Chapter 86: Chapter 86: The Continuation of Life

New Year’s Day.

It was rare—all the members of the big family had gotten up early without lounging in bed.

Of course, the three little ones were an exception.

As time passed, their sleeping habits had started to resemble those of adults.

The instances of them waking up suddenly at night had gradually decreased.

Most of their sleep was now during the night.

But to expect the three kids to wake up early like adults—that was certainly impossible.

At breakfast.

Staring...

Xiao Jun, Wang Fang, Tang Dingyuan, and Mrs. Tang were all glaring intently at Tang Yuxin, who sat next to Xiao Fei.

Finally, Tang Yuxin couldn’t take it anymore.

She set down her chopsticks and spoke coyly, "Dad, Mom, what are you staring at?"

"Tsk tsk... Tsk tsk tsk..."

Wang Fang shook her head repeatedly, amazed.

At last, she muttered under her breath, "Young people’s married life has such good effects?"

Even though Wang Fang’s voice was very low, both Xiao Fei, who had undergone physical refinement, and Tang Yuxin, who had taken the Beauty and Youth Pill, still heard her clearly.

Xiao Fei wasn’t fazed; he’d long grown accustomed to Wang Fang’s shocking remarks over the years.

But Tang Yuxin couldn’t handle it.

Her face instantly turned bright red.

"Ahem!"

Xiao Fei coughed to ease the tension, took out two Peace Talismans from his pocket.

"Dad, Mom, here are two Peace Talismans."

"One for each family. Hanging them up will bring safety."

The Peace Talismans provided by the system looked just like small sachets, delicately embroidered with the words "peace" in fine stitches.

Wang Fang and Mrs. Tang each accepted one and inspected it.

"Where did they come from?"

"I got them at Buer Temple last night."

Xiao Fei casually fibbed.

Tang Yuxin felt a bit puzzled.

She had been cozying up to Xiao Fei all of last night—when had he found the time to get Peace Talismans without her noticing?

After racking her brain with no answer, Tang Yuxin decided to let the matter go.

Although they didn’t necessarily believe such items were effective, the elders from both families still treated the Peace Talismans with great care.

After all, it was a gesture of thoughtfulness from their children.

"By the way, Xiao Fei, Yuxin, and in-laws—you all should come over to our house for lunch today."

Mrs. Tang suddenly suggested.

Xiao Jun nodded immediately.

"Sure. Our family follows the tradition of visiting my mom’s side on the second day, my dad’s side on the third day, and my sister’s and brother’s place on the fourth and fifth days respectively."

During past New Years, the Xiao Family adhered to the sequence Xiao Jun mentioned for visiting relatives.

As for Tang Dingyuan and Mrs. Tang, since neither had siblings, there weren’t any special arrangements for them.

Regarding their parents—the only one still in Chuanyu was Tang Yuxin’s grandmother.

They decided to invite her over to join them for lunch today.

After breakfast.

Everyone drove to the Tang family home.

Mrs. Tang went to bring Tang Yuxin’s grandmother over.

The elderly woman’s residence wasn’t far from here; it was just down the street—a convenience for her care.

In fact, Tang Dingyuan and Mrs. Tang had tried persuading the grandmother to live with them, but she refused.

The house she lived in held memories of her and Tang Yuxin’s late grandfather. She was unwilling to leave, saying that staying in that house made her feel as though her husband was still by her side.

Moreover, her small courtyard community had many elderly residents who had known each other for decades. Their relationships were akin to family, supporting one another. Even during holidays, they celebrated together, ensuring she was never alone.

Soon, Mrs. Tang helped Tang Yuxin’s grandmother into the house.

The elderly woman immediately asked, "Where are my little ones? Where are my little ones?"

"Here, Grandma!"

Tang Yuxin smiled charmingly and pushed two baby carriages over to the grandmother’s side.

Looking at the three plump, adorable children, the grandmother beamed and pulled out three red envelopes.

"Here, here—these are for the little ones!"

At the side, Xiao Fei smiled and accepted the children’s lucky money on behalf of them.

The grandmother gazed at the three children for a while, then shifted her focus to Tang Yuxin and Xiao Fei.

"Oh my..."

"Why do I feel like Xiao Fei and Yuxin are glowing?"

"Last time I saw you, only Xiao Fei seemed to be glowing. Now Yuxin is glowing too?"

Tang Yuxin was momentarily startled before realizing the grandmother was complimenting her for looking more beautiful.

Immediately, she affectionately took the grandmother’s arm and supported her as they walked to the sofa. "Grandma, no one glows!"

Xiao Fei assisted Tang Yuxin in helping the grandmother sit down on the sofa. She pulled out another red envelope.

"Here, Xiao Fei and Yuxin—this is for you. Wishing you harmony and happiness."

"Grandma, we should be the ones honoring you!"

Xiao Fei tried to decline, but the grandmother insisted. Finally, Tang Yuxin gave Xiao Fei a look, and he accepted the envelope.

"Good kids, good kids..."

The grandmother smacked her lips contentedly, but her gaze involuntarily returned to the three little ones.

Xiao Fei noticed and picked up Da Bao, gently placing him on the grandmother’s lap while crouching beside her to support Da Bao so she wouldn’t need to carry him herself.

"Da Bao, wish Grandma a happy New Year. Grandma, this is Da Bao. He’s a boy."

To ensure the elderly woman remembered, Xiao Fei repeated himself.

Lying on his great-grandmother’s lap, Da Bao blinked his big, dark eyes.

Seemingly feeling the grandmother’s love, Da Bao suddenly smiled.

"Oh, this little one is smiling... How adorable... Toot toot toot, toot toot toot..."

The grandmother carefully teased her great-grandson.

The little boy, now a bit older, seemed more active.

After lying on her lap for a while, he started wriggling his hips, ready to turn over.

Xiao Fei placed Da Bao on the nearby sofa and then picked up Er Bao, holding him in the same way.

"Ah...?"

Er Bao gripped his father’s sleeve, stared at his great-grandmother for a moment, and shyly buried his face in Xiao Fei’s arm.

"This little one is shy! Hahaha..."

Finally, when Sanbao was placed in the grandmother’s arms, the little girl unexpectedly wet herself.

Xiao Fei hurriedly carried her to the side to quickly change her diaper.

The grandmother sat nearby, watching the three little angels on the sofa, and couldn’t help but wipe the corner of her eye.

"Grandma, why are you crying?"

Tang Yuxin noticed, startled, and hurried over to gently comfort the elderly woman.

The grandmother shook her head, looking at the children but seemingly gazing into the distance.

"I was just thinking, my dear child, if your grandfather could see this scene, he would certainly be so happy..."

"When you were little, you were just like this—a tiny thing. Back then, I could still carry you. I’d hold you and wander around the courtyard."

"Your grandfather even made a swing for you under the tree in the courtyard. Do you remember?"

"At that time, you had two little pigtails that swung side to side as you ran... In the blink of an eye, you’ve grown up, gotten married, and become a mother..."

The grandmother rambled on.

Tang Yuxin stood beside her, looking at the elderly woman, then at her own mother who was accompanying her, and finally at her children and Xiao Fei, who was diligently caring for them.

Suddenly, she seemed to understand what life meant.

What continuity meant.

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