Lunchtime.
The dishes were almost ready.
Although everyone was deeply concerned about Old Master Xie's condition, making this New Year's Eve feel a little less festive, the old man was already at that age. It was impossible for him to go half a year without getting sick like a young person. Everyone had more or less grown used to it, and there was truly nothing they could do. The doctors they had hired were all top specialists from China and abroad, renowned experts in the medical field. If even they had no solution, there was no use in worrying. All they could do was hope the old man recuperated properly. The doctors had said he needed one or two months of careful rest, and all they could do was look after him attentively.
"Madam Han, the meal is ready."
"Are all the dishes done?"
"Yes, everything is prepared."
"Alright, bring them out. Thank you for your hard work."
"You're too kind, Madam. It was no trouble at all. It's our duty."
A housekeeper came over and spoke directly with Han Jing. As the eldest sister-in-law of the household, Han Jing had always handled everything, big and small.
Xie Jing blinked. "Brother-in-law is still upstairs. Should we..."
Han Jing waved a hand. "We're not waiting for that brat. That child is good in every way except that he never listens. We'll eat without him. No need to wait." In truth, Han Jing was the one who doted on Dong Xuebin most out of everyone there. After all, he was her own son-in-law. But the more that was the case, the less she could show favoritism. Everyone had just told Dong Xuebin not to disturb Old Master Xie's rest, yet he had refused to listen. Han Jing had to put on the