Chapter 699 Liu Ping'an 5

Chapter 699 Liu Ping'an 5

Xu Damao smiled and said to everyone: "Wow, look at our little Yuelai, she is having such a lively birthday! The table is full of food and everyone has smiles on their faces, it's just like a festival. Xiao'e, let's send some blessings to Yuelai as well, we can't fall behind others." His voice was loud and playful, attracting the attention of the people around him.

Lou Xiao'e smiled and nodded. Her smile was as warm and gentle as the sunshine in spring. She gently opened the bag in her hand and carefully took out a delicate little gold lock from it. Under the light, the little gold lock shone brightly, like a bright star. She walked to Xiao Yuelai with light steps, squatted slightly, looked at Xiao Yuelai gently, and said softly: "Yuelai, Aunt Xiao'e wishes you to grow up safely and healthily. This little gold lock is for you to bless you with a smooth life." Her voice was soft and sweet, like a clear spring in the mountains, gurgling, which made people feel particularly comfortable.

Xiao Yuelai was curiously watching the lively scene around him, but when he heard Lou Xiaoe's voice, he immediately turned his head. His eyes were immediately attracted by the sparkling little gold lock, and his round eyes widened like two black gems, flashing with surprise. His little mouth opened slightly, his saliva almost dripping, and he excitedly stretched out his chubby little hands to grab it, shouting "ah ah" in his mouth, and his eager little look seemed to say, "I want, I want this little gold lock!" His little body kept leaning forward, and he almost fell off the baby chair. Fortunately, Zhang Guifang was quick to support him.

Xu Damao watched the cute look of little Yuelai and couldn't help but joked: "Hey, this kid is quite knowledgeable! He fell in love with this gold locket at first sight. He will definitely be a discerning person in the future." Everyone laughed again. He Yuzhu laughed so hard that he fell backwards. He patted his thigh and said: "Da Mao, your future son has your own taste. He knows what is a good thing." Chunyan also covered her mouth and laughed, saying: "Yuelai's little appearance is really rare."

Yi Zhonghai smiled and shook his head, saying, "Da Mao, Xiao'e, you gave a great gift. Look how happy the child is." A lady also echoed, "Yes, Yuelai will surely be healthy and safe in the future, just like the meaning of this golden lock."

Liu Haizhong grinned, his eyes narrowed into slits, and said, "Da Mao, your son will definitely be very successful in the future. He knows how to pick good things at such a young age." The second aunt also smiled and said, "Yuela, thank Aunt Xiao'e quickly, this gold lock is very beautiful."

Yan Bugui pushed his glasses and said with a smile: "This gold lock is not only beautiful, but also has a good meaning. Xiao'e is really thoughtful." The third aunt also nodded and said: "Yes, Yuelai is lucky to meet such a good aunt."

Xiao Yuelai saw everyone's happy faces and started to laugh. His laughter was clear and melodious, like a silver bell, echoing in the courtyard. He looked at this and that, and kept babbling words that only he could understand. His happy face was like a blooming flower, shining brightly under the sunshine. The whole courtyard was immersed in this joyful and peaceful atmosphere. Everyone's face was filled with happy smiles, as if time had stopped at this moment, leaving only this beautiful moment.

He Yuzhu and Chunyan walked over together with brisk steps and big smiles on their faces. He Yuzhu's tall figure was particularly conspicuous in the crowd. He held a bottle of good wine steadily in his hand. Under the light, the bottle was faintly shiny, and you could tell at a glance that it was a top-grade wine. He walked and said with a smile: "Oh, Yuelai's birthday, this is a big happy event for our courtyard! Such an important day, we must have a good drink to celebrate. Come on, don't be polite today, eat and drink as much as you want, and make this festive atmosphere lively." His voice was loud and generous, as if it had an invisible infectious power, making the air around him cheerful.

