Chapter 229

“Mo, rest assured, the village will definitely not forget your contribution!”

Lin Mo laughed and said, “No, no, no, dear uncles, if you want to thank someone, thank my dad. Also, Uncle Xueyi, give me your card number, and I’ll transfer the money.”

“Sure, sure, here it is!”

After writing down Village Chief Lin Xueyi’s account information, Lin Mo promptly transferred the money.

Then, Village Chief Lin Xueyi and a group of village officials thanked them profusely before finally leaving to buy the fireworks for the evening.

There were a few fireworks factories in the nearby town, and as long as they provided the money, they could quickly buy what was needed.

“Son!!”

Lin Changshui opened his arms and gave Lin Mo a tight hug.

Lin Mo smiled; he could tell his father was reluctant to part with the money but was also willing to spend it.

After the Village Chief and his people left, the family got busy preparing the New Year’s Eve dinner.

There were a lot of dishes, and most of them were delicacies not commonly seen, so the preparation was quite time-consuming.

After wrapping the dumplings, Lin Mo took on the role of head chef, mainly responsible for stir-frying dishes.

Father-in-law Li Jinshan was a true gourmand. He loved eating, knew good food, and also loved cooking, so he naturally took on the role of advisor, directing people around him in processing the ingredients while guiding Lin Mo in stir-frying dishes.

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They were busy until six-thirty in the evening when it was just getting dark, and the New Year’s Eve dinner was finally ready. Lin Mo brought out the last dish into the living room.

On the big round table covered with a red tablecloth were placed the fruits of the whole day’s labor. The family sat around the table, waiting for Lin Mo.

Typically, the New Year’s Eve dinner is eaten when the Spring Festival Gala starts, but their Zhangzhuang village and Zhangruji village had a tradition of competing in a fireworks display at this time every year, so the villagers didn’t usually watch the Gala.

That thing, it doesn’t really matter whether you watch it or not.

Who doesn’t eat dumplings during the New Year, just to watch others wrap them?

“Four-joy meatballs coming up!”

Lin Mo placed the dish on the table and said with a smile, “This is my first time making this dish, everyone, please try it and give some feedback.”

“Both dads, you first.”

Lin Changshui said with a smile, “Let your father-in-law go first; he’s our honored guest.”

“What honored guest? The son-in-law is the honored guest.” Li Jinshan also said with a smile, “In-law, you’re the host, so you should have the first bite.”

Xu Qin joined in, saying, “This is our home, no distinction between you and me, Lin Mo is your son, and Jin Wen is my dear daughter.”

In the end, everyone was insisting to the point that no one wanted to pick up the first chopstick.

Helpless,

Lin Mo could only exchange a glance with Li Jinwen, and they both picked up their chopsticks simultaneously and grabbed two pieces of fish.

Lin Mo offered one to Li Jinshan, and Li Jinwen to Lin Changshui.

Both said at the same time, “Dad, have the fish, wishing you good health, and abundance year after year!”

“Alright, let’s not be so formal anymore, let’s eat!”

“Yes, let’s finish eating early so we can go watch the fireworks. Our village has to win this time!”

“Wow!! Finally, the fireworks!! I want to watch, I want to watch!”

“If you want to watch, then hurry up and eat, or you won’t be allowed to go!”

“Zhang Li, you eat too, don’t be shy, just like it’s your own home!”

“Yes, treat this as your own home!”

“Um, Auntie, I’m eating… I’m eating…”

After everyone had a few bites, Lin Mo raised his glass and said, “Cheers, Happy New Year!”

“Happy New Year!!”

Everyone else also lifted their glasses and gently clinked them together.

Lin Changshui was overjoyed, finally getting to drink, and even though it was just a little bit, it was still satisfying.

He couldn’t wait to down the drink, and the rest of the people also tilted their heads back and took a large gulp.

And just then, Lin Siyu slowly lifted the glass in front of her and said softly, “Happy… New Year…”

Everyone was toasting and the atmosphere was very joyous.

However, even though Lin Siyu’s voice was soft, it was clearly heard by everyone!

In an instant,

everyone froze, turning their gaze towards Lin Siyu.

Unfortunately, the scene everyone was hoping for did not happen. Lin Siyu just mimicked the others, lifting her glass for a sip, and then fell silent once more, returning to her previous blank state.

Seeing Lin Siyu like this, Xu Qin’s eyes couldn’t help turning red.

A perfectly fine daughter, how did this happen to her.

Everyone else had recovered, only she remained affected.

If it was possible to exchange places, Xu Qin was willing to take Lin Siyu’s place.

Lin Changshui’s hand, holding the glass, was also shaking slightly.

Li Jinshan and Zhao Huixian did not say anything, their expressions slightly downcast.

Zhang Li internally felt tremendous guilt towards Lin Siyu, with teary eyes.

Lin Mo was also feeling off.

His mind couldn’t help but bring up that madman, Chen Kainan.

It was because of Chen Kainan’s whims that his family nearly faced ruin and death!

He was going to make sure Chen Kainan was locked up for life,

to let Chen Kainan suffer for a lifetime!

But these emotions, of course, could not be expressed, otherwise, today’s New Year’s Eve dinner would become impossible to enjoy.

“Dad, Mom, Siyu’s showing good signs; this means she’s about to wake up. Don’t be sad, be happy. It’s New Year’s, and Siyu certainly doesn’t want to see everyone with such long faces!”

“That’s right, Dad, Mom, let’s enjoy the meal.”

“Mom, this dish was specially made by your son for you; it’s good for your health. Please have a taste.”

Lin Mo coaxed his parents while also trying to convince himself.

Li Jinwen was also urging them.

Xu Qin wiped the corners of her eyes and nodded, saying, “Right, let’s eat, let’s all eat. After we eat, let’s take my daughter to watch the fireworks. Perhaps with the excitement, she might just wake up.”