On the winter solstice, the day with the shortest days and longest nights of the year, the Prime Minister's residence was filled with warmth and joy. In the early morning, a bitterly cold wind howled through the residence, but it failed to dispel the lively warmth within. Snowflakes, like ethereal fairies, drifted down, blanketing the residence in a blanket of pure white.

Si Yan sat at his desk in the study, concentrating on his abacus. The beads danced between his nimble fingers, creating a clear, melodious sound, as if playing a unique melody. Spread out before him was a thick account book, densely packed with records of the family's martial arts expenses. After careful calculations, Si Yan finally arrived at the answer. He excitedly stood up, grabbed the book, and hurried to Jiang Yan's room.

"Grandpa's pepper spray is the most expensive!" Si Yan rushed into the room and slammed the account book in front of Jiang Yan with a smug tone. Jiang Yan was sitting at his desk, reviewing some official documents, and was startled by Si Yan's sudden action. He looked up at Si Yan, his eyes full of doting and curiosity.

At this moment, Nianli also ran in like a cheerful elf. She held a candy tightly in her little hand, and her face was filled with an innocent smile. She walked to Jiang Yan's side, stood on tiptoe, and gently put the candy into the account book, saying in a baby voice: "Daddy has worked hard, have some candy." Jiang Yan looked at the chili stains that were accidentally stained on the account book, and then looked at his daughter's little hands covered with icing sugar, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He couldn't help laughing, and then he stretched out his hands, picked up the two children, and spun around the room, saying loudly: "You calculated it right! I will open a martial arts school for you tomorrow!" The children were amused and giggled, and the crisp laughter echoed in the room.

Su Jinli was carrying a plate of steaming hot cocoa, about to take it to Jiang Yan. As she reached the door, she saw the heartwarming sight of Jiang Yan spinning around with his two children. A closer look revealed a red mark on Jiang Yan's forehead, left by an abacus bead. It looked particularly comical. She couldn't help but laugh, her body trembling slightly, and she nearly spilled the hot cocoa in her hands.

At that moment, my grandfather approached with steady steps. He wore a black cotton robe, tied with a green belt, and looked energetic. Touching his long white beard, he said with emotion, "Back then, your mother wanted to teach you martial arts, but that vicious woman, Liu, always stopped her... Now, the children are even more capable than she was." A hint of relief lingered in my grandfather's eyes, as if all his past regrets had been made good in this moment.

Snowflakes fluttered down onto the weapon racks in the martial arts arena, making a soft rustling sound. Siyan and Nianli were building a snowman in the open space. Nianli meticulously shaped the snowman. She picked up a chili pepper and carefully inserted it into the snowman's body, smiling and saying, "This is Grandpa!" Siyan, meanwhile, ingeniously added an abacus head to the snowman's body and proudly declared, "This is what makes our snowman look like!" The two children played around as they perfected their snowman creations, their laughter echoing throughout the arena.

Jiang Yan held Su Jinli in his arms, standing quietly by as they watched their children play. Snowflakes drifted down, landing on their shoulders, and a layer of white mist quickly formed on Jiang Yan's glasses. He turned his head slightly, looked at Su Jinli, and whispered, "Ma'am, I'm actually quite happy to be pinned to the ground by my daughter." His eyes were filled with tenderness and happiness, as if those moments of being "teased" by the children were inestimable memories.

Su Jinli raised her head and looked at Jiang Yan. Snowflakes fell on his hair, adding a different kind of charm to him. She couldn't help but think of the loneliness and loneliness in front of the sickbed in her previous life, with no one by her side, only illness and loneliness. Looking at the lively and warm scene in front of her, her heart was filled with emotion. All the grievances and pains in the past seemed to have turned into sweet honey at this moment. She gently leaned on Jiang Yan's shoulder and whispered, "Well, it's much sweeter than in my previous life."

The snow fell heavier, its flakes drifting like goose feathers, adorning the entire Prime Minister's residence with a dreamlike hue. The red lanterns of the residence flickered in the snow like twinkling stars, adding a touch of warmth to the silvery white world. On the martial arts field, the clatter of Si Yan's abacus and Nian Li's laughter blended like a harmonious symphony, startling a snowflake perched on the eaves. The bird flapped its wings and soared into the sky, seemingly swept up by the joyful atmosphere.

The sweetness of this life, carried by the children's energetic fists, drifted slowly across the Prime Minister's residence. Every corner was filled with the scent of happiness and sweetness. Even on this cold winter solstice, the Prime Minister's residence felt as warm as spring. The deep affection between family members, like a blazing flame, dispelled the winter chill.

Jiang Yan and Su Jinli looked at their children, their hearts filled with longing for the future. They knew that this happiness was hard-won, having weathered countless hardships and tribulations to achieve the sweetness and warmth they now possess. They cherished every moment, looking forward to their children's continued growth on the path of martial arts and to a home filled with laughter and joy.

As time passed and night gradually fell, the lights in the prime minister's residence were brightly lit. The family gathered around the warm fireplace, enjoying a sumptuous winter solstice dinner. The table was laden with a variety of delicacies, and the enticing aroma of steaming dumplings symbolized reunion and good fortune. As everyone savored the food, they shared anecdotes from their lives, laughter and joy filling the air.

Siyan excitedly recounted his calculations for martial arts training, occasionally demonstrating the use of an abacus with his hands. Nianli, beside him, embellished the amusing details of her and Siyan's snowman-building adventure, making everyone laugh. Grandfather listened with a smile, his eyes full of affection. He reminisced about his own martial arts days and couldn't help but share some fascinating stories from the martial arts world, leaving the children captivated.

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