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Lin Zhilan always wrote in her letters that her godparents didn't need to send her anything, but Chen Jin and Zheng Hui still sent her a big bag of cured meat every year before the Lunar New Year without fail.

When Miao Yue heard that she was pregnant, she specially made two sets of baby clothes and sent them over, and also reminded her to send back a few more photos so that she could remember her by looking at them.

Lin Zhilan smiled after reading the letter and decided to grant her this little wish.

The rest were the things Zhou Chen sent.

Lin Zhilan sighed.

Lin Zhilan had never seen a soft satin dress like this in Guangzhou, and she had no idea where Zhou Chen had gotten it from.

There's also a corduroy pinafore dress, thick and soft, and the size is about right, which Linlin can wear for the Chinese New Year.

In addition, there are some chocolates and candies that children love to eat.

Lin Zhilan did a quick calculation and realized that Zhou Chen probably spent most of his salary on this.

Zhou Chen's life wasn't as miserable as Lin Zhilan imagined.

He works at the police station and doesn't plan to go home for the Chinese New Year, so he can be on duty.

Although Zhou Chen was a leader who was parachuted in, he was approachable and capable, and quickly became friends with his colleagues.

During the Chinese New Year, several colleagues were chatting and eating sunflower seeds by the fire in the office.

"Director Zhou, are you married?"

Zhou Chen, who was writing a report, stopped writing. "She got married."

"Won't your sister-in-law be angry if you don't go home for Chinese New Year?"

Zhou Chen shook his head. "She's gone."

Everyone fell silent and quickly changed the subject.

Because it's Chinese New Year, it's inevitable that people will talk about family matters.

Several people with children at home were just talking about how their kids were being naughty.

Zhou Chen pulled out Linlin's photo from his notebook, a slight smile playing on his lips.

I wonder if the dress I bought for my daughter will fit?

fit.

On New Year's Eve, Lin Zhilan dressed her daughter in that corduroy overall dress.

The pinafore dress was red, so Lin Zhilan put a white sweater underneath for her daughter.

The soft white sweater clung to her body, paired with a red corduroy skirt, making her little face look even whiter and cuter.

Jiang Chengzhou took her to the playground in front of the family compound to set off firecrackers, and many people saw the pinafore dress Linlin was wearing.

They had never seen the largest shopping mall in Guangzhou, so everyone assumed it was sent from the capital by Lin Zhilan's in-laws, and couldn't help but feel envious.

Since Li Jiang and Commander Han will not be able to come back for the Chinese New Year this year, Lin Zhilan and Su Lang discussed it and also informed Chunhua's wife and Commander Ma, and decided that the four families would have New Year's Eve dinner together this year.

Han Mei arrived home on New Year's Eve. As soon as she got back, she greeted her mother and went to find Lin Zhilan across the street.

Lin Zhilan is preparing the hot pot broth for dinner.

His eyes lit up as soon as he saw her coming.

"Aunt Lin..."

Han Mei stood by the door, somewhat hesitant.

"Come here," Lin Zhilan beckoned to her.

Han Mei smiled and walked over.

Lin Zhilan looked her over carefully. "You've grown taller."

Not only have I grown taller, but my overall demeanor has also changed, and my brows have become much more open.

But since it would be pointless to say that, Lin Zhilan didn't say it aloud.

Han Mei laughed and said, "I've grown 4 centimeters taller. The school provides one meat dish and one vegetable dish for every meal, which is even better than what I eat at home."

Lin Zhilan was happy to see that she was doing well, and asked her about things at school.

Han Mei used to live in her hometown and had rarely even been to the town.

Later, when I came to the island, I realized that the island was the best place.

This time, when Han Mei went to the sports school in the city, she finally saw what city life was like.

Lin Zhilan heard that some of the girls in her dormitory had made plans to go to the movies and invited her, but she didn't dare to go.

"Do you want to go?" Lin Zhilan asked.

Han Mei nodded honestly, "I want to go, but movie tickets cost money. My teacher said I can participate in the city's sports school youth championship next year. If I win an award, I'll reward myself by going to the movies."

Han Mei receives a few yuan in subsidies every month, so she should have enough money to go to the movies.

But she grew up in a frugal environment, and even if she had money, she was hesitant to spend it.

Lin Zhilan didn't try to persuade her further; instead, she thought the girl was ambitious.

As for being reluctant to spend money?

Lin Zhilan felt that it must be because there wasn't enough money.

Once you achieve success and have money, you'll naturally dare to spend it.

Next to it is the broth that Lin Zhilan prepared for the hot pot dinner on New Year's Eve.

The soup is made by simmering chicken carcasses and pork bones until the marrow and bones are thoroughly cooked, releasing an enticing and rich aroma.

As Han Mei spoke, she unconsciously swallowed, then glanced shyly at Lin Zhilan.

Lin Zhilan glanced outside, then quickly picked up a fish ball from the bowl and gave it to her. "Eat quickly, don't let them find out."

Jiang Chengzhou's kids absolutely adore these fish balls.

Because mincing fish is troublesome, we don't often make it at home.

If we let them try it now, there might not even be any left over for the New Year's Eve dinner.

These fish balls have been tested by the public, so their deliciousness goes without saying.

As soon as Han Mei took a bite, she could feel the tenderness of the fish ball.

After biting the fish ball open in your mouth, a rich broth will overflow.

Fortunately, the fish balls had cooled down a bit and weren't too hot.

"Is it tasty?"

"Mmm." Han Mei nodded emphatically.

"Then have another one." Lin Zhilan picked up another one for her, and didn't forget to share one with herself.

Su Lang, who was washing vegetables nearby, hesitated before finally keeping quiet.

Since it's the Lunar New Year, let's not restrict her for now; let her eat as much as she wants.

The New Year's Eve dinner was set up in the courtyard, with one table for adults and another for children.

Each family brought out their signature dish.

Other families always have a vegetarian dish, but Wang Xiuzhi, fearing that her family would get an unfair advantage, brought over three large bowls of meat dishes.

One dish of roasted pork, one dish of braised pork hock, and one dish of stir-fried chicken.

But she's always been an extremely frugal person. Her stinginess towards herself and generosity towards others is both frugal and frugal, leaving people feeling helpless and frustrated.

However, since it's Lunar New Year's Eve, no one is talking about anything unpleasant.

The children held their chopsticks, waiting for the adults to speak.

The adults remained silent, waiting for Lin Zhilan.

Lin Zhilan could only offer a few words of blessing before giving the order: "Let's eat!"

Everyone's chopsticks were waved towards the dishes on the table.

The children's table was especially lively.

"Slow down! Leave some for me!"

"I want to eat this!"

"Ah, this is so delicious!"

"Give it to me! Give it to me!"

Lin Zhilan not only prepared fish balls, but also crab sticks, shrimp paste, duck intestines, and blood tofu.

Vegetarian dishes also include cabbage, fried tofu, kelp, and so on.

Because the hot pot was made in an aluminum pot, I was worried about burning the children, so I didn't put it at the children's table.

But what kids really want to eat is hot pot.

As soon as the numbing, spicy, and fragrant aroma wafted from the pot onto the other side of the table, the children instantly lost interest in the dishes on the table and their eyes were fixed on the other side of the table.

Su Lang had no choice but to get up and become the children's food server.

Liu Chunhua quickly kicked Commander Ma, "Stop eating! Look at Commander Su!"