usatvline Chapter 514: Warm Words Across the Ocean to Comfort Concern
Chapter 514: Warm Words Across the Ocean to Comfort Concern
The morning light of the first day of the new year was somewhat soft, shining through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Pei family's living room and onto the light gray carpeted floor.
The air still lingers with the faint scent of New Year's Eve fireworks, mixed with the aroma of dumplings wafting from the kitchen, creating a unique warmth for the first day of the new year.
Mother Pei was busy in the kitchen with an apron on, cooking in the pot vegetarian dumplings in the shape of gold ingots - as Gu Fanxing's grandmother said, "Eat vegetarian food on the first day of the new year, and you will have a clean and vegetarian year." She specially prepared the stuffing according to her grandmother's recipe, and also wrapped three coins in the dumplings, saying that whoever eats them will be blessed in the new year.
Grandma Pei was sitting on a rattan chair in the living room, holding a red cloth bag containing lucky money for the younger generation. Seeing Gu Fanxing and her grandmother coming out of the guest room, she immediately smiled and waved, "Xingxing, come and sit down. You have to rush to eat the dumplings later. Whoever gets the coin will be the luckiest."
Gu Fanxing had just sat down on the sofa when the phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated.
She took it out and saw the words "Mom and Dad" flashing on the screen. Her eyes lit up instantly—it was her parents far away abroad! Because of the time difference, her parents rarely called at this time. I guess they had calculated it to be early morning in China, so as not to disturb her rest.
"Grandma, my parents called!" Gu Fanxing excitedly held her grandmother's hand, her fingertips trembling.
Grandma also came over, her face full of anticipation: "Hurry up and answer the phone, let me hear your parents' voices too."
Gu Fanxing pressed the answer button and put the phone to her ear, her voice full of joy: "Dad! Mom! Happy New Year!"
"Happy New Year, Xingxing!" My mother's familiar voice came from the other end of the phone. It had a slight noise from long-distance calls, but it was still warm. "We calculated it to be the morning of the first day of the Chinese New Year. You should have just woken up. I hope I didn't disturb you?"
"No, no, I got up a long time ago and was just about to eat dumplings!" Gu Fanxing said quickly, and handed the phone to her grandmother, "Mom, grandma is here too, talk to her."
Grandma took the phone and her voice softened instantly: "Happy New Year, my daughter! How are you doing abroad? Is the weather cold?"
"Don't worry, Mom, we are all fine."
Mother Gu laughed on the phone.
"I just miss you and Xingxing. I saw the photos you posted yesterday on New Year's Eve. The Pei family was really lively, and Xingxing was smiling so happily."
As she was speaking, Mother Pei came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of freshly cooked dumplings. Hearing the phone ring, she immediately put down the plate and came over: "Xingxing, are these your parents? Let me say hello to them too."
Pei's father, Pei Luonan, and Pei Luochuan also came out of the study and stood around, their eyes full of anticipation.
Gu Fanxing turned the phone to speakerphone mode, and the voice instantly and clearly spread throughout the living room.
"Dad, Mom, Grandma Pei, Uncle Pei, Aunt Pei, Luo Nan and Luo Chuan are all here. They also want to say hello to you."
"Dad Pei, Mom Pei, thank you so much!"
Father Gu's voice came, with a bit of politeness, but it was hard to hide his gratitude.
"Dad Pei, Mom Pei, Happy New Year! Thank you so much for taking care of Xingxing and my mother during this time."
Pei's father quickly took over the conversation with a sincere tone.
"You're too polite, Dad Gu. Xingxing is Luo Nan's girlfriend, and she's a child of our Pei family. It's our responsibility to take care of her and grandma.
We had dinner together yesterday on New Year's Eve and set off fireworks. Xingxing and Auntie were very happy, so don't worry."
Mother Pei also came over and said with a smile: "Mother Gu, yesterday I made Xingxing the stuffed tofu from your hometown, and she said it was better than the one in the restaurant!
Grandma also said that my carrot and pork rib soup is delicious. Don't worry about them when you are abroad. We will take good care of them."
"Thank you so much,"
There was a hint of sob in Gu Ma's voice.
