Xia Ze was about to go to the market to buy ingredients for his master. Seeing that Xia Ze was about to leave, Ma Zhuo hurriedly called him and asked him why he had deliberately avoided him recently.Xia Ze knew in his heart that the marriage between his father and Ma Zhuo's mother was a foregone conclusion and could not be changed.Ma Zhuo has doubts about this. She firmly believes that there is a hidden secret behind the union between her mother and Uncle Xia. After all, her mother has never mentioned Uncle Xia's existence for many years.Xia Ze is well aware of his father's deep affection for Ma Zhuo's mother for a long time, but he feels powerless when faced with Ma Zhuo's proposal to give in, accept the status quo, and continue to love Xia Ze.Xia Ze knew that the twists and turns in the first half of his life had already dragged down his father. He did not want his father to suffer because of him anymore. He understood that he could not do whatever he wanted, let alone abandon his father and sister.

Xia Ze knows very well that his father has raised his two siblings alone for many years, and now he cannot be too selfish.Ma Zhuo heard the rejection in Xia Ze's words.Although Xia Ze believes that time may dilute everything, and Ma Zhuo may gradually forget himself in the new environment, he still feels pain in his heart every time he sees Ma Zhuo's leaving figure.Ma Zhuo was indifferent to the luggage that his mother had carefully prepared for him. He thought that his mother did not need to bother so much and he was not grateful.Ma Zhuo's mother believed that she had completed her mission and successfully trained her daughter to become a college student, worthy of her late husband's spirit.However, Ma Zhuo felt that her mother often used this as a bargaining chip to put pressure on her.Xiao Zhe came to pick up Ma Zhuo and leave. Ma Zhuo got into the car without hesitation, not noticing his mother who was following silently behind him.Xia Ze watched Ma Zhuo leave, feeling full of reluctance, but knowing that he could not stop Ma Zhuo from pursuing a higher goal.When Yu Dekai saw Ma Zhuo returning, he happily invited her to visit the office, mistakenly believing that Ma Zhuo would not return again.

Ma Zhuo quickly changed the topic and praised Yu Anduo's stylish recording studio.Yu Dekai complained that Yu Anduo was out all day long and even having dinner had to make a reservation in advance.Ma Zhuo asked about Xia Gang's current situation, and Yu Dekai regretfully informed that there was still no news about Xia Gang. Ma Zhuo expressed his willingness to continue waiting.Xiao Zhe was quite disgusted with her father's control. When Ma Zhuo asked if she needed help, she declined Xiao Zhe's kindness and expressed her gratitude for his help.Xiao Zhe secretly took a few photos while Ma Zhuo was stretching. After being discovered by Ma Zhuo, the two agreed to meet on the rooftop.Xiao Zhe proposed to visit Officer Geng together on Saturday.Officer Geng was very pleased to see Ma Zhuo, but regretfully told her that even though seven years had passed, there were still no clues about Xia Gang.

Ma Zhuo stared at the photo of his mother, and his thoughts drifted back to his childhood, recalling the past when his uncle imprisoned and beat his mother.She missed the first time she met her mother, which was also the first time she met Xia Ze who was being bullied.When he first arrived, Ma Zhuo once asked his mother why she was only caring about him now, and he felt a trace of resentment towards his mother in his heart.She remembered that her mother placed her in the house and then left alone without leaving a word.Xia Ze once had a fierce conflict with a group of enemies. Since he was outnumbered, he relied on his agility to take advantage of the opponent's unpreparedness and hid in Ma Zhuo's house to avoid disaster. The two truly got to know each other.

Ma Zhuo witnessed his mother returning home drunk and guessed that she might not have been able to see her uncle.Her mother comforted Ma Zhuo, saying that her uncle would never cause trouble, and solemnly promised to take good care of her in the future. She taught her that money is both a necessity in life and may also bring disaster. She promised not to let Ma Zhuo be trapped by money in the future, andShe is guaranteed to receive adequate financial support.Ma Zhuo knew his mother's sincerity well and was moved in his heart, so he considerately handed her a cup of herbal tea.