An An didn't ask how Gu Huazi was doing, but from the smile on Ban Xia's face, she could tell that he was making good progress.

In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve. Except for Gu Weiqiang who was the busiest, everyone else stayed at home and didn't go out. It was really too cold outside! An An took a deep breath, opened the window and looked outside. It was snowing heavily. If she went out now and walked on the road, the snow would probably be over her knees.

As soon as the window was opened, a piercingly cold wind rushed in from outside. An An was indoors wearing only a cotton jacket and no scarf, so the cold wind blew straight into her neck. She shivered and immediately closed the window. She sat down by the stove and asked, "Can my dad come back for lunch today?"

Teacher Sun was busy in the kitchen. When she heard An An's words, she rushed out. "It's hard to believe. I think it's going to snow for a while. Your dad is down there, and we don't know when he'll be back!"

An An sighed and took the food off the chopping board. "But today is New Year's Eve! He can't even make it back for lunch. It's better to be a deliveryman than before! At least we can stay at home during the holidays!"

Teacher Sun brought a large pot of stewed potatoes and meat and put it directly on the table. He used his hands, which were still filled with cool water, to wash the dishes. She tapped An An's head, "Don't make up stories about your father like that! He's busy here!"

Teacher Sun's hands were very cold. An An shivered and hid behind Grandma, "Grandma! Look, my mother bullies me!"

Grandma smiled and picked up the roasted peanuts next to the stove and handed them to An An, "If your mother bullies you, I'll beat her! If once doesn't work, try twice. I guarantee she won't stop. How dare I bully you!"

After saying this, An An immediately smiled, "I know grandma is the best.", and rubbed her fluffy little head in grandma's arms. Teacher Sun glared at her, "Don't give me that, have you finished the homework I assigned to you?" It won't be long after the new year, and An An will take the college entrance examination. Naturally, time is tight. Teacher Sun is not only An An's mother, but also her class teacher!

She knows this girl's grades better than anyone else, but she can't take it lightly. Now

it was time to talk about business. An An was no longer bored. She sat up straight immediately and said, "I've finished writing. I'm still looking at the college entrance examination materials that I asked Brother Yan to bring to me before. But there are some things I don't understand. I'll ask you after dinner."

When she heard that she had finished writing, Teacher Sun's expression softened a little. "Don't blame your mother for being too strict. Instead, count on your fingers. How many months are left before the college entrance examination?" The Chinese New Year is already February, and the college entrance examination will be around early July. There isn't much time left.

An An nodded obediently, took the chopsticks and placed them next to the plate one by one. Gu Wei Qiang said loudly, "Hong Mei, children are also under pressure, so don't push her too much." After saying this, Gu Wei Qiang took off his martial arts hat, which was covered with a layer of white snow, and he shook it out at the door.

When they heard Gu Weiqiang's voice, An An and her two siblings were immediately excited and stood up one after another, "Dad! You're back! We thought you weren't coming back today!"

Teacher Sun took the straw hat that Gu Weiqiang handed over and propped it up. Gu Weiqiang warmed his hands around the stove and said with a smile, "It's New Year's Day, if Dad doesn't come back, who will keep lunch for Dad?" He paused and said, "Besides, you've all grown up a year older. If I don't come back, someone might cry." ", Dongdong, who was pointed at and cried, blushed, "Dad! Say it again! I'll be angry if you say it again!"

Gu Weiqiang's teasing made the whole house full of joy. Since Gu Weiqiang was back, it was time to have dinner. An'an helped grandma to sit in the main seat. She smiled and said flattering words, "Grandma, in the new year, An'an wishes you good fortune as vast as the East Sea and longevity as great as the Southern Mountains!"

After An'an started this, Dongdong and Jiang Jiang naturally didn't dare to lag behind and surrounded grandma affectionately.

After seeing this, Gu Wei Qiang looked stern and said, "Why, there is no place for Dad?"

An An flattered him, "Dad! I wish you good health in the new year!" Then he changed the subject, "Be sweet and happy with Mom!" Teacher Sun, who was also implicated, glared at An An in annoyance, "You are such a disrespectful child!"

Gu Wei Qiang waved his hands, "Let the children celebrate the New Year today." He paused, " "However, you will be taking the college entrance examination soon, so don't put too much pressure on yourself. Your health is the most important!"

To be honest, their family is also strange. The father is the red-faced one and the mother is the black-faced one. Every time Teacher Sun urged An An to study, Gu Wei Qiang would always say lightly, "Why study! Just do your best!" Every time, Gu Wei Qiang's attitude made Teacher Sun very angry. He had never seen any parent who was so carefree. Which family? Of course, it was theirs!

An An smiled and said, "I know!"

Gu Wei Qiang asked, "Where is Lu Yan? Didn't you say at the beginning that you would bring the old man over to have the New Year's Eve dinner?"