"I was worried that Xingxing wouldn't be able to adapt to the unfamiliar environment, but now that I hear you say that, I'm relieved. I was worried she'd be sad since she wasn't with us during the New Year."
"Mom, I'm not sad!"
Gu Fanxing said quickly, picked up a dumpling and took a bite, suddenly his eyes lit up, and he took out a coin from his mouth.
"Look, Mom! I ate a coin! Auntie said eating a coin brings good luck in the new year!"
Both Mr. and Mrs. Gu on the other end of the phone laughed, and Mr. Gu's voice was full of relief.
"Okay! We Xingxing are so lucky! Luo Nan, I'll have to trouble you to take good care of Xingxing in the future. Sometimes she gets so engrossed in her work that she forgets to eat."
Pei Luonan took over the conversation, his tone firm: "Uncle, don't worry, I will. I will remind her to eat on time, and let her wear more clothes when it's cold. I won't let her suffer any grievances."
Pei Luochuan also came over and said with a smile: "Uncle Gu, Aunt Gu, Sister Xingxing is so popular. She passed me the tape for pasting the Spring Festival couplets yesterday, and my grandma even taught her how to cut paper-cuts! If you miss her in the future, feel free to video chat with us and we'll help you film Sister Xingxing's daily life."
Listening to the sincere words of the Pei family, Mr. and Mrs. Gu on the other end of the phone gradually felt relieved.
Mother Gu chatted with grandma for a while, and grandma was very happy.
"Mrs. Pei cooks for me in different ways every day. Knowing that I have bad teeth, she always makes the food soft and fluffy. Grandma Pei also helps me cut paper-cuts and makes me a cotton vest, which is very warm."
Father Gu sighed on the phone, “Before, I was worried that the wealthy family would be difficult to get along with, but now it seems that the Pei family really treats Xingxing as a family member, so we are relieved.
Xingxing, you should get along well with the Pei family, help them with things, and don't always let them take care of you."
"I know, Dad," Gu Fanxing nodded, his eyes full of seriousness.
"Okay, okay, our Xingxing has grown up."
Mother Gu said with a smile, her voice full of pride.
"It's getting late, and we should go to bed. You guys should eat your dumplings quickly before they get cold. Keep in touch and send us more photos so we can see the lively atmosphere of the Pei family."
"Okay! Mom and Dad, you should also go to bed early and take care of your health!" Gu Fanxing said reluctantly, and the Pei family also said goodbye: "Happy New Year, Mr. and Mrs. Gu, and keep in touch in the future!"
After hanging up the phone, the living room was still full of warmth.
Mother Pei picked up a dumpling and handed it to Gu Fanxing: "Eat it quickly, or it will get cold if you don't eat it now. Try to get another coin."
Gu Fanxing took a bite of the dumpling, the delicious filling spread in her mouth, and her heart was filled with peace of mind.
Dad Pei took a sip of tea and said, "You can video chat with your parents more often in the future so they don't have to worry about you when you're abroad."
Pei Luonan walked to Gu Fanxing and handed her a glass of warm water: "Don't choke, eat slowly. If your uncle and aunt miss you, we can go abroad to see them and give them a surprise."
Gu Fanxing nodded, feeling deeply moved.
She once thought that the New Year would be lonely and desolate without her parents around, but she didn't expect that the Pei family would soothe her sadness with their sincerity and let her parents who were far away abroad put down their worries.
While eating dumplings, Pei Luochuan took out a coin from his mouth and said: "I ate a coin! I will also be blessed in the New Year!"
Grandma Pei smiled and said, "Okay, we in Luochuan will definitely have a smooth year."
Gu Fanxing looked at the lively scene in front of her, feeling extremely confident in her heart - she not only found someone worthy of trust, but also found a home that truly accepted and loved her.
This New Year, although her parents are not around, she has more "family members" with her. The fireworks in the yard warm her life and make her parents who are far away in a foreign land feel the concern and peace of mind that transcends mountains and seas.
The sunlight shines through the window and onto everyone's face, reflecting everyone's smiling faces, forming the warmest New Year picture.
Gu Fanxing knew that the overseas call on the first day of the new year not only connected her with her parents, but also made her understand that true happiness is not only about blood ties, but also about having someone who is willing to treat you sincerely, protect you with warmth, and let you feel the warmth of home.