The flowers are still sweet in Pinellia

Chapter 10

Although they came to C City to celebrate the New Year, You Zimo's family still went to his grandma's house for a reunion on New Year's Eve.As a "special" guest, Mu Yan deserved the same treatment.

You Zimo's grandparents' concern for Mu Yan moved her very much.The old lady hugged her, couldn't help crying, and murmured, "Jianzhang's daughter, I haven't seen you since I was 9 years old. You are so beautiful."

Grandma You was very emotional. Without her father, her grandson might never come back.And the girl in front of her was so slim and graceful that people couldn't take their eyes off her.

"Grandma..." Mu Yan choked up and shouted, and the old lady couldn't help hugging her even tighter.

"Mom." Fang Suyun came over and whispered a few words into Grandma You's ear.Seeing the exchange of expressions between the two, Mu Yan showed a hint of confusion.

Grandma You nodded to Fang Suyun, then turned her head, held Mu Yan's hand, and smiled kindly, "Jianzhang is a good person, and so is my daughter."

After a while, Fang Suyun came out of the room and handed the delicate box in her hand to Grandma You.

Grandma You opened the box, and a violet jade pendant tied with a red silk ribbon came into her eyes instantly.

The jade pendant is exquisite and translucent, exuding a lustrous luster under the sun, which is dazzlingly beautiful.

Grandma You looked at her with kind eyes, "Mu Yan, this is the wish of me and Zimo's grandfather. I have wanted to give it to you for so many years, and today I finally have the chance."

Mu Yan shook her head, "Grandma, I can't accept such an expensive gift."

Grandma You's kind eyes showed firmness, "Mu Yan, this is the wish of his grandfather and me, you must accept it."

"Let grandma put it on for you, okay?"

Seeing Grandma You's persistence, Mu Yan had no choice but to nod her head.Grandma You smiled and put the jade pendant around her neck.

……

New Year's Eve is for reunion, and home is the only harbor for a person.

On the afternoon of the [-]th, You Zimo's uncle and aunt also rushed to his mother's house one after another.

Both were still in school when the incident happened.

Seeing Mu Yan, You Zimo's uncle and sister-in-law were also very excited, but the most excited was You Zimo's cousin You Zihua, the little girl had been staring at Mu Yan since entering the door.

Mu Yan walked over, took her hand lightly, and asked with a smile, "Your name is You Zihua, right?"

The girl nodded with a smile, took Mu Yan's hand, and said a little shyly, "Sister, you are so beautiful..."

"Thank you." Mu Yan smiled at the little girl, "You too, very cute."

Hearing this, the girl couldn't help smiling sweetly, and asked, "Are you brother's girlfriend?"

"No, I'm the daughter of your aunt's friend. I'm coming to celebrate the New Year at home this year. Are you welcome?"

You Zihua smiled and said 'hmm'.

Mu Yan caressed the girl's hair, she knew that she should hide her true identity, although You Zimo's uncle and aunt knew whose child she was, but You Zimo's younger sister didn't know, didn't know his identity My brother has been through such terrible things.

"Mu Yan." Just as she was chatting with You Zihua, You Zimo's sister-in-law You Yiting came over, "Mu Yan, can you come here?"

"Yeah." Mu Yan turned her head and said to You Zihua with a smile, "Wait for me."

Mu Yan followed You Yiting to the study room, You Yiting gently knocked the door of the study room, then went to the table and picked up a box to Mu Yan.

Her eyes were full of smiles, and her voice was gentle, "Mu Yan, this Swiss watch is a wish from uncle Zimo and I, please accept it."

Looking at the exquisite lady's watch in the box, Mu Yan hurriedly shook her head, "Auntie, I can't take it, absolutely not." Just now Grandma You gave her a jade pendant, and now it's another delicate Swiss watch.She absolutely can't.

"No." For Mu Yan's refusal, You Yiting shook her head resolutely, "You must accept, this is our intention."

"I..." Mu Yan paused, and under You Yiting's gaze, she finally said, "Thank you, aunt."

You Yiting smiled slightly, "Such a good girl will definitely find a good family in the future."

"En." Mu Yan smiled sweetly.This year is really unusual.

