"No problem," Zhou Ying replied. "I can give it to you before you leave." Ushering everyone to be seated, she offered tea and a variety of dried fruits, peanuts, melon seeds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts, and more.
After a while, Mrs. Liu and her daughter-in-law excused themselves to join Mrs. Bai in conversation.
Turning to Mrs. Guo, Zhou Ying asked, "Aunty Guo, has Zixuan's wedding date been set?"
"Yes," Mrs. Guo replied, "it'll be on the 18th of April. It's a comfortable time, neither too hot nor too cold."
"Excellent! Once Zixuan gets married, you've truly done your duty. Time to relax and enjoy yourself."
"There might still be some work to do," Mrs. Guo confessed with a blush.
Zhou Ying's surprise was evident as she noticed Mrs. Guo's hand on her stomach. "Are you pregnant again?" she exclaimed incredulously.
