"Thank you, Grandpa!" An Yiqing reached out to take the steamed bun, eating as she cooed playfully.
Watching his granddaughter act spoiled, Old Master An was so delighted he couldn’t find north, his entire face blooming with a smile.
"Oh, eat slowly, eat slowly, here’s some water, Grandpa just aired it out for you."
An Zisheng and his sons, An Zhihang and An Zhiyan, sat aside, their mouths twitching as they watched the affectionate scene between their grandfather and sister, feeling as though they themselves were picked up from a trash bin.
"Dad, it’s New Year’s today, tell me the truth, was I picked up from a trash bin?" An Zhihang joked, looking seriously at An Zisheng.
An Zisheng rolled his eyes and curled the corner of his mouth, "I think, not only were you picked up from a trash bin, but your old man was too."
"What are you talking about! The old man’s eyes aren’t blurry, his ears aren’t deaf. Have you forgotten the strength of someone at the Great Achievement Peak?" At this time, Old Master An roared, startling An Zisheng and his sons so much they almost fell to the ground.
Seeing her father with a sheepish grin and her grandfather angrily, An Yiqing "pfft" laughed out loud.
"Grandpa, don’t be angry, Dad was just joking," she coaxed, tugging at Old Master An’s hand.
As soon as his granddaughter turned on the charm, Old Master An had no defense. His angry face instantly transformed into a beaming smile, making An Zisheng’s stomach churn.
"Niuniu is good, Grandpa is not angry, Grandpa was also joking. Just scaring them for fun during the New Year," Old Master An patted An Yiqing’s hand, then turned his head to give An Zisheng a glare, "Aren’t you going to get ready? The car from above will be here to pick you up soon. After paying your respects, hurry back for the New Year’s celebration!"
Taken aback by his words, An Yiqing slapped her forehead and suddenly realized what he meant.
Reluctantly, An Zisheng got dressed and left the house. Soon after, the doorbell of the An Family Villa rang.
Opening the door, Kong Shuyan and Shao Fang’s beaming smiles appeared before An Yiqing.
Ever since the An Family had begun practicing martial arts, An Yiqing did not show favoritism, giving Condense Spirit pills to Kong Shuyan and Shao Fang, who were genuinely loving family members. It made no sense not to help them.
Although Kong Shuyan and Shao Fang’s talents were not as exceptionally gifted as those of the An Family, with the help of Condense Spirit and the Jade Spirit, they quickly reached Mid-level Transformation strength. Even though they lacked practical combat experience, they could still extend their longevity.
"Grandpa, Grandma? Come in quickly!" An Yiqing beamed as she extended her hands to help Kong Shuyan and Shao Fang inside, full of affection.
"Oh, Niuniu, let Grandma take a good look at you! Really, have you lost weight?" Shao Fang cupped An Yiqing’s face and examined her meticulously, "Grandma will cook a few of her specialty dishes for you today, and I’ll make sure you’re fed until you’re plump!" Saying this, she took off her coat and, without catching her breath, rushed to the kitchen.
Kong Shuyan watched his usually gentle wife become bustling with activity, and he felt very content.
"Niuniu, come, go to the living room with Grandpa," he said, draping his arm over An Yiqing’s shoulder, his face filled with love.
The An Family spent a busy morning .
Gu Family Mansion, living room.
The usually late sleeper Gu Tingting could not ignore the call of sleep any longer. She sluggishly climbed out of bed only after her mother, Chen Fang, called her for the eight hundredth time.
"Good morning, big bro! Good morning, second bro! Good morning, Third Brother!" She bounced down the stairs, seeing Gu Zhunlin, Gu Hanlin, and Gu Yelin sitting in the living room. She cheerfully said, "Big bro, second bro, Third Brother, it’s New Year’s, hand over the red envelopes!"