Sure enough, Meizi's voice rose a notch. The crisp, pleasant sound reached Granny Hua's ears, making her scalp prickle and sending a shiver down her spine.
"Mom, how can you say that? No matter how poor we are, we still have to act with decency. Maintaining good relationships is a big deal! My own mother always said that if you don't know how to treat people right, no one will want anything to do with you. Besides, it's about give and take. Changxing just sent us fish and eels the other day, and he's brought them over before that, too."
When Li Changming heard what his mother said, he knew it wasn't right. He was about to interrupt her, but Meizi was faster. She unleashed a torrent of words that immediately stuffed whatever Granny Hua was about to say back down her throat.
Li Laoda also wanted to scold his wife, but just like his son, he was no match for his daughter-in-law's quick tongue.
