Hua Wenyi is a woman who speaks gently, occasionally chatting about different topics at the dinner table, but she definitely doesn't bring up subjects like 'academics and career' that make the younger generation feel constrained.
Gu Li had never interacted with an elder so gentle, and even though they weren't related by blood, her care for him was genuine. He couldn't help but remember his past experiences dining with elders.
If he dined with his grandparents, they would certainly speak with feigned praise. If he dined with his parents, they would undoubtedly criticize his poor character or his unfilial choice to study Chinese, deviating from their planned path, or speak ill of his brother right in front of him.
If he dined with his grandfather, it was even more serious. As soon as his grandfather's face darkened, everyone at the table would eat poorly.
At that moment, a piece of potato fell into Gu Li's bowl.
