It wasn't that she wanted to be surprised, but her mother had never participated in such events before because they required giving gifts. Her mother always thought it was a waste of money.
Seeing her daughter's shocked expression, Old Lady Yu smiled smugly and said, "For ordinary families, one mao is enough. I've seen their dishes; they're really good. With one mao and bringing your child, you're definitely getting a good deal. You won't lose out. Go and eat! Besides, you can soak up some good luck. Who knows, maybe your two kids will also go to university someday."
Little Sister Yu: "..."
She knew her mother wasn't the type to take a loss.
Old Lady Yu: "Go on."
Little Sister Yu: "But..."
Old Lady Yu: "No buts. We're not losing out by giving one mao, and they might not be completely losing out either. Besides, it's rare for the child to play outside. Dragging him home wouldn't be good. Kids need to interact with other kids, or they'll get stifled. Go on, go on."
