Abstinence Pei, don't be too sweet when chasing your wife

With Gu Fanxing's careful preparations, the family's preparations for New Year's Eve are ready.

Gu Fanxing stood in the middle of the living room, looking around this joyous home, and her heart was instantly filled with longing for her parents who were far away abroad.

She raised her head slightly, trying hard not to let the tears fall, took a deep breath, and slowly picked up the phone.

Her fingers gently brushed the body of the phone, as if touching the bond of longing that spanned the ocean. After a brief pause, she dialed the familiar yet distant number.

The ringing of the telephone echoed in the silent room, and every ring seemed to strike at Gu Fanxing's heartstrings.

She held the receiver tightly and put her ear against it, afraid to miss any sound.

Time seemed to be so long, and every second of waiting was tormenting her heart.

Finally, the mother's gentle voice came from the other end of the phone: "Xingxing, is that you?"

Gu Fanxing's throat seemed to be choked by something, and after a long while she responded softly, "Mom, it's me."

Her voice trembled slightly, with a hint of sob that was difficult to conceal.

At this moment, the cold wind outside the window whistled past, making the branches rustle, as if echoing her inner concern and longing.

The mother seemed to have noticed something and asked with concern: "Xingxing, what's wrong? Your voice doesn't sound right."

Gu Fanxing held back her tears and tried to make her voice sound steady: "Mom, it's nothing, I just miss you. I want to tell you that grandma will spend the New Year with us this year. I will be with her, so you don't have to worry."

The mother sighed softly and said, "Fanxing, thank you for your hard work. We miss you too, especially at this time. We feel guilty for not being able to be with you."

Gu Fanxing said quickly: "Mom, don't say that. You should be happy abroad and don't worry too much about us. I'm here with grandma. I will let her have a happy and blessed new year."

At this time, my father's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Fanxing, how is the situation at home? Have you prepared the New Year's goods?"

Gu Fanxing adjusted his mood slightly and replied, "Dad, everything is ready. Grandma and I cleaned the house together and made a lot of delicious food. The house is also decorated beautifully, and everywhere is full of the flavor of the New Year."

The father said with relief: "That's good, that's good. You have grown up and become sensible. We are relieved that you can take care of the family so well."

Gu Fanxing seemed to see his father standing in front of the window in a foreign country, looking into the distance, his eyes full of longing for home. The snowflakes outside the window were falling, but they could not hide the longing in his heart.

Gu Fanxing's mind flashed with the lonely figures of his parents abroad. He felt sad and said, "Dad, you have to take good care of yourselves abroad. It's the New Year, do you have anything delicious to eat?"

My father smiled and said, "We have also simply prepared some New Year's goods here. Although it is not as lively as in China, it is still the New Year." There was a hint of loneliness in that laughter, echoing in the empty room, just like the lonely street lamp outside the window, emitting a faint light on the cold New Year's Eve.

Gu Fanxing chatted with her parents about some family matters, from her grandmother's health to some trivial matters at home. Every topic was filled with her longing and concern for her parents.

The mother listened quietly on the other end of the phone, occasionally interjecting a few words, her voice full of longing for home and guilt towards her daughter. "Fanxing, when we return from our trip, we will definitely spend time with you."

Gu Fanxing couldn't hold back her tears and finally shed them. She gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, "Mom, I know. You don't have to worry too much. I will take good care of grandma and myself."

At the end of the call, Gu Fanxing said loudly into the microphone: "Dad, Mom, I love you. I wish you a happy new year!"

The parents also responded on the other end: "Fanxing, we love you too. Happy New Year!"

Grandma came out of the kitchen and saw the tears in Gu Fanxing's eyes. She asked distressedly, "Fanxing, why are you crying? Are you missing your parents?"

Gu Fanxing threw herself into her grandmother's arms and burst into tears like a child.

Grandma patted her back gently and comforted her, "Be good, don't cry. Dad and mom are thinking about us overseas. If we celebrate the New Year well, they will feel at ease."

Gu Fanxing cried in her grandmother's arms for a while and gradually calmed down.

She raised her head, looked at her grandmother's kind face, and said, "Grandma, I'm fine. I just miss them a little. But with you here, I feel very warm."

Gu Fanxing handed the phone to her grandmother. When she took the phone, a smile immediately appeared on her face, but there was a hint of longing and excitement in her eyes: "Hello, daughter, son-in-law."

The light inside the house was dim and warm, in stark contrast to the cold outside the window. Grandma's figure looked a little thin under the light, yet firm.

The mother's voice on the other end of the phone was trembling: "Mom, are you okay? I should have gone back to spend the New Year with you, but..." The mother's words were full of guilt. Outside the window was an unfamiliar city view, but her heart had already drifted back home.

Grandma said hurriedly, "Oh, my daughter, don't worry about me. Fanxing has taken good care of me. You should also take care of your health while you are abroad and don't get too tired."

My father said, "Mom, is everything ready at home?"

Grandma smiled and replied, "Everything is ready. The stars are well taken care of. The Spring Festival couplets are posted neatly and the lanterns are hung high. The house is full of the flavor of the New Year." As grandma spoke, she looked at the lanterns hanging high outside the window, swaying gently in the wind, as if conveying thoughts and blessings to distant relatives.

The mother said with relief: "With Fanxing here, we feel much more at ease. Mom, what delicious food do you want for the New Year's Eve dinner?"

Grandma said: "There are rice cakes, which means that our life will get better every year; braised fish, which means that there will be surplus every year; dumplings, which symbolize reunion; braised pork, which represents prosperity; four-happiness meatballs, which mean fortune, wealth, longevity and happiness; boiled chicken, which symbolizes good luck and good fortune; and crabs, shrimps and other seafood. Anyway, it is very rich and has everything you expect."

Gu Fanxing listened to the conversation between her grandmother and her parents, and her heart gradually warmed up when she saw the smile on her grandmother's face. She knew that although they were far apart, their hearts were closely connected.

Grandma continued, "When you celebrate the New Year abroad, don't be too frugal. Eat and drink as you should. Be happy and cheerful."

The father replied, "Don't worry, Mom. We will. You and Fanxing can spend the New Year at home. If you need anything, just tell us."

Grandma nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, don't worry about us."

After hanging up the phone, grandma patted Gu Fanxing's hand gently and said, "Fanxing, it's not easy for your parents to be abroad. We must take good care of them and let them feel at ease."

Gu Fanxing nodded firmly: "Grandma, I know."

The two walked into the kitchen together to prepare dinner.

After Gu Fanxing was busy for a while, the kitchen was filled with the sweet aroma of food.

Gu Fanxing looked at these delicious dishes, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She knew that this was not just a meal, but also a manifestation of her love and longing for her family.

After the dishes were set, the grandparents and grandchildren happily enjoyed the dinner. Their laughter and joy echoed in the kitchen, then gradually spread to the surroundings, drifting farther and farther away...

Gu Fanxing knew that although her parents were far away abroad and could not spend the New Year with them and reunite with the family, as long as there was love in their hearts, the concern between family members would never be separated by distance.

She will spend a warm New Year with her grandmother, live well and cherish every day of the future, and wait for the day when her parents will return safely and reunite with them.