Therefore, Su Xiaowan was somewhat worried about the lifestyle that her older cousin, Song Yongyu, adhered to.
In traditional Chinese ideology, a woman's role is expected to be a wife who is devoted to her husband, teaches her children, and fulfills her duties at home.
Then, she waits for those brief moments of soft-spoken words from the man when he comes home, though sometimes it's just a series of complaints and grievances instead.
If a woman even slightly considers her own interests, she feels guilty, thinking she is wasteful and not up to the hardship the man endures.
But Su Xiaowan saw the great potential in her cousin Song Yongyu, who was a beautiful woman inside and out and who could becoming a wonderful wife and mother.
Being a good wife and mother isn't a bad goal, but wouldn't it be better if she could also add a bit of interest to her life? Of course, this also depends on individual aspirations.
