Yi Chichi calmly said, "The path is not as easy as you think. If you truly choose this path, rumors will flood towards you like a torrent, and you'll need a strong heart to persist."
Otherwise, you'll be driven to collapse by gossip.
One must understand that humans aren't solitary creatures; unable to change the rules, they must adapt to the broader environment, and blending in is the safest approach.
At least the current atmosphere isn't particularly friendly to women.
The future generations are much the same.
The city might be a bit better, but truly, don't expect too much from the countryside.
She doesn't think Zhou Qiuyu has the ability to face and handle all this calmly.
But, as always, the road is her own choice; all she could do is offer a few words of advice, and lend a hand when the future permits, nothing more.
These words she didn't voice aloud, and she wasn't sure if Zhou Qiuyu had taken them to heart.
