At Jin Shihe's wedding banquet, Su Sian learned the truth behind the groom's "shotgun marriage." He calmly offered his congratulations, then encountered Lin Yude waiting for him beneath the trees. Feeling wronged, he burst into tears. Yude grumbled at him, but still shielded him from view.
No one knew how much relief and long-planned delight that tear concealed. With one dignified farewell, he had traded for the lifeline he had long dreamed of. From then on, each would go their separate way, and he could finally claim the happiness that belonged to him.
