In In the Name of Family, there was no clear answer to the question of why Ting Chen abandoned Ling Xiao in the beginning because the plot of the novel was fictional and Ting Chen's character and behavior were also fictional. However, judging from the plot of the novel, there might be several reasons why Ting Chen abandoned Ling Xiao: 1. Family reasons: In the novel, Ting Chen's parents divorced and she lived with her father. Due to the change in her family, Ting Chen probably felt too much pressure and wanted to seek a better life, so she left Ling Xiao. 2. Emotional reasons: In the novel, Ting Chen and Ling Xiao's relationship was not recognized by their parents. Perhaps she felt that she could not face the pressure from her family and chose to give up. Three personal reasons: In the novel, Ting Chen might have a new life and pursuit and wanted to focus on her career and interpersonal relationships, so she left Ling Xiao. It should be noted that the above are only some possible reasons in the novel. The specific reasons may vary from person to person. In fact, the love story between Ting Chen and Ling Xiao was also a fictional plot in the novel. The readers could interpret it according to their own imagination and understanding.