strictlysupreme Chapter 1105 Reunion Dinner
Chapter 1105 Reunion Dinner
Mi Xiaonan nodded: "Yes, this feeling is very precious!"
Liu Yibang said with certainty: "Yes! It's commendable! My eldest brother is in the military, my second brother is in business, and I am in politics. As for Meilan, she is the future leader, so there is no competition between us, only mutual assistance."
He was able to outperform other selected graduates of the same period, which was certainly due to his own abilities, but he felt that his family's help also played a significant role.
Without his sister's connections and his second brother's help, he wouldn't have been able to find suitable local industries or attract investment so quickly.
Their "Soothing" series has already been advertised on CCTV, and they have a large number of distributors across the country, with their products filling supermarkets of all sizes.
The same goes for their company's vermicelli, which is known for its high quality and excellent taste. Although it's a bit pricey, people recognize the brand and are willing to buy it.
And then there's hot and sour noodles, which have become a nationally renowned brand since they were featured in a CCTV advertisement that can be seen all over the country.
Whether it's the refreshing series or the hot and sour noodles, the advertisements were all sponsored by my cousin Linghua.
The endorsement fee she received was actually not expensive, and she eventually donated the money to the local welfare home.
Throughout all of this, the help from relatives and friends played a huge role.
Liu Zhengtao and his wife, Professor Xie, returned home together. Hearing the cheerful sounds from inside, he couldn't help but smile.
When Grandpa Liu saw his daughter-in-law holding a bouquet of flowers, he gave his son an approving look. It seemed he had made progress!
In the evening, the younger generation divided the work: those who couldn't cook started washing and cleaning, while those who could cook well prepared the reunion dinner.
The long, narrow table we used before was too small to fit people in and wasn't very practical.
Liu Meilan directly found a carpenter in the village to make an extra-large round table. This table is modular; it can be assembled when in use and disassembled when not in use, so it doesn't take up much space.
There is a huge glass turntable on the large table, and the food on it can be rotated to everyone's side.
Luckily, my living room is big; if it were any smaller, I doubt there would be enough room for the table and the food.
Adults and children all sat together. Each family took care of their own children, but the children didn't eat much, and their favorite foods were limited, so everyone just packed a little bit of what they could eat and that was enough.
Men drink baijiu (Chinese liquor), women drink fruit wine, and children drink fruit juice.
Because it was a family reunion dinner, firecrackers were set off before the meal, making it a lively and festive occasion.
The meal didn't end until after nine o'clock.
After tidying up the table, everyone chatted in the living room, creating a wonderful atmosphere.
Around 10 a.m., Liu Meilan and Fu Chen led their child to kowtow to their grandparents and parents, saying, "We wish Grandpa and Mom and Dad a Happy New Year in advance."
Grandpa Liu handed the prepared red envelopes to Liu Meilan and the children, saying, "Good, may the new year bring you peace and good health."
Liu Meilan smiled and said, "Grandpa, I hope you stay healthy and live to be a hundred years old."
They received red envelopes, and when other children saw this, they also came over and kowtowed.
Liu Yibang brought Mi Xiaonan over to kowtow as well. He was going to drive Mi Xiaonan back to her parents' home tomorrow. The day after tomorrow was Lunar New Year's Eve, and they would spend the holiday there until the third day of the Lunar New Year before returning.
Grandpa Liu, Liu Zhengtao, and Professor Xie are very open-minded and tolerant of them. After all, they can only go home during the Spring Festival, and they have to take care of both their parents' and husband's families.
As long as the young couple can manage their time well, the older couple has no objections. Not to mention that the younger generation sometimes can't get together, even Liu Zhengtao might not be able to come back for Chinese New Year in the past.
After receiving the red envelopes, the children, their excitement wore off, yawned and went back to sleep.
This reunion dinner was a very happy and fulfilling experience.
The next morning, Professor Xie and Liu Zhengtao got up early to make breakfast and bought some more, which they put on the table together.
Liu Meilan and Fu Chen brought their child over: "Mom, bring us some breakfast. We'll eat it on the yacht."
Professor Xie pointed to the insulated boxes over there: "They're all packed inside for you! Have a safe trip."
Liu Meilan hugged Professor Xie and said, "Thank you, Mom!"
Liu Zhengtao and Professor Xie escorted Liu Meilan, Fu Chen, and the two children who were still fast asleep to the yacht, and then wanted to go aboard.
Liu Meilan waved her hand: "No need, you rarely get a break, there's no need to see us off."
“How can that be?” Professor Xie refused. “Your father and I are also going to the city to visit some friends.”
Seeing her mother's insistence, Liu Meilan stopped refusing.
Liu Zhengtao looked around and, seeing no one else, asked, "Where are your eldest, second, and third brothers? Why didn't they come to see you off?"
Liu Meilan replied, "I told them I was leaving at nine o'clock. They've worked hard all year, and I didn't want them to get up early to see me off."
Liu Zhengtao looked at Professor Xie and asked, "Then how did you know? And you even got up so early to make breakfast."
Professor Xie glanced at her: "I know Meilan. This girl doesn't like to cause trouble for others."
Liu Meilan was very touched; her mother understood her so well.
The four of them took a yacht and left the children in the room to continue sleeping.
There was still time, and the captain was sailing slowly and steadily. They took the opportunity to start eating breakfast.
Seeing her favorite breakfast spread all over the table, Liu Meilan smiled and thanked her, "Mom, thank you."
"These are all our favorite dishes, Mom, thank you for your hard work." Fu Chen and Liu Meilan, who live with her parents, are very grateful for Professor Xie's thoughtfulness.
Compared to their own mother, who could cook, her skills were merely edible. When they were little, the three brothers either ate at their grandfather's house or bought food outside.
Never mind, it's good that they grew up safely. My mother also has her own job and career; she's busy with work, but it's not that she intentionally neglects them.
When they reached the shore, the two children were still unconscious. Fu Chen and Liu Zhengtao carried them off the boat.
Liu Meilan gave the captain and two crew members large red envelopes with the message: "Happy New Year."
The captain smiled and said, "Boss, Happy New Year to you too, and may you prosper!"
The red envelope contained a large sum of money, estimated to be more than a month's salary. The two waiters were also very happy, constantly offering auspicious greetings.
A pre-arranged car was waiting at the dock. It was a minivan, followed by two cars driven by bodyguards, to ensure the safety of Liu Meilan and her family at all times.
The children didn't wake up until they arrived at the airport.
Fu Chen and his bodyguard went to handle the formalities, while Liu Meilan and Professor Xie helped take care of the children, feeding them snacks and milk.
Fu Ying hugged Professor Xie and said, "Grandma, don't be sad to part with me. I'll go to Grandpa and Grandma's place and come back in a few days."
Professor Xie reached out and tapped Fu Ying's nose: "You, don't rush back. Don't you like snow? Stay there and enjoy yourself for a few more days, but be sure to be careful when you go out."
Her grandchildren grew up in her presence, so during holidays she hopes the children can spend more time with their father's elders and siblings. This can only benefit the children, not harm them.
Fu Ying snuggled in Professor Xie's arms and said sweetly, "Grandma, don't worry, I'm very capable."
Liu Zhengtao then spoke to Fu Hai, saying that when having a snowball fight, one shouldn't act recklessly, but rather pay attention to military strategy and tactics...