Yu Mei's face was a mask of anguish, tears streaming down her cheeks as she clung to Old Madam Yu's trembling hand.
Her voice broke as she sobbed theatrically, ensuring her every word reached both Yu Holea and the livestream audience.
"Yu Holea," she choked out, "look at Grandmother! She's like this because of you! All she's ever wanted was to see you marry someone respectable, someone who can secure the family's future. Is that so much to ask? Why are you so selfish? Why can't you fulfill her last wish?"
She turned to the old woman on the floor, her voice dripping with exaggerated concern.
"Grandmother, tell her," Yu Mei urged.
"Tell Holea that all you want is for her to settle down and make the family proud."
Old Madam Yu, her face pale, gave a weak nod. Her lips moved faintly as if to affirm Yu Mei's words.
The effect was immediate—gasps and angry remarks filled the comment section of the livestream.