The family enjoyed their meal cheerfully, laughter spilling out into the courtyard. The passing villagers on their way home felt envious as they thought about how harmonious the Qin family always was, filled with laughter, unlike other families that were constantly bickering, with small quarrels every three days and major arguments every five days.
After everyone finished eating, Nangong Shulan tidied up the dishes and chopsticks.
Mr. Qin and Qin Yu continued to clean up the materials they used for making green balls.
Grandpa Qin and Qin Jiale continued with their ongoing, evenly matched game of chess, while Grandma Qin sat nearby watching the two play.
Once Nangong Shulan had finished tidying up, she brewed a pot of chrysanthemum tea and set it on the table.
"Mom, would you like some tea?" Nangong Shulan asked Mrs. Qin.
"Give me a cup, and have a seat," Grandma Qin motioned to a chair nearby, inviting her daughter-in-law to sit.
