Xu Wenwu said with interest, "Qibao, what kind of military book can't even my elder brother read?"

"That's right, sister, don't be partial. Don't forget, you have more than one brother, Xiaowu." Xu Zhiyong also joined in the fun.

Xiao Wu was unwilling to say, "Big Brother and Second Brother, you just can't stand my sister being nice to me, right? You're not going to join the army, so what's the point of reading military books?"

Xu Wenwu smiled and said, "Of course it's to gain experience. Although I don't want to be a general and lead troops in battle, knowing more is a good thing, right? I want to improve my own value. Is that wrong?"

Xiao Wu was speechless for a moment, and finally said, "Anyway, I've already promised my sister that I can only watch it by myself. Even if you are the eldest brother, you can't do that. A real man should keep his word."

Qibao smiled as he watched his eldest brother teasing his fifth brother, and the other brothers also had smiles on their faces.

Qibao discovered that her brothers looked really good when they smiled. Her eldest brother gave people a feeling of being bathed in spring breeze, her second brother had a warmer smile, her third brother looked like a big brother next door, and her fourth brother was more introverted. He didn't talk much, but he was very caring towards her.

Needless to say, the fifth brother is the type who laughs all the time and is very energetic and sunny, while the sixth brother, who is very similar to him, has a cute and funny smile.

Although each brother has a different temperament and personality, they are all very handsome. She found that the Xu family's genes are really good.

Even though she herself could not be said to be stunningly beautiful, she had an aura of spirit, with bright and lively eyes and fair and smooth skin. Of course, this was also due to the spiritual spring water. It could be said that all the people in the Xu family who had drunk the spiritual spring water had their health improved a lot without realizing it.

After a while, Xu Laosan brought Old Man Lin and Sun back.

"My dear relatives, you are finally here. Is it because I don't let the third son go to see you that you are unwilling to come?" The old man asked in a pretended angry tone.

Old Man Lin said, "Brother, you misunderstood. My wife and I just went back to our old house in Houniu Village this morning. Although no one was living there, it was New Year's Day after all, so we went back to set off some firecrackers."

Upon hearing this, the old man said, "My dear relatives, why didn't you tell us? Wouldn't it be the same if we let the third child go back? It's icy and snowy here, and the road is very slippery. It would be bad if he accidentally fell."

"Yes, father-in-law, why didn't you tell me and Honglian? I'm young and agile, wouldn't it be the same if you let me go?" said Xu Laosan.

Old Man Lin waved his hand and said, "I just want to go back and take a look myself. After all, I've lived there for most of my life, and I miss them a little. Also, the neighbors next door have been very kind to us before, so I want to go back and say hello to them."

Xu Laosan said, "Father-in-law, if you really can't bear to part with the old house, I'll find someone to repair it after the New Year. After all, it hasn't been lived in for such a long time, and there are cracks all over the house. If it's not used for a long time, I'm afraid it might collapse."

Old Man Lin said, "No, no, Third Brother, you don't have much free time. I'll go back and find a few people to repair it in Houniu Village. You're not familiar with Houniu Village."

Xu Laosan said, "Father-in-law, what's the big deal? Just let me go. It doesn't matter if I'm a little tired. You're already busy enough with the winery."

The old man also said: "Yes, in-laws, just let the third child go. At our age, we should enjoy the blessings brought by our children and grandchildren!"

After hearing this, Old Man Lin had to give up. He felt relieved that his son-in-law was absolutely wonderful to them and was filial to them wholeheartedly.

Wang took Sun's hand and said, "Mother-in-law, come, let's sit down and talk. You've been helping out at the winery all the time, and I don't even have an old sister to talk to. If you ask me, don't worry about the winery. After all, we're not young anymore."

Sun smiled and said, "I'm used to being busy. If you ask me to stop, I'll feel uncomfortable. I've been used to being busy all my life. If one day I can't do it anymore, I'll stop."

Wang said, "Well, we both went through hard times, and I understand what you said."

Sun said, "No matter how hard it was, we've gotten through it. It's New Year's Eve, so let's not talk about this. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Wang smiled and said, "There's nothing I need your help with. My three good wives have already said they're in charge of this year's New Year's Eve dinner. I wouldn't let them interfere. We'll just sit here and wait for the meal!"

Sun said, "Sister, you are so lucky. I will shamelessly take advantage of you!"

Wang scolded, "Mother-in-law, what you said is wrong. Why, after Honglian married into the Xu family, does that mean she is no longer your daughter? How can you say that she benefited from my influence?"

Sun smiled and said, "Yes, yes! Old sister is right."

While the two were talking, they could faintly hear the lively sounds coming from the kitchen. Although there were three of Zhang's sisters-in-law cooking, there were also many people helping out. With them chatting and laughing, the work didn't feel so tiring.

Not only was the Xu family busily preparing the New Year's Eve dinner, but the aroma of meat filled the air in every home of every villager in Xujia Village.

Qibao was sitting in the main room listening to the adults' conversation when suddenly Bai Tian grabbed her mouth and tried to drag her out.

Qibao turned around, patted Bai Tian's big head, and said, "What are you doing? It's all saliva."

Qibao also discovered that a small cloth bag had been hanging around Bai Tian's neck at some point.

Bai Tian ignored everything and refused to let go, signaling Qi Bao to follow it.

Qibao had no choice but to stand up and let Bai Tian pull him.

When I arrived in the yard, I saw that Baiyan also had a small cloth bag hanging around his neck.

"Why did you bring me here during the day?" Qibao asked, touching its head.

Bai Tian looked around and suddenly bit the small cloth bag on Baiyan's neck and pulled it towards Qibao.

Baiyan cooperated, lowered his head, and took the cloth bag off his neck.

Bai Tian brought the cloth bag in his mouth to Qi Bao, who took it suspiciously and opened it...

Wow! When I opened it, I found it was filled with red paper packages, and I could hear the sound of copper coins clattering inside.

Qibao took out a red paper bag, opened it, and poured out five copper coins...

Qibao: “…”

Qibao took off the cloth bag that he had been wearing around his neck during the day and filled it with red paper.

Qibao asked suspiciously, "Is this your New Year's money?"

Apart from this guess, Qibao couldn't figure out the reason.

Bai Tian grinned and gently wagged his tail.

Seeing this, Qibao rolled his eyes and said, "You're not going with Gen Yaya and the others to ask for New Year's money, are you?"

Bai Tian hummed and rubbed Qibao's hand with his big head, as if asking for caress and praise.