On the 29th day of the lunar year, Liu Yanran accompanied her mother Cao Cuilan and her aunt He Xiuzhen to prepare food for the New Year, while Liu Guoxing, accompanied by his father Liu Chunping and his uncle Cao Dejun, went to the Deng family to deliver holiday gifts.
Liu Yanran, Cao Cuilan, and He Xiuzhen were busy in the kitchen, preparing a sumptuous meal. They divided the work and worked together, carrying out each step in an orderly manner.
Cao Cuilan expertly kneaded the dough, dividing it into small pieces before rolling it into thin sheets with a rolling pin. Liu Yanran prepared the meat filling, scooping a suitable amount onto the dough, and then rolled it into plump meatballs. He Xiuzhen, in charge of frying the meatballs, heated the oil, placed them in the pan, and deep-fried them until golden brown.
While the meatballs were frying, Liu Yanran and Cao Cuilan were busy preparing the braised meat. They cut the meat into small pieces and cooked it in a pot. Next, they added various seasonings to the pot and cooked a rich marinade. Finally, they placed the cooked meat in the marinade to soak, allowing it to fully absorb the flavor.
The steamed buns were ready, and the aroma of them filled the kitchen. The three of them looked at the fruits of their labor, smiles of satisfaction on their faces. They brought the delicious food to the table, and the family sat together, enjoying this sumptuous dinner.
Accompanied by his father and uncle, Liu Guoxing went to his father-in-law's house with the prepared New Year gifts. After all, he was going to marry the man's daughter after the New Year, so he prepared generous gifts. Deng's mother liked him more and more.
As soon as he entered the house, Liu Guoxing warmly greeted his father-in-law Deng Shichang and mother-in-law Lu Cheng, and then handed them the gifts one by one. Deng Shichang took the gifts with a smile and said, "Guoxing, you came just like that, and you brought so many gifts. You are so polite."
Lu Cheng also echoed, "Yes, yes, we're all family from now on, no need to be so formal." He then greeted Cao Dejun and Liu Chunping next to him. "Father-in-law, who is this person next to you?"
She had met Liu Chunping the last time she proposed marriage, but this was Cao Dejun's first time here. Cao Dejun hurried forward and introduced himself with a smile: "I'm Guoxing's uncle. I've heard Guoxing mention you for a long time and have always wanted to come and see you. Today finally gives me the chance."
Deng Wanjun stepped forward and greeted them gracefully. "Hello, uncle," she said, then made tea for them.
Deng Shichang and Lu Cheng nodded repeatedly, inviting everyone to sit down and have some tea and chat. Liu Guoxing chatted with his father-in-law and mother-in-law, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Before they knew it, it was lunchtime. Deng's mother went to the kitchen to cook, and Deng Wanjun helped her mother. Liu Guoxing also wanted to help, but was stopped by Deng Shichang. "You are the guest today, just sit and rest. There will be plenty of opportunities to show your abilities in the future."
Liu Guoxing had no choice but to sit down and continue chatting with Deng Shichang, Cao Dejun, and Liu Chunping. After a while, the meal was ready, and everyone gathered around to eat. During the meal, both sets of parents chatted happily, full of anticipation for their two children's futures.
Liu Guoxing smiled and said, "This is a small gift from me, and it's what I should do." After that, he took out a red envelope from his pocket, handed it to Lu Cheng, and said, "Auntie, this is a red envelope from me for you. I wish you a happy new year and good health."
The mother-in-law took the red envelope, smiled from ear to ear, and said, "Thank you Guoxing, you are such a sensible child." Judging from the Liu family's arrogance when they proposed marriage, the Liu family was not short of money, so they did not refuse, and they also prepared a very generous dowry for their daughter.
Then, Liu Guoxing and the others chatted about family matters, asking about their health and living conditions. Deng Shichang smiled and said, "We are all fine, don't worry. How are you and Wanjun's wedding preparations going?"
Liu Guoxing replied with a smile: "Everything is ready. We are just waiting to hold the wedding after the New Year."
Hearing this news, Deng Shichang showed a relieved smile on his face. He patted Liu Guoxing on the shoulder and nodded with satisfaction: "That's good, that's good. Wanjun is a good girl, you must treat her well in the future."
Liu Guoxing solemnly promised Deng Shichang: "Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely treat Wanjun well."
After saying this, everyone smiled knowingly, and the atmosphere became even warmer and more harmonious.
The Deng brothers were all soldiers, holding important positions in the Beijing Military Region. The eldest, Deng Jianjun, served as the region's chief of staff. He had profound knowledge of military strategy and operational planning, and made significant contributions to the region's development.
The second brother, Deng Jianmin, is the commander of the military region’s special forces. He leads the troops to perform tasks in various complex environments and has repeatedly made military achievements.
The third brother, Deng Jianqiang, is responsible for the logistics support of the military region. With efficient management and thoughtful service, he ensures the supply of materials and equipment maintenance of the troops.
Several brothers of the Deng family have achieved remarkable achievements in their respective positions. Their efforts and dedication have made important contributions to the development of the Beijing Military Region and the security and stability of the country.
They are the pride of the Deng family and the pillars of the country. Deng Wanjun is the only girl in the family, so she has been loved since childhood.
Because Deng Wanjun was getting married on the eighth day of the first lunar month, they did not take a holiday during the Lunar New Year and waited until her sister got married to rest. This way, everyone could celebrate this important moment together and spend more time with their family.
There are only two girls in the Deng family of this generation, Deng Wanru and Deng Wanjun. The rest are boys. Deng Wanru is the child of Deng Wanjun's uncle.
There are three other boys in their family, two of whom are older than Deng Wanru, and the other is a younger brother, but all of them are older than Deng Wanjun. Therefore, Deng Wanjun became the youngest in the family and received much attention and love.
This special status allowed her to experience greater warmth and care during her growth. Both her elders and siblings took extra care of her, providing her with more care and support. Through her own hard work, she was admitted to university and became the pride of her family.
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