The snowflakes, like cotton wool, covered a thick layer.
Several lanterns hung in the courtyard, making it brightly lit, and the occasional sound of firecrackers could be heard.
Gu Siyan held a few small firecrackers in her hand and kept throwing them into the pool. In no time, they exploded into a large splash.
"That's enough playing, it's time to eat." Gu Chen took away his things, he had only played with a few firecrackers to have some fun.
Inside the kitchen.
Gu Chen's second uncle and his family also came over.
Transportation is much more developed now than before, and it's much more convenient to take a bus. Even Qinghe Village has access to government buses.
The table was already laden with dishes, with a large bowl of mutton soup in the center.
"Come on, eat it while it's hot, and have some soup first."
Wang Caixia carried Gu Siyan to wash her hands. Gu Siyan had just turned five and she adored her.
"Grandma, I'm all grown up now, I can wash myself now." Gu Siyan rubbed the foam in her hands until they were full of bubbles before finally putting them in the basin. After washing her hands, she hurriedly ran out.
"Uncle, you just said you bought me a toy, really? I want a big airplane."
"I'll give it to you after you finish eating."
The whole family sat around the table in a circle.
Lin Yuxi had originally invited her maternal grandparents to come and celebrate the New Year, but they were used to the weather in the south and couldn't stand staying here, so they left after ten days.
"We've finally managed to sit down together, so we can have a few drinks tonight."
At the table, only Grandpa Lin and his second uncle liked to drink, while Lin's father never touched a drop.
The room was heated, so it was very warm and not cold at all.
Jiang Shufen helped Gu Chen bring the last stir-fried dish to the table, wiped her hands on her apron, and said, "Come and eat, or it will get cold."
Lin Yuxi was taking care of Gu Siyan's meal, picking out the food she couldn't reach for her. There was an empty seat next to him for Gu Chen. At this moment, Gu Chen also came out of the kitchen, wearing a thin round-neck sweater and carrying a large plate of vegetables.
"These were brought from Qinghe Village. They're only edible in the cool winter; they'd spoil in the summer." Gu Chen placed the dishes on the table, a custom-made eight-immortal table that could seat ten people if squeezed together.
If we squeeze in a little more, we can seat twelve more people.
The living room was bustling with activity, filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.
After Gu Siyan finished eating, she ran off, slipped away from the table, and played with her toys in the living room.
After finishing the meal, Gu Chen went to clear the dishes and table. Jiang Shufen and Wang Caixia offered to help, but he refused outright. He was quick and finished in no time.
Besides, he usually cleans up the kitchen while cooking, so he only needs to wash the dishes for tonight's meal.
So it doesn't take much time.
There are enough rooms at home, so there's no need to worry about staying in guesthouses.
"You made such a big meal tonight, thank you for your hard work." Lin Yuxi lay on the bed, rested her head on his shoulder, wrapped her arms around his arms, and massaged them for him.
"My mother and second aunt also helped a lot."
The two were snuggling together in bed, while the lights outside remained bright, and many snowflakes drifted down onto the windowsill, forming a thick layer of snow.
"Tomorrow I'll take Siyan to build a snowman in the yard. I've already bought him a winter coat so he can play to his heart's content."
Gu Siyan insisted on sleeping with her uncle tonight, since she had bought a 'big toy'.
Fortunately, his uncle was willing, so they didn't force him.
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