"Gold-plating, of course. It's all the rage these days. For instance, if someone mentions you, they'll say, 'This girl is a Harvard University graduate.' Even if you're from a humble background, people will look up to you a bit more, won't they?"
Yan Xixi: "..."
"Later, when people ask me, 'What does your daughter-in-law do?' Do you think it sounds better to answer, 'She runs a small grocery stall,' or 'She's a top Harvard graduate'?"
See? This is exactly why I'm not trying to marry above my station into your family! Can't I just decide not to get involved with your family at all?
