New Year's Eve has arrived as promised, and with the sound of firecrackers, many families have entered the stage of having New Year's Eve dinner.
Every year, the Yun family puts the servants on leave one day in advance, except for some common servants who were born to Yun parents in the Yun family.
These people will also open two small tables next to the main table. They have been busy for a year and have a reunion dinner together.
Because of the presence of these people, the Yun family, which was originally deserted, seemed to be very lively during the Chinese New Year.
In order to make it more festive, Nan Su dragged her whole family to sit together and make dumplings. The men in the Yun family didn't cook very much, and if they could catch someone cooking all year round, it was probably tonight.
"That's not the case."
When Yun Zaichun successfully destroyed the fifth dumpling, Yun Yuwei finally couldn't help but stop him.
"Look, if you want to pinch it like this, you can't put too much filling. If you put too much, it won't be able to be pinched and it will be exposed."
Yun Zaichun listened to his sister's explanation very seriously, and finally succeeded in making a somewhat decent-looking dumpling.
"It seems that we, Qian Qian, are the most powerful." Nan Su looked at the serious Mu Qian beside him and said with a smile.
Compared to Yun Zaichun and Yun Yuwei, the dumplings made by Mu Qian are particularly beautiful and delicate, which is completely different from their serious ones.
"Yes, Qian Qian's bag is so beautiful." Yun Yuwei also leaned over.
It’s not like she can’t cook at all, she still knows basic life skills and will cook a few dishes by herself from time to time.
But she really can't compare to Mu Qian in her skill of making dumplings.
"Not bad." Mu Qian was quite satisfied.
After all, after these few reincarnations in this world, I have lived a long time and lived a lot of years. It would be ridiculous if I couldn't even learn how to make dumplings.
When she came to Ranmu in her first life, her life was not very smooth. Both Ranmu's parents died, and she lived a lonely and helpless life. She was really poor.
So usually cooking by yourself is a trivial matter. In order to make the Chinese New Year more festive, Mu Qian has been following the video to learn how to make dumplings for a long time.
The dumplings she made look pretty good.
"You two have to learn from your sister. Look at how beautiful her bag is." Nan Su said to the brother and sister.
The servants over there have already prepared the food and served it. There are nearly twenty dishes on the large round table, and the small stove in the middle is used to roast the lamb.
A prosperous and prosperous year can be a new beginning for the year.
"Madam, the dishes are all here!" the aunt in charge of cooking shouted.
Nan Su patted the flour on his hands and ordered people to come over and cook the dumplings.
"You can't do this either." Yun Zaichun stared at the damaged dumpling wrapper in his hand, and finally chose to drag Mu Qian over, "I'd better learn from Qian Qian."
The disgusted Yun Yuwei patted the flour on his hand on his brown coat, "It's just you who are stupid, okay?"
"I think you should come over and let Qianqian teach you, otherwise it will turn into soup in no time." Yun Zaichun replied.
Yun Yuwei obediently leaned over, and the two of them surrounded Mu Qian on the left and right, watching the dough in her hand turn into exquisite dumplings.
The three children get along very well. Although they quarrel from time to time, they are still very warm.
Nan Su was happy because she still remembered the New Year when Ning Xi had just left Mu Qian, and Ning Xi didn't know how to make dumplings.
At that time, they still laughed and said that when they are old, they will sit on the recliner and watch the children wrap.
But this scene has been waiting for so many years.
Nan Su put down the things in his hands and saw Yun Jinghang returning. When he saw him alone, Nan Su understood.
The five of them were the last ones sitting at the dining table. The main seat was empty, and the dishes and chopsticks were neatly placed on it. Everyone knew whose seat it was for.
Yun Jinghang had a few drinks with the servant who stayed at his home. Too many things happened this year. They welcomed each other and passed the year.
In the end, Nan Su and Yun Zaichun gave red envelopes to the three children respectively. Yun Yuwei happily dragged Mu Qian to the yard to set off fireworks.
Only Nan Su and his wife were left on the table. Yun Jinghang drank all the wine in his glass and looked at Nan Su.
"Let's cook some more of the dumplings we just made lightly."
Nan Su understood what he meant, got up and led people to the kitchen.
