She continued "Since I was a child, I have always felt neglected and unloved by you, simply because I am not the son you have always wished for. It hurts to know that my worth and value in this family are determined solely by my gender. I have tried my best to fit into your expectations, but it has taken a toll on my happiness.
Zhang Mei's face twisted with anger as she lashed out, "Don't think you're special or irreplaceable. You've ruined my happiness and brought shame to our family since the day you were born." she continued "Do you have any idea how embarrassed I was when I returned from the hospital empty-handed, without a son? I lost face in front of my family, and friends . It was a disgrace that I couldn't bear. The disappointment and shame were unbearable." She felt that the latter ruined her happiness
