Chapter 1642: Chapter 1642: Another New Year’s Eve

Lu Yichen poured the wine, following the grandfather’s old custom, muttered a few words holding the wine glass, and then set it aside.

Only then did he signal the Big Brother to speak, and Lu Yixuan didn’t refuse: "It’s another New Year’s Eve. I hope everyone’s wishes come true and everything goes smoothly in the new year!"

Everyone then started talking and laughing as they began the meal.

This year’s topic shifted to Lu Ran. The previous relationship didn’t work out, which was just what Wang Xiaoxin wanted.

Guan Yuqi laughed and asked, "Ran Ran, tell your aunt what kind you want, and I’ll help keep an eye out for you."

Lu Ran, a bit embarrassed, put her hands together and said, "Please spare me; I’m about to start my graduate studies. Maybe I’ll meet my destined one then."

Everyone laughed at her expression.

Wang Xiaoxin gave her daughter a sideways glance.

Luo Qiao spoke up, "Sister-in-law, actually, I think Ran Ran is right. She’s not that old now. Even if she gets married after her graduate studies, it’s still not late."

Lu Ran quickly gave a thumbs up to her second aunt: "Second aunt, you’re the wise one."

Luo Qiao smiled lightly and said, "It’s not me being wise; I just think marriage is a lifetime event. Our Ran Ran is good-looking, well-educated, and comes from a nice family. She’ll definitely meet someone that will last a lifetime."

Lu Ran laughed and ran over: "Second aunt, you know me best."

Wang Xiaoxin watched their closeness, feeling a bit of a toothache.

Luo Qiao laughed and said, "Sister-in-law, if Ran Ran hasn’t found her desired person before she finishes her graduate studies, I’ll definitely respond positively to your call and arrange a lineup of promising young men for her to meet ten a day."

Wang Xiaoxin was also amused: "Alright, alright, you are all good people, and I’m the only bad one. By then, everyone’s kids will be making soy sauce, and she’ll still be on the road to matchmaking, ten a day."

Lu Ran pouted, "Mom, your daughter isn’t that bad-looking. Have some confidence in me, okay?"

Wang Xiaoxin placed a piece of food with her chopsticks: "Who am I doing this for? It’s not like back home, where everyone your age is married. How can I not be anxious?

It’s not the same as before, where after seeing each other once or twice, you settle things. Now it can take more than half a year to date, and if something goes wrong, it’s called off. No one can guarantee that one interaction will lead to success.

Alright then, as long as you have an idea in your mind, don’t think I love meddling in your affairs that much."

Lu Ran laughed and got up to hug Wang Xiaoxin from behind: "See, I knew mom is still the best."

Wang Xiaoxin hummed lightly: "Don’t start. You just said your second aunt was the best, and now you’ve changed your tune."

Luo Qiao added a little drink for Wang Xiaoxin: "Your mom is jealous; quickly coax her properly."

Everyone laughed in good spirits, and Wang Xiaoxin lightly patted Luo Qiao’s arm: "Really now, don’t read me aloud."

After dinner, once everything was tidied up, the family sat together discussing the year’s work and study situations, as well as next year’s plans and goals, feeling warm and happy.

As the fireworks resounded across the skies, they welcomed 1999.

Luo Qiao got up and stood by the window watching the fireworks outside, and Lu Yichen walked over as well, softly saying, "Happy New Year, wife."

Luo Qiao leaned gently into his embrace: "Happy New Year."

This past year had indeed brought many events. The two maintained their embrace without speaking, quietly watching the colorful fireworks outside the window, feeling warm and beautiful.