As the food was served, Zhang Shengtian greeted everyone with a smile and invited them to sit down. He then looked with satisfaction at the children sitting together.
His son and grandson are both doing well and make him very satisfied, so Zhang Shengtian is very happy.
Looking at Daqing and Yangmei, these were also children he had watched grow up. Their lives were getting better day by day, and Zhang Shengtian was happy for them.
Therefore, Zhang Shengtian was naturally happy this year.
"Everyone, start eating! It's New Year's Eve tonight, let's have a reunion dinner together. We're not in Hongqi Village, so it's good that we're all together and it'll be lively."
Being far away from those familiar people, Zhang Shengtian still felt a little uncomfortable every Chinese New Year.
It just feels empty, like a wanderer longing to return home, so people from the same place celebrate the New Year together.
Zhang Shengtian thought that they should all feel the same way.
Others may not know, but Song Lili didn't feel that way. Perhaps it's because she's always been away from home and doesn't have the same strong sense of belonging to her hometown as Zhang Shengtian.
She had left home at a very young age and no longer lived with her family, so she didn't seem to have much anticipation for the Lunar New Year.
After starting university and working, there's even less time to go back home for the Spring Festival. Even if you do go back, it's only for a few days.
So, gradually, I got used to it, and it seemed that I could celebrate the New Year anywhere, and it would all be the same.
That's why she was so indifferent when everyone else was considering whether or not to go back to Hongqi Village for the Spring Festival.
After all, she was already used to it.
However, seeing how happy Zhang Shengtian was, he chimed in, "Yes, it's the New Year after all, let's all be happy together!"
It's quite an achievement that the three families have gotten together today.
After Daqing and the others moved out, they rarely had the chance to get together like this, so we should cherish this opportunity.
"Yes, we've worked hard all year, so of course we should be happy and have a good time during the New Year," Daqing said with a grin.
That year, he left his hometown and drove with his wife to an unfamiliar place to start over, striving for their home.
Now, he has achieved something, which allows him to relax and feel that this year has been very fulfilling.
So when he heard Zhang Shengtian say that, he naturally replied with joy.
“Yes, the New Year is all about being happy,” Zhang Qingguo chuckled.
No one else spoke, they just nodded, indicating their agreement with what they said. Of course, the happiest were the children.
Fang Xiaotao and Daqing's two children were quite excited, probably because they had never done this before. They watched the adults and copied what the adults did.
The mere mention of Chinese New Year evokes a sense of anticipation; at the very least, there's so much delicious food! Lots of meat!
Anyway, the Lunar New Year is the time they look forward to the most; there's food, new clothes, and they can go out and have fun. Naturally, they're happy.
Song Lili thought it would be good to drink tonight, so she took out the wine that Zhang Qinghua had hidden and let the men drink it.
As for herself and her children, they just drink fruit juice, which she makes herself from fruit she buys, with added sugar. It's sweet and delicious, and the color is beautiful.
So the children held up their glasses, happily clinked glasses with the adults, shouted "Cheers!", and then drank happily.
When they had almost finished eating, the women gathered together to chat about their children and business, and the atmosphere was quite pleasant.
Although Zhang Aiai sometimes couldn't get a word in edgewise, she could still say a few words, which made things harmonious.
The men... that's drinking. No one's watching them today, so they're naturally happy and drinking freely.
As for the children, the girls listened to their mothers chatting or gathered together to chat on their own.
The boys, however, secretly imitated the adults, using juice as a substitute for alcohol and starting to play drinking games.
Song Lili glanced at them and saw it, but didn't stop them, letting them go.
Since they're not drinking alcohol, let them have their fun.
They ate for a long time, then waited in the courtyard. A group of people sat in the main room, with the door open, looking outside.
Lanterns were hung at the entrance, their soft red light making the night seem much warmer.
Moreover, the courtyards under the dim lights looked even more beautiful than usual.
Around ten o'clock, Song Lili finally decided to clear the things off the table. The children had been clamoring to stay up all night to celebrate the New Year, so she was going to make them some late-night snacks.
Otherwise, I'm afraid they'll get hungry and I won't be able to stop them.
"Sister-in-law, let me help you." As soon as Song Lili got up, Zhang Aiai also got up and quickly put it away.
Yang Mei also wanted to help, but Song Lili stopped her, saying, "You don't need to. Ai'ai and I can manage on our own. You can sit down."
"These are just a few bowls and chopsticks, they'll be cleaned up in no time, so don't bother, just sit with them for a while."
That's a small thing; it really doesn't require three people to do it together.
Actually, Song Lili didn't really want Zhang Aiai to help, but she was afraid that Zhang Aiai would feel uncomfortable, so she didn't refuse.
After all, she would have to live under the same roof as Zhang Aiai in the future, and if her new home was uncomfortable, she would be uncomfortable too.
So, if you want to do it, just do it. Why is she stopping you?
So, Song Lili and her sister-in-law went to the kitchen, while Yang Mei sat in the main room, keeping Lin Xue company quietly.
While drinking, Zhang Shengtian watched Zhang Aiai leave with Song Lili and nodded with great satisfaction.
Yes, that's good, Ai Ai is doing the right thing.
Maintaining a good relationship with Lili will allow the whole family to live together harmoniously, which is the best thing for Ai Ai.
Therefore, Zhang Shengtian was even happier, and he drank even more freely, feeling like he wouldn't leave until he was completely drunk.
Zhang Qinghua glanced thoughtfully towards the kitchen. Seeing Zhang Shengtian's radiant face, he simply smiled and didn't stop him.
Since he's happy, let him be happy to the fullest; it's only for today anyway.
It's Chinese New Year, and I hope he can be happy. Zhang Qinghua is also happy.
When Song Lili and her companion returned, about ten minutes later, Song Lili brought in a kettle of water, intending to brew tea for them.
The children all refused to drink it because they thought it was too bitter, so she made a cup for each adult. As the steam rose, Song Lili felt that this was a truly beautiful day.
It's so beautiful it's intoxicating, so good it's addictive you can't pull yourself out, and you might even want to stay in it forever.
Song Lili also hoped in her heart that their future days would always be like this, that they could always be happy and joyful.
Through the mist, Song Lili glanced at Zhang Qinghua and smiled happily.
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