After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

"Where is Yu-ge'er's father?" The old lady was smiling when she suddenly realized something was wrong; there was clearly one person missing!

"When he got up to wash this morning, he suddenly remembered a problem. He had only eaten a few bites of breakfast before rushing to his study."

Speaking of this, Lin Hao really wanted to give Gu Liunian a thumbs up. It's the Lunar New Year, and the self-discipline of this top student is so terrifying!

Anyway, someone like her, a poor student, would never stick to studying at a time like this. It's Chinese New Year, of course she has to give herself a break! What a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! It only comes once a year, how can she not enjoy it to the fullest!

"I see, then let's leave him be!" The old lady nodded knowingly and stopped worrying about the matter.

"Let's go out and see how they put up their Spring Festival couplets!" the old lady suggested.

"Okay!" Lin Hao readily agreed. The servants had started cleaning and preparing for the New Year a few days ago. To be honest, she didn't really feel involved. But watching them put up Spring Festival couplets was nice, since the Gu family had many courtyards and lots of places to put up couplets!

"Great! Great!" Little Baozi had been looking forward to this activity for a long time.

Because of Gu Liunian, all the Spring Festival couplets in their family were written by Gu Liunian himself, so Xiao Baozi was lucky enough to watch the whole process and was even eager to try it out.

Lin saw his expectation and thought it wasn't a big deal, so he pleaded and asked him to draw a few strokes on the Spring Festival couplets in his yard. Gu Liunian thought that since it was just his yard as a child, no one would go to see it, so he agreed.

Therefore, the little dumpling is really looking forward to seeing his Spring Festival couplets put up!

And so, the three of them strolled around the various courtyards, occasionally offering a few comments, and time flew by.

When they returned to Rongshou Hall, the entire mansion had been completely transformed and was filled with joy! The festive couplets, bright red lanterns, various "Fu" characters, and exquisite window decorations made the originally ancient and heavy wooden building look exceptionally festive.

Next, it's time for the highlight of the day—the New Year's Eve dinner.

This meal held a unique significance for everyone. For Lin Hao, it was undoubtedly her first New Year's Eve dinner, having only been in this world for half a year.

As for the old lady, in previous years, out of courtesy, she would definitely have the second wife accompany her to celebrate the New Year. But this year, she finally doesn't have to see those people who make her unhappy on such a happy day!

Although Gu Liunian did not show any difference, this year is a year in which he embarks on a new journey in life, so it is naturally of great significance.

For a tiny little dumpling like him, he has no memory of what last year's New Year was like! This year, of course, is a brand new year!

At the dinner table, the family sat together affectionately. The rule of not talking while eating, which was not usually followed, was completely forgotten. They chatted and laughed, making it a lively and cheerful occasion!

"I wish my mother peace and happiness every day and every year!" Gu Liunian raised his glass and made a wish to the old lady, a smile appearing on his usually expressionless face.

"Good, good!" The old lady was very pleased with her son's blessing, and her smile was very bright.

"I wish my mother many happy returns of the day, good health, and eternal youth!" Lin Hao retorted immediately after Gu Liunian finished her drink.

"You silly girl! Who says blessings like that!" The old lady laughed even harder, but didn't forget to scold her.

Lin Hao tilted her head and smiled but didn't say anything. The old lady clearly liked it!

"Wishing Auntie many happy years to come!" Qian Youran said sweetly, looking at the old lady's joyful expression. After speaking, she didn't forget to give Gu Liunian a look, wondering if her cousin had noticed.