This was a rather common plot in novels that had many twists and turns. Here are the possible answers: The protagonist and his father were abandoned by his mother, causing the protagonist to feel lost and lonely. However, the protagonist achieved excellent results in the college entrance examination and became the top scorer, which made him receive much attention and praise. When his mother appeared again, she proposed reconciliation to the protagonist, hoping that the protagonist would forgive her mistakes. Although the protagonist was hesitant at first, he finally decided to forgive her with his mother's persuasion and support. However, the protagonist did not really forgive her behavior because he thought that his mother did not fulfill her promise and did not get through the difficulties with him. Instead, she abandoned him when he needed help the most. Although the protagonist's mother later apologized to him and promised to change her behavior, the protagonist still could not forgive her. In the end, the protagonist chose to leave his hometown to find his own future. Although his mother was disappointed and in pain, she gradually understood the protagonist's decision and supported his choice. The protagonist continued to pursue his dream and finally achieved his goal.