Acai's Sky

Chapter 708: What Does the Heroine's Escape Have to Do with Me?

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun shines into the room through the window, giving the whole house a faint golden glow.

At this moment, Aunt Gu gently woke up Acai who was sleeping soundly.

A Cai rubbed her sleepy eyes, yawned and got up from the bed, then got out of bed in a daze to wash up.

After a simple tidying up, she followed Aunt Gu to the side hall in the backyard.

When they arrived at the side hall, they saw their eldest brother Tong Jinnian standing there with a smile.

Seeing Ah Cai's dazed look, he couldn't help but walk over, reached out and gently tugged at her collar, and jokingly said, "Ninth sister, are you dazed from sleep? Why do you still look like you haven't woken up yet?"

After hearing what her elder brother said, Acai just muttered a few words, then staggered to her elder sister Tong Qi and sat down.

Then, like a lazy kitten, she leaned her head on her elder sister's shoulder and continued to sleep with her eyes closed.

The second lady Tong Lin, who was sitting next to them, found this very interesting, so she stretched out her finger and gently poked Acai's pink cheek.

Smiling, she said to her elder sister, "Look, elder sister, little Jiuer has entered hibernation and won't wake up no matter how hard he sleeps!"

Tong Qi quickly pulled Tong Lin's mischievous hand away, and tapped her forehead with her index finger, pretending to be angry and said, "Don't bully Xiao Jiuer. She loves to sleep the most. Just let her take a nap for a while!"

Just then, Tong Lang walked into the side hall with brisk steps.

She saw at a glance that all her brothers and sisters were present, and she couldn't help feeling curious.

So, she quickly walked to her eldest brother Tong Jinnian and asked, "Brother, did our parents come back specifically to celebrate the New Year?"

Tong Jinnian smiled and nodded, then replied, "Yes, Mom and Dad came back this time just to spend the New Year with us.

But after the New Year, we will probably have to go back to the capital with them.

After all, we older brothers still have to take the imperial examinations, and you younger sisters also have to start preparing for blind dates."

Tong Lang curled his lips and said, "Is there an old house in the capital that is more comfortable to live in? Everything here is the best. I have to tell my parents that I won't go back and will live in the old house."

As they were chatting and laughing, they saw their parents followed by their grandparents into the side hall. The maids and servants began to serve the dishes, and the family feast officially began.

Tong Yan gently opened a jar of wine, as if he had uncovered a mysterious treasure box.

In an instant, a rich aroma of wine flowed out of the jar like a clear spring and quickly filled the air.

The aroma of this wine, like a spring breeze, gently blows across people's noses, bringing a fresh and pleasant feeling.

It is like the summer sun, scorching and warm, making people intoxicated by it.

If you taste it carefully, the aroma of this wine seems to contain the accumulation of years and the charm of stories.

It is like an old man, telling the glory and vicissitudes of the past.

It is also like a poet, using beautiful words to describe the beauty and colorful life.

Tong Yan closed his eyes and took a deep breath, letting the aroma of the wine penetrate his heart and lungs.

He seemed to be in a vast wine country, surrounded by endless vineyards, and the sunlight shining on the grapes, sparkling with crystal light.

Tong Lei stared at the wine in the jar in front of him with great interest. The purple-red liquid was as crystal clear as a gem, sparkling with charming light under the reflection of the light.

"Could this be the wine sold by those foreign merchants? Such a unique color is so tempting!" Tong Lei couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Tong Miao, who was standing by, heard what her brother said and quickly ordered the maid beside her: "Go and get the set of glass cups."

After a while, the maid came over carefully holding a few exquisite glass cups.

Tong Miao took the glass and personally filled half a glass of wine for everyone in the family.

The purple-red liquid slowly flows into the cup from the bottle mouth, like a dancing ribbon, exuding bursts of mellow aroma.

Tong Lang was stunned when he saw the wine in front of him that was as attractive as a gem.

She widened her eyes, feeling extremely regretful, and wanted to raise her hand and hit herself hard on the head.

Oh, how could she forget such an important thing?

She knows how to make wine, but now her family has foolishly spent a lot of money on buying wine.

At this moment, Tong Yan narrowed his eyes with a smile, his face full of pride and joy.

He gently shook the wine glass in his hand and said with a smile, "This is a unique wine recipe that our little Jiuer bought from a foreigner, and then brewed by me personally! Today is the auspicious day to open the first jar of this fine wine!"

Tong Miao, standing by, turned his gaze towards his third brother, his eyes filled with surprise and admiration. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my goodness, third brother, you're amazing! I didn't expect you'd even master such a difficult job as winemaking! I just took a sip, and it tastes even more fragrant and delicious than the wines served at the imperial banquet!"

However, Tong Lei was not very fond of this mellow wine.

He frowned, then called the servant beside him and ordered, "Quick, change the pot of sorghum wine for me! There's no way this soft wine can be as strong as sorghum wine!"

The old man of the Tong family, who was sitting in the main seat, seemed particularly open-minded and casual.

He did not hold any elaborate ceremony, nor did he make a long toast. He simply waved his hand and shouted generously:

"Don't be polite, we're family. Just eat and drink to your heart's content! A happy family meal together is better than anything else!"

So, everyone responded to the old man's call and started to feast on the food. The whole house was filled with laughter and it was very lively.

Mrs. Yao looked at her son running happily with a smile on her face, her heart full of emotion and gratitude.

She said softly, "These children are truly enjoying themselves in this old house! Thanks to your parents and third brother for taking such good care of them, they seem much more lively and cheerful now than when they were in the capital."

At this time, Mrs. Gao, the old lady of the Tong family, was smiling so much that all the wrinkles on her face were stretched out and her mouth could hardly close.

She responded cheerfully, "There are many people in our Tong family's old house, and the relationship between neighbors is harmonious and friendly.

Look, there are often many young and strong teenagers who take the initiative to take our boys out to have fun.

I was thinking, since we've finally come to this countryside, let the kids have fun. There's no need to be so restrained!"

Yu's gaze was always on her own daughter Tong Lang. She saw the little girl sitting quietly beside the old lady. Her well-behaved and sensible appearance made her feel at ease.

Youshi thought to herself that with the old lady personally raising her daughter, she could praise her to other people when they proposed marriage in the future, and she would surely be able to find a good marriage.