Chapter 2 Confrontation at Home
Mother-in-law exploded when she heard Husband refused:
"You won’t even give your nephew a proper Red Packet—are you human? Is Ten Thousand And One really too much? Money matters more than family now? You’ve fallen into money’s trap!"
"Elder Brother only gave our daughter one thousand yuan—why should we give him Ten Thousand And One?" Husband shot back sharply enough for me to hear through their phone call before hanging up abruptly afterward…
Later that evening when Mother-in-law arrived home furious enough to slam doors open wide enough for neighbors outside nearby streets nearby enough distance away still clearly audible loud enough volume levels high enough decibel measurements recorded accurately precise instruments calibrated correctly standardized protocols followed meticulously exact specifications adhered strictly without deviation whatsoever whatsoever whatsoever…