On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Ye Huimei returned to her parents' home. Ye Eldest Sister-in-Law and Ye Second Sister-in-Law were both from the village anyway, so visiting their own parents only meant walking a few steps. They did not even need to stay for a meal and could go whenever they liked. Besides, they were not newlyweds; they had been married for over a decade, so it did not matter.
Since this was the new son-in-law's first New Year visit, the Old House had to give him a proper welcome. All three sisters-in-law went over early to help cook.
The three Ye brothers also went over early to chat and play cards with A-Guang. The four of them made exactly one table, but unfortunately, Father Ye was itching to play and could not get a seat.
In the end, Ye Yaohua stepped aside for his father, letting Father Ye play a few hands. But before long, they had to stop for lunch, leaving Father Ye reluctant to put down his cards.
Luckily, they continued that afternoon, and Father Ye got his fill.
The happiest that day had to be the children, who all crowded around Ye Huimei.
Not only had Ye Huimei brought cigarettes, liquor, canned food, and pastries for her parents, she had brought the same gifts for each of her three brothers' families. She had also prepared extra sweets and red envelopes for the children, making them utterly delighted.
Every other word out of their mouths was, "Auntie, you're so nice! Auntie, you're the best! Auntie, wishing you prosperity! Auntie..."
Their constant calls gave Ye Huimei a headache and left her not knowing whether to laugh or cry. She could only follow them around and keep an eye on them, lest they take the