"You are too greedy." Su Xuefang scolded, "Why don't you see if you'll live long enough to eat all that canned food?" Su Wen only knew how to eat. She had not learned to grow up into a respectable young woman.
Su Qing, Su Xiu, and the others were infuriated by Su Xuefang's words. "Big Aunt, what are you trying to say? Are you saying Big Sister won't live a long and fruitful life?"
"Big Sister will live a good life. I guarantee it."
For the first time, Su Xuefang realized she was outmatched. The more she spoke, the deeper the hole she dug herself. Su Xuefang wanted nothing more than to beat a hasty retreat. Changing tracks, she tried bearing down on Su Wen, using her authority as an elder.
"Little Wen, where are your manners? As your Aunt, it is only right that I visit as often as possible to teach you." Su Xuefang stood tall, her back straight, hatred bubbling to the surface like a boil ready to burst. Jealousy over Su Wen's fair, supple skin only made it worse.
