Chapter 143: Eating New Year's Eve Dinner

Xiao Yan walked to Xiao Yu's side, directly helped her up, and then, with his arm around her slender waist, walked step by step toward the main hall.

Being supported by Xiao Yan, Xiao Yu was naturally reluctant in every way, struggling back and forth in his arms, but no matter how she struggled, it was to no avail. In the end, she could only helplessly give up and let Xiao Yan hold her.

When Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu arrived at the Xiao family's main hall, the members of the Xiao family had already been waiting for a long time. Seeing that Xiao Yu was actually being held by Xiao Yan as they entered, and seeing the ambiguous attitude between the two, they all widened their eyes, their reactions varying.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Xun Er and Xiao Yi Xian sitting on his right, then a smile appeared on his face, and he secretly gave Xiao Yan a thumbs up, meaning: "Yan'er is truly strong! He hasn't even settled these two yet, and he's already brought another one in."

The three Elders, just like Xiao Zhan, looked at Xiao Xun Er and Xiao Yi Xian, then looked at Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu, smiled, and said nothing.

Seeing that Xiao Yu, who had originally come to avenge her, was actually being held in Xiao Yan's arms, and that Xiao Yu's face was full of shyness and her little face was flushed red, Xiao Ning suddenly felt a sense of hopelessness.

Others looked at Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu, then glanced toward the direction of Xiao Xun Er and Xiao Yi Xian, looking like they were waiting to watch a good show.

Seeing the reactions of Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Xun Er, Xiao Yan was a bit stunned. He just ate a little fast, right? Why did he eat until the two of them were in tears?

How could Xiao Yan know a woman's thoughts? A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea; a man can never guess a woman's mind.

Xiao Xun Er and Xiao Yi Xian ate a couple of bites of rice and then left together, as if they had gone to discuss something.

Just like dealing with mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts, how can one handle it efficiently?

The others also left once they were full.

Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Xun Er saw Xiao Yan holding Xiao Yu, and even their breathing became heavy. Four eyes stared straight at Xiao Yan, and Heaven-tier Dou Techniques of the soul-attack type were fired at Xiao Yan as if they cost nothing.

Only by making them point their spears at oneself, making them all wrong while oneself is right, and becoming incomparably strong and overbearing, would there be no conflict between the two. Instantly, they became incomparably intimate and united against the outside.

Xiao Xun Er and Xiao Yi Xian looked at each other, understood each other's thoughts, and sighed helplessly.

After arriving in the room, Xiao Zhan closed the door and said directly: "Today, I asked the three Elders to come over mainly to discuss the future development of the Xiao family. However, I must state in advance that today's conversation must be kept confidential. Whoever accidentally leaks it will be directly expelled from the Xiao family."

"Little things! I can't even handle you two little girls! How can one make two fighting tigresses stop their war? Of course, it's by making them feel a crisis and finding a stronger opponent for them, so they can put aside their past grudges and cooperate intimately," Xiao Yan thought to himself.

Xiao Yan, adhering to the principle of never wasting, ate all the food on the table before stopping.

"Hahaha! I didn't expect the Xiao family to produce an Alchemist. The revival of the Xiao family is promising!" the Third Elder laughed happily.

"Yan'er's recovery of his cultivation talent and his rapid improvement in strength are all because he took on a good master. When Yan'er reached the Dou Zhe level, his teacher taught him alchemy. Those healing medicines were all things he used to practice his hands," Xiao Zhan said with a smile.

After the meal, Xiao Zhan took the three Elders to his room.

Xiao Yan endured the pain of Exotic Fire body tempering for Xiao Xun Er and went out to train for a year. To save Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Yan almost crippled his two kidneys.

"Hehe, I can tell you now. These healing medicines were all refined by Yan'er before he left," Xiao Zhan said with a smile.

"We are indeed very curious! And every time we asked you before, you wouldn't say," the Great Elder said with a smile.