An An's face froze, "He said that something happened in Beijing, so he went back first!" After a pause, he added, "Grandpa Lang and Old Li left together!" So this year, it was just their family for the New Year.

But it was a reunion.

Gu Wei Qiang didn't notice the disappointment on An An's face. He wondered, "Why did he leave in such a hurry?" He couldn't be sure what happened in Beijing, but the child didn't say a word when he left, otherwise he wouldn't have brought the two old men away from thousands of miles away.

Teacher Sun naturally noticed An An's expression. She stretched her feet under the table and stepped hard on Gu Wei Qiang. "If you don't eat, it will be past the time!" After saying that, she slapped her forehead and said, "Look at my memory. I actually forgot about the firecrackers."

She got up and took out the big red firecrackers from the cupboard and handed them to Gu Wei Qiang. "You were not at home before, and I thought it was not safe for children to set off firecrackers, so I just took them out. "It was hidden in the cupboard. Now that you are back, go set off the firecrackers. Let's have dinner for good luck!"

Gu Weiqiang took the firecrackers and called out, "Come on, come on, all of you, come out with me!"

An An thought about it and was reluctant to go out. After the firecrackers were set off, it would be too noisy in the ears. Their ears would be numb after a while. This is the difference between girls and boys. An An was reluctant to go, but Dong Dong and Jiang Jiang were willing.

They didn't even look at the delicious food on the table and went out directly. An An leaned on the door and looked out. She happened to find that firecrackers were also being set off in Secretary Ding's house. An An leaned over to Teacher Sun's ear and whispered.

Teacher Sun was startled, "I'll go answer it!" Not to mention that she had lived a lifetime, she was not as careful as An An.

Ding Junbai was taken to Beijing by his children, so only Secretary Ding and his wife were at home during the New Year. Teacher Sun was busy before and didn't even remember this. When An An was leaning at the door, he found that Secretary Ding was asking Aunt Ding to carry a long bamboo stick, and he himself was standing in the front with a box of matches in his hand. It was not known whether there was something wrong with the matches or the air was too humid, Secretary Ding tried several times but failed to light the fire.

After An An talked to Teacher Sun, he called out, "Dong Dong, go and get a cigarette from Dad to Secretary Ding." Dong Dong was startled, and responded crisply, and took a lit cigarette from Gu Weiqiang and went over.

Secretary Ding was just worrying about how each match was less useful than the last, but Dongdong came just in time. He nodded and went inside with Dongdong in his arms. There was a crackling sound outside. Dongdong looked at the food on the table. It was just Secretary Ding and Aunt Ding. They had made a pork stew with vermicelli and some steamed buns.

Dongdong's eyes turned, "Uncle Ding, grandma asked me to call you over to have dinner together!" Actually, it was his sister and his mother who asked him to do so, but this kid was very smart when he was outside! He

immediately changed his identity to grandma. It is said that a gift from an elder cannot be refused. Now that he has brought out the identity of grandma, according to Dongdong's estimation, Secretary Ding and Aunt Ding should not refuse!

Secretary Ding just put Dongdong down. Although Dongdong is thin, he feels really heavy when he is picked up! He shook his arms, "Our meal is ready, we won't go!"

Dongdong was anxious, holding Aunt Ding's arm and pulling him out, "Aunt Ding, just go! Grandma misses you so much that she can't even eat!" Aunt Ding laughed at what she said, and she simply put the pork stewed with vermicelli on the table and the baked cakes from the stall into her arms, "Old Ding! Since the old lady misses us so much, let's go!" Aunt

Ding has a quick temper and a straightforward personality, without any twists and turns. Since Dongdong has already arrived at the doorstep, it's good for him to go and join in the fun. After all, they haven't had a thirty-day meal with the old lady for some years.

Aunt Ding put the lunch in her arms, and Secretary Ding had to go! Otherwise, he would be hungry, he said, "I will disturb Xiao Gu's family again!"

"No outsiders!" Dong Dong explained, "You should go to my house!" Don't say it, Dong Dong's arrogant tone made Secretary Ding and Aunt Ding laugh. Aunt Ding took out a transparent jar from the cabinet, grabbed a handful of chocolate and stuffed it into Dong Dong's pocket, "Take it and eat! Jun Bai's mother brought it, she said it's chocolate?"

Dong Dong opened his pocket, looked down, and corrected, "It's chocolate!"

"Hey, kid, you're really smart. You even know what to call it. I've never seen anything like this in my life. It tastes really bitter. Why don't you try it?" Aunt Ding said as she reached out to touch Dongdong's face. The child's face was chubby and it felt very comfortable to pinch. Besides, this child was more fun than their Junbai. Aunt Ding couldn't let him go for a while. After they

went out, Dongdong's face was finally free. He grinned, "Don't pinch my face, or I'll get fat!"

"Hey, your face didn't get fat from eating, it got fat from being pinched!" Aunt Ding teased.

Dongdong nodded seriously, "Yes! It got fat from being pinched!" He can't get fat from eating!