Everyone drank tea for a while, and when the time was almost up, the old man didn't move. The servants in the house filed out, carrying offerings for the ancestors.
At this time, Jiang Shaocheng came back with Suihe and Jiang Wenzhong.
The old man beamed with joy when he saw the three of them hurrying back. He stood up, took Suihe's hand, and proudly introduced him to everyone, "This is Wenyi from the Shaoming family. He's 28 years old, a special forces soldier in the military's special operations brigade, and the 47th generation head of our Jiang family."
The old man has been waiting for this day for so long, a full twenty-eight years!
Because Suihe had already introduced Jiang Huashu before the others came back, Suihe didn't delay after the introduction. He led all the tribesmen out of the living room and went directly to the ancestral hall to worship their ancestors.
After the ceremony, Jiang Shaocheng hurried off with Suihe and Jiang Wenzhong. Everyone knew they had something important to attend to, so no one said anything. They sat in the dining room waiting for the servants to serve the food. Then Aunt Wu started jumping around again, and even the food couldn't stop her from talking.
Professor Dong listened to Aunt Wu's noisy voice, but a gentle smile appeared on his face.
"I'm talking to the fourth child's family. I heard you're still in school and you were also kidnapped when you were young. Are you studying just to be with the fourth child? How do you feel about still going to school at such an old age?"
Okay, Shui Shui started to light the candles for Aunt Wu silently.
Professor Dong's expression didn't change at all; even the angle of his smile remained unchanged. He simply glanced at Aunt Wu and said, "Learning never ends. I believe everyone has a desire to constantly learn and improve, regardless of age. Besides, my experience studying at Peking University was driven more by my own interests and passion than anything else."
Aunt Wu was choked by Professor Dong's answer. She obviously didn't expect him to answer like that. She was stunned for a moment, then continued to try to bring up the topic, but her momentum was obviously much weaker.
"Oh, you're right. But if you read too much, you might become a nerd."
Professor Dong replied, "Better to be a nerd than an ignorant person."
Aunt Wu was completely speechless. She originally wanted to satirize Professor Dong, but she didn't expect to be rebuked by him and left speechless.
When others saw this scene, they laughed in their hearts, and at the same time they deeply admired Professor Dong's knowledge and demeanor.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Mrs. Jiang said, "Alright, let's all keep quiet. Today's family gathering is to celebrate the return of Shaoshu and Wenyi, and to pay respects to our ancestors. We should be happy, and as an aunt, you should set a good example."
When everyone heard the old lady say this, they all quieted down. After all, in the entire family, the eldest wife was the most respected person, and the words of the couple had irrefutable authority. This was the rule for generations.
Aunt Wu was so disappointed that she sat down in a bad mood and stopped talking. Seeing this, Mrs. Jiang quickly changed the subject and talked about some trivial matters at home, and the scene gradually became lively.
The banquet boasted a dazzling array of dishes, making everyone salivate. This year's menu was noticeably more sumptuous than in previous years, featuring a wide variety of delicacies from land and sea, as well as a combination of meat and vegetables. For years, people had lived a frugal and austere lifestyle, refusing to indulge in the slightest extravagance, fearing criticism and criticism if others discovered it.
In addition, there was a shortage of supplies, and even food was not available. Since last year, the spring breeze of reform and opening up has swept across the land of our country, the economy has recovered, and people's material life has improved a lot.
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