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The busiest days during the Spring Festival are New Year's Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year, especially New Year's Eve.

The original meaning of "夕" refers to the time when the sun sets, that is, evening, or the last moment of a certain period of time.

Whether the past was good or bad, happy or not, you can let it go and move into the new year with new hope.

Everyone ate something light for lunch, and the carefully prepared New Year's Eve dinner finally began in the evening.

In previous years, the Lu family's New Year's Eve dinner consisted of seven dishes and a soup, but this year it expanded to twelve dishes and a soup. Chicken, duck, fish, meat, fruits and vegetables, desserts, side dishes, cold dishes and hot dishes were all served, and Lu's mother showed off almost all the skills she had learned in her life.

"Time to eat."

Lu's mother took off her apron and invited Lu Yuan and the other men to eat.

At this point, some people might ask, "Why is it that women are the ones who cook the New Year's Eve dinner? Isn't that too much pressure?"

To put it another way, in a harmonious family, no one will care who cooks or who washes the dishes.

Lu's mother loves to cook for her husband and son. If her husband and son praise her cooking, she will be happy for a long time.

The greatest happiness in life lies in finding joy in the little things.

Love life and enjoy it.

Lu Yuan was starving. As soon as he heard the signal to start dinner, he jumped up, ran to the table, and sat down. Without thinking twice, he grabbed a sweet and sour shrimp with his bare hands and started chewing it.

"You child, did you wash your hands?" Lu's mother scolded.

The main reason is that Lu Yuan went to pay respects to his ancestors today and touched so much incense ash. It would be unhygienic not to wash his hands.

"I've washed it, I've washed it." Lu Yuan chuckled, his eyes still fixed on the delicious food on the table, and said glibly, "Mom's cooking is so delicious, I look forward to it all year round."

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's praise, his mother immediately beamed with joy, waved her hand, and laughed, "This isn't just my achievement; Yi Xian also helped a lot. She's incredibly talented at cooking. You're in for a treat in the future, kid."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yixian, who was helping to serve the rice, blushed slightly. "I only helped with a little bit; Auntie did all the cooking."

"Stop arguing, everyone deserves credit, everyone deserves credit." Dad took his seat at the head of the table, inviting everyone to sit down and prepare for dinner. "After dinner, everyone will receive a reward."

So everyone happily sat down.

Even Ye Yizhu, who was visiting for the first time, was infected by the relaxed atmosphere of the Lu family and became less reserved.

After everyone was seated, Mom poured everyone a drink. Dad, who doesn't drink beverages, poured himself a glass of wine. Before the meal, he raised his glass and said, "A new year, a new beginning. Whether we made a profit or a loss this year, we should all keep a calm mind and have a good New Year. We should also take a break during this time and connect with family and friends. No matter where you go, home is always the most important. A person needs to know where their roots are so that they know where to rest when they feel lost."

As he spoke, he looked at Ye Yixian and Ye Yizhu, "Yixian, and... Yizhu, you are both good kids. From now on, this will be your home too. You can come and play anytime you have time. If you encounter any difficulties, you can just say so. Don't be afraid of trouble."

"Of course, we know your father is still inside. When you visit him during the Lunar New Year, please give him our family's greetings and best wishes."

Mentioning Ye Xinnian, the brother and sister couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions, as they hadn't spent the Lunar New Year with their family for over a decade.

Seeing the siblings' mood, Aunt Lu smiled and said, "Don't think about unhappy things during the New Year. Just remember, no matter what, we are always family."

"Thank you, Uncle and Auntie." Ye Yixian quickly put on a smile. "Especially you, Auntie. I've never had a mother since I was little, and I've never known what a mother's cooking tastes like. Since you came into my life, I feel that regret has been made up for. I'm really grateful to you. In my heart, you're just like my mother."

Mom smiled broadly and nodded, saying, "Then you and my son Yuan should get along well. Auntie doesn't ask you to earn a lot of money in the future. Just finish your studies well, get married after graduation, and then I'll truly become your mother."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yixian's cheeks flushed again. She lowered her head, bit her lip, and did not deny it.

Ye Yizhu also expressed his gratitude, mainly thanking the Lu family for taking care of him and his sister.

Lu Yuan didn't say anything, feeling that saying so many heartfelt words during the New Year would inevitably remind people of things that would bring tears to their eyes.

On New Year's Eve, we should sweep away the past, enjoy the present, and look forward to the future.

Then everyone raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp, and began to enjoy their New Year's Eve dinner.

Ye Yixian sat next to Lu Yuan, occasionally serving him food, their affectionate interactions incredibly sweet.

This table of dishes is truly delicious.

Lu Yuan could not recall ever having a meal more delicious than this.

Everyone ate and chatted happily, and after about half an hour they were about 80% full, and the frequency of eating slowed down.

Lu Yuan had been wolfing down his food at the beginning and had eaten a lot. Now that he was full, he took small sips of a bowl of white fungus soup and chatted with everyone.

Seeing that everyone had almost finished eating, Mr. Lu said to Mrs. Lu, "Then go to the room and get the things."

"Okay!"

Lu's mother wiped her hands and happily went back to her room.

Ye Yixian and Ye Yizhu looked at Lu Yuan, puzzled.

Lu Yuan shrugged, indicating that he didn't know what his parents had prepared.

Soon, Aunt Lu came out carrying a brocade box.

My dad stood up. He had drunk several glasses, his cheeks were slightly flushed, and he was a little tipsy. His joy was evident.

He then offered some words of blessing, and took out three large red envelopes from the brocade box, handing them to the three young men respectively.

Ye Yixian and Ye Yizhu quickly stood up, accepted the gift with both hands, politely expressed their gratitude, and said "Happy New Year".

Lu Yuan took the red envelope and squeezed it; it was quite thick, containing at least two thousand yuan in cash.

In Jiangcheng, it's not common to give large red envelopes; usually it's tens or hundreds of yuan, and rarely thousands.

The reason for such a large red envelope this year is probably to express recognition and respect for Ye Yixian.

The red envelopes weren't the end of it; Lu Ma then took out two brocade pouches and came to Ye Yixian's side.

Ye Yixian was puzzled, but then she saw Lu's mother take out a gold bracelet and a gold necklace from the brocade pouch. "Yixian, this bracelet is what I prepared for you, and the necklace is what Lu Yuan's father prepared. Try it on, it will definitely look great."

Ye Yixian stood up in shock, dumbfounded. Her first reaction was to refuse, "Auntie, this is too expensive, I don't want it."

Judging from its weight, it was clear from the moment it was taken out that it was pure gold, weighing around fifty grams, making it a solid bracelet.

The price of gold right now should be 380 yuan per gram, so this bracelet alone would cost about 20,000 yuan, and with the necklace, it would be around 40,000 yuan.

It's clear that her parents really love Ye Yixian and want to give her the best of everything, treating her like a second daughter.

Of course, this affection didn't develop overnight, and Ye Yixian's behavior each time she visited the Lu family truly made her parents happy. Most importantly, she couldn't hide her feelings for Lu Yuan at all, which was her most endearing quality.

Ye Yixian never imagined she would have the chance to wear gold jewelry in her life, and she turned pale with fright.