When they finished putting up the New Year scrolls, Su Qianci and Qin Shuhua were also done with preparing the meal. The family assembled and ate together. Being able to eat with a table full of children and grandchildren put a wide smile on the old patriarch's face.
The atmosphere at Yu Lili's place, on the other hand, was completely opposite from that of the Li family.
This festival was extremely important to Ou Ming's parents. Ou Ming was allowed to do as he pleased for every day of the year, but on this day, he was required to partake in the reunion dinner before returning to his schedule.
For over thirty years, no exceptions were made.
When Yu Lili awoke in the morning, the space beside her was already empty.
There was a note with Ou Ming's handwriting on the bedside table. On it was written, "There's breakfast on the table. Heat it up before eating."
Did Ou Ming buy it for her?