……

The most important thing about a family reunion is to have a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner together.You Zimo once told Mu Yan that Fang Suyun would personally cook a few big dishes for the New Year's Eve dinner every year.Although it can't catch up with the standard of a few-star chef, it still has its own flavor.

"Dinner is ready." Fang Suyun yelled to the people in the living room, and the few people sitting and chatting in the living room put down the melon seeds or fruits in their hands, got up and walked to the dining room.

As a guest, Mu Yan was supposed to sit opposite her elders, but Grandma You insisted on letting her sit beside her, while You Zimo was given special treatment by Fang Suyun in the name of taking care of Mu Yan. By Mu Yan's side.

Grandma You put a thick slice of salted duck on Mu Yan's plate, and said with a smile, "Try it."

Mu Yan took a sip, then looked up at Fang Suyun, "Auntie made this all by herself?"

Fang Suyun smiled and nodded, "How does it taste?"

"It's delicious." Mu Yan gave a pertinent evaluation.

"Really?" Upon hearing this answer, Fang Suyun immediately burst into a bright smile, she smiled at Mu Yan and said, "Then eat more."

Then she turned her head to look at You Zimo, "Zimo, there is a pair of chopsticks, pick some more food for Mu Yan."

"Yeah." You Zimo nodded with a smile.

……

Topics at the New Year's Eve dinner, from state affairs to family trifles, the whole family's communication during the year is concentrated at this moment.

I don't know who changed the topic to which family got married and had children. Grandma You immediately focused her attention on You Yiting. The old lady looked very seriously, "Yiting, you and Mingyuan have been talking for several years. Alright, when are you going to get married?"

Mu Yan once heard from You Zimo that his sister-in-law You Yiting met Gu Mingyuan who was also an international student when she was studying in Switzerland.

You Yiting paused, "Mom, next year, I'm not discussing it with him, his family said they are going to let us get married next year."

"It's fine like this." Grandma You relieved her heart a little, and immediately turned her head, looked at You Zimo, and said with some complaints, "Zimo, you child, you are not young, but you still have a daughter You haven't made any friends yet, you want grandma to die... grandma is still waiting to have a great-grandson."

Hearing this, You Zimo's face instantly revealed a hint of embarrassment, Mu Yan glanced at him, and was about to say 'he has someone he likes' but after thinking about it, she still stopped.

At the critical moment, Fang Suyun stepped forward. She took a look at her son and smoothed things over with a smile, "Mom, Zimo is not young anymore. It's his freedom to find him or not. Don't we elders just want him to be happy?" ?”

Grandma You still insisted on her opinion, she turned her head to look at Mu Yan again, "I think Mu Yan is really a good child, it would be great to marry Zimo from our family."

Hearing this, You Zimo choked up suddenly, and his handsome face suddenly turned red.

When Grandma You was about to say the next sentence, she was interrupted by You Zimo's grandfather, "Why do you, an old lady, care so much about the affairs of the younger generation?"

You Zimo's aunt also hurriedly persuaded: "Yes, Mom, Zimo is such an excellent child, and he will definitely bring you back a granddaughter-in-law who will satisfy you in the future."

Mu Yan also smiled, "Yes, Grandma, you misunderstood, brother Zimo and I don't have that kind of relationship." He already has someone he likes, and she also...

"That's it..." After hearing this sentence, Grandma You showed a trace of regret, as if she was not reconciled to the failure of her matchmaker, she smiled at Mu Yan and said, "Mu Yan, I will come here more often... ..."

"Okay." Mu Yan lowered her eyebrows and smiled slightly, she didn't notice the loss and pain that flashed in the eyes of the people around her at all.

……

On the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, Uncle Benshan still carried out the spirit of serving the people by entertaining the public. He not only amused the audience in the audience, but also made the audience sitting in front of the TV laugh out loud.

"Haha, this year's skit is still so interesting." You Zimo's uncle smiled, "I've been waiting for his show every year."

You Zimo's grandfather gave a pertinent evaluation, "Yes, I watched this Spring Festival Gala, and I just pointed at him to support the scene alone. Why did everyone wait so long, isn't it just for his show?"