Chunyan followed beside her. She was wearing a colorful floral dress, which fluttered gently as she walked, like a dancing butterfly. She held a beautiful rag doll in her hand. The doll had big eyes, long eyelashes, a pink little face, and a delicate little hat on its head. It was so cute that people couldn't help but want to touch it. Chunyan walked to Yuelai, squatted down, and said gently: "Yuelai, this is the rag doll Aunt Chunyan bought for you. Do you like it?" Her voice was soft and sweet, like a spring breeze, gently blowing through people's hearts.

Xiao Yuelai was originally attracted by the lively scene around him, but when he heard Chunyan's words, he immediately turned his head. His eyes were immediately attracted by the beautiful rag doll, and his round eyes flashed with surprise. He excitedly stretched out his chubby little hands, took the rag doll from Chunyan, and then held it tightly in his arms, as if he was afraid that someone would snatch it away. His little face was rosy and full of joy, and the corners of his mouth were raised high, revealing a few small milk teeth that had not yet grown. He smiled sweetly at He Yuzhu and Chunyan, and that smile was like a blooming flower, brilliant and innocent. As he smiled, his saliva flowed to his chin, but he was unaware of it, and was still immersed in the joy of getting the rag doll.

Looking at Xiao Yuelai's adorable appearance, He Yuzhu couldn't help but reach out his hand, gently touched Xiao Yuelai's head, and said with a smile: "This boy will definitely be a blessed person in the future. Look at his cleverness, he will definitely have a great future." His palms were broad and warm, touching Xiao Yuelai's head, making Xiao Yuelai feel particularly comfortable. Xiao Yuelai smiled even more happily, and stretched out his little hand to grab He Yuzhu's fingers.

Everyone sat around the table filled with delicious food, which was steaming and fragrant. The sweet soup carefully prepared by Zhang Guifang was attractive in color. The crystal clear soup was dotted with various fresh fruits and nuts, exuding a sweet aroma that made people drool at the sight; the longevity noodles with a good meaning were chewy and strong, with rich and mellow soup, and green chopped green onions and golden poached eggs floating on top; the braised pork that Aunt San was good at was even more mouth-watering, with a bright red color, and each piece of meat was fat and lean, with an attractive luster, fat but not greasy, and melted in the mouth.

Everyone was enjoying the delicious food while chatting animatedly. Before they knew it, the preparations for Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e's wedding had become a hot topic. Yi Zhonghai put down his chopsticks, looked at Xu Damao with a kind smile on his face and said, "Da Mao, you and Xiao'e must do a good job with your wedding. This is a big event in your life. Our courtyard will definitely be bustling by then, and everyone will come to support you." Hearing this, Xu Damao raised his chin proudly, patted his chest and said, "Of course, uncle, just wait and see, I will definitely make the wedding a grand occasion and make Xiao'e the happiest bride in the world. I've already thought about it. At that time, I will invite the best band and set up the most sumptuous banquet, so that the whole courtyard will be filled with our joy."

Liu Haizhong also came over, grinning with enthusiasm on his face, and said: "Da Mao, if you need any help, just tell Second Uncle, Second Uncle will definitely arrange it for you. Whether it's setting up the venue or greeting the guests, Second Uncle will take care of it." Xu Damao quickly stood up, bowed respectfully to Liu Haizhong, and said gratefully: "Thank you very much, Second Uncle, I will have to rely on you when the time comes. I feel much more at ease with your help."

Yan Bugui pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose and said with a smile: "Da Mao, this wedding needs to be calculated carefully. Spend what should be spent and save what should be saved. But the necessary pomp and circumstance cannot be missed. After all, it only happens once in a lifetime." Xu Damao nodded quickly and said: "Third Uncle, you are right. I know what I am talking about. I will definitely spend the money wisely and make the wedding both decent and economical."

