Mrs. Sun summoned her relatives: the Golden Clan, Liu Clan, Bao clan, Su clan, Yun clan, and the daughter-in-law of the eldest son, as well as all their families. Mrs. Sun kept aside the fish needed for herself and Mr. Luo the blacksmith's family for the New Year celebration. The rest of the fish were distributed to these relatives.

Besides, some fish were also sent to Chang Geng Daniu, Li Zheng, and several village elders.

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When the fish pond is plentiful, everyone rejoices.

Sun Shi said to Da Sun Shi and Bao Su Yun, "You don't need to go back to cook at noon. Just stay here and eat. We'll have a full fish feast later, and you can stay and help me."

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Of course, the women all agreed.

Cleaning and preparing fish, he was very busy indeed.

Yang Ruqing wanted to lend a hand but couldn't find any opportunities at all.

“With so many of us here, why would we need you, a big pregnant woman, to do this? Just keep an eye on things from the side.” Da Sun said with a chuckle.

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Yang Ruqing couldn't help but laugh and cry.

Riding on the coattails of my child, I've become a key protected individual now.

Alright, then enjoy yourselves.

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At noon, the aroma of food filled the air.

Yang Huazhong's house had a spacious and bright hall, with two eight-immortal tables pieced together.

On the table, all kinds of meat and vegetarian dishes are dazzling.

Of course, the star of the show today is fish, so the portion of fish dishes takes the lead.

Stewed fish pieces, chopped pepper fish head, sour vegetable fish, boiled fish, and small fried fish coated with barley flour.

A table full of delicious food was laid out, making everyone's mouths water.

Yang Ruqing was also intoxicated.

The little one in her belly seemed to have smelled the aroma too, waking up and wriggling inside.

She secretly patted her own belly and told him in her heart, "What's the rush, little one? Wait a while, Mom will start eating soon!"

Mother and child share a special bond, that little one seemed to really understand her unspoken words, and finally calmed down.

She smiled with satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad. Able to communicate and reason, such a good little one."

"Why are you all just sitting there? Come on, everyone, pick up your chopsticks and eat!"

Mrs. Sun and Ms. Bao served the last dish, stir-fried spinach, onto the table and invited everyone to start eating.

Lao Yang said: "You guys cooked so many dishes, you must be tired. Come sit down and eat together!"

The father-in-law personally invited the daughters-in-law to sit down for a meal, which was rare in the Lao Yang family.

Usually, the wives who cook dinner are the last to eat, and they usually eat in the kitchen.

All of them, including Bao Suoyun, looked surprised and honored.

Seeing this, Yang Huazhong quickly stood up and said to Mrs. Sun and the others: "You've worked hard, come on, everyone sit down and have a meal."

A meal, everyone ate heartily and drank their fill.

After the meal and drinks, the women went to the backyard to wash the dishes, while the men stayed in the front yard, drinking tea and chatting.

Old Yang and his several sons were discussing the upcoming busy season.

Yang Ruqing sat in the nearby warm bucket, basking in the fire, sipping tea, cracking melon seeds, and acting as a qualified audience member.

Old Yang was in high spirits, his face flushed with drink.

Sitting there, he was telling a group of grandchildren: “Our family has been busy from the beginning to the end of the year, working early and late, braving wind and rain, just for a living.”

“The whole year has been busy and tiring. Now that it’s finally the twelfth lunar month, we are approaching the New Year. This is a joyous occasion, so we should prepare well.”

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At the table, Yang Huazhong, Yang Humin and Yang Huaizhou brothers all pricked up their ears to listen.

Lao Yang continued, "Busy year, busy year, what are we busy with? Nothing more than the following aspects:"

“Dust beating, Nian sugar, sending the Kitchen God to heaven, killing the year pig, chicken duck…”

"Haha, there's a lot to keep busy with!"

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“Come on, Father, let me light it for you.”

Yang Huazhong quickly got up and lit the pipe for Lao Yangtou.

Lao Yang took a puff, exhaled a circle of pungent smoke, and then continued, "Our five households, when we come back to stir sugar for the New Year, let's discuss it and pool our resources. We can all help out, with more hands making light work."

Yang Huazhong nodded, and Yang Huaming and Yang Huazhou also had no objections.

Yang Huaming said, "Father, I heard that several families in our village are getting married this year during the twelfth lunar month. We, the Yang family, should go and congratulate them when the time comes. Let's give everyone the same amount of gift money so that we won't be picked on. What do you think?"

For this proposal, Lao Yang nodded.

When fellow villagers have important events, our Yang family of five houses contributes the same amount.

"If you're friendly with the villager in charge of a particular house, you can add some extra money on top of the agreed share. That's definitely possible." He said.

Everyone else nodded.

When it came to this marriage, Old Yang took his pipe from his mouth and fixed his gaze on Yang Yongxian in the crowd.

"Yongjin became a father, and over at Yongzhi's place, they heard that the third grandson's daughter-in-law was also pregnant."

"Ching'er is looking at the fact that she will be giving birth after the New Year, but our family's eldest grandson Yongxian's marriage is a pain in my old bones!"

At this point, Lao Yang's smile vanished from his face, and he sighed heavily.

Among the crowd, Yang Yongxian lowered his eyes. On his pale and handsome face, a strange reddish hue flickered.

It's like shyness, but also something else entirely.

Here, Old Yang looked at Yang Yongxian and continued, "Your elder brother is gone, but I, your grandfather, am still here. Yang Yongxian's marriage, it's my responsibility to worry about."

“When I’m gone one day, it’ll be up to all of you uncles to worry about Yongxian's marriage…"

Upon hearing this from Old Yangtou, Yang Huazhong smiled.

“Father, what are you saying!” the man said, glancing at Yang Yongxian.

“Our Yongxian has talent and beauty. He previously delayed getting married because he was focused on studying. Now, he has a higher standard, so he hasn't found a suitable girl yet.”

Yang Huazhong said.

Those on the sidelines, including Yang Ruoheng, all nodded secretly.

Ever since Big Brother gave up pursuing official positions and focused on being a teacher in the village, the Lao Yang family began to busy themselves finding him a wife.

He had looked at several girls before and after, but he did not find any of them suitable. Therefore, his marriage was constantly delayed.

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In the blink of an eye, a year has gone by.

Yang Yongxian's marriage also became a big deal for the Yang family's main branch, and the villagers often gossiped about it behind their backs.

Some people even speculate that Big Brother Yang Yongxian doesn't like women.

Yang Ruqing's thoughts were quickly interrupted by Lao Yangtou's voice.

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“Your eldest brother passed away this year, according to the customs of our region, this is a great filial piety.”

“As the eldest son, Yongxian cannot marry unless he does so within the hundred days of filial piety following his father’s death. Otherwise, after the hundred days, he must observe three years of mourning for his father before he can marry.”

“After three years, Yongjin and Qing'er’s children could all make soy sauce. He became a real older brother, the harder it was to get married as he got older, what can be done?”

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The entire room fell silent, all eyes turned to Yang Yongxian, a mixture of affection, pity, and helplessness in their gaze.

Yang Yongxian suddenly raised his head at this moment, his face flushed red.

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