She's waiting for me there.

Chen Hanlin walked forward a few steps and looked back at Chen Yun who was still in a daze.

"what happened?"

"Oh, it's okay. Let's go and put up the Spring Festival couplets."

Chen Yun didn't tell the old man what he saw. It was New Year's Day and there was no need to make him feel upset.

After the father and son finished pasting the Spring Festival couplets on the other two villas, they walked back.

The trees on both sides of the road are hung with red lanterns. From a distance, they look like a long red dragon winding its way out. The whole community is shrouded in the strong atmosphere of the New Year.

"The property is great this year. A lot of thought went into it."

Chen Yun smiled and said, "It's really good, it looks very festive."

"Go to the supermarket with me."

"Do you want to buy anything? We have everything at home."

"Then you don't have to worry about it."

Chen Yun curled his lips: "He must have promised to buy something for those two little guys again."

"That's right, isn't it?"

"Okay, okay, whatever you say is fine."

The two of them walked out of the community while bickering.

There were not many people on the streets in the early morning. Various Chinese characters for "blessing" were posted on the doors of the shops. Some familiar shop owners greeted the two of them when they saw them.

When he arrived at the supermarket, Chen Hanlin looked at the shelves filled with a wide variety of New Year candies and various toys.

Some sighed, “This seems different from when you were a child.”

"There are just a few more styles of toys, but the New Year celebrations were more interesting when I was a kid."

"Indeed, it's more lively with more people."

"When I was little, I had a lot of friends. We would get together to set off firecrackers and play all day long."

Chen Hanlin smiled and nodded: "Yes, it's just that I always break other people's glass, and I have to pay for it."

"You old man, you can just chat if you want, but why do you always bring up the past?"

"Oh! Isn't this what you did?"

Chen Hanlin picked up a few sets of toys from the shelf and stuffed them into Chen Yun's arms.

"Let's go back to eat."

After paying the bill, the father and son went home.

As soon as I entered the house, Qingning brought me two cups of warm water.

"Dad, drink some water, then wash your hands and eat."

Chen Hanlin took it with a smile: "My daughter-in-law is still good at handling things."

"Of course, that's because of my good teaching."

"Are you still teaching? Don't force me to beat you up on New Year's Day."

"Happy New Year, Grandpa." Yi An and Xun You ran over.

"Hey, Happy New Year, look what grandpa bought you."

He took the toy and placed it in the hands of the two little ones.

"Thank you, grandpa."

"Haha, your little mouth is so sweet, go play."

Qingxue brought the food to the table, and everyone ate breakfast while chatting and laughing.

Wu Ruoqin said, "How about some entertainment after dinner?"

"Okay, what do you want to play?"

"How about playing mahjong?"

Chen Yun immediately shook his head: "Forget it, my little wife is like a cheat, what's so fun about it."

Qing Ning reached out and tugged at the corner of his clothes, staring at him with her big eyes full of autumn water.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't act so pitiful. I won't do anything you say... I can play, right? Take that look away, I'm already feeling guilty."

"Yeah, I knew you were the best."

After finishing the meal and clearing away the dishes, several people sat at the mahjong table.

It’s the same lineup as last time, even the positions haven’t changed.

Chen Hanlin went to play with the two cubs. In his words, he was happier with his grandson and granddaughter.

A few minutes later.

"Win." Qing Ning shouted happily, "Give me money, give me money."

then.

"Six loaves."

"Don't move, I'm crazy."

This was the sentence Qing Ning said the most throughout the morning.

She was so happy that she felt like she was possessed by the God of Sparrow and had won a huge sum of money.

When the show was over, Qing Ning looked at the transfer record and ran to Chen Hanlin to show off.

Chen Yun looked at the lively girl with tenderness in his eyes.

A complete family is really important to her.

No matter what she does, as long as her family is with her, she seems to be able to stay happy.

In the afternoon, the family began to prepare the New Year’s Eve dinner.

There are more people this year, so Qingxue specially wrote a menu in case she forgets.

Qingxue and Cheng Wenyin were busy in the kitchen, while Qingning and Wu Ruoqin were responsible for washing the vegetables.

The clashing of pots, pans, and utensils makes the house seem a lot more lively. Perhaps this is the warmest time of the Chinese New Year.

In the evening, Chen Yun lit up all the big red lanterns hanging in the yard, making the New Year atmosphere seem even more festive.

Yi'an and Xunyou lay by the window, staring intently at the colorful fireworks outside.

"Brother, why is it so beautiful?"

Yi An thought for a moment and said, "Because it looks good."

"Well, that makes sense."

"When I make money in the future, I'll take you to set off fireworks every day."

Xunyou pouted and said, "Then can your wife give in?"

"Dad said it's hard to find a wife."

"Really?" She turned around and looked at her mother and stepmother who were surrounding her father.

Xunyou scratched his little head and thought, it doesn’t seem too difficult, doesn’t he have two dads?

Oops, never mind.

Anyway, my brother just takes me to set off fireworks, why should I care about so many things?

Outside the window, fireworks bloomed brilliantly, and the colorful lights illuminated the cute faces of the two little guys.

At 8 o'clock, as usual, Chen Yun turned on the TV, switched to the Spring Festival Gala channel, and then turned around to help.

It's enough for this thing to have a sound, it doesn't matter whether you see it or not.

"It's time to eat."

Wu Ruoqin brought the cooked dishes to the dining table.

Chen Hanlin held a bottle of red wine and looked at Cheng Wenyin: "In-laws, can I have some? This is not too strong."

"It's New Year's Day today, drink less."

Qingxue took the red wine: "Dad, let me do it, you sit down and rest for a while."

The family sat together and Chen Yun picked up the wine glass.

"We are all family, so I won't say any polite words. I hope everyone will have this day every year."

Xunyou picked up the cup of milk in front of him and said like a little adult: "Cheers, happy new year."

"Haha, Happy New Year."

Cheng Wenyin took a sip of red wine and a blush appeared on her face.

It has been a long time since it was so lively. Ever since Wu Yi died, it has been just the two of them, mother and daughter, during the New Year.

The house was cold and deserted, and on this special day I was even more worried about Qingning, so there was no festive atmosphere at home.

It’s different now. I finally experience the feeling of family reunion.

Qing Ning walked behind Cheng Wenyin and hugged her neck affectionately.

"Mom, what are you thinking about?"

"I didn't think much of anything, it just felt a little unreal."

"I knew you were just imagining things. How could this be untrue? We will be with you every year from now on, until you grow old. We will still be by your side."

Cheng Wenyin's eyes were filled with mist.

"Well, Mom will be with you too."