The feast was prepared luxuriously, as this was the last day of the year.

There were quite a few kids in the house, so a small table was set up specifically for them, while the adults sat at a large round table.

At the dinner table, Xu He asked Madam Chen if they would be going back to their hometown to celebrate the New Year.

"No, let’s just celebrate here, we’re busy here." Madam Chen refused outright. There wasn’t much to go back to in the hometown, only Xu Mumu’s great uncle’s family as a relative there.

As for the daughters-in-law wanting to go back to their maternal homes, that was their own business.

Madam Chen and the others didn’t want to return, and Xu He didn’t insist. Celebrating here over these few days was fine too.

The New Year period was the happiest time for the kids, especially for Fengfeng, with endless snacks that he normally wouldn’t have the chance to eat.

Kangkang, who was the same age as Fengfeng, was much more introverted, either sitting obediently next to Qian Ying or being held by Xu Xue, and was too shy to reach for food himself, needing his two sisters to hand him some.

When they went back in the evening, it was Yin Yang who drove them home.

Xu Mumu had just finished washing up when she was hugged by Yin Yang.

"Wife, I’ve been working so hard, why aren’t you pregnant yet?" Yin Yang gently rubbed Xu Mumu’s belly. His wife liked kids, and naturally, he wanted a child of their own even more.

"These things can’t be rushed, it all depends on fate." Xu Mumu chuckled, she was eating well, drinking well, and sleeping soundly, in great health. As for having children, she liked kids but was going with the flow.

"I’m not in a hurry either, I just know you like them." Yin Yang chuckled lightly.

That night, Yin Yang made extra efforts just to have a child sooner.

Xu Mumu rubbed her waist, feeling a bit sore again.

"Has that lab been built yet?" Xu Mumu asked Yin Yang while eating tangyuan. The tangyuan in the bowl was a bit too sweet and large. There were only five in Xu Mumu’s bowl, filling a small bowl. She couldn’t eat more, it was too cloying.

"It’s finished, but the equipment for the lab will take about another month to arrive." Yin Yang explained the situation to Xu Mumu.

"The building itself is only now completed, we still can’t move in, it needs airing out for a bit. When the equipment arrives, it’ll be about ready. Rest up during this time." Yin Yang said helplessly, knowing his wife was still concerned about the lab.

"Alright, during this period, I’ll go help with the small stall." Xu Mumu nodded. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"Yeah, don’t overwork yourself." Yin Yang nodded, things were gradually getting on track here, allowing him to gradually let go and have more time with his wife in the future.

Meanwhile, Li Caixia had already called her own family to arrange returning for New Year on the third day.

Early on the third day, the whole family got into Yin Yang’s car and set off for the Red Star Production Team.

During the visit, Xu Mumu once again witnessed her parents’ bragging skills. Both of them were central figures at the Red Star Production Team. While they were boasting, quite a few people came over to listen.

Xu Mumu’s cousins were quite envious, but they had all gotten married, and now Xu Mumu had several nieces and nephews, handing out quite a few red envelopes.

She wasn’t that concerned about the money, but her aunt started asking why they weren’t planning to have children even after being married for a year.

Xu Mumu was a bit troubled, it seemed like wherever she went, there were people urging her to have kids.

On the way back from her grandpa’s house, Xu Mumu fell asleep leaning against the car, while Li Caixia was all excited. Coming back was always the happiest time for her. Her sister was no longer a match for her. Now, every time she returned to Old Li’s family, it was her show.

"Mumu, wake up, we’re home." Yin Yang gently shook Xu Mumu awake. If there weren’t so many people around, he would’ve carried her inside.

"We’re here." Xu Mumu opened her eyes, still a bit groggy, but the surroundings were familiar, so she got up.

"Did you not sleep well last night? You fell asleep so quickly this afternoon?" Li Caixia asked, pulling Xu Mumu aside.

"I slept fine." Xu Mumu replied awkwardly. She genuinely hadn’t slept well, being exhausted by a certain man, while he seemed especially energetic.

"Mom, Mumu is tired, I’ll take her back to rest. You all clean up and sleep early too." Yin Yang said to his mother-in-law, meeting the pitiful look from his little wife, so he just had to take her away, sparing her from more embarrassment.

"Alright, alright, you two sleep early. Health is important, don’t wear yourselves out." Li Caixia waved them off with a smile, feeling more and more pleased with her son-in-law. Her daughter really did have a good eye.

Xu Mumu: ...Who knows whether her mom’s words had any double meaning.

Back in the room, Xu Mumu pinched Yin Yang’s waist hard, putting the blame on him.

"Ouch, ouch, wife, it hurts!" Yin Yang immediately cried out.

"I didn’t even use that much force, what are you yelling about?" Xu Mumu rolled her eyes, knowing full well how much strength she had used, it wasn’t much.

"Wife, I knew you cared about me the most." Yin Yang grinned, getting close to Xu Mumu.

"Go away, I’m dead tired, all because you carried on so long last night." Rolling her eyes again, Xu Mumu went to wash up. She planned to ignore him tonight, aiming for a good night’s sleep.

Fortunately, even Yin Yang understood that Xu Mumu was tired, so he didn’t bother her that night.

The next morning, when Xu Mumu woke up, only her grandparents and two younger brothers were at home; everyone else had gone out.

"Grandma, where are my parents?" Xu Mumu asked while eating a bowl of noodles. Grandma’s cooking was getting better and better, with two fried eggs in it—delicious.

"They went to find a shop." Madam Chen said calmly. Since it was already the fourth day, the streets were bustling, with many shops already open.

So, her parents were also getting anxious, leaving early.

They had already quit their jobs. Seeing how much money her grandparents were making, they couldn’t sit still any longer. Those jobs were going nowhere, so opening a small store themselves would surely be more profitable.

Back at home, Xu Xue was also discussing with Qian Ying and her husband about opening a small shop, thanks to Qian Ying’s good cooking skills. They could easily earn money with some snacks.

Honestly, Qian Ying was really tempted. After all, there were two kids to raise at home, a son who would need to study, get married, and so on. They couldn’t always rely on their eldest daughter, who probably wasn’t willing either. They needed to have money in their own hands.