Chapter 83: The Yan Family's Chinese New Year's Eve (Part I)
Every year when it comes to the Chinese New Year, it is a happy and sad day for Le Yao. Happily, she has other relatives by her side; Sadly, the biological parents are no longer there......
Yan Gui Yalan, who was standing behind her, looked at her standing in front of the window looking at the starry sky in a daze, her eyes overflowing with pity. She gently reached out and put her arm around her shoulder.
"Godmother......"
Seeing Tan Gui Yalan standing beside her, Le Yao curled the corners of her lips.
"What? Thinking about your parents again? She touched her head and asked.
Le Yao nodded, it was Yan Gui Yalan who told her that in front of them, she didn't have to pretend to anything, if she really wanted to miss it, she just had to say it out loud.
"Don't worry, kid! Your parents must be very happy now, and they will definitely bless you. ”
Speaking of Le Yao's parents, Yan Gui Yalan also had sadness in her heart, after all, it was because of her husband that Le Yao became an orphan. Now they can only compensate for their regrets by giving her more care and love.
"Godmother, I'm fine."
She knew that the elders would say this to comfort her.
"Hey, I said what are you two doing standing here?" Yan Shaolin, who came over later, asked.
"Look at the stars!" Yan Gui Yalan replied casually.
Star?
Yan Shaolin looked at the night sky suspiciously, the sky tonight was indeed particularly dark and bright, even the starlight was so dazzling! But......
"I don't see any difference between it and the other night!" He said honestly.
Listening to her husband's words, Yan Gui Yalan rolled her eyes.
"You men really don't have any romantic cells at all!" She sighed.
"Wife ......"
Regarding his wife's false accusation, Yan Shaolin was about to defend himself, but was interrupted by Chen's mother.
"Master, madam, Miss Le Yao, the meal is ready."
"Okay, we'll be right here."
Because of the relationship between the Chinese New Year, Yan Shaolin deliberately gave the company's employees a vacation in advance, and also gave each employee a generous red envelope.
When Yan Shaolin and the others walked into the dining table in turn, Yan Bin rushed back from outside.
"Bin, you're back!" Yan Shaolin smiled at his son.
Yan Bin took off his coat and handed it to Chen's mother, walked to the dining table and sat down.
"Why did you eat so late?"
It's already past half past seven o'clock, and in half an hour it will be the Spring Festival Gala, which is not quite in line with their family's previous dinner time......
"Today's dishes are very rich, so it is inevitable that there will be a bit of a delay." Yan Gui Yalan explained.
Indeed, in the past, the Yan family's habit was to have four dishes and one soup, plus a fruit platter after meals, but today they made eight dishes, a fruit platter, and a sweet soup, which can be described as "perfect".
"Bin, you're done?" Yan Shaolin asked.
Yan Bin nodded, today is Chinese New Year's Eve, because I can't celebrate New Year's Eve with my friends, so everyone casually drank a few drinks outside, just to celebrate in advance.
"When you're not there, Xiao Yao is still worried about you!" Yan Gui Yalan said deliberately.
The little girl who was named blushed instantly, and she never expected to be ridiculed by her elders.
"Really?"
As he spoke, his eyes looked at Le Yao, and the little plain white hand that was originally serving the soup trembled because of his unfathomable gaze.
"Godmother! Don't make fun of me! She said embarrassedly, and didn't forget to hand the bowl to Yan Bin.
"Thank you."
Although it is only two very simple words, it also warms Le Yao's heart. Seeing him come back safe and sound, she really felt relieved.
"Warm up with a bowl of soup first." She chuckled.
Looking at the way the two of them looked at each other, Yan Gui Yalan couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Mom, what are you laughing at?"
Yan Gui Yalan stopped laughing, first looked at the two children, and then set her eyes on her husband.
"Husband, look at Xiao Yao's advice to Bin just now, is it very similar to a wife's concern for her husband?" She asked.
"Uh......"
When the elders said this, the shyness on Le Yao's face deepened a little.
"Huh! Xiao Yao, what's so embarrassing about this? Your godmother has been pointing to you as our daughter-in-law! Yan Shaolin said with a smile.
Although she is now in a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship with Yan Bin, she can't even think of such a thing as getting married......
"Mom, I'll talk about marriage later."
Somehow, as soon as he talked about becoming husband and wife with Le Yao, Yan Bin frowned, and subconsciously wanted to oppose it.
