Chapter 608 The Grand Reunion (6)
Hanlou was very lively tonight, filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.
After the New Year's Eve dinner, it's time for the children to set off fireworks, which is what they look forward to the most.
The whole family, young and old, went up to the viewing balcony on the third floor.
As the dazzling fireworks burst in the night sky, Han Mingyu held Xiaobao and looked down at the woman beside him.
Qi Mingxuan and Qi Yue stood together, with her hands on Qi Yue's shoulders, chins tilted back as she gazed at the fireworks in the night sky.
In bright eyes, fireworks change in an instant, dazzling and colorful.
Han Mingyu stared at her, as if all the fireworks in the sky were far less dazzling than Qi Mingxuan.
"Dad, why aren't you watching the fireworks?"
Little Han Xi cupped Han Mingyu's face in her two little hands, "The fireworks are so beautiful, look!"
Han Mingyu snapped out of his reverie, looked at Xiaobao, and smiled, "Daddy is watching something even more beautiful than fireworks."
"Is there anything more beautiful than fireworks?" Little Han Xi blinked, her curiosity completely piqued. "Where is it? I want to see it, I want to see it!"
Qi Mingxuan's gaze was drawn to her youngest daughter's voice, and she turned to look at Xiao Hanxi.
He patted his little daughter's head and asked, "Little Bao, what do you want?"
"Dad said he's watching something even more amazing than fireworks, I want to see it too!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Mingxuan was slightly taken aback, and couldn't help but ask with curiosity, "What is it?"
Han Mingyu looked at Qi Mingxuan, raising his dark eyebrows slightly, "You really want to see?"
Qi Mingxuan hadn't noticed anything unusual yet; she was just even more curious. "Is it very rare?"
"Yes," Han Mingyu replied seriously.
"Then I want to see it even more!" Little Hanxi couldn't wait any longer. "Dad, stop keeping us in suspense and let Mom and me see it!"
"Can I show it to Mom first?" Han Mingyu asked, looking at his youngest daughter.
"Okay!" Xiao Hanxi agreed readily. "Mom is the most important person in our family, so she should definitely be the first to see the good stuff!"
"Xiao Bao is great." Han Mingyu bent down and put Xiao Hanxi down. Then, he took out his phone and turned on the screen.
Qi Mingxuan watched as he handed her the phone, and subconsciously looked down to look at it—
Suddenly, a large hand wrapped around her slender waist, and in the next instant, she was pulled into the man's arms.
Qi Mingxuan was stunned and before she could react, she heard a 'crack' sound.
Han Mingyu handed her the group photo he had taken, saying, "Look, isn't this prettier than fireworks?"
Qi Mingxuan: "..."
"Xiao Xuan".
Qi Mingxuan looked up at him.
Han Mingyu lowered his head and placed a light kiss on her forehead.
Qi Mingxuan was slightly taken aback and hadn't reacted yet when Xiao Bao's clear voice rang out from behind her.
"Oh dear, Daddy's so embarrassing!"
Everyone turned around at the sound and saw little Hanxi covering her eyes with her hands, saying, "Daddy stole a kiss from Mommy!"
The elders were taken aback. When they turned their gazes, they saw their mischievous son holding Qi Mingxuan's waist. Before Qi Mingxuan could react, he lowered his head and kissed her cheek.
"Oh dear! Daddy kissed Mommy again!"
Several elders: "..."
Qi Mingxuan hurriedly pushed Han Mingyu away, her cheeks burning. She raised her hand to cover her face, feeling embarrassed and angry, "Han Mingyu, watch your behavior!"
Han Mingyu, with one hand in your pocket, you have a smug look about you, as if you're enjoying your success in love and don't care about anyone else.
"A father's love for his mother is the best family education!" he said in a clear and resounding voice.
Qi Mingxuan glared at him, "You're full of fallacies!"
Han Mingyu bluntly asked, looking at the elders of the Han family, "Do you think I'm wrong?"
The elders of the Han family were suddenly mentioned, and the auntie couldn't even stop smiling.
Han's father reacted the fastest, clearing his throat and turning to look at the night sky, "If you ask me, the fireworks in Beicheng tonight are really spectacular!"
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Han immediately chimed in, pointing to the fireworks in a certain direction and saying, "Isn't that where Old Jiang's old house is? Tsk tsk tsk, they're the most conspicuous place, with such a big 'Jiang' character on it, I'm afraid my old eyes can't see it!"
