No one arrived empty-handed; some carried fresh fruit, while others carried fragrant pastry gift boxes. When Ling Yun arrived, her two children had been waiting for a long time, but they were playing with Lu Heng and Qian Mao's twins.
Surrounded by his younger siblings, Lu Heng seemed somewhat bewildered. He couldn't understand why his mother was so enthusiastic about attending this gathering. All the way there, he kept asking why, while his mother, with a constant smile, and his father, enthusiastically praised how delicious Aunt Duo's cooking was. Listening to his mother's vivid descriptions, Lu Heng's curiosity grew even stronger.
As the delicious-looking and fragrant dishes were served, everyone eagerly gathered around to enjoy the meal.
Lu Heng carefully picked up a bite of food and put it in his mouth, chewing it. Instantly, an indescribable, wonderful taste spread across his tongue. His eyes widened, his face filled with surprise, and he gave Qian Duoduo a thumbs up, sincerely praising, "Aunt Duoduo, your cooking is so delicious!"
When Qian Mao arrived, he saw Lu Yuan standing at the door from afar, and a surge of joy welled up in his heart. He recalled how, years ago, Lu Yuan had fallen into a coma due to an accident, and everyone in the family felt that Duo Duo had suffered far too much injustice over the years. However, since Lu Yuan awoke, everything had changed dramatically.
Now, both his younger sister, Duoduo, and his adorable nephew often wear bright, sunny smiles. Qian Mao feels especially gratified and joyful to see his brother-in-law, Lu Yuan, able to stand and walk again.
Looking at Duoduo's current life, economically speaking, it's quite impressive! Not to mention the substantial profits she earns from her family's Wanmao Group, her personal investments in several businesses are also thriving. Among them, the electronics factory and the renowned Window of the World tourism project are particularly outstanding—they're practically two goose-laying machines! These two businesses have brought Duoduo a steady stream of wealth, making her life increasingly prosperous.
Now, my parents have left Beian Village and are living with our fourth son in Yabuli. It's not too far from Beian Village, so it's convenient for them to look after each other. They help take care of our fourth son's children there, and the whole family lives happily together.
It is particularly worth mentioning that some of the competition venues for the 1996 Asian Winter Games were located in Yabuli. Wanmao Group successfully won the bid for the construction of the sports stadiums. Furthermore, Wanmao Group invested as much as 5 million yuan in the Yabuli Ski Resort in its own name, thus becoming one of the resort's shareholders.
Qian Mao initially discussed this decision with Qian Duoduo. He thought it wasn't worthwhile, but then he thought that this investment could be seen as a contribution to the development of their hometown. It would not only help the hometown develop but also earn them a good reputation. Why not do it? So, he ultimately did not object.
At that time, Qian Mao could never have imagined that over the next forty years, Yabuli Ski Resort would transform into a renowned and popular ski destination in the vicinity of Harbin.
Qian Mao sat at the banquet and chatted happily with Lu Yuan. He enthusiastically suggested that Lu Yuan and Duo Duo go back to Harbin to visit each other more often, since Qian Sheng and Jin Jinxiu cared about them a lot.
"You guys have been either in Beijing or Shenzhen these past few years, and you've only been back in Harbin a handful of times!" Qian Mao remarked.
Lu Yuan nodded in agreement: "Third Brother, actually, Duo Duo and I had originally planned to take the child back to our hometown for a visit. However..." He paused slightly before explaining, "I've been undergoing rehabilitation training recently, and it's at a crucial stage, so I had to postpone our trip back to Harbin a little. But you see, I've been persevering, and the results are pretty good, aren't they?" A relieved smile appeared on Lu Yuan's face as he finished speaking.
Qian Mao nodded in satisfaction after hearing this, and gently patted Lu Yuan's shoulder, encouraging him, "Good job, kid! I knew you could pull through. This little difficulty won't defeat you!"
At this moment, Qian Mao suddenly stared at Lu Yuan and examined him closely. After a while, he said in surprise, "Hey, brother-in-law, why do I feel like you look much younger than before? Look, all that white hair you had a while ago is gone. Did you secretly go and dye your hair?"
Lu Yuan slowly raised his right hand, scratching his hair in frustration, his brows furrowed, and said softly, "I have my reasons for doing this. I'm really worried that if I go out with Duo Duo, people will point and whisper, saying that she actually married a man so much older than her. I absolutely cannot tolerate anyone looking down on her!"
In truth, Lu Yuan knew exactly what was going on. He knew there was a saying that people might turn white overnight when they were extremely sad. However, he had never heard of anyone growing a full head of black hair overnight because of excessive joy. But since Qian Mao had given such a far-fetched reason, he simply went along with it and climbed up the ladder of success.
Just then, Qian Duoduo, who had been standing quietly to the side, couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing. Her clear, melodious laughter instantly shattered the atmosphere that Lu Yuan had created. Seeing this, Lu Yuan's face flushed slightly, and he quickly reached out his left hand and gently squeezed Qian Duoduo's small hand, which was resting on his lap, as if issuing a silent warning to her, signaling her to restrain herself a little.
No one noticed Lu Yuan's subtle actions. Ling Yun, Zhang Muyao, and Liu Yuan chatted happily in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In particular, the interaction between Qian Duoduo's two sisters-in-law—Ling Yun and Zhang Muyao—and Liu Yuan was filled with kindness and friendliness.
Zhang Muyao showed great interest in Liu Yuan, the educated youth who had been sent to the countryside in Beian Village. They had an in-depth discussion about rural life and their work experiences. Learning that Liu Yuan had not only adapted to the harsh rural environment but also built such a deep friendship with Qian Duoduo, Zhang Muyao couldn't help but admire Liu Yuan's character and integrity.
Meanwhile, Ling Yun, the mayor of Pengcheng, displayed her approachable side. Despite her high position, she showed no airs and treated Liu Yuan like a close friend. This friendliness made Liu Yuan completely relax and participate in the conversation without any restraint.
Throughout the conversation, the three chatted and laughed, sharing their stories and experiences. Liu Yuan deeply felt the warmth and harmony of Qian Duoduo's family, and thought to herself, "Duoduo's two sisters-in-law clearly care for him a lot; they are truly blessed!"
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