Yun Zaichun stood in the corridor and reached out to help the two girls light the fireworks. The moment the thing was lit, sparks would spurt out. Afraid of hurting himself, Yun Yuwei dragged him over.
"You two look at your feet." Yun Zaichun reminded.
"Brother, carry that one over there." Yun Yuwei pointed at the oversized fireworks barrel behind him and said.
Mu Qian took a look and asked curiously, "How did you buy such big fireworks?"
That's almost higher than Yun Zaichun's entire body.
"It's called the New Year when this is released." Yun Yu said slightly happily.
The fairy wand in Mu Qian's hand was bright and gorgeous, and beautiful fireworks bloomed in the sky in the distance. She lowered her head and looked at the thing in her hand. This year has passed like this.
Nan Su came over with cooked dumplings, while Yun Jinghang took a bottle of wine and walked away alone with a tray.
The Chinese New Year is obviously a festive event, but because of this, Nan Su suddenly felt a little sad.
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On the outskirts of the imperial capital, on Centennial Bell Mountain.
This place is different from the hustle and bustle of the Imperial Capital. It is sparsely populated and has only the stars for company. However, from this position, you can still see the fire exploding over the Imperial Capital City.
The hustle and bustle there and the desertedness here are in sharp contrast.
Everyone in the imperial capital who knows the news about the Chi family knows that Mr. Chi chose to live in seclusion at the foot of Zhongming Mountain since he handed over the Chi family to Chi Si.
The old man's life is quite regular. He goes up from the foot of the mountain to worship Buddha at six o'clock every morning, and only comes down from the mountain in the afternoon.
When the old man just retired, many businessmen heard the news and came to the temple to block people. They had no choice but to see Chi Si and had to take action from the old man.
But by the next day, all these companies had collapsed without exception.
From then on, no one dared to disturb the old man's purity. Even relatives of the Chi family had to think twice about coming over.
In the double-story building at the foot of the mountain, the lights in the corridor were on, illuminating the surrounding area.
There is light in the window on the left side of the small building. Through the window, you can see the people sitting on both sides of the round table in the spacious and bright room.
Mr. Chi glanced at his grandson who was still eating across from him. He hadn't seen him for half a year. This kid seemed to have changed a lot, and the hostility in his body seemed to have dissipated a lot.
As if he had a guess in his mind, Mr. Yun spoke tentatively.
"I've heard some different news in the past two days, and it's about you."
Chi Si put down his chopsticks and looked at the old man, "You live in this place, can you still hear the news in the imperial capital?"
Mr. Chi has a calm personality. Even though the business has been ups and downs for many years, he has come out of a bloody storm.
But if he really lets go, he means letting go. He believes in Chi Si's ability, and if he leaves it to him, he will naturally believe in it absolutely.
So he arranged for people to investigate the group behind the scenes, and he didn't even bother to do such things as investigating Chi Si.
But there must be something to say that can open up the topic.
"I don't care whether the news is true or false, but it is quite complicated. But I can understand it. After all, I am a young man." The old man continued.
But except for him, the people opposite didn't seem to care at all and were still eating their meals slowly.
Mr. Chi was confused. Could it be that he had guessed wrong? It was impossible.
His grandson has been violent and angry since he was a child, and he doesn't care about anyone. Now he seems to be softening. It can only be because of one thing.
He is in love.
"Eat more." Chi Si said and gave the old man a slice of lotus root.
Because of worshiping Buddha, the old man has been a vegetarian for many years, so even for the New Year's Eve dinner, there is no meat on the dishes on the table.
"Eat whatever you want." Mr. Chi suddenly became unhappy.
Is it time to eat now? I don’t know if it’s important at all.
Chi Si had no intention of hiding it from him, "I will bring people to see you tomorrow. You have to restrain yourself and don't scare them."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Chi's eyes lit up, it seemed that this was really a given.
That's a good thing. The Chi family hasn't had a happy event in many years.
"Which girl is she from?" Mr. Chi finally managed to control his overly excited expression. He couldn't lose his status at this time.
"From the Yun family."
Listening to Chi Si's words, the old man remembered that the Yun family had undergone many changes this year.
But the two granddaughters of the Yun family thought that he tentatively named them.
"Yun Zhiwei?"
