After playing at the ice rink, they went to eat roast duck at the same restaurant that He Tingchuan had taken them to before.
His whole family loves eating at this restaurant, saying it tastes authentic.
Originally, He Zizhen planned to go back and pick up her parents, but she said, "Grandpa and Grandma are too old to eat such greasy roast duck. There's no need to pick them up; we can eat it ourselves!"
Yun Jin thought about it and agreed. The group ordered a roast duck, and with the siblings there, they didn't need to pack it up. They ate it all up, and even Xiao Niangao ate a roast duck leg.
Now that Xiaoniangao is over a year old, she can eat some meat.
Holding the roasted duck leg, he munched on the rice cake with absolute satisfaction.
After a satisfying meal, we went to see a movie.
Little Rice Cake was wrapped in He Tingchuan's military overcoat and fell fast asleep on his body.
Afraid that Yun Jin would get cold, He Tingchuan held her hand. Her hand was slightly warm, but he was reluctant to let go. They held hands like that while watching the movie "South China Sea Storm" in the cinema.
Yun Jin watched the film with great interest. She knew that this kind of movie was hard to find in later generations. After watching the movie, she realized that so many things had happened on the island of Taiwan.
It was already five o'clock when I got back from the movie theater.
Looking at the young man who had finally returned, Mrs. He breathed a sigh of relief: "You're finally back. Do you want to eat anything for dinner?"
“Mom’s cooking is delicious, I like it all!” Yun Jin was the first to speak.
He Zizhen ordered her favorite eggplant fritters.
He Ziqian wants to eat braised pork.
He Tingchuan knew that Yun Jin wanted to eat chicken, so he said he wanted to eat stewed chicken.
Mother He made the arrangements one by one. All these dishes were available at home. With the Chinese New Year approaching, the family had stocked up on a lot of vegetables, which could be taken out and cooked immediately.
Yun Jin was helping in the kitchen, and He Zizhen followed suit, also going to the kitchen to peel potatoes. She even talked about how she had beaten up some hooligans at the skating rink. When she learned that He Tingchuan had heroically saved his wife and stood up for her, He's mother was thrilled and nodded repeatedly.
"As a husband, protecting his wife is a must. Your uncle did a great job. In the future, when Zizhen looks for a partner, she should not ask for anything else, but follow your uncle's standards!" Mother He had a high opinion of her youngest son and was very proud of him!
He Zizhen's face turned bright red: "There aren't many uncles like him in the world. I'd be happy if he were half as good as me, haha!"
Yun Jin agreed: "Your uncle is indeed a uniquely good man. It's my blessing that he married me."
He Tingchuan happened to be carrying Xiao Niangao back from peeing when he heard Yun Jin praising him so openly and generously. He felt a little embarrassed and couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
Mrs. He was embarrassed by their display of affection: "Go out and keep Xiao Niangao company, so she won't cause trouble in the kitchen. I can handle things here."
Seeing that there was nothing she could do, Yun Jin went out to keep He Tingchuan and Xiao Niangao company: "I'm praising you!"
"I heard it, and I'll praise you even more. I love hearing that!" He Tingchuan replied to Yun Jin with the words she always said.
Yun Jin: "......"
This person is good at learning and applying what they've learned.
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The third day after He Tingchuan and the others returned was New Year's Eve. He Tingchuan and his nephew He Ziqian were in charge of putting up couplets and cleaning, Yun Jin was in charge of taking care of the children, and He's sister-in-law and mother were busy in the kitchen.
He Zizhen was there wherever she was needed.
After a busy day, everyone finally got to eat their New Year's Eve dinner.
He Ximei has her own family and can only spend the New Year there.
The He family's side, including Yun Jin and Xiao Niangao, was much more lively than last year.
The New Year's Eve dinner was very lavish, with chicken, duck, fish, and meat. They also prepared dumplings for dinner and a late-night snack.
Mr. He took out his Moutai and drank a glass with his two sons and grandson.
Sister-in-law He solemnly raised her wine glass to toast Yun Jin, and in front of everyone, she spoke frankly: "Over the past year, I know that I have not fulfilled my duty as a sister-in-law and have caused trouble for my younger brother and sister-in-law."
He Zizhen also stood up: "I...I've also made a lot of mistakes."
After the mother and daughter apologized, Yun Jin felt embarrassed to say anything and generously said, "It's all in the past. We're still family. Let's continue living together without any barriers."
"I also have my shortcomings, please be tolerant, sister-in-law." Yun Jin took the initiative, and after saying a few words, Sister-in-law He was convinced and no longer dared to underestimate her sister-in-law.
He Zizhen held Yun Jin in even higher esteem.
The three of them laughed it off and buried the hatchet.
He's parents were pleased to see this.
Little Rice Cake was getting impatient. She jumped up in her father's arms, trying to grab his wine glass and toast with them.
Yun Jin was both amused and exasperated. She handed Xiao Niangao an empty wine glass, clinked glasses with her, and Xiao Niangao smiled, revealing her teeth, before looking at He Zizhen.
He Zizhen also touched it.
Little Rice Cake was even happier.
Sister-in-law He readily agreed, clinking their glasses together: "Cheers!"
Little Rice Cake happily toasted, the empty glass was bare, but she drank with great enjoyment, that's what she wanted – the sense of ritual.
The following New Year's Eve dinner was a joyous and happy occasion for the whole family. After eating their fill, everyone went out to set off firecrackers and fireworks. Little Niangao was scared but still wanted to go out and play, so He Ziqian bought some sparklers for Little Niangao to play with.
With He Tingchuan protecting her, Yun Jin wasn't afraid that Xiao Niangao would get into trouble.
Little Rice Cake happily played with the fireworks, giggling with delight.
When they got tired of playing and felt their hands and feet were freezing, they couldn't stay still and went home. It was too cold outside, and it was much warmer at home.
Mother He had already prepared red envelopes, one for each of the three children. Yun Jin, who was visiting the capital for the New Year for the first time, also received a large red envelope from her elders.
Yun Jin accepted it with a smile.
Little Niangao, clutching a red envelope, happily recited the auspicious words Yunjin had taught her: "Happy New Year's Eve, Grandma! May good fortune shine upon you and bring you great luck!"
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