Ye Xiang also raised his glass, adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, and his usually refined face was full of emotion and satisfaction.
Looking at the scene before him, filled with the joy of his children and grandchildren, his eyes reddened slightly.
"Our two families have weathered many storms in the past year, but thankfully, the hard times are over! This is all thanks to the pillar of our family, and our family's greatest contributor, Niannian!"
Ye Xiang's gaze fell on Ye Nian'an, his eyes full of approval and affection.
"Without Niannian, our family wouldn't be as peaceful and prosperous as it is today. This child is the greatest blessing to our Ye and Chu families!"
Ye Nian'an was a little embarrassed by the praise, and smiled with her face slightly red.
Chu Yan straightened his back with pride, stretched out his long arm, and put his arm around his wife's shoulder, his action full of possessiveness and pride.
"Dad is right. The greatest blessing in my life is marrying Niannian."
"Alright, alright, you two, stop showing off your love in front of us elders!"
Chi Xinyao joked with a smile.
"Exactly! Shame on you!"
The three little ones followed suit, covering their eyes with their chubby little hands, but leaving their fingers wide open.
Everyone in the room burst into laughter.
"I have no other wish!"
Chu Zhenyuan continued, "I hope that in the new year, our family will be harmonious, peaceful, and safe! May the children grow up healthy! And may the adults have successful careers!"
"Come on! To our ever-improving days, to the official arrival of 1978, and to Niannian and Xin'er successfully getting into university, cheers!"
"cheers!"
Everyone stood up in unison, and the cups of all sizes clinked together, making a crisp and pleasant sound.
This sound is a farewell to all the hardships of the past year, and a warmest and most sincere welcome to the new year!
After the New Year's Eve dinner, it's time for the grand finale that the children are most looking forward to—setting off fireworks!
Chu Yan and the Ye brothers carried out several boxes of "treasures" from the house.
Things like "Sky Monkey," "Big Flower," "Little Bee," and "Peony in Bloom"... are all rare items that were obtained through connections and cannot be bought on the market at all.
In the center of the courtyard, Chu Yan personally lit the fuse for a "Peony in Bloom" flare.
With a sharp "whoosh," a streak of fire shot straight into the sky, trailing a long tail, and exploded with a "bang" in the dark night sky, blooming into a huge and magnificent golden peony.
The petals were layered upon layered, and gold dust fell in a flurry, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
"Wow--"
The three little ones looked up, their eyes wide open, their mouths agape in amazement.
Even the seven little babies who had just turned 100 days old were attracted by this wonderful sight.
Lying in their little cradles, their big, dark eyes stared intently at the sky, their little mouths making "ee-ee-ya-ya" sounds.
"Mommy, it's raining flowers!"
San San clapped her little hands excitedly and shouted in her childish voice.
Ye Nian'an smiled and hugged San San, kissing her soft little face: "Yes, it's the fairies in the sky setting off fireworks for us to celebrate the New Year."
Chu Yan walked to her side, took off his military overcoat, and wrapped the mother and daughter inside, creating a warm little world.
Are you cold?
His deep voice sounded in her ear, carrying a unique tenderness.
"It's not cold."
Ye Nian'an leaned against his firm chest, feeling the continuous warmth emanating from him, and her heart felt warm and cozy.
Fireworks burst into bloom one after another in the sky, red, green, purple... illuminating the entire courtyard as if it were daytime.
The laughter of children, the conversations of adults, and the crackling of fireworks all combined to create a vivid and heartwarming picture of happiness.
"Brother Yan."
Ye Nian'an suddenly looked up at him.
"Um?"
"Thank you."
"Thank me for what?"
Chu Yan chuckled, gently stroking her slightly cool cheek with his fingertips.
"Thank you……"
Ye Nian'an's eyes shone brightly in the firelight, as if filled with a sky full of stars: "Thank you for giving me a home."
A truly warm and loving home.
A haven where she could let down her guard and rely on with peace of mind.
It's not like it was in my past life anymore...
A hell filled with scheming, pain, and torment.
Chu Yan's heart skipped a beat. He tightened his arms and embraced her and the child even more tightly.
He lowered his head and placed a deeply cherished kiss on her forehead.
"Fool, I should be thanking you."
His voice was deep and tender, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.
"My life is only complete with you and the babies. Niannian, with you all here, every day is like New Year."
Under the dazzling fireworks, the two looked at each other and smiled, the affection in their eyes more brilliant and passionate than the fireworks in the sky.
San San stayed in Ye Nian'an's arms, watching her dad and mom gaze at each other so affectionately, and scratched the back of her head in a bit of confusion.
What do I feel...?
Do I feel a bit superfluous right now?
"San San! You're cheating!"
"Yes, I want Daddy and Mommy to hug me too!"
Dada and Er'er were just chasing after the fireworks and cheering when they turned around and saw their parents so close together, and San'er was still hiding in her mother's arms.
She immediately ran over and hugged Chu Yan and Ye Nian'an's legs, acting coquettishly.
"Okay, okay~ Hug them all~ Hug them all~"
Not far away, Chu Zhenyuan and Ye Xiang exchanged a smile as they watched this scene.
Then, they each took the hand of their wives.
Chu Zhenyuan and Chi Xinyao.
Ye Xiang and Jin Xiangyu.
Interlocking fingers, warmth is passed on.
It's heartwarming to see a love in each other's eyes that rivals that of young people.
And a lifelong commitment.
very nice.
These days are like fireworks in the sky.
Prosperous and thriving.
The brand new year of 1978 arrived quietly amidst dazzling lights and a warm atmosphere.
Those past gloom and hardships have all vanished with the wind.
What awaits them is a brand new tomorrow filled with boundless hope and possibilities.
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