"Mother!" Ms. Li lowered her head, her voice a shy, petulant cry. Her face flushed crimson. What is Mother saying, and in front of so many people!
"What's there to be shy about?" Ms. Su retorted. "After some time, give me another grandchild. Boy or girl, I'll love them all the same."
Ms. Su rolled her eyes at Ms. Li. She has changed since she returned, always acting so bashful, as if she can't bear to be seen. It's so irritating for someone with my temperament.
"Mother, let's go sit down and talk," Gu Qingli interjected, trying to smooth things over. Honestly, Mother, pushing for grandchildren in front of everyone like this... she thought, feeling a little exasperated.
Gu Qingli had been observing Ms. Li. She really has become more reserved, easily embarrassed. That's a far cry from her old self. Still, knowing to be shy is an improvement. Her former muddle-headed ways were truly vexing.
