The next day, November 27th, Li Xiu didn't look the least bit tired, even though he hadn't slept a wink. He was up at the crack of dawn, tending to his wife—helping her wash up, eat, and use the latrine. Then he took care of his daughter, feeding her, changing her diaper, and washing her little bottom. Once the mother and daughter were asleep again, Li Xiu gathered the dirty diapers and the clothes soiled during childbirth to wash them.
Grandma Li and Aunt Li arrived after breakfast. The moment they stepped through the door, they saw Li Xiu whistling as he washed diapers. The women froze, stunned. The sight was just so… odd.
Grandma Li couldn't help but step forward. "Let me wash those. You go take care of other things!"
Li Xiu turned and greeted them with a smile. "Grandma, it's alright," he said to her. "I'm almost finished. Please, make yourselves comfortable. Mother and daughter are still sleeping."
