After returning to Shengjing¹, Zong Zheng Lin finally breathed a sigh of relief. He believed that as long as he left Qingzhou, the place that made him feel awkward, he would quickly regain his usual meticulous personality and composure. He also believed that he would no longer be troubled by guilt and the strange emotions he had been feeling.

And as expected, over the next few days, Zong Zheng Lin’s mind calmed down and he was able to collect himself. He became even stricter with himself and believed that his improper thoughts had led to those absurdities and disturbance of his mind. Therefore, Zong Zheng Lin grew more fond of practicing drawing and calligraphy in his spare time, as it contributed to the cultivation of one’s moral character and temperament.