"What's the deal with Uncle Gu and my aunt?"
Li Zhanxiang, who was sitting with Qin Ye picking vegetables, nudged Qin Ye with his elbow and asked Uncle Gu, who was standing next to his aunt, peeling garlic and chatting with her.
The atmosphere in these two places is a bit strange.
Qin Ye glanced at him and said, "Just look at my situation."
He should have an uncle-in-law by now, and he should have a godfather by now. He called him godfather by now.
Even if Uncle Gu really went with his mother, he would only call him Uncle Gu.
Li Zhanxiang's eyes widened. "You mean Uncle Gu and my aunt..." He hooked his two thumbs together.
Qin Ye nodded.
"Then I'll have an uncle?" Li Zhanxiang said in a low voice.
After saying that, he covered his mouth and chuckled, saying that he thought it was quite right to ask Uncle Gu to be his uncle.
I have to say, Uncle Gu has a pretty good eye for talent.
Grandpa Li and his wife, along with Grandpa Gu and his wife, sat in the living room drinking tea and chatting.
"Old Li, when do you think our two families can hold a wedding?" Old Master Gu glanced at the kitchen and asked his old friend with a smile.
Grandpa Li smiled and said, "I think we've been waiting for far too long."
He felt reassured entrusting his daughter to Zhenyuan because Zhenyuan was willing to risk his life to save Shushu.
Grandma Mu said with a smile, "I really want to marry Shushu, such a good daughter-in-law, as soon as possible."
“If these two children are meant to be together, it’s only a matter of time before they do. You don’t need to be in such a hurry,” said Old Mrs. Li, looking at her old friends.
"Neither of the two children is settled yet. As parents, we shouldn't interfere too much. Let them figure things out on their own first."
She didn't want things to happen too quickly. She hoped that Shushu could spend more time with Zhenyuan and get to know him completely before making a decision.
Hearing this, Grandma Mu smiled and nodded, "Sister Yu, you're right. Let the two children get along on their own. We, as elders, will just watch them from the sidelines and wait patiently."
It was late at night, and all the main dishes for the New Year's Eve dinner were already prepared, except for a few stir-fries. They would wait for Li Boyan to come back before starting to cook them, so they wouldn't get cold.
"Second Brother hasn't made any yet?" Li Yunshu asked as she walked out of the kitchen, eating freshly fried crispy pork.
She had barely finished speaking when the doorbell rang.
"I'll go open the door." Li Zhanxiang, holding a half-eaten crispy pork, ran to open the door.
"Second Uncle." Li Zhanxiang called out to Li Boyan, who looked travel-worn outside the door.
Li Boyan handed him the bag, patted his shoulder, and walked into the house, saying, "It's really cold today."
"Dad, here are your slippers." Li Zhenzhen walked over and took out the slippers she had prepared from under the shoe cabinet.
Li Boyan changed his shoes, walked into the living room and greeted the elders. His peers and relatives also greeted him.
"What are you eating? Give me some too," Li Boyan asked, looking at the children's hands holding crispy fried pork.
Li Guoyu said, "Mom is frying crispy pork. Second Uncle, I'll go to the kitchen to get it for you."
After saying that, Li Yu ran into the kitchen and brought out two large pieces of crispy pork.
Li Boyan took it and took a bite. "It's crispy and crunchy, delicious."
Li Yunshu said, "Second brother is back, so I'll go cook some dishes. Once they're done, eldest brother and the others should be home by now."
“Okay,” said Mrs. Li.
Li Yunshu went into the kitchen, and Gu Zhenyuan followed her in.
Li Boyan looked at Gu Zhenyuan, who was following his younger sister around, and shook his head with a smile.
Just as they were cooking the last dish, Li Bowen and Su Wanzhen returned, both looking travel-worn and carrying two suitcases.
After the greetings, the New Year's Eve dinner began.
Simple yet delicious home-style dishes, which can not only fill our stomachs but also warm our hearts, filled the Li family's dining table.
The whole family filled the long, rectangular dining table.
Before picking up their chopsticks, the patriarch, Grandpa Li, raised his glass and said, "Today is the last day of the lunar year 1982, let's have the most reunion-like New Year."
"Grandpa, my older brother hasn't come back yet," Li Zhanxiang reminded him.
Grandpa Li said, "Oh, right, there's also Zhanpeng. When Zhanpeng comes back, our family will truly be reunited. Zhanpeng is a promising child. I wish him all the best in his studies abroad, and hope he returns to China soon."
"Here I wish all the best for everyone in the coming new year."
"May the elderly enjoy good health, the young have smooth careers, and the children achieve academic success."
"Wishing everyone a peaceful, healthy, harmonious, and happy new year."
As soon as Grandpa Li finished speaking, everyone stood up, raised their glasses, and said, "May the new year bring peace, health, harmony, and family reunion."
Then he drank the wine or orange juice in his glass in one gulp.
"Sit down, have some food, have some food."
"Old Gu, please make yourselves at home for the New Year. Don't be shy," Old Master Li said.
Grandpa Gu smiled and said, "Don't worry, our family is very polite. We've always considered you all family."
Upon hearing this, Su Wanzhen glanced at the nun, as she had also heard some things about the nun and Gu Zhenyuan.
It is said that Zhenyuan saw her; when she was in trouble, Zhenyuan risked his life to save her.
Judging from what Uncle Gu said, he really hopes that Aunt Gu can be with Zhenyuan.
Although the young lady wasn't embarrassed when she heard this, she did smile, which showed that she also had some feelings for Zhenyuan.
Everyone enjoyed their New Year's Eve dinner with great enthusiasm. It was Qin Ye's first time having New Year's Eve dinner with so many people, and he found it extremely lively and heartwarming.
Sitting next to him, Li Zhanxiang, and across from him, Li Zhenzhen kept putting food on his plate. It felt really good to be cared for by so many people.
"Ah, it's 11 o'clock, the Spring Festival Gala is starting, quickly turn on the TV." Li Boyan said, glancing at his watch.
Li Yunshu paused for a moment, then looked at the black and white television in the living room. The first Spring Festival Gala was held in 1983.
"I'll turn on the TV." Li Zhanxiang put down his chopsticks and turned on the TV.
The TV was a bit far from the dining room, so we couldn't see it very clearly. We ate our New Year's Eve dinner while listening to the Spring Festival Gala on TV.
After the New Year's Eve dinner, several of the older generation took the initiative to wash the dishes so that the elders could watch the Spring Festival Gala.
After the older generation finished washing the dishes, everyone sat together, watching the Spring Festival Gala while staying up to welcome the New Year.
By 11 o'clock, the children were all laughing and joking, but the four elderly people were still very energetic.
"Ten, nine, 귷, 궝..."
The countdown was on TV, and the Li family counted down along with it.
"Greetings, two, one, Happy New Year."
Everyone shouted "Happy New Year" to the people around them.
"I'll go cook dumplings," Li Yunshu said, getting up.
“I’ll go with you.” Su Wanzhen stood up as well.
Li Boyan, Li Bowen, and Gu Zhenyuan took the children out to set off firecrackers. As they set off theirs, the sound of firecrackers echoed throughout the courtyard, and fireworks were also set off.
Li Zhanxiang brought out the fireworks he had prepared at home, set them up in the yard, and then shouted into the house, "We're going to set off fireworks! Come out and see!"
(Two points)
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