As the year draws to a close, Shen Mingzhu also prepared New Year gifts for all the guests.

In addition to the candies and pastries produced by their own food factory, there are also newly pickled bacon and sausages this year.

We buy local pigs from farmers in the countryside, marinate them with Maotai liquor and secret spices, and then air-dry them. Whether you eat them steamed, fried, or stewed with rice, the unique aroma of the bacon can make the children from the next street cry with envy.

Bacon and sausage are also the restaurant’s first takeout item.

Shen Mingzhu registered a trademark two months ago, named Shen's Lawei, and will start mass production and sales from next year.

After the banquet, some guests took their New Year gifts and left, while others stayed and continued to play.

The male guests who stayed were taken by Pei Yang to the teahouse next door for entertainment.

The teahouse has three floors. Shen Mingzhu booked the third floor for the male guests to drink tea and play cards. She also gave Pei Yang one thousand yuan in cash for him to play cards.

When Shen Mingzhu was giving money to Pei Yang, Zhou Shuhuan, He Tao and several other childhood friends who grew up together in the family compound all looked at her eagerly, feeling envious and jealous.

Who doesn’t want to have a beautiful and capable wife?

As for the female guests, Shen Mingzhu directly booked a karaoke room for the ladies to have fun.

The karaoke halls of this era were large-hall style, with a television and VCR placed in the front and high-power speakers in the four corners of the hall.

For women who lack entertainment, being able to enter a karaoke room is like the mother-in-law wearing flowery shoes and keeping up with the fashion.

In addition to singing and dancing, Shen Mingzhu also prepared a variety of snacks, fruit plates, and drinks.

We guarantee everyone will have fun and enjoy their meals.

As for older female elders who don't like to make noise, Shen Mingzhu brings them home to drink tea and chat.

"This house is so well kept, you can tell from the first glance that the owner knows how to live."

The relatives praised the Pei family's home highly while visiting it.

Wang Huizhen was there too.

She came all the way from Xicheng Port to celebrate Pei Yang's birthday.

People say that time is a butcher's knife, but it has no effect on Shen Mingzhu.

Compared to the tenderness and beauty of four years ago, she now does not show any signs of fatigue and hard work of a traditional housewife. Instead, she is as bright and beautiful as a carefully cared-for flower in the garden.

You can tell at first glance that she is a woman who lives a happy life.

Thinking of her niece Wang Xiuzhu, Wang Huizhen couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in her heart.

My niece is much better than Shen Mingzhu in terms of origin, family background, and education, but when it comes to managing a marriage, she is far inferior to Shen Mingzhu.

"...Yuandong is not at home all year round. Xiuzhu doesn't get along with the two old people. They quarrel every other day even though they live under the same roof. She has been moving back to her parents' home for almost a year and is threatening to divorce Yuandong, saying that she can't stand living like a widow all year round."

"This child is as stubborn as a cow. No matter how much I advised her, she wouldn't listen. Now she regrets it after only two years. I should have brought her here so that she could learn from you how to live."

Please don't do that. If Wang Xiuzhu gets involved with Pei Yang again, she won't be bothered to deal with her.

"Master's wife, everyone has his own path. Let's put aside our desire to help others and respect their fate."

Hearing that Shen Mingzhu disliked her niece, Wang Huizhen tactfully changed the subject and talked about something else.

…

Around two o'clock, Yan Yi drove to Pei's house to pick up Zhong Qing.

Shen Mingzhu sent Zhong Qing out.

Guoguo also enthusiastically followed Shen Mingzhu to see the guests off.

Today is a big day. She wore a bright red cotton jacket and a small bun on her head. She ran out of the door as round as a candied haws and shouted "Uncle Yan" to Yan Yi who was standing by the car door.

"come over."

Yan Yi smiled and waved at her.

Guoguo was not shy, she walked over with her little chirp, tilted her round white face up, and asked in a childish voice, "What do you want me to do?"

Yan Yi bent down, touched her little deer-like chirp with his index finger, smiled gently and said, "Tangguo, Happy New Year."

