Chapter 582: 578. A Lively New Year's Eve Dinner (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes)

The News Simulcast was still playing, and Zhang Ran's home had already begun to grow lively; the originally spacious living room had now become crowded.

The table in the living room was one Zhang Ran had specially purchased anew, all so that everyone could be seated today.

The sofa and such had also been temporarily placed in Huo Zhiyuan's home, otherwise, there would have been no room for them at all.

Now, in the entire living room, apart from the television still hanging on the wall, only the table remained.

Dish after dish was brought out, the fragrance overflowing!

However, the four little ones were somewhat sullen; although they had not seen how "Gugu" was made into a dish, they were not stupid.

"Susu, don't be sad anymore. Come, have a chicken leg," Zhang Siyan said, suppressing a laugh.

Susu subconsciously twitched her little nose, then subconsciously opened her little mouth and took a bite with a smack.

Afterward, Susu sobbed with her little nose while saying, "Mommy, doing this is wrong."

"Mm, Mommy knows she was wrong. Is it delicious?" Zhang Siyan held back her laughter.

"Delicious." Susu was still very honest.

"Hahaha." Zhang Ran and the others could no longer hold it in and burst into loud laughter.

This burst of loud laughter drew the attention of the four little ones, and immediately, under the teasing of several adults, they became happy again.

Children's sadness comes quickly, but it goes even faster.

The News Simulcast had just finished, and all the dishes were prepared right on time.

"Shall we all have a drink tonight?" Zhang Ran asked.

"Let's have a drink; it's a good chance to completely relax," Huo Zhiyuan said.

The others all nodded one after another, and even the four little ones were the same.

"Alright, then let's all have a drink," Zhang Ran said with a smile.

Bringing out some fine wine he had kept in storage, Sicheng stood up and began to fill everyone's glasses.

Immediately, everyone looked at Zhang Ran; this was for him to say a few words.

Zhang Ran thought for a moment and said, "Actually, there is nothing much to say. A new year, a new beginning; I wish everyone happiness every day."

"However, for this first glass, we should first toast Xiao Lu and Lin Mei. This table of dishes was made by them through a whole day of hard work. Thank you for preparing such a sumptuous dinner for us," Zhang Ran said, raising his glass.

Indeed, this table of dishes was not small. Zhang Ran said they had prepared for a day, but that was actually an understatement; much of it had been prepared a day in advance, otherwise, it could not have been finished today.

Everyone also raised their glasses one after another and said thank you to Liu Lu and Lin Mei.

Lin Mei was quite used to this kind of environment, but Liu Lu felt somewhat uncomfortable; her face even turned red, which was rare.

And her precious son Zhang Xiaotao happened to be tactless, "Mommy, why is your face red? Are you shy?"

"Zhang Xiaotao, is your skin itching for a beating?" Liu Lu 'glared' at Zhang Xiaotao.

Zhang Xiaotao shrank his neck, "It's just red, that's all. Can't even talk about it."

"You're still talking," Liu Lu said loudly.

Zhang Xiaotao stopped talking.

However, after being teased by him like this, Liu Lu also relaxed.

With a glass of wine down, the already lively atmosphere became boisterous again. Zhang Ran even secretly used his chopsticks to dip a bit of wine for Zhang Xiaotao, that curious baby, to taste; it was so spicy that tears almost fell, causing another burst of laughter.

"I never imagined that I would actually become the son of the richest man. It really feels like a dream," Sicheng said with deep emotion to Bert beside him.

Bert smiled and said, "Don't worry, this is not a dream, but reality."

"Haha, it is indeed reality, it's just that I can't quite believe it," Sicheng laughed.

The two whispered to each other, not affecting the communication of the others in the slightest.

"Xiao Lu, when does your hospital open? Do you need me to introduce some plastic surgeons to you? They are all very famous," Lin Mei said, clinking glasses with Liu Lu.

Upon hearing this, Liu Lu said, "Can you? Would they come?"

"Why wouldn't they? And since you are going to do it, you must do it well. Big Brother Zhang has invested so much money into it; although he himself won't care, you still need to achieve some results," Lin Mei said.

Liu Lu nodded and said, "Mm, I will work hard."

Lin Mei shook her head with a smile, "I'm not saying this to make you put your focus on the hospital. Your focus should still be on the family, but you need to pay a little more attention so you don't get swindled."

In fact, Liu Lu had been quite anxious during this period. This was a hospital, after all; could she do it?

But now it was no longer a question of whether she could do it, but whether she could do it well; Zhang Ran had already prepared all the money for her.

"You must never give up on the family side because of the hospital. For us, the family is actually the most important thing, do you understand?" Lin Mei said.

Liu Lu looked at her father-in-law, who was laughing heartily, and nodded.

"As long as you understand. I won't say anything else, lest you find me annoying," Lin Mei joked.

"Auntie Lin, you are always joking. I can't thank you enough," Liu Lu said, between laughter and tears.

"Big Brother Zhang, I want to have a drink with you," Huo Zhiyuan seemed to have drunk a bit too much.

Zhang Ran did not stop her, smiled and clinked glasses with her, and after finishing, said, "You should also get some good rest lately. I see that you've been so busy during this time that your spirits aren't good."

"Mm, I will pay attention to resting," Huo Zhiyuan looked at Zhang Ran with dazed eyes, murmuring a sentence in her heart: 'Big Brother Zhang, thank you for appearing by my side again.'

Liu Lu and Siyan both saw Huo Zhiyuan's state at this moment, but both chose to remain silent, acting as if they hadn't seen it.

Siyan's mood was somewhat complicated, but it was not that she disliked Huo Zhiyuan; truthfully speaking, Siyan liked Huo Zhiyuan very much, but...

Family relationships are always a tangled mess; few people can treat them calmly.

The meal lasted for more than three hours, eating and drinking while chatting, and watching the News Simulcast from time to time.

However, when some comedy sketches were performed, Zhang Ran and the others laughed heartily, while Prince Haiman and Bert were somewhat dazed.

But when it came to programs like dance, Zhang Ran and the others lost interest, while Prince Haiman and the others watched very happily.

After the meal, Prince Haiman did not leave, but instead went with Zhang Ran to the small bar in the basement to start drinking.

This seemed to have become a habit; they were like this last year as well.

Lin Mei did not stop them; this counted as time for the two old men to whisper to each other.

Zhang Sicheng, Bert, and the others were also not asleep; Bert had been talked into playing games together by Zhang Sicheng.

As for Zhang Siyan, she was tidying up the room with Liu Lu, Huo Zhiyuan, and Lin Mei; right now, the table and the living room were a complete mess and needed a little cleaning up.

As for the four little ones, they had truly let themselves go, playing with such immense joy!