I have known Yun Yuwei for so many years and I have never seen him take such an interest in her. If it is really the daughter of the family, then it can only be the little granddaughter I just found.
"How is your personality?" Mr. Chi asked immediately.
Chi Si turned a deaf ear to the old man's interest, "We'll find out when we meet him tomorrow."
This is true, thinking that Mr. Chi has already ordered the servants who are looking after him to prepare tomorrow's dishes. Although he can only eat vegetarian food, he still has to make something delicious.
Seeing how excited the old man was, Chi Si slowly put down the cup.
After dinner, Chi Si sat on the other side of the sofa and seemed to be talking on the phone with someone. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up, and his eyes were full of tenderness.
Mr. Chi looked at his grandson and still endured the anger in his heart. He stretched out his hand and called the people on the side to come over and ask.
"Did you hear anything?"
Uncle Li, who was eating fast and chanting Buddha's name with Mr. Chi, smiled and said, "What I know is what you know. You didn't say you shouldn't pay too much attention to the young master's affairs. Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings."
Mr. Chi is different from other people in power. After decentralizing power, they still worry about the performance of future generations. The company and family will have spies in place, and company reports must be reviewed throughout the year.
But these worries have nothing to do with Mr. Chi.
The old man packed up his luggage and moved here happily the day after the company announced the personnel appointment. He had no intention of hearing more about the young master.
Where can he find out about the young master's girlfriend now?
"This is not the company's business. This is a matter that concerns future generations of the Chi family. How can you not care about it?" Mr. Chi said dissatisfied.
Uncle Li couldn't help laughing when he saw his anxious look, "How about you go over and ask the young master?"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Chi became even more angry, "Can he tell me?"
No one knows his grandson's temper better than he does, and he can't be beaten with a stick.
I must be on the phone with that little girl right now, otherwise it would be so worthless to laugh.
"Go over and listen." Mr. Chi said and pushed the person next to him.
Uncle Li, who was still in a daze, was pushed away. He could only sigh and quietly approach his young master.
But before he could hear clearly the conversation between the two, his attention was attracted by a photo.
I saw the man holding the phone with one hand, still talking to the person over there, raising his other hand with a photo between his two fingers and raising it in front of him.
Uncle Li reacted and hurriedly took it with both hands. The background of the photo was very simple and pure. It was a little girl wearing a red coat making a snowman.
She seemed to be smiling happily, her facial features were as delicate as a porcelain doll, and her smiling eyes curved into crescent moons.
She looks like a very beautiful and pure little girl, and the most important thing is that the man squatting next to her is tying her shoelaces.
Isn't that their young master?
Uncle Li returned to Mr. Chi holding the photo.
The old man put on his reading glasses and looked at the person opposite.
"Promise, the leader of the Chi family is very promising just squatting on the ground and tying people's shoes."
The old man's words were full of disgust, but Uncle Li could see the old man's happiness.
"Just be brave. Isn't it the happiest thing for you that the young master can find a girl he cares about?"
Not long after Chi Si was born, the Chi family and his wife died in an accident. The child grew up with a cold temperament, and could even be said to have no human touch at all.
In order to eliminate the hostility in him, Mr. Chi sent him to the Yun family and handed him over to Yun Han, hoping to remove the hostility from him.
Mr. Chi once accidentally obtained a hexagram, which said that Chi Si's emotional line was cold and there would not be many people in his life who could arouse his interest.
The master's explanation is that there were too many killings in the previous life, which resulted in the lack of emotional connections in this life.
Mr. Chi chose Zhongming Mountain to worship Buddha because he wanted to accumulate some merit for Chi Si.
"It's worthless, look at what this looks like." The old man snorted and put the things in his hands aside.
Uncle Li chuckled lightly, "Then I'll prepare tomorrow's menu."
Mr. Chi glanced at his grandson, got up and went upstairs.
Uncle Li followed him and watched him take out a box from under the cabinet.
"This is my wife's relic, sir."
Uncle Li watched in surprise as the old man took out a jade bracelet with excellent water color.
"Originally I kept it for my granddaughter-in-law. I thought it would be kept at the bottom of the box for the rest of my life. Now that I have this opportunity, I have to take it out quickly."
Besides, the girl that that boy can fall in love with must be extraordinary.