Gu Wangshan frowned.
"How should I put it? Morally speaking, Hao Pengfei is somewhat lacking, but it’s understandable. Old Hao’s marriage was arranged by his parents; there was no affection. His wife is illiterate, while Old Hao is highly educated and knowledgeable. They had no common language in their daily lives and could never see eye to eye. But this young lady from a capitalist background was different. She was well-read, had progressive ideas—oh, and Xiao Yurong was actually Old Hao’s student; they had known each other before."
He added, "A talented man and a beautiful woman, with a foundation of affection already there—it was only natural for feelings to develop while he was recovering from his injuries. In the context of war, faced with life and death, a man’s heart is very fragile."
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