But most importantly, as a family, we must be united, trust each other, and support one another.
He looked at Su Ning and said in an exceptionally gentle tone, "It's a blessing for Yun Shu to have you in our family, and it's a blessing for our whole family as well. This family is becoming more and more lively and better and better."
Upon hearing this, the aunt's eyes welled up slightly, and she quickly nodded with a smile.
The younger brother looked at his wife with a smile, his eyes full of love.
Under the table were the two people's hands, tightly clasped together.
The old man then looked at the children: "Liu Liu, Jing Xing, Zhi He, Jin Yu, Yan Qing, Zhi Wei, you must study hard and be like your parents, becoming useful people to the country and society."
Finally, he raised his glass: "I won't say anything else, it's all in this drink. I hope our family will always be like this, peaceful and happy, always together! Cheers!"
"cheers!"
Wishing Great-Grandpa good health!
"May our family be happy and joyful forever!"
The clinking of wine glasses and beverage cups of all sizes created a crisp, pleasant sound, intertwined with laughter, filling the entire restaurant.
On a whim, my maternal grandparents also raised their glasses and said a few words.
"Brother Bai has said everything he needed to say. My wife and I will just add one more thing: we old folks should also take good care of our health and live long enough to watch our children grow up, get married, and establish their careers!"
Dean Xu was also coaxed by everyone to stand up with a smile and say a few words.
After the elders finished speaking, Mr. Xiao happily raised his glass, "Great! May our whole family be happy, safe, and healthy!"
Everyone raised their glasses in unison to echo the sentiment.
The meal was enjoyed in a harmonious and pleasant manner.
After dinner, the children played and ate snacks on the newly laid carpet in the living room, while the adults sat together to drink tea, chat, and watch TV.
Ms. Liu and her daughter were also pulled in to join them.
A cheerful program was playing on TV, but no one seemed to really care about the content; everyone was enjoying the warm atmosphere of being surrounded by family.
Outside the window, the moonlight was bright, and the winter breeze carried a biting chill, but inside the house it was as warm as spring.
Bai Yajing leaned gently on Xiao Che's shoulder, watching the elders' satisfied smiles and the children playing carefree.
She recalled the twists and turns in her journey of getting to know, fall in love with, and overcome numerous obstacles in her life. She also remembered the tolerance, support, and deep love that this large family had given her along the way.
Xiao Che seemed to sense her emotions, and gently took her hand under the table with his large, warm hand, asking in a low voice, "Are you tired?"
Bai Yajing shook her head, looked up at him, her eyes reflecting the warm light and overflowing happiness: "I'm not tired, I just feel... life is so good right now!"
Xiao Che followed her gaze, his cold and hard features softening in front of his family. He tightened his grip and replied in a low, firm voice, "Yes, it will get even better in the future."
There are countless forms of happiness in the world, but for them, after the passage of time and the trials of life, this moment of peace and reunion is the most perfect ending.
The red lanterns in the courtyard lit up, their soft glow enveloping this little world, enveloping all the laughter and tender affection, a feeling that will last forever.
The End!
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