Chapter 291: The New Year, Part 3

Returning to the Cheng Mansion, Cheng Feng first went to see the two elders.

Seeing Cheng Feng's successful career, the two elders were content and satisfied as they looked after the children, with no need to worry about anything else.

Boys: Chengping, Cheng'an, Chengxi, Chengle, Cheng Yuan.

Girls: Chengjin, Cheng You, Cheng Yu, Cheng Miao.

Right now, they are all just little ones, so it is not that easy for them to cause trouble or destroy things.

Fortunately, there are many children, and there are servants to help out.

The daily lives of the two elders are not considered tiring; Cheng Feng feels that the two elders are already very happy just watching the children every day.

This makes Cheng Feng feel that his efforts have not been in vain.

At the very least, the two elders can live an affluent life.

It will soon be the New Year, and Cheng Feng's entire family is about to gather together, so he ordered the servants to prepare a grand family banquet to celebrate the harvest and reunion of this year.

The banquet was set in the back garden of the mansion, where the fragrance of flowers overflowed and the lights were bright; a long table was meticulously arranged in the center, laden with all kinds of delicacies, including both birds and beasts, each one highlighting the affluence of the Cheng Mansion and the importance placed on family.

As the night gently descended, the back garden of the Cheng Mansion was lit up by dots of light, resembling an Immortal realm. Cheng Feng gently held his father with one hand and supported his mother with the other, and the three of them slowly stepped into this space filled with laughter and joy.

Behind them, a group of maids dressed in gorgeous new clothes carefully held those lively and cute little ones; the children laughed or fussed, their babbling sounds weaving into a beautiful family movement.

Whenever a child sobbed softly due to the novel environment, the maid beside them would immediately comfort them in a soft voice, coaxing and patting them gently, letting the children gradually quiet down.

Cheng Feng's gaze wandered over the children; every little face was full of vitality and innocent smiles.

A warm current that was hard to describe surged in his heart. These were all his children, the future of the Cheng family.

At this time, the banquet hall was already a scene of bustle. The eldest brother and his wife's family, dressed appropriately and wearing smiles, were enthusiastically chatting with the guests.

Cheng Feng's dozen or so Concubines, standing tall and graceful like blooming flowers, were each busy adding a touch of elegance to the banquet.

As for Lao San, although he was alone, he appeared composed, occasionally exchanging a knowing look with the eldest brother, as if everything was understood without words.

Seeing Cheng Feng enter with the two elders, everyone stood up to pay their respects, the scene warm and solemn.

The banquet continued, the music was melodious, and the delicious food was mouth-watering. Under the care of the maids, the children were either crying because they were afraid of the crowd or enjoying the food in the arms of their uncles; laughter and cheers rose one after another, forming a harmonious and happy picture.

Cheng Feng sat in his seat, watching all of this, his heart filled with satisfaction and happiness.

During this period, a small interlude occurred, adding a touch of warmth and a slightly humorous atmosphere to the banquet.

Taking advantage of this rare reunion time, Cheng Fu and Cheng Mu quietly pulled the eldest brother and his wife aside, their eyes filled with mischief and expectation as they pointed to the children being teased by the women in the courtyard.

"You have been married for over a year now, why haven't you given us a grandson or granddaughter yet?" Cheng Mu's words held both reproach and anticipation.

This made Cheng Shu, a grown man, blush, and he stammered a promise that there would definitely be good news this year.

The eldest sister-in-law was as gentle as ever, lowering her head and leaning lightly against her husband; that obedient appearance made everyone present unable to hold back their laughter.

The topic shifted, and Cheng Mu turned her gaze toward Lao San; the deep meaning in her eyes made Lao San's heart tighten. Just as he was about to find an excuse to slip away, he was grabbed by the eldest brother, who had already seen through everything.

Lao San glared at the eldest brother: "Why are you dragging me into your business???"

The eldest brother, Cheng Shu, returned a gloating look: "Do you think you can run away? Stand still."

As Martial Artists, both the eldest brother and Lao San are capable of handling things on their own in the Hong Sect.

Under Cheng Feng's careful cultivation, the eldest brother, Cheng Shu, has reached the Skin Refining Mid-Stage, while Lao San, Cheng Lei, is even more gifted and has already stepped into the threshold of the Skin Refining Late Stage.

However, in front of the family elders, no matter how high their cultivation is, they are just Ordinary children who long for family harmony and filial piety toward their parents.

The banquet continued, but this small interlude flowed quietly in everyone's heart like a warm current.

The family members cherished their time together even more and became more determined to work together for the future of the family.

On this night full of love and hope, the entire Cheng Mansion was immersed in warmth and harmony.

Cheng Feng prefers quiet, so he had already eaten with Wang Hu and other high-level members in advance, but he looked back toward the direction of the Hong Sect.

Wei Zhuang's news was like an uncertain snowflake in winter, arriving late, which made Cheng Feng inevitably feel a bit concerned.

Wei Zhuang is at a critical moment of closed-door cultivation to break through his cultivation level; whether he succeeds or not will have a profound impact on the future plans of both.

However, at this moment, all he can do is wait silently, believing that Wei Zhuang's strength and perseverance will surely help him pass this hurdle.

On the New Year's Eve, the Cheng Mansion was decorated with lanterns and streamers, presenting a festive scene. The whole family sat together, with constant laughter and joy.

Cheng Feng chatted with his family, sharing the bits and pieces of the past year, while also full of longing for the future.

But in this joyful atmosphere, he still looked toward the door from time to time, secretly hoping in his heart that Wei Zhuang could send good news on this special day.

As time slowly passed, the New Year's bell was about to ring. Cheng Feng stood up, led the whole family to the courtyard, looked up at the fireworks blooming in the night sky, and silently made a wish for his family's blessings and for Wei Zhuang's success.

Just as the first ray of New Year's sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone on the land of the Cheng Mansion, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the morning silence. A servant ran over in a hurry, holding a note in his hand, and reported breathlessly: "Master, there is news! Master Wei Zhuang, he..."

Cheng Feng's heart tightened suddenly, and he quickly took the note. He saw only a few words on it, but they were enough to let the heavy stone in his heart fall to the ground.

The gist of the letter was that after unremitting efforts, Wei Zhuang finally broke through the bottleneck on New Year's Eve and stepped into a new Martial Artist realm.

This news was like a spring breeze, bringing a long-lost smile to Cheng Feng's face. He turned to look at his family, his eyes flashing with excitement and joy, and he muttered excitedly: "Wei Zhuang has broken through! Our Cheng family has gained another powerful protector!"

Seeing the master so happy, the people in the Cheng Mansion naturally knew it was good news.

Cheng Feng waved his hand: "Someone, give everyone in the mansion two taels of silver as New Year's lucky money."

The first day of the New Year brought such good news, which undoubtedly gave the Cheng family the best start.