At the same time, Huang Cuilan had already started walking toward the kitchen. As soon as she moved, Zhang Meili and her sister also pointed Zhou Jiao in that direction.
Zhou Jiao swept a smiling glance over the nieces-in-law present, then supporting her mother‑in‑law, followed right behind.
In the kitchen, Lin Juhua and her younger daughter Mai Qing were busy spinning in circles, one tending the fire, one stir‑frying dishes, steam billowing from the steamer on the stove.
As soon as Huang Cuilan came in she grabbed her, casually took the spoon from her hand, "You go rest a bit, I'll do it."
Seeing this, Lin Juhua didn't refuse. When it came down to it, this was her courtyard, and it was more fitting that she, the hostess, handled the arrangements. She herself was only temporarily filling in.
"Mom, should we start eating first?" Lin Juhua pointed at the hot dishes stacked on the table. "Once Eldest Sister‑in‑law finishes over there, everything will be ready."
