Gou Dan's mother, who had been scolding with such gusto before, was now completely silent.
She was sharp and knew how to read a room, so of course she wouldn't interrupt her son-in-law counseling his mother. But inside, her contempt for Granny Hua only grew, and she was utterly baffled. 'This woman is such a coward, how did she manage to raise a son like that?' she wondered. 'Meanwhile, my own Gou Dan gets beaten and cursed, and he still hasn't wised up.'
Meizi sat beside Li Changming, pleased that he had given his mother a piece of his mind. But after hearing what he said next, she hesitated. Though reluctant, she still said to Granny Hua, "Mother, if you really want those pancakes, I can fry some more tomorrow. I was just hesitant to make too many because we're running low on flour."
