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Gao Yi's expression was very indifferent. She was wearing a white down jacket and only brought very little luggage, as if she was coming back from a business trip.

Originally, the people in the room were very harmonious and everyone was chatting and laughing. However, as soon as Gao Yi came back, the atmosphere was not so easy-going. Duoduo, who was jumping up and down, was extremely excited and had never seen such a big house before. Now she behaved herself and hid. Behind grandma, she is watching adults making dumplings.

Gao Yi was polite, and greeted Cao Dai'an warmly, calling her uncle and aunt. She also teased Duoduo, but Duoduo was so frightened that she hid back and couldn't see at all.

Cao Rui didn't dare to offend her. After all, she had just come out of the Discipline Inspection Commission. Who knew how much resentment she had in her belly?

While eating, Gao Shenghai said:

"It's not easy to celebrate the Spring Festival this year. The first difficulty is that Cao Rui and Dai An spent the holidays with this bad old man like me, so that I can have a lively Spring Festival even though I have been alone for so many years.

The second one is Xiaoyi. After being a guest of the Commission for Discipline Inspection for a period of time, she finally returned during the Spring Festival! If you didn't come back before, you were afraid that I would block your official path. This time I went in and sobered up for a few days. I have made progress, which is gratifying. "

"Okay, let's not mention the unpleasant things. Cao Rui asked someone to tell his fortune and told him a fortune, 'No Ji Tai Lai'. I will give you a drink today. I hope the children will have all their hardships in the new year. Lao Cao, your pigeons can fly a grand slam." , and my chess skills can reach another level..."

Everyone held cups together, those who could drink drank, and those who couldn't drank tea and drinks. It was quite an atmosphere.

After having a meal on the [-]th of the twelfth lunar month, Gao Yi went to the study on the third floor and never came out. On the [-]th, his aunt went back to celebrate the New Year. Hu Xiu'e cooked the food, Cao Dai'an took care of it, and Cao Rui accompanied Gao Shenghai. Playing chess, Duoduo also plays like a little pistachio.

Gao Yi still lives in seclusion, and basically shows up for meals. Then on New Year's Eve, according to the custom, he has to eat early in the morning before dawn.

But the customs in different places are different. The customs in Yongping are derived from the customs of the Tujia people. When Cao Rui was a child, he heard adults telling stories that there were many bandits in the mountains at that time. Many tribesmen took advantage of the sun to eat the delicious food during the New Year. If you put it in your stomach, you won't be afraid of bandits coming to steal things. Over time, this has become a custom.

However, the customs in the Wude Plain area are somewhat different. Cao Rui did not expect that Gao Shenghai also adopted this custom.

At around one or two in the morning, Cao Dai'an and his wife got up and prepared the food. Then everyone got up one after another, washed up, and entered the restaurant.

Cao Rui was very worried about whether Gao Yi could arrive on time, because according to Yong Ping, everyone must be present for the reunion dinner, and those who have not returned home cannot do so, but as long as no one returns home, no one can be left behind. auspicious.

To Cao Rui's surprise, when Cao Rui entered the restaurant, he found that Gao Yi had already arrived.

She wore a long windbreaker and her hair and makeup were meticulous. She was already beautiful and tall, so she looked even more elegant in this way.

Duoduo also came and actually sat next to Gao Yi. The child was afraid of people at first, but over the past few days, he has gradually become familiar with her. The key is that although Gao Yi lives in seclusion, he always brings something to Duoduo every time he comes out.

Children's taste buds are all fond of sweets. Usually, grandparents, including Cao Rui and Liu Xiaojing, strictly control them at home, because sweets are not good for children's teeth, and eating too much will damage their teeth!

But Duoduo found out that she could eat the little food given by Gao Yi as she pleased, regardless of her grandparents or her father. So now, although Duoduo and Gao Yi don't talk much, they can get along.

Everyone had a bad appetite during the early morning meal, but there was a firecracker session at the beginning. Cao Rui was originally going to finish the job alone, but Duoduo clamored to go.

Hu Xiu'e said: "It's cold outside, it's still dark, and the firecrackers are not safe. Why go out and cause trouble?"

Gao Yi said: "I'll take Duoduo with me, don't be afraid!"

Then the three of them went out to the road outside the villa. Next door, a family with Tujia customs started setting off firecrackers, and some people were setting off fireworks!

Cao Rui went to the tool room at the door to get firecrackers. When he opened the door, he saw several boxes of thunderous firecrackers piled up, as well as four or five large fireworks.

Cao Rui was shocked: "So many?"

Gao Yi said:

"Let them all go. The old man is superstitious and wants to use these things to blow up all the bad luck!"

Cao Rui sighed in his heart, what does it mean to have a sharp mouth and a soft heart? Gao Shenghaizhen is the ultimate. The relationship between their father and daughter seems to be very tense, but in Gao Shenghai's heart, Gao Yi still takes Gao Yi very seriously.

Poor parents in the world, but human emotions are expressed in different ways. Gao Shenghai, the father, is too reserved.

There were so many firecrackers and fireworks that Cao Rui was as tired as a monkey. Thunder shot up into the sky and made a loud sound. Fireworks shot up and were gorgeous and changeable, which made Duoduo very happy.

Cao Rui was a little worried that the little girl would be too excited and run around, but found that Gao Yi had already picked up the child.

Duoduo covered her ears with one hand and pointed to the sky with the other hand, while Gao Yi stood quietly, the brilliant colors of the fireworks reflected on her face, her expression was very gentle, this gentleness was like fireworks, It was just a moment, but it was beautiful.

Cao Rui saw three old people standing on the terrace on the second floor of the villa. Gao Shenghai's expression was very calm and peaceful, but Cao Dai'an was very pious and serious.

The fireworks reflected beauty on Gao Yi's face, but Cao Rui saw that the cheeks of the three elderly people looked even older...

Their parents are old, and they no longer have much to think about in their hearts. All the ambitions they had when they were young have melted away. Now they only think about whether their children and grandchildren can be happy, healthy and safe...

The atmosphere was much better during the family reunion dinner. It was as if the fireworks brought everyone closer together, especially Duoduo, who was completely unwary of Gao Yi. Children become happy once they lose their restraint.

Everyone who celebrates the New Year has to drink some wine. Gao Shenghai took five small cups and poured them all into Maotai. Duoduo also took the same small cup. The cups were filled with her favorite orange juice. There were five adults and one child. , let’s raise a glass together to celebrate the arrival of New Year’s Eve.

After eating, Gao Yi said:

"Dad, we play chess every day, just you and Cao Rui for entertainment. Let's play mahjong today, let uncle and aunt also join in, otherwise it's hard to visit during the Chinese New Year, and there is a New Year's Eve watch in the evening. Is it possible that all three of us can watch it? Do you play Go?"

Gao Shenghai Road:

"Okay, okay, let's play mahjong, so your mahjong room can come in handy! But what about Duoduo? Duoduo doesn't know how to play mahjong!"

Duoduo raised her little head and said to Gao Shenghai:

"Grandpa Gao, Duoduo can do service work. You can play cards, and I will help you with tea and water, so that you don't have to worry about anything..."

"Haha!" Everyone in the room laughed, Cao Rui also laughed, but it was a little uncomfortable. Duoduo couldn't think of this. Liu Xiaojing often said that children should learn from adults...