Many years later, people in the courtyard would still talk about the fireworks display of '92.
After nearly an hour and a half, Li Luo Ran finally reluctantly withdrew her gaze. She turned around and saw her aunt standing behind her.
"Go down and thank them."
"Ah?" Li Luo Ran's mouth fell open. She was an introverted girl and was a little dazed for a moment.
"Your man has a lot of people working for him, and they left their own families on New Year's Eve to come here and make him happy. They are his most loyal followers. You should go down and say thank you for their hard work, out of courtesy and gratitude."
Unlike Li Luo Ran, Li Rao was very clear-headed in her career. Fearing that her niece might make a mistake, she had to remind her.
"Yes, I should." Li Luo Ran wasn't stupid. She understood the implications immediately. Although a little shy, she acted quickly.
Looking at Li Luo Ran, whose cheeks were flushed but who was trying to appear calm, Li Rao jokingly added, "Come on, you have to learn to be the elder sister-in-law."
Zhang Tong was frantically directing everyone to clean up the debris scattered all over the place, ready to leave. They had already booked a hotel. Su Ping Nan was generous. Knowing that these people were working hard away from home, he had arranged for good food and drinks, waiting for them to return for a lively New Year celebration.
He looked up and saw Li Luo Ran standing in front of everyone, her face tight. Zhang Tong looked at the people below him who were all at a loss, and he walked towards her.
Li Luo Ran was wearing a pure white knitted top and tight blue jeans. Her light-colored outfit made her look like a fairy, and Zhang Tong dared not look at her too much.
Li Luo Ran's heart pounded like a drum, but she smiled and bowed deeply to Zhang Tong and his men, "Because of me, you've been inconvenienced. Thank you. I wish you all a Happy New Year."
Everyone quickly said that they wouldn't dare, thinking that their boss was truly extraordinary. Not to mention anything else, her appearance and politeness were impeccable.
Li Luo Ran exchanged a few words with them, and then watched as Zhang Tong and his men left. When they were far away, she realized that she was sweating on her forehead in the cold night wind.
"I'll do my best."
Li Luo Ran quietly encouraged herself. She turned around and saw her little sister looking at her with admiration.
"You're so amazing. Those people all look fierce, but they're so polite to you."
The little girl held onto her sister's arm and whispered, "Sister, I've changed my New Year wish."
"What did you change it to?"
Li Luo Yan quickly looked around and found no one was paying attention. She leaned into Li Luo Ran's ear and said, "I want to be the elder sister-in-law too."
Li Luo Ran was furious. The two sisters chased each other into the distance.
In Su Jia Village, Su Ping Nan chuckled after hanging up Zhang Tong's call. The little girl actually had the courage to go downstairs to thank them. Who knows how scared she must have been inside.
"Fireworks, brother!"
Su An Xi had changed into the new clothes that Su Ping Nan had bought for her. The pink outfit accentuated her youthful vitality.
"Okay."
Su Ping Nan was in a relaxed mood. He personally set off the fireworks. The other people in Su Jia Village were waiting for his first burst of fireworks. When they saw the fireworks rising from the Su family, the whole village immediately began to buzz with excitement.
After the excitement died down, the Su family began their New Year's Eve dinner. Su Fu sat at the head of the table. Su Ping Nan had changed too much this year. He had too much say in the family, and for a while, there was a cold atmosphere when he didn't speak.
Su Ping Nan sighed inwardly. He reached for the bottle of wine, looked at it, and saw it was the '86 Moutai he had brought back. He deliberately furrowed his brow and said to Su Zhen Dong, "Go get Dad's old wine. We're used to drinking that during the New Year. I'm not used to this one."
The wine was loose wine that Su Fu had made before, costing 1.2 yuan per jin, and was very spicy.
Su Ping Nan didn't pour it into his own cup. Instead, he used a large bowl and poured it full.
"An Xi, Ding Bei, and Ruoyun. All three of you come to the table."
In the Su family, the rule in the past was that female juniors were not allowed to sit at the table. It was because they would be outsiders in the future.
When Su Ping Nan spoke, naturally no one objected.
Su Ding Bei was the most forthright. After sitting down, he didn't look at the eldest brother or the old man. He directly asked Su Ping Nan, "Can we drink?"
"Fill it up."
Su Ping Nan completely ignored Su Zhen Dong's glare and said to Su Ding Bei.
Everyone filled their cups. Su Ping Nan raised his bowl and said to Su Fu, "Father, I'll toast you first."
The old man Su looked at his most successful son, knowing that he had something to say. He also raised his cup.
Su Ping Nan said, "No matter what I'm like outside, I'm your son, with your blood flowing in my veins." He finished the bowl of wine in one gulp.
Then he picked up the second bowl, "Everyone here is my brother and sister. This is our home."
After two bowls of white wine, even Su Ping Nan's strong body couldn't take it anymore. His face was flushed red.
Everyone understood Su Ping Nan's meaning. Su Ding Bei was the first to stand up. He picked up the wine bottle on the table and poured it full.
"Second brother, I toast you."
He actually drank the entire bowl of white wine.
Everyone looked at the little girl, whose demeanor and tone were exactly like Su Ping Nan's. She didn't even stop him. Du Jiu and Su Wen Wen naturally followed suit, switching to large bowls and drinking it down.
Su Zhen Dong's face was bitter. Under Su Ding Bei's aggressive stare, he also switched to a large bowl, "Remember to help me up. I, I'll drink it."
That night, the banquet was full of joy. Su Ping Nan got drunk. Su Zhen Dong squatted at the head of the village and sang all night, with Su Ding Bei by his side, clapping foolishly.
(Thank you all for liking this story. Please collect it and comment. Also, I'm going to ask a silly question, what does "氪金" mean?)