Returning to Hu Wenjun's home, a table full of steaming, locally-flavored sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner had already been set up one by one. Pei Yan, feeling helpless, wanted to help but was pushed down by Auntie Hu to sit beside the elder.
In a little while, when all the dishes were served, Hu Wenjun's elder brother led the room in raising their glasses to toast, hoping that the coming year's days would continue to be peaceful, smooth, and prosperous. Then it was time to eat; with the Hu Family's warm reception, Pei Yan became less reserved, and amidst the laughter and swapping of drinks, the atmosphere inside was harmonious and joyous.
