The more Zhou Yongxian watched, the angrier she became. Her stern and intimidating gaze fell upon her daughter-in-law, tinged with an edge of displeasure. Yuan Xueshan felt a chill running down her spine. Despite the many years she'd been married into the family, her relationship with her husband and mother-in-law had always been pleasant.
Yet, she still bore fear and respect in her heart towards her mother-in-law. Her husband often spoke of how tough his mother had it, having to raise him alone since he was young.
"Mom." Yuan Xueshan managed to force out a pandering smile. "Jinlan is still young and doesn't understand, don't mind her."
"If she's too young to understand, what about you?" Did she really think her manipulative intentions escaped Zhou Yongxian's notice? It wasn't that she didn't favor her granddaughter, but just remembering Huo Jinlan's background brought about ten thousand reasons for her dislike.
