Qiao Xiaomai had a furrowed brow, and Madam Sun was buzzing like a relentless fly outside the door, making it hard for her to concentrate.
She was already in a bad mood because of her menstrual cycle, and bumping into Madam Sun, the detestable spoiler, had absolutely worsened her mood.
Qiao Changshun, Qiao Zhaodi, and Qiao Yindi, all tried to persuade her, telling her to bear with it.
Given her physical discomfort, they advised her not to confront Madam Sun.
As a result, Madam Sun kept rambling on until noon.
Qiao Changshun got up and went into the kitchen to make lunch.
The house had rice, flour, firewood, a vegetable garden, and a water well, so staying inside for three days wasn't a problem.
He didn't believe that Madam Sun could keep loitering outside.
Indeed, Madam Sun couldn't carry on. It was a scorcher of a day, and after standing at Qiao Xiaomai's door, peeking through the gap and shouting the whole morning, she was tired, hot, and thirsty.