Chapter 378: Chapter 378: Happiness for Life
On the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, Gu Shiting was busy in the kitchen.
Sheng Tang was beside him, helping to pick and wash the vegetables.
In past years, on New Year’s Eve, Grandma and Mom would be busy making a lavish dinner, ending up dirty and exhausted.
This year, they sat on the living room sofa watching TV.
Sheng Zong was curious, occasionally sticking his head into the kitchen for a look, and then reporting back: "Braised fish, smells so good."
"And there are crabs."
"They’re making a lamb stew."
Grandma pulled him back: "Take a break, stop running in and out."
She wasn’t afraid he’d get tired, but worried he might be annoying.
In the kitchen, Gu Shiting and Sheng Tang occasionally burst into laughter, as if they were having a great time cooking a meal together.
One could even hear Sheng Tang humming.
"They look so perfect together." Grandma softly said to Fang Mengying.
Fang Mengying agreed.
Everyone could see how devoted Gu Shiting was to Sheng Tang; he was genuinely good to her.
The Gu Family also liked Sheng Tang very much; there was nothing lacking in this regard. When Sheng Tang gets married in the future, it will certainly be very fulfilling.
Thinking of this, Fang Mengying’s expression paused slightly.
She always felt that things being too perfect wasn’t necessarily a good thing....
These pessimistic words, she didn’t say aloud. No mother wishes for any setbacks in their daughter’s marriage.
In the midst of the kitchen’s steam and smoke, Sheng Tang watched Gu Shiting’s face, shrouded in the mist, seeming a bit blurry, and a strange feeling rose in her heart.
Actually, she was someone who was easily satisfied. A light and a bowl of hot porridge on a cold winter night made her feel very happy.
Those titles of fame and success were not what she pursued.
She wanted a home.
A home with a considerate man and the warmth of daily life.
Sheng Tang quickly turned her face away, afraid that the more she thought about it, the more she would get lost in beautiful daydreams about Gu Shiting, which felt a bit odd.
The dinner was soon ready.
In addition to Gu Shiting’s specialties, Longjing shrimp and shredded eel, there were many other dishes. The braised spare ribs, learned from Grandma, looked quite authentic.
At seven, they started dinner.
Grandma tasted a few dishes, her eyes lit up, and she praised Gu Shiting’s cooking skills: "It’s really different learning from a master chef, Ting is on par with the great chefs."
Gu Shiting smiled shyly.
Professor Sheng and Fang Mengying also thought each dish was excellent, even the simplest stir-fried peppers and potatoes were very tasty.
After tasting a few bites of the shredded eel, Sheng Zong decided to accept this brother-in-law and stopped opposing him.
With such delicious food, he could go to his sister’s house to eat every day in the future!
"Happy New Year." Sheng Tang raised her glass of milk and toasted with everyone.
The dinner table was filled with laughter and joy.
Gu Shiting hadn’t felt such happiness in a long time.
New Year’s Eve used to be lively too, with many family members at his grandfather’s house, filling three tables, but Gu Shiting never felt he belonged.
He was like an observer.
Others were aware of his feelings and wouldn’t dare get close to him.
This year, it was completely different. He was involved, and he truly felt the joy of the New Year.
Mainly because of Sheng Tang.
"Ting, have some wine." Professor Sheng took out a bottle of treasured red wine.
Gu Shiting did not decline: "Okay."
He had a few glasses of red wine with Professor Sheng and felt warm inside.
Fireworks were banned in the city, even on New Year’s Eve, making the night seem somewhat quiet.
The TV, however, was lively.
Outside, it was a world of ice and snow, but indoors, it was warm as spring.
The family gathered around the table, with laughter and joy.
Gu Shiting felt slightly tipsy, looking at Sheng Tang’s face, he gently touched her under the table.
Sheng Tang understood and placed her hand beneath the table.
Gu Shiting held her hand tightly, grasping the happiness of his life.
On New Year’s Eve, thousands of lights shone, saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new.
The past sufferings were over. What lay before Gu Shiting was a bright future.
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