Bai Junfan considered himself strong-willed and had always maintained a positive, optimistic attitude, all because of a belief he held deep in his heart. However, the ten thousand yuan sent by Yang Liu'er, along with the cold, curt message on the money order, had struck a blow to his spirit. At times, his mood would darken, and he would sink into a low, brooding melancholy.
The Bai Family had fallen, and its collapse was so complete that Bai Junfan hadn't just failed to hear any news beforehand—no one had even told him after the fact. Crucially, he had made a mistake at this critical juncture. It was a classic case of everyone kicking a man when he's down. Without any discussion, he was directly demoted and left to await his discharge from the military.
