"Naturally, it's so that our precious Niannian can come here and taste her three older brothers' cooking skills firsthand. After so much training, it's finally paying off."
"Niannian, why don't you go inside and chat with Mom and Dad? It's a rare visit for them, and they really miss you. Leave the kitchen chores to your brothers. Stay tuned!"
Ye Nian'an's lips curled into a smile: "Alright, then I'll be looking forward to it~"
This wasn't just something I said to myself, but also to my three older brothers.
Ye Nian'an was going to give them a big surprise when it was time for dinner.
Watching her three older brothers working together seamlessly and busily in the kitchen, Ye Nian'an felt a surge of joy.
After Ye Nian'an had spent some time chatting and laughing with Ye Xiang and the others, Ye Sheng brought in the dishes and said, "Alright, tonight's feast is all set!"
"A special dish made with love by my brothers, braised fish, Nian Nian's favorite. Doesn't it smell delicious?"
Looking at the delicious-looking braised fish, Ye Nian'an couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Third Brother, it seems you've really put in a lot of effort to improve your cooking these days. It looks absolutely amazing!"
Ye Hui then brought in a plate of stir-fried sweet potato leaves with lard and kicked Ye Sheng in the butt: "Come on, I caught the fish in the river myself, and the braised dishes were basically all done by my older brother."
"You just helped out, but it's like all the credit is on you."
Ye Sheng rubbed his butt and winked at Ye Hui: "Hehe, I've been busy running around and putting in a lot of effort, haven't I? Second brother, that's a harsh thing to say, as if I didn't do anything."
Seeing that Ye Sheng and Ye Hui could cook and become self-reliant, Ye Xiang couldn't help but say with emotion, "Since coming here, everyone has changed a lot. Perhaps... this is also a kind of growth."
In the past, one could never have imagined such a scene.
For a moment, Ye Xiang didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
Ye Nian'an patted Ye Xiang's hand: "Dad, don't think about it anymore, let's eat."
She has never liked to glorify suffering.
If possible, I would rather none of us had been sent down to the countryside.
That way, you won't have to live a hard life and waste so much time.
The brothers can also pursue their dreams as they please.
Unfortunately, things have come to this point, and there is no other way.
"Yes, don't think too much, let's eat."
Once all the dishes were served, everyone started eating.
First and foremost, one dish after another was placed into Ye Nian'an's bowl.
"Come on, Nian Nian, try this braised fish."
"Niannian, this sweet and sour pork ribs are delicious too."
"Niannian, the sweet potato leaves taste great this season, and the lard is freshly made too. It's delicious!"
Ye Nian'an coughed lightly: "Ahem~ Before that, I want to announce something to everyone..."
As they spoke, Ye Nian'an and Chi Xinyao exchanged a glance.
After receiving confirmation, she finally said, "Yes, I'm pregnant!"
"ah?"
It was as if a thunderbolt had struck the Ye family members hard on the head, leaving them scorched and unable to think straight. It took them a long time to come to their senses.
Jin Xiangyu was the first to react, excitedly asking, "Niannian, are you really pregnant?"
"Mom, how could this be false?"
Chi Xinyao smiled from ear to ear: "Xiangyu, I'm going to be a grandma this time, and you and Ye Xiang will be grandpa and grandma too."
Ye Sheng exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! Does that mean we're going to be uncles?"
"Yes, my eldest uncle, my second uncle, and my youngest uncle~"
Haha~
The arrival of a new life is always exciting.
Jin Xiangyu quickly pulled Chi Xinyao and Ye Nian'an aside to ask about all sorts of details.
When Jin Xiangyu learned that Ye Nian'an was more than a month pregnant, she wiped away the tears welling up in her eyes and said, "I really didn't expect... Nian'an is pregnant and going to be a mother."
"Time flies. When I was pregnant with these four children, they were so tiny when I finally gave birth. Now they've all grown up and are about to have babies."
Chi Xinyao was also filled with emotion: "Yes, Xiangyu, the children have grown up. They will have their own children and their own lives. Being able to stay by their side and watch over them is better than anything else."
“I don’t trust anyone else to take care of me, but Xinyao, I feel much more at ease with you by my side. Giving birth is a very hard thing, so I’ll have to trouble you to take care of me.”
"Xiangyu, what are you saying? Niannian is not only my daughter-in-law, but also my own daughter. I will definitely protect her without your reminder."
"kindness!"
Night was falling.
After filling the well with spiritual spring water as usual, Ye Nian'an hummed a little tune and was about to return to the house.
Just then, Ye Yao and the others came out of the house.
Ye Nian'an asked, "Are Mom and Dad asleep?"
"Yes, they were very happy today. They talked to Aunt Yao for a long time and are now resting."
Ye Yao spoke gently, "Niannian, are you tired? It's a rare opportunity to come here. Your second brother has found a great place. Shall we take you to see it?"
Ye Nian'an's lips curled into a smile: "Yes, of course I'll go!"
The group arrived at a grassy area on the edge of a cliff on a nearby low hill.
The moon is bright and the stars are few; crows and magpies fly south.
As the deep blue night sky descends, stars like scattered diamonds adorn the dome.
The Milky Way cascades down from the sky, condensing into a flowing layer of silver frost on the tips of the grass.
Ye Sheng spread a plain-colored felt blanket on the grass, and everyone sat around it. Their fingertips touched the night dew on the grass stems, and the cool dew seeped into their palms.
The night breeze swept across the open fields, carrying the fragrance of distant rice paddies, gently lifting the corners of cloth before slowly falling back down.
Ye Nian'an rested her chin on her hand, leaning against her knee, her eyes sparkling with starlight, a faint smile playing on her lips: "So beautiful."
Ye Hui smiled slightly: "I stumbled upon this place while hunting last time, and I knew Niannian would like it as soon as I saw it."
"It's really kind of you, Second Brother, to have kept this in mind all this time, hehe."
Ye Sheng, as if showing off, took out a small cloth bag and said as he opened it, "Niannian, this is the wild boar meat we were allocated last time. I tried to make it into jerky. It's a bit hard, but the taste is okay. You can try it."
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