Originally, Liuliu planned to take Xiaomei out and about for a bit of a change of scene, to lift their spirits. But Xiaomei adamantly refused, insisting that she needed to stay home and look after Xiaozhong. Liuliu rolled her eyes. Xiaozhong needs you to look after him? His uncle and aunt would love to keep an eye on him all day. How is it your turn to take care of him? Well, she knew this was just an excuse from Xiaomei. Ever since Xiaomei's near-death experience, she had changed a lot and become much more inclined to stay quiet and keep to herself at home. Liuliu couldn't change her mind. So she gave up, telling herself she would bring it up again in the future when things might have improved.
Liuliu had spoken to her brothers at home, asking them to keep an eye on Xiaoquan and not let anyone take advantage of him. She had also told Xiaoquan to reach out to their brothers if he needed anything.