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The merriment lasted until midnight.
In the house, Ma Xiulian and her husband occupied one room, Chen Jianjun and his wife had another, Helian Qiao and Little Chen Hao each had their own rooms, and there were still five empty rooms left.
Fortunately, the rooms were large enough to accommodate so many people even if it meant sleeping in close quarters.
Lu Xiaofen had taken the bedding out to bask in the sun for several days, and the cotton inside had become fluffy from the sunlight, making for a comfortable sleep.
Although everyone would have to sleep on the floor, no one minded; instead, they were all too excited about going out to play the next day, finding it difficult to fall asleep.
It wasn't until late at night that everyone gradually drifted off to sleep.
Early the next morning, the daughters-in-law got up early to help Ma Xiulian and Lu Xiaofen prepare breakfast, and the daughters, both married and unmarried, helped out as well.