Everyone else sat down on the kang (a heated brick bed), and Zhang Shuzhen and the children poured soda into their cups. The family raised their glasses together.

"Happy New Year, and may you have peace and safety every year."

Sheng Xiping took the lead, and everyone echoed him, saying New Year's greetings together.

This was at home, not out drinking with others, so it was fine to just relax and not drink much. Neither of them drank much, just a small sip, and then quickly ate their food.

"Quickly, everyone pick up your chopsticks and eat, try your mom's cooking."

Our family is doing better this year than in previous years. Whether it's money or meat, your older brother has brought back quite a bit.

Eat as much as you want today, eat whatever you want, your mom and I won't interfere.

Chinese New Year is a joyous and happy time, it only comes once a year. Who cares about the kids' food and drink at this time? Let them eat and drink to their heart's content, what else can you do?

The Sheng family's standard of living was top-notch in the forest farm. They were never short of food and could even afford to have a meat meal from time to time.

But the New Year's meal was different from usual. The children were all looking forward to this meal, so when they heard their father say that, the three little ones cheered immediately.

Sheng Xitai, in particular, stared wide-eyed at his favorite dishes and shoveled them into his bowl.

"Mmm, delicious! This braised pork is so fragrant. My mom's cooking is still the best."

Sauerkraut and braised pork belly is made by braising pork belly, slicing it, arranging several layers of slices at the bottom of a bowl, then adding sauerkraut on top and steaming it until cooked.

This method allows the pickled cabbage to neutralize the oiliness of the braised pork, making it less greasy than braised pork on its own, resulting in a fantastic texture and flavor.