A typical Suzhou-style garden backyard, it was almost unchanged from four years ago, but the servants seemed not to recognize her.
To welcome her return, Uncle Jiang Haitang had specially prepared a lavish family banquet to welcome her back; although the Jiang Family was large and the business prosperous, there were few members in the family, making the vast garden seem empty and deserted. The dining table was somewhat desolate with only Jiang Haitang and cousin Jiang Xiuyan keeping her company. Having not lived together for a long time, there was barely any common topic to talk about. The only conversation topic was about Xiaoman's mother's childhood, and as she listened to her mother's stories, she felt an extraordinary sense of alienation and unfamiliarity...
After the meal, Jiang Xiuyan accompanied Xiaoman on a walk in the small garden...
"Cousin, why haven't I seen cousin-in-law?"
"Her? Haha, she's been unwell and seldom goes out for walks!"
