Chapter 52

Xu Mei spent a short day at her friend's house and settled the clothing issue. As for the rest, she would deal with it after the New Year.

The road was too far and it was not convenient for her to bring too many things back.

For two consecutive days, everything for the New Year was prepared, and Xu's father took a day off to send New Year gifts to his parents in the countryside.

"Dad, these are what I prepared for my grandparents. Please take them over."

Xu Di caught up with her father carrying her things.

"What did you buy? Why didn't you give it to me directly in the house? It's so cold, why did you come out so early?"

Father Xu was a little confused. Why didn't he just give it to him in the house? Why did he run out? It was very cold so early in the morning.

"It's okay. I'll go to work early so I can finish my work."

What could Xu Di say? Her father couldn't understand because her sister didn't prepare anything special for her grandparents.

It's New Year's Day, and she doesn't want to cause any trouble.

Xu Di and her father waved their hands and went to the bus stop to wait for the bus.

There is still some time before work, so Xu Di plans to deliver some goods to Jin Weidong.

It’s just that it’s not even dawn yet, and I’m a little scared.

We strolled all the way to the park station, and it was pretty good, the sky was getting bright.

When passing by the lake, I saw someone digging a hole in the ice. He wanted to go fishing!

Xu Di felt cold just thinking about it, so she jogged around to the cave and carefully observed the surroundings. Only after making sure that there was no one there did she go in.

She put down the goods and hurried out. The post office was closed yet, so she had to go back to work first.

The New Year is coming soon, and they have finished all the work they were supposed to do, so there is nothing to do.

At around nine o'clock, Xu Di slipped out, called Jin Weidong and told him to pick up the goods.

If she wasn't afraid that the things would be frozen, she wouldn't have made the phone call from the post office near her workplace.

There are only the last batch of fruits left, and I will keep the rest for myself.

At noon, Xu Di delivered the New Year gifts to the Liang family and Grandma Qian. The New Year was tomorrow.

Aunt Wang happened to be at home at noon, and Grandma Qian was there too, so she didn't have to make a wasted trip.

"Xu Di, why did you bring so many things? There's also a car, Kang Kang should be happy."

"Auntie Wang, Grandma Qian, these things were all collected from the countryside. Isn't this convenient for me?"

Xu Dizhen didn't buy anything expensive, except Kang Kang's toy car.

"You, don't be so polite next time. If I need anything, I'll tell you."

Aunt Wang was happy because the child knew how to be grateful. Her family has no shortage of things. Her son works in a department store and her daughter-in-law works in a supply and marketing cooperative. Her family really has no shortage of supplies.

But she was happy to accept this kindness.

Especially, he prepared a special gift for Kang Kang, how could she not be happy?

"Okay, next time, I'll bring a mouth."

Grandma Qian next to her looked at Xu Di and thought he was good no matter how she looked at him.

She doesn’t know when Chaoyang will come back. If he doesn’t come back, what if such a good partner is snatched away by someone else?

"Grandma Qian, what good news do you have? You are so happy by yourself."

"Your grandmother Qian, I am happy just looking at you."

Wang Lan knew what Aunt Qian was thinking. Wasn't it because she thought Xu Di was a popular child?

"Really? I didn't know I was so good. Everyone loves me and flowers bloom wherever I see them!"

Xu Di touched her face. Could it be that she had become more beautiful without her knowing?

"Ha ha……"

Aunt Wang was amused and laughed, and Grandma Qian couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Grandma Qian, Aunt Wang, I have to go back to work. After the New Year, when I have a break, I will come and chat with you."

Seeing that it was almost time, Xu Di quickly stood up and said goodbye, fearing that he would be late for work.

"Okay, go back to work. We'll come back to play after the New Year. Kang Kang misses you."

"Yes, I will definitely come."

Xu Di left, and Grandma Qian was still a little reluctant to let him go.

"Aunt Qian, when will Chaoyang come back?"

