In addition to these main dishes, she also prepared some side dishes: braised prawns, mapo tofu, hot and sour potato shreds, braised eggplant, cucumber salad, and vegetable meatball soup. Each dish was carefully prepared and looked and smelled delicious.
The kitchen was suddenly filled with an enticing aroma, as if a gourmet feast was about to begin. The fragrance danced lightly in the air like an elf, captivating everyone who smelled it.
"Wow, this smells amazing, doesn't it? I can't wait to try it!" Grandpa Liu couldn't help but exclaim. His eyes were fixed on the kitchen, as if he could already see the delicious food in front of him.
Grandma Liu also echoed: "Yes, Yanran, your cooking skills are really amazing! I am really in for a treat today." A satisfied smile appeared on his face, and he was obviously looking forward to tonight's dinner.
The children also said excitedly: "Wow, it's great to be able to eat Aunt Yanran's cooking again!" Liu Yunfei's laughter revealed his love and anticipation for food.
Everyone praised the meal, and everyone's face was filled with happy and satisfied smiles. They knew that this dinner was not just a simple meal, but also a time for family reunion, a time to share happiness and warmth with each other.
At this time, Liu Chuncheng also came with Liu Chunsheng, his wife Joanna and three children Liu Siping, Liu Silin and Liu Sijia.
Joanna was also very enthusiastic when she saw so many people: "Oh, you are all here! I was wondering why the magpies were calling non-stop at home today. It turns out that my eldest brother and second sister have come back to reunite with us. This is such great news!" As she spoke, she was busy greeting everyone.
Is someone who talks like this really the type who doesn't want her husband to go home and honor their parents? Everyone couldn't help but wonder. Is it true that appearances are not the best guide? Or is she just pretending to be warm, but actually harboring ulterior motives? Everyone speculated. But regardless, since she's back, they could only observe for a while. After all, the human heart is unpredictable, and only time will tell.
Liu Chunsheng, by contrast, seemed remarkably honest and simple. He greeted everyone warmly, addressing his family one by one. "Mom and Dad, we're back! Brother and sister-in-law, sister, this adorable little girl must be my niece. Welcome home!" He greeted Grandpa and Grandma Liu first, then went on to greet everyone else.
Liu Chunsheng, a technical backbone at the steel mill, holds a university degree. Despite his family's limited financial resources, his parents devoted their efforts to supporting their children's education. With the exception of Chunhua, who only completed junior high school due to health reasons, Liu Chunsheng was a rare university graduate of his time. However, due to the cancellation of the college entrance examination, Liu Chunsheng missed out on ten years of study.
Liu Yanran responded with a smile: "Hello, Uncle Four, Aunt Four, the food will be ready soon, please wait a moment." She kindly invited them to enjoy dinner together.
With everyone's tacit agreement, the exquisite dishes were meticulously laid out on the dining table, neatly arranged. The adults sat around one table, while the children happily gathered at another. Liu Yanran's meticulously prepared Maotai liquor was placed on the adults' table, while the children were served her own sweet and sour plum soup. Unfortunately, there was no refrigerator, so they couldn't add ice to the plum soup.
Each dish exuded an alluring aroma, as if telling everyone of its deliciousness. The vibrant colors were eye-catching and made one's mouth water. The family sat around the table, laughing and smiling, their eyes filled with joy.
"Come on, let's raise our glasses together and wish our family to be reunited and happy forever!" someone suggested, while raising the glass in his hand and looking at everyone with a smile.
Others responded and shouted in unison: "Cheers!"
The crisp clink of glasses echoed throughout the room, and a joyful atmosphere filled everyone's heart like a spring breeze. Everyone drank their fill, their faces filled with satisfied smiles. Laughter and conversation blended together, forming a warm and harmonious melody.
On this beautiful evening, the family enjoyed the joy of delicious food, shared laughter and stories, and filled the home with love and warmth, making every moment precious and unforgettable.
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