Chapter: 2402

Grandpa Du Zhenhua asked, "Hailing, you're going to Jinling, isn't it for Long En?"

Du Hailing nodded and said straightforwardly, "Yes, Dad. It's been something I've always wanted to do, but circumstances didn't allow me to. Now that there are fewer constraints, I want to hurry up and go as soon as possible and fulfill this long-held wish."

Grandpa Du Zhenhua's expression turned slightly melancholic as he deeply sighed and said, "Long En, Long En, who would have thought that Long En couldn't even get married? It's truly the biggest regret of my lifetime."

Grandpa Du Zhenhua let out a deep sigh, causing everyone's expression to become slightly melancholic.

Old Grandma Du hastily patted him on the back and whispered sternly: "You're always so stubborn, don't delay things. Quickly get the children ready for lunch!"

Du Zhenhua sighed: "Ah, Hailing is really big now, she sees many things clearer than us. I'm just talking from my heart, no need to be too sensitive about it."

On the side, Du Hailing nodded seriously and said: "Mom, this time's business doesn't make me angry or upset at all, so you don't have to be so sensitive either."

Old Grandma Du looked astonished: "Hailing, you've been kept in the dark for so many years. You're not even slightly upset?"

Du Hailing spoke seriously: "I'm not upset; on the contrary, I feel relieved."

Du Zhenhua laughed: "That's a good thing! Relief is a good thing! Talking from my heart, all these years I've felt you weren't happy, and now you can finally come out. Dad is really glad for you!"

Du Hailing nodded seriously and smiled slightly: "Thanks, Dad!"

Du Zhenhua chuckled loudly and quickly waved his hand: "Let's go, let's eat! Haimeng, you three brothers will accompany me to drink a couple of cups tonight!"

As the eldest son of Du family, Du Haimeng didn't hesitate to nod and say: "Alright, Dad! Tonight we'll all gather and have a good time drinking a few cups!"

Du Haiqing's sister, Du Hai Ping, also busy with a smile said: "Dad, is there red wine at home? We three sisters will accompany you to drink a bit!"

Old Six Du Hai Mei smiled and said: "That's great, Dad! I'll follow my older sister to accompany you to drink a bit!"

Du Zhenhua was immediately delighted and laughed loudly: "Alright! The three of us won't return until the New Year, so we're going to celebrate it today!"

Du Hai Mei hurriedly said: "Dad, when it's time for the New Year, we want to come accompany you, but you don't let us"

Du Zhenhua spoke seriously: "You've married into the Shen family and are the wife of the Shen family. It's only natural that you spend the New Year with your in-laws. The three older sisters are also the same. This is a custom. All three brothers will come to accompany me and your mom for the New Year, but if the three sisters also come, people might say I'm an old fool who only thinks about my own family."

Du Hai Mei hurriedly said: "I understand, Dad! I've already talked it over with Shen Sihong. Next year's New Year's Eve, we'll come accompany you again."

Du Zhenhua laughed: "Wait till then, see what Little Shen thinks. If he doesn't want to, don't force him either."

Subsequently, Du family's three sons and daughters gathered around the elderly couple and walked into the dining hall.

At this moment, the dining hall was already set with a beautifully prepared copper pot in the middle of the table, with charcoal flames burning brightly and a clear soup simmering outside. The table was already filled with various sliced lamb dishes that were popular among Old Beijing people, who preferred to eat hand-chopped fresh lamb rather than machine-cut lamb wraps from restaurants.

Hand-chopped lamb meat is very meticulous, with different names depending on the location, such as brain meat, belly meat, large three sections, small three sections, and yellow gourd strips.

Different meats have different cutting methods, sizes, and thicknesses, with many sayings.

The Du family people are rarely extravagant or wasteful, but they are extremely particular about things. However, it's not about showing off or prices, but about flavors and essences. JrNovels.com