Chapter 55: Kept Woman

Her lifestyle and thought process destined her to see beyond superficial appearances and perceive the essence of things. While the allure of superficial sweetness may be captivating and beautiful, not everything that appears beautiful in this world suits her, especially since she does not strive for the best or the most luxurious.

因为她的生活习惯和思维方式注定她是那个能够通过生活的表象看到本质的人，糖色外衣很香甜，也很美丽，可惜的是这世上不是所有美好的东西都适合她，更何况她从来都不是追求最好的东西，最优秀的人，最奢侈的生活方式。

In her pursuits, whether in her profession, choice of education, career, love, or marriage, she constantly seeks what truly suits her rather than what others perceive as the best.

她所追逐的无论是专业、学校、事业、爱情和婚姻从来是最适合自己的，而非其他。

She knows who she is and the person she wishes to become. Though she may not have complete clarity at present, as self-discovery is an ongoing process, she is committed to living the life she desires.

她很清楚自己是谁，想要成为一个什么样的人。

或者现在她也不是非常的清楚，因为人想要认识自己也是一个不断认识的过程，但是她会努力活出自己想要的人生。

Her parents learned of this encounter in an unfamiliar place, as did the stories about her romantic involvement.

这段异乡缘传到了她父母那里，并且关于她恋爱的消息也传回了自己的原生家庭。

In truth, there was nothing improper between Gu Xiang and Yuan Suqing. Despite their mutual attraction and positive feelings, their relationship remained at the level of classmates or ordinary friends.

顾湘和袁素清两人之间其实是清清白白的，虽然他们彼此吸引，心生好感，但是他们两之间的关系仍然维持在同学或者是普通朋友层面上。

However, rumors often have a way of distorting reality, and the influence of gossip should not be underestimated.

但奈何谣言往往可以以假乱真，人口如刀这四字并没有夸大其词。

"It''s all your fault. You forced our daughter to take this path. She had excellent academic performance, but because of your interference, she couldn''t perform well in the college entrance exam and ended up attending a mediocre university. How heartless of you to let her settle for such an average institution without any care or involvement. I used to have an outstanding daughter, but I''ve witnessed