Hearing his words, Le Yao's originally cheerful mood was suddenly covered with dark clouds.
"Yes! Godfather, godmother, we are still young! There is no rush to get married. She barely squeezed out a smile and said.
"What's not in a hurry? I think, to be on the safe side, you two might as well get engaged first, right? Yan Gui Yalan proposed.
"Mom, don't mess around!"
Yan Bin frowned, and he also regretted falling in love with Le Yao a little, why did his parents suddenly think that something good was about to happen for the two of them?
"What's the idea? I think this offer is good! Yan Gui Yalan put down her chopsticks and said.
"I don't see what's good!"
There was a hint of anger in Yan Bin's tone, and he expressed dissatisfaction with his mother's random mandarin duck score.
"Godmother, it's the New Year today! Let's not talk about this yet, the Spring Festival Gala is about to start. ”
Le Yao thought for a while, and then changed the topic, not wanting to see someone at home making trouble on such a festive day.
"Yes, wife, let's put this matter aside for now, and we'll talk about it later." Yan Shaolin saw Le Yao's purpose of wanting to play a round, so he followed her words.
Seeing that their father and daughter said this, Yan Gui Yalan naturally didn't say much, and the meal suddenly changed from a lively atmosphere to a little embarrassing.
"Godmother, let's talk about it first! Tonight, our family is going to sit together for the New Year, can you sleep first! ”
After dinner, the family sat on the sofa, and Le Yao sat next to Yan Gui Yalan, with a coquettish tone in her tone.
"Okay, godmother promises you, you won't fall asleep first tonight!"
Yan Shaolin and Yan Bin, who were sitting on the other side of her, smiled without comment after hearing this.
It's strange to say, every time the New Year is about to ring the bell, Yan Gui Yalan falls asleep on the sofa, and she always agrees with everyone in advance that she will miss the appointment at this time, plus Yan Shaolin feels sorry for his wife, so he naturally doesn't want the children to wake her up for New Year's Eve, and they are used to hearing her complain the next morning that they didn't wake themselves up.
Of course, Le Yao didn't fully take this promise to heart, she would rather treat her sobriety as a surprise.
Sure enough, when there were still 15 minutes left before the New Year's bell rang, tiredness hit Yan Gui Yalan's mind again, but she endured her tiredness and stared at the screen with her eyes wide open, but she was looking forward to the bell ringing soon.
"Xiao Yao, pinch me."
Le Yao, who was watching the Spring Festival Gala, heard her say this, and looked at her blankly.
"What?"
She wondered if she had misheard: did her godmother just tell her to pinch her?
"I said pinch me." Yan Gui Yalan repeated it again, very sure that she could only stay awake now in case of pain.
"Why?"
didn't want Yan Shaolin and Yan Bin father and son to hear their conversation, Le Yao deliberately lowered her voice.
"If you don't pinch me, I guess I'll fall asleep again later." Yan Gui Yalan looked at her helplessly, and said with a sigh, now that she could feel that her upper and lower eyelids were fighting.
Listening to her explanation, Le Yao couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
"Godmother, don't be funny! If you're really sleepy, why don't you go to bed first? ”
It's just New Year's Eve, so there's really no need to be so cautious. There are more than 7 billion people in the world, and it is impossible for everyone to wait for the New Year's Eve!
"No, I promised you, I must be with you on New Year's Eve!" Yan Gui Yalan sat up and said solemnly.
"Wife, what are you doing?"
Seeing his wife suddenly sitting upright, Yan Shaolin's eyes were full of concern.
"Uh...... It's okay, our mother and daughter are talking about themselves! She explained with a smile.
Hearing this, Yan Shao Lin nodded clearly and stopped looking at them.
"Xiao Yao, just listen to your godmother and pinch me!" She took her goddaughter's hand and pleaded.
"This ......"
Le Yao is rare to look at her, she really can't do that! First, Yan Gui Yalan is an elder, she definitely can't do it; Second, even if she is not an elder, Yan Shaolin can sit next to her! How dare she?
Seeing Le Yao's frowning and hesitant appearance, Yan Gui Yalan knew that she was "unreliable".
"Forget it, if you don't come, I'll come by myself!"
Before Le Yao could react, a shrill scream suddenly sounded in the living room, accompanied by the New Year's bell......