Gu Qingyuan's dilemma is fundamentally about whether his presence holds any meaning for Shen Biran. If even his existence lacks meaning, then how can he worry about potential happenings?
All problems indeed have their reasons; the fact that they occur must have their own rationale.
Considering this, Gu Qingyuan should have gained some insight. So much has happened, he truly shouldn't have any differing opinions anymore.
After all, if accountability is sought, Gu Qingyuan would bear responsibility for these matters. If he hadn't acted as he did, there wouldn't be so many problems; but his actions were driven by excessive ambition for his career during his youthful days, which also led to their increasingly strained relationship.
Why must he act this way? These are outcomes from Gu Qingyuan's deep contemplation.
Thinking so much led him to this judgment.