Everyone was talking, and laughter echoed in the courtyard. Xiao Yuelai sat in the baby chair, looking at this and that, babbling in words that only he could understand, and occasionally reaching out to grab the food on the table. Zhang Guifang took care of him carefully, wiping his saliva and coaxing him softly, fearing that he would get burned or choked. The whole courtyard was immersed in this warm and joyful atmosphere, and everyone's face was filled with happy smiles, as if they were looking forward to the upcoming grand wedding of Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e.

Yan Bugui stood aside, squinting his eyes slightly, tapping the table with his fingers, and muttering to himself as he calculated the money. He looked so serious, as if an invisible account book was spread out in front of him. After calculating for a while, he raised his head, with a smile that seemed shrewd and a bit humorous on his face, and said, "This wedding will cost a lot of money. From the venue decoration to the banquet dishes, from the wedding dress to the band, which one doesn't cost money. But Damao, you are capable now, and you are doing well in the factory, so this little money is nothing to you. However, we still have to be thrifty in our lives and save money wherever we can. For example, there is no need to make the invitation so fancy, just simple and generous; and the wedding candy, you don't have to buy too expensive ones, affordable and delicious is the kingly way."

Everyone couldn't help laughing after hearing this. He Yuzhu laughed and said jokingly, "Teacher Yan, you have that old habit again. You can't forget to settle accounts wherever you go. Let Damao have a grand wedding, and don't always think about saving money." Chunyan also covered her mouth and laughed, saying, "That's right, Uncle Yan, on this happy day, just relax and let Damao and Xiao'e have a happy wedding."

Xiao Yuelai sat in the baby chair, like a curious little explorer. His big round eyes looked at this and that, as if he wanted to put everything around him into his little head. He kept talking in a clear and childish voice. Although no one could understand what he was saying, everyone could feel his excitement and curiosity. From time to time, he stretched out his chubby little hands and tried to grab the food on the table. The little hands waved in the air and almost touched the plate several times.

Zhang Guifang was very busy, she never dared to take her eyes off Xiao Yuelai, always paying attention to his every move. Whenever Xiao Yuelai's little hand was about to touch the food, she would quickly reach out to stop him, and coax him softly: "Yuelai, be good, this food is hot, wait until it cools down before eating." While saying this, she also carefully wiped the saliva from the corners of Xiao Yuelai's mouth, fearing that he would get burned or choked.

After three rounds of wine and five kinds of dishes, everyone's mood is getting higher and higher. Everyone's face is glowing, and their eyes are shining with joy. Xu Damao stood up. He is tall and straight, wearing a brand new Zhongshan suit, and looks particularly energetic. He picked up the wine glass, with a bright smile on his face, and said loudly: "Today, taking advantage of the joy of Yuelai's birthday, I would like to thank everyone in advance for coming to attend Xiao'e and my wedding. We are all neighbors in the same courtyard. We have been through ups and downs together for so many years. This friendship is more precious than anything else. Come, let's have a toast together, and wish our courtyard to be better and better, and the neighbors to be more harmonious. I wish everyone a happier life and a more prosperous life!"

Everyone stood up and raised their glasses. Under the lights, the glasses sparkled like bright stars. The glasses clinked together, making a clear and pleasant sound, like a cheerful symphony. Everyone's face was filled with happy smiles, and those smiles were as warm and bright as the sunshine in spring.

Xiao Yuelai saw everyone's happy faces and started to laugh. His laughter was clear and loud, like a string of silver bells swaying in the wind. The laughter seemed to be the most beautiful response to this beautiful moment, filling the entire courtyard with vitality and energy.

In this courtyard full of warmth, Xiao Yuelai's birthday party and Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e's upcoming wedding are like two shining stars, lighting up everyone's lives. They are not just simple gatherings and ceremonies, but also witnesses of the deep friendship between neighbors. This friendship, like aged wine, will become more and more mellow with the passage of time; it is also like a solid bridge that connects everyone's heart, allowing everyone in the courtyard to feel the strong family affection and warmth. And this friendship will also be passed down from generation to generation in the courtyard as time goes by, and will never fade, becoming the most precious wealth of the courtyard.