Zhou He had just come out of the house when she heard Aunt Liu's words.
Big chubby grandson.
Just married into the family, Zhou He felt very shy.
She had just stepped out—should she retract her foot or not?
"Business is business—I'll take the chilies, but I really can't take the eggs."
Ji Ying said firmly. When it came to favors, she had her principles: if you eat someone's food, you feel indebted; if you take things from them, your hands feel tied.
"Mom, our chicks at home are still too young to lay eggs. Since we're buying Aunt Liu's eggs, we can also give Nianhua some extra nutrition. She works hard at school," Zhou He said softly as she stepped out and stood behind Ji Ying.
It looked like Aunt Liu was determined to leave the eggs behind—why not just buy them? That way, Aunt Liu's intentions were honored, and Mother-in-law wouldn't have to feel awkward about taking eggs for free.
