Lin Zhennan was in an exceptionally cheerful mood today, a smile he couldn't hide constantly playing on his lips. Because today, his beloved daughter, whom he had been longing for day and night, had actually come home! At this moment, the family was reunited, sharing the joy of family life. He himself hadn't expected such a heartwarming scene to come so quickly.
Looking back on the difficult decision he made—to let Lin Xue stay in the rural area where she was sent to work—he thought that the dream of a family reunion was just a pipe dream. However, fate is always full of surprises. Who could have imagined that although Lin Xue married into a rural family, her husband seemed to be more than just an ordinary farmer's son? Not long after their marriage, Mo Yuan accompanied Lin Xue to Shanghai.
All of this truly surprised and deeply moved Lin Zhennan. His heart was filled with curiosity and questions, and he longed to immediately ask his daughter and son-in-law. But then he thought that his wife, Wang Wanru, wasn't present. If he asked now, he would likely have to trouble Mo Yuan to recount the story later when Wang Wanru returned. After much deliberation, Lin Zhennan ultimately suppressed his impulse.
So, he temporarily set aside his doubts, smiled, picked up his wine glass, and began chatting warmly with Mo Yuan. For a time, the two exchanged toasts, the atmosphere lively and cheerful. Soon, as one delicious dish after another was served, the family finally sat down around the table, enjoying a harmonious and happy time together.
The whole family sat neatly around the dining table, each face beaming with happiness and anticipation. Their eyes were fixed on the sumptuous dishes laid out on the table, their gazes revealing surprise and satisfaction.
Lin Zhennan gazed at the dazzling array of food before him, a wave of emotion washing over him. He said slowly, "This table of dishes today is truly sumptuous! It's been so long since our family has enjoyed such a wide variety of delicacies. Even back when our family was relatively well-off, we never had such a lavish meal. Mo Yuan, you've certainly spent a lot of money today, but we're all so happy, let's not dwell on that! Come, everyone, let's raise our glasses and celebrate this wonderful moment of family reunion!"
Everyone responded to Lin Zhennan's call and happily raised their glasses.
At this moment, all eyes were focused on Mo Yuan, their eyes filled with anticipation. Mo Yuan felt the eager gazes, smiled slightly, and without any affectation, calmly picked up his glass and stood up. He glanced around at everyone present, then cleared his throat and began his toast.
Mo Yuan gently raised his wine glass, a deep sense of emotion on his face. Today, he and Lin Xue had come together and personally experienced the boundless warmth of Lin Xue's family. This warm atmosphere filled him with gratitude, because he felt he had finally truly integrated into this welcoming family.
As a husband, being able to accompany Lin Xue to visit her parents was undoubtedly a source of great joy and satisfaction for him. Therefore, he sincerely invited Mr. and Mrs. Lin Zhennan to visit Xiaomozhuang in Shandong Province at some point in their lives. He assured them with absolute certainty that they would receive the warmest hospitality.
Lin Xue smiled and echoed, saying that Xiao Mo Zhuang was a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains, truly a wonderful place to relax and rejuvenate. She said with great anticipation that she would definitely welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lin Zhennan to visit someday. Lin Zhennan, beaming, responded enthusiastically that he would definitely find time to visit after he retired.
However, at that moment, Lin Zhennan brought up the topic of work and retirement, thinking about some of his current work-related worries, and his originally bright face gradually darkened. For a moment, the entire atmosphere seemed shrouded in this gloom, becoming somewhat somber and oppressive.
Lin Lei, who was sitting to the side, noticed the strange atmosphere and quickly broke the silence by saying with a smile, "Everyone, don't just sit there, can we start eating now? I'm so hungry!" As he spoke, he exaggeratedly swallowed.
Seeing this, Wang Wanru quickly stepped in to smooth things over, urging everyone, "Yes, yes, come on, let's start eating and enjoy the food!"
Lin Zhennan, his face full of apology, quickly said, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry, it's all my fault! Today is such a joyous day, and I was so inconsiderate, saying such things that spoil the mood. It was really inappropriate! Come on, let's not just stand here talking, let's sit down and start eating! Mo Yuan, tell everyone what you've got to do with your cooking! I never knew you had such superb culinary skills! Tsk tsk tsk, just looking at the dishes and smelling that tempting aroma, I know they must taste amazing! Come on, everyone, grab your chopsticks and have a taste!"
Lin Lei, who was standing to the side, could no longer contain his eagerness. As soon as Lin Zhennan finished speaking, he quickly reached for the table with his chopsticks and pounced on the food like a hungry tiger. He kept stuffing food into his mouth, nodding as he ate, his mouth stuffed full, and he wolfed it down.
Seeing this, Mo Yuan smiled and briefly introduced the preparation methods of these dishes to Lin Zhennan, adding, "Actually, I'm not quite sure what your tastes are like, so this time I tried making them according to the cooking methods of Shandong cuisine from my hometown. Please try them and see if they suit your taste. If there's anything you're not satisfied with or anything that needs improvement, please feel free to let me know!"
Before anyone could respond, Wang Wanru, who was sitting to the side, chimed in with a smile, "How could anyone not like it! Look at Lin Lei, he's already eating like this, isn't that enough to prove how delicious the food is? Haha, Mo Yuan, don't just focus on serving us, you should eat some more while it's hot!"
"And so, the family sat together, laughing and chatting, fully enjoying this incredibly sumptuous and heartwarming dinner."
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