I will die early and cannon fodder. I will enjoy great blessings after marrying a sick man.

Hearing Song Yi's words, Song Manman smiled silently.

But this also gave her an excuse to always "buy" good things.

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As the New Year draws closer, the day when the Song family will go to Linshi again is approaching.

Because Zeng Shaoke was going to Linshi with Song Shi to celebrate the New Year, in order not to be separated from his old friend, Meng Qingyue deliberately moved up the time for dinner with his other apprentices by one week.

Fortunately, several of Song Manman’s senior brothers are now old, and in order to give young people the opportunity to display their skills, they have gradually retreated to the second line.

This time we met in the courtyard, at Qi Hongyuan's side.

Meng Qingyue has not returned to his house since he moved to the courtyard with Song Manman. No one has lived there for several years. Not only is there no food, but the hygiene also needs to be cleaned again.

But Meng Qingyue didn't plan to go back to live in the future, so he was too lazy to bother with it this time.

There was no one around Qi Hongyuan's place, the place was not small, and it was very convenient for other people to go there, so he simply set up there.

When Song Manman and Meng Qingyue arrived with the three little ones, Jiang Lin was already there with Cen Youling, Jiang Guo, Chang Xiaoxiao, Jiang Shu, and Jiang Shu's wife.

The Jiang family also lived in this courtyard. Coming to Qi Hongyuan's home was as convenient as taking a walk. It was only a few steps away, so Jiang Lin's family was the first to arrive.

Among Song Manman's senior brothers, if one were to say that he was the best at cooking, then Jiang Lin would definitely be on the list, so at this moment Jiang Lin had been assigned to work in the kitchen by Qi Hongyuan.

Also joining them were the brothers Jiang Guo and Jiang Shu. Although their cooking skills might not necessarily be ugly, at least they had no problem helping out by washing and chopping vegetables.

"Manman, you can sit wherever you like, the third child is cutting fruit over there." Qi Hongyuan poured a glass of water for Song Manman and said softly.

Song Manman smiled and said: "Third Senior Brother, you don't have to take care of me. If you need any help, just ask me."

"No, there's not much work to do. They'll arrive in a while. We, the old men, will finish it in a while. You girls will just talk and eat snacks here." After saying that, Qi Hongyuan ran away in a hurry. kitchen.

If Song Manman was alone here, then as a senior brother, he would be able to chat a few more words with his junior sister.

Coupled with Chang Xiaoxiao, his little niece who he has seen since childhood, he can also chat.

But there happened to be a niece-in-law present here.

Although Qi Hongyuan had met Jiang Shu's daughter-in-law a few times, she really didn't know her well and didn't know what to talk about. It was not nice to ignore her, as if she was targeting her.

Then he might as well hide in the kitchen and let a few girls of similar age chat together, and then come out when there are more people, which will save a few girls from being uncomfortable.

After Qi Hongyuan left, Meng Qingyue also ran back to his bedroom to hide for a while.

Meng Qingyue has his own exclusive room in each apprentice's home so that he can rest when he comes.

After Qi Hongyuan left, voices suddenly sounded in the living room.

"Aunt, you don't know, ever since those kids in our class saw you last time, they've been chasing me all day asking when you'll go again."

Hearing Chang Xiaoxiao's words, Song Manman smiled and said, "There are a lot of things going on at home recently, and I don't have much time. I guess we won't be able to get over it until our school's alumni association."

"Ah! Wuyou came over before the holiday, and I was thinking that we should get together!" After saying that, Chang Xiaoxiao pouted and sighed.

Hearing Chang Xiaoxiao mention Tan Wuyou, Song Manman couldn't help but ask, "Have you been in contact with Xianxian recently? Is she coming back today?"

Yuan Xianxian and Zhuo Yigan went to Wuyang City two years ago and started doing business. They were very busy on weekdays and rarely had time to return to Kyoto.

Song Manman usually chats on the phone with Yuan Xianxian for a long time, but unfortunately she has been too busy recently and they haven't been in touch for a long time.

Looking at the time on her watch, Chang Xiaoxiao replied, "I called her and asked her. She's coming back this year. She should be here by now!"

"Speaking of which, we haven't been together for a long time." Song Manman couldn't help but recall the wonderful times in college.

Chang Xiaoxiao also indulged in memories, pursed her lips and said, "No, since graduation, everyone has gone their separate ways, and there is very little time to get together."

They have gathered in Dormitory 703 quite often, more than a dozen times since graduation.

Like other dormitories, after graduation, they just disappeared and had no contact with each other.

When Song Manman and Chang Xiaoxiao mentioned that Cao Cao had arrived, the door rang as soon as they mentioned Yuan Xianxian.

I heard her voice before I saw her. I heard Yuan Xianxian's loud voice shouting, "Second Master, open the door quickly. Your lovely niece is here."

"Little aunt, I'm going to open the door for Yuan Xianxian. You hide and scare her. Mo Mo, Yun Yun, and Little Orange, let's play hide and seek with aunt. Find a place to hide quickly." After that, Chang Xiaoxiao waved his hand towards Song Manman, signaling Song Manman to hide.

Song Manman opened her mouth, but finally moved to the side.

Xiaojuzi and Shen Zhen were also having a lot of fun. They hid very carefully. Shen Yan had a helpless look on his face, but he still cooperated with their childish tricks and hid as well.

Seeing that the door was opened by Chang Xiaoxiao, Yuan Xianxian clicked her tongue and said, "Why are you so troublesome to open the door? It's almost freezing outside."

Hearing her complaint, Chang Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes and cursed "coquettish" secretly, but she held Yuan Xianxian's hand to warm her.

Seeing this scene, Zhuo Yi dared to pick up the gift and put it down. He hugged and comforted his crying son who had been woken up.

The two gave birth to a son last year, named Zhuo Baiwan, who was about the same age as Song Ping's son Song Kai and only two months younger than Song Kai.

After Chang Xiaoxiao pulled Yuan Xianxian to sit down, she glanced at Song Manman, and after giving Song Manman a look, Chang Xiaoxiao diverted Yuan Xianxian's attention.

"By the way, my little aunt hasn't arrived yet?"

Hearing Yuan Xianxian's question, Chang Xiaoxiao swallowed nervously, her eyes slightly wandering, and said, "Not here yet, my aunt will probably be a little late!"

Seeing that Yuan Xianxian's attention had been completely attracted by Chang Xiaoxiao, and without any doubt, Song Manman stood up from his hiding place and shouted: "Xianxian."

Hearing Song Manman's voice, Yuan Xianxian was startled. She looked towards the place where the voice came from. When she saw Song Manman, she couldn't help but exclaimed, covering her mouth with tears in her eyes.

"Ah! Auntie, why are you still hiding? I was really scared just now."