“This has been a special year, an incredible year.

In the past, I didn’t respect gods or Buddhas, because I didn’t believe in them at all.

If there were a god or Buddha in existence, how could it be possible that the country of the devout Chinese people would be destroyed and four million people would lose their precious lives?

If God has eyes, how could he let me, who fought for my country and my people, be separated from my daughter and suffer for thirty years?

But now I believe it a little, because God's arrangement is so clever. I was sent to the farm in Hailin County, and you happened to go here to work in the countryside as well.

Even though we are only a dozen miles apart, it is impossible for us to have any intersection, but the farm chose to find you to treat us.

Even if you went to help us treat our illness, we wouldn't have met each other, but you actually brought Xiaoxiao with you the second time.

Xiaoxiao looks so much like your mother that you would mistake her for your mother at first sight.

I was just wondering if it was destined by heaven, if your mother in heaven arranged all this.

This glass of wine is to celebrate our family's reunion. Although it's not perfect, it's the best arrangement possible."

Xiao Qingyang's eyes were filled with tears, revealing his true feelings. Yang Baiyi of course knew that what Xiao Qingyang said was not perfect, because his mother Xiao Zhiqing was no longer with us.

"cheers."

Everyone drank one together. Lin Wanru and Yang Xiaoxiao drank the pearl milk tea that Yang Baiyi specially prepared for them. It was warm and comfortable to drink.

"Grandma, you should raise a glass too!"

Yang Baiyi refilled everyone’s glasses.

They are all the closest elders, and Yang Baiyi will not favor one over the other.

"Thank God, my eldest grandson and granddaughter were brought to me. After five years on the farm, I never dared to dream that I would be able to enjoy the blessing of having a eldest grandson.

When I was on the farm, I complained about the unfairness of the world and how good people didn’t get rewarded. Now I am content.

Being able to meet my eldest grandchildren means I have no complaints about staying on the farm for the rest of my life."

Muxue didn't want to cry on New Year's Eve, so she forced herself not to mention her daughter, but tears were already welling up in her eyes.

"Grandma, everything will be fine. Good days are still ahead for you and grandpa."

Yang Baiyi didn't say it explicitly, but only mentioned vaguely that it would take another six or seven years for the disease to truly recover, so it was too early to predict it now.

"Yes, my eldest grandson is right. From now on, my grandparents will be waiting to enjoy the blessing of my eldest grandson.

When you and Wanru get married and have children, I will help you take care of them."

Mu Xue didn't hear anything and just thought that Yang Baiyi was comforting her.

The family had another drink.

Next, Yang Baiyi asked Xiao Fuxing to bring the wine, and Xiao Fuxing was still a little shy.

In front of Yang Baiyi, Xiao Fuxing had no awareness of being an elder.

He even thought that Yang Baiyi was like his own brother, taking care of him in every way and teaching him how to behave in society bit by bit.

"Uncle, just say whatever you want to say. We are a family and there is no need for so many rules."

Yang Baiyi encouraged his uncle as always.

Man is born innocent, and most of his personality is acquired.

The five years of hardship on the farm had a great impact on Xiao Fuxing, whose mental state was still not fully developed.

"The one who should be thanking Bai Yi the most is me. I shared the fatherly and motherly love that belonged to my sister. Bai Yi Feifan treated me with no barriers and took care of me in every way.

I followed my parents to the farm when I was fourteen. The heavy labor and intense mental pressure developed an inferiority complex and a cowardly character.

I also know that this is not right and I shouldn’t be that kind of person, but sometimes I can’t control anything and can only watch it happen.

After coming to Baiyi, although we are only three years apart in age, I can clearly feel his respect and sincerity towards me.

In the past two months, I have learned a lot from Bai Yi. Now I dare to go out, chat and make friends alone. Compared with before, I am more confident and sunny.

This is all thanks to Bai Yi. Thank you, Bai Yi, for helping me become more confident step by step and giving me a new life."

Xiao Fuxing raised his wine glass, his eyes full of gratitude and sincerity.

"Uncle, we are a family, there is no need to be so polite. I hope that the rest of our lives will be smooth and safe."

The uncle and nephew clinked their glasses together, and everyone followed suit.

Seeing how harmoniously the nephew and uncle get along, the old couple Xiao Qingyang are naturally very happy.

For the elderly, nothing makes them happier than the unity and friendship among the younger generations.

After the three elders raised their glasses, Yang Baiyi and Lin Wanru toasted each of them.

The family ate and chatted in a relaxed and warm atmosphere.

Yang Baiyi glanced at the empty desk in the middle hall. The only thing missing was a TV.

You're thinking too far ahead. Not to mention that the first Spring Festival Gala will not be held for more than ten years, Chenjiatun doesn't even have electricity yet.

As we ate and chatted, the two tables of seafood were almost finished.

People of this generation have big appetites, and seafood is indeed not very filling.

The New Year's Eve dinner lasted until after midnight. Yang Baiyi and Xiao Fuxing ran to the yard and lit a long string of firecrackers to welcome the arrival of the new year.

There are also people in the village who set off firecrackers sporadically, but as long as it is not a blatant sacrifice, no one will care.

After setting off the firecrackers, everyone went back to their rooms to sleep and did not stay up until dawn.

There will definitely be a lot of people coming to pay New Year's greetings tomorrow, and I will be busy. I might as well get some sleep tonight and rest up.

The old couple came to the east wing, and Muxue took out a brand new mattress from the kang cabinet, opened it, and spread it on the kang.

When making the quilt, a stack of banknotes and several red envelopes emerged from under the quilt.

"How can there be so much money?"

Mu Xue picked up the stack of money and took a quick look. There were dozens of Great Unity Banknotes, which amounted to hundreds of dollars!

"That kid in Bai Yi is really thoughtful. He's worried that we won't have enough money to give them New Year's money tomorrow morning, and he's afraid we'll lose face if we give it to them in person."

Xiao Qingyang weighed the money.

"Ordinary people can't even earn that much in a year, and yet our eldest grandson is giving it to us as New Year's money.

He is thoughtful, tactful, and considerate. No matter where he is, our eldest grandson will be able to thrive."

The old couple felt very relieved. Last New Year's Eve, Muxue was still feeling upset.

During the Chinese New Year, the elderly in ordinary families will more or less give New Year’s money to their younger generations on the first day of the New Year, but the old couple are short of money!

Who knew that the eldest grandson had already thought of it and had stuffed the money into the bedding of the old couple at some point.

"Look at these red envelopes. The printed designs are so beautiful. Printing technology is developing so fast nowadays."

Mu Xue held a red envelope with the four large gold-plated characters "Happy New Year" and a gold-plated auspicious beast pattern printed on it.

"Go to sleep! We have to get up early tomorrow, and the children are waiting to wish us a happy new year!"