Qiao Yu's words pierced everyone's hearts.
Over the past month, they've gone from initial anxiety, to later disappointment, to recent breakdown. Deep down, they all have prepared for the worst, and although they don't want to admit it, they all believe that the chances of Qiqi returning are slim. Even if Qin Nianwan doesn't harm Qiqi, she won't bring her back either.
Everyone felt this way and was taking precautions and making preparations in this direction, worried about Fu Shinian and Su Mu's relationship, and fearing that Su Mu might truly be unable to bear it as they thought.
Just when they focused all their attention on Su Mu, a dramatic turn occurred: Qiqi called, alive, telling them she was still there. They all felt played, probably because Qin Nianwan knew they would more or less give up within this month, and she used this timing to bring news of Qiqi.
