Gu Manli returned home, still in a state of depression, after being imprisoned for six months. Though the crime wasn't serious, it was extremely humiliating, marking a permanent stain in her life.
Not only was her academic career ruined, but even entering the entertainment industry became difficult. The scandal was widely publicized, leaving her with no way to emerge and debut.
Because she intentionally framed Ou Lan, Zhan Moxiao took actions against Gu's Enterprise, causing business setbacks for Gu Guosheng, who vented all his anger on Gu Manli, berating and hitting her whenever he returned home.
After tiring himself out from yelling and hitting, he would criticize Wen Nanping for failing to educate their daughter, and after venting, he wouldn't eat or stay at home, fleeing daily to Qing Ren and his illegitimate child's place.
