As the New Year’s Eve dinner was set on the table, the children all gasped in awe, but didn’t start eating immediately.
It wasn’t until the sound of firecrackers started that everyone gathered to eat together.
"Let me open some sodas for you."
Each of the kids got a bottle of soda.
The table was full of food, mostly meat.
The adults at their table were clinking glasses and toasting each other.
Yun Xiaoxiao blended in well, eating and chatting.
After eating and drinking to their fill, they began to clean up.
It’s time for the New Year celebration.
Of course, preparing the money gifts for the children is a must.
"Line up for your New Year’s money."
As soon as Yun Xiaoxiao said this, the children immediately began lining up from youngest to oldest.
The youngest was Xiao Mao.
"Little Aunt, Happy New Year."
"Here you go."
She handed the gifts out one by one.
When Xiao Mao pulled out a Union banknote, he paused for a moment. He knew this money but hadn’t expected Little Aunt to give so much.
"Make sure to keep it safe."
"Okay."
Every child was extremely happy.
After chatting for a bit longer, they gradually took their leave.
Yun Xiaoxiao’s family of four went home too.
"You smell like alcohol."
"Wife, it’s just the aroma of wine."
Knowing he usually doesn’t drink, she didn’t stop him from drinking since it was the New Year.
"Stinky."
"Little rascal."
The first day of the Lunar New Year was even more bustling.
Quite a few kids came in groups to Yun Xiaoxiao’s house.
Yun Xiaoxiao felt a bit helpless, but when kids came to pay New Year’s visits, although she didn’t give them any money gifts, she let them take plenty to eat.
Candy, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, peanut crisps—she mixed them all together.
Every child left Yun Xiaoxiao’s house with their pockets bulging.
Even Li Minghua’s twins brought their younger sister to pay a New Year’s visit.
"Aunt, Happy New Year."
"Happy."
She let them take not only candies but also cookies.
"Thank you, Aunt."
They hurried to leave with their sister, who didn’t want to leave and wanted to stay.
After sending away these kids, Yun Xiaoxiao temporarily closed the door and went out for a stroll.
"Wife, shall we go to town for a walk?"
"What about Da Bao and them?"
"Let them stay at the munity center, e on, I’ll give you a ride."
"Alright."
This year’s town was especially lively.
There were more individual vendors.
Popcorn, sunflower seeds, triangular pancakes, candied haws, sodas, barbecue, buns, sugarcane, oranges, pomelos—anyway, it was particularly bustling.
The two of them bought quite a bit to eat; since they couldn’t finish it all, they brought some back for the children.
The second day of the New Year is when one visits their parents’ home; Yun Xiaoxiao called Grandma Yun at the munity center to pay respects, and she also received calls from her parents and aunts.
Da Bao and Xiao Bao were basically having a wild time playing.
"Mom, Aunt only took Xiao Mao home."
Yun Xiaoxiao didn’t know why her sister-in-law only took Xiao Mao home and didn’t bring her husband and their other daughters.
"I heard from Sanya that Aunt was sick, and her grandma didn’t visit her."
How should one explain family bonds to children?
Well, let’s keep it simple and direct.
"Many things involve mutual respect and reciprocity. If you treat me well, I’ll treat you well in return. But if I keep being nice to you and you treat me poorly, then I won’t be nice anymore. Relationships are mutual; you can’t give continuously without return, if there’s no reward, then you should take back everything you’ve given."
Da Bao seemed to understand partially.
Xiao Bao did not understand.
So, what was Zhao Tianlei doing?
He was with Zhao Tianhai, confronting someone who had hit him before.
"Brother Shitou..."
Zhao Tianlei asked Zhao Tianhai to handle it on his own. If he wasn’t at home, and that person took on Zhao Tianhai, he couldn’t just rush back, right?
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