"I don't know. I haven't been able to contact him for a while. I guess he's on another mission."

Grandma Qian was melancholy because she knew her grandson was defending his country, but she was also worried!

"I haven't been back for two years. If I can come back this time, I should be able to stay longer."

"I just hope he doesn't get hurt and comes back quickly. If he doesn't come back, Xu Di, such a good child, will be snatched away by someone else."

Grandma Qian didn't want to see her sons and his family, and she didn't want to spend the New Year with them.

His eldest grandson came over yesterday. The kid had a worried look on his face.

Grandma Qian feels that people are never satisfied and always think that the grass is greener on the other side!

The two of them didn't say much for a while. Aunt Wang had to go back to work, so Grandma Qian went home by herself.

On New Year's Eve, Xu's mother got up early to prepare the ingredients for the New Year's Eve dinner.

She had an early shift today, so it wasn't too late for her to come back and cook after get off work.

When Xu Di came home from get off work, her mother and sister were busy in the kitchen, and the fragrance had already filled the house.

"Mom, sister, I'm back."

"Hurry up and wash your hands and peel some garlic for me."

"Got it, I'll be right there."

Xu Di put his things away and went to wash his hands.

"Second sister, our mother made a lot of delicious food today."

"It's delicious and smells good."

Xu Jun held Ping'an in his arms and reported to his second sister about the evening's dinner at the bathroom door.

"You didn't skip lunch and wait for this meal tonight, did you?"

"The one who knows me best is my second sister!"

Xu Junzhen didn't have lunch, but his mouth was not idle either.

It’s the New Year, and there are more delicious foods at home, and his mother isn’t so strict with him.

"Eat candy, fruit, and crisps."

Ping'an counted on his fingers the things his uncle had eaten; he remembered them all.

"Ping An, you ate it too, and you still have the nerve to criticize me."

Xu Jun shook Ping An in his arms, and the little brat sank again.

Xu Di pushed Xu Jun away. She didn't have time to listen to his grumbling. She still had to go to the kitchen to peel garlic.

In the evening, the whole family came back.

Mr. and Mrs. Xu sat in the main seats, looking at the large table of food and the children.

"Today, our family can have a reunion dinner, and I won't say much else.

You have all grown up and have your own ideas. No matter what you do in the future, you must remember to walk upright, sit upright, and do things with a clear conscience. ”

"Got it, Dad. We'll remember it."

Brother Xu took the lead, and the others followed suit.

"Dad, Mom, I'm sorry, thank you!"

Xu Mei picked up a glass of wine and drank it.

"Eat more food, why are you drinking so quickly?"

Xu's mother quickly gave Xu Mei a piece of meat. As a mother, could she really be angry with her child?

Xu Di watched Xu Mei drink a glass of wine without frowning. She really admired her.

White wine, how spicy!

The family had a reunion dinner happily without any quarrels or resentment.

Dumplings are a must on New Year’s Eve. Strength lies in numbers, and it didn’t take long to wrap three full buns of dumplings.

With someone at home, Xu Jun can finally go out and have fun without having to look after the children.

Wearing new clothes, with candies and small firecrackers in his pocket, Xu Jun ran away when Ping'an was not paying attention.

"Uncle, uncle is gone."

"Ping An, I'll play with you. Look, what is this?"

Xu Di didn't buy Ping An a car, but bought him a bamboo helicopter.

Xu Di can't always indulge her sister and can't not buy anything for her child. After the Chinese New Year, her sister left, and it would take several more years for her to come back.

Even after she gets married, she still has to visit her parents' home frequently, as she cannot lose many social etiquettes.

Besides, she really likes children, and being safe is also a rarity.

"Wow, aunt, Ping An likes aunt."

Xu Di took Ping An to play with the bamboo dragonfly in the living room. You know what, this little toy is quite interesting.

After a while, exclamations and laughter, one big and one small, were heard in the living room.

This is the meaning of the Chinese New Year!