Actually, ever since the old lady had gone to the hospital and learned that her daughter-in-law had given birth to a girl, she had never come to visit again.
She wouldn't agree to take care of her even if asked.
In the old lady's room, there was a small spiritual tablet, belonging to Qu Ruorui's brother.
She would light incense candles at dawn, noon, and dusk without fail, so Qu Ruorui grew up amidst the scent of incense.
Liu Pingxiu took care of everything herself since she was young, being excessively anxious about Qu Ruorui, asking repeatedly even when she just sneezed, and not allowing her to play outside.
Protection to the point of excess made Qu Ruorui unusually fragile, accustomed to hiding behind someone when she encountered strangers.
Not to mention there was also an elderly person who particularly disliked her.
Every day at mealtime, although there were clearly only four people at home, five sets of bowls and chopsticks were always laid out.
