She put down the stone plunger in her hand, looked around in all directions, then stuffed the money and tickets back into Shen Meng's hands again.
"Zhenping's wife, what are you doing? I don't want this money and tickets, you take them back. And these candies, such a rare treat, take them back for Ming Kai's kids to enjoy. You've brought stuff over, Aunt knows you are sensible and reasonable. I am indeed upset, but not with you. We are all villagers here; no need for such formalities. I'm angry at your Uncle Guai, that damned fool. He went to help you and forgot to go to the county to pick someone up, nearly losing his job driving the ox cart. How could I not be angry?"
Shen Meng was momentarily stunned upon hearing this. She had been asleep at home until now and had no idea what had happened at Uncle Guai's house; she felt even more embarrassed now.
