Lately, Ning Chu's mother had been in a good mood, humming a tune as she cheerfully entered her daughter’s house.

The house was filled with various maternity and baby items, from strollers to pacifiers. Even though the due date was still some time away, everything the baby might need had already been prepared.

Sitting on the couch, knitting a sweater, Ning Chu glanced up at her mother before lowering her head and focusing back on her task.

Knitting wasn’t just to prepare for the baby’s arrival; she simply didn’t feel like going out. With nothing to do, knitting was a …