While making dumplings, Qin Xiaoyu said that coins were too dirty, so she replaced them with peanuts, making a total of three for good luck.
Qin Xiaoyu ate the second one, so everyone scrambled to eat the third one.
The children were naughty and ate one after another.
"Don't overeat, let's eat tomorrow," Zhou Xing's mother said, worried.
"Oh dear! I think I've eaten it!" Xiao Jin suddenly exclaimed.
"Where? Where?" the younger sister retorted.
"I swallowed it," Xiao Jin said helplessly.
"Alright, alright, everyone go to sleep. We have to pay New Year's visits tomorrow!" Zhou Xing's mother gave the order, and everyone dispersed.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, it's customary to pay New Year's visits. Commander Wang and his family were going back home, and since they had many old colleagues, they were worried that someone might come to their villa, so they couldn't let anyone visit.
"Fengqin, come with me." Commander Wang certainly couldn't miss the opportunity to show off his daughter-in-law, so he insisted on taking Fengqin with him.
"I'm going to visit relatives for the New Year too." Qin Xiaoyu had already changed her clothes when she came downstairs.
“Perfect timing, let’s go together.” A Lei had been waiting downstairs for a while.
"Is Xiaoyue still going?" Zhou Xing's mother asked worriedly. Zhou Yue was dressed neatly, her large belly proudly protruding forward, quite a sight.
"Yeah, Sister Xiaoyue, where are you going?" Qin Xiaoyu was also a little puzzled. Logically speaking, Deng Jianyan wouldn't agree, so why was he obediently guarding her side?
"I'll go with you." Zhou Yue smiled mysteriously and gestured towards Qin Xiaoyu and A Lei.
Although Qin Xiaoyu was puzzled, seeing her insistence, she had no choice but to help her out the door.
I was riding in Are's Cherokee; he was a good driver, and the ride was very smooth.
Qin Xiaoyu's first stop was the municipal party committee compound. As soon as they turned into the compound, A Lei stopped the car and gestured for them to get out.
"We're still far from Aunt Feng and Aunt Hong's house, let's drive a little further." Qin Xiaoyu didn't want Zhou Yue to walk any further.
"It's okay, let's take a walk together. I'm feeling a bit stuffy, I need some fresh air." Zhou Yue opened the car door, startling Deng Jianyan, who ran over to meet her.
"What are you guys up to? I have a feeling something's up." Qin Xiaoyu felt like there was some kind of scheme going on.
Zhou Yue had been living in the municipal party committee compound for quite some time after her marriage, and her now noticeably pregnant belly drew attention from everyone she met, inevitably leading to whispers and comments. Qin Xiaoyu grew increasingly uneasy, while Zhou Yue remained nonchalant, her face beaming with pride.
"They're here," Are suddenly reminded.
Qin Xiaoyu looked up and saw four people in front of her, dressed for the New Year. However, each of them had a tense expression, as if a single word could ignite a fuse.
“Auntie, what a coincidence,” Zhou Yue said, taking the initiative to speak.
The four people stopped in surprise, looked at them, and finally focused their attention on Zhou Yue's big belly.
It turns out to be Zhou Yue's ex-husband's family. Could the child that the woman is holding be the legendary illegitimate child? Chen Kai has become a father.
Chen Kai looked at Zhou Yue with a frightening gaze, as if he couldn't believe it, yet he was also in excruciating pain, as if a sword had pierced his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.
"What a coincidence." A Lei stepped forward, already putting pressure on the other party.
"Yes, what a coincidence," Chen Kai's mother replied reluctantly.
"Chen Kai already has a son, congratulations! Mine is still in my belly, it's a long way off," Zhou Yue said deliberately, as if afraid they wouldn't see it.
"Yes, yes." Chen Kai's mother's face was already pale.
Chen Kai turned and walked away, leaving them behind. His wife, holding the child, hesitated for a moment before jogging after him.
She already dressed the child in many layers, and being petite, she was panting heavily from exhaustion. When she caught up with Chen Kai, she started scolding him, and the two of them started arguing and heading outside.
Chen Kai's mother glanced at Zhou Yue helplessly, mumbled something, and the two fled.
This little exchange was witnessed by passersby, their eyes shining with excitement. It's likely that this dramatic scene will soon spread throughout the New Year's Day dinner table.
"I don't quite understand." Qin Xiaoyu looked at A Lei, whose mischievous expression was on his face. What was he thinking?
“I told you, Zhou Yue will avenge you.” A Lei blinked.
"You mean, they're the ones who harmed me?" Qin Xiaoyu pointed at Chen Kai's retreating figure.
"Well, you hit their precious son and you think you can get away with it? It's just that my great-uncle and their old man have known each other for a long time, so I couldn't really hurt them. Now that Zhou Yue has slapped their faces so hard they're swollen, they'll just have to swallow their pride."
Qin Xiaoyu then felt a surge of satisfaction; this was more than just revenge. Zhou Yue also breathed a sigh of relief.
Not daring to go too far with Zhou Yue, Qin Xiaoyu first safely delivered her home before driving herself to the homes of Granny Zhang, Sister Mei, and others. By the time she returned, it was already noon.
As soon as Tang Wenwen entered the door, Manager Zhang bought her a plane ticket, which could only fly to the provincial capital. There was no other way, so she went to the Jiang family in the provincial capital first before turning back to spend the New Year.
After spending some time in Shanghai, Tang Wenwen's temperament improved considerably.
She brought gifts for her family, and the last thing she brought out was two identical sets of children's clothes.
"Sister-in-law, you are truly amazing. I still remember the day you took me to the chemical plant to take over the shift. You were such a thin, petite woman with a fierce look in your eyes. How did you transform yourself into such a wonderful person?"
Tang Wenwen was the only one who knew about her past. In her previous life, Qin Xiaoyu hadn't understood life either, and was reborn into a useless person's body. Now, she had completely transformed.
"This is just the beginning." This was also Qin Xiaoyu's promise to herself.
The first day of the Lunar New Year is a true reunion, with the whole family sitting around the table, creating a spectacular sight.
After dinner, it was free time again. Qin Xiaoyu went to the kitchen to find a drink, but she was caught red-handed by A Lei the moment she turned around.
“There are quite a few of us in the Fang family, but we’ve never been this well-organized before,” A Lei remarked.
"Your family members are all unconventional." Qin Xiaoyu had only met four of his family members, so she could imagine what the others were like.
"Is there any gift for me tonight?" A Lei asked again.
"What gift?" Qin Xiaoyu's eyes widened innocently.
"I didn't prepare a gift, so just give yourself to me."
"You're overthinking it!" Qin Xiaoyu stopped smiling and turned to leave, but A Lei reached out and pulled her into his arms.
"Stop messing around, there are too many people here!" Qin Xiaoyu said, annoyed.
"Is a place with few people okay?" Aree sensed the hidden meaning.
"You're overthinking it!" Qin Xiaoyu said through gritted teeth.
"Hmm, then think of something more." A Lei was naturally unwilling to let go of his prey, and lowered his head to kiss it.
Qin Xiaoyu had absolutely no resistance to him; her heart was pounding so hard she couldn't tell if it was fear or attraction.
Footsteps approached, and A Lei had no choice but to let go. Qin Xiaoyu couldn't go out directly right now; her face was burning hot. A Lei pinned her against the corner, protecting her from being seen and from any escape route.
"I'm serious, is it not possible today?" A Lei pouted and blinked his eyes.
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