"It's okay, you go ahead; whoever is free at home will do the dishes," Ji Ying said, noticing her worried look. She couldn't help but explain, as she feared Zhou He would feel burdened.
"Mom, I'd better wash the dishes before I look for Nianhua," Zhou He replied, still feeling it wasn't right to leave Ji Ying with the dishes.
"No need," Ji Ying tried to stop her, but Zhou He moved quickly. As she washed, she said, "Mom, it's really quick, I'll have the dishes done in no time."
Ji Ying watched Zhou He helplessly and helped rinse the dishes once more.
After cleaning the kitchen spotlessly, Zhou He went to find Xu Nianhua.
Ji Ying called Xu Nianji over and said, "Nianji, have a good talk with Xiaohe. It's not our family's practice to have the new daughter-in-law do all the housework. Just give me a plump grandson early, and I'll be happy."
Xu Nianji's face turned red.
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