Tong Xiaohua and Yan Bo were in high spirits, exchanging drinks back and forth.
Fortunately, the wine Yuan uncle had brought had a low alcohol content. Besides the first couple of cups they downed at the beginning, they then proceeded to sip slowly.
Tong Xiaohua and her mother were too lazy to persuade the two men, so after finishing their meal, they grabbed a blanket and snuggled up on the sofa to watch the New Year's Gala.
While the living room was filled with singing and dancing, the dining room was bursting with laughter. The four of them were indeed in high spirits, setting aside the various frustrations of the past few days.
"Xiao Hua, did Physician Dong say you went to see him?"
The mother and daughter were sitting close together, covered with a blanket, feeling warm and comfortable.
Tong Xiaohua's mother had poor health; even under a blanket, her feet were still a bit cold.
Tong Xiaohua spontaneously stretched her own feet over her mother's to try and warm them.