"That's not what I meant, Mom. Why are you here?"
Lan Tingyun hurriedly poured some water.
"It's nothing, I just feel that since Anran isn't around, I can have a good talk with you. Ever since that girl came, our relationship has been tense. Sometimes, it's rare for me to be around as well. But you said that Anran has a strong personality, so even if we don't get along, I can't do anything about it. I only came over to have a good talk after she left."
Zhao Xiumei changed from her usual fiery temper and sat down quietly to talk.
"Mom, I wasn't able to take care of Anran while she was in the countryside. It's inevitable that her personality doesn't suit you, but she is a good child and I am her father. I know this."
Lan Tingyun persuaded.
"Of course I know, that's why I'm not here today to talk about this. I've thought it through and from now on, I won't throw a tantrum with Anran. I'm old and can't tolerate such a thing."
