“Let’s go downstairs and wish Grandpa and Dad a Happy New Year.” Suti took out the clothes she had prepared yesterday.

The family had a sewing machine, so she made a new outfit for her father and grandfather, which earned her praise from the whole family.

Of course, she and Baichuan also had their own. Suti made a red cotton-padded jacket to match the occasion, and Li Baichuan added a red scarf.

The two of them stood in front of the mirror, their eyes crinkling with laughter.

"Grandpa, Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year, Dad."

The two offered their congratulations in unison, and their festive attire drew the attention of Marshal Li and Qi Feng.

"Happy New Year, Happy New Year!" Marshal Li couldn't hide his smile as he happily pulled out a red envelope he had prepared beforehand from his pocket.

"Here, New Year's envelopes, one for Su Yatou and one for Baichuan." Originally, these New Year's envelopes were supposed to be given on New Year's Eve.

But the family hasn't had any children all these years, so Marshal Li has forgotten about it. As for Qi Bowen from before, he simply ignores him.

Even Marshal Li himself didn't realize that he rarely thinks about Qi Bowen and Li Ci anymore.

He only remembered when he saw Qi Feng wrapping red paper downstairs, but he thought the two children should be asleep, so he didn't wake them up.

"This is from Dad. I wish you all the best in the new year." Qi Feng happily gave out New Year's money, his face beaming with happiness.

"Thank you, Grandpa and Dad." Su Ti happily accepted the red envelope, her mischievous little face amusing the men in the family.

"Wife, you can have mine too." Li Baichuan just wanted to make his wife happier.

He gives all his money to his wife; otherwise, he would give her a red envelope as a gift.

“No, those were given to you by your grandpa and dad.” Suti felt that the New Year’s money packets had a different meaning.

She used to think it was superstition, but now that she has a second chance, she firmly believes that some things make sense.

Li Baichuan didn't force his wife to accept the money, since it was going to be spent anyway, and in the end, it was essentially given to his wife anyway.

Marshal Li and Qi Feng watched the two children discussing the red envelopes, and only then did they notice their childishness.

Looking at Suti's belly again, they realized they would have to pay out even more next year. Why were they so happy?

After the family finished eating, one phone call after another came in, and people came to visit from time to time.

But the people who came were clearly of lower status than their family. Regardless of what they thought behind their backs, they were at least polite to each other on the surface.

"Ring ring..." Another ringtone sounded, and the old marshal answered it as usual.

He knew that the call today was either for him or for Qi Feng.

"Brother, Happy New Year." An unfamiliar female voice came through the phone. Marshal Li listened carefully before realizing who it was.

"Little Miao, Happy New Year!" Although they were not related by blood, this only cousin was indeed his only relative in the world.

In addition, he felt indebted to her for raising his child in the past.

"Happy New Year, Happy New Year." Li Miao was panicking now. Sichuan Province was so far from Beijing, and he didn't get a lot of news in a timely manner.

She only heard the news around this time, and at the time she thought it was just nonsense.

Her older brother only has one daughter. Even if the grandson was switched at birth, surely the daughter couldn't have been switched at birth too?

How could she sever ties with her own daughter? She hadn't even taken it seriously.

But when her husband inquired, he found out it was true. Not only did his daughter deny it, but she also drove the person and the fake grandson away.

Not only that, but they were also stripped of their surname, apparently because of the newly adopted grandson.

She had always known that Li Ci wasn't quite right in the head, but she never expected that she would rather have a fake than her own child.

She knew her older brother; he was a man who couldn't tolerate the slightest imperfection, but he could indulge Li Ci in other matters.

However, when it comes to matters of bloodline, since it is the only bloodline, Li Ci certainly won't be allowed to act recklessly.

She thought back to when Qi Bowen ran away a while ago, and Li Ci came looking for him. They treated him very well, and she was afraid that her older brother would take his anger out on them.

She knew nothing. Li Miao watched as her man blinked hard beside her, trying to get her to explain.

She opened her mouth and spoke with difficulty: "Big brother, um... I only just found out about Xiao Ci. We really didn't know anything when she came to us."

Li Miao knew she shouldn't try anything funny with her older brother, especially since their family was counting on him.

So after thinking it over a lot, she decided to tell the truth.

"I know, let bygones be bygones." Marshal Li seemed to be in a daze when she mentioned Xiao Ci.

He had complained about this cousin before. Li Ci was raised by her, and the Zheng family deserves credit for her stubborn personality.

They were wary of him, so they fawned over her, until she became so arrogant and ignorant in the end.

Of course, he bears the greatest responsibility; he dedicated his entire life to the country and failed all his children.

"Brother, then you..." Li Miao didn't know how to start the conversation. Was Li Ci really not going to ask anymore?

And what's the current state of her grandson? She doesn't want the Li family to fall more than anyone else.

If this person can no longer support the Li family, their family will not have a good life either.

"By the way, my grandson is getting married after the New Year. The exact date hasn't been set yet. I'll let you know when it's confirmed."

Marshal Li knew what she wanted to ask, and there was no need to tell outsiders some things.

"Marriage? Oh...oh, that's great, we'll definitely go." Li Miao was confused. Wasn't it said that the child was getting married in the countryside?

What's going on now? Well, given the Li family's status, that guy from the countryside certainly wouldn't be respectable. Did they find someone else?

Li Miao had a lot of questions to ask, but she knew that her older brother wasn't the kind of person she could confide in.

She wisely kept quiet. Going to Beijing would be good; she would have to meet people, and then everything would be clear.

Li Miao then had Zheng Kangye, who was anxiously waiting nearby, say a few words, and only after exchanging New Year's greetings did he hang up the phone.

The two were relieved; her older brother didn't seem to have any intention of taking his anger out on their family.

After Marshal Li hung up the phone, he slowly felt uneasy.

He thought of Li Ci, wondering if she regretted it? He knew without a doubt that her life was not easy now.

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There's not much of a festive atmosphere to be had during the Spring Festival in Yangliu Brigade; the only thing every household looks forward to is eating dumplings during the Spring Festival.

But the Wei family was unusually lively during this year's New Year.

"You won't do it? If you don't do it, I'll call the police and have you arrested. Do you think you're some big shot's daughter?"

"You caused me to have a premature birth, so what? You think it's a disservice to have me take care of you during my postpartum period?" Su Nianyou said with a fierce look on her face.

Compared to her previous nonchalant and aloof demeanor, she now sees everyone as someone who has murdered her entire family with ruthlessness.