Seeing Xiao Yan eating so deliciously as if he were a starving ghost reincarnated, Xiao Zhan's eyes felt a bit sore. Before, he had only focused on the achievements Xiao Yan had made, without thinking about how much Xiao Yan had paid for these achievements.

However, the three Elders didn't say much. After all, in this world, strength is respected. Xiao Zhan brought out so many healing medicines, which meant that Xiao Zhan had the support of an Alchemist behind him. They naturally knew very well what an Alchemist meant.

If you favor your parents, your wife says you don't love her. If you favor your wife, your parents say you are unfilial and raised you in vain.

Only Xiao Zhan and the three Elders were still accompanying Xiao Yan to eat.

Taking a deep breath, he calmed his mood and called a servant, telling them to tell the kitchen to make more dishes.

Xiao Yu also ate a few bites of rice and then called Xiao Ning to support her as she left to apply the healing medicine.

"Even if you didn't say it, we would keep it secret. After all, this concerns the future of the Xiao family, and we would not hesitate even if it cost our lives," the Great Elder said with a serious face.

"Hehe, since everyone is here, let's start the banquet!" Seeing the smell of gunpowder permeating the air, Xiao Zhan could only smile and smooth things over.

"What? Xiao Yan!" The three Elders had thought Xiao Zhan had met an Alchemist somewhere! They never expected it to be Xiao Yan.

Of course, Xiao Yan's purpose in doing this was not to pull Xiao Yu out to block a knife for him, but just to make Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Xun Er stop being hostile to each other and focus their attention on dealing with Xiao Yan.

Hearing Xiao Zhan's words, the three Elders frowned slightly, not knowing what Xiao Zhan was going to do. However, because of the healing medicines Xiao Zhan had brought out last time, which resolved the Xiao family's crisis, Xiao Zhan's prestige had vaguely surpassed that of the three Elders.

Seeing Xiao Yan's slightly thin figure, Xiao Yi Xian also felt a pang of heartache. Looking at Xiao Yan's appearance, Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but redden her eyes.

Seeing Xiao Yan in this state, Xiao Xun Er felt a sourness in her heart, and her eyes also turned a bit red, but she held back and did not shed tears.

Hearing Xiao Zhan say it was time to start, Xiao Yan began to wolf down his food. After all, he hadn't eaten anything with flavor for over a month, so he was really craving it.

"These matters need to be kept strictly confidential, otherwise there will be trouble!" Xiao Zhan warned.

But Xiao Yan acted as if nothing had happened, held Xiao Yu as he walked to the dining table, thoughtfully pulled out a chair for her, helped her sit down, and then sat down beside Xiao Yu.

"You must be very curious about where I got so many high-quality healing medicines last time," Xiao Zhan said with a smile.

Thinking of the suffering Xiao Yan had endured for them, the two couldn't help but be deeply moved.

Besides, the Xiao family was now thriving, which was also what they wanted to see, so they naturally agreed readily.

"Yes, these are pills refined by Yan'er's master that can increase the cultivation speed of those below the Great Dou Master level. The three Elders should each select some promising clansmen to use them as appropriate! However, I must state in advance that this matter must be kept hidden. Whoever leaks the news will not have a share of the pills in the future. Those who are serious will be directly expelled from the Xiao family." Xiao Zhan was now imposing without anger, his gaze sweeping back and forth in front of the three Elders.

Dear book friends,

At this beautiful moment of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, I wish your New Year's Eve to be full of laughter and warmth, and may the company of family make every moment shine with the light of happiness. In the new year, may your life be as brilliant and colorful as dazzling fireworks; may your work be as full and fruitful as dumplings; may your mood be like rice cakes, rising step by step.

Let the troubles of the past drift away with the wind, and let the hope of the future illuminate the path ahead. I wish you health, peace, and everything going your way in the new year. May all your dreams set sail, and all your efforts blossom and bear fruit. Let us join hands to welcome a better tomorrow and create a new year full of love and harmony together!

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