The landlord has multiple personalities and wants everyone to pay him.

When I got home, there was a large round table set up in the middle of the not-so-large living room, and the table was full of plates.

Aunt Ye Shu is amazing; she prepared a whole table of dishes all by herself.

Chicken, duck, fish, and meat—you name it, they have it.

Ye Shu's uncle also arrived and was helping to serve the dishes on the table.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, An Jianxing took out two bottles of fine wine, several packs of good cigarettes, and some other gifts.

The Spring Festival Gala has already started on TV, and the sounds of singing and dancing have become the most festive background noise.

"Come on, Little Flower, open your mouth, ah—"

Ye Shu took a baby spoon, scooped up a spoonful of steamed egg custard that her aunt had specially steamed, blew on it to cool it down before feeding it to her daughter.

Little Flower was very cooperative, munching away happily with her little mouth, and even trying to grab the spoon from her father's hand as if she thought he was feeding her too slowly.

Xiao Nuan sat next to Ye Shu, barely touching her chopsticks. She just quietly looked at the dishes on the table. Occasionally, Ye Shu's aunt or Shen Jingwan would put food on her plate, and she would eat a small bite, but she rarely took the initiative to pick up anything herself.

However, the more lively the table became, the more out of place Xiao Nuan seemed.

Finally, she turned to look at Ye Shu and said:

"Ye Shu, this situation isn't suitable for me. I'm leaving."

Ye Shu was already used to this. She was wiping her daughter's mouth when she looked down and nodded at Xiao Nuan.

"it is good."

Xiao Nuan looked at him, stared at him for a while, and then softly said:

Happy New Year, Ye Shu.

Happy New Year, Xiao Nuan.

Xiao Nuan received the response she wanted and slowly closed her eyes.

Ye Shu lowered her head again and continued to feed her wriggling daughter with a small spoon.

A little while later, Xia Qing opened her eyes, quickly scanning the dishes on the table and the people chatting and laughing, before finally looking at Ye Shu, who was holding the child beside her.

Listening to the sounds of the Spring Festival Gala on TV, I understood.

Oh, New Year's Eve dinner.

She smiled and pushed her glass of orange juice towards Ye Shu, while also taking his half-full glass of baijiu.

Ye Shu looked at Xia Qing, who was raising her eyebrows at him, but did not stop her. He simply pulled his daughter closer to his arms and took a sip of orange juice.

Xia Qing held the wine glass, smelling the aroma emanating from it, and instantly felt immersed in the New Year's atmosphere that filled the room.

"Grandma! Dad! Mom! Aunt! Uncle! Xiaotao!"

She called out to everyone in turn, then raised her glass with a radiant smile:

"I'd also like to raise a glass to everyone! Thank you for your hard work this past year! Happy New Year! May all your wishes come true! Most importantly, may you stay healthy and have a great appetite!"

An Jianxing was taken aback for a moment, watching his daughter suddenly become lively, and then he also picked up his wine glass:

"Great! My daughter's right! Come on, everyone, let's have a toast!"

Xia Qing instantly livened up the atmosphere, and everyone raised their glasses in a toast. Tang Xiaotao gave Xia Qing a thumbs up.

"My sister-in-law is awesome! Cheers!"

After several rounds of drinks, everyone had eaten and drunk to their heart's content.

As soon as she got off the table, Tang Xiaotao eagerly went to Ye Shu's side and took Xiao Hua aside to cuddle with the baby.

Xia Qing was truly drunk; she leaned against Ye Shu, smiling as she looked at him.

"Ye Shu, how long have we been together?"

"It's been years. Why are you suddenly asking this?"

"It's been several years..."

Xia Qing tilted her head, seemingly lost in thought, and then muttered to herself:

"Then... why don't I find you annoying at all? Don't people always say... that once you're married, you see the same thing every day, and then you get tired of it and stop liking it? But why... why do I seem to like you more and more?"

The others around us tacitly entered "focused on watching the Spring Festival Gala" mode, but while watching is a matter of the eyes, what the ears hear is another matter.

Ye Shu listened to his sudden confession, smiled, and reached out to touch her slightly flushed face:

"How stupid!"

Xia Qing continued to ask questions, but her voice grew softer and softer:

"Are you... loving me more and more too? You... you... phew..."

As she spoke, her head tilted to the side, and she fell asleep.

She fell asleep lying on Ye Shu's body.

Ye Shu held her and whispered in her ear:

"Yes, I love it more and more."

The sound of firecrackers outside the window kept going without stopping.

An Suxue slowly regained consciousness, her head throbbing and her mind still foggy.

She frowned slightly and called out softly:

"Ye Shu..."

As soon as she opened her mouth, a hand reached out and grasped hers.

"Awake?"

"Um."

An Suxue looked at Ye Shu sitting next to her and responded softly.

Ye Shu lifted her up and sat her up. An Suxue leaned against him and watched the fireworks outside.

Ye Shu took a glass of warm water from the cabinet next to her:

"Here, have some water."

An Suxue took a few sips of hot water from his hand and felt much better.

She nestled in Ye Shu's arms, feeling his warmth and breath.

"Ye Shu, it's Chinese New Year!"

"yes."

The two leaned against each other, watching the fireworks bursting in the sky outside the window.

An Suxue took the initiative to extend her hand and interlocked her fingers with Ye Shu's.

"Ye Shu, thank you."

"What are you thanking me for?"

An Suxue didn't answer immediately. Instead, she turned her head and smiled sweetly at Ye Shu, then tilted her head back, closed her eyes, and gently pressed her lips to his.

She pressed her lips to his and said very earnestly:

"Thank you for letting me meet you."

Ye Shu didn't say any sweet words like a male lead in a TV drama; he just smiled.

"You're welcome, it's my pleasure."

"fool……"

May you have peace and happiness every year, and may your family be joyful.

Tonight, no matter which "she" is present, this reunion and warmth are real and fulfilling.