"You two have been fighting since you were three years old, you two old rascals!" Madam Han glanced at the old man. "But you won't be fighting for many more years. Our Xiaoxuan is back this year, which is a great joy. Old man, even if you lose, you can't lose face. Let's have a 'Han' character celebration too!"
Grandpa Han nodded, "Yes! To celebrate Xiaoxuan's return home, we'll put up a big 'Han' character display! There's no time tonight, son, you need to find someone to order one right away. We'll put it up from the first day of the Lunar New Year until the eighth!"
Han's father: "...Dad, are you serious?"
"When have I, your dad, ever joked?"
Mr. Han: "...Okay, I'll call my assistant right away and ask him to work overtime to arrange it."
"It's really bad to make people work overtime during the Chinese New Year. Remember to send your assistant a big red envelope!"
Holding his phone, Han's father smiled and replied, "Dad, I know."
...
Han's mother didn't participate in setting off the fireworks; that wasn't her focus.
She originally thought that although Qi Mingxuan was willing to come back, the two had been separated for five years, and it would take some time for them to transition back together.
But now that she's seen her son kissing her, she realizes she was too conservative!
Han's mother beamed and pulled Lan's mother aside, "Luckily I had a backup plan and had you wash and dry the four-piece bedding set early. Look, it's come in handy now!"
Lan Ma smiled and said, "Yes, Madam, you have a long-term vision."
"This is called being prepared!" Mother Han smiled broadly and urged, "Go and lay out the four-piece bedding set for Mingyu and the others' wedding!"
"Okay, I'll go right now!"
Lan's mother had only taken a few steps when Han's mother clapped her hands, "Oh dear, there's something we haven't prepared yet! Wait for me, I'll grab something, and then we'll go over together."
"What is it?" Lan's mother couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Hey, stop asking!"
Han's mother pulled Lan's mother downstairs, while she went back to her room first.
When she came out again, she was carrying a bag and looked a little uneasy. "Let's go, let's go to Mingyuan."
Lan Ma glanced at the bag in Han Ma's hand and found it strange. "Madam, why are you carrying a bag when you go to Mingyuan during the New Year?"
Han's mother glared at her and said, "Don't ask questions you don't understand! Hurry up and go, it's getting late, they'll come down after they've finished looking at the cigarettes."
Lan's mother was completely bewildered as Han's mother dragged her towards Mingyuan.
...
After midnight, the New Year arrived, and the family wished each other a Happy New Year.
Grandpa Han and Grandma Han gave red envelopes to every younger member of the family, including Mr. and Mrs. Han.
Tonight, it's not Xiao Hanxi who gets the biggest red envelope, but Qi Mingxuan.
Qi Mingxuan was very touched, and she also prepared New Year's gifts for several elders.
After giving gifts and sending red envelopes, it's time to rest.
Han Mingyu and Qi Mingxuan returned to Mingyuan with their two children.
Little Hanxi wanted to sleep with her mother, so Han Mingyu gave Qi Yue a huge red envelope and asked him to take his little sister to sleep with him.
For the sake of money, Qi Yue granted his father's request.
After seeing the two children off, Han Mingyu returned to the first floor and took Qi Mingxuan's hand to go upstairs.
Both are adults and were once a close couple. Since they have decided to get back together, some adult needs do not need to be expressed in words.
As soon as Han Mingyu reached the second floor, he picked up Qi Mingxuan and carried her to the master bedroom.
When the door opened, both Han Mingyu and Qi Mingxuan were taken aback.
The large bed was covered with their wedding bedding set, burgundy in color, which looked especially romantic and intimate under the warm orange light.
Han Mingyu kicked the door shut.
He placed Qi Mingxuan on the large bed, then opened the bedside table drawer. When he saw the box of Durex condoms, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Xiaoxuan, it seems our mom knows us quite well."
Qi Mingxuan blushed deeply.
Han Mingyu took out the box of Durex condoms and leaned in close, saying, "Wife, we can't let Mom down..."
Qi Mingxuan closed her eyes, feeling extremely ashamed.
The moment the man kissed her, only one thought crossed her mind—
What kind mother-in-law would remember to prepare this for her son and daughter-in-law during the Lunar New Year?
But besides shame, I was mostly moved.
Qi Mingxuan knew that Han's mother was concerned about her health, worried that another unplanned pregnancy would take too much strain on her body...
"Um……"
A tingling sensation swept through her heart, and Qi Mingxuan could no longer care about anything else. Han Mingyu led her up to the clouds.
A new year has begun.
For the rest of their lives, they lived happily ever after.
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