At that moment, Lou Xiaoe emerged from the kitchen carrying a tray of steaming hot dishes. Seeing this, Xushu quickly put down his chess pieces and hurried over to help. With the assistance of Tan Yali, the successor to the Tan cuisine tradition, the New Year's Eve dinner was exceptionally lavish. Xushu opened a storage cabinet, took out a bottle of Moutai and a few sodas, asked everyone for their preferences, then poured a glass of liquor for Lou Bancheng and himself before opening the sodas.
Looking at the table full of delicious food and the family gathered around him, Xushu felt a deep sense of happiness and contentment. Lou Bancheng raised his glass, smiling at everyone, and Xushu and the others quickly followed suit.
"New year, new beginnings," Lou Bancheng said loudly. "I hope we all have a smooth, happy, and healthy year ahead! And also, Xiaoe and Xushu, you two need to put in some effort. Your mother and I are dreadfully bored at home!"
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