Upon hearing this news, Liang Mo was finally much happier.
Soon, everyone was busy with their own things.
At 10 a.m., Luo Qingyuan finally woke up slowly. Seeing the unfamiliar yet familiar surroundings, she sat up immediately and quickly looked for clothes to wear.
This is their first day back home, and she's already up so late?
Luo Qingyuan's face turned pale.
Soon, Luo Qingyuan changed her clothes and washed her face, then hurriedly went out. But with her head down, she had only taken two steps when she bumped into someone, causing her to clutch her head and cry out, "Ouch!"
Duan Ye helplessly reached out and rubbed her head: "What are you so busy with? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Ignoring the pain in her head, Luo Qingyuan said anxiously, "Why didn't you wake me up? I overslept on my first day home, and it's almost dinnertime..."
"What kind of wife is so sleepy?"
Upon hearing this, Duan Ye laughed and said, "My home."
Luo Qingyuan became even more anxious: "You! What time is it?! How can you still make jokes like this?!"
Seeing that she was sweating profusely from anxiety, Duan Ye simply took her hand and led her back into the house: "Alright, my family doesn't have so many rules. You drove all day yesterday, and then I kept you up all night. You're tired, so you should rest. My family won't say anything."
Luo Qingyuan was still worried: "But..."
Duan Ye turned around and pinched her cheek: "Besides, your husband can do the same things you need to do."
Luo Qingyuan finally smiled and lightly punched Duan Ye with her fist: "You're so glib."
Duan Ye: "My uncle is back."
Luo Qingyuan was taken aback, then started to get anxious again: "Huh? Then take a look, is this okay for me? Should I change into something else?"
Duan Ye took a closer look; his wife looked youthful and beautiful in her simple hoodie and jeans.
"Very good, this is good enough."
Luo Qingyuan: "Really?"
Duan Ye casually took a down jacket from the closet, and then led Luo Qingyuan downstairs.
"Really, you look good in everything."
"Also, my sister-in-law's parents and younger sister will come over in the evening."
Luo Qingyuan gripped his hand even tighter.
Duan Ye: "What's wrong? The president of Henglun Group can be socially awkward?"
Luo Qingyuan: "Stop teasing me. It's not the same when you're dealing with your subordinates as when you're dealing with your relatives."
Duan Ye chuckled and pulled the person closer: "If you're scared, you can just follow me this Chinese New Year."
Luo Qingyuan looked up at Duan Ye, feeling a warmth in her heart, and nodded: "Okay."
The two had already gone downstairs while they were talking.
Duan Kai was making dumplings with Liang Mo and Miao Suzhen in the living room, a scene of great joy and harmony.
Seeing Luo Qingyuan come down, Miao Suzhen smiled kindly and said, "Qingyuan is here."
Liang Mo glanced at them and couldn't help but tease, "Young couple, you're so loving, you can't even bear to let go of each other's hands this early in the morning."
Luo Qingyuan blushed immediately after being teased and subconsciously wanted to let go of Duan Ye's hand.
Duan Ye pulled her even tighter and walked over, saying, "Sister-in-law, what are you saying? We're newlyweds, shouldn't we be all lovey-dovey?"
"Come here, Qingyuan, this is your uncle."
Luo Qingyuan obediently called out to Duan Kai, "Uncle."
Duan Kai smiled and agreed, "Okay, this girl is really pretty. You have good taste."
Duan Ye pulled Luo Qingyuan to sit down: "Of course, how could my taste in choosing a wife be bad?"
Duan Ye's proud expression made everyone laugh.
Duan Ze brought Shen Niannian, who was wrapped up with only one eye showing, in from outside.
"What are you saying? Why are you laughing so happily?"
Shen Niannian put down the basket in her hand and ran towards Luo Qingyuan: "You're finally awake. Going out with Duan Ze is no fun at all."
As Duan Ze picked up vegetables from behind, he said, "I don't know who insisted on following me out? Now they're blaming me?"
Seeing that Shen Niannian's hands were about to touch Luo Qingyuan, Duan Ye quickly said, "Hey, sister-in-law, did you go digging? Your hands are covered in mud. Don't touch our Qingyuan. Go wash your hands first."
Luo Qingyuan smiled as she looked at the excited Shen Niannian: "Aren't you going yet?"
Shen Niannian looked at Duan Ye with a mournful expression: "I want your wife to come with me."
Duan Ye was unwilling, but Luo Qingyuan patted his hand. Just as Duan Ye was about to let go, Duan Ze walked over and grabbed Shen Niannian's restless hand: "Why are you so naughty? Like a child..."
As Shen Niannian was being led away, she said, "Wait for me, I'll come right away to help you make dumplings."
Duan Kai grinned from ear to ear: "I think the wives you brothers married are quite interesting. Qingyuan is steady and Niannian is mischievous. They really complement you two brothers."
Liang Mo: "That's right. Xiao Ye was so unruly, but after marrying Qing Yuan this year, he's matured a lot. Xiao Ze always has a serious face and does everything very seriously. With the bouncy Niannian by his side, he smiles more."
Miao Suzhen smiled gently: "In my grandmother's time, this was called a match made in heaven."
Duan Ye: "Grandma, I quite like that word you used."
Looking at Duan Ye and Luo Qingyuan's affectionate relationship, Duan Kai felt a pang of envy for some reason.
"Qingyuan's personality is somewhat like your aunt's."
Duan Kai's words silenced everyone.
Luo Qingyuan was unaware of the full story, so she chose to remain silent.
Miao Suzhen sighed: "Xiao Kai, so many years have passed, you should let it go. Xia probably doesn't want you to keep dwelling on the past."
Duan Kai smiled, the wrinkles around his eyes seeming to deepen: "Mom, how could I not know?"
However, Shengxia loves lively gatherings the most, and she is always very happy when everyone celebrates the New Year together.
After the summer ended, he never had a proper New Year again.
Duan Kai: "Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's make dumplings. It's the New Year, we should think about happy things."
While making dumplings, Duan Ye suddenly said, "Missing your aunt is also something to be happy about."
Duan Ye's words left Duan Kai stunned for a few seconds.
Duan Ye smiled and placed the wrapped dumplings in front of Duan Kai: "Let's also bring a bowl of steaming dumplings to Auntie later."
"Uncle, you haven't been back for so long, Auntie must miss you too."
Duan Kai was stunned, looking at the dumplings he had just wrapped, his memory seemingly returning to that summer of that year...
"During the Chinese New Year, we always eat dumplings, which symbolize peace and safety."
“Brother Kai, I will make dumplings for you every Chinese New Year from now on. We will spend many, many years together.”
Year after year...
Duan Kai wiped away his tears: "Okay, once it's cooked, I'll give it to your aunt first."
Duan Ye nodded with a smile.
Luo Qingyuan felt distressed seeing this, and she made dumplings even faster.
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