Madam Sun's mood had been good these past few days. When she got out of the car and saw a group of younger relatives welcoming her, she was overjoyed.
She had been wandering for decades, and only now did she feel like she was coming home.
It was cold outside, so no one lingered at the door; they got out of the car and quickly went inside.
Zhao Qinglan also called the two young men who came to pick them up to the kitchen and gave them some hot food.
Madam Sun and her brother were led by their sister to see their room first, where they also put down their luggage.
Madam Sun knew from her niece Zhao Qingju that Zhao Qinglan was doing well.
However, in her eyes, a few snack shops and a small company are not a large scale; they can only be considered small business owners.
She certainly didn't look down on her; she just thought that her niece, Zhao Qinglan, was living a better life than ordinary people.
As for the development status in mainland China, she had visited several cities before and had a general idea of the situation.
But now that she's at her niece's house and looks at her own room, she realizes she underestimated her niece.
By her standards, the decoration and layout were quite good.
After putting their luggage away, they all went out and sat down at the dining table.
There were too many people, and one table wasn't enough, so we had to use two tables.
The children and the assistant secretary were sitting at another table.
Zhou Jingsheng hadn't arrived in the provincial capital yet; he had already arranged to switch shifts with his colleagues and would only get a break on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
The rest of the family, except for him, are all sitting in the house now.
Before the meal, there was an inevitable introduction. Everyone knew who Madam Sun was, so naturally, the introductions were given to the rest of the family.
Although the family reunion was rushed, Madam Sun prepared gifts for the younger generation. They were all small items, but none of them were cheap.
She hadn't known she'd be meeting so many younger people, and had hastily picked this out from her personal belongings.
Anything she likes and takes with her when she goes out must be a good thing.
Like Zhao Qinglan and Xiaoduo, they all wear jewelry such as necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets, just like Zhao Qingju.
As for Li Huai and his brothers, Da Wa, they had items like watches and high-end pens.
No one is unhappy to receive a gift, especially one from an elder.
Because of the power struggles and grudges within the wealthy family, Mrs. Sun and her husband's relatives had few good relationships with each other back then, and it had been a long time since they had felt the warmth and closeness of the whole family sitting together like this.
Everyone enjoyed the meal.
After they finished eating, Zhao Qinglan and the others cleaned up together, while Sun Guangming and his two siblings went inside to talk.
Zhao Qinglan asked her aunt's assistant about her aunt's preferences, and soon brewed a pot of good tea for the child to eat. She also opened a package of good snacks and arranged them on a small plate to accompany the tea.
Don't underestimate this small gesture; it made Mrs. Sun feel that her niece had great taste.
It should be noted that China's economy has only been developing for a few years. Such a bourgeois habit of drinking afternoon tea with snacks is something that only a very small number of people with a comfortable life or certain experiences would engage in.
However, at the moment, Madam Sun didn't have time to have a detailed chat with her niece, Zhao Qinglan.
The three siblings chatted together until late before going to their respective rooms to sleep.
By this time, all of them were twenty-eight years old.
On the afternoon of the 29th, Zhou Jingsheng finally arrived, and the whole family was finally together.
On the morning of Lunar New Year's Eve, under the organization and leadership of Mrs. Sun, the whole family made dumplings together. Even the youngest girl was playing with a small dough ball in her hand.
Mrs. Sun hadn't made dumplings by hand for many years, but now she was very happy to do so.
With so many people around, everything is lively. Even cooking dumplings is done in batches, with children scrambling to eat them. It tastes better than any big meal, and the adults are all laughing and chatting.
Zhao Qingju has been married for more than two years, and she is overjoyed to be able to spend the Spring Festival with her family again.
Not long after eating dumplings, everyone started preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner.
The head chef was still Zhao Qinglan, but Madam Sun and Madam Sun also cooked their own signature dishes.
Because of her large belly, Zhao Qingju was ordered by her elders to sit and rest in the living room.
The men couldn't help much in the kitchen, so they stayed outside watching TV and chatting with the children.
As an elder, Sun Guangming naturally inquired about the future prospects of his three nephews-in-law. Wei Yaohui worked under him, so he knew him best but said little, mostly analyzing things for Li Huai and Zhou Jingsheng.
He was experienced and knowledgeable, and Li Huai and Zhou Jingsheng learned a lot from him.
The eldest child has grown up and has become interested in adult matters, often sitting beside them and listening to their conversations.
By the time the New Year's Eve dinner was ready and on the table, it was already dark outside.
This year's New Year has a different meaning for most of the people present. As the eldest, Sun Guangming also stood up and said a few words.
Besides him, only Madam Sun spoke.
She was also the one with the most inner feelings; this strong and capable woman could get teary-eyed with joy while giving New Year's greetings.
Everyone could understand her; anyone who had been wandering for decades would be overwhelmed with emotion upon suddenly finding so many relatives.
The sounds of firecrackers and fireworks outside never stopped, while inside the house, it was warm and cozy. The Spring Festival Gala was playing on TV, and a dozen or so people were happily eating their New Year's Eve dinner and raising their glasses in celebration.
"Happy New Year!"
Anyone who sees this scene will feel a sense of warmth and togetherness.
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Wang Dazhi was having New Year's Eve dinner with his daughter and son.
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