After the meal, the group didn't go straight back to the courtyard house, but instead went to Ben Leihu's house first.
Yu Qian is currently staying at his house. Yu Wanlin also found out Ben Lei Hu's identity during dinner.
It turns out he's Fatty's second brother-in-law—his relationship with Chen Yan is already settled, and they'll be getting married in March; this relationship is even closer than that of Yu Qian from her family!
After unloading and packing all the bags, Yu Wanlin solemnly took out a piece of clothing from her bag:
"This was made for Chen Mengqi. I don't know how tall she is now, or if it will fit her."
The fat man quickly took it with both hands, unfolded it and looked at it. He had to admit that people at this time really had amazing skills!
Take the dress that Yu Wanlin made for Chen Mengqi, for example. Not only is it not at all unfashionable, but the material itself, even though we don't know what it is, feels just as good as polyester from later generations.
The color is a light green, which suits a young girl perfectly; even the buttons are not the kind that are commonly used now, where a row of large hidden buttons is sewn down the middle of the garment and can be easily opened by pulling along the collar.
Instead, they feature retro-style Chinese knot buttons, each sewn into the shape of a fish, like ripples on a spring pond where fish swim freely...
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As people get older, they tend to enjoy being around people.
Yu Wanlin enjoyed the lively atmosphere, but was also secretly surprised that so many people were spending the New Year at her niece's husband's house.
Originally, Fatty wanted to invite his aunt to his house at noon, but Yu Wanlin firmly refused.
Other days are fine, but who goes to visit someone's family on New Year's Eve?
Left with no other choice, the fat man had to let Yu Qian accompany her.
Today, the women in this room include Yu Li, Chen Yan, Chen Fang, Xiao Dang, Qin Jingru, Chen Mengqi, and Xu Xiyue.
Add Yu Wanlin, and that makes eight people, just enough for one table.
There were fewer male comrades, only five: Fatty, Benleihu, Shazhu, Xu Damao, and Yu Qian.
Seeing that everyone was staying inside and none of the women were going to the kitchen to lend a hand, Yu Wanlin became extremely anxious.
She made an excuse to go to the toilet, and Yu Li accompanied her. After they left, Yu Wanlin said to her, "Don't think I'm being a nag, but how can you let your husband be busy in the kitchen while you all sit inside watching TV?"
Yu Li laughed heartily: "Auntie, you really are biased. Don't worry, Fatty and Silly... He Yuzhu are both chefs, and they hate it when someone is making things difficult for them while they're working."
Yu Wanlin asked skeptically, "Really?" Then she added, "You people are so polite around here. Even that kid Yu Qian calls me 'you' all the time, it makes me feel so awkward!"
Yu Li laughed so hard she almost fell over: "This is the rule, everyone calls you that, please bear with it, sir."
Smiles are contagious, and Yu Wanlin was amused by her too. She affectionately slapped Yu Li's bottom and said, "You, with such a big bottom, how come you didn't give birth to a big, healthy boy?"
Yu Li pouted, her lips trembling with grievance: "Oh dear, Auntie! It's the New Year, why do you have to bring up such a sore subject!"
Yu Wanlin pointed at her: "You're getting angry, aren't you? You're not even calling me 'you' anymore."
Yu Li rolled her eyes at the retort. To be honest, Yu Wanlin's Mandarin with a Taiyuan accent was actually quite funny.
If you haven't heard of it, just think of Li Yunlong. There's a line in the series: "Yamamoto, I... you're an immortal!"
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On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head.
This day is also March 10th in the Gregorian calendar.
Yu Wanlin had stayed since the Spring Festival, and feeling that it was time to go home now that spring was here, she said goodbye.
All good things must come to an end. Although Yu Li was very reluctant to part with her aunt, she could only silently pack her things.
Seeing this, the fat man couldn't bear it and suggested, "The Summer Palace reopened to the public in January this year. I think the spring scenery is just right now, so why don't we take the children and invite more people to go to the Summer Palace together as a farewell to Auntie? What do you think?"
A spring outing? Chen Mengqi's school organizes one every year around this time; they've been to the Forbidden City and Beihai Park before!
The fat man's suggestion was quickly approved by the vast majority of people, and Yu Wanlin could only obey the majority.
The Summer Palace, formerly known as Qingyi Garden, is located in the western suburbs of Beijing, about 15 kilometers from the city center. It covers an area of about 290 hectares and is adjacent to the Old Summer Palace.
It is a large-scale landscape garden built on the basis of Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, modeled after West Lake in Hangzhou, and drawing on many techniques of Jiangnan gardens. It is also the best-preserved royal palace and garden.
It's not appropriate to ride a bicycle to such a far place. So everyone simply takes the bus.
Everyone came this time.
Like the fat family; the eldest sister's family; the second sister; and the shameless Thunder Tiger...
Benleihu looked at the fat man with a resentful expression. His wedding date with Chen Yan was getting closer and closer, and lately the fat man had been treating him even worse. Sigh!
In addition, Fatty also had his older sister lure Chen Gangqiang and Zhou Haiqin, a married couple, to come over.
The elderly couple weren't originally going to come, but they heard that it was to send off Yu Li's aunt, so they gave the fat man the honor.
In addition, Yu Qian, Qin Longhu, and Zhang Qian also came.
Training has been tough lately, and Qinlonghu wanted to take her out for a break.
Three families also came to the courtyard: Xu Damao's family, Shazhu's family, and Yan Jiecheng and his wife.
Ever since Fatty got Xiao Dang to separate from the Jia family and dismissed the three old men in the courtyard after the "Shit Brother" incident, Yan Jiecheng has completely joined forces with him.
That's why he's quick-witted and dared to be the first to venture into the sea to eat crabs.
The couple now have Fatty by their side, not only getting plenty of benefits but also avoiding the endless scheming and calculations that his father used to do.
For example, even the train ticket for today was paid for by Yu Li.
Xiao Dang was the happiest of all to be able to come out and play!
Chattering incessantly: "Uncle Fatty, this is the first time I've ever been to the Summer Palace in my entire life. Thank you for bringing me out to broaden my horizons!"
The fat man chuckled and said, "Your silly dad is even worse than you. He's over fifty and has never traveled!"
Sha Zhu was furious: "Fatty, you're only in your fifties. Who hasn't left home yet? Who? Let me tell you, I'm about the same age as your Chen Mengqi, and I've been traveling all over the country with my dad, learning new skills."
"Oh yes, yes, your dad will take you to Qinghe, Shahe, Changping County; Nankou, Qinglongqiao, Kangzhuangzi..."
Sha Zhu almost jumped up: "Your dad just took you to the overpass to perform crosstalk!"
The fat man quietly pointed at Old Chen: "My dad's over there, why don't you go over and talk to him?"
Well, Sha Zhu felt incredibly jealous again. What? Just showing off how big your family is, how you're a loving family? How annoying!
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