"Anything you don't object to?"
Grandma Feng walked in happily with her eldest and second daughters-in-law and granddaughter-in-law. As soon as she entered, she heard them saying that they had no objections. She looked at her grandson, granddaughter, and granddaughter-in-law and asked with a smile.
Luo Yao smiled and replied, "Grandma, Zhizhi said that my brother-in-law ordered two sheep to roast on New Year's Eve. I thought that roasting a whole sheep takes time, so why don't we just have a barbecue for our New Year's Eve dinner tonight?"
"Prepare a few more hearty dishes, and the whole family can sit around in the yard and grill and eat them."
"Then prepare a few bottles of wine and drinks, as well as fruit and snacks. This way, the New Year's Eve dinner will be both plentiful and have a good atmosphere."
"That's a really good idea!" Aunt Dong Yuxian agreed.
Grandma Feng also thought it was a good idea, but she didn't respond immediately. Instead, she looked at her second daughter-in-law and the others, "What about you all? What are your thoughts? Do you want to have barbecue for New Year's Eve dinner or prepare some other dishes?"
"I'm fine with anything, it depends on what everyone thinks," said Aunt Ji Yijun.
"If everyone thinks it's okay to have barbecue, then it's settled. If there's a disagreement, then the minority will go with the majority, or we can prepare two kinds of New Year's Eve dinner that night."
Some people eat barbecue, some eat rice; do whatever makes you happy.
Third sister-in-law Jiang Min and eldest sister-in-law He Shuqin exchanged glances. Then, the two sisters-in-law spoke to Alice in English, asking for her opinion, before eldest sister-in-law He Shuqin spoke.
"None of us have any objections. It mainly depends on what everyone thinks. I'm open to anything."
She's not picky about food; as long as it tastes good, she'll eat it.
However, roasted whole lamb sounds pretty good, and it seems very appetizing. Plus, there are a lot of people in my family, about twenty or so, so the atmosphere of grilling together is really good and lively.
"Wait here, I'll go to the kitchen and ask Yaqin what she thinks."
After Grandma Feng finished speaking, she turned around and walked out of the hall and went to the kitchen. As soon as she entered the kitchen, she immediately asked Shen Yaqin a question.
"Yaqin, the young people are planning to have a barbecue on New Year's Eve. What do you think?"
Shen Yaqin immediately replied, "Sure! When we were in the countryside, we often had barbecues during the New Year. We would grill food, drink, and chat. You know what? It really made the New Year atmosphere different."
"So it's settled then?" Old Mrs. Feng confirmed with her again.
"Okay, no problem!"
Shen Yaqin nodded with a smile, reached out and picked up the two chickens, put them on the cutting board, and started chopping the chicken meat with a knife. Her son said that Zhizhi was craving chicken stew with mushrooms, and luckily there were still a few live chickens and mushrooms at home.
And sure enough, she arranged it!
"Then I'll go tell them and then come in to help."
Grandma Feng said with a smile, then walked briskly back to the main room to tell Feng Zhiyi and the others that the New Year's Eve dinner had been decided. She then went back to the kitchen to help prepare lunch.
Feng Zhiyi and her several cousins were chatting happily in the living room. The aunts and cousins got along very well and had a very good relationship. However, they had to use English when they chatted.
Because she, the future fourth sister-in-law, cannot understand Chinese.
So, to be considerate of Alice's feelings, everyone mostly communicated in English.
After all, Alice is a distinguished guest, and this is her first time visiting Z country, so we certainly can't neglect her.
Moreover, according to Grandma and Aunt, Fourth Brother Feng Henglin's good news is coming soon, and he may marry Alice next year!
As her own fourth sister-in-law, Feng Zhiyi definitely has to take good care of her!
As for Lu Lingxiao, he was talking with Grandpa Huo, Grandpa Feng, Uncle Feng, Uncle Feng, and several cousins in the courtyard. At first, they were just talking about everyday things, but after chatting for a while, Grandpa Huo brought up the matter of the transfer.
"After the New Year, we will hand over the things here properly and make preparations in advance. The transfer has been confirmed. In late April, I will be transferred to the new base in the southern province."
When Old Master Huo called back to Beijing yesterday, his former superior told him about Lu Lingxiao's transfer, saying that Lu Lingxiao should prepare to go to the special forces base in April.
The base is currently under construction, and dormitories, family quarters, canteens, and other facilities are also under construction at the same time. It is expected to be completed in March.
"After this transfer, even more people will be watching you."
"Especially those in Old Man Su's family, you must be extra careful. Su Yunfei's matter is a thorn in Old Man Su's side."
"And then there's Old Chen. Old Chen and the Su family have always had a good relationship. Plus, Old Su's daughter married into the Chen family, making the two families even closer."
"The Chen family has some influence in the capital. If the two families join forces, it will cause some trouble."
"Then there's the Liang family. Old Liang wanted to put his sons into the special forces, but Old Xie scolded him, and Old Liang has been holding a grudge ever since."
“His sons aren’t particularly capable; through the proper channels, none of them would get in.”
So, Old Man Liang subconsciously wanted to use connections to get his sons into the special forces, skip the assessment, and directly place them in the special forces.
"Don't worry, Grandpa, I know what I'm doing," Lu Lingxiao said softly.
"Just be careful."
After thinking for a moment, Grandpa Huo added, "Also, you and Zhiyi were just awarded the First-Class Merit by the military, so for the merits you made in this mission, after the final decision of the leadership group, you and Zhiyi will both be awarded the Third-Class Merit."
A first-class merit award is definitely not acceptable, otherwise it would be too conspicuous.
The couple had just been awarded a first-class merit, and immediately made another great contribution. At this time, they should keep a low profile.
As the saying goes: It's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings.
Many people were already envious of Lu Lingxiao and Feng Zhiyi's abilities. If they are awarded another great merit, it's easy to imagine how many troublemakers will jump out to cause them trouble.
Furthermore, the position of special forces commander is highly coveted.
Lu Lingxiao gave a low "hmm." He and Zhizhi had already guessed this decision from above.
The military couldn't possibly award both of them first-class merits consecutively, nor even second-class merits, because it wouldn't be in accordance with military regulations. So he and Zhizhi weren't too surprised.
A third-class merit is fine.
Anyway, he and Zhizhi aren't lacking in merit.
The grandfather and grandson talked about military matters, while Grandpa Feng, Uncle Feng, Uncle Feng, and the four Feng brothers sat quietly listening. They couldn't get a word in edgewise, so they could only listen.
Meanwhile, at the family compound...
Ma Hongying had just picked up the yarn, ready to knit for a while, when there was a sudden knock on the door—
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