Madam Ruan, who was cracking sunflower seeds, her eyes lit up at the news. She hastily shoved the seeds into her pocket, clapped her hands clean, stood up, and hurried home.
The Mo family
Old Lady Mo moved a stool to sit in the courtyard, waiting for Madam Xie to deliver the watermelons.
"Mother-in-law, mother-in-law, I have good news," Madam Ruan called out loudly as she entered the courtyard.
"What is it?"
Old Lady Mo cast an impatient glance at her with her sharp, triangular eyes. This old maid was always making a fuss over nothing.
"The eldest uncle is in the watermelon field."
"Qiangqiang?" Old Lady Mo looked surprised. "How do you know?"
"The whole village knows. People are gossiping, wondering whether your son has gotten back together with Madam Xie?"
"That's good news! What are you fussing about?"