I was a stepmother in ancient times, and I led my whole family to wealth.

Chapter 286 Visitors at home

Finally, Dongfang Jin held a small Spring Festival party at home for everyone, and everyone in the family had to go on stage to perform.

It doesn't matter what you perform, even if it's a joke or a folk tale. Everyone is encountering this kind of thing for the first time, so they are all a little hesitant and reserved.

In the end, Grandma Yu was the first to stand up, smiling at everyone and saying, "I'll tell you a little story I heard when I was a child."

Legend has it that a piglet and a dog got lost in the forest.

The pig said to the dog, "Don't worry, I have a way to find my way home."

The puppy asked anxiously, "What's the solution?"

The little pig said in a serious tone, "Just follow me. I have a very sensitive nose and I can smell the scent of home."

As a result, they walked for a very long time, but still couldn't find their home.

Finally, the little pig sighed and said, "Sigh, it seems the flavor in my house is too bland; I can't find my way."

The children were amused by Grandma Yu's expressive face and laughed so hard they almost fell over.

The adults couldn't help but laugh, and even Lu Yunqing, who was usually serious, showed a rare smile.

Next, everyone relaxed and Mengshan, Zhaocai, Jinbao, and Laiyun all stepped forward to tell their stories.

The girls sang folk tunes, instantly making the atmosphere of the mini-party even more lively and joyful.

After the laughter subsided, everyone continued to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival.

The children continued playing...

But everyone's heart was filled with warmth and happiness, because at this special moment, they felt the warmth and joy of home.

This atmosphere, like the red lanterns and festive couplets, warms everyone's heart, making this Spring Festival even more unforgettable and wonderful.

Early on the third day of the Lunar New Year, Gu Chenglin planned to drive his family back to Lingwu Village to visit his brothers.

Before he even left the house, Dongfang Jin said that Lin Yu, Gu Chunsheng, Xu Changsheng, and Sun Xing had each arrived at his house in an oxcart.

Okay, no need to go.

As soon as Grandpa Xu entered the door, he called out, "Xiao Jin, I've come here today for your wine."

Dongfang Jin was talking to Gu Chenglin about Ruyi when the three children, standing at the kitchen door, overheard Grandpa Xu's words.

Gu Jingye: "Young lady, it's Master Xu."

Dongfang Jin nodded: "Hehe, it seems we don't need to go back to the village today."

As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Jingye and Caiwei visibly breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed neither of them wanted to return to the village.

"Happy New Year, Auntie!" Sun Qingzhuang, Sun Laibao, and Sun Qingdong, the three children, ran over.

"Happy New Year, Auntie!" Lin Ziyao said, pulling Lin Ziyu along.

"Happy New Year, Auntie!" This was the first time Dongfang Jin had met Xu Changhua's family and Xu Changshan's family.

Several children ran over and surrounded Dongfang Jin. Dongfang Jin took out red envelopes from her sleeve: "Come on, Auntie will give you red envelopes. Stand still and each of you will receive one."

This is Xiaozhuang's, this is Xiaodong's, Laibao, this is yours, Ziyao, Ziyu..."

The three children from the Sun family, holding red envelopes, greeted Gu Chenglin as he came out: "Happy New Year, Uncle Chenglin!"

The other children were still somewhat reserved around him, as if they were quite afraid of Gu Chenglin.

When Dongfang Jin saw Grandpa Xu enter, she quickly walked over and said, "Happy New Year, Grandpa Xu."

Grandpa Xu smiled broadly: "Good, good, all good."

“Hey, what are you saying? It’s not proper to invite you to our house,” Gu Chenglin said, jogging a few steps to help Grandpa Xu into the house.

Grandpa Xu, supported by him, was very pleased: "We farmers don't have so many rules, this is very well arranged."

Seeing that Grandpa Xu seemed less energetic than usual, Dongfang Jin didn't ask and quickly stepped forward to support him: "Grandpa Xu, our family is just about to go back to the village."

If it were... well, we'd run into each other no matter how fast we rushed. What time did you leave already?

If we're talking about time, it's only 7:30 in the morning.

Grandpa Xu said with a smile, "Behind us are Uncle Gu and his fourth son and his wife, Lin Lizheng and his eldest son's family, and Clan Chief Sun and Sun Xing's family. Haven't I been here twice before? Changhua asked me to lead the way."

