Yang PeiMin felt pretty content with the way things were—if you got along with someone, you'd keep in touch; if not, you'd maintain a polite distance. On days when she felt down, she could always find someone to have tea with and chat.
After a simple meal, everyone went their separate ways. Yang PeiMin informed Yang Peiying that she was heading home to catch up on some sleep.
Shen Yixiang was planning to get married and buy a new house, and Yang Peiying was also interested in moving. When they dined at Yang PeiMin's place, they discussed these plans, considering further development in the area. Since both their husbands were locals, and they worked nearby, the two women hoped to find a better house with the intention of settling down long-term.
Chen Guizhi thought it would be convenient for Shen Yixiang to buy a place closer to Yang PeiMin so that visiting each other would be easier.
However, nearby houses were rather old and not particularly nice.
