Wu Xiaowen looked at Xiao Man, stunned for a moment. She pressed a handkerchief to the corner of her eye and said with a choke in her voice, "Manman, you're being so heartless! Even if I've become your aunt, I'm still an elder. The Tang family rules aren't just for show. The family hasn't even formally split yet; it's only right for the younger generation to respect their elders! Look at Hao Hao. He's very respectful and filial toward his uncle... *your* father, isn't he?"
"That depends on what kind of elders you are. If you two were as worthy of respect as my father, you wouldn't need to say a word. I'd know exactly what to do, no questions asked!"
As if she were made of water, Wu Xiaowen's eyes instantly welled with tears. "Manman, back then, I... I had no choice..."
