The busy work in the kitchen has finally come to an end.
He Yanzhi carried out the last steaming hot braised fish, placed it in the center of the already fully stocked octagonal table, and called out loudly:
"He Yi, He Qi, come and get the food! He Sheng, take your sister to wash her hands, it's time to eat!"
"Coming!" He Yi and He Qi ran into the kitchen and skillfully helped bring out the bowls of rice and soup.
He Sheng resignedly took Xiao Xingyun's chubby little hand and said, "Come on, you little clingy thing, go wash your hands."
"Lucky can wash himself!" Little Lucky said, but he still obediently followed his brother, his short legs moving quickly.
Once everyone was seated, the problem arose.
Little Lucky absolutely refused to sit in the seat reserved for her by her parents. Instead, she insisted on squeezing into the chair next to He Sheng, pressing her little body tightly against him, and demanding in her childish voice, "Brother Sheng, feed me!"
Xi Mufan pushed up his glasses, trying to project a fatherly authority, "Xingyun, sit still and eat by yourself! Don't bother your brother."
Baiyun gently persuaded, "Lucky, be obedient and come sit here with Mom."
Little Lucky shook her head vigorously, clinging to He Sheng's arm and refusing to let go. "No! I want Brother Sheng to feed me! The food tastes better when Brother Sheng feeds me!"
Everyone was amused by her twisted logic and stubborn little face.
He Sheng had a look of disgust on his face that said, "I really can't do anything with you."
But she resignedly picked up Xiao Xingyun's special little bowl and spoon and said to Xi Mufan and Bai Yun, "Uncle, Aunt, it's okay, I'll feed her, you eat first."
Guan Yuanxiu and Qin Yue couldn't stop smiling as they watched this loving scene between the siblings.
"Alright, alright, let the child feed her. Shengsheng is patient," Qin Yue said, and everyone stopped insisting.
The family reunion dinner officially began, with a warm and lively atmosphere.
Everyone ate and chatted, enjoying themselves immensely.
Having finished eating, Guan Wenru stood up with a smile and picked up the teacup in front of her.
Her gaze swept gently over each of her relatives present, her eyes filled with gratitude and happiness.
"Dad, Mom, Baiyun, Mufan..." she said softly, her voice gentle, "and my three precious sons, and my little lucky baby! These past five years have been so hard for everyone... especially Yanzhi, and Mom and Dad, you've worried yourself sick over me! Thank you for not giving up on me, thank you for always being there for me and waiting for me."
Her words made the atmosphere somewhat touching, and Qin Yue's eyes reddened again.
Guan Wenru smiled, trying to lighten the mood, "Now I'm back, really back! From now on, let's make our family happy and prosperous! I'll toast everyone with tea instead of wine!"
However, as soon as she finished speaking, He Yanzhi beside her stood up abruptly, his movements so fast that they even created a gust of wind.
He was also holding his own wine glass, staring intently at her.
Guan Wenru was taken aback by his sudden action. She turned her head to look at him, her eyes filled with doubt and a gentle smile. "What are you doing? I'm offering a toast."
He Yanzhi gazed at her, his eyes deep and filled with undisguised love.
A gentle smile played on his lips, and his voice was deep, "I know, I'm with you! We are one. All the gratitude is with you, and all the future is with you."
After he finished speaking, there was a brief silence on the table.
immediately…
"Ugh~" Led by He Sheng, the triplets immediately let out an exaggerated, drawn-out sound of disgust!
They all made a gesture that made them shiver.
He Sheng clicked his tongue twice, rolled his eyes, and muttered under his breath, "Dad...do you have to be so clingy? It's so cheesy..."
He Yanzhi swept a sharp look at him, carrying the authority of 'fatherly love'.
He Sheng immediately shrank his neck and quickly made a zipping motion with his hand near his mouth to indicate that he should shut up.
Seeing how funny it was, Little Lucky immediately copied He Sheng, making random zipping motions with his chubby little hands over his pouting lips, while also making hissing sounds.
Her adorable and innocent little face instantly made the whole family burst into laughter.
Guan Wenru couldn't help but laugh out loud, her heart feeling as if it were filled with honey.
She turned her head and exchanged a glance with He Yanzhi; both of them shared the same tacit understanding and deep affection in their eyes.
Amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, the two men's glasses gently clinked together, producing a crisp sound.
All the hardships are over, and every day from now on will be filled with reunion and happiness.
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Over the next few months, Guan Wenru turned down all work offers and social engagements, devoting herself entirely to enjoying her newly regained family life.
She picks up and drops off her three sons from school every day, and watching them laugh and play as they pour out of the school gate is one of her greatest joys.
It must be said that her three sons have indeed inherited all the good looks of their parents.
At only eleven years old, he already showed a tall and straight figure and handsome features.
He Yi is composed, He Qi is handsome, and He Sheng is sunny. These three handsome young men with different styles are sure to turn heads when they walk together.
Guan Wenru had seen more than once that little girls would secretly look at them, or run over with blushing faces, give them a piece of candy or a small note, and then run away quickly.
Every time Guan Wenru saw it, she couldn't help but laugh, secretly sighing to herself: indeed, no matter the era, it's a world that judges by appearance.
Not long after the school bell rang that day, the children poured out like birds released from their cages.
Guan Wenru smiled as she searched for those three familiar figures in the crowd.
Before she could even see her son, a little girl with two pigtails, wearing a clean floral jacket... who looked timid, ran up to her first.
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