New ink fragrance in old times

Seeing this, Mrs. Lin quickly stood up to stop them: "Mother-in-law, how can we do this? Just keep it for yourself. We can't trouble you anymore."

"The children like to eat it. Take it back and let everyone try it." Mother Shen said as she wrapped the pastries skillfully.

Seeing this, Mrs. Lin no longer refused and patted Lin Mo on the shoulder: "Sanlang, why don't you thank Grandma Shen quickly? You must remember your Grandma Shen's kindness, okay?"

Lin Mo nodded quickly: "I understand, thank you, Grandma Shen."

Lin Sixuan also echoed: "Thank you, grandma."

Mother Shen smiled and nodded, her eyes full of relief: "Okay, okay."

Mrs. Lin carefully placed the cakes into the backpack, clapped her hands, and said to Shen's mother, "Mother-in-law, you are so thoughtful to prepare so many. The children love them, and they are in for a treat."

Mother Shen responded with a smile: "No, no, as long as the children like it. It's getting late, we should leave. It won't be good to be late." As she said that, she gently patted Lin Mo and Lin Sixuan's shoulders.

Lin Sixuan asked in confusion: "Grandma, where are we going? Why are you so anxious?"

Mrs. Lin, who was standing by, smiled and said, "Da Lang, let's go have some wine."

A hint of curiosity flashed in Lin Mo's eyes. He turned to look at Old Lady Lin and asked, "Grandma, where are we going to have a drink?"

Mother Shen smiled and patted Lin Mo's head, explaining, "We are going to attend a banquet at our family's banquet. Today is their little grandson's first birthday party, and everyone in the clan will be there."

Lin Sixuan also showed an interested look: "First birthday party?"

Mother Shen smiled and nodded: "Yes, your grandfather's uncle's family, according to seniority, his child should call you cousin."

Lin Sixuan: "I see."

The four of them walked through the lush forest path, and the stone pavement under their feet seemed to foreshadow the upcoming joy and bustle.

Lin Mo's steps became more and more brisk, almost like he was about to jump up. His mind kept imagining the dazzling array of delicacies at the banquet, from the juicy steamed fish to the fragrant braised pork, each of which made him salivate. He completely ignored the slight displeasure he had felt because of the interruption of his house-building plan.

Lin Sixuan looked at the lively figure in front of him with a smile on his face.

Old Mrs. Lin walked at the front of the team, unconsciously holding the backpack with both hands. Mother Shen's words echoed in her ears, giving her immense strength and determination. Every step she took was carried out with great determination.

As the distance shortened, the laughter and joy at the banquet became clearer, like a spring breeze, warm and lively.

Lin Mo couldn't contain his excitement and whispered to himself, "Let's eat, let's eat."

It seemed as if these two simple words had become his greatest expectation and motivation at the moment.

As autumn deepens, the Shen family is filled with joy as the young master's first birthday party is about to begin.

The guests arrived one after another in the autumn breeze. Inside and outside the Shen Mansion, red lanterns were hung high and golden chrysanthemums were in full bloom. The whole place was filled with scenes of harvest and a festive atmosphere.

Lin Mo was filled with joy, thinking that once he stepped into this bustling courtyard, he would be able to immediately immerse himself in the joy of the banquet and taste the delicious dishes that he had been drooling over for a long time.

However, when he saw Mrs. Lin and Shen's mother stop, walk aside and start preparing to give gifts, the expectation in his heart was replaced by a hint of doubt.

"Brother, aren't we here for a feast? Why do we have to give gifts first?" Lin Mo couldn't help but ask in a low voice, his eyes full of confusion.

Lin Sixuan patted Lin Mo's head and said with a smile, "Sanlang, it's customary to give gifts before a meal."

Lin Mo saw Old Lady Lin take out some food from her backpack and hand it to the person receiving the gift. The person weighed the food and began to register it in the gift book.

He noticed that when Mrs. Lin handed over the food, a hint of reluctance flashed in her eyes, but it was immediately replaced by determination.

When the person receiving the gifts began to register, Old Mrs. Lin stared at the gift book intently, as if confirming some important information.

Suddenly, Mrs. Lin's face darkened slightly. She looked at Shen's mother, gritted her teeth, took out a hundred coins from her purse and handed it to the man.

"Aunt is really generous." A woman next to her spoke with a bit of admiration, which made Mrs. Lin smile bitterly.

But she quickly adjusted her mood and said in a more determined tone: "The two families are relatives, and we want to celebrate. This little money is nothing."

After that, Mrs. Lin and Shen's mother said a few auspicious words to the host family, and every word was full of sincerity and blessings.

The Shen family's courtyard is decorated elegantly and warmly. The long table is covered with red silk embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns, and exquisite porcelain bowls and chopstick holders are arranged in an orderly manner.

On each table, a bunch of autumn chrysanthemums and several ripe persimmons are dotted among them, which means "everything goes well".

The guests sat around, chatting and laughing, and the air was filled with the warmth of home and the joy of the festival.

Old Mrs. Lin and her group were warmly led to a table, and after they sat down.

Old Mrs. Lin looked at the bustling crowd and asked Shen's mother, "Mother-in-law, do you think this can be accomplished?"

Mother Shen consoled him, "Everyone in the clan is here today, so maybe we can find someone willing to help. However, we need to be cautious and not offend them. I'll come back to their house later to discuss this matter."

Mrs. Lin: "Thank you for your hard work, mother-in-law."

Mother Shen patted Mrs. Lin's hand and said, "Why are you saying that? We are all family."

Lin Mo listened to the conversation between Old Lady Lin and Shen's mother, feeling puzzled. He secretly glanced at Lin Sixuan beside him, and saw that his brother's usually gentle face was now a little solemn, and there seemed to be an imperceptible worry hidden between his brows.

Lin Mo's heart skipped a beat. Just as he was about to ask, he suddenly remembered Lin Sixuan's rare serious expression, as if to say "now is not the time".

So he swallowed the words that were about to come out and chose to remain silent so as not to disturb his brother's thoughts.

Old Madam Lin noticed Lin Sixuan's expression and was afraid that something might happen, so she whispered to him, "Dalang, today is a festive day. We are here just to have some fun. When we get home, tell those naughty kids at home and let them envy us."

Lin Sixuan understood what Old Lady Lin meant, and immediately calmed down. He said to Old Lady Lin gently, "Grandma, it's a happy day, so we should enjoy the joy. I'll say a few auspicious words later."

Lin Mo saw that Lin Sixuan was clearly smiling, but he looked inexplicably scary.

Lin Sixuan noticed Lin Mo's inquiring gaze and said with a smile: "Sanlang, brother was just thinking about something, I guess I scared you."

Lin Mo shook his head, forced a smile, and responded: "No, it's okay, brother. I just saw that you seemed to be worried, and I was worried that you might not be feeling well."

Lin Sixuan's eyes softened and he gently patted Lin Mo's shoulder.