"Xiao Ye, Happy New Year!" The two of them responded enthusiastically.
"Happy New Year!" Ye Linchen looked at the dining table and offered, "Shall we make dumplings? I'll join you."
"Sure, it'll be more fun with more people!" Aunt Chen picked up a clean apron and handed it to Ye Linchen. "Wear this, so you don't get your clothes dirty."
Ye Linchen took the apron, tied it on, rolled up her sleeves, and joined the dumpling-making team.
Aunt Shen's husband, Uncle He, brought out a large pot lid from the kitchen and said with a smile, "Put the wrapped dumplings here. Xiao Ye, do you like the chive filling we made today?"
"I love it! I love chive dumplings the most. Thank you, Uncle He," Ye Linchen said quickly.
"Alright, the three of you can take charge of making dumplings, and your uncle and I will go and cook a few other dishes."
After Aunt Shen finished making the arrangements, she went into the kitchen with Uncle He.
In the living room, Ye Linchen, He Yongqiang, and Luo Yongmei were making dumplings while chatting about everyday matters, creating a harmonious and warm atmosphere.
Before they knew it, the pot lid was covered with plump, white dumplings, and Aunt Shen and her husband had also prepared several of their signature dishes.
There were braised pork, sweet and sour fish, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and steaming dumplings, filling the table to the brim.
He Yongqiang brought out a large tray of firecrackers from inside the house and called out, "Let's go outside and set off some firecrackers."
In Jiangcheng, it is customary to set off firecrackers before the New Year's Eve dinner to announce to everyone that our family's New Year's Eve dinner is about to begin.
"Xiao Ye, go with us. We'll wait for you to come back at home."
Ye Linchen agreed and excitedly followed He Yongqiang and Luo Yongmei out.
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