It seems they're planning something big at the New Year's Eve dinner table.
Finally, it was time for the New Year's Eve dinner. I had been busy all afternoon preparing a huge table of dishes, including chicken, duck, fish, and meat.
This is a wonderful day to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new, and everyone's face is beaming with smiles.
However, there were two exceptions: Shen's father, who was planning something, and Shen Shi, who knew that Shen's father was planning something.
Grandpa Shen spoke first: "Everyone has been busy all day, so let's eat while it's hot. May the new year bring us great prosperity."
"Wait a minute, let me say a few words first," Mr. Shen interrupted the old man.
It's coming! It's coming! Shen Shi finally felt a huge weight lifted from his heart, and he propped his head up with his hand, waiting for his father's performance.
However, Mr. Shen's gaze fell on Mrs. Shen, who was picking up some food and saying, "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and eat. You've been busy all day."
Shen Shi's jaw nearly dropped in shock. Wasn't his mother a staunch supporter of his father's brainwashing theories?
How could they have betrayed us?
Both Brother Shen and Third Brother Shen were shocked.
Mr. Shen's expression was also very unpleasant. This was different from usual. Mrs. Shen should be anxiously asking him what had happened.
But she still suppressed her temper and said gently, "Xiaoyun, I have something to say."
Mother Shen, however, seemed indifferent, not even glancing at Father Shen. "Let's talk after we finish eating," she said, keeping her head down and focusing on her meal.
Now, Father Shen's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He stood up abruptly, pointed at Mother Shen, and was so angry that his face turned red and his neck bulged.
Shen Shi's third brother, Shen He, also sensed something was wrong. He called out softly, "Mom," and then asked, "What's wrong?"
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