Walking with the Villain, Lou Xiao'e's Alternative Love

Snowflakes were flying outside the window, but the room was warm and cozy. The soft lights sprinkled on each dish, adding a bit of festive warmth and joy. Lou Bancheng smiled and shuttled between the kitchen and the dining room from time to time, exchanging glances with the busy but happy Tan Yali. Both of them had their eyes shining with anticipation and cherishment for this special New Year's Eve dinner.

On the table, the delicacies of the blend of northern and southern flavors are mouth-watering. As a descendant of Tan's cuisine, Tan Yali not only retains the essence of the family's cuisine, but also skillfully combines the boldness of northern cuisine with the delicacy of southern cuisine, creating a series of delicious dishes with good color, fragrance and taste. The steamed sea bass, the fish is tender and the soup is clear. It is dotted with a few pieces of green onion, exuding a faint fragrance. The braised lion's head is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with rich juice and delicious taste. Every bite is full of happiness. There is also the creative dish she prepared specially for this New Year's Eve, the stewed duck of the combination of northern and southern cuisines, which has the rich sauce flavor of the north and the freshness and elegance of the south, and has become a highlight on the table.

Comrade Lao Lou stood up, holding up the glass of crystal clear liquor, his eyes flashing with cunning and tenderness.

"Come on, dear ones, today on our table, there are not only delicious food and wine, but also full of love and laughter. I am Loubancheng, although not as rich as half a city, but in this small space, I have the happiness of the whole world.

Now, let me, the lord of half the city, offer my New Year's greetings! "

He first looked at his wife who was sitting beside him affectionately, and said with a smile: "Madam, we have been through ups and downs for so many years. You are like this aged wine, the more you taste it, the better it tastes. In the new year, I hope you will have fewer wrinkles and more smiles. Let's continue to hold hands and live our lives like a poem, okay?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the whole family couldn't help laughing. Tan laughed so hard that tears welled up in the corners of his eyes. He punched him lightly and scolded him, "You are so dishonest!"

Then, Lou Bancheng turned his gaze to his daughter and son-in-law, with a loving smile on his face: "My precious daughter, and my mediocre son-in-law, you two are the greatest pride of my life! Daughter, you have inherited your mother's gentleness and your father's wit. In the new year, I wish you good work and a blooming peach blossom. But remember, the best one is already by your side, so don't pick the wrong one!"

Xu Damao's face flushed as he listened, but he also smiled from ear to ear. He quickly stood up and raised his glass: "Dad, you are right!"

Lou Bancheng nodded with satisfaction and continued, "As for you, my son-in-law, you have good taste. You chose my daughter, so you have to perform well. In the new year, I hope you will be as successful as a duck in water and more powerful than a tiger in the work. Remember, you must always remind yourself to be low-key, low-key, and low-key again, and to be steady and cautious at every step. Of course, the most important thing is to make our precious daughter happy, otherwise, I, as a father, will not agree!"

The family was laughing all the time and having a great time.

Lou Bancheng, this experienced and wise elder, has a sharp gaze, as if he can see into people's hearts and the future. He patted Zhuang Junwei on the shoulder, with both praise and expectation in his eyes: "Junwei, you kid, I was right about you. You have fire in your heart and light in your eyes. You are destined to leave your mark in the vast world you yearn for.

Remember, it is not only a game of power, but also a contest of wisdom and virtue. You must always keep a clear mind, stick to your inner principles, use your talent to illuminate the darkness, and use your integrity to win people's hearts. Of course, you must also learn to be flexible in a complex and changing environment, just like the helmsman in the river, who can keep the direction steady no matter how strong the wind and waves are. "

At this point, Lou Bancheng changed the subject and a warm smile spread across his face. That smile was full of love for the younger generation and good wishes for the New Year: "But I'm afraid you'll find it boring to talk about these great principles. Come on, let's change the topic to something lighter and talk about the New Year!"

He cleared his throat and said in a tone that was both formal and humorous: "In the new year, I wish you to have a smooth study and work, to maintain good health, and not to be afraid of setbacks. Your family will definitely protect you.

However, don't forget that when you spread your wings and fly high, it's lonely at the top. Remember to look back often. Those who support you, their smiles and trust are your strongest backing.

Life is a journey of struggle and enjoyment. Struggle gives depth to our lives, while poetry and distant places allow our souls to fly, making this journey more colorful. Remember to slow down occasionally, give your soul a break, and embrace those unexpected poetry and distant places! "

At this point, Lou Bancheng couldn't help but burst into laughter. His laughter was so hearty and contagious that Zhuang Junwei couldn't help but laugh along with him.

He knew that this was not just a New Year's blessing, but also the elders' earnest expectations and deep care for the younger generations.

"Thank you for your teachings and blessings, Master. I will keep them in mind and work hard to move forward." Zhuang Junwei responded respectfully, with a determined light in his eyes. He knew that with a guide like Lou Bancheng, his future would be brighter.

Finally, Lou Bancheng raised his glass and concluded in a resounding voice: "Well, without further ado, let us raise our glasses together to toast this new year, to health, to happiness, and to the reunion of our Lou family. Cheers!"

"cheers."

"Hello, brothers! Three stars shining, four fortunes, five champions, six good lucks, seven good lucks, eight horses, nine linked rings, all are here..."

"Pour, pour, pour..."

From the New Year's Eve dinner for five people, to the drinking game among three people, to Zhuang Junwei who was knocked out in one round and fell asleep on the sofa, and finally Lou Bancheng and Xu Damao, the father-in-law and son-in-law who had always been full of hostility, were now like old friends, arm in arm, laughing continuously, as if all the previous unpleasantness had disappeared with the glass after glass of wine.

"Mao, when I think about our previous arguments now, haha, they were just children playing house!" Lou Bancheng patted Xu Damao on the back, his face flushed, but his eyes sparkled with unprecedented sincerity.

Xu Damao was also filled with emotion. He raised his glass, clinked it with Lou Bancheng's, and said with a smile: "Yes, Old Lou, we are all family now. If you have any problems in the future, just tell me directly. I will never be vague, brother!" After that, the two of them drank it all in one gulp, causing the air around them to fill with the aroma of wine.

At this moment, Zhuang Junwei on the sofa suddenly turned over and muttered incoherently: "One more round... Who's afraid of who..." Although he was drunk and unconscious, his unyielding spirit still made the two of them laugh.

"Look at this kid, he's a good drinker, haha." Lou Bancheng turned to Xu Damao and said, "We can't fall behind, keep drinking, we won't go home until we're drunk today!"

As the night deepened, the sound of firecrackers outside the window gradually became sparse, but the warmth and joy in the house did not diminish in the slightest.