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Chen Zhenjiang and Zeng Ling exchanged a glance, somewhat touched, but mostly moved.

Their child has really grown up.

"Okay, okay, let's have a drink, let's have a drink together as a family." Chen Zhenjiang happily raised his glass.

"Mom and Dad love you too," Zeng Ling said gently.

This reunion dinner was definitely the most heartwarming one in recent years. Ever since Chen Dong started his rebellious phase, we haven't had such a warm and cozy New Year.

Chen Zhenjiang and Zeng Ling were really happy, so much so that Chen Zhenjiang drank two more cups of wine. Chen Dong made him some hangover tea and chatted with him.

After Zeng Ling finished cleaning up the kitchen, she told Chen Dong to go upstairs and rest for a while, as they would not leave for his grandparents' house until 3 p.m.

Chen Dong went upstairs without resting and turned on his computer to continue working on his computer.

"You, even at home, you still drink too much." Zeng Ling carried the kettle to add hot water to Chen Zhenjiang's cup.

"I'm not happy about this," Chen Zhenjiang said with a chuckle as he held his teacup.

"Even if you're happy, don't overindulge in alcohol. Don't drink too much tonight," Zeng Ling cautioned. There were more than ten people celebrating New Year's Eve, so there would definitely be a lot of alcohol.

Normally, Zeng Ling wouldn't have said anything to him. It's rare for adults to get together, and brothers and sisters finally get to reunite during the Lunar New Year, so they definitely have to drink.

But I already had two extra drinks at noon, what if I get drunk tonight?

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Chen Zhenjiang said.

……

By 3 p.m., Chen Dong had written another chapter and a half, bringing his total to five chapters. He updated two chapters and added the draft from last night, so he now has five drafts in total.

Just as I shut down my computer, I heard Zeng Ling calling from downstairs, signaling that I was ready to leave.

He changed his clothes and went straight downstairs.

"Could you help me carry some things?"

Zeng Ling put on a brand-new down jacket and light makeup, looking ten years younger than usual. She was handing several bottles of wine to Chen Dong.

"I'll bring it."

Chen Zhenjiang looked dashing in his leather jacket, and after wiping his face, he seemed much more energetic than at noon, indicating that he had sobered up.

I didn't drink much, I was just a little dizzy, but after drinking some tea and resting, I felt better.

"There's plenty of stuff, including what you've brought."

After Zeng Ling handed the wine to Chen Dong, there were various nutritional supplements laid out next to him, several boxes of different sizes, which were too many to carry in two hands.

Since it's a visit to elders for the New Year and family reunion, gifts are essential. Besides, their family owns a supermarket, so feel free to take whatever you want.

Chen Zhenjiang didn't say anything, but simply carried the bags in both hands, a broad smile on his face.

He rarely had to worry about social interactions or family visits; Zeng Ling basically took care of everything. He was truly lucky to have married such a virtuous wife.

"You drank alcohol at noon, so don't drive. Let's take a taxi." Zeng Ling carried various gifts in both hands, and the family of three went out.

Fortunately, the city was not far away, but there were very few taxi drivers on the day of the Spring Festival. They waited for almost ten minutes before they could hail a taxi.

……

Half an hour later, at Xingfu Community.

Chen Dong and his family of three carried various gifts into the community and rang the doorbell on the floor where his grandparents lived.

"Coming, coming!" A strong voice accompanied by footsteps rang out.

The door opened, and an elderly man with slightly gray but thick hair, wearing a vest and black-rimmed glasses, came out with a smile.

"dad."

Chen Zhenjiang and Zeng Ling were the first to greet each other with smiles.

"Grandpa," Chen Dong called out with a smile.

Chen Fumin, Chen Zhenjiang's father and grandfather Chen Dong, is a retired man in his sixties. He looks energetic and in good health.

"Hey, come in quickly." Chen Fumin invited Chen Dong and his family of three into the house.

