When dinner began, everyone was a little surprised to see Su Maiqi helping her grandfather into the banquet hall.

Lin Jinyu didn't expect that she wouldn't see Grandpa Gu when she arrived in the afternoon.

The housekeeper said the master had gone to the garden, and she didn't dare go over, afraid of bumping into the old man and being reminded of the past, which would be quite embarrassing.

Everyone knows that Grandpa and Grandma have a good relationship.

Grandpa has kept the garden so well all these years, which is also a way of remembering Grandma.

But no one dared to discuss this topic with Master Gu; when they saw Grandpa Gu alone in the garden thinking of Grandma, he would avoid the topic as much as possible.

Unexpectedly, Su Maiqi and her son accompanied him today, and the grandfather seemed very happy, pointing cheerfully to the chair next to him and saying, "You can sit here."

Shen Wanjun glanced at her son and said, "Tingxuan, you should hurry up and find a wife, otherwise Grandpa will forget that he even has a grandson like you."

Gu Tingxuan also said, "I'm not as charming as Tingyu. He can get married in a flash, and even after we're married, Qingge still can't forget him."

His words were somewhat malicious, and he was also testing Su Maqi's attitude.

But Su Maiqi remained calm, as if she hadn't heard anything. She poured her grandfather a glass of water and said, "Grandpa, the room is dry from the heating. Please drink some water before you eat."

Shen Wanjun pretended to scold her son: "What nonsense are you talking about? Your sister Qingge is getting engaged to Young Master Haize after the New Year. They are a perfect match, both in terms of social standing and family background. Our Tingyu prefers gentle and virtuous women."

This is a sarcastic remark implying that Su Maqi is not good enough for the Gu family's entrance hall.

Lin Jinyu felt uncomfortable listening to this and said, "Our Qiqi is indeed gentle. But Qiqi, you can't use gentleness in the wrong place. Being gentle at home is because you have a good relationship, but at work, if you are too gentle, you will inevitably be bullied."

The feud between Shen's Jewelry and Chenxing, and the dispute between Su Maiqi and Shen Qingge, have been making headlines online recently; the old man is too old to go online, so he probably doesn't know about it.

But the rest of the Gu family actually knew.

Shen Qingge is Shen Wanjun's niece from her maternal family, and she has been trying to arrange a marriage between her niece and Gu Tingyu.

Lin Jinyu's words were also a veiled reference to the recent turmoil.

Although there has been no official conclusion regarding Shen's framing of Su Maiqi, the online sentiment is relatively consistent.

The Shen family has been under immense pressure lately. Although Shen Wanjun's relationship with her brother is not great, she still feels embarrassed in front of outsiders.

As expected, Shen Wanjun's expression changed slightly after Lin Jinyu said this.

He said sarcastically, "Miss Su is so lucky to have married Tingyu. Not only are you pampered by your elders, but you also have Tingyu to protect you if you encounter any difficulties at work. What's there to be afraid of?"

Oh, so this is another sarcastic remark about Su Maiqi lacking real talent and relying on men to climb the corporate ladder.

Grandpa, listening to these words and the silent exchange between his wife and sister-in-law, was also a little overwhelmed; his face darkened, and he said, "Let's eat."

So everyone quieted down.

The New Year's Eve dinner was very lavish.

Su Maiqi first turned the table around, placed the salmon with sauce in front of her grandfather, picked up a piece and put it on her grandfather's plate, saying, "Grandpa, this is salmon that Tingyu prepared for you. It is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are very beneficial to cardiovascular health. Please try it."

Gu Tingyu brought salmon, which will be used tonight to make a popular dish called "Blooming Prosperity". Thick slices of salmon and crisp cucumber are arranged into flower shapes and served with a spicy and sour sauce. It is not only visually appealing, but also symbolizes prosperity and happiness in the coming year.

When the dishes were served, the housekeeper introduced them, saying that the recipes were given by Su Maiqi.

The old man was very happy. He took a bite and said, "The taste is so fresh, and the dish looks so good too."

Shen Wanjun and Gu Tianyu exchanged a glance, but ultimately said nothing.

Today's lobster is pan-fried. After cutting the lobster into pieces, coat it with a batter of egg white and starch, then fry it in hot oil until golden brown. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a wonderful aroma.

This cooking method not only preserves the lobster's freshness but also adds a crispy texture, making it incredibly tempting.

The other dishes were also of a very high standard.

The braised lion's head meatballs are tender and the broth is rich and flavorful.

The braised pork ribs have a beautiful reddish-brown color and a rich aroma. The meat is tender and juicy, and every bite is pure bliss.

There is also the light and refreshing "homemade tofu", which stands out as a refreshing addition to the New Year's Eve dinner with its light taste and pure white color. The word "tofu" in Chinese also symbolizes wealth and good fortune.

"Matsutake Mushrooms with Seasonal Vegetables" features tender green broccoli, sweet carrots, and crisp asparagus, paired with precious matsutake mushrooms. It's a colorful and flavorful dish with rich layers of taste.

Seeing that the old man was unhappy, no one dared to bring up the argument again at the dinner table. They exchanged food and New Year's greetings, and the atmosphere was quite nice.

The temperature was pleasant, the food was delicious, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.

After finishing her meal, Shen Wanjun gave Gu Tingxuan a look, and Gu Tingxuan quickly picked up a box from the corner and walked over to his grandfather.

"Grandpa, I've customized this health monitoring device for you. Let's try it out."

As she spoke, she placed a slim watch on her grandfather's wrist. This device was the latest smartwatch, which was not only stylish in appearance but also powerful in function.

The watch face is made of sapphire crystal, which is scratch-resistant and provides excellent clarity, while the strap is made of soft genuine leather for comfortable wear.

The watch has multiple built-in sensors that can monitor Grandpa's key health indicators in real time, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygen saturation. It can also capture every heartbeat through the electrocardiogram (ECG) function, allowing for timely detection of any abnormalities.

Tingxuan explained the watch to his grandfather in detail: simply touch the screen to view the current heart rate and blood pressure readings; long press on an icon to access a more detailed health data page, including heart rate trends and sleep quality analysis over the past few days.

The watch can also sync with a mobile app via Bluetooth, allowing family members to remotely view Grandpa's health data and ensure his health is monitored around the clock.

In addition, this smartwatch also has a fall detection function. If Grandpa accidentally falls, the watch will immediately send an alarm and location information to the family so that they can provide timely assistance.

It also has an emergency help button, so Grandpa can ask for help with one click if he feels unwell.

In addition, there is a special health monitoring system, which is a home-use medical-grade device that can perform more in-depth health checks regularly, including indicators such as blood sugar and cholesterol.

This system can be linked with smartwatches to aggregate data onto a cloud platform, making it convenient for family members and doctors to view and analyze the data anytime.

Grandpa was still a little unaccustomed to this high-tech stuff and was somewhat bewildered.

Gu Tianyu also ran over and said, "Dad, this is the most advanced equipment right now. It's okay if you're not familiar with it at first. Let Xiao Xuan teach the housekeeper, and you'll get used to it after using it for a while."

As you get older, we all hope you stay healthy and live a long life. This system makes things much more convenient; any problems can be dealt with promptly without any delays.

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