He implied something in his words, and Tang Li understood right away.
But she couldn't find a reason to argue against it.
In fact, what Song Baiyan said was not incorrect; from a young age, she lacked the care and concern of a male elder, and upon arriving in the Capital, her only close relative in the world discarded her like an old shoe. She had yet to feel a father's mountain-like love before she became the least welcome outsider in the entire Lai Family.
Therefore, when such a man appeared in her life, someone who would defend her in public, provided her with meticulous care, and despite his high status, would sit down calmly to talk with her, and looked after her during her lonely times...
Tang Li clearly understood that she indeed had an indescribable dependence on Song Baiyan.
This dependency, like a plant yearning for the sunlight.
She coveted the warmth given by Song Baiyan.
