Chapter 1349 - 531: Is This Wedding Pastry? It’s So Delicious! Rich or Poor, Go Home for New Year’s!

Chapter 1349: Chapter 531: Is This Wedding Pastry? It’s So Delicious! Rich or Poor, Go Home for New Year’s!

Lin Xu thought it might really be worth trying. However, it’s definitely too late now. Once the Spring Festival is over, he will consider this matter as it’s time to introduce some suitable takeout dishes at the shop.

In the evening, according to Chen Meijuan, they were supposed to dine at home. But there were just too many relatives, so everyone ended up going to the restaurant to eat again.

No one had alcohol during the meal because they were leaving early the next morning. People like Chen Meide, Chen Meiliang, and Lin Hongjun planned to buy some Beijing specialties to take back home.

Since it was not easy to come to Beijing, they had to take this opportunity to visit relatives and friends from their hometown.

Actually, there aren’t many specialties in Beijing, just some so-called "Eight Great Pieces" and other snacks, which don’t even taste as good as the ones Lin Xu makes.

The next morning, Chen Meijuan got up early to pack the soy sauce duck made by Lin Xu and took them all away.

Chen Yan’s share was taken away yesterday when she returned with Ren Jie. The remaining soy sauce meat, soy sauce duck, soy sauce chicken, and other meats were all packed and taken back to Yinzhou.

Whether for personal consumption or as gifts for relatives, they are all good choices.

"Dundun, we’re going back to our hometown for the New Year today. Do you want to take your little friends with you?"

Shen Jiayue, upon waking up, saw Dundun on the Cat Castle watching Tom and Jerry with the little mouse and little rabbit companions on the tablet and curiously asked.

As soon as he heard this, Dundun immediately jumped down and dragged out several sweaters from the open cabinet. Then, with a plastic bag in his mouth, he hopped onto the Cat Castle and worked hard with his paws to stuff the little mouse and other toys into the bag.

"Mommy will help you, you want to take all of them back home for the New Year, right? Do you want these sweaters as well? My son is such a sensible child."

Besides the sweaters and toys, Dundun also picked a few portable scratching boards and cat beds and even wanted to take the tall scratching post back, but Shen Jiayue stopped him:

"There’s also a tall scratching post at home, which Grandpa made from an entire tree. It’s very beautiful."

Dundun’s eyes lit up after hearing this.

Previously, when the Longqi Mountain Scenic Area was being expanded, a very beautiful tree was cut down by workers.

In the spirit of making use of waste, Lin Hongqi stripped the bark, cut down unnecessary branches, leaving only the forks. Once dried, he wrapped the whole tree with sisal rope suitable for cat climbing. The entire tree turned into an oversized cat climbing frame.

Shen Jiayue took out her phone and showed Dundun the photos Chen Meijuan had taken before. The little guy was eager to go back.

"We’ll be heading home this afternoon, no need to rush. Do you want to take the small car with Mommy or the big car with Grandpa and Grandma?"

This time going back, aside from the bus chartered by Shen Guofu, Lin Xu would drive his own Maserati back.

Not only is it convenient to use at home, but they can also take advantage of the New Year to film a promotional video for Maserati in the local scenic spot.

This act would promote both the scenic spot and the Maserati brand, achieving a win-win.

Dundun rolled his eyes and immediately chose to go with Shen Jiayue.

"Haha, as expected from my good son. Let’s go, let’s have breakfast first, and after that, we’ll set off!"

Downstairs, the steamed chicken thigh for Dundun was already cooled.

Chen Meijuan also prepared porridge and made some pancakes.

Shen Guofu said:

"There are many people today, and we’ll start early. Remember to bring some food to avoid starving on such a festive day."

Lin Xu took a bite of the pancake:

"Everything is arranged at the restaurant; there are both hot and cold, salty and sweet options, with a variety of marinated snacks to ensure no one goes hungry."

Shen Guofu’s couple had packed their things yesterday. They also gave Aunt Liu and others a holiday so the caregivers could go home and enjoy the New Year with peace of mind.

