Look how excited grandpa is, he even speaks in dialect.
Yan Ruhai pouted and went to the kitchen to help with his father and brother with a wronged look on his face.
"Grandpa has been playing chess for so many years, but you are the only one who likes to be bold and decisive like you and can consider the overall situation. That person passed away more than ten years ago." Yan Guofeng sighed with melancholy, full of regret.
Zhong Yuxiu said: "I have some knowledge of Go, and I use the Go method."
Once you master the Go game, you can master everything; it’s just a matter of changing the game type.
"You can also play Go! That's incredible." Yan Guofeng was interested. "Why don't you teach me how to play Go when you have time? Fewer and fewer people know these things our ancestors did."
After the baptism of war, the things left by our ancestors are becoming increasingly scarce.
Zhong Yuxiu smiled softly, "Sure, as long as Grandpa Yan wants to play. You can look up chess manuals and learn them thoroughly. Play more often, analyze and discuss chess moves, and you'll naturally become proficient."
"Okay, let's do it." Yan Guofeng clapped his hands.
As the dishes were served one by one, Song Man and others walked over and sat down at the table; their seats were still the same as before.
"Everyone is here, let's eat." Yan Guofeng spoke and started eating first, and everyone else followed suit.
After taking two bites, Yan Hejun poured the wine and stood up, "Dad, let me say a few words."
"Speak." Yan Guofeng put down his chopsticks and smiled.
Yan Rushan, Zhong Yuxiu and others put down their chopsticks and waited for Yan Hejun to speak.
"It's not easy for a family to get together throughout the year; today I'd like to take this opportunity to say a few words." It was rare for Yan Hejun to speak such a long speech, but his expression was serious, as if he was following a formal procedure.
Yan Guofeng nodded slightly, motioning him to continue.
Yan Hejun personally served a bowl of soup to the old man. "A lot has changed in our family since the old year. First, Dad is in good health and his rheumatic cold legs have stopped coming back. Second, Dashan worked hard and got into university, and now he's running his own business. Third, Dashan has a girlfriend. Fourth, welcome Yuxiu into our family. Everything is going well. In the new year, I wish Dad good health and a long life. I also wish my sons Rushan and Yuxiu all their dreams come true and their careers are successful. I also wish my son Ruhai to excel in his studies and get into a good university."
"Finally, I hope my wife Song Man will continue to stay with our home as always."
The last sentence made Song Man's eyes red and filled with tears; this simple sentence was an infinite affirmation of her; she looked up at her husband who drank the wine in one gulp, and even though she had tears in her eyes, there was a smile in her eyes.
Zhong Yuxiu was also deeply touched. Before she got married, Yan Rushan's father already treated her as a family member.
After Yan Hejun sat down, Yan Guofeng took a sip of his soup as a token of appreciation. "Let me say a few words too. With the arrival of the new year, we should all strive for our goals. There's no such thing as retreat in the Yan family's vocabulary. Once we've set a goal, we must go all out to achieve it. Especially Xiaohai, do your best to get into a good university."
"Okay, Grandpa, I'm going to take the national defense exam."
"Well, work hard." Yan Guofeng drank the soup in the bowl in one gulp and ended his speech.
Yan Rushan filled his glass, raised it, and stood up. "Grandpa and Dad have already started, so I'll say a few words too."
"Okay, go ahead. After all, you will be the pillar of the family in the future." Yan Guofeng waved his hand nonchalantly.
"Yuxiu has been by my side for the past two years. We've shared joys and sorrows, and we both got into university and returned to the city. In the new year, my goal is to marry her." Yan Rushan lowered his head and raised the cup in front of him. "Yuxiu, will you marry me?"
Zhong Yuxiu tilted her head in confusion. They had agreed to get married after the New Year; why were they still asking? She saw Yan Guofeng, Yan Hejun, Song Man, Yan Ruhai and others looking at her, with expectations, smiles, blessings and indulgence in their eyes, as if they were all waiting for her answer.
Facing the focused gaze of the man beside her, there was only her in his eyes, with a smile, pampering, encouragement, tolerance, and all kinds of mixed emotions; at this moment, she understood that this man was supporting her, and no matter whether she had her family to support her or not, he would not let her down and would always be by her side, supporting her and protecting her.
"Sister-in-law, do you agree? My elder brother is a good person." Zhong Yuxiu remained silent for a long time, and Yan Ruhai could no longer bear it and spoke.
Zhong Yuxiu turned her head to look. Yan Ruhai's eyes were sincere. Yan Hejun and Song Man smiled slightly and nodded at her when they saw her looking at them. Then she looked at Yan Guofeng. The old man had always been satisfied with her. Now he smiled and waited for her answer.
Although she felt embarrassed in front of so many people, Yuxiu nodded and said, "Yes."
"Sister-in-law agreed." Yan Ruhai said excitedly: "Congratulations, big brother."
Song Man breathed a sigh of relief. Provoked by her youngest son, she slapped him on the hand and said, "Be more reserved. I haven't seen your sister-in-law being shy."
Zhong Yuxiu, who was not very shy, became shy instead.
"Since Yuxiu has agreed, let's discuss the marriage. Should we get engaged first or go straight to the wedding? Dashan, you should discuss this with Yuxiu privately. Don't neglect her." Old Master Yan placed his hands on the table. "Today, our family has another happy event, hahahaha."
Yan Hejun raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile.
Zhong Yuxiu's cheeks were rosy, her ears were burning, and she lowered her head slightly; she was stunning, and Yan Rushan stepped aside to block some of her beautiful charm.
"Grandpa, I will. Let's eat first; the food is getting cold."
"Haha, good, let's eat. Yuxiu, you're welcome." The old man said cheerfully, "Dashan, don't just focus on eating for yourself, pick up some food for Yuxiu. You know what Yuxiu likes to eat."
Young people are inexperienced and don’t know how to take care of others. They are far from what they were back then.
Song Man personally used the serving chopsticks to pick up some food for Yuxiu, "Yuxiu, we are family from now on, don't be polite."
"Thank you, auntie." Even though she was shy, Yuxiu was still graceful and confident.
Song Man nodded secretly with satisfaction. "Dashan has never had much experience with girls. If there is anything he doesn't do well, feel free to tell him. We, as parents, have no other requests. We just hope that you will live a life of love and harmony."
"Yes, Mom." Yan Rushan answered on behalf of Yuxiu.
Seeing the smile on her son's face and the joy in his eyes, Song Man knew that he understood what she meant. Their Yan family had the habit of not interfering with the marriages of younger generations. When she married into the Yan family, she didn't have a mother-in-law, and her father-in-law was an extremely upright man. She lived a very comfortable life.
Among the young ladies back then, how many of them married into good families like her?
She has never suffered from her mother-in-law's anger, so naturally she will not let her daughter-in-law suffer from her mother-in-law's anger.
"Whether you want to live outside or at the Zhong family's house in the future, we have no objection. Yuxiu, don't think too much. Just live a peaceful life with Dashan."
"Well, let's eat." Song Man, like other mothers, talked endlessly about her son's marriage. Yan Hejun had to remind her that she only had to say so much now and not to scare her daughter-in-law who had not yet married.
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