Gu Pan listened to Zhang Xiumin's words, her heart ached too. She took a deep breath, trying not to let the tears fall, "Sister-in-law, everything will get better."
Zhang Xiumin, while wiping her tears, said, "It will get better, it definitely will. I've just had too many days without speaking what's on my mind, so I got a bit emotional."
"In times like this, who wouldn't be upset? You've got the elderly and children; the burden is heavier on you. But don't keep everything to yourself. Talk to Brother Guo now and then. Both of you shouldn't feel like carrying it all alone is helping the other. In fact, sharing your troubles is a good way to relieve stress."
"But he's out all day, scrambling for supplies. I really can't bear to burden him."
"He must think you're tired from taking care of the family every day and is afraid to share his worries with you; doesn't that make both of you feel even more suffocated?"