When it came time for the New Year's Eve dinner, Lin's father was very happy and even took out some wine that he had secretly hidden and poured a glass for Lin Jingyan.

The father and son started drinking.

Lin's mother didn't say anything when she saw it.

After drinking too much, Lin's father became more talkative and even raised his glass to toast Su He.

“Our family has grown another member this year. Xiao Su is a great contributor. Dad thanks you and congratulates you on getting into university.”

Su He smiled upon hearing this and picked up a cup, but it was filled with plain water, as she still needed to breastfeed and couldn't drink alcohol.

"Dad, you're too kind. I should be thanking you. Thank you for your understanding and care for Jingyan and me. It's my honor to have parents like you and Mom."

Lin's mother laughed when she heard this, "You two, that's enough. There's no need for you to be so polite as family, thanking each other back and forth. Come on, let's have a drink together to celebrate having such a wonderful family."

Upon hearing this, everyone laughed and clinked glasses together.

However, after putting down her cup, Lin's mother couldn't help but sigh, "If only the eldest son were here. I heard before the new year that he would be able to come back next year. After so many years, I can finally see him again."

Mr. Lin was also happy to hear this, but still said, "He is contributing to the country. We, as parents, should just support him and not put too much pressure on him."

Lin's mother rolled her eyes at him. "How could I not know? If I didn't understand him, I would have made a scene and threatened to hang myself to get him to come back."

After saying that, she ignored him and looked at Su He, saying, "Little Su, after you go to university next year, remember to help your mom see if there are any good girls at school. Your older brother is almost thirty and still not married. I'm so worried about him. When he comes back, I'll definitely make him go on blind dates."

Hearing this, Su He exchanged a glance with Lin Jingyan, smiled, and said, "Mom, don't worry, my brother definitely knows what he's doing. Don't be anxious, maybe he'll find you a good daughter-in-law someday. Fate is unpredictable; sometimes it just comes unexpectedly."

Lin's mother sighed again, "How can I not be anxious? Xiao Yan, my younger brother, is already so grown up, and he still hasn't found a wife."

Seeing this, Lin's father said, "Don't sigh during the New Year. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. It's no use for us to interfere too much."

Upon hearing this, Lin's mother replied, "Alright, alright, I won't say anything more. As long as they are well, I'm content."

...

Everyone went to bed early tonight because we had been drinking, and we all have to go to work tomorrow, so we didn't stay up all night again this year.

However, when Su He woke up the next morning, she saw that Lin's mother had brought her a bowl of poached eggs.

"Xiao He, you're up? Come here quickly, I cooked this especially for you."

Su He looked at it with surprise, "Mom, why did you cook this? Aren't we eating dumplings on the first day of the Lunar New Year?"

Lin's mother smiled and said, "We'll eat dumplings, and you can have a poached egg. It's your birthday today, so it's better to eat an egg."

Last year, I didn't know you'd eaten dumplings with us, but you didn't say anything. I only found out last time after asking Aunt Su. Apparently, you eat eggs every year on your birthday, so Mom made this especially for you.

Su He was very touched. She didn't expect that Lin's mother would specifically ask about this with Grandma Su, which showed that Lin's mother really cared about her.

So he smiled and said, "Mom, you're too kind. It's not that I have to eat it. It's just that my family was poor before, and we could only eat something nice for New Year's Eve dinner. On the first day of the new year, we would eat our usual meals."

That's why my grandma would specially cook eggs for my brother and me and put them in our rice.

We had fresh dumplings today, made yesterday, and they were fine. There was no need to boil eggs.

Lin's mother smiled and said, "Of course I want it! You're the birthday boy today, so you should eat something different!"

He placed a large bowl of poached eggs on the table and said, "Eat up, I put a spoonful of sugar in it. Try it first, and add more if you want."

Su He smiled and didn't refuse again, "Okay, Mom, I know, I'll definitely finish it all."

After saying that, he glanced at Lin Jingyan with a showy expression and happily started eating.

Seeing this, Lin Jingyan smiled helplessly.