Dongfang Jin recalled how Chunlan and the others had been beaten so badly, and how Xiaojun had gone to fetch a doctor from the county. He happened to run into Grandpa Xu at Yonghetang and brought him along.

Pretending to be surprised: "Ah, Gu Chenglin, Shi Tou, hurry up, Caiwei, go back and call Brother Xiaojun and Uncle, and tell them that we have guests at home!"

Wenwen, tell Grandma Jun to make more breakfast.

Gu Chenglin...

My wife is really funny.

Caiwei pulled Yang Wenwen to the kitchen: "Hey."

This is all in the kitchen.

Gu Chenglin helped Grandpa Xu into the main hall, and Dongfang Jin and Gu Jingye ran out. To their surprise, there were four oxcarts full of people.

"Happy New Year, Uncle Village Head! Happy New Year, Auntie! Happy New Year, Grandpa Sun!"

Gu Jingye followed his mother and greeted everyone in turn: "Happy New Year, Grandpa Lin! Happy New Year, Grandma Lin! Happy New Year, Auntie! Happy New Year, Brother Yao!"

"Happy New Year, Uncle! Happy New Year, Aunt! Happy New Year, Uncle Xu! Happy New Year, Auntie..."

Upon seeing the last oxcart, the people called out again, "Grandpa Sun, Grandpa Gu, Fourth Grandfather, Fourth Grandmother, Happy New Year!"

Aunt Gu got out of the car with a smile, hugged Gu Jingye affectionately, and said happily, "Good, our Shitou has grown taller again. It seems that your mother is feeding you very well."

Gu Jingye's face was full of smiles: "Yes, it's all delicious. Please come inside, it's cold outside."

Aunt Gu smiled and said, "Alright, alright, everything was fine when we left, but the wind picked up in just a little while."

At this moment, Xiao Jun ran out and greeted everyone one by one to wish them a Happy New Year. Then he led Sun Xing and the others to drive the oxcart into the courtyard through the side gate, which was the area specifically for oxcarts.

Dongfang Jin invited everyone into the courtyard. The group looked at Dongfang Jin, who was wearing a well-tailored purplish-red dress. The dress had a deep violet base with a subtle dark red gradient at the edges.

The skirt swayed gently, like a violet blooming in the morning light, exuding both nobility and liveliness.

The purplish-red color, like the brightest star in the deep night sky, set off her fair and delicate skin, adding to her beauty and elegance.

The delicate embroidery on her dress shimmered in the breeze, and every step she took exuded endless charm and elegance, making her look like a fairy stepping out of a painting.

Her hair was as black as ink, gently tied up, with a few stray strands fluttering in the wind, contrasting beautifully with her purplish-red dress, making her face appear even more delicate and beautiful. Her eyes, as they moved, seemed to reveal a gentle and intelligent nature that could see into people's hearts.

Yang Zhu was stunned for a moment: "Our Xiao Jin is getting more and more beautiful."

She seemed like a completely different person when I first met her.

The village headwoman nodded in agreement: "Yes, girls change a lot as they grow up, and they become more and more beautiful."

She's no longer the skinny, small girl she used to be.

Dongfang Jin felt a little embarrassed by everyone's praise and quickly led them into the house.

……

Sun Xing looked at the carport and said, "Not bad, there are still so many troughs."

Lin Yu looked at the pile of hay to the side and laughed: "Well, my donkey can spend the New Year at your house too."

Hearing this, Gu Chenglin walked over happily, took a ladle, tore open the burlap sack, and scooped out a large ladle of corn kernels: "Then let them eat their fill, and you can stay here in peace."

After saying that, he looked at Sun Xing and said, "Third Brother, didn't we agree to go to your house today?"

"Bringing several elders to our house like this is just making things difficult for my brother, isn't it?"

Sun Xing glanced at Lin Yu and sighed, "We only decided to come to your house last night."

When Gu Chenglin heard him say this, he frowned and remained silent, realizing that his third brother's words had a hidden meaning.

Lin Yu smiled wryly: "It's your two younger sisters..."

"Didn't Gu Yaohui always live in the county? He came home a few days ago, I wonder what he said."

Aunt Gu made a scene at home again, and when she went to the Gu clan chief's house, Gu Yucheng wouldn't even open the door for her.

Then she came to my house and said that Gu Yaozong had sold Gu Meiyu.