Double standards in the marriage crushed Zhou Wei. His mother stayed temporarily and suffered cold treatment, so he no longer endured blindly, moving out of the marital home to keep evidence. To force reconciliation, his mother-in-law made a scene at his workplace and spread rumors in the community. Through neighborhood mediation, Sun Xiaoyan suddenly saw the light, and the two went through the divorce process. Zhou Wei rented a new home, letting his mother hold the keys to the front door, possessing a refuge where she did not need to walk on eggshells.