The Shen Family’s New Year’s Eve dinner, ever since they were blessed with Shen Tianxing, started being held at Shen Tianxing’s ho from the second year on.
From the old Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen, to Uncle Shen Wenjun’s family, Second Uncle Shen Wenzheng’s family, and Shen Tianxing’s own family, they all gathered together.
They also were quite willing to reunite at Shen Tianxing’s ho, for it is there, during the New Year’s celebration, they dined on the most irresistible delicacies.
So, every year’s New Year’s Eve dinner at the Shen Family’s, including watching the Spring Festival Gala and staying up late, was always exceptionally lively.
Shen Tianxing was very fond of the New Year’s atmosphere at ho.
Of the four cousins studying in Capital City, only Second Cousin Shen Tianzhi had to work on New Year’s. Uncle’s third son, Tianbo, Second Uncle’s fourth son, Tianyu, and fifth son, Tianrui, all returned for the New Year’s celebration.
Second Cousin Shen Tianzhi now works in the Capital City Military Region. He had already taken leave to co ho for his eldest cousin’s wedding to Fu Chaoying. This New Year’s, it was others’ turn to take leave, so he had to stay on duty and couldn’t co ho. There was no choice but to make phone calls to wish everyone a happy new year.
Now this large family, aside from during special occasions, could only get together like this for New Year’s.
In a few more years, when the other cousins have also graduated and started working and getting married, it will likely be even harder for such a large family to gather together.
But that’s just the way things are.
Eagles must leave the nest once they have grown, spreading their wings to soar through the vast sky.
It’s the sa for people.
As soon as the cousins arrived at her ho, their first priority was to find Shen Tianxing. First, they wanted to spar with her to hone their martial arts, and secondly, they wished to bond and connect with Shen Tianxing.
They were afraid their dearly beloved little sister may be whisked away by soone else, and if they didn’t see her for a long ti, she might forget about them.
In terms of martial arts, to keep their spirits up and prevent arrogance, Shen Tianxing once again gave them a thorough thrashing.
She made them profoundly understand that "There are skies beyond skies, people beyond people."
Out in the world, they could certainly be considered top-notch experts, but in front of the formidable Shen Tianxing, they always felt like their combat power was nothing but bottom-tier.
When it ca to bonding, Shen Tianxing knew each of her cousins were big food lovers, so she gifted them a huge assortnt of food and drinks, as well as so elixirs and Spirit Pills to enhance their physical abilities and combat power, making them incredibly happy.
Their appreciation and gratitude for Shen Tianxing couldn’t be expressed in words; figuratively speaking, they would give their lives for her without a mont’s hesitation.
Each one had also brought gifts for their dear sister Shen Tianxing, which was an essential part of New Year’s and her birthdays.
Should they co across anything nice during the year, they would buy it or sohow acquire it and have it shipped to her.
Although they were cousins and not siblings by blood, their bond was indeed closer than many real brothers and sisters.
Shen Tianxing had always rembered the affection they showed her since childhood, and she naturally spared no effort in reciprocating their kindness.
During the New Year’s gathering, the elders’ conversations invariably revolved around the children’s education, work, and romantic relationships.
Once the eldest cousin got married, Aunt Ma Hongying and the second aunt set their sights on the second and third cousins.
The second cousin, Shen Tianzhi, turned 26 after the New Year. However, he didn’t co ho for the holiday, so he successfully avoided the marriage pressure.
The third cousin, Shen Tianbo, was also 24 this year and was about to graduate from college.
Everyone was asking him about his social life and when he planned to get married.
Third cousin Shen Tianbo coolly replied, "You all should focus on getting my second brother settled first! I’m not in a rush. I plan to pursue my master’s degree after graduating this year. My advisor has already secured a spot for , and after my master’s, I intend to go for my Ph.D. So, before I graduate, you don’t have to worry about marriage on my behalf."
Ma Hongying glared at her youngest son, "You don’t have to get married, but at least find a girlfriend to give us so peace of mind!"
Shen Tianbo’s personality had always been mischievous since he was little.
Upon hearing his mother Ma Hongying’s words, he imdiately grinned and said, "Mom, don’t you know by now? To be honest, I’ve got enough female fans to form an enhanced platoon. It’s not that I can’t find a girlfriend; I just can’t make up my mind because there are too many choices!"
The crowd burst into laughter at his joke.
His claim wasn’t an exaggeration. As a handso guy with a great appearance, physique, and smart to boot, Shen Tianbo was indeed a prominent figure at the National Defense University.
Countless younger female students were smitten with him, clamoring to be his girlfriend and chasing after him relentlessly, declaring they wanted to bear his children.
Ma Hongying looked at her son, who was ostentatiously feigning helplessness, and said with an annoyed chuckle, "Don’t just talk big. If you’re so capable, bring one ho to show !"
"Hahaha..."
"Hahaha..."
Shen Tianxing couldn’t help but collapse into laughter on her fifth cousin Shen Tianrui, who was sitting next to her, "Oh no, I can’t take it anymore. My stomach hurts from laughing. Hahaha, third brother is too funny..."
Shen Tianbo gave Shen Tianxing a sidelong glance and said woefully, "Little Xingxing, don’t you feel sorry for your third brother at all? Laughing like this really breaks my heart. Wuu wuu wuu..."
Shen Tianxing showed no rcy, "Third brother, I think you have no talent for acting. Your performance is too fake. I prefer your carefree attitude, hahaha..."
Just then, Aunt Ma Hongying chipped in, "Xiaoxing, why don’t you calculate for your second brother and third brother when they will have so good news?"
Shen Tianbo imdiately sat up straight and said to Shen Tianxing, "Xiaoxing, feel free to calculate for second brother, but please don’t calculate for . If you figure it out so soon, what surprises would life have left?"
But Ma Hongying slamd the table authoritatively and said to Shen Tianxing, "Xiaoxing, do the calculation! For both the second and the third, do it!"
She then turned to Shen Tianbo and said, "Third, if you don’t want to know the result, you can step out and let us listen in peace!"
With a helpless expression, Shen Tianbo couldn’t deal with his mother and pleaded with his hands clasped together towards Shen Tianxing, "Please, dear sister, don’t calculate mine, don’t calculate mine..."
Ma Hongying kicked him jokingly, "If you don’t want to listen, then get out, out..."
Shen Tianbo rubbed his sore calf, looking at Ma Hongying with a woeful expression, "Mom, are you still my dear mother?"
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