Back at the compound, apart from Ye Qian who opened the door, there was no sign of her mother, and Ye Ling also kept quiet, directly returning to the East Room. Tomorrow, she would have to fill out her university applications. She thought to herself she could endure one more day, then head back to her hometown for the summer, earn some money there, and just wait for the university's notice. This had always been Ye Ling's plan, but since she didn't do well in two subjects, she wasn't sure if her wishes could come true.
That day, Bai Xue called the office but couldn't find her husband. She was told he was out training and hadn't returned. Anxious but with no other option, Bai Xue went home. Seeing her eldest daughter's shoes at the entrance, she said nothing and went directly into the West Room.
