With only a few days left until the New Year, Yu Yin had prepared everything she needed to, but the food couldn't be prepared in advance and had to be made fresh on the day of the New Year.
Yu's father and his family have a long holiday this year and are going back to Yangshi to visit their grandparents, so Yu Yin's family of four will spend the Spring Festival alone.
What Yu Yin found amusing was that Lu Shurui's cousin and Wang Mengyao, who had taken leave to visit relatives and were preparing to return to Shanghai, made a point of contacting Lu Shurui before leaving, asking if he had anything to take back with him, saying they could help.
No need. Yu Yin was too lazy to deal with them. One of them was always trying to take advantage of others, and the other was full of ulterior motives. It was better to stay away from them and not ruin their lives.
Meanwhile, the military compound in Kyoto was in an uproar, with several families exclaiming in disbelief!
"I heard that Wenye and the others sent New Year's gifts home. Is that true?"
As soon as Wang Wenye's grandfather, General Wang, entered the door, he asked anxiously, somewhat incredulously. Wenye left in a huff.
It must be said, Wang Wenye's family background is truly extraordinary. His grandfather held a high position and lived in a general's mansion, and his father's generation also mostly served in the military. In their generation, there were many younger members, but resources were limited. Every family wanted their children to join the military and secure a good position. Ultimately, as a result of this power struggle, this group of children from high-ranking military compounds, whether they liked it or not, were all sent to the southwestern border.
Grandpa Wang knew his grandson was unwilling to accept defeat. In terms of strength and intelligence, he was among the best of his brothers, but there was no other way; they had arrived here, and he had to let the boy sacrifice himself. Thinking of the boy's cold eyes and resolute back, he never expected…
"What did you send back?"
"We haven't opened it yet. We thought you might want to open it yourself, so we haven't touched it."
Grandma Wang also misses her grandson. Although the child is not talkative, he is very thoughtful and considerate.
General Wang opened the package and found quite a few items, including tea, honey, sausages, dried fruit, dried bamboo shoots, etc. He was very thoughtful, and everything was labeled. I wonder who he asked to procure it; he was very meticulous.
General Wang took the tea leaves and smelled them. "Good tea," he said, "superior quality, even better than their special supply. It's from a connoisseur of tea." He then took the letter; it was short, only one page, detailing life and work on the farm.
The most detailed account is of getting to know a friendly sister-in-law, understanding some principles, and figuring things out. It also mentions her twins and the meals they cook…
Between the lines, one can sense his admiration for his newly acquainted sister-in-law and how much he has learned from her, especially in matters of interpersonal relationships. Grandpa Wang is very gratified; he is fortunate and fortunate to have met such a good teacher and friend in such difficult circumstances.
Grandma Wang and Wang Wenye's mother are sorting through the items one by one. Many of them are unfamiliar to them, but fortunately, they know how to eat them, otherwise they wouldn't know how.
As she packed, tears welled up in Wang's mother's eyes. She knew her son's character well; he had suffered a lot, otherwise he wouldn't have thought to send things home. After the New Year, she would send more money and nutritional supplements.
The other families in the compound were also deeply moved, thinking that their own mischievous children had actually thought of bringing home local specialties—it was truly a miracle.
Afterwards, the elders met and talked about the younger generation on the border, the delicious tea, and the authentic sausages, all feeling comforted. They also learned from letters from their younger relatives about the sister-in-law they spoke of, the one who gave their children warmth during difficult times.
Yu Yin was unaware that she had made a name for herself in the compound—or rather, everyone knew she had such a sister-in-law, but no one knew her real name.
Regardless, this year's New Year's gift was a success. The gifts were nice, but they're not exactly unsophisticated; they've seen all sorts of good things. They were just pleased that their son had become so sensible, knew how to be grateful, and was thinking of home.
They were also impressed by the dedication and meticulousness of Yu Yin, the unnamed sister-in-law, who left a deep impression on them. The mothers, in turn, expressed their gratitude to the small courtyard and its owner, where their children could enjoy delicious food, feel warmth, and relax.
Not only the Kyoto family, but also the Lu family in Shanghai were thrilled to receive the New Year's gifts.
Second Sister Lu was the happiest. Yu Yin had not only sent delicious food but also beautiful fabrics, which were her favorites. As a textile technician, she was interested in all kinds of fabrics. There were also some foods she had never seen before, which she could now enjoy to her heart's content.
Lu's second brother-in-law has a special fondness for tea, and this time the quality is even better than last time; you can tell by the smell.
"Mom, canned food, eat."
Zhuangzhuang, the son, pulled out a glass jar. Lu Erjie exclaimed, "Wow, it really is canned food, and not just any canned pineapple, but the kind we don't often see!" The letter said Yu Yin had made it herself, and that it should be eaten as soon as it arrived, lest it spoil.
The family of three was enjoying a delicious can of pineapple.
For Mama Lu, it's simple: four gifts—tea, dried fruit, dried mushrooms, and sausage—that's all.
Grandma Lu received a bag of millet, weighing about four or five pounds, along with sausages, canned goods, honey, tea... The variety wasn't much less than that of Lu Erjie, but the quantity was definitely not as much, as the elderly couple had limited food.
Yu Yin had thought it through before sending the gifts, because Grandma Lu had sent her many things, and she genuinely wanted to reciprocate, but she wouldn't let those who were just trying to take advantage of her get away with it.
Aunt Lu was very excited to receive the New Year's gifts from her son and Yu Yin. Her son had become more sensible. As for Yu Yin, she had only expressed her feelings about the difficulties women face in childbirth and sent some milk powder and malted milk powder. She never expected to receive so much more herself, and even Shuqi benefited from it, receiving a lot of care from her brother and sister-in-law.
However, neither Uncle Lu's family nor Lu Shurui's elder brother and sister's family received any New Year's gifts from Yu Yin.
During a family gathering at Grandpa Lu's house for the Chinese New Year, a casual chat revealed the closeness and distance between relatives at a glance.
Sister-in-law Lu didn't care; she hadn't done anything and wouldn't expect anything in return, but Sister Lu was incredibly jealous. They were both her own sisters, yet this was such unequal treatment.
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