Grandma Qiu Shuying came out of the kitchen with a smile, looking at their bags of gifts and saying, "You kids, I told you not to bring so much stuff, we two old folks can't possibly finish it all."

"They were all taken from the store," Chen Zhenjiang said with a smile, calling out to his mother.

Zeng Ling also greeted them.

"Grandma," Chen Dong called out obediently.

"Hey, sit down and rest. Fumin, get the fruit and peanut candy for Xiao Chen. My dear grandson, help yourself to whatever you want to eat." Qiu Shuying smiled brightly.

"You chat with Dad, I'll go to the kitchen to help Mom cook." Zeng Ling patted Chen Zhenjiang and then headed towards the kitchen.

"Xiao Chen, come on, have some snacks."

Chen Fumin took out various fruits and snacks and placed them on the coffee table, then invited Chen Dong to sit on the sofa.

"Okay, Grandpa."

Chen Dong plopped down on the sofa without any hesitation, rummaged through the snacks on the coffee table, picked out a candy and unwrapped it.

In the original owner's memory, his grandparents treated him very well. They even lived together when he was a child, and he was always given various snacks and pocket money secretly.

The supermarket would help out at first, but as he got older and started elementary school, his parents bought the house they have now and moved out.

"He'll be eighteen after the New Year, right?" Chen Fumin asked with a smile as he handed the remote control to Chen Dong, his eyes only on his grandson and seemingly ignoring his son.

"Yes, I'll be an adult soon." Chen Dong nodded, took the remote control, and turned on the TV.

"Coming of age is a big deal. Let's celebrate Xiao Chen's coming-of-age birthday at his grandparents' place," Chen Fumin suggested.

"We haven't figured out how to celebrate his coming-of-age birthday yet," Chen Zhenjiang said with a shake of his head and a smile, opening a bag of sunflower seeds and leisurely cracking them open.

"No need to think about it. It'll be a lively family gathering. Xiao Chen, do you have any ideas?" Chen Fumin asked Chen Dong.

"I'm fine with anything. It's nice to have dinner at my grandparents' house. It's just that I have a lot of studies in my senior year of high school, and I'll probably have to go to class on my birthday," Chen Dong said with a light laugh.

Birthdays used to be fine because I didn't have many classes and had time, but now he's a senior in high school and he's "turned over a new leaf," so he can't possibly skip class just for his birthday.

Moreover, the next semester will be the final sprint stage, with adjustments made to morning and evening self-study sessions, truly making it a case of studying until you drop.

"We're all in our final year of high school, so studying is definitely more important, but a simple meal is still fine." Chen Fumin made the decision, and they would come here for a meal to celebrate coming of age.

"Okay, Grandpa." Chen Dong didn't refuse.

Chen Zhenjiang naturally had no objections.

"How's business at the supermarket?" After discussing Chen Dongcheng's birthday, Chen Fumin asked about the supermarket's situation.

"Not bad, this year's profits are better than last year." Chen Zhenjiang is very satisfied with his current situation. He doesn't seek great wealth and status, but he is quite content with his comfortable life.

Chen Dong didn't say much, watched TV for a while, and then went to the kitchen.

"Grandma, is there anything I can do?" Chen Dong asked with a smile as he walked into the kitchen.

My uncle and aunt's family are coming back, and the New Year's Eve dinner for a large family of more than ten people is no simple affair. Zeng Ling came over early to help with the cooking.

"There's nothing to do. Your mother and I can manage in the kitchen. You can go out and have some fun. Zhennan and Zhenying's families should be arriving soon," Qiu Shuying said with a smile as she chopped vegetables and glanced at Chen Dong.

In her eyes, Chen Dong was just a child. Children don't need to do anything during the New Year. They can play however they want and eat whatever is delicious.

Having no other choice, Chen Dong returned to the living room.

Grandma and Mom were preparing dinner in the kitchen, while Grandpa and Dad were chatting in the living room about their work at the supermarket. Feeling a bit bored, he took out his phone to play.

