Chapter 166 The Best Year
After lunch, Si Yan and Su Nian planned to go to the Si family's old house in the afternoon.
As they were leaving, Su Hong looked at the two children who seemed to be rushing around, and gently told her daughter, "Stay at the old house for a few more days and spend some time with your grandparents. Don't run around everywhere. You're not feeling well now."
Although Su Hong said this, she didn't think so in her heart.
She saw the red eyes of old lady Chen and the loneliness that her husband Chen Ran could not hide.
In fact, she was reluctant to leave, but her son-in-law had been staying here with her daughter for several days. During the Chinese New Year, who wouldn't look forward to the reunion of their children and grandchildren?
Thinking of this, Su Hong couldn't help but sigh inwardly: Everyone wants children and grandchildren around them, but in the end, there are not enough children.
Su Nian looked at the reluctant scene before her and said calmly, "Mom and Dad, why don't you try to have a 'New Year baby' while the New Year is here?"
As soon as Su Nian laughed out loud after hearing this heartless shout, Si Yan tried hard to suppress his laughter and turned his face away silently.
Su Hong laughed and scolded lightly, "You naughty child, you even dare to tease your parents!"
Old Mrs. Chen, who was not far away, obviously heard this as well. She looked at her son and daughter-in-law thoughtfully with a smile on her lips. In fact, she had no other thoughts, she just thought her granddaughter's idea was funny. She had let it go and let the children do as they pleased.
Chen Ran, however, looked calm and composed, answering the question calmly: "I have received your suggestion. You should hurry to the next stage and don't let the old man of the Si family wait anxiously."
While Si Yan was driving, the girl next to him kept muttering:
"Do you think my parents will really fight?"
"Look at my grandma's attitude. How can you agree to this?"
"Oh no, my grandma won't put pressure on my mom, will she?"
The more she thought about it, the more she felt she had gotten herself into trouble. She slapped her lips in frustration and said, "It's all my fault for giving such stupid advice!"
In the end, because of that "thoughtful" look, Su Nian successfully imagined Old Mrs. Chen as an evil mother-in-law.
If the old lady knew her granddaughter's thoughts, she would probably burst into tears: "I just took a casual look, there is absolutely no intention of putting pressure on them, whether to give birth or not is up to them..."
This plot, which was just whitewashed, has been taken back to the pre-liberation era in an instant!
Si Yan was holding the steering wheel, and he caught a glimpse of her frown from the corner of his eye, and couldn't help laughing.
He freed one hand and gently placed it on the back of her hand: "Don't overthink it, Mom and Dad know what's going on. Maybe Grandma didn't mean that at all."
In fact, he was still holding back his laughter - the old lady's eyes just now clearly showed that she found it funny, how could she look like an evil mother-in-law at all?
Only this girl in his family can come up with such a big drama in her imagination.
When we arrived at the Si family's old house, we could see red lanterns hanging all along the way from afar. Gold-plated spring couplets were pasted on the red-painted door, and even the door knockers were tied with red silk.
As soon as the car stopped, Li Jiawei ran out holding an orange, shouting, "Sister-in-law! I finally waited for you to come back!"
"Run slower, don't bump into your sister-in-law." Si Yuqing followed behind, quickly stepped forward to hold Su Nian's arm, and deliberately glanced at her belly, "You're in your last trimester, so you have to be careful when walking."
Su Nian greeted her aunt with a smile and followed them inside.
As soon as they entered the living room, they were enveloped in warmth. Mr. Si was sitting on a royal chair drinking tea. Seeing them come in, he put down his teacup and smiled: "Niannian is here, come and sit down. The bird's nest we just stewed is still warm." Zhang Minghua also quickly stood up and moved the cushions on the sofa towards Su Nian: "Take a rest, don't stand."
Everyone in the room surrounded Su Nian, asking about her life, and naturally, they also asked about Old Mrs. Chen's condition. Si Yan was afraid that Su Nian was still thinking about the "eye contact", so he quickly replied, "Grandma's health is stable. She's still playing mahjong with us."
The Si family is more lively than the Chen family. Si Yuqing and his family of three have all returned. Li Chengye's parents passed away early and spent every New Year's Day at the Si family.
He is busy in the kitchen right now. Yes, in the Si family, it is a tradition for men to go into the kitchen.
Si Guoqing was wearing a navy blue apron and reading glasses as he cut meat, Li Chengye was peeling garlic beside him, Zhang Minghua and Si Yuqing were sitting on small stools picking vegetables, and laughter drifted out of the kitchen, filled with the air of home.
Several younger generations have become "hands-off bosses", and the adults are busy willingly - this is probably the meaning of the Chinese New Year, some are busy making arrangements, some are busy accompanying, and no one feels tired at all.
As the lights came on, dinner was served.
The mahogany dining table was laden with dishes, and juices and drinks were arranged in a row. Old Master Si stood up, holding a glass of wine and clearing his throat. "Today is New Year's Eve. We have a new daughter-in-law, Nian Nian, and in a month we'll have a little baby. It's a double blessing! Congratulations on the addition of a new member to our family! I'd like to offer a toast to everyone and wish our family peace and happiness!"
Everyone stood up and raised their glasses. Su Nian also held up a glass of juice and gently touched Si Yan's glass with a smile in her eyes.
After the meal, there was a “red envelope rain”.
Mr. Si was the first to take out a red envelope. When he handed it to Su Nian, he patted her hand and said, "Niannian, this is from grandpa for you." The red envelope was very thick. When Su Nian took it, she could feel the weight of the red bills inside with her fingertips.
Then Zhang Minghua, Si Guoqing, Si Yuqing... handed over red envelopes one after another. Su Nian couldn't hold them in her hands anymore, so Si Yan quickly cleared out his coat pockets to help her put the red envelopes away.
I’ve never received so many red envelopes during the Chinese New Year before. It turns out that being someone’s wife has these benefits.
Staying up all night makes it more lively when there are more people.
Su Nian, the old lady, Si Yuqing, and Zhang Minghua played mahjong at a table, and Li Chengye played chess with Mr. Si.
Li Jiawei pulled Si Yan's arm and insisted that he go with her to set off the fireworks: "Cousin, please come with me. The fireworks outside are so beautiful!"
Yan stared at Su Nian's direction, unwilling to move. He took out a thick red envelope from his pocket and handed it to Li Jiawei: "Take the red envelope and go play by yourself."
Li Jiawei weighed the red envelope and curled her lips: "Okay."
As it was almost twelve o'clock, everyone went into the yard.
Si Yan draped his down jacket over Su Nian and wrapped her neck tightly with a scarf, leaving only her eyes exposed. "It's cold outside, don't catch a cold." Su Nian leaned against his chest, watching the fireworks in the sky—some bloomed like golden chrysanthemums, some streaked like shooting stars, and some looked like hydrangeas...
As soon as the clock struck midnight, cheers rang out in the yard.
Li Jiawei held a firework stick and ran around in the yard, the light of the firework stick reflecting her smiling face.
The warm yellow light spilled out from the room, falling on everyone, so gentle.
Su Nian touched her belly, her heart so full that it was about to burst - if there was another child running around, it would be even more perfect.
The fireworks outside the window are still ringing, and the laughter in the house has not stopped. Under the warm lights, relatives are gathered around me - this is the best year, the best home.
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