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Grandma, I thought you said you wouldn't be involved in the planning of the event, Leilei said as she and Grandma Gu looked through different themes for the anniversary party.

That was my initial thought, but then I saw something online that made me itch to be part of the creative process.

You are funny Grandma, Leilei said as she looked through the designs.

Meili, I can see you are as local as ever, what's all this mess about?

I turned to see an old woman entering the living room with three young ladies beside her.

Gu Lilian, you are as cheerful as ever the old lady said sarcastically.

I stood up and bowed in greeting.

The lady turned to look at me with disdain and scoffed as her focus returned to the matriarch of the Gu family.

Meili, is that how you greet your sister inlaw?

What, Lillian you want me to prostrate before you? I can see you are still full of yourself.

I quietly sat back down and continued what I was doing while observing the exchange between the old ladies.

Meili, why so arrogant remember you are married into this family, try as much as you can, you won't be able to escape your lowly background.

That's true Lilian I am but a farmer's daughter, yet the old lady said as she stood up, I also stood up with her.

And yet what; Gu Lilian asked.

Yet I am the old lady of the Gu family, not you.

Saying her piece, the old lady turned and left and I followed behind her.