Liu Cuicui's hand trembled, and the chopsticks fell to the ground, making a noise.
Huo Pandi, who had just been scolded, immediately teased, "What's going on? It's the New Year, and your pregnant aunt is homeless outside. Aren't you going to go check on her?"
Huo Qing's eyes darkened as he swept over them, demanding, "What happened?"
"I...I...don't know," Liu Cuicui stammered, her shoulders trembling under Huo Jun's murderous gaze.
Huo Ting came to the rescue at the right moment: "Dad, don't worry about that for now. Let's go out and see what's going on. What if something gets out... It's the New Year, we don't want to make a fool of ourselves."
Li Sisi was taken aback by the sudden appearance of so many people, but she didn't back down and called out "Chief Huo" without hesitation, her mouth firing off like a machine gun.
“Cui Cui, I met this person at the gate of the compound. She said she was your aunt and had no money to spend, so she was going to sleep on the streets. I thought, how could this be allowed? She's your relative, after all, so I brought her in. Don't thank me, I'm just a kind-hearted person. I wanted to take good care of your aunt. It's the New Year, and it's snowing. It wouldn't be good if she froze to death on the streets.”
"Well, that's none of my business, I'm leaving now."
Li Sisi vanished in a flash, revealing Song Wanying behind her.
Liu Cuicui immediately rushed over and pulled Song Wanying away, her eyes piercing: "Auntie, it's the New Year, you should go back quickly, don't make a fool of yourself."
Song Wanying loved Liu Cuicui, but she was even more afraid of dying.
"Cuicui!" She grabbed Liu Cuicui's arm, looked up at Huo Qing, and stammered, "Cuicui's uncle, I... I really have nowhere to go..."
"Auntie, what nonsense are you talking about! You have a daughter too!" Liu Cuicui tightened her grip and dragged Song Wanying out.
She has daughters! Two of them!
But that vile woman Su Wantang had something on her hands and showed her no mercy, so how could she dare to go to the compound to find her?
What's most hateful is that this rebellious daughter actually moved out for Su Zhichen as soon as she moved out.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have ended up in this situation today.
And now, Cui Cui...
They are chasing her out.
Song Wanying suddenly felt a pang of sadness.
She can't die!
“Uncle, are you really going to kick me out of the compound? Then…” Song Wanying bit her lip, “I’ll have to go ask that young comrade from earlier for shelter.”
"Auntie!" Liu Cuicui suddenly raised her voice.
Huo Qing knew Li Sisi; her father wasn't his subordinate. He was just wondering how Liu Cuicui had gotten involved with her, since this girl wasn't the type to meddle in other people's business.
Unexpectedly, after a moment of silence, I heard such a threatening remark.
Huo Qing glanced at Huo Jun subconsciously, but Huo Jun noticed and avoided Huo Qing's gaze, thus failing to notice Huo Qing's furrowed brows.
If this happened to Zhan'er...
No, Zhan'er won't let that happen.
Lacking in both competence and filial piety, Zhan'er returned to the small courtyard where he had been settled before, saying he wanted to spend the New Year with his deceased parents on this day of family reunion.
But Jun'er didn't even bother to say a word, let alone send some dumplings to his third brother's wife.
Jun'er is no match for Zhan'er!
Huo Qing sighed, his gaze falling on Liu Cuicui's belly again. A glimmer of hope rekindled in his dim eyes: "Let's stay here for now."
After saying that, he turned and went inside, never to come out again, and even ate his New Year's Eve dinner inside.
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After seeing Li Sisi off, the group sat in the living room, watching the Spring Festival Gala on TV and chatting.
Wen Wanqing and Li Jia huddled together, choosing a date, occasionally asking each other a question.
"Are you two planning a big wedding? Or would you prefer something simple?"
Lu Huai'an held Su Wantang's hand, his eyes lingering on her with tenderness and affection: "I have no objections, I'll listen to Tangtang."
"Oh—" Wen Wanqing teased, "You've got honey on your lips tonight."
Perhaps because the room was too warm, Su Wantang felt her face burning red.
"Mom, keep it simple. Just have a meal with the family and a few friends. Pick the nearest day."
Li Jia couldn't help but tease, "Wan Tang, she can't wait to marry into this family."
Wen Wanqing was an elder, so Su Wantang couldn't retort, but she did retort to Li Jia.
"Sister Jia, your cousin is also looking at you with longing."
Li Jia blushed deeply.
Lu Huaidong gave him a grateful look.
Wen Wanqing chuckled and continued, "The earliest auspicious day is in half a month, so let's set that date?"
“Mom, I have no objection,” Su Wantang said.
"Okay, then it's this day. You two can take some time to write the invitations. Your dad and I will take care of the rest. You two are young and don't know much."
Su Wantang was naturally happy to have some peace and quiet, and said sweetly, "Thank you, Mom."
Wen Wanqing gave Su Wantang a reproachful look: "We're family, why are you thanking me?"
After asking the young couple for their opinions, Wen Wanqing didn't forget to turn to Su Zhichen and ask, "Father-in-law, do you think this arrangement is acceptable?"
Su Zhichen was taken aback. Wen Wanqing, fearing he might misunderstand, explained, "Our family respects the child's ideas."
Su Zhichen glanced at Su Wantang, whose brows and eyes were tense yet subtly revealed anticipation. He pursed his lips, his throat feeling like it was stuffed with cotton, and after a long while, he finally managed to utter a sentence.
"I have no objection. Let's do it the way the children want."
"Alright, it's settled then," Lu Zhentian said, making the decision.
Remembering something, Wen Wanqing added, "Wantang, are you free on the second day of the Lunar New Year? If you are, come with me to your maternal grandfather's house in Huai'an to get acquainted with the place. Your second aunt called me the other day and was talking about you."
Indeed, it would be appropriate to pay a visit. Su Wantang replied, "Okay."
The people in the room started chatting about other topics, and the room was filled with laughter.
Suddenly, Lu Huaidong, who had gone to the toilet, came back into the house and said, "It's snowing." The women in the house came out of the house with great interest, and the men also got up.
Lu Zhentian chuckled, "I'm getting old, I'm not going to mess around with you guys anymore, I'm going back to my room to sleep."
Su Zhichen also made an excuse and slipped into the house.
Snowflakes fell softly, covering black hair with silver frost.
Lu Huai'an warmed Su Wantang's slightly cold hands: "Tangtang, do you think we can be considered to have grown old together?"
In the darkness, Su Wantang's eyes shone brightly. She brushed the snowflakes from the corner of Lu Huai'an's eye and said firmly, "It doesn't count."
"Huai'an, the snowflakes melt in an instant, I want to walk hand in hand with you until our hair turns white."
A warm laugh escaped his throat. Lu Huai'an lowered his head and placed a kiss on Su Wantang's forehead: "Okay."
Su Wantang punched him lightly and said irritably, "Mom and Dad, Jia-jie, they're still over there!"
Lu Huai'an didn't stop after being hit; instead, he moved even closer, burying his chin in Su Wantang's neck. He seemed to have been drinking, his voice deep and mellow, carrying an intoxicating fragrance that blushed pink on her fair skin.
"Then...shall we go inside?"
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