They walked and bought things along the way. Duan Ye already had a lot of food in his hands, and he was also carrying two plump fish.
Luo Qingyuan was carrying a lot of snacks in her arms, and holding another one. Her face was red from the cold, like she had put on rouge, which made her look very pretty. She was also carrying a cup of hot milk tea, drinking it as she walked back beside Duan Ye.
Duan Ye: "Eat less, or you won't be able to eat much for the New Year's Eve dinner later."
Luo Qingyuan quickly sipped her milk tea and replied with a grin, "Okay."
And so, hand in hand, the two got into the car and went home.
When they got home, Duan Ze and Shen Niannian were still playing outside.
Luo Qingyuan and Duan Ye each put on an apron and went to the kitchen to help prepare the New Year's Eve dinner.
Around six o'clock in the afternoon, Shen Niannian and Duan Ze finally returned, carrying a lot of braised food and snacks. As soon as they entered the door, they excitedly headed to the kitchen.
"Qingyuan, Qingyuan, I bought so much food..."
Luo Qingyuan was washing vegetables at the moment. Hearing this, she turned around, smiled, and said, "Yeah, leave it there. We'll eat it as a snack tonight."
So, Shen Niannian nodded and started rolling up her sleeves: "Let me help you."
So, it turned into the two of them washing the vegetables.
Ding Yifen was in charge of cooking today. Seeing this scene, she couldn't help but smile, feeling much more gratified.
Meanwhile, Duan Ze and Duan Ye were busy outside preparing chicken, duck, fish, and meat.
Liang Mo was still sitting in the living room, watching TV and picking green beans.
The family chatted and laughed, and the New Year's Eve dinner was quickly prepared.
At eight o'clock in the evening, the family sat around a large round table, which was laden with a dazzling array of dishes, including chicken, duck, fish, stewed pigeon soup, and all kinds of vegetables—a truly sumptuous meal.
Liang Mo's parents were also sitting with everyone, and Liang Mo was talking to his younger sister, Liang Yin, who was sitting next to him.
Shen Niannian's mouth watered as she looked at it, and she kept praising, "Mom, your cooking is so good! It smells so good..."
Ding Yifen smiled and said, "If you like it, I'll have Duan Zechang bring you back in the future. Mom is a great cook."
Shen Niannian smiled happily: "Okay, thank you, Mom."
Duan Jiancheng: "Don't just stand there, get ready to eat."
Duan Ye hurriedly said, "Wait, wait."
As a result, everyone's eyes fell on Duan Ye.
Duan Ye laughed and pulled a lighter out of his pocket: "The firecrackers haven't been set off yet."
After Duan Ye finished speaking, he winked at Luo Qingyuan and then grabbed her hand: "Mom and Dad, let's eat after we finish setting off the firecrackers."
Before he finished speaking, Duan Ye had already pulled Luo Qingyuan out the door.
Liang Yin was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, revealing two shallow dimples on her cheeks, and asked excitedly, "Sister, can I go play too?"
Before Liang Mo could speak, Duan Jiancheng said, "Why not? We're all family. Come on, go with your brother."
Liang Yin was even happier. She quickly stood up and ran out in a flash.
Duan Ye and Luo Qingyuan were tidying up the firecrackers, while Liang Yin stood far away to the side, covering her ears with her hands, but her eyes were full of excitement.
Luo Qingyuan glanced at Liang Yin. She was a young girl who had just come of age, with two long braids and a face full of collagen, exuding youthful energy.
While sighing, Luo Qingyuan quickly called someone over: "Liang Yin, come and set it off together."
Liang Yin's eyes sparkled, and she skipped over there eagerly.
Can I come along too?
Luo Qingyuan: "Of course."
Duan Ye: "Liang Yin, you can call this sister-in-law."
Liang Yin was very perceptive and immediately took Luo Qingyuan's arm: "Can't I call you 'sister'?"
Luo Qingyuan smiled sweetly: "Of course!"
Duan Ye hung firecrackers on the locust tree in front of the door, then walked over and said, "That won't do. Call her sister-in-law."
Liang Yin: "No, I want to call you 'sister,' it sounds so nice."
As she spoke, Liang Yin took it a step further and hugged Luo Qingyuan even tighter.
Duan Ye, his face dark, shoved a lighter into Liang Yin's hand: "Go light it, hurry up, we can eat after you're done."
Liang Yin then released Luo Qingyuan with great interest: "Sister, I'm going now."
Duan Ye quickly took Liang Yin's place and forcefully pulled Luo Qingyuan into his arms.
Luo Qingyuan asked him with a smile, "What? You're even jealous of little girls?"
Duan Ye pinched Luo Qingyuan's waist repeatedly before finally speaking with satisfaction: "What little girl? How old is she? Still calling me 'sister'..."
The sound of firecrackers soon began to crackle and pop.
Duan Ye covered her ears, and then, amidst her dazzling gaze, whispered in her ear, "In this world, only I can call you sister."
Luo Qingyuan's heart was suddenly unsettled by these words.
Seeing Liang Yin covering her ears while watching the firecrackers, Luo Qingyuan turned her head and kissed her directly.
By the time Duan Ye came to his senses, Luo Qingyuan had already retreated.
Duan Ye's heart immediately fluttered: "Sister..."
Luo Qingyuan didn't look at him: "We'll talk about it tonight."
"We'll talk about it tonight? This was Luo Qingyuan's initiative!"
Just as Duan Ye was about to continue what he hadn't finished, the firecrackers stopped.
Liang Yin immediately ran over and grabbed Luo Qingyuan from the other side: "Sister, let's go back and eat, we're so hungry..."
And so, Luo Qingyuan was taken away.
Duan Ye suddenly felt a sense of crisis. Wait, what? Another one trying to steal his wife?
Even though his wife is fragrant, soft, and beautiful, she can only be his, okay?
but...
With Liang Yin here, he wouldn't have to be alone in his room anymore. Thinking about it this way, Duan Ye felt quite pleased.
The meal finally began in a harmonious and pleasant manner.
Everyone was eating while watching the Spring Festival Gala, chatting and laughing, creating a lively and happy atmosphere.
Meanwhile, the Luo family, far away in Kyoto, also sat together.
The old lady looked at the exquisite dishes and expensive red wine on the long table, smiled, and said, "If Qingyuan were here, this house would probably be very lively."
Everyone was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.
The old lady said, "This is the first time in five years that we've all had a reunion dinner together."
Luo Shuyang: "Yes, it has been five years since our last family reunion dinner abroad."
Old lady: "Five years..."
"With my health, how many more five-year periods can I wait for you?"
Luo Kunjing frowned: "Mom, don't say such unlucky things. You will definitely live a long life."
Luo Shuyang: "Yes, Grandma, how can you say such things during the New Year?"
"Let's eat first..."
The old lady said, "I know my own body. To tell you the truth, I don't have many years left to live. So after the New Year, Qingyuan's wedding must be held in a grand manner. If anyone dares to obstruct it, they are going against me, Zhang Shufen."
The old lady's words were forceful, but everyone knew who she was referring to.
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