Yes, very.

[her mother is the only member of her family worth acknowledging. jiuqing smiles, sets her cup of tea down, and gets up as well.]

I'd appreciate that. [time to look at the garden and see what she can get!] I'll try not to take too much of anything. Please let me know if I'm getting close.

[thinking about it...]

I don't suppose you have any willow trees, here...?