After traveling through the book, I realized my wish in my previous life

After the dishes were served, Father Shen smiled and asked everyone to start eating.

"Come on, everyone, don't be polite and start eating."

The family sat together, toasting their glasses to celebrate. Shen Zhihong looked at everyone and took the lead in raising his glass to toast Mr. and Mrs. Shen. "I wish you all a happy new year. I wish my parents good health, smooth work, and a happy life."

Li Jianguo also raised his glass and said, "I join in, wishing everyone a happy new year and good health!"

Shen Xiaoxia also picked up her glass and continued with a smile, "Then I wish my sister and brother-in-law a happy and harmonious relationship, and Xiaohu a healthy and happy growth! Big brother, good luck in your work, and a smooth relationship with Sister Yufen, and Nannan, success in his studies, study hard, and make progress every day! I wish everyone the best in the future!"

Shen Nannan was not to be outdone and raised his portion of juice. "Then I wish Third Sister can eat delicious food every day. Eat meat, eat braised pork, eat it every day!"

In his opinion, being able to eat meat every day is the best life!

"Ha ha ha ha…!"

Mother Shen also smiled and said, "I hope that in the new year, everything will go well for us all, and we will be safe and healthy!"

Everyone laughed, picked up their cups and drank them all, with happy smiles on their faces.

During the meal, Shen's mother kept telling everyone, "Eat more vegetables."

Everyone enjoyed the delicious dishes and shared the memories of the past year.

Laughter and joy echoed throughout the house, making this New Year seem particularly warm.

After dinner, Shen's father took Shen Weidong and Li Jianguo to chat in the main hall, while Shen's mother took Shen Zhihong and Shen Xiaoxia to clean up the dishes.

Xiaohu and Shen Nannan ran to the yard to play again. They played hide-and-seek and marbles and had a lot of fun.

"Jianguo, is your work at the factory going well?" Father Shen took a puff of his pipe and asked with concern.

"Dad, it's going pretty well," Li Jianguo replied. "My bosses and colleagues are taking good care of me."

"That's good. You must work hard and don't be lazy." Father Shen said earnestly, "We ordinary people make a living by working with our hands."

"Dad, don't worry, I know." Li Jianguo nodded and said seriously.

Shen Weidong also said, "Brother-in-law, if you have any difficulties at work, don't handle it alone. Tell your family. As a family, there is nothing we can't overcome."

"Thank you Weidong, I will." Li Jianguo said gratefully.

Shen Xiaoxia and the others were cleaning in the kitchen and chatting about family matters.

Shen Zhihong looked at Shen Xiaoxia and joked, "Our Xia Xia has really grown up. She is much more efficient and effective at her work than before. She looks like she's really grown up now!"

She turned to Shen Xiaoxia and said distressedly, "Is it tiring to go to the countryside? How much work do you do every day? What's your daily routine like? Do you have enough to eat?"

Shen Xiaoxia briefly explained her life in the village. Compared with others, she lived a pretty good life.

Shen Zhihong patted Shen Xiaoxia on the shoulder and said, "Be good to yourself, don't be too frugal, and take good care of yourself!"

Then he took out twenty yuan and a small stack of bills from his pocket and handed them to Shen Xiaoxia, "This is a little gift from my sister and brother-in-law. I guess I won't have time to see you off on the day you leave!"

"No need, sister, I have enough for myself!" Shen Xiaoxia pushed it away. Although Shen Zhihong and his wife both worked, they were under great pressure in life. As far as she knew, part of her brother-in-law Li Jianguo's salary had to be used to subsidize his own family.

Shen Zhihong glared at Shen Xiaoxia. "How can you say that money and notes are too much? It's not much, just a small token of appreciation. Just take it. This is what your brother-in-law wanted. It's at least a token of our appreciation!"

Shen's mother also advised, "Your sister gave it to you, so just take it!"

"Thank you, sister and brother-in-law!" Shen Xiaoxia took it with a smile.

Mother Shen looked at her two daughters and said with emotion, "Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, you have all grown up. Seeing that you are all doing well, your father and I are relieved."

Before I knew it, the sun was setting.

It was time for Shen Zhihong's family to go home. Mother Shen stuffed the prepared New Year's goods into Shen Zhihong's hands and said, "Zhihong, these are all made at home. Take them back and let your in-laws taste them."

"Mom, you're so polite," Li Jianguo said. "You should keep it for yourself to eat at home!"

"Take it, there's more at home. I included your share when I prepared it."

"Thank you, Mom." Shen Zhihong took it with a smile.

"Be careful on the road." Father Shen also reminded.

"Got it, Dad, Mom." Shen Zhihong nodded, "You guys take care of yourselves too."

Xiaohu reluctantly held Shen Nannan's hand and said, "Uncle, I don't want to leave. I still want to play with you."

Shen Weidong teased him, "Xiaohu, why don't you just live with your grandparents? That way you can play with your uncle all the time and sleep with him at night."

Xiaohu looked at his parents and said, "Mom, are you guys sleeping at grandma's house too?"

Before Li Jianguo and Shen Zhihong could speak, Shen Weidong smiled and said, "Your parents are not sleeping at grandma's house, so you'll be sleeping alone. Are you willing?"

Xiaohu looked at his parents, then at his uncle, his face full of conflicted feelings. He couldn't bear to leave his parents, but he also wanted to play with his uncle.

Xiaohu thought about it with his little head, and suddenly an idea came to him. He took Shen Nannan's hand and said, "Uncle, can you come to my house with me? This way I can see my parents and play with my uncle."

Shen Zhihong smiled and said, "Then where does your uncle sleep at night?"

Xiaohu originally wanted to say that his uncle could sleep with him, but then he remembered that he also slept with his parents, and there was no other room or bed available in the house.

Life is not easy, Xiaohu sighed.

"Be good, Xiaohu. Your uncle will take you out to play next time." Shen Nannan touched Xiaohu's head and said with a smile, "Be sure to listen to your parents when you go back."

"Yes, I will." Xiaohu nodded, his eyes full of reluctance.

After saying goodbye to their family, Shen Zhihong and his family set out on their journey home.

The Shen family stood at the door, looking at their receding backs, unwilling to leave for a long time.

On this day, the Shen family was filled with laughter and joy, and the family reunion made this New Year particularly meaningful.

On this special day, they shared joy and conveyed the warmth of family love.

The bustling scene in the alley has also become the most beautiful memory in everyone's heart, deeply imprinted in their hearts, and has become the source of strength for them to move forward firmly in the future no matter what difficulties they encounter.