With Feng Haidong and Lu Yaobin both seated, both families were now fully present.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Feng Haidong decisively raised his glass and said, "Alright, let's raise our glasses together to welcome the New Year."
Upon hearing Feng Haidong's words, everyone immediately laughed and raised their glasses.
Then everyone shouted together, "Happy New Year!"
The whole family drank the first cup together.
After drinking the first cup together, Feng Haidong asked his father and father-in-law to stand up and say a few words, summarizing the past year and looking forward to the future.
When Feng Haidong asked them to speak, both the father and father-in-law felt a little embarrassed.
After all, it used to be just family members talking, but now it's two families together.
Finally, encouraged by Feng Haidong, his father and father-in-law agreed.
Feng Chungu stood up first and said, "Haidong asked us to speak, so I'll take the liberty of saying a few words to everyone."
Upon hearing this, Feng Haidong encouraged the children to applaud their father.
This left Feng Chungu somewhat bewildered and amused.
Feng Chungu composed herself and then said seriously, "There have indeed been quite a few changes in the past year, especially under Hai Dong's leadership, which has affected both of our families."
I never imagined that someone in my family would be in business. Of course, it's not that I'm against doing business; I was in business when I was a child, so I naturally wouldn't object to Haidong doing business. And Haidong didn't disappoint us; he really did make his business successful, even expanding to the provincial capital.
I believe everyone has felt that the changes Haidong brought to us last year have made our big family more cohesive, and at the same time, everyone seems to have rediscovered their own place in the world.
I believe that Haidong will continue its efforts this year and work together with everyone to achieve new successes.
I also hope that everyone can find a path that suits them, and not blindly follow Hai Dong, but work hard in a direction that suits them.
As long as you find the path that suits you, everyone should be able to achieve success.
After listening to his father's words, Feng Haidong encouraged the children to applaud their father along with him.
Feng Chungu had already sat down, but when he saw his son leading the children in making a fuss, he couldn't help but say, "Feng Haidong, don't join in the fuss. After your father-in-law finishes speaking, you can say a few words to us too."
These words startled Feng Haidong, and everyone else couldn't help but laugh.
Lu Chengzong stood up with a smile and said, "Actually, my father-in-law is right. Today, Haidong should say a few words to us. After all, the changes in our family last year were entirely due to the changes brought about by Feng Haidong."
Hai Dong showed us his courage and witnessed his steady progress towards success.
Hai Dong didn't just focus on his own success; he also helped his family, ensuring that his brothers and sisters in need received support. He truly did a great job in this regard.
Last year, we can say that our whole family was reborn.
At the beginning of this year, our family welcomed a new baby member, which should be a good omen for our family. I believe that our family will become even better this year.
Finally, I hope everyone can work hard, find their own direction, and strive diligently towards success.
This time, without Feng Haidong having to encourage them, the children immediately started clapping.
After Lu Chengzong sat down, everyone's eyes were focused on Feng Haidong.
Clearly, everyone wanted to hear what Feng Haidong had to say.
After all, with so many people gathered together this year, the formation of such a large family can be attributed to Feng Haidong, who has become the backbone of this family.
Feng Haidong had no choice but to stand up.
First, tilt your head back and drink a glass of wine.
"This toast is my way of thanking everyone for coming. Thank you to my brothers and sisters for believing in and supporting me; otherwise, I definitely wouldn't have been able to organize such a New Year's Eve dinner."
Upon hearing this, everyone told Feng Haidong not to be so polite and expressed their willingness to organize such a New Year's Eve dinner.
Feng Haidong then said seriously, "To be honest, I didn't expect that I would be able to make the business successful last year. It started with selling crayfish at a roadside stall, then I rented three shops and opened a restaurant, and then I went to the provincial capital and opened a branch there."
All of this feels like a dream to me. I never imagined that I could accomplish all of this in just six months.
First and foremost, I want to thank my parents, both sets of parents. Without their support, I certainly couldn't have accomplished all of this in just six months.
With that, Feng Haidong raised his glass and said, "Mom and Dad, I'd like to toast you."
Feng Haidong drank another glass of wine.
He continued, "Secondly, I want to thank my wife. Without her support, I certainly wouldn't have been able to accomplish any of this. In particular, my wife gave birth to such a lovely daughter. I can say that my daughter is the greatest New Year's gift I've received this year, making me happier than if I had earned any money."
After thanking his wife, Feng Haidong said, "I also want to thank my brothers and sisters. You have supported me in many ways. Although you may not feel it, I remember it all. Just like Dad said, we are now a big family and we have enough cohesion."
If we all work together as one, I believe we will do even better this year, and I believe our big family will continue to thrive in the future.
After Feng Haidong finished speaking, he raised his glass again and invited everyone to drink to each other.
After finishing his drink, Feng Haidong sat down and said, "Alright, everyone, hurry up and eat, or the food will get cold. Don't let down the New Year's Eve dinner that Lao San and I have been working so hard for. Make sure you finish everything."
Everyone laughed, and then they naturally started eating together.
The snow outside the restaurant was getting heavier, but inside, the whole family felt very warm.
Everyone enjoyed the delicious New Year's Eve dinner on the table, while toasting each other.
At this moment, the extended family became harmonious and joyful.
Both the elderly and children enjoyed this happy time.
Feng Haidong finally relaxed completely, no longer thinking about any business matters, and fully immersed himself in the atmosphere of the big family, drinking and eating with everyone.
Everyone's face was beaming with a genuine smile.
Meanwhile, Yang Chengjian and Dong Xia's family, Chen Zhiyong's family, the three cousins in the provincial capital, Tang Anguo and his family who had returned home, and Sun Yongxing's family who ran a food stall were also present.
Each family has its own joy, enjoying their own New Year's Eve dinner.
Although we are not together, we are all happily celebrating New Year's Eve at this moment.
As the Spring Festival Gala began on television, firecrackers went off outside one after another, and every household was welcoming the arrival of the new year.
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