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Chapter 1039: Chapter 1044 New Year’s Eve
Qiao Duo’er also entered the kitchen in the afternoon because she felt that the New Year’s Eve dinner she participated in herself would taste more blissful.
"Prepare an extra table of dishes tonight and set it up in the mill—make sure there’s plenty," she instructed.
Lu Kejun’s Shadow Guards were all women, but as martial artists, they had large appetites, so it was important to prepare extra.
It’s better to have leftovers when hosting, as it would be embarrassing if there wasn’t enough food.
Almond shook her head, "No need to set it up so far away. Granny Su said we could eat in the kitchen, so we can come over immediately if you need anything."
To them, having a good meal was satisfying enough, where they ate didn’t really matter.
"It’s not just for you; we’ll eat together tonight. The more the merrier," Qiao Duo’er explained.
She had been preparing another table for Lu Kejun’s Shadow Guards. A few days before the New Year, she had Almond stop working and even got the mill cleaned up carefully. The place was spacious and wouldn’t be disturbed, perfect for the Shadow Guards.
Almond was puzzled, "Another table for whom, then?"
Setting it up in a mill didn’t seem appropriate for hosting guests.
"Don’t ask so many questions. After we’re done eating, don’t clear it up; we’ll talk about it tomorrow," Qiao Duo’er said, without further explanation.
"I’ll go talk to Granny Su right away."
Almond didn’t pursue the matter further. Her madam had her reasons for doing things this way, and it was her job to follow them.
By the time it got dark, all the dishes were ready.
Since she had already asked Lu Kejun for her preference and knew she didn’t like hotpot, she had prepared sixteen dishes, crowding the table with them.
Lu Kejun widened her eyes, "Did you make all these?"
"It’s New Year’s, of course, we have to eat happily. Come, take a seat," Qiao Duo’er felt there was nothing amiss.
With Lu Kejun and Qiao Duo’er leading by example, others also began to sit down.
"Eat whatever you like, no need to be polite," Qiao Duo’er called out.
Lu Kejun could be her future sister-in-law, and it definitely wouldn’t hurt to have her well-disposed towards herself in advance.
It might come in handy when Luo Qingfeng decided to make things difficult for her.
Lu Kejun nodded her head, "Do I look like someone who’s shy? You too, don’t just watch me eat; let’s all eat together."
Maybe it was the good atmosphere, but she found everyone pleasing to the eye today.
After varying flavors of dishes and several rounds of drinks, Lu Kejun raised her glass.
"I’m very grateful that you’ve taken me in, giving me a different experience. You have no idea how pitiful I am at home. My old master would pull me aside and lecture me on how things should be; sometimes, my ears would grow calluses, I swear. But let’s not talk about that; this drink’s to you all!"
Lu Kejun felt a twinge of pain in her nose, but she held back her emotions.
New Year’s Eve was a festive day. While everyone else was happily welcoming the new year, she couldn’t spoil the mood.
You could see all the young girl’s thoughts written on her face, and Qiao Duo’er couldn’t help but feel sad for her.
Seeing others happy and harmonious probably reminded her of her own family.
Despite having many complaints about her family, they were still her parents—their constant nagging was laden with heavy love.
Qiao Duo’er raised her glass, "All I want to say is I wish you and him can go home together next year."
By then, General Old Lu is sure to be very happy.
"You’re making fun of me again!" exclaimed Lu Kejun.
Qiao Duo’er whispered in Lu Kejun’s ear, "Reliable sources tell me that someone is about to throw themselves into the net in the next few days. I think you won’t lose out, right?"
Lu Kejun excitedly asked, "Are you serious?"
