On the day Shen Nianyao turned one month old, Shen Tingzhou specially held a celebration at home, inviting relatives and friends to join in. The courtyard was filled with tables laden with a sumptuous feast, including braised pork, sweet and sour fish, stir-fried shrimp, and sesame candy and peanut brittle made by Lin Wanqiu herself. Guests offered their congratulations to Shen Tingzhou and Lin Wanqiu, praising Shen Nianyao's beauty and expressing envy for their happy family life. Old Mrs. Shen, dressed in her newly made clothes, busied herself greeting guests, her face beaming with pride—her family had gained a new member, and life was getting better and better; this was a happiness she had never dared to dream of before.

At the banquet, Shen Tingzhou held Shen Nianyao in his arms as he toasted the guests, while Lin Wanqiu helped greet them. Shen Nian'an and Shen Nianxi, dressed in brand-new clothes, played with their friends in the courtyard, occasionally running over to check on their little sister, their faces full of joy. Sunlight streamed into the courtyard, falling warmly and brightly on everyone's faces, as if blessing this happy family.

Time flies, and Shen Nianyao turned one year old in the blink of an eye. During this year, Lin Wanqiu's food shop business flourished. She not only opened a branch but also launched many new products, such as cream cakes and chocolate cookies, which were very popular with customers. She became a well-known "female boss" in the city. Shen Tingzhou's work also went smoothly. He was promoted to team leader for his outstanding performance in a mission. Although he was busier, he still made time for his family every day, feeding Shen Nianyao, helping Shen Nian'an with her homework, and playing games with Shen Nianxi, never missing a moment of his children's growth.

Shen Nian'an entered the second year of junior high school. His math scores remained consistently first in the grade, and he even participated in the national math competition, winning third prize. His teachers frequently praised him in class, calling him "the student with the most potential." Shen Nian'an wasn't arrogant because of these honors; instead, he studied even harder. He said, "I want to study hard, get into a good university, find a good job, and take care of my mother, father, and sisters." Hearing this, Lin Wanqiu felt a deep sense of pride. She knew that this child had grown up and understood responsibility and commitment.

Shen Nianxi has also started first grade. She inherited Lin Wanqiu's liveliness and cheerfulness, and is well-liked by her teachers and classmates. Her academic performance is also excellent; she gets full marks on every test and has been awarded the title of "Three Good Student." Every day after school, she tells Shen Nianyao a story before doing her homework, showing herself to be a sensible and considerate older sister.

Grandma Shen's health improved significantly. Every day, she would take Shen Nianyao for a walk in the park, chat with her old friends, and practice Tai Chi. She often talked to her friends about her family, about Lin Wanqiu's competence, Shen Tingzhou's filial piety, Shen Nian'an's intelligence, Shen Nianxi's understanding, and Shen Nianyao's cuteness, her face filled with pride and happiness. Her old friends all envied her, saying, "Grandma Shen, you are so blessed to have such a wonderful daughter-in-law and grandchildren." Grandma Shen would always smile and say, "Yes, the greatest blessing in my life is meeting Wanqiu, such a wonderful daughter-in-law."

That evening, the family sat in the courtyard enjoying the cool air. Shen Tingzhou held Shen Nianyao, gently rocking her while humming a lullaby. Shen Nianyao nestled in his arms and gradually fell asleep. Lin Wanqiu sat beside them, watching the father and daughter with a gentle smile. Shen Nian'an sat on a stone bench, working on math problems, occasionally frowning in thought, her earnest expression particularly endearing. Shen Nianxi leaned against Lin Wanqiu, holding a fairy tale book and reading softly. Grandma Shen sat in a wicker chair, looking at the family before her with eyes full of contentment and happiness.

Moonlight spilled into the courtyard, casting long, long shadows on everyone. The cicadas' chirping gradually subsided, leaving only the soft, melodious sound of the breeze rustling through the leaves. Lin Wanqiu leaned against Shen Tingzhou and whispered, "Tingzhou, don't you think this is the happiest time of our lives?" Shen Tingzhou looked down at her, his eyes filled with tenderness, "Yes, with you, with the children, with Mom, our family together is the happiest time."

Looking at her family, Lin Wanqiu was filled with emotion. She recalled the hardships she faced when she first transmigrated, the days of being tormented by her in-laws, the joy of reuniting with Shen Tingzhou, and the struggles she had endured to build her life. Those days, though tough, made her cherish her current happiness even more. She knew this happiness was hard-won, earned through her hard work, resilience, and love.

"The days ahead will only get better and better for us," Lin Wanqiu said softly, her eyes filled with determination. Shen Tingzhou held her hand tightly, as if trying to transfer his strength to her: "Yes, they will get better and better. We will watch Nian'an get into university, watch Nianxi grow up, watch Nianyao mature, and we will grow old together and enjoy this happy life together."

Under the moonlight, the family's smiles were especially warm and bright. This family, once filled with hardship, finally ushered in their own happy times because of Lin Wanqiu's arrival and everyone's hard work and dedication. And this happiness will continue, accompanying the children's growth and the passage of time, shining even more brightly in their own era.