#291 - Chapter 291 New Year Part 3

Back at the Cheng residence, Cheng Feng first went to see the elders.

The elders, seeing Cheng Feng's success, were content taking care of the children, leaving them with nothing else to worry about.

Boys: Cheng Ping, Cheng An, Cheng Xi, Cheng Le, Cheng Yuan.

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

Right now, they are all small and not easily targeted for property confiscation or harm.

Fortunately, with so many children, there are servants to help.

The elders' daily life isn't too tiring; Cheng Feng felt they were happy just watching the children.

This made Cheng Feng feel his efforts were not in vain.

At least the elders could live a prosperous life.

Soon it would be the New Year, and the entire Cheng family would gather together. So, he instructed the servants to prepare a grand family banquet to celebrate the year's harvest and reunion.

The banquet was set in the mansion's back garden, where the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers and the lights shone brightly. A long table was carefully arranged in the center, laden with all kinds of delicacies, including birds and beasts, all showcasing the Cheng family's wealth and importance of family.

As the gentle night descended, the back garden of the Cheng residence was lit by twinkling lights, like a fairyland.

Cheng Feng gently supported his father with one hand and his mother with the other, as the three slowly stepped into this space filled with laughter and joy.

Behind them, a group of maids in gorgeous new clothes carefully carried the lively and adorable little ones. The children laughed and played, their babbling voices weaving together into a beautiful family symphony.

Whenever a child whimpered slightly because of the unfamiliar environment, the maids would immediately comfort them softly, gently patting them until they gradually calmed down.

Cheng Feng's gaze swept over the children, each small face full of life and innocent smiles.

A warmth welled up in his heart that was hard to describe. These were his children, the future of the Cheng family.

At this moment, the banquet hall was already a lively scene. The eldest brother and his wife, dressed impeccably and with smiles on their faces, were warmly chatting with guests.

Cheng Feng's dozen or so wives and concubines, graceful and elegant like blossoming flowers, were each busy adding a touch of refinement to the banquet.

And the third brother, although alone, seemed calm and composed, occasionally exchanging a knowing glance with the eldest brother, as if everything was understood without words.

When everyone saw Cheng Feng enter with the elders, they all stood up to pay their respects, the scene warm and solemn.

The banquet continued, the music melodious, and the delicious food tempting. Under the care of the maids, the children were either crying from being afraid of the crowd or enjoying the delicious food in the arms of their uncles, laughter and cheers rising and falling, forming a harmonious and beautiful picture.

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

During this period, a small episode occurred, adding a bit of warmth and humor to the banquet.

Taking advantage of this rare reunion, Cheng Feng's parents quietly pulled the eldest brother and his wife aside, their eyes filled with a bit of mischief and anticipation, pointing to the children being teased by the women in the courtyard.

"You've been married for more than a year, why haven't you given us a grandson or granddaughter yet?" Cheng's mother's words contained both reproach and expectation.

Making Cheng Shu, this big man, blush, stammering and guaranteeing that there would be good news this year.

The eldest sister-in-law was as gentle as ever, lowering her head and gently leaning against her husband, her well-behaved appearance making everyone present unable to help but smile.

Changing the topic, Cheng's mother turned her gaze to the third brother, the deep meaning in her eyes making the third brother'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.

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

The eldest brother, Cheng Shu, replied with a gloating look: "Did you think you could run away? Stand still obediently."

As martial artists, both the eldest and third brothers were capable individuals within the Hongmen.

Under Cheng Feng's careful cultivation, the eldest brother, Cheng Shu, had already reached the middle stage of Skin Refinement, while the third brother, Cheng Lei, was even more gifted, having stepped into the threshold of the late stage of Skin Refinement.

However, in front of their family elders, no matter how high their cultivation was, they were just ordinary children who longed for family harmony and filial piety.

The banquet continued, but this small episode was like a warm current, quietly flowing through everyone's heart.

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

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

Cheng Feng preferred peace and quiet and had already eaten with Wang Hu and other senior members. Looking back in the direction of the Hongmen,

Wei Zhuang's news was like a uncertain snowflake in winter, arriving late, causing Cheng Feng to feel a bit worried.

Wei Zhuang was at a critical moment in his closed-door cultivation to break through, and whether he succeeded or not would have a profound impact on their future plans.

However, at this moment, all he could do was wait silently, believing that Wei Zhuang's strength and perseverance would definitely help him through this hurdle.

On New Year's Eve, the Cheng residence was decorated with lanterns and streamers, a scene of joy and festivity. The whole family sat together, their laughter and chatter never ceasing.

Cheng Feng chatted with his family, sharing the ups and downs of the past year, while also looking forward to the future.

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

As the hours slowly passed, the New Year's bell was about to ring. Cheng Feng stood up and led his family to the yard, looking up at the fireworks blooming in the night sky, silently making wishes for his family and praying for Wei Zhuang's success.

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

Cheng Feng's heart tightened, and he quickly took the note. The few words on it were enough to put his mind at ease.

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

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

The people in the Cheng residence saw that the master was so happy, so naturally they knew it was good news.

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

Welcoming such good news on the first day of the New Year was undoubtedly the best start for the Cheng family.