After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

Unfortunately, she was destined to be disappointed, as Gu Liunian's mind was completely captivated by Lin Hao.

Because it was New Year's Eve, the old lady was in a good mood and specially asked her daughter-in-law and niece to share the joy. So she took out plum wine and everyone tasted it together.

This wine was brewed by her last year when she had nothing to do, using snow water collected from plum blossoms. It has a very low alcohol content, with the sweetness of plums and the coolness of snow water, plus a faint fragrance of plum blossoms. Lin Hao thought it tasted just like a beverage and drank several cups without realizing it.

Seeing her expression, Gu Liunian asked, "How much did you drink?"

"Hmm? I don't know!" Lin looked at him, her eyes bright, not like she was drunk, but Gu Liunian felt something was off no matter how she looked at it.

Are you drunk?

"How could that be? How could I get drunk on such a small amount of alcohol? Even if you get drunk, I won't."

As she spoke, she poured herself another glass. Her hand was steady and her aim was perfect, so Gu Liunian could only dispel her doubts.

"Grandma, your grandson wishes you a long and healthy life!" Little Baozi Gu Yu also picked up his small cup and wished the old lady a long and happy life, except that his cup contained watermelon juice that Lin Hao had prepared for him.

"Good, good, our Yu-ge'er is so sensible!" The old lady's smile grew even brighter as she looked at her little grandson raising his cup in such an adorable way!

This was truly the happiest New Year she'd ever had!

After the festivities, the old lady was tired. With the New Year approaching, she had been busy for a long time, so she told everyone to disperse.

As for staying up all night on New Year's Eve, she no longer insisted on it. Her parents had long since passed away, so there was no need for them to stay up all night. She also told Yu-ge'er that he was still young and no one was allowed to make him stay up all night.

Qian Youran could only watch helplessly as her cousin and his wife left, her eyes red with anger.

But then some tactless person chimed in, "Miss, don't be too sad. Your family is all doing well!"

Seeing her red eyes, the maid assumed she was missing her family and offered words of comfort.

"Who's upset? You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth!" Qian Youran was in a bad mood at the moment, and she cursed out loud when she heard this.

The maid was stunned upon hearing this. What was this, Miss?

"What, can't I say anything to you?" Seeing that the maid didn't move, Qian Youran's anger grew even stronger.

The maid finally came to her senses and hurriedly begged for forgiveness: "It was my fault for speaking wrongly. I hope that Miss will forgive me this time!"

"Hmph, I'll let you off this time. Watch your mouth! A servant who dares to speak ill of her master won't be so lucky next time!"

Qian Youran glared at her, then turned and walked away.

The maid was left alone on New Year's Eve, her eyes red, but she dared not cry out, for that would be taboo.

No one knew about the incident Qian Youran had caused.

Gu Liunian and Lin Hao walked slowly down the road. At first, Lin Hao was very quiet, but as they walked, she started to make a fuss.

"Gu Liunian, look, how beautiful those flowers are!"

Gu Liunian looked in the direction she was pointing and saw a red plum tree in full bloom, which was indeed very charming.

"Please take it off for me, I want to put it in a vase, it will look absolutely gorgeous!"

Tu Bai, quick-witted, stepped forward: "Madam, let me pick some for you!" and said, heading over.

Before Gu Liunian could speak, Lin Hao shouted, "No way!"

Everyone turned to look at her, clearly startled by her shout.

"I want him to go, all of you get out of the way!"

Gu Liunian's pupils contracted, as if he suddenly realized something.

"You may all leave. My wife and I will return on our own. We don't need your service."

Everyone hesitated, wondering if this would be alright. But seeing the master's expression, they took their leave.

Once everyone had left, Gu Liunian held out his hand and waved it in front of Lin Hao: "How many is this?"

"Gu Liunian, are you stupid? I won't fall for it! This is clearly... yes, stop shaking! I can't see it clearly!"

Lin Hao grabbed his hand to stop him from shaking and getting in her way.