As soon as Li Anting finished speaking, her computer beeped; someone had sent her a message.
Jiang Xiaoli waved her hand, "Alright, I have nothing else to say, you can all go out now."
She sat down at the computer and clicked on the flashing avatar.
[Ruanruanjia: Little Pear! The date for my graduation art exhibition with Ayan is set for June 6th!]
[Ruanruanjia: Busy person, I'm telling you so far in advance, you and Jiayu definitely will have time to watch, right?]
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and thought for a moment. There shouldn't be anything major happening in early June.
[Jiang Youqian: Since you've invited us so sincerely, I'll definitely come and support you!]
[Ruanruanjia: That's awesome! I told Ayan you'd come!]
[Ruanruanjia: Hehe, but we'll be able to meet soon! The teachers especially loved my and Ayan's snow mountain paintings, so we applied to go to China for a sketching trip, and the professor agreed without hesitation!]
Jiang Xiaoli raised an eyebrow, thinking of Zong Jiayu's poaching plan, and replied very enthusiastically.
[Jiang Youqian: Come quick! Spring is almost here, the flowers are blooming, it's the perfect time for sketching!]
[Ruanruanjia: Hehe, Ayan and I are already applying for visas. I'll tell you once the paperwork is done and we've booked our tickets.]
After ending her chat with Ruan Jiajia, she leaned back in her office chair and spun around.
"Everything is moving in a positive direction, that's great."
Zong Jiayu was unable to leave work on time today; she went home alone to have dinner with Li Guizhi.
"Mom, do you still remember those two artists who came to China last year?"
Li Guizhi nodded. "I remember. What's wrong?"
Jiang Xiaoli said with a smile, "I told them that your cooking skills are excellent. Last time they came, you were still recuperating and it was inconvenient for you to invite them to your home."
They're coming to China again in a few days to sketch. Could you help them prepare a meal? We'll need their help with the game art for our project later..."
"I thought it was something serious!" Li Guizhi readily agreed, "No problem! Leave it to me!"
After dinner, Li Guizhi reminded him, "Don't mention your two friends who are artists yet. The day after tomorrow is the Lantern Festival. Tell your uncle and Ale to come over for dinner."
"No problem!" Jiang Xiaoli immediately launched into a shower of compliments. "Mom, you're so thoughtful and considerate!"
Li Guizhi smiled and reached out to tap her forehead, "Isn't it because you don't worry about these things?"
She thought for a moment and said, "Hey, why don't you invite Xin Xin, Cheng Cheng, and Xiao Yue too? It's not good for the kids to be all alone during the holiday."
Jiang Xiaoli nodded in agreement, "That's quite a lot of people. Shall we celebrate the festival at a courtyard house this time? We'll book two tables at 'Heyiju,' and you can add a couple of your signature dishes to each table if you'd like."
Li Guizhi thought for a moment and said, "Okay, didn't we say last New Year that we would have a family dinner there in the future? Let's start from this time."
Jiang Xiaoli is a woman of action; she immediately called each of them to inform them.
Li Guizhi also called Xu Feng, "Your Aunt Xu heard that we're getting together for the Lantern Festival, so she'll be back tomorrow!"
"You'll have company when Aunt Xu comes back!"
The mother and daughter chatted for a while, and Jiang Xiaoli went home after Li Guizhi rested.
Zong Jia didn't return until almost midnight. When he saw her still watching TV in the living room, he asked, "Did you wait for me?"
She nodded. "I can't sleep, so I'll just watch some TV. Is the situation with 'Vulcan' very troublesome?"
Zong Jia tossed his coat aside. "It's all taken care of for today. Now we just have to wait for 'Desperate Assault' to launch."
She took the opportunity to mention that Quan Wenyan and Ruan Jiajia were coming to China to sketch, saying, "I think this is a good opportunity to get Quan Wenyan on board."
Zong Jiayu was still somewhat hesitant, "I really don't know if a painter like him would be willing to do this."
Jiang Xiaoli thought for a moment and said, "We can first show him what you do, and then ask him questions tentatively. I think it won't affect his painting creation. Nobody turns down money."
“Alright.” Zong Jiayu nodded. “Then I’ll introduce them to each other when they arrive in China.”
While Zong Jiayu was washing up in the bathroom after changing into her pajamas, she leaned against the door frame and said, "The day after tomorrow is the Lantern Festival. Mom said she's inviting everyone to get together at the courtyard house."
"Sure, I've finished my work here for today. Please let me know if you need anything."
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and lifted his chin, saying, "Hug me."
Zong Jiayu immediately smiled. He threw the towel on the washstand, took two steps forward, picked her up by the waist, and gently placed her on the bed.
After a long kiss, Zong Jiayu exclaimed, "I never dared to dream of such a wonderful life before."
Jiang Xiaoli wrapped her arms around his neck, "Go ahead and dream big, what if it comes true!"
"Hehe." Zong Jiayu said with a light laugh, "Little Pear, you are my beautiful dream."
After saying that, he put it into practice and "had" a wonderful dream all night.
...
On February 11th, the Lantern Festival, everyone gathered at the courtyard house.
After Aunt Tian brought the glutinous rice balls made by Li Guizhi and Xu Fengbao to the table, Zong Jiayu got up and invited everyone to sit down.
Two large round tables were full of people. Jiang Xiaoli said with a smile, "Indeed, gatherings should be held in a more spacious place."
Before the meal was officially served, Li Guizhi said, "Everyone here is a member of our family and a friend who is even closer than family. I won't say anything more. Everyone, please eat and drink well, and have a happy Lantern Festival!"
Xiao Jincheng said with a smile, "Happy Lantern Festival! Ruilin, Brother Fu, let's drink until we drop tonight!"
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