"You guys shouldn't bring so much stuff over next time. After all, you're married now, and Aiguo, you shouldn't make decisions on your own all the time; you should listen more to your wife. It's tough for men to work outside, but it's also not easy for the wife to take care of the home. Don't let trivial matters cause disagreements between you two."
Since his early days in the People's Commune, Lu Erbo had been the village party secretary. Over the years, he had resolved countless conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, as well as between husbands and wives. The art of getting along in marriage was what he understood most deeply. Those who seemed to be afraid of their wives and let them have their way usually led comfortable lives.