Mrs. Chen called Gu Dagui, and the couple energetically carried the bamboo boxes filled with vegetables. When Erqing was about to help, Mrs. Chen said, "Hey, don't bother, we can manage. You've been busy caring for Xiao Yu, you deserve a rest."
She turned to Gu Jinli with a smile, "Right, Xiao Yu?"
Mrs. Chen's smile was so ingratiating that it startled Gu Jinli, "Aunt Da Gui, are you feeling alright?"
She and Brother Qin came back late, delaying the family dinner, yet Mrs. Chen didn't scold her and even praised her maid. Something felt off.
Brother Cheng ran over hurriedly, alerting Gu Jinli, "Second Sister, Aunt Da Gui has a request for you. She's been mentioning you for over an hour at home. If you didn't return soon, our ears would have fallen deaf from her chatter."
Gu Jinli suddenly realized; indeed, there was a request meant for her.
Why bother being polite? She let Mrs. Chen bustle around, setting the table and serving the soup.
