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It was exactly 6 p.m.

The main room of the Jiang family compound was brightly lit.

The whole family, including the fourth uncle's family, sat neatly around the large mahogany round table that could seat more than a dozen people.

On the television, the live broadcast before the Spring Festival Gala was playing, and the festive sounds echoed throughout the room.

Outside the window, sporadic firecrackers rose and fell, adding to the lively atmosphere of this Lunar New Year's Eve, a time for family reunions.

"Come on! Dad, Mom, Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt!"

Jiang Chen stood up and personally poured the rich and fragrant Moutai liquor for each of the elders.

"The first toast of the New Year—wishing everyone good health, all the best, and endless laughter in the coming year!"

"well!"

Jiang Jianjun, beaming, was the first to raise his glass.

He carefully took a small sip. The spicy yet not burning, richly flavored liquor slid down his throat, and a warm feeling instantly spread through his stomach.

"Hiss...good wine!"

Jiang Jianjun couldn't help but let out a satisfied sigh.

"This wine is so smooth! It makes me feel so comfortable all over! It's much stronger than my cheap liquor!"

Looking at the old man's pathetic state, Wang Xiuying chuckled and playfully scolded, "Look at your alcohol tolerance, you're knocked out after just one cup!"

Even so, she picked up her glass and took a sip herself, finding the wine strong but with a sweet aftertaste, truly a good thing.

The family toasted each other, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.

Jiang Chen sat next to his father and noticed that whenever his father sat for a long time or got up to pick up food, he would subconsciously support his lower back with his hand.

This is a subtle, but habitual action that has been going on for many years.

My father's back pain stemmed from years of heavy work on construction sites.

On rainy days, or when overworked, I experience unbearable aches and pains.

Over the years, I've tried countless plasters and doctors, but I've never been able to cure it completely.

Jiang Chen's heart skipped a beat as he watched his father's casual rubbing of his lower back.

He recalled the various strange rewards the system had given him before, not just money, but also special items like the [Health and Longevity Talisman].

At that very moment, his thoughts were wandering.

In his mind, the system notification, like heavenly music, quietly rang out, carrying a sense of satisfaction from achieving success.

A golden light screen suddenly unfolded in Jiang Chen's field of vision!

【Ding! 】

[Detected that the host perfectly planned and executed a "dimensional reduction attack" style operation to defend family honor during the core family activities on Lunar New Year's Eve!]

[Through impeccable material presentation and masterful Versailles-style rhetoric, the host successfully upheld the culinary dignity of her immediate family member (her mother: Wang Xiuying)!]

[At the same time, in the family WeChat group, with overwhelming force, the competitive attempts of rival relatives (aunt: Liu Cuifen) were completely crushed, greatly enhancing the family's prestige and status within the clan!]

[System determination: This action perfectly embodies the core spirit of "family prosperity"!]

[A special reward is being sent to you...]

Jiang Chen's heartbeat quickened slightly.

He was looking forward to seeing what kind of surprise the system would bring him this time.

A flash of golden light, and a brand new line of text appeared in the center of the screen.

[Congratulations, host! You have received a special reward: 1 Beginner Physique Enhancement Liquid (Colorless and Odorless)!]

[Product Notes: This product utilizes futuristic biotechnology, concentrating multiple bioactive factors to target and repair damaged body tissues. It is remarkably effective for common rheumatic pain and strain-related diseases in middle-aged and elderly individuals. This product is colorless and odorless, can be dissolved in any liquid, and takes effect within one hour of ingestion. The effects are gentle and long-lasting, strengthening the body and promoting longevity!]

that's it!

Jiang Chen's eyes lit up instantly!

This is simply a miracle drug tailor-made for my father!

He looked at the small glass bottle containing a clear liquid in his inventory, and a plan instantly formed in his mind.

"Here, Dad, let me pour you some more."

Jiang Chen picked up the Moutai bottle and, while pouring wine for his father, slightly turned his body to block the view of others.

With a thought, the bottle of [Primary Physique Enhancement Liquid] appeared out of thin air in his palm.

With a gentle flick of the finger, the bottle cap opened silently.

With a flick of his wrist, the crystal-clear liquid, like a morning dewdrop, silently and unnoticed dripped into his father's half-full wine glass.

The whole process was smooth and swift.

The enhancing liquid was incorporated into the wine without causing a ripple, as if it had never existed.

"Stop pouring! Stop pouring! That's enough!"

Jiang Jianjun looked at the wine glass that had been refilled and waved his hand repeatedly.

"You little rascal, trying to get your dad drunk!"

Jiang Chen chuckled and put the bottle down.

"I'm happy, so it's okay to drink a little more."

Jiang Jianjun didn't think much of it, picked up his wine glass, and took another big gulp.

The "added ingredients" in the Moutai liquor were consumed.

Jiang Jianjun smacked his lips, still unable to discern any difference.

But just a dozen seconds later...

A strange, warm current suddenly rose from his stomach!

This warmth is not like the dry heat brought by alcohol, but a gentle, warm feeling, full of vitality.

It quickly spread throughout his limbs and bones, and finally, it precisely converged on his lumbar vertebra that had been aching for years!

The lower back, which had been aching as if there was a needle inside, was instantly enveloped by a warm sensation.

The feeling was like soaking in a scalding hot spring in the dead of winter, so comfortable that he almost groaned out loud!

The stubborn aches and pains that had plagued me for years miraculously vanished without a trace at this moment!

"what?"

Jiang Jianjun was stunned.

He subconsciously straightened his back and even twisted it slightly a couple of times.

It doesn't hurt anymore!

It doesn't hurt at all anymore!

"Jianjun, what's wrong?"

Wang Xiuying looked at his strange movements and asked with concern.

Jiang Jianjun's face was full of disbelief. He stretched his back and said with surprise, "It's strange! My back seems...it seems to be completely painless today! It's even warm and feels really comfortable!"

Wang Xiuying rolled her eyes at him: "It must be this good wine that's brought down your rheumatism! I told you to drink less cheap liquor, but you wouldn't listen!"

Jiang Jianjun scratched his head and thought that this might make sense.

He looked at the wine glass in his hand and clicked his tongue in amazement: "This Moutai is truly amazing!"

Jiang Chen looked at his father's relaxed brows and the genuine ease on his face, and a slow smile appeared on his lips.

This is a treasure that is priceless.

On TV, the sketch comedy actors from previous years were performing energetically, making the whole family laugh out loud.

Jiang Ling, the younger sister, held a large lobster claw in one hand, gnawing on it until her mouth was covered in oil, laughing carefree.

The fourth uncle's family also completely let go of their inhibitions and were all very happy.

Looking at the warm and harmonious scene before him, Jiang Chen felt a great sense of satisfaction.

...Not long after dinner, there was a knock on the gate of the courtyard.

Along with the knocking came a rather unwelcome, even somewhat obsequious, voice.

"Hey, Jianjun, Xiuying, are you eating?"

"The New Year's Eve dinner is so sumptuous! I could smell the aroma from far away!"

Wang Xiuying's brows immediately furrowed.

She knew that voice all too well.

She is a distant cousin who lives quite far away, and is notorious for her love of taking advantage of others.

What's worse is that every time she comes, she brings her notorious "brat" with her!