After hanging lanterns at the Gu family's old house and the second branch of the family, Zhou Yuan bid farewell to everyone and rode his horse to town alone.
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After Yang and his daughter became Gu Sishu's apprentices, they ate their New Year's Eve dinner at Gu's house almost every year.
The father and daughter usually go to the mountain to pay respects to the deceased on the 30th of the lunar month and go to the temple to burn incense on the first day of the lunar month, so they don't go to the Gu family's house for lunch.
Not long after Lu Zheng left, the Yang family father and daughter returned. Yang Xiaohuan tied on her apron and went to help in the Gu family's kitchen.
Master Yang was chatting with the men of the Gu family in the main room, talking about what had happened that year and the harvest.
With Gu Nian there, and with Yang Xiaohuan and Gu Hui working efficiently, the New Year's Eve dinner was quickly prepared.
When Gu Nian was in modern times, she had been responsible for preparing the family's New Year's Eve dinner every year since she became an adult.
Not only can she make them, but she also remembers all kinds of auspicious names clearly.
Good fortune is coming! The main ingredients are silver carp head and tofu.
Good luck and prosperity, fresh chestnuts and chicken legs.
A feast of gold and jade, shrimp and eggs.
May you have abundance every year, with carp, pork, and white radish.
A vibrant and prosperous scene, braised pork ribs.
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"Second son, second son's wife, you've raised such a capable daughter! Look at this table full of dishes, the names are lovely, the dishes look beautiful, and they must taste delicious!" Chef Yang exclaimed in surprise as Gu Nian introduced each dish.
"Old Yang, this kid is just like his father, always thinking about these things. Do you remember when the second son was little? He'd even name a bird's nest or an egg he caught," Grandpa Gu chuckled.
"That's right. When the second son was a child, he was the smartest kid in our village. He was also very handsome, and everyone liked him very much!" Master Yang nodded in deep agreement.
“Uncle Yang, when you say ‘skinny,’ you mean the girl is pretty! Look at the second son, what’s so pretty about him?” Uncle Gu said.
"Hahaha... He's grown up now, he's a man. The second son was really handsome when he was little. Otherwise, why would his wife have chased after him for so many years, never leaving him?" Master Yang laughed heartily.
Gu Shouxin: Alas, it's a pity it's not as fresh and vibrant now; we have to chase after it instead.
Cai Xiaolian: Uncle, you have a strong survival instinct! Knowing that the Ninth Prince doesn't like people calling him effeminate, you immediately changed your tune to "manly," haha...
"Come on, come on, let's eat!" Grandma Gu urged everyone to start eating.
In such a joyful moment, with such a delicious meal, even Zhang, who is usually bad at creating a good atmosphere, focused on eating and said cheerful things.
The children ate quickly, and once they were full, they went outside to play with firecrackers.
Gu En had a blast and even took Gu Xin and Gu Si to the village to play with other children.
Gu Hui and Gu Nian were worried about Gu En's carefree attitude, so they followed behind.
"Sister Huihui, I think Aunt Xiaohuan will soon become our family's fourth uncle! Don't you think so?" Gu Nian chatted casually.
“Aunt Xiaohuan is very nice, I like her very much,” Gu Hui said.
"Hehe, now that Fourth Uncle is getting married, it's your turn in our family. Grandpa and Grandma will help Auntie urge you to get married too," Gu Nian said gleefully.
"Don't be so smug. I'm getting married now, so it's your turn. If I get married next year, your top scholar will probably still be studying hard!" Gu Hui retorted.
"Who says I have to find a top scholar who studies hard for years? I can find a top scholar who wields swords and spears too! Besides, my parents aren't pressuring me," Gu Nian said proudly.
Gu Hui was heartbroken!
If only her mother cared for her daughter as much as her second aunt did.
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