"..."
The words Xiao Aizhen had been about to say were abruptly stuck in her throat.
Su Qiao secretly studied her expression and continued, "And eggs are really delicious too. I remember the last time I had one was when I ate at my uncle's house during the New Year last year."
Xiao Aizhen was somewhat afraid to look at her daughter.
But when she thought of her eldest daughter's tear-streaked face, she could only steel herself and speak:
"Ahem, Erya, do you want to be able to eat refined grain every day and have eggs every day in the future?"
Understanding flashed through Su Qiao's eyes.
Between her elder and younger daughters, she had once again chosen her elder daughter without hesitation.
In truth, Su Qiao had not held out much hope. She merely wanted to give her one final chance.
Leaving was imperative.
But she still wanted to disgust these parents a little.
"No, I can't. The refined grain and eggs all belong to Sister. I'm just a good-for-nothing who can only do hard labor and can't study. How could someone like me deserve to eat such good things?"
"..."
Xiao Aizhen felt rather uncomfortable. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but had no idea what to say.
"Ahem, ahem, ahem... cough, cough..."
Outside, beneath the porch, Su Guoqiang, who had been squatting there smoking, suddenly choked on the smoke and could not help coughing.
Xiao Aizhen thought her husband was urging her on and gritted her teeth. "Erya, Mom won't beat around the bush with you anymore. Your sister's engagement to the Liu family..."
After a pause, she looked at her daughter apologetically.
"Your sister doesn't want to marry into the Liu family. She wants you to marry in her place..."
"You're not young anymore.