?Chapter 55: 【New Year’s Mini Theater】Non-text, can be skipped Chapter 55: 【New Year’s Mini Theater】Non-text, can be skipped This chapter is not actual content. Due to the requirement of “going VIP,” free standalone chapters cannot be operated. If this bothers you, please feel free to skip it!!!


    On New Year’s Day, when the whole family reunites.


    Just like in many households, the Lin Family’s old mansion was filled with the aroma of cooking.


    In the kitchen.


    The heads of the Lin Family’s three branches were cooking while their daughters-in-law helped out.


    It was incredibly lively.


    Li Xiuli served up her specialty chicken dish.


    A rich fragrance wafted throughout the area.


    The eldest daughter-in-law, Gao Ping, praised, “Xiuli’s cooking skills are really good. No wonder Tangtang loves it so much!”


    As she spoke, she moved toward the stove, ready to start on her own specialty dish.


    Li Xiuli watched from the side and laughed, “I’m not as good as Big Sister. Your fish soup is so delicious; all of us love it. Hongyan and I have tried to learn it, but we just can’t get it right!”


    Zhang Hongyan chimed in, “Isn’t that the truth? I’ve tried to follow Big Sister’s recipe several times, but the taste just isn’t right.”


    Gao Ping’s face was brimming with smiles from her sisters-in-law’s compliments.


    “Cooking is nothing difficult. You just need to practice more, that’s all.


    Come on, let me teach you again.”


    Li Xiuli and Zhang Hongyan exchanged glances, then nodded, “We’ll be troubling you then, Big Sister.”


    The kitchen was bustling with activity.


    Zhao Shuzhen watched her daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law working skillfully, and a smile appeared on her usually stern face.


    –


    Meanwhile, in the courtyard.


    Lin Xiuyuan, along with Lin Lu and his three sons, Lin Qingshan and his grandsons, were enjoying tea leisurely.


    The group of men watched the little ones play and were all smiling.


    “Life’s getting better and better!” Lin Xiuyuan sighed.


    Lin Fu wanted to take a drag of his cigarette, but seeing his father resembling a majestic nobleman, he immediately dismissed the thought.


    “Indeed, Tangtang said it, our days will get even better.”


    Lin Tang, who was playing with Goudan and the others, turned her head back.


    “That’s right, the best is yet to come. We won’t have to worry about food and clothing in the future.


    I’ll buy Grandpa a car, and then he can go wherever he wants.”


    No sooner had she finished than the adult men were about to speak when the kids began clapping first.


    Goudan asked with a surprised little face, “A car? Is that the one with four big wheels?”


    Choudan finished the candy in his hand and spoke slowly,


    “…Are cars fun?”


    Hutou normally didn’t speak much, but even he got excited.


    “They’re really fun! Those cars are huge, Dad said they’re even taller than him!”


    Hearing what Hutou said, everyone turned to look at Lin Qingshui.


    He must be talking about a truck, right?!


    Niuniu didn’t care about the complex thoughts of the adults. She rushed to Lin Tang and hugged her leg with a soft and adorable little face.


    “Auntie, Niuniu wants one too, a car.”


    The little girl didn’t even know what a car was, but seeing the expressions on her grandpa, father, and uncle’s faces, she knew it was something impressive.


    So, she immediately hugged the leg.


    Lin Tang touched Niuniu’s little nose tip, “You’re such a smart little cookie! Do you even know what a car is to want one?”


    Niuniu giggled softly, her fair and tender cheeks extremely cute, melting anyone’s heart.


    Choudan glanced at his aunt and Niuniu.


    He slowly stepped forward and hugged Lin Tang’s other leg.


    The little guy was one of the few in the Lin Family with a more laid-back demeanor, and this was the first time he took the initiative to hug someone’s leg.


    Lin Tang looked down at Choudan, “Hmm? What’s up, Choudan?”


    Do you want one too?


    Choudan leisurely licked his lips and looked up at her, “Choudan wants a car too!”


    The kid’s eyes were wet, and his tender face was more delicate than any girl’s—no one could resist his charm when he pleaded.


    Lin Tang laughed and said, “Okay, Choudan will have one too.”


    As she spoke, Goudan and Hutou both looked at her with sparkling eyes.


    Lin Tang had no choice, “…Everyone gets one!”


    She couldn’t give them a real car, but toy cars were still an option.


    The little ones didn’t know any better and were overjoyed.


    Just then.


    Gao Ping called out, “Dinner’s ready!”


    The Lin Family members sprang into action.


    Those washing hands did so, those carrying the meal did that, and those laughing chatted… The festive atmosphere was incredibly thick.


    The Lin Family swarmed to the dining table—a large crowd.


    There were several dozen people, both young and old.


    Men at one table, women at another.


    Before they could start eating, a small disagreement arose.


    “I want to sit with Auntie,” Niuniu said, clinging to Lin Tang’s leg.


    Her soft, mushy words seemed to flip a switch.


