He Jun took the jade bottle, gently stroking it, his eyes filled with excitement.
The two then sat down, and Liu Feng began to recount in detail his master's life, as well as the peace and tranquility he experienced when he passed away.
An old man and a young man sat down for a long talk, chatting for half a day.
Time passed quietly until He Jun sighed softly, breaking the silence. "Sitting for too long, it's time to move around."
He stood up, refused Liu Feng's help, and walked steadily towards the door, leaving behind a string of hearty laughter.
The hall was bustling with activity.
Several uncles sat together playing cards, with a large fire burning nearby and a kettle on top, the fire blazing brightly.
These firewoods were all carried back by my maternal grandfather's family during the road construction and mountain excavation, and they filled half of the yard.
The younger uncle, with his sharp eyes, spotted He Jun first and quickly stood up to greet him, saying, "Grandpa, why did you come out? It's noisy here, and it might disturb your peace. Why don't you find a quiet place to rest?"
There are seven children here: three from He Qunfang's family, three from her second aunt's family, and one from her youngest aunt's family. They are all at the age where they are mischievous, so how can they not make noise?
He Jun waved his hand and laughed, "It's alright, it's alright, you guys do your thing."
But the uncle was still worried and kept his eyes on his grandfather He Jun. After observing for a while, he found that his grandfather He Jun was in much better condition.
Upon seeing this, the other card players around also stopped what they were doing and greeted He Jun.
Before we knew it, it was noon, time for lunch.
Two tables were set up. My maternal grandfather's kitchen was quite large, so we set up one table inside for the female guests and children.
He Qunfang and her two sisters chatted and joked as they ate, while her maternal grandmother and aunt occasionally chimed in with a few words, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.
During the conversation, everyone asked He Qunfang why her skin and complexion had improved so much all of a sudden.
The men sat at a table in the main room, with Great-Grandfather and Liu Changqing in the seats of honor.
As the eldest grandson in the family, Liu Feng was also among those present. He sat to the side, looking quite composed.
My second aunt's husband and my youngest aunt's husband were particularly curious about Liu Feng and asked him how he caught a wild rabbit and three pheasants.
Liu Feng could only say simply that he had been cultivating on the mountain with his master since he was a child, so he was agile and catching a few wild animals was not difficult.
But it's still surprising how agile one must be to catch a running rabbit and a flying pheasant.
Of everyone present, only Great-Grandfather He Jun knew a portion of Liu Feng's strength.
Because he was a man who had survived gunfire and bullets, and had witnessed Master Zhang's extraordinary martial arts skills.
Seeing that Liu Feng responded calmly without any boasting or pride, he felt even more satisfied with his great-grandson.
Before long, the table was filled with a sumptuous feast, its aroma filling the air.
In the middle sits a steaming hot pot of mutton and vermicelli, the broth bubbling away.
Around the table were plates of fish, shrimp, loach, pork ribs, pheasant stew with mushrooms, sliced cured meat, stir-fried rabbit meat with scallions, braised pig ears, pig liver, and pig heart.
Looking at the table full of delicious food, Liu Feng couldn't help but feel secretly delighted.
These dishes were all his favorite flavors, and being able to enjoy them to his heart's content was truly a great pleasure in life.
He savored each dish, enjoying the delicious taste and satisfaction it left on his tongue.
After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, the family enjoyed a harmonious and joyful time together.
He Jun suddenly shouted, "Pour me another glass of wine!"
Seeing this, Grandpa quickly advised, "Dad, you've already had too much to drink, you should drink less."
Ever since He Jun and Liu Feng finished chatting in the room and came out, his physical and mental state has become incredibly vibrant, as if he has been given a second spring.
Grandpa was happy, but he didn't know why, so he couldn't help but feel a little worried.
He Jun waved his hand and laughed, "It's alright, with my great-grandson here to keep me company, I can drink as much as I want!"
His face was beaming with happiness, and his affection for Liu Feng was evident.
The others present couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion as they listened to He Jun's words. Great-Grandpa was always serious and unsmiling towards his children and grandchildren, and a group of children didn't dare to play around in front of him.
But now, his attitude towards Liu Feng is completely different, which surprises everyone.
The two uncles couldn't help but mutter to themselves, "Isn't this old man too biased?" They thought about their own children, who were often hit on the head by their great-grandfather for being too noisy, and had never been praised.
He Jun seemed oblivious to what everyone was thinking. He happily drank a few more glasses of wine and ate a few more pieces of fish.
He was in a particularly good mood and said to Liu Changqing, "Your family has had a good son; we'll all benefit from it in the future!"
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