Sibling harmony is a cherished tradition, but it's a two-way street. If one sibling is expected to be loving, the other must be respectful. In Gu Jiaojiao's world, there was no such thing as one person giving while the other simply reaped the benefits.
So, when Sweet Girl was looking after Xiao Yang, Gu Jiaojiao would teach Xiao Yang to cherish his older sister, too.
And when Xiao Yang showed his affection for Sweet Girl, Gu Jiaojiao would remind Sweet Girl to cherish her younger brother.
In the courtyard, the one adult and two small children created a scene of perfect harmony, their joyful laughter echoing without end.
Not far from the gate, Chen Yan and Chen Shulan ran into each other and started walking together.
They didn't have any real business; they were just out to trade some gossip and, while they were at it, get a peek at what kind of life Gu Jiaojiao was living.
Staring at the courtyard, which revealed nothing, the two huddled together and began to mutter.
