"So many? Twenty-four fillings?!" Gu Nanxing was shocked. She had only managed to exchange twelve dumplings for four fillings, and those were only because they felt sorry for her.
“That’s right, I’ve already exchanged them.” Gu Nansheng walked over, carrying his dumplings. He had exchanged six out of twelve dumplings, which meant he got dumplings with seven different fillings. “With my elder sister’s skills, who wouldn’t want to exchange them?”
Of course, some of it was to give Shen Beian face, but more importantly, I wanted to test the patriarch's skills.
"Who wouldn't want to try the three-delicacy dumplings that my eldest sister personally prepared?" Gu Nanmin didn't have many dumplings in hand either, but being able to eat dumplings with fillings personally prepared by her eldest sister was definitely worth it.
After counting, Gu Nanyan and Shen Beian got the most dumpling filling. Old Master Gu and Old Madam Gu are not included, otherwise they would have gotten the most. Next are Gu Xiuhuang and Sheng Hualan, who are very interested in this game every year.
Of the ten copper coin dumplings, nine were distributed. Apart from Gu Nanyu getting one, the remaining eight were all couples.
"This isn't fair!" Gu Nanxing glared angrily at the dumplings on her plate. "Grandpa, this is inherently unfair. Look, they're a married couple, and they have more initial capital than us. No matter how you calculate it, it's not fair."
For several years in a row, Gu Nanxing always managed to get the dumplings with the least filling.
"If you're not satisfied, then find one yourself." Before Old Master Gu could speak, Gu Nanyi said, "Besides, both Little Miss and Brother Yu are alone. One is ranked ninth and the other is ranked tenth. If they can't get one, they should look for the reasons within themselves."
She didn't get much, but it was still more than Gu Nanxing.
Gu Nanxing: ...
Grandpa Gu nodded in satisfaction, “Look at what Yi-jie said, it makes a lot of sense. You are just a little young now, but after a few years, or even after you have a husband, you will naturally not care about these things.”
Gu Nanxing: My uncle and aunt have been married for so many years, and they still have a blast every year, don't they? And aren't the other elders the same?
This statement might apply to other families, but it's definitely not appropriate for the Gu family.
Married people are more likely to have fun than unmarried people.
That's true. After getting married, people with similar interests tend to enjoy having more fun.
"Alright, the countdown to the New Year is almost here. Let's all be happy during this festive season. Grandma will give Xing'er a big red envelope in a little while, how about that?" Old Madam Gu looked at the child with a big smile on her face.
"Alright!" Gu Nanxing was just saying it casually, so he wasn't really angry. He gave Old Madam Gu a forced smile.
"Three, two, one! Happy New Year!"
The festive atmosphere of the New Year reached the hearts of every member of the Gu family. Gu Nanyan, as the eldest among the younger generation, led the younger generation to kneel down and kowtow to their elders to wish them a Happy New Year.
While offering their blessings, the elders took out red envelopes and distributed them one by one.
The red envelopes contained auspicious numbers, neither too much nor too little, just for fun.
After the laughter subsided, Grandpa Gu slowly spoke, "Sister Yan, you should take them to pay respects to our ancestors this year."
Last year, Gu Xiuhuang led a group of people to pay respects to their ancestors.
"Yes, Grandpa." Gu Nanyan showed no surprise on her face, and bowed slightly. Her red envelope had already been handed to Shen Bei'an.
The others also remained expressionless, as if this was nothing serious, just an ordinary matter.
No, there are two.
Mo Yuluo, who is beside Shen Bei'an and Gu Nanchen.
Mo Yulu lost both her parents at a young age and had no close relatives. Gu Nanchen simply brought her back with him, since they were getting engaged next year anyway.
The two "newcomers" looked at each other, puzzled.
"Yan Yan, how can I let you take the lead?" Shen Bei'an and Gu Nan'an were snuggled together under the covers. He was very curious; shouldn't this kind of thing be done by the elders or seniors in the family?
While holding Shen Bei'an, Gu Nanyan gently massaged Shen Bei'an's waist. "In the first year after I came of age, my grandfather had already planned to let me take the lead, but I refused at the time because I was not yet married."
"What about last year?" They were already married last year.
Gu Nanyan lowered his head and kissed Shen Bei'an's forehead. "Last year was a special case, but this year I can't refuse. However, Dad should be happy."
As we all know, ancestor worship is a complicated and troublesome affair that requires getting up early.
Gu Xiuhuang had long since given up on doing it.
This might be a symbol of honor for other families, but for family-oriented people, it means trouble.
"Alright, go to sleep early, there's not much time left." Gu Nanyan closed her eyes and hugged him. "You'll be up early tomorrow morning too."
The practice of ancestor worship is traditionally performed by a married couple.
Shen Beian was even more frustrated. He couldn't possibly refuse to do this. Besides, he absolutely had to get up early on New Year's Day to pay his respects.
"Does this mean that we will both have to get up early on the first day of the Lunar New Year to prepare for the sacrificial ceremony?" Shen Bei'an suddenly thought of a very serious problem. Getting up early for one day is fine, but what if it happens every year from now on?
Just thinking about it is enough.
"It will probably remain like this until the next generation of leaders emerges." This is also why Gu Nanyan has been reluctant to take over, and why Gu Xiuhuang has long wanted to relinquish it.
Shen Bei'an silently closed his eyes and did some calculations. Among the younger generation, only the two of them were getting married, and Gu Nanchen was about to get engaged. He had no interest in the others and hadn't even seen a potential partner yet.
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