"Please, everyone, rise. We're family," Gu Chengrui greeted, helping them up.
Settled, they placed the wine on the table. Zhou Ying excused herself. "I'll help in the kitchen; we'll have dinner tonight."
"May I join you, sister-in-law?" Mrs. Bai offered.
"Absolutely! Let's see what everyone wants to eat. Tonight's a celebration," Zhou Ying replied, leading her to the kitchen.
As they entered, Zhou Ying spotted Gu Chenglin and a few children enjoying a plate of meatballs.
"It looks like someone's getting a head start," she said with a chuckle. "Don't spoil your appetites for dinner, though."
"We won't, sister-in-law," Gu Chenglin promised sheepishly.
"Alright, what are your wishes for tonight's feast?" Zhou Ying asked, offering them a chance to choose dishes.
"Squirrel Mandarin Fish!" Gu Chenglin blurted out.
"Big lobster," Guoguo chimed in.
"We're out of lobster, but how about abalone vermicelli?"