"Yes, Dad, isn't there a rumor on the Internet that he is no longer going to participate in the Spring Festival Gala?" You Lijun also said.

"The sketch world now relies on them. If they don't act, who will watch it now?"

Grandpa You Zimo's words sparked heated discussions among the crowd.

Seeing the closeness of the family, Mu Yan felt an inexplicable sour feeling in her heart.

If her father hadn't left, wouldn't she have it all?

But there are no assumptions in this world. Just as she was deep in thought, You Zihua took her hand lightly and whispered something in her ear, "Sister, can you come with me?"

Mu Yan was slightly startled, then smiled, "Okay."

You Zihua is a very lively girl, she dragged Mu Yan to the study room, took out a stack of white paper from the cabinet, and handed it to Mu Yan, "Sister, these are my paintings, what do you think? "

"Did you draw these?" Mu Yan flipped through a few and gave her an appreciative smile, "The paintings are really good."

Seeing Mu Yan seriously admiring her paintings, You Zihua took her hand and asked in a low voice, "Sister, aren't you really my brother's girlfriend?"

Looking at the innocent girl, Mu Yan really wanted to ask, 'What are you thinking about in this age', but she still patted her head and said softly, "There is something wrong between us. They are relatives, so they cannot be boyfriend and girlfriend."

You Zihua curled his lips, seeming to be a little regretful.

"What's the matter, are you unhappy?" Mu Yan stroked the girl's hair, "Why do you think so?"

"He always picks up food for you." You Zihua looked at Mu Yan seriously, "My mother said that a man is nice to a woman, and she just picks up whatever she wants. My brother has been picking up food for you just now." Dish, mom can see it too."

"Really?" Mu Yan chuckled, she didn't know how to answer this question.It was true that You Zimo had been serving food for her just now, but wasn't that what the aunt asked for?

While the two were talking, the door of the study was suddenly opened.

"Brother." You Zihua happily ran towards the person who came, and threw himself into his arms.

You Zimo fondled her hair, "What are you talking to my sister?"

"I'm showing my sister my paintings..." You Zihua looked back at Mu Yan, and said shyly, "My sister said that my paintings are very good."

Mu Yan smiled and nodded, "Yes. Her paintings are really good."

You Zihua looked at You Zimo, "Brother, are you also looking for sister?"

You Zimo shook his head with a faint smile, "No. I'm here to look for you, my aunt is looking for you, so go out with me."

Hearing this sentence, You Zihua curled his lips with regret, "Are you going out now?"

"Go." You Zimo stroked her head gently.

You Zihua looked back at Mu Yan, and said with some regret, "Then sister, I'll go out first."

"Yeah." Mu Yan smiled slightly, "I'll see you later."

After handing over You Zihua to his aunt, You Zimo just returned to the study.

Walking slowly in front of Mu Yan, he said softly, "I'm sorry."

Eh?Mu Yan was slightly stunned, "Brother Zimo, why do you say that?"

You Zimo paused, "Don't take what grandma said at the dinner table just now."

Mu Yan lowered her eyes and smiled slightly. The speaker had no intention, but the listener had intention, "It's okay, Brother Zimo, I don't mind."

Somewhat hesitant, she looked up at him, "But Grandma You is right, Brother Zimo, your qualifications are so good, you really should find a girl who matches you."

As soon as the words fell, the study room fell into a moment of silence, and suddenly, You Zimo's clear and mellow voice rang in her ears, "Mu Yan, do you also think I should look for a relationship that truly belongs to me? ?”

Looking up from Youzi's painting, she stared at Youzimo's bright and deep black eyes, and there was something inexplicable in them that made her feel like she was asking a very stupid question.

"Yeah. Brother Zimo, you are so good, many girls will like you." Suddenly, with a chuckle, she said, "Let's go out too."

When parting, You Zihua gave Mu Yan one of her favorite paintings.

At the end, she turned around and asked, "Sister, will you come to play often in the future?"

Looking at the innocent eyes of the girl, Mu Yan couldn't help but smile sweetly, and said "Yes..."

Hearing this, You Zihua reluctantly waved goodbye to Mu Yan.

(End of this chapter)