"What did mom say on the phone?" Xu Jingjing's mood slightly fluctuated with a hint of disappointment, then she looked at Xu Xiuxiu with eyes identical to her own, her expression devoid any real excitement.
Xu Xiuxiu, noting the girl's relatively cold demeanor, deliberately fumbled over her words a bit, "Mom said that dad has not been feeling well lately, she has to cook and take care of the crops on the mountain field, and attend to dad's daily needs. Mom mentioned she's getting old and it's becoming hard for her to manage everything. So, she called to check on you through your brother-in-law, to understand how things are going here, and also to hear your thoughts. If you think there isn't much to do in city Z, maybe head back home in the next couple of days and help mom look after dad." The essence of the message hadn't shifted, but Xu Xiuxiu tried to frame it more as conversational than simply informative.