After breakfast, Lin Xu cleaned up the kitchen, put on a down jacket, and the whole family took their suitcases downstairs to drive to Chun Street to meet up with the bus.

At the store entrance, the bus from the Fishing Platform had already arrived.

Grandma Shen was also picked up by Chen Yan, along with a large suitcase containing her change of clothes, toiletries, and red envelopes and gifts for relatives in Yinzhou.

Dou Wenjing, Shu Yun, and Song Tiantian delivered the packed food and drinks to the bus, including a barrel of yam juice packed in a thermos apart from the marinated snacks.

"I’ll leave the store to you two. Remember to give red envelopes to everyone on New Year’s Day on behalf of the company. I’ll give mine separately when I return."

The company matters are separate from the boss’s matters; this needs to be distinguished.

Dou Wenjing, who successfully obtained a 7% incentive equity in the company, smiled and said:

"It’s all arranged, just enjoy the New Year without worries."

Chen Yan curiously asked:

"Really not going back home for the New Year, Little Doudou?"

"Not going back. Yesterday Ziqiang Shengjian’s holiday began, and when Yang Lin went home, I asked him to deliver fifty thousand yuan to my parents for spending during the New Year."

The reason for sending money with Yang Lin was to let those relatives know that she was making money in Beijing.

Though fifty thousand isn’t much, it’s slightly extravagant for just New Year expenses.

Chen Yan wrapped her arm around Dou Wenjing’s neck and said:

"I’ll keep you company on New Year’s Eve. See how generous your sister is!"

Shu Yun laughed and asked:

"Is it because Officer Ren is on duty during the Spring Festival that you’re seeking our company?"

Chen Yan laughed dryly:

"Don’t reveal the truth, or I’ll curse you, and my curse work wonders."

Shu Yun held Dundun in her arms:

"I have Dundun, so I’m not afraid of your curse... Sweetie, be happy at home for the New Year and don’t fight the big goose again. You can’t beat it."

Dundun recalled being bullied by the goose last time and obediently nodded.

Just then, Chen Yuejin and Shen Guofang arrived by car. The couple handed New Year’s red envelopes to the younger Chen Shaokang and Shi Moli and said their goodbyes to everyone.

Once everyone boarded, and all luggage was loaded into the luggage compartment, Shen Guofu said:

"Alright, all set, Dundun which car are you taking?"

Shen Jiayue stood beside the Maserati and cheerfully said:

"Before breakfast, Dundun agreed to take the small..."

Before the word car was finished, Dundun, wearing a small sweater, cleverly jumped onto the bus step and immediately bounded up the stairs, landing in Han Shuzhen’s lap.

"I knew it, with such a big bus, there’s no way Dundun would take the small car."

Shen Jiayue angrily glared at the chubby cat:

"As the saying goes, a twelve-pound cat has thirteen pounds of stubbornness. The little guy is too sly, he agreed to take the small car, but he chose the big one. Just wait until we get back!"

The bus’s pneumatic door slowly closed, then turned to head for the North Fourth Ring.

As the vehicle drove away, Lin Xu, Shen Jiayue, Lin Hongqi, and Chen Meijuan also got into the Maserati. After saying goodbye to Dou Wenjing, Chen Yan, Shu Yun, and Chen Yuejin, they followed the bus up to the North Fourth Ring overpass.

They headed from the North Fourth Ring to the West Fourth Ring, then onto the West Fifth Ring, finally turning onto the Jinggang’ao Expressway towards Yinzhou.

The car radio broadcasted traffic and weather updates.

After the broadcast ended, music played as usual. Today’s song was Wang Baoqiang’s "Going Home for the New Year":

Rich or poor, going home for the New Year,

I originally wanted to return home in glory.

Rich or poor, going home for the New Year,

There’s always a New Year’s Eve dinner at home...

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It’s almost the New Year. I hope everyone can go home for the holidays! This Chapter is 5400 words. Please give a monthly ticket!