In the evening, Ji Ying quietly found a moment to tell her son, Xu Nianji, about her in-law's visit to Zhou He. She said, "You and Xiaohe should inquire if there is any difficulty on the in-law's side. If they're indeed facing hardships and we can help, let's lend a hand."
"Thank you, Mom." Xu Nianji looked at Ji Ying with appreciation. While other families worried about mother-in-law and daughter-in-law issues, in his family, these concerns were completely unnecessary.
"I thank you on behalf of Xiaohe."
Seizing the opportunity, Xu Nianji spoke well of Xiaohe and said, "No wonder Xiaohe always says that you treat her especially well."
"Enough now," Ji Ying said, "you don't have to flatter me." Although she said this, the smile in the corner of her eyes was brimming.
"Mom, I'm telling the truth, not flattering you at all. Xiaohe always says that you've been extremely kind to her."
Xu Nianji said this earnestly—indeed, Xiaohe had said it many times.