It's somewhat amusing to say, but she actually felt maternal love from Wang Shuyun.
But at that moment, she truly felt it.
When Yao Ruanqian passed away, Gu Lingling was only six years old and didn't have many memories. Although Grandma Yao took meticulous care of her as well, before her rebirth she was a mess and generally didn't get close to her grandma. After her rebirth, each time she went to the mall with Grandma Yao, it was mostly her protecting her grandma.
Maternal love was something Gu Lingling never dared to yearn for.
This was also why sometimes she envied Gu Juan.
No matter what, the maternal love that Wang Meili had for Gu Juan was genuine, whereas Gu Lingling was entirely lacking in this regard.
No matter how much she avoided it, deep down she still longed for someone to care for and cherish her like a mother.
And Wang Shuyun just happened to touch upon this longing in her.
