Ma Xiangxi had two sons, and the one-bedroom apartment he and his wife were given was too small for them. Seeing the Host buy a job for his sister and provide her with a dowry made Ma Xiangxi envious. He sweet-talked the Host into buying him a house and a full set of furniture.
When Ma Laoer and his wife found out, they were resentful and argued with the Host several times.
Ma Laoer was henpecked, strictly controlled by his wife, and always listened to her, which the Host disliked. Hence, the Host did not want to spend money on Ma Laoer and his family.
However, misfortune came out of the blue, and soon after, the Host had a stroke.
The Host had a mild stroke, which could be cured with hospitalization. But all her money had been spent on her younger son and daughter, and she had no money left.
Ma Laoer went to ask Ma Xiangling for money, but Ma Xiangling said she was pregnant and had no money.
