C214 Reason
Soong Sanjin had never dedicated any time or effort to this particular area; he was completely ignorant about it. Thus, when his parents unexpectedly shared the news, he was utterly bewildered, as if struck by lightning. He stood there, dumbstruck, at a loss for words.
Well then!
Soong Sanjin's standing in his family had taken a nosedive!
"Okay, that's enough of the desserts before dinner