No one at the dinner table spoke anymore. Qiu Shuping wanted to ask on her daughter's behalf, but she knew all too well that her daughter-in-law wasn't the submissive type. If she asked outright, she might not only fail to get the item but also be berated—better to keep silent.
Her sister-in-law, Wang Dan, remained indifferent as if it didn't concern her. After all, even if the watch were obtained, it wouldn't belong to her, so why offend someone over it?
Li Xianglian, the eldest daughter, had a meek disposition. While she was good with chores, handling these matters was beyond her. Moreover, asking her siblings-in-law for things was something she simply couldn't bring herself to do, so she bowed her head pretending not to hear.
