In all her long life, Aunt Kang had never felt as glorious as she did today.
She was absolutely ecstatic! 'I haven't lived my life in vain after all,' she thought. 'I raised my fourth son, and now he's brought such honor to my name. This life has been worth it!'
And just look at those belligerent old hags who were always at odds with her! Now, their expressions changed faster than the weather. The way they swarmed around her, fawning and flattering, asking after this and that—it was quite a sight!
Aunt Kang held her chin high, her heart swelling with smug satisfaction and utter contempt.
'These people just want to ride on my son's coattails. In their dreams!'
'Just look at them, a bunch of mud-legged, destitute peasants! After today, they won't even be worthy of crossing my threshold!'
In all the excitement, everyone seemed to have forgotten that someone else from the village had also taken the exam.
