"Mom, no matter how useless I am, you still gave birth to me."
Zhou Qiang plopped down beside them, grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds, and cracked them as fast as he talked, saying, "Anyway, I'm not doing it. Sis, good thing brother-in-law didn't ask me."
"Your brother-in-law just feels bad for you." Zhou He seized the chance to chime in.
Mom was trembling with anger, looking at Zhou Qiang like she wished he'd do better, then glared at Zhou He and said, "Xiaohe, are you really his sister? Or did you lose your mind? 'Feels bad', my ass. I think he just doesn't see you as his wife. Otherwise, what's the harm in helping your brother out?"
"I am helping him! At least it's better than him half-assing things and not finishing." Zhou He looked innocent as she glanced at Mom, then changed the subject: "Mom, did you come to see me today? I'm due in two months, pretty soon you'll be a grandma again."
