Tang's mother calculated the number of people last night.
The Su family has 10 adults and one child, while there are 5 children and 9 adults on our side, plus Mr. Meng, Lu Jun and Xiaolong who are in school, and Uncle Yi and Grandma Yi next door.
All three tables were packed.
Fortunately, the weather is good today, so we put it in the yard, which is bright and spacious.
Before noon, people arrived one after another.
Mr. Su and Mr. Meng were the most active this time.
As soon as he stepped into the door, Mr. Su started to take out red envelopes, and while doing so he did not forget to tease Mr. Meng who was standing beside him.
"I heard your salary got a raise, old man? Then you must give me a big bonus today!
You said that you are already old and it is enough to have enough to eat and spend. Money is something that you cannot bring with you when you are born and you cannot take it with you when you die. Why keep so much of it with you?
It’s better to give it to the children sooner rather than later, so they can get more praises and call me great-grandfather!
"Hmph!" Old Meng snorted coldly and glanced at him.
"I think there's nothing wrong with that! I'm just naked, and my things are meant to be left to Guo'er in the future. It doesn't matter if I give them to her sooner or later!"
It's you, old man!
How much did you pack for my three good grandchildren today? Don't think that just because you are a grandchild, you are not kind enough!
Even if Guo'er doesn't bother with you, I'm keeping an eye on her!"
Old Master Su was tricked by General Meng, and he blew his beard and glared at him.
In this regard, he is not as free and easy as Mr. Meng!
Having many grandchildren here also brings the troubles of having many children and grandchildren!
He has several grandchildren at home. Even if he loves his little granddaughter Guoer very much, he is still a member of his family. Even if he cannot treat them equally, he cannot be too excessive, right?
But he couldn't give in now! He was his own grandfather!
"How could I possibly treat my three oldest grandchildren badly? Look, look!"
He slapped three thick red envelopes into Elder Meng's hands and said, "This is just an appetizer! Do you remember the spoils we shared when we conquered Huaixi? I'll give them to my three eldest grandchildren later."
When he mentioned the spoils of war in Huaixi, a gleam of light flashed in Old Meng's eyes.
He raised his eyebrows, nodded with satisfaction, and slapped the red envelope back into Su Lao's hand.
"That's more like it! You seem a bit like a grandfather, otherwise I, an old man, would really look down on you!"
During the Huaixi Campaign, they captured a lot of valuables from the Japanese invaders! They were all antiques, calligraphy and paintings, jewelry, and the like.
But those things were neither edible nor wearable back then. Even if one wanted to sell them for money, not only would one not be able to get a good price, but no one would be willing to buy them.
Later, it was distributed as a reward to those who had made great contributions in that battle.
Mr. Su was the first to get the prize, so he got quite a lot! Two large boxes!
As for what exactly was included, Mr. Meng can't remember clearly now.
But there must be good stuff inside! Otherwise, the Japanese wouldn't have protected it so closely like a treasure.
Mr. Meng also got a small box back then, but unfortunately he was reported ten years ago, so he could not keep those things. I don’t know who ended up with them.
The two old men came in and distributed red envelopes to the children, then took them to the vegetable garden in the backyard.
People who have lived through hard times have some attachment to farming...
Then, two loving couples, Su Yan and Su Jin, arrived one after another.
Long Xiangling and Yi Ru knew that there were many people at home today, so they all crowded into the kitchen to help.
"Sisters-in-law, please stop causing trouble!"
Lan Guoer simply stopped staying in the kitchen and walked out with the two of them, one on each side.
"My mother and Aunt Qing had almost finished preparing everything last night, so we don't need your help.
Come sit down and try the mooncakes I just made to see if they suit your taste."
As he spoke, he picked up two from the plate on the table and handed one to each of them.
"Oh my god! This is... a mooncake? There are such beautiful mooncakes in the world!"
Long Xiangling looked carefully at the small and exquisite mooncake in her hand and couldn't bear to eat it!
Yi Ru was used to it. Before, when she was in the suburban compound, she and Lan Guoer had used this mold to make rose cakes and lotus seed cakes together.
However, thinking about how I looked at that time, it was not much different from Long Xiangling's expression now!
As soon as Long Xiangling took the sweet and soft mooncake in her mouth, she felt no reluctance anymore!
He ate one and took another, his cheeks bulging with food.
"Guo'er, for the sake of your nephew and niece in my belly, your sister-in-law will not be polite to you!
You have no idea, but everything I eat tastes off lately! Even the braised pork my aunt makes doesn’t taste good anymore!
This mooncake of yours is the first one! It seems to be just what this little one in my belly likes!
Before you leave, you must pack some for me no matter what you say! I’ve been relying on it to fill my stomach these days!”
"I've prepared it for you two a long time ago. Just don't forget to take it with you before you leave!"
Lan Guoer poured a glass of boiled water for each of them, placed it on the table, and reminded them with a smile,
"However, you two are now eating for two, so you should pay attention to nutritional balance and don't just eat one thing! Be careful that your body won't be able to handle it in the later stages of pregnancy."
"That's what Aunt Han said too!"
Long Xiangling savored the sweet mooncakes, and leaned back in the chair comfortably under the soft autumn sunshine, looking very happy.
"Anyway, I'm not worried at all! With you and Aunt Han at home, the two babies in Yi Ru's and my belly will definitely be healthy!"
At this moment, a burst of laughter came from far away.
"You're really good, kid! It's only been a short while, and you're taking out those old guys again! If you had known you wanted to study architecture, you should have studied economics like us."
Accompanied by Lu Jun's cheerful voice, Su Xing, Lu Jun and Xiaolong came in from the end of the corridor with their arms around each other.
Baru came in from the backyard and happened to meet the three of them.
"Hey! The three brothers are back?"
Baru clapped his hands, opened his arms and rushed towards the three people.
During these days in Kyoto, they had already become quite familiar with each other and would occasionally get together outside.
The three of them frowned and quickly moved away to avoid his warm hug.
Lu Jun pinched his nose and kept fanning himself in front of his face with his hands.
"Did you fall into the sheep pen? Go wash yourself! The fumes will make it hard for anyone to eat!"
Baru pouted and glared at them, "Brother, it's all because of you that I've done this! Otherwise, how would you get the roasted lamb to eat!"
When he heard that there was meat to eat, Lu Jun was the first to let go!
I forced myself to take a step forward, found a place on his body where I could put my hands, and patted it.
"Okay! You've worked hard, brother! I'm sorry! I'll take you ice skating someday." He said with a bitter face again.
"But, brother, why don't you go change your clothes first? My nose is really suffering!"
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