Mei Fang and Lin Youxi celebrated their 24th and 25th birthdays together at their mansion in Baimei County.
The beautiful double-layer white mousse cake is painted with three pink hearts that are connected to each other, symbolizing the everlasting companionship of three people.
Xiao Yuanbao and Xiao Xixi both had bright and clear eyes flashing, and they both rushed to blow out the candles and make a wish.
But here the parents did not give the opportunity to their children.
Watching the babies crying in front of them, these babies really can’t imagine the happiness of adults!
However, after getting their father's promise to celebrate their birthdays in the same way in the future, Xiao Yuanbao and Xiao Xixi stopped crying and looked forward to their birthdays coming soon.
After that, the period before the New Year is a busy one of visiting relatives.
In addition to visiting her father-in-law's home, Mei Fang also has to maintain social interactions with some relatives and friends.
Although the Xia and Lin families tacitly acknowledged the relationship of the threesome and gave their blessings, it was still difficult for other relatives to understand, so they could only announce to the public that Mei Fang and their daughter had secretly married.
When visiting relatives, Mei Fang also took Xia Yuan and Xiao Yuanbao to visit Xia's relatives, and took Lin Youxi and Xiao Xixi to visit Lin's relatives.
Although the family situations of the Xia family and the Lin family's relatives are very different, the relatives have no reason to offend Mei Fang, the brother-in-law with a net worth of tens of billions. Naturally, they will keep their mouths shut about Mei Fang and his situation and not ask any more questions.
As for Mei Fang's own relatives, apart from her grandparents, the only family she has close contact with is Mei Yue's family.
The uncle's family has a very good relationship with the Mei Fang family. They also know Xia Yuanlin and Youxi. When they came to visit the Mei Fang family, they hugged Xiao Yuanbao and Xiao Xixi and scolded their daughter who was still single.
Just like that, at the end of 2018, everyone came to Mei's house again, preparing to celebrate the new year.
This time, Xia Yuan's grandmother was also brought over from Jiangcheng by Xia Xun, and of course Mei Fang's elderly grandparents were also included.
Mei Fang's grandmother died early in her previous life due to cerebral hemorrhage, and her grandfather also passed away shortly thereafter.
But in this life, Mei Fang had instructed us to get a check-up in advance, so my grandmother was able to live a longer life. Apart from some inconvenience in her legs and feet, she is still very energetic; but my grandfather has found it very difficult to get out of bed.
However, it is a rare opportunity for a family of four generations to live together, and having great-granddaughters by your side is also a very happy thing.
Compared with Mei Fang's grandparents, Xia Yuan's grandmother seems particularly energetic.
She is now over 60, but she can still find many topics to talk about with the grandmothers of Xiang Xiaoxia's generation. Little Yuanbao is also very close to his grandmother and doesn't feel tired even after playing with her all day.
Little Xixi is a quieter person. Recently, when she was with her family, she showed unusual closeness to her grandpa Lin Guochuan. She would sit there and watch Lin Guochuan practice calligraphy for a long time.
However, compared to Xiao Yuanbao's liveliness and extroversion, Xiao Xixi still seems very clingy and will look for her father every now and then.
But apart from anything else, this feeling of being needed is still very pleasant for dad Mei Fang.
"How happy you are now, how painful you will be when your daughter gets married."
Lin Youxi just teased Mei Fang casually, which immediately broke Mei Fang's heart as she happily held little Xixi in her arms:
"Hey, hey... Don't let that happen! At least wait until I close my eyes—"
"Puh, puh, puh, it's New Year's Day, why are you saying such unlucky things? Wipe it off!"
As Xia Yuan spoke, he wiped Mei Fang's mouth. This action made Xiao Xixi very unhappy. She pulled Xia Yuan's arm and made a humming sound, which made everyone laugh.
After the family finished their New Year’s Eve dinner, Mei Fang took the children to set off fireworks.
The colorful fireworks bloomed beautifully in the yard, and the brilliant colors were the light of happiness.
After that, Mei Fang ordered some more fairy wands and handed them to Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi. The mothers squatted down, came to the curious children, held their hands, and then waved the fairy wands in the air.
Xiao Yuanbao and Xiao Xixi felt the warmth of the light.
Saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new marks the beginning of the new year. After the busy New Year's activities, Mei Fang picked a time and the family of five came to the Paradise Cemetery.
They were going to visit a very important, deceased relative.
Mei Fang was holding Xiao Yuanbao in her left hand and Xiao Xixi in her right hand. The two children seemed very well-behaved today. After arriving at the cemetery, they did not cry or make a fuss, which also made Mei Fang feel very magical.
"Fourth row, here... Found it, it's here."
Xia Yuan walked quickly and went straight to the front, "Our mother's grave is over here."
So, Mei Fang handed the children to Lin Youxi and started to prepare to visit the grave of Lin Youxi's biological mother.
Replace a new stack of yellow paper on the tombstone and light three incense sticks.
Little Yuanbao stood blankly in front of the tombstone, and curiously patted Lin Youxi who was squatting and arranging the bouquet of flowers.
"This is... where Xi's mother's mother is."
"But, Grandma Xi, isn't she in Gary?"
Little Yuanbao's mind was still full of thoughts about his grandmother.
"Not a grandmother."
Lin Youxi said softly, "This is a... very special grandma..."
"Special... Grandma."
Little Yuanbao stood in front of Lin Youxi's biological mother's grave, looking at the yellowed photo, and suddenly puffed up his cheeks and shouted:
"grandmother!"
"Ah, Xiao Yuanbao, keep your voice down. This is disrespectful to the people here."
"Haha... What's the big deal?"
Lin Youxi smiled and said, "They should also like to see children visiting."
"Grandma, where is she?"
Xiao Yuanbao asked.
"Yes, I'm playing hide-and-seek with you guys."
“Is that so?”
Little Yuanbao giggled happily.
As she spoke, she whispered to the photo on the tombstone:
"Mom, did you see that? I brought the children to visit you."
"I'm sorry I haven't been back for two years. I've been really busy lately."
"This is Ah Fang, this is Yuan Yuan, you know her... She comes here almost every year."
A gentle smile appeared on Lin Youxi's face, "Now, they are all my family."
"And these two... are my children."
Lin Youxi said as she pushed Xiao Yuanbao and Xiao Xixi closer. They were so young that they didn't know what death meant, so going out this time might just be a novel experience for them.
But it means a lot to Lin Youxi.
Even though I have never felt the love from my biological mother.
But Lin Youxi always believed that her mother loved her deeply.
So, she has been working hard to live a happy life.
For her, this is also a response to maternal love.
Because the name "You Wanying" engraved on the tombstone is the name she will remember throughout her life.
Thank her for bringing me into this world.
Let her meet Mei Fang Xia Yuan.
Let her have Xiao Xixi and Xiao Yuanbao.
And amid everyone's blessings and expectations, accompanied by the sound of bells and firecrackers.
The new year has officially arrived.
(End of this chapter)