Chapter 276 I'll do whatever you say
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, just as dawn was breaking, the sound of firecrackers began to echo through the village.
The Zhong family home was bustling with activity early on. Zhong Wan was sleeping soundly when she suddenly heard lively sounds coming from outside the door.
Zhong Wan opened her eyes groggily, still a little disoriented. She felt like she had just fallen asleep, so why did she suddenly have to get up?
"Wanwan? Yan'an? Wake up, get up quickly, people will be coming to pay New Year's visits soon."
Suddenly, He Qilan's voice came from outside the door: "Get up quickly, you can sleep again after you come back from visiting the New Year."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Wan replied helplessly, "Mom, I know, I'll get up right away."
"Okay, get up, I'm going to cook dumplings."
Her words had barely faded when the sound of footsteps began to recede into the distance.
Zhong Wan couldn't help but yawn, turning her head to look at Lin Yan'an.
The room was dimly lit, but she immediately met his tender eyes.
Zhong Wan paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "You're awake? Let's get up then."
"Um."
Lin Yan'an nodded slightly, his voice low and slightly hoarse from just waking up: "Get up."
Although the two were tired, they wouldn't delay on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
They quickly got up and changed into the new clothes that He Qilan had prepared for them.
As soon as the two stepped out of the room, they saw Zhong Yuansheng and Zhong Yang already dressed and sitting on the sofa, fiddling with melon seeds, peanuts and candies on the coffee table.
Grandpa Zhou and Grandpa Qin were sitting in the middle of the sofa, watching the Spring Festival Gala being replayed on TV. They were both wearing their new clothes from yesterday, and their faces were full of smiles.
"Happy New Year, Mom and Dad! Happy New Year, Grandpa Zhou and Grandpa Qin!"
Just then, they saw He Qilan carrying out dumplings. The young couple exchanged a glance and greeted each other in unison.
Happy New Year! Happy New Year!
The elders responded with smiles.
He Qilan smiled and placed the dumplings on the table, warmly inviting everyone: "Come and eat dumplings!"
"Let's see who's the luckiest this year and gets to eat the one with a coin inside."
Steaming hot dumplings were placed on the table, and everyone immediately gathered around to start eating.
A moment later, Old Master Zhou exclaimed, "Ouch!"
He held chopsticks in one hand and brought the other to his mouth, spitting out a coin with a smile: "Looks like this old man is having quite a bit of good fortune this year."
Zhong Yuansheng was right next to him, smiling as he turned his head to look at the coins in his hand: "Uncle Zhou is so lucky."
His words had barely faded when Lin Yan'an's hand holding the chopsticks stopped.
He had only taken a bite of the dumpling when he felt that hard texture in his mouth.
As Lin Yan'an chewed on the dumpling, he looked down at the remaining half of the dumpling, noticed the coin inside, and carefully took it out.
He looked at the coins in his hand and couldn't help but smile.
Zhong Wan noticed the commotion on his side, turned her head, and immediately exclaimed in delight, "Wow, Lin Yan'an, you're late too? Looks like you're having good luck this year!"
At this point, Zhong Wan smiled even more broadly: "Keep it up, work hard to earn money to support me!"
Lin Yan'an chuckled upon hearing this, but his gaze towards Zhong Wan was full of doting affection: "Okay, I'll earn money to support you."
"Hahaha."
Upon hearing this, everyone at the table couldn't help but laugh.
He Qilan exclaimed with delight, "Yan An found a coin in his food during his first year celebrating the New Year at home! What good fortune! What a lucky omen!"
Zhong Yuansheng readily agreed: "Absolutely."
The family had just finished their first meal of dumplings on the first day of the Lunar New Year with great joy, and when they put down their chopsticks, a noisy commotion came from outside the door.
"Uncle Yuansheng, Aunt Qilan, Happy New Year!"
"Grandpa Zhou, Grandpa Qin, we've come to wish you both a Happy New Year."
"Happy New Year, Sister Wanwan and Brother-in-law Yan'an!"
"Auntie, Uncle, we're here!"
Adults and children rushed into the courtyard in an instant, exchanging New Year's greetings with great enthusiasm.
In an instant, the room became even more lively.
He Qilan and Zhong Yuansheng were busy returning the greetings with smiles, handing out cigarettes and candy to everyone.
Zhong Wan and Lin Yan'an stood to the side with smiles on their faces, responding to everyone's blessings.
Zhong Yang was even more clever. He took the red envelopes his mother had prepared in advance and, with a smile, stuffed one into the hands of each child. Zhong Suisui, even more energetic, perched on Zhong Yang's shoulder, her little gold chain around her neck, tilting her head back proudly as she accepted everyone's praise and curiosity, and even received a few red envelopes herself.
Of course, as a newlywed couple, no matter how quiet Zhong Wan and Lin Yan'an were, they couldn't help but be teased by the elders who kept appearing, urging them to get married and have children ┑(￣Д￣)┍.
Zhong Wan felt helpless; before she got married, she was constantly pressured to get married.
They finally found love and got their marriage certificate, so why are people still urging them to have a wedding and have children? ┑(￣Д￣)┍
"Wanwan, work harder with Yan'an, and try to be able to visit relatives and friends for the New Year with your baby this time next year."
An auntie smiled and spoke up when Zhong Wan started talking. Then, as if they had all found a common topic, their attention instantly shifted to the two of them.
"Yes, yes, you two should hurry up! Wanwan and Yan'an, you two are definitely blessed. Your baby will surely be handsome."
"Yes, yes, let's find time after the New Year to have the wedding, and then have the baby at the end of the year, wouldn't that be great?"
...
One after another, their words rang in their ears, and Lin Yan'an's ears turned slightly red from their chatter.
This was the first time he had ever experienced such enthusiastic aunties and grandmas.
Lin Yan'an felt a little shy for a moment, but she still tried her best to maintain a proper smile.
Zhong Wan remained expressionless, smiling as she looked at everyone, neither speaking nor refuting.
She would occasionally smile and nod in response, indicating that they were right and that she was listening.
She's experienced similar scenarios before, and now... even if the topic has changed, the overall situation is pretty much the same.
Her heart was as still as water, utterly calm.
Zhong Wan caught a glimpse of Lin Yan'an's reddened ears and instantly became interested.
She seemed much more energetic, and after hearing another suggestion to have a baby, she replied with a smile, "Auntie, we have to see how things go."
As she spoke, she reached out and took Lin Yan'an's hand, gently squeezing his fingers.
When he turned around, she winked mischievously and looked at Lin Yan'an, asking, "Honey, don't you think so?"
Lin Yan'an: "..."
His ears instantly turned bright red, and he reached out to tightly grasp Zhong Wan's hand.
He rarely heard Zhong Wan address him like that, let alone in such a sweet voice!
Lin Yan'an's lips instantly curled upwards, his smile radiant and dazzling.
He looked at Zhong Wan's teasing eyes, smiled, and nodded in agreement, "Okay, whatever you say."
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