It's not the smartphone era yet, so you can't watch videos or play games. There are only some very old-fashioned games available, which Chen Dong wasn't interested in. He opened QQ and chatted for a few minutes in a group chat.

"Ding-dong."

While they were killing time out of boredom, the doorbell suddenly rang. Chen Fumin and Chen Zhenjiang immediately stood up in the living room, while Qiu Shuying and Zeng Ling both had their cameras in the kitchen.

Chen Dong was closest to the door, so he got up and went to open it.

"Uncle, Aunt."

Upon opening the door, the first people you see are Uncle Chen Zhennan and Aunt Lin Yuxian.

"Dongzi?"

Chen Zhennan, carrying several bags, paused for a moment when he saw Chen Dong, then exclaimed in surprise, "You've really changed a lot in the past six months!"

"He hasn't changed at all. Xiao Dong is still as handsome as ever. He's grown up." Lin Yuxian glared at him.

"Dongzi".

"Brother Dong."

Behind Chen Zhennan and Lin Yuxian were two other people. One of them was a boy with gray hair named Chen Yuan, who was Chen Dong's cousin and the eldest in their generation.

Another sweet-looking girl is named Chen Lin, who is a little younger than Chen Dong and is also a senior in high school.

"Brother Yuan, Sister Lin."

Chen Dong greeted him with a smile.

Because of their similar ages, they often played together when they were young, and the original owner had a good relationship with them, especially with Chen Yuan, with whom she was very compatible.

They're never quiet when they're together; they're either causing trouble or thinking of ways to cause trouble.

Chen Dong: Brother Yuan, do you dare to light the firecrackers and put them at your dad's feet?

Chen Yuan: What's the point of putting it on your feet? I have an idea, I'll just put it in my pocket.

That kid was really daring; he secretly lit a firecracker and put it in his dad's pocket, causing goose feathers to fly everywhere, and he happily cheered that it was snowing.

I got beaten a lot when I was a child, and every beating I took was for nothing.

Looking back now, it's all so funny. It's just that they went to the provincial capital in the last few years. Otherwise, if the two brothers had gotten together, there would have been more than just Chen Dong as the leader of the yellow-haired gang.

"Dad, Mom, Zhenjiang, brother and sister-in-law."

Chen Zhennan and Lin Yuxian entered the house, where Chen Fumin and Chen Zhenjiang had already gotten up and come over. Qiu Shuying and Zeng Ling also came out of the kitchen and greeted each other.

Chen Yuan and Chen Lin went into the house and called out to everyone.

Then Chen Yuan, with one hand in his pocket and the other around Chen Dong's neck, flicked Chen Dong's hair and said, "Hey bro, where's your handsome blond hair?"

"I'm too handsome, I'm too busy being adored to handle it," Chen Dong joked, shrugging.

"Damn it, you're not happy about being admired? Don't be a sour grapes. How are we starving men supposed to live?" Chen Yuan punched Chen Dong's arm in disgust.

Like Chen Dong, he loved to cause trouble, but unlike Chen Dong, he didn't inherit the family's good genes and was a little unattractive, so he wasn't very popular with girls.

"He was a simp last year, and now he wants to become a monk. I wonder if he's been rejected?" Chen Lin teased Chen Dong in a low voice from behind.

It's clear that their relationship is indeed quite good; they even know about the original owner's "simp" persona.

"Why are you interrupting when boys are talking? Go eat your candy." Chen Yuan pushed Chen Lin away with disdain. He wanted to chat with Chen Dong about girls; he felt like spring was just around the corner.

"Try pushing it again?" Chen Lin patted her clothes and pushed up her eye sockets, glaring fiercely at Chen Yuan. However, her sweet expression didn't look fierce at all; instead, it was rather endearing.

However, in her own brother's eyes, no matter how sweet or cute she is, she is still ugly.

Too lazy to pay attention, she lured Chen Dong aside to chat about their little secrets.