" Know or Not " was a novel about women's status and marriage. Ming Lan's choice of Gu Tingye was considered a classic marriage choice. Gu Tingye was a smart, powerful, and responsible man. He had an important position in the family and could help Ming Lan gain more status and respect in the family. In addition, Gu Tingye's care and love for Ming Lan also made her feel warm and at ease. In contrast, although Qi Heng was also an outstanding man, his character and values did not match Ming Lan. Qi Heng was too traditional and conservative, lacking Gu Tingye's confidence and sense of responsibility. Therefore, Ming Lan's choice of Gu Tingye reflected her pursuit of marriage values and her recognition and respect for better men.