Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 377 New Year's Eve Dinner, Wearing New Clothes

As night slowly falls and the lights come on, the whole house is shrouded in warm yellow light, filled with a strong festive atmosphere.

After a busy afternoon, the New Year’s Eve dinner was finally ready.

Yu Yu brought dishes to the table one by one. The steamed sea bass was beautifully shaped, with shredded green onions and red peppers covering the fish. After being drizzled with hot oil, it made a sound and emitted an enticing aroma.

The steamed lobster with garlic vermicelli is majestically placed on the plate, and the tender shrimp meat and golden garlic complement each other.

The white-cut chicken has yellow skin and white meat, and is fat, tender and delicious.

The beer duck is bright red in color, and the duck meat is stewed in the soup until it is tender and flavorful.

There is also a plate of steamed pork ribs. The taro absorbs the meaty aroma of the ribs, making them soft, sweet, and the ribs tender and juicy.

The casserole of stewed pork bones was also brought to the table. When the lid was opened, hot steam carrying the rich aroma of bones hit the face. The pork bones were stewed until the meat and bones were separated, and the bone marrow was integrated into the soup.

Next, Xiaoyu brought out some stir-fried vegetables. The fresh, emerald greens added a touch of freshness to the sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner. Dumplings were neatly arranged on the plate, symbolizing reunion.

Finally, Yu Yu picked up a few bottles of beer and drinks and placed them carefully on the table.

The family sat around the dining table, looking at the table full of delicious food, their faces filled with happy and satisfied smiles.

Li Hao opened the beer, and with a "sizzle" sound, fine foam came out.

He first slowly poured beer into Xiaoyu's cup, and the light yellow liquid in the cup gave off an attractive luster.

Then, he poured himself another glass and said with a smile: "Everyone has worked hard this year. Today is New Year's Eve. Let's have a reunion dinner together. I hope that our family will get better and better in the new year!"

Yuyu quickly picked up the cup filled with drinks, her eyes smiling into crescents: "I'll toast to everyone with my drinks! I wish our family peace and happiness in the new year, and may all our wishes come true!"

The family members raised their cups one after another, and the crisp sound of clinking glasses rang out in the warm house.

At this moment, time seems to stop for the joy of reunion.

Xiaoyu smiled, her eyes full of love for her family and hope for the New Year: "Okay, in the new year, our family will be together and live in harmony."

Li Hao took a sip of beer, feeling the aroma of malt spreading in his mouth, and said, "I hope that in the new year, I can share more of the burdens of my family and make our lives more prosperous."

Yuyu couldn't wait to pick up a piece of steamed sea bass. The tender fish meat melted in her mouth. She chewed it with satisfaction and said incoherently, "This fish is so delicious. I will work harder in the new year to make our family happy every day!"

Everyone couldn't help laughing after hearing this.

Yuyu ate heartily and mumbled, "It tastes good, but can I finish all this?"

Xiaoyu smiled and put a piece of poached chicken into Yuyu's bowl with her chopsticks. She said, "It doesn't matter if you can't finish it. The New Year's Eve dinner is all about abundance. It's called having surplus every year and it brings good luck."

Li Hao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, besides, if we can't finish it, we can still eat it tomorrow. We can cook it in a different way and it will be a delicious meal again."

As he said this, he stuffed a dumpling into his mouth. The plump filling made him feel particularly satisfied.

The family continued to savor the delicious food, each bite filled with anticipation for the New Year.

Yuyu took another bite of the steamed lobster with vermicelli and garlic sauce. The tender shrimp meat was chewy and refreshing, and the garlic sauce had a rich aroma. She couldn't help but exclaim, "This lobster is so delicious, Mom, your cooking skills are getting better and better!"

Xiaoyu's face was filled with a happy smile: "As long as you like to eat it, Mom will be happy."

Everyone shared interesting stories of the past year while eating, and there was constant laughter.

The pork bone stew was rich and fragrant. Yuyu drank bowl after bowl and even joked, "I want to drink more of this soup. Maybe I can grow taller."

Although the food on the table was dazzlingly rich, everyone still managed to eat a lot of it amid the family's laughter and joy.

After eating the New Year’s Eve dinner, Yu Yu touched his round belly and burped contentedly.

She stood up and said to her family, "I'm going to go out for a walk to digest my food."

Xiaoyu smiled and nodded, reminding him, "Don't run too far, come back early."

Yu Yu responded happily and went out.

The streets are decorated with lights at night, and the atmosphere is filled with festivals.

Fireworks bloomed brilliantly in the night sky, children laughed and played on the streets, and adults gathered together to chat.

Yu Yu strolled along the bustling street, feeling the strong New Year atmosphere, her heart filled with joy.

Not long after, Yu Yu strolled back home.

As soon as I walked in, Xiaoyu came to greet me and said, "Yuyu, you're back from playing. Go take a shower and change into new clothes. Welcome the New Year clean and beautifully."

Yu Yu rushed into the bathroom excitedly, and the hot water poured over her body, sweeping away all the fatigue of the day.

After taking a shower, she put on new clothes and stood in front of the mirror looking left and right. The beautiful new clothes made her look particularly energetic.

At this time, Li Hao had finished washing and changed into new clothes.

Wearing new clothes, Yuyu jumped to Xiaoyu like a happy little bird, took her hand and said coquettishly: "Mom, you should also change into new clothes. The whole family should dress beautifully for the New Year."

Xiaoyu couldn't help but smile at her daughter's cute appearance. She gently tapped Yuyu's nose and said, "Okay, okay, Mom will go change it right away."

After a while, Xiaoyu came out of the room. She was wearing a red Chinese-style jacket that was well-cut and highlighted her gentle temperament.

The exquisite buttons on the clothes add a touch of classical charm.

Yuyu's eyes lit up and she clapped her hands in praise: "Wow, Mom, this dress suits you so well. You look like you stepped out of a TV show."

Li Hao also echoed: "Mom, you are really beautiful today. I hope everything will go well in the new year."

Xiaoyu's face was filled with a happy smile, and the whole family was wearing new clothes and having a great time.

The family was immersed in this happy and warm atmosphere. Yuyu suddenly said with emotion: "Although we have traveled back to ancient times and there are no mobile phones or televisions, it's not so bad."

Li Hao looked at Yu Yu curiously and asked, "Why do you say that suddenly?"

Yuyu tilted her head and said seriously, "In the past, during the New Year, although we had mobile phones and televisions, everyone was always playing with their phones, and there was a lack of communication. Although we don't have those electronic devices now, the family can prepare the New Year's Eve dinner together and chat together, and the New Year atmosphere is even stronger."

Xiaoyu listened and nodded with deep feeling: "Yuyu is right. Although living conditions have changed, the warmth and happiness of being together as a family remains the same. Life in ancient times was simple and plain, but it makes us cherish the time we spend together even more."

Li Hao smiled and said, "That's right, and we've also learned a lot of ancient life skills. If we apply our New Year's Eve dinner skills to modern times, maybe we can open a restaurant."

Everyone couldn't help laughing after hearing this.