As soon as Shi Yumei heard Mrs. Wang order Mrs. Jiang to help Sang Yufei up, she could hardly restrain herself from speaking, but Sang Yufei had already smiled and spoken first. She raised her hand to dismiss Mrs. Jiang, and kneeling next to Shi Lian, she faced Mrs. Wang with a smile: "How could such a family ritual be neglected? Mother should accept this bow from your son-in-law!"
Everyone was momentarily stunned, then all burst into smiles, with Mrs. Wang beaming with joy, repeatedly saying "Good, good," and gleefully drank the tea they offered, acknowledging with a "Mother" and giving them their seeing each other gifts.
When it came to Second Master Shi and Third Master Shi along with their spouses, they refused to accept his kneeling no matter what. Shi Fengju tried to decline but ended up giving in, bending at the waist and saluting in their place.
