The days flew by in a flurry of activity, and before we knew it, it was New Year's Eve.
No matter how much Tong Xiaohuai tried to persuade him, Yan Bo was determined not to return to Beijing for the New Year.
In that case, Tong Xiaohuai couldn't just kick him out directly, otherwise, it would be miserable for him to live alone in that simple dwelling.
Yanhuang officially takes a holiday on New Year's Eve, but Tong Xiaohuai is very busy on this day because she and Yanbo have planned to go on vacation to a foreign island with their parents early the next morning. Therefore, she must arrange all the work for the next few days on New Year's Eve.
Of course, no matter how busy she was, she still got home on time at six o'clock in the evening.
Under Tong's mother's careful arrangement, the Tong family home was filled with festive red decorations, creating a strong atmosphere for the New Year.
As soon as Tong Xiaohuai entered the door, she happily called out a few times, "Dad, Mom, I'm home!"
In the living room, only Uncle Yuan was directing the servants, but there was no sign of Boss Tong or Aunt Tong.
Just as Tong Xiaohuai was about to ask Uncle Yuan where everyone had gone, Tong's mother's voice came from the kitchen, "Xiaohuai, we're busy here!"
Tong Xiaohuai found it strange. Her mother was a pampered young lady who never did any kitchen work.
Of course, it's not because she's lazy, but because she's a kitchen disaster. She can create a complete mess in the kitchen with just a little bit of fuss.
In this respect, Tong Xiaohuai truly inherited her skills.
"Mom, what are you doing in the kitchen?"
Tong Xiaohuai arrived with a bang, her long legs striding into the kitchen, where the scene inside astonished her even more.
Because, standing in front of the kitchen counter, there was not only her mother, but also Yanbo!
"Oh my, Mr. Yan Bo, our young and promising entrepreneur, what are you doing?"
Yan Bo had just received the honor of being named one of the "Top Ten Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs in L City" a few days ago, and now Tong Xiaohuai was teasing him about it.
Yan Bo, dressed in a dark blue casual outfit with a light pink apron around his neck, stood in front of the kitchen counter, his hands covered in white flour. Although his appearance was different from his usual handsome self, it was surprisingly natural and not only pleasing to the eye but also exuded a unique kind of sexiness.
Yan Bo wasn't angry when he heard her teasing. He just smiled at her and pulled her into his arms.
I'll make dumplings for you!
On Tong Xiaohuai's black sleeve, the white Five Finger Mountain immediately appeared.
Tong Xiaohuai didn't mind at all, and obediently snuggled into his arms, peeking out to see the results of his battle in front of him.
"What filling did you make? Can you really eat that?"
Yan Bo lowered his head and pecked her lips. "Anyway, I'll eat with you. Does it matter whether I can eat or not?"
Before Tong Xiaohuai could answer, Tong's mother coughed twice.
Tong Xiaohuai chuckled and reached out to pat her mother's back. "Mom, are you feeling unwell? Should I get you some tangerine peel ointment?"
Tong's mother turned and gave her and Yan Bo a meaningful look. "I think I should leave this scene on my own!"
Tong Xiaohuai replied cheerfully, "Mom, you and Dad have been feeding me dog food for over ten years, what's wrong with eating it once or twice now!"
Tong Xiaohuai has gradually become more thick-skinned.
Tong's mother shook her head helplessly, "Fine, you guys continue, just pretend I'm not here."
Tong Xiaohuai then slipped out of Yan Bo's arms, washed her hands, and snuggled back into his embrace. "Mr. Yan, teach me how to make dumplings!"
Yan Bo, whose own dumplings were also incredibly ugly, grabbed Tong Xiaohuai's hand and began to teach her how to wrap dumplings.
Tong Ma's skills were on par with Yan Bo's, so the dumplings that Tong's family served that year were the ugliest they had ever been.
Even so, the four of them sat around the table, looking at the incredibly ugly dumplings, and their faces showed unprecedented joy and satisfaction.
The bright red flowers seemed to reflect a rosy glow on everyone's faces. Yan Bo stood up and served dumplings to Tong Laoda and Tong Ma, and then served a bowl to Tong Xiaohuai.
When he placed the dumplings in front of Tong Xiaohuai, Tong Xiaohuai's eyes lit up.
"Huh, why is there a rabbit in mine?"
Yan Bo looked at her, smiling without saying a word.
Tong Xiaohuai blinked a few times, and then she understood!
"Oh, I know, I was born in the Year of the Rabbit, so you specially made a rabbit dumpling for me?"
Yan Bo was still smiling, neither denying nor admitting it, and silently served himself a bowl of dumplings.
"Hey, you were born in the Year of the Ox, right?" Tong Xiaohuai leaned over to peek at Yan Bo's bowl.
She was slightly disappointed not to find any cow-shaped dumplings in his bowl. "Why didn't you say so sooner? If you had, I would have wrapped a whole cow for you."
Yan Bo turned his head to look at her, "I don't want cows, I want something else, is that okay?"
Tong Xiaohuai blinked. "Sure, you can have any gift you want! Tell me, what do you want?"
At this moment, Tong Xiaohuai only thought that Yan Bo was asking her for a new gift.
With her wealth, she should be able to afford to give Yan Bo whatever he wants.
Yan Bo stared at her intently for a long while before raising his lips to give her a mysterious smile.
"Eat it while it's hot. We'll talk about what I want later!"
Tong Xiaohuai responded with an "Mmm" and happily ate her dumplings with her head down.
Although these dumplings were incredibly ugly, Aunt Xin had chopped and seasoned the filling, and she had also rolled out the dough. Yan Bo and Tong Xiaohuai were only responsible for wrapping the filling in the dough, which only affected the appearance, not the taste.
Yan Bo ate very slowly because he kept watching Tong Xiaohuai eat.
Tong Xiaohuai has a habit of saving the best food for last.
She clearly liked the white rabbit dumplings very much, so they stayed in the bowl until the very end.
This was actually a torment for Yanbo.
"What should I do? I can't bear to eat these dumplings, they're so cute. Can I freeze them and keep them as a souvenir instead?"
Yan Bo was stunned for a moment, then gently rubbed the back of her neck and coaxed her.
"Eat up, if you like it, I'll make more next time."
Tong Xiaohuai's eyes lit up. "Really?"
Yanbo leaned close to her ear and whispered his agreement.
"Yes, I'll take care of you for life!"
Tong Xiaohuai blushed and scooped up the rabbit dumpling, taking a careful bite as if afraid of hurting it.
"Boom!"
Even though Tong Xiaohuai was very gentle, she still managed to chip her teeth on the filling inside the rabbit!
Her expression froze slightly. Looking down, she saw a shimmering white light flashing inside the dumpling.
“This is…” Tong Xiaohuai turned her head blankly to look at Yan Bo.
Yan Bo glanced at the half-circle of silver light that was revealed, then suddenly knelt down on one knee and, as if by magic, presented her with a bouquet of red roses.
"Xiao Huai, will you marry me?"
Tong Xiaohuai first looked at the half-circle of white light still hidden inside the rabbit's belly, then her gaze fell on his face, and her eyes gradually reddened.
The two gazed at each other with deep affection, their eyes seeing nothing but each other's dazzling faces.
After a long pause, she nodded heavily and replied with a thick nasal voice, "I do!"
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