The dumplings are wrapped and ready to be put into the pot. As the sky gradually darkens, every household is brightly lit. Although many of the red lanterns hanging in the yard are made of red paper themselves, they are just as beautiful when lit.
The Cheng family was particularly lively today. The sound of people laughing and talking could be heard in the yard. It was also the most harmonious night that Cheng Haoyu and the Zheng family had ever gotten along with each other. There was really a warm feeling of family reunion.
"Haoyu, can you stay at home for a few more days this time?" Zheng Shaochun suddenly asked.
Cheng Haoyu and Xinyi looked at each other and responded with a somewhat guilty tone, "Dad, I don't think so. Xinyi and I plan to leave after the first day of the new year."
"So urgent?" The smile on Zhang Fengrong's face gradually froze.
"Because the army is in a tight situation right now and is particularly short of manpower, the army leaders have given Haoyu and I a lot of face by allowing us to go home for the New Year this time." Zheng Xinyi explained.
Cheng Dayu nodded in understanding: "I understand. You have your responsibilities. We are already very pleased that you can go home and spend the New Year with us old people. What else can you covet?"
Cuihua nodded slightly, and everyone fell silent, lowering their heads slightly.
"Maybe by the time Xinyi's baby is born, the war will be over. Maybe by then, Xinyi and I will come back together with the baby." Cheng Haoyu deliberately shifted the topic to the child.
"When Xinyi's baby is born, I will go to the army to see you." As Cheng Haoyu expected, Zhang Fengrong couldn't stop smiling when he mentioned the child.
"Xinyi, you are pregnant now, so you have to be careful in the army and don't get too tired." Cuihua warned.
Zheng Xinyi reached out and touched her belly, smiling and saying, "Don't worry! I will definitely give birth to the baby safely."
"Oh! I feel so excited when I think about becoming a grandmother and holding my grandson." Zhang Fengrong said with a smile while touching her chest. She could really feel her heart beating faster and she couldn't wait to hold her grandson right now.
"Why are you in such a hurry?" Cheng Dayu rolled his eyes at her and said.
"Dayu, in a few months, you will become a grandfather. Aren't you excited?" Zhang Fengrong asked.
Cheng Dayu responded with a guilty conscience: "I'm not excited."
"Okay, Dad, Mom, stop arguing. My sister-in-law is pregnant. You four old people deserve congratulations." Cheng Haoting stretched out her hands to hold Cheng Dayu and Zhang Fengrong's shoulders and said with a smile.
Cuihua subconsciously cast her gaze at Shao Fang's belly and sighed helplessly. How great it would be if one day Shao Fang also became pregnant!
Zheng Xinyi saw what Cuihua was thinking, and she took her arm with a smile, reminding her in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Mom, it's New Year's Eve, don't have a stern face, it's too ugly. Besides, if you're unhappy, big brother and big sister will be embarrassed. And don't forget what I told you before, pregnancy can't be rushed. If you make your sister-in-law angry and leave, then you and dad will really have no hope."
Cuihua understood what Xinyi meant. If she really pushed Shao Fang into a corner, it would be difficult for Zheng Xinwei to find a wife.
"Shao Fang, you've been making dumplings for half a day. I guess you must be tired. Sit down and rest for a while." Cuihua began to be attentive to Shao Fang. After Zheng Xinyi's two reminders, she no longer dared to neglect Shao Fang.
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