Actually, if someone were bullying Mom and Aunt Zhu happened upon it, she would definitely rush over to protect her. Likewise, if someone were bullying her, Mom would do the same.
But when it comes to matters involving the two of us, it's inevitable that we but heads. We've interacted in this way for decades and have grown accustomed to it.
The truth is, Mom understands that she didn't come to our house to whisk you away. With so many people in the living room, she just wanted everyone to know that the daughter-in-law the Zhou family married, although without prominent background, is an outstanding girl, and the Zhou family thinks highly of her as well.
That's the kind of person she is, always with good intentions, yet somehow managing to irritate me to the point of clenching my teeth. Upon reflection, even though I understood her intentions, I still didn't feel gratitude for her.