    Choudan paused a moment, then his little hand clung to Lin Tang’s other leg.


    Goudan also wanted to sit with his aunt but, being slightly older, he couldn’t bring himself to hug her leg.


    The young boy pursed his lips and stood beside Lin Tang.


    He stretched out two fingers and stubbornly grasped the hem of her clothes.


    Hutou saw there was no place for himself and immediately became anxious.


    He lunged forward, landing on top of Choudan.


    Lin Tang saw this and quickly got the four little ones standing in order.


    “Everyone stand properly! You guys discuss amongst yourselves where to sit, and no quarreling.


    We’ll have plenty of New Years in the future, what’s there to fight about?”


    The two eggs, one tiger, and one little girl, seeing their little aunt’s serious expression, all straightened their small faces and walked toward the corner.


    Everyone saw the four children line up in a tiered formation.


    They muttered quietly amongst themselves, and occasionally one could hear phrases like “eating candy.”


    With meat on their minds, the four little ones didn’t talk much before they came back.


    The outcome was unexpected.


    In the end, it was Goudan and Niuniu sitting to Lin Tang’s left and right.


    Lin Tang saw that the little girl was pouting, seeming a bit disappointed, and curiously asked, “Is Niuniu unhappy?”


    Niuniu looked up into her little aunt’s tender eyes, and the gloom of losing all her candy disappeared in an instant.


    No candy was fine, as long as she had her little aunt.


    The little girl’s chubby cheeks broke into a naive smile as she happily said, “Happy~”


    Lin Tang rubbed her little niece’s soft hair and settled down with the adorable child.


    For a moment, the Lin Family quieted down.


    The dashing elder, Lin Xiuyuan, looking at his descendants, said:


    “Another year has passed, and we are very comforted to be able to usher in the new year with you all.


    Nowadays, life is getting better and better. Here, I have a few words I hope you’ll always bear in mind.


    First, be kind but sharp. Maintain a kind heart, but don’t be foolishly kind; protecting yourself should come first;


    Second, don’t provoke trouble, but also don’t fear it. Life is long, and inevitably you’ll meet all sorts of people. Not being afraid is my hope for you,


    always remember, you’re not alone in this fight, you have your family for everything;


    Third, treat your family members with sincerity. Becoming a family is a one in several billion chance.


    As the old saying goes, ‘Harmony in the family makes everything successful.’ I hope you can achieve this, as even animals know enough to show their soft bellies to their own kind, and you should do even better.


    I don’t want to see any family strife within the Lin Family…”


    The Lin Family listened attentively to the patriarch’s earnest advice.


    Those who understood nodded their heads, taking it to heart.


    The few little ones who didn’t understand had puzzled faces.


    Choudan dazedly lifted his shirt, and with a small hand, revealed his little belly.


    His voice was adorably stupid, “Choudan showing his belly.”


    As he spoke, he looked up with a face seeking praise, utterly cute.


    Niuniu, puzzled as her face may be, followed suit and showed her little belly.


    “…Niuniu is also showing her little belly~”


    She had no idea why they were showing their bellies.


    The Lin Family: “…”


    They were soon laughing heartily at this.


    After explaining to the four little ones for a while, Zhao Shuzhen couldn’t hide her smile.


    “All right, let’s eat now. If we delay any longer, the food will get cold.”


    Lin Tang interjected, “Grandpa, grandma, before we start eating, shouldn’t we say some words of blessing first?”


    Lin Xiuyuan and Zhao Shuzhen exchanged a glance and chorused in agreement, “Tangtang is right, we should indeed!”


    The elder couple led the way, stepping away from the table with all the younger ones lined up properly.


    They all looked towards the beloved bystanders outside the screen.


    “A new year is about to begin, and the old Lin Family wishes everyone a peaceful and prosperous new year, and may all go well with you.”


    Goudan, Hutou, Niuniu, and Choudan stood in a row and said in unison:


    “In the new year, we wish all brothers and sisters smooth sailing, great learning, successful work, good health, and growing wealth~”


    After finishing, they raised their arms over their heads, tilted their little bodies, and made a heart shape.


    The Lin Family’s side was lively and noisy.


    Our male protagonist had already started sharpening his knife, his voice ghostly, “…what about me?”


    The rhythmically slow author guiltily wiped an imaginary sweat, waving her hands.


    “Hmph, the author also has a New Year’s to celebrate, wait, wait, just wait a little longer, okay!”


    –


    Another year has passed.


    2021 was still tough, but we’ve all persisted, and truly, inner strength can withstand all difficulties.


    This year, everyone was great.


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    Here’s to hoping that in this year, the epidemic ends and everyone’s life gets back on track.


    That new babies will no longer think masks were born to be worn, that we don’t have to live in anxious days, and that we won’t be confined to our homes from time to time, but can grow freely to our heart’s content wherever we choose.


    I wish you all a happy New Year’s Day, and may all your encounters in the new year be wonderful!


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