Her in-laws wanted to force her to keep her head down and know her place. They never expected to overdo it and turn her into a sweet-on-the-outside, ruthless-on-the-inside schemer. From then on, her in-laws lived through an endless cycle of fighting and losing, then fighting again.
Mother-in-law: “A daughter-in-law must be virtuous, obedient, and submissive. She must…”
Duan Qingrou enthusiastically agrees, raising both hands: “Mother-in-law, you’re doing such a great job! You’re amazing! Keep it up!”
