Jiang Si glanced at it and immediately gave a thumbs up, "It's really well roasted."
“Of course, I spent ages picking this out.” Chris blurted out the truth. “I baked several trays before I finally picked out this little bit.”
ah?
Jiang Si asked in confusion, "What about the remaining cookies?"
"Chi Heng took it and disposed of it."
Chris lowered her voice, "He said that food cannot be wasted in China, and if someone finds out, they will be called to the police station for questioning."
"Is it that serious?" she asked.
Seeing that Chi Heng looked a little uncomfortable, Jiang Si saw through it but didn't say anything, and said with a smile, "Yes, he's right."
As they spoke, the group arrived at the old house.
At this moment, Mother Huo had already placed the items needed for the baby's first birthday celebration on the red carpet on the living room floor.
The purpose of the first birthday celebration is to bring good luck, so it usually involves displaying items such as calligraphy brushes, abacuses, seals, ruyi scepters, coins, and books.
These were all prepared by Jiang Si herself, and there weren't many, only ten items in total.
But now, at a glance, there are clearly more than ten more items.
It was only after asking that they learned that Huo Tingzhou had added a model airplane he had made himself to the room early that morning.
Later, Grandpa and Grandma Huo came and added another longevity lock inside.
Then my aunt added a harmonica, and my uncle added a key.
And so, you added one item and I added one item, and now there are dozens of items on the blanket!
Just then, the old man, who had been silent all along, placed his military medals on it.
Not just one, but a whole box!
Fearing that his great-grandchildren wouldn't see it, the old man specially opened the box and placed it in a spot where the two children could see it at a glance and reach out to touch it.
That's why they say old ginger is spicier.
After reading it, Uncle San slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Oh dear, if I had known, I would have put it on later!"
The two little ones were still a bit confused, wondering why the adults put everything on the ground and what would happen if they stepped on it.
So he grabbed his little basket, which he usually used to put his toys in, and said to Jiang Si, "Mommy, put it in~"
Ah, this...
Wouldn't that be too greedy?
Jiang Si was both amused and exasperated.
However, with so many things to choose from, not only were the two little ones overwhelmed, but she herself didn't know which one to pick.
However, before she could speak, the crowd started jeering, with some telling them to grab the "Big Unity" (a symbol of unity in Chinese culture) and others telling them to grab the "Jade Ruyi" (a symbol of good fortune).
No matter what they said, the two little ones sat there obediently, waiting for their mother to give them instructions.
They would only take whichever one their mother told them to like.
Without any hesitation, Sui Sui headed straight for the box of military medals in front of her.
Jiang Si was not surprised by this; children at this stage are simply powerless against the gold and red color scheme of military medals.
Unexpectedly, after receiving her military medals, Sui Sui immediately chose a first-class merit medal.
She raised her little hand high, determined to give it to her father.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
Goodness, this is the first time I've ever seen someone pick something during a baby's first birthday celebration and then immediately start "whipping" their own father.
Huo Tingzhou then squatted down, solemnly accepting the medal his son handed him, and responded earnestly.
"Okay, Dad will try his best!"
Sui Sui was unaware that because of his unintentional act of sharing, Huo Tingzhou would go all out in the days that followed, making everyone's scalp tingle.
Compared to Sui Sui's decisiveness, Zhao Zhao was somewhat conflicted.
After blinking her big eyes for a while, she finally chose the abacus from among all the items.
“Your daughter is just like you.” As everyone was saying auspicious words, Huo Tingzhou turned his head and looked over, his eyes gentle, and said, “When you were first born, you picked up this too.”
If he hadn't mentioned it, Jiang Si would have almost forgotten.
It turns out that Huo Tingzhou was also present when I was born.
What was originally a warm and loving memory turned sour when Jiang Si joked, "Who knows, maybe your future son-in-law will be just like you, witnessing his wife and daughter's first birthday ceremony."
Huo Tingzhou's mood instantly soured.
He wasn't the only one whose mood soured; just as everyone was chatting and laughing, preparing to head to the auditorium, the security guard at the gate came looking for them—
Today, the Huo family is holding their first birthday banquet, and there are many people coming and going early in the morning.
But no matter who comes, they must first register at the gate, and then a member of the Huo family must come to confirm their identity before the guards will let them through.
It's a bit of a hassle, but with so many old men living in the compound, safety is the top priority.
If you can just register casually and get in, no one can bear the responsibility if something goes wrong.
The Huo family could understand this.
I had already informed the gatekeeper in advance, and everything was done according to the rules.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Huo and the old man had already gone to the auditorium to arrange their seats.
Seeing that the other person looked hurried, Jiang Si quickly asked a question.
"Guard Li, what happened?"
Guard Li said, "A few people have come outside. They say they are your relatives. Why don't you send someone over to check on them?"
"Relatives?" Jiang Si frowned.
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