When they arrived at the Gong Family's home, Aunt Guihua's oldest daughter-in-law, Wan Ximei, had almost finished preparing the food: "Mom, Chu Zhiqing, you're back. The food will be ready soon."
The men of the Gong Family weren't home today, as they were helping with final touches on a new house at Aunt Guihua's natal home, leaving only women and children at home.
Zhao Guihua had her eldest grandson, Gong Dajun, bring out some warm water and called out to Yunyi and the others: "I know you're busy, but the food is almost ready, so let's not wait until noon."
As she said this, she handed over a towel that was about eighty percent new but very clean: "Wash your hands so we can eat."
Seeing the situation had reached this point, Yunyi stopped being polite.
