The old man smiled slightly and continued slowly: "All of this stems from the ancestral motto passed down from generation to generation in our Liu family - hard work, honesty and trustworthiness, never giving up, and self-improvement. Only by relying on one's own unremitting efforts can one gain the sincere respect of others and the coveted achievements." After hearing these words, the two men felt as if they had been enlightened, and were deeply touched and enlightened in their hearts.
At this time, Liu Yanran introduced the woman next to her to her uncle: "Uncle, this is my fourth sister-in-law. She is from Jing City. She was a classmate of my fourth brother and I at the same school. I've come here to invite you to their wedding banquet in three days."
Third Uncle stroked his beard gently and replied with great emotion: "Time flies. In the blink of an eye, you younger generations are all dating, starting families, and building careers! Looking back to the past, when we just moved here, your father was just a little kid of five or six years old. Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, more than forty years have passed. Time is really unforgiving, and I am getting old..." Before he finished speaking, Third Uncle couldn't help but coughed a few times, as if trying to ease the faint melancholy in his heart.
Liu Yanran patted his back gently to help him calm down, and said softly: "Third Uncle, you see, the country is developing so rapidly now, the future will definitely become better and better! As for you, just wait with peace of mind and enjoy a happy life!" Hearing this, Third Uncle's face broke into a bright smile, and he nodded repeatedly to express his agreement and expectation.
Then, Liu Yanran politely inquired about the residences of several other respected elders. Although everyone here was more or less related to each other, the Liu family always valued etiquette and always invited guests in order of seniority.
At that moment, Third Uncle suddenly turned around and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Little Fish, come here quickly!" Along with his voice, a petite figure scurried over like a bird. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a playful, lively, and innocent little girl. She was Third Uncle's beloved darling, Liu Yun.
Third Uncle extended his hand with a doting look on his face, gently stroking Liu Yun's black and shiny hair, and softly instructed: "Xiao Yu'er, this time it all depends on you! You have to take your sister Yanran, brother Guoxing and sister-in-law Wanjun, and first go to visit the families of the second wife, fourth uncle and eighth aunt. Be good!" As he spoke, he handed Xiao Yu'er two White Rabbit milk candies, which were just given to him by Liu Yanran.
Hearing this, Liu Yun nodded obediently like a docile little lamb, then jumped up and down with joy. Then, like a leader goose, she led the three people behind her, walking briskly in different directions towards the houses.
Along the way, Liu Yanran carefully carried a pile of carefully selected gifts. These gifts were carefully prepared and filled with endless affection and kindness. However, due to the large number of households she needed to visit, when these gifts were evenly distributed to each household, they didn't feel particularly generous.
It's worth noting that in this peaceful, warm, and welcoming village, nearly every household holds various, close, and inextricable kinship ties with the Liu family. This complex network of relatives has resulted in a considerable number of invited families. Yet, even in this situation, the genuine, sincere, and profound friendship displayed by the Liu family remains fervent, deeply moving, and deeply touching.
Despite the arduous task, the village, though large, was fortunately relatively close to the residents. After a day of non-stop work, the three of them successfully invited everyone they needed. As night fell, they returned home and immediately presented their work to their family, detailing the number of guests who would be attending the banquet so that Cao Cuilan could have an idea of the number of guests and better prepare for the banquet.
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