Speaking of the Chen family's affairs, Lin Yuxi thought of another thing.
"Uncle joined the army and hasn't returned home yet? It seems that I haven't heard any news about him."
If he died on the battlefield, a message would be sent back, along with some pension money. Since he didn't hear about it, it means he didn't.
Chen Zhongqian said, "Three years have passed, which is indeed a bit strange."
I guess it's because the war is fierce now and the troops are insufficient, so I didn't follow the original rules and I don't know when I can go back.
They just mentioned this matter, Chen Zhongqian of the entire Chen family didn't care, let alone Chen Hongchang, it had nothing to do with him.
This year is the first time to celebrate the New Year outside. Not only them, but also the two children are a little emotional, saying that they have a different feeling.
Every place has its own customs, and when you get here, there will be different rules, so you have to listen to Uncle Xu's arrangements.
Here we have to make dumplings for New Year’s Eve. Aunt Xiang is a good noodle maker, so it’s up to her tonight. Xiaoduo also had a whim today and has been following Aunt Xiang to help.
"My parents are waiting to try my cooking tonight. It will definitely be delicious."
Aunt Xiang also hurriedly praised her, "Miss is very smart. She can learn it with a little teaching. She learns very quickly."
Lin Joy said with a smile, "Aunt Xiang, please don't praise her. Didn't you see? Her tail is already rising to the sky."
Although this year's Chinese New Year is far away from home, it is very lively. There are many more people together, everyone gathers together to talk, and the time flies very fast.
When it was time to make dumplings, Lin Yuxi was already very sleepy, but she immediately became energetic when she smelled the aroma of dumplings.
The dumplings are delicious, and the dumplings made by Aunt Xiang are even more delicious.
Lin Yuxi ate several in a row and praised with a smile, "Aunt Xiang's craftsmanship is really good. She is also a good hand at opening a restaurant."
Aunt Xiang said hurriedly, "Madam, please stop teasing me. I'm just thinking about it. Madam can just eat it if she likes it."
Chen Zhongqian also said, "It is indeed delicious, Aunt Xiang, don't be embarrassed."
Xiaoyu smiled, "My dad doesn't often praise others. My dad always says it's delicious, so that means it's delicious."
Lin Xixi suddenly had an idea, "Maybe Aunt Xiang can really open a restaurant."
"How can this be done?" Aunt Xiang said with a smile, "I can just serve the adults and their family. This is already my blessing."
Lin Yuxi said, "What I said is true. I am worried that there is not much business to do in Yun'an County. When the New Year starts, I will open a restaurant. How about Aunt Xiang becoming a cook?"
Aunt Xiang is naturally willing. She always likes to think about things in the kitchen. If Madam has this intention, then of course she has to go to work, and she must do it well.
She smiled and said, "Everything depends on Madam."
I made hundreds of dumplings today and everyone was able to eat them to their heart's content. The servants at home were all so moved.
It's great to follow the master's family. In the past, in other families, we couldn't even drink dumpling soup on New Year's Eve, let alone dumplings. Those who were the masters didn't treat their servants as human beings at all.
Now you can eat as many large stuffed dumplings as you like, and they are fully prepared. My wife also specifically told them not to be polite, for fear that they would be hungry.
Everyone felt warm in their hearts, and after filling their stomachs, they began to talk and pray for the master and his family.
Lin Yuxi was really not energetic when she was pregnant. She felt dizzy after eating dumplings and felt sleepy again after a while.
Chen Zhongqian asked everyone to continue playing. He took Lin Yuxi back to sleep. When the two returned to the yard, the Black Panther family was already waiting in the house.
Lin Yuxi reached out and touched their heads, "We came back late, haven't we been waiting for a long time?"
The female leopard rubbed her palm and purred contentedly, like a cat.
Lin Joy said, "It's rare for your family to come back together. Do you know you're celebrating the New Year?"
When the little leopard grows up, it never stays with its parents. It has its own territory to enclose and cannot always let its parents protect it.
But it won't be gone for too long and will always be reunited with everyone.
There are snacks prepared by Lin Yuxi in the house. They like to eat this, but they can't eat it often. They can only prepare a little occasionally.
The three leopards ate so happily that she couldn't hold it any longer and fell asleep quickly. The leopards slept in the house at night.
Faintly hearing the sound of firecrackers being set off in the front yard, Lin Yuxi nuzzled into Chen Zhongqian's arms and felt extremely relieved.
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The Zhao family is not having a happy New Year this year. The New Year is a family reunion. However, Mrs. Zhao said she was sick and did not go to the front yard. She also did not see Mr. Zhao when he came to see her.
"You're busy with business and can't get over your illness. Don't come to my place during the Chinese New Year. Just let Zijun stay with me."
Mr. Zhao said outside the door, "Mom, how can we not be together during the New Year? My son came here specially to celebrate the New Year."
Mrs. Zhao said, "Just do what you want. You, Wang, and your three children are quite lively. Zijun and I are doing the same thing ourselves. Our grandparents and grandson are not in good health, so we have to celebrate the New Year.
It’s not appropriate to go out and cause trouble for you, so let’s leave it at that.”
No matter what Mr. Zhao said, she refused to go, so in the end she had to give up and ordered the kitchen to bring the food here, and the two parties celebrated the New Year separately.
Zhao Zijun came to Mrs. Zhao's place with Maodou. All the confidants were left in the house. The grandfather and grandson were not as weak as the outside said, but they were all in good health.
"Zijun had a lot of fun at grandma's place today. Let Chanjuan and Maodou play hide and seek with you. It was fun to think about it. Will Zijun blame grandma for not letting you go out and have fun with them?"
Zhao Zijun leaned against the old lady and said, "Grandma, Zijun doesn't like the excitement, just stay with grandma. It's great for us to be here. We can eat whatever we want and say what we want without worrying about others. We are very comfortable."
"That's true." Madam Zhao knew that her grandson didn't like Mr. Wang either. If she kept seeing Mr. Wang during the Chinese New Year, wouldn't that be causing trouble for herself?
The grandfather and grandson were quite lively. Zhao Zijun asked, "Will uncle come this year? I haven't seen uncle in more than a year."
Mrs. Zhao smiled and said, "It will come. Your uncle cares about you and will not forget you. If he doesn't come, he must be caught up in other things. He will come when he has time."
"Okay." Zhao Zijun smiled, "I want to ask about my uncle's and grandpa's family. I don't know if they are okay."
He has not seen other members of the Zhou family since he was born. His two uncles have always come to see him, and every time they bring him gifts prepared by the family.
Although they have never met, Zijun still misses them in his heart. They are his relatives far away.
In the past, Mrs. Zhao did not want her grandson to get close to the Zhou family. After all, he was a member of the Zhao family.
Now that she has seen through her son, she also wants to understand.
After a hundred years, the only people who can protect Zijun are the Zhou family, and it is right to stay close to them.