Chapter 763 Eightieth Birthday In the elegant room of Xinweiju, the warm yellow light filled the air with a festive atmosphere.
This was a family dinner to celebrate Grandpa Shen’s eightieth birthday, and several exquisite cold dishes were already placed on the round table.
Uncle Shen was wearing a brand new navy blue tunic suit, his hair was neatly combed, and he had a restrained smile on his face. He was surrounded by everyone and sat in the main seat.
Ding Panyun and Old Lady Fang sat on his right and talked to him, while Fang Zhongwen and Old Man Fang drank tea and talked about current affairs.
Aunt Liu was busy looking after the little fish that had already settled on the small stones, and occasionally handed them a small piece of snack.
Shen Mo looked at the lively and warm scene in front of her, her heart filled with joy.
"Where's Qingyang? The food is almost served, where did he go?" Ding Panyun looked at the time and asked in confusion.
Shen Mo pursed her lips and smiled: "Mom, he said he was going to get something important and would be here soon."
As he spoke, the door of the private room was gently pushed open.
Lu Qingyang walked in, holding an object covered in a transparent cake box in his hand, which instantly attracted everyone's attention.
"Hey, Qingyang, what is this?" Uncle Shen leaned over curiously.
Lu Qingyang carefully placed the box in the middle of the table and opened the lid.
A uniquely shaped and fragrant cake appeared in front of everyone, drawing a low sigh of amazement.
This cake is not the usual cream-filled style you see in other shops, but is ingeniously made into the shape of a longevity peach.
The base is a dark brown jujube paste cake, covered with a layer of delicate and smooth light pink bean paste crust, and the top is dotted with a darker red bean paste to form a playful peach tip.
The most eye-catching thing is that on the side of the cake, there is a line of fancy but very meaningful words written in white cream: "May you be as blessed as the East Sea and as long-lived as the Southern Mountains."
"Grandpa, I wish you a long and healthy life. I tried making this cake myself. I fried the jujube paste and red bean paste myself. I know you like it too sweet, so I used less sugar. Please try it and see if it suits your taste."
Uncle Shen was so excited that he almost couldn't speak. He moved closer and looked carefully at the birthday peach cake that was full of love, his eyes slightly red.
"Good, good boy...you, you, what can I say..."
He stretched out his hand and gently patted Lu Qingyang's arm, and all his words were in his mouth.
Old Master Fang stroked his beard, his eyes full of praise: "Qingyang also has this kind of craftsmanship? I think it's better than the ones sold outside!"
"Grandpa, you know, he's been busy on this for several nights. He's been experimenting with stir-frying the red bean paste several times."
Ding Panyun smiled even more and said to Uncle Shen: "Grandpa, look at our Qingyang's thoughts, they are really sincere!"
Aunt Liu also sighed repeatedly: "How thoughtful! These days, it's rare to see young people who are willing to spend so much time and effort on their elders!"
The waiter began to serve hot dishes, and one exquisite dish after another was placed on the table, but everyone was still attracted by the unique peach cake from time to time.
Little Stone and Little Fish were clinging to the edge of the table, staring at the "big peach" intently, and whispered to their mother when they could eat it.
After three rounds of wine and five kinds of dishes, it was time to sing the sun song and eat cake.
Uncle Shen blew out the candles with a smile amid the blessings of the crowd.
Lu Qingyang personally took the knife and cut the cake.
The rich aroma of jujube paste and red bean paste instantly spreads.
He first placed the largest piece, including the tip of the longevity peach, respectfully in front of Uncle Shen.
Uncle Shen scooped off a piece with a spoon, put it in his mouth and savored it carefully.
The jujube paste is warm, the red bean paste is delicate, the cake is soft, and it is just slightly sweet, with layers of flavor blending in your mouth.
He nodded repeatedly: "Delicious, really delicious."
While eating the cake, Mr. Fang felt a little envious: "Grandson, when will you make one for me?"
When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned, and then burst into good-natured laughter.
Ding Panyun pointed at Lu Qingyang and said with a smile: "Dad, look at your grandson, his heart is all on Grandpa Shen's side."
Old Mrs. Fang couldn't help laughing and gently nudged her husband: "Why are you competing with your in-laws for favor, old man?"
Lu Qingyang walked to Grandpa Fang, bent down, moved closer, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear clearly: "Grandpa, you are wronging me. This is Grandpa Shen's eightieth birthday, and the significance is the same. Last year I gave you a TV, did you forget?"
Hearing this, the corners of Mr. Fang's mouth curled up involuntarily, and the deliberate pretense disappeared in an instant.
Lu Qingyang stood up straight, his voice back to normal, and promised with a firm tone: "Don't worry, on your eightieth birthday, I, your grandson, will prepare a bigger surprise for you. I guarantee that you will be more satisfied than this cake. How about it?"
Old Master Fang was now completely relieved, his face was so wide with a smile that all his wrinkles were squeezed together.
He deliberately cleared his throat and waved his hand: "Alright, alright, just say that. I'll wait. If you can beat me, I'll obey you."
Fang Zhongwen watched the interaction between his father and son from the side, shook his head and laughed, and said to Grandpa Shen and Ding Panyun: "See? Our old man is getting worse and worse as he gets older. He still needs his grandson to coax him."
Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere became more relaxed and harmonious than before.
Aunt Liu was feeding Little Stone some water when she sighed, "Qingyang is really thoughtful. He's incredibly considerate of his elders. He thinks of every one of them."
Aunt Liu has been here for the past few years, and Lu Qingyang has never treated her badly.
The eldest son and daughter-in-law are both working.
Even the eldest granddaughter has found a partner, and he's a college student. This is all thanks to Lu Qingyang's blessing.
She now completely regards them as family, and Xiao Shitou and Xiao Yuer are like her own grandchildren.
If I see you one night, I'll miss you a lot.
"You know what, the food at Xinweiju is really delicious. I'm really tired of it." Old Master Fang picked up another piece of duck meat with his chopsticks.
Old Mrs. Fang said with a sigh, "You are a freeloader."
Lu Qingyang smiled indulgently: "Grandpa likes to eat, so let him come over. I'll ask Master Chen to make him a light meal. This is the most suitable meal for the elderly."
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