Guo Guo puffed up his cheeks and said, "It's not New Year's Day today!"

"Well, this is your uncle's blessing to you in advance."

After saying that, he handed a red envelope to her.

"don't want."

Guoguo proudly put his two little paws behind his back, his refusal attitude was quite firm.

Yan Yi was curious, "Why not?"

"My brother said that we can't accept it because he's not a good person."

After all, he is still young and his ability to express himself is not very clear, but it is enough for adults to understand.

"This is the New Year's money your uncle gave you. You can ask your mother."

Guoguo turned to look at Shen Mingzhu.

"Go on, say thank you uncle."

After getting Shen Mingzhu's approval, Guoguo happily accepted the red envelope and said thank you in a baby voice.

Zhong Qing explained to Shen Mingzhu: "This year, Yan Yi and I plan to take Yin Yin and Xiao Min abroad to celebrate the Spring Festival and look for clues about my parents. We probably won't be back until March."

"Then I wish you a happy new year in advance."

Zhong Qing held her hand and said, "I'll contact you when I get there. You can think about what you want to buy and I'll bring it back for you."

"When are you leaving? I'll see you off."

"No need. You have a busy flight tonight, so don't bother. See you next year."

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"Well, have a safe trip."

Zhong Qing hugged her and said goodbye.

Yan Yi also exchanged a few words with her, then bent down and handed Guo Guo another red envelope, "Can you pass this to my brother on behalf of Uncle Yan?"

Guoguo took the red envelope with her white and tender little paws, "Sure."

"Thank you, Tangguo."

"You're welcome."

The serious look of the little adult made the three of them laugh.

…

In the car, Zhong Qing turned her head to look at Yan Yi who was driving, with curiosity on her face, "You seem to like Guoguo very much."

The Yan family is a large family with extensive roots. The children in the family are as numerous as the fruits on a tree. I have never seen Yan Yi be as gentle and patient to any child of the Yan family as he is today.

"Yeah, it's cute."

Yan Yi did not conceal the affection in his eyes.

Zhong Qing nodded, "You want a child, is it because of Guo Guo's influence?"

Yan Yi did not give a direct answer. "If you have any concerns or regrets, our cooperation can be cancelled at any time."

Zhong Qing shook her head, "No, I'm just curious."

"It's possible that I was influenced by Guo Guo, but another more important reason was that I needed to have a child."

…

Pei Ziheng raised his wrist to check the time on his watch and stood up, "No more fighting."

Zhao Yun hadn't finished the game yet, but when he saw Pei Ziheng walking out of the game hall, he had to give up the unfinished game and chase after Pei Ziheng.

When the other friends saw this, they followed suit.

"Why don't you fight anymore? Aren't you fighting peacefully?"

Pei Ziheng said succinctly, "Go home and make lanterns with Guoguo."

Zhao Yun: "Can't we do it tomorrow?"

"I promised to teach her today."

Zhao Yun knew that his brother doted on his sister like crazy, so he didn't bother to say anything more. He passed by a candied haws vendor and booked the whole place out of his wealth.

Zhao Dafa's business is booming this year, and his pocket money has doubled.

There were seven or eight friends, each of whom got two bunches, and there was a large handful left. Zhao Yun held it in his hand like a bouquet of flowers, preparing to take it back to Guoguo.

If you can’t finish it, it looks good when displayed.

As the saying goes, "A red flower grows in popularity." He and Pei Ziheng spend every day together, and he habitually treats Guoguo like his own sister.

…

A group of half-grown children, who were at an energetic age, had already heard their loud voices before they even entered the house.

Guoguo, who was being held like a lucky doll by the elders, turned around and jumped to the ground when he heard the noise, then ran out the door in his little leather shoes.

"Brother~"

Seeing his sister coming to greet him, Pei Ziheng's cold and snow-white face finally showed a faint smile. He bent down as usual to hug her, but was beaten to the punch by Zhao Yun who was standing beside him.

Pei Ziheng's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. (End of this chapter)