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While complaining about himself, he did not forget to answer his mother's questions.

"Not busy. It's not New Year's Day yet. Our boss told us to get off work on time."

Jiang Hongmei curled her lips, obviously very satisfied with the leadership behavior that Su Ran mentioned.

"That's great. You have a good leader. He knows how to be considerate. Have you eaten yet?"

"No, but I got some food from the cafeteria and will eat in a while." Su Ran replied.

"Okay, don't eat too late. If it gets cold, you'll get a stomachache." Mother reminded with concern.

"I know! Mom, you guys go back to grandma's house tomorrow." Su Ran changed the subject.

"Yes, your grandparents have gone back, and we have nothing to do here, so why don't you stay over there for a few days?" replied the mother.

"Well, that's great, Mom. He Cheng wants me to go to his house tomorrow night to celebrate the New Year, so I won't be able to call you tomorrow~ Wait for me to wish you a happy New Year on the first day of the new year~" Su Ran said with a smile.

Although we cannot celebrate the New Year together this year, we still have to celebrate the New Year.

"Okay, go ahead. I feel bad for you spending the New Year alone. It's a good opportunity to go to his house and have some fun. But his family is nice people, so you can't go empty-handed. You have to bring something and be polite." The mother reminded with concern.

"I know, don't worry~" Su Ran replied with a smile.

After chatting with her mother for a while, Jiang Hongmei saw that it was getting late and was afraid that Su Ran's meal would get cold, so she hung up the phone reluctantly.

Su Lei saw his mother hung up the phone and asked curiously: "Mom, my sister is really not coming back for the New Year?"

Jiang Hongmei: "Yes, your sister is busy with work and can't come back."

"Okay." Su Lei lowered his head. He hadn't seen his sister for a long time.

Jiang Hongmei walked over to her youngest son and touched his head soothingly.

"Your sister is busy with something important. We can't disturb her."

Su Lei sighed, "I know."

"If your sister doesn't come back by the Lantern Festival, we will go to Beijing to find her." Seeing her youngest son's depressed look, Jiang Hongmei made up her mind.

She also missed her daughter. She was worried about her daughter who had been alone in Beijing for such a long time. She would feel at ease if she went to see her.

Su Lei raised his eyes in surprise, "Really?"

"Of course it's true."

"Hehehe, okay! It's settled then." After getting his mother's promise, Su Lei went upstairs happily.

Looking at her excited son, Jiang Hongmei raised the corners of her lips.

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In the institute, because today is New Year's Eve, the air is filled with a festive atmosphere. Today's get off work time is one hour earlier than usual, and tomorrow is a holiday, so everyone's faces are filled with joy. The Chinese New Year is a big event in the eyes of the Chinese people. Whether it is going home to reunite or gathering with friends, this festival always brings infinite expectations and warmth.

Despite the festive atmosphere, the staff of the institute still worked diligently to complete the final work. Su Ran was no exception. She was busy at her workbench as usual, carefully checking the instruments and data.

The accuracy of these data is related to the progress of the entire project and cannot be sloppy in the slightest.

While she was concentrating on the final check, her colleagues had already started packing up to leave work. Sun Churan passed by Su Ran's workbench and said to her with a smile: "Su Ran, we are leaving get off work early today, you should pack up early too."

Su Ran looked up and smiled, "Okay, it will be there soon. I'll check the data again." She did not pause in her work and continued to carry out the final verification carefully and meticulously.

Sun Churan smiled and nodded, then took her things and left. Her home was not close to the institute and the bus would take almost an hour to get there. She had to leave quickly, otherwise she would miss the last bus. The buses would stop running early on New Year's Eve.

After Sun Churan left, Su Ran was the only one left in the laboratory.

Finally, all the work was done, she breathed a sigh of relief, put down the tools in her hands, picked up the notebook on the table, closed it gently, and then began to pack her things.

She looked at the watch on her wrist. It was already a quarter past five. Su Ran had called He Cheng at noon and told him that he would leave work early today. Based on Su Ran's understanding of He Cheng, he would definitely be here at five o'clock, so He Cheng must be downstairs now. She had to hurry. Thinking of this, Su Ran quickened her movements.

Before leaving, he did not forget to take with him the things he had asked his assistant to buy in the cabinet.

When I came out with my things, I saw He Cheng at the gate.

He Cheng saw Su Ran walking out of the door and immediately went to meet her. He saw Su Ran holding a few gift bags in her hands, frowned slightly, and took the bags from her helplessly. "Didn't I tell you not to buy anything? Why are you still buying?"

Su Ran smiled sweetly and patted He Cheng's arm.

"How can I go to your house to celebrate the New Year empty-handed?" she asked playfully, with a cunning gleam in her eyes.

She knew that He Cheng's family was very good to her, but today was New Year's Eve, and she had to express her gratitude when she visited them during the New Year.

He Cheng smiled helplessly and looked at Su Ran lovingly. "Okay, okay, okay, whatever you say is fine. Let's go, get in the car." He opened the door, let Su Ran get in first, and he followed closely behind.

After getting in the car, Su Ran greeted the driver Uncle Zhang with a smile.

"Uncle Zhang."

Zhang Jian smiled back at her, "Comrade Su."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then Zhang Jian started the engine and drove slowly away from the institute. The streets outside the window were filled with busy people and festive decorations, and the air was filled with a strong flavor of the New Year.

Su Ran looked at the scene outside the window and couldn't help but think of her family in Hai City. She wondered what her mother and grandmother would cook tonight, whether Xiao Lei had gone out to play with his friends in the brigade, and whether her grandfather had a drink and a chat with her great grandfather...

After more than ten minutes, we arrived at the compound.

Su Ran and He Cheng got out of the car, and Uncle Zhang drove directly back to celebrate the New Year.

Having been here once, Su Ran was familiar with the place and walked into the house side by side with He Cheng.

As soon as she came in, she saw Grandma Chen and Grandpa Chen talking on the sofa. Su Ran greeted them with a smile.

"Hello, grandma and grandpa, I am here to disturb you again."

Grandma Chen smiled and said, "Don't bother me, don't bother me. Come in, the dumplings will be ready soon."

"Hey." Su Ran sat on the sofa with He Cheng.

Grandma Chen handed over the melon seeds and candy, "Eat some melon seeds first."

"Okay, thank you grandma." Su Ran thanked politely.

The four of them talked for a while, and soon, Aunt Zhang came out with a smile and told them that the dumplings were cooked.

They went to the dining room together and sat on the chairs.

In addition to the four plates of dumplings, there were eight other dishes on the table, filling the large round table.

"Ran Ran, these are dumplings stuffed with mutton, these are dumplings stuffed with pork and cabbage, there are dumplings stuffed with shrimp and three fresh delicacies, and there are dumplings stuffed with leeks and eggs. Take a look and pick whichever you like. Treat this place as your own home, and don't be polite."

Su Ran smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely not be polite."

She picked up a dumpling with shrimp and other fresh ingredients with chopsticks and took a light bite. The dumpling skin was thin and the filling was rich, and the taste was delicious.

Su Ran curled her lips in satisfaction. She was already looking forward to the taste of dumplings with other fillings.

"Is it delicious?" Grandma Chen Cheng asked with concern.

"Mm, it's really delicious!" Su Ran nodded and praised, "Aunt Zhang's cooking skills are amazing!"

"Eat more if you like it." Grandma Chen said with a smile.

Seeing her future granddaughter-in-law enjoying the meal, she, as the grandmother, was also very happy, and even looked at her own old man more favorably.