My grandmother is already 65 years old this year. According to the local customs of Jiaonan, she should be celebrating her 66th birthday during the Spring Festival.
In this land, birthdays are not calculated based on birthdates like in other places, but rather on the number of years.
Moreover, only elderly people can celebrate their birthdays. If there are still elders in the family, even if you are eighty years old, you are not eligible to celebrate your birthday.
Moreover, there are specific age restrictions for celebrating birthdays here; birthday banquets are usually only held for people in the sixty-six, seventy-three, and eighty age groups.
As for the reasons behind it, few people can explain it clearly; everyone simply follows this tradition.
Xiao Weiguo had already planned in his heart that he would definitely throw a big and lively birthday banquet for his grandmother during the Spring Festival.
After all, Grandma is getting old, and what she loves most is liveliness and family reunion.
When that time comes, relatives and friends will gather together, and her children and grandchildren will surround her. This kind of family happiness will bring Grandma more joy and satisfaction than anything else.
When Xiao Weiguo returned home, his grandmother greeted him with a beaming smile.
She lightly punched Xiao Weiguo's arm, playfully scolding him.
"You silly boy, all you do is busy around outside all day long, you don't even have time for your wife. What's the use of making so much money?"
You'd be better off spending more time with your family. Let me tell you, you men have no conscience at all!
With a broad smile, Xiao Weiguo helped the old lady sit down on the sofa, muttering to himself.
"Grandma, I know I was wrong, please don't be angry anymore. I promise I'll spend more time at home with my wife from now on, so she can give you a few more big, healthy great-grandchildren, is that alright?"
His words made his grandmother laugh heartily, and she scolded him with a smile.
"You little rascal, all you do is say nice things to make me happy!"
At this moment, Liu Ye saw her husband return. As usual, she subconsciously stood up, preparing to pour Xiao Weiguo a glass of water.
However, Xiao Weiguo reacted quickly, grabbing Liu Ye and speaking hastily.
"Oh dear, my little darling, please don't move around! You're pregnant now, if you accidentally bump or hurt yourself, Grandma will skin me alive!"
Liu Ye smiled helplessly, and could only support her round belly as she slowly sat back down on the sofa.
Liu Ye raised her head, looked at Xiao Weiguo tenderly, and had a happy smile on her lips.
Seeing this, Xiao Weiguo smiled happily. He turned and went into the kitchen, and soon returned with several cups of steaming hot water.
He first handed one cup to Liu Ye, and then handed the other cup to his grandmother, saying with concern, "Grandma, daughter-in-law, have some water first to soothe your throats."
Then, Xiao Weiguo spoke to Liu Ye.
"Honey, you and Grandma sit here for a bit, okay? I'll go prepare dinner. I bought you some fresh crucian carp today, by the way."
I'll make you a hot and sour crucian carp soup tonight. It's not only nutritious, but also very appetizing!
After saying that, he happily went into the kitchen and started getting busy.
Watching Xiao Weiguo busy in the kitchen, Liu Ye suddenly asked jokingly.
"Honey, you're a billionaire with a net worth of tens of billions, yet you still cook for your wife at home. Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you?"
Liu Ye said with a smile to Xiao Weiguo, who was busy in the kitchen.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Weiguo paused in his actions, momentarily taken aback.
Willow Leaf's words instantly transported his thoughts back to his previous life.
At that time, he also had a net worth of billions, but he was extremely lonely.
Aside from his expressionless servants who could only offer mechanical smiles, he had no real family members by his side.
At that time, even if he wanted to cook a meal for his family, he couldn't find a suitable place.
Because his life is filled with work and social engagements, he has no time or energy to enjoy the warmth of family.
However, fate gave him a chance to start over.
Now, he can stand in this cozy kitchen and cook delicious meals for his beloved family. Isn't that a great happiness for him?
Xiao Weiguo slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Liu Ye on the sofa. He saw that she was turned to the side, her small face turned towards him with difficulty, her big eyes staring intently at him.
The moment their eyes met, Xiao Weiguo felt an indescribable warmth welling up in his heart.
He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a doting smile, and whispered to Liu Ye.
"What's a meal to you? When we're both retired, I'll cook you delicious food every day so you can taste my best dishes."
Upon hearing this, Liu Ye couldn't help but let out a clear, melodious giggle, as pleasant as a silver bell.
She said coquettishly.
"How old are you? You're already thinking about retirement? My dad is almost fifty and he's still working hard, giving his all for you. And you're already planning your retirement so early."
Xiao Weiguo smiled dismissively and explained.
“How can you say he’s working hard for me? All my future assets will be left to our son. He’s working so hard now because he’s working hard for his future grandson.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Ye pouted and retorted, "How can you be so sure it's a son? What if it's a daughter?"
As she spoke, she gently patted her slightly protruding belly.
Xiao Weiguo casually tossed his hair, waved his hand, and said confidently.
"What does it matter? If this isn't a son, we can keep having more, ten or twenty. I refuse to believe we can't have a son!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Ye's eyes widened in anger. She grabbed a sofa cushion and threw it at Xiao Weiguo like a grenade, muttering under her breath.
"Do you think I'm a sow, giving birth to litters of piglets?!"
After dinner was ready, Xiao Jiang and Xiao Yue went home after school.
These two little ones have a very poor sense of boundaries with their older brother. Xiao Weiguo, who is domineering in front of outsiders, is no different from an ordinary older brother in front of them.
Fortunately, he's older now, otherwise the two little ones would always be clinging to him and impossible to get off.
"Xiao Jiang, go call your brother Jiao Bai for dinner."
"knew."
Xiao Jiang threw down his schoolbag, ran upstairs to the second floor, opened Jiao Bai's room, and found that no one was inside.
Normally, Jiao Bai would stay in his room after returning home, but I don't know where he went today.
"Brother, Brother Jiao Bai isn't home."
Xiao Weiguo took off his apron and peered into the yard, but he didn't see Jiao Bai's figure.
"Hey, where did that kid go? Let me check outside."
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