Chapter 16
At noon, the tea house was bustling with people eating lunch. Some went into private rooms to play mahjong, while others stayed outside to play cards. It was an orderly and relaxed scene.
In a corner, four well-maintained middle-aged women were sitting together. One of them, Yao Nan's aunt, asked, "Sister Yu, are you sure you don't want any? The fried rice here is quite good."
Shen Ruyu, feeling a bit on edge, replied, "No, thanks. My son-in-law is bringing me lunch."
"Your son-in-law? The one working at New Horizon Real Estate? What does he do there?"
"I'm not sure. I don't interfere with the young people's business."
"Haha, I'll ask my son to buy a house from him and see if he can get a discount."
Another woman chimed in, "Sister Yan, you got that bracelet too? I told you, this style is trendy now."
"I didn't want it, but my daughter insisted. I feel silly wearing something so flashy at my age, but if I don't, it feels like a waste."
Shen Ruyu listened to their conversation, feeling a mix of envy and resentment. Almost everyone had this bracelet, and not having one made her feel inferior.