The women's eyes darted around the immaculate interior, taking in the tasteful arrangement of furniture, the gleaming floors, and the artfully landscaped courtyard where blossoming crabapple trees cast delicate shadows.
A murmur of admiration rippled through the group. "Gu Zi, you're truly a woman of refinement!" one exclaimed, fanning herself for dramatic effect.
Gu Zi, momentarily overwhelmed by the chorus of praise, offered a modest smile. "Just childproofing, really. Little ones and sharp corners don't mix."
She gestured toward the kitchen. "Let me brew some herbal tea. It's perfect for cooling off in this heat."
As she slipped away, Su Bing took charge of entertaining the guests with the effortless poise of a seasoned hostess half his age.
The women watched, enchanted, as Su Bing poured tea with steady hands.
