"Please give me a moment, give me a moment, the hot Ishikari hot pot is about to be served!"

With a prompt from Zuojin, a large electric stove pottery pot was brought to the dining table. The warm broth in the pot and the neatly arranged various ingredients can't help but give people a festive feeling.

"Ah... so fragrant! Is this a hot pot made with fish meat!"

"Well... it's made with salmon from the Ishikari River. Many guests from out of town like this hot pot very much, but in terms of taste, salmon in winter is the most suitable for hot pot!"

While introducing Lin Xiuyi, Zuo Jin took the dishes one after another from the plate brought by his sister-in-law, Kumiko, and placed them on the table.

Although the main dish tonight is Ishikari hot pot, Makiko still went to the kitchen to make some side dishes suitable for drinking to comfort everyone. This includes not only the Satsuma fish patty that Lin Shuichi likes, but also the sashimi that the Ishikari brothers like.

Just when everyone was busy, Reina carefully helped Mie to the table and waited for her to sit down. Mie had an apologetic look on her face, and said apologetically to Lin Xiuichi and Kumiko.

"Is your body feeling better?"

"Hey, thanks to everyone, I'm feeling much better today! But I'm so sorry to have been in the room these days and being taken care of by everyone!"

"Don't worry about it, it's all about household chores. With Reina and I helping my mother in the kitchen, you can rest assured and take care of your body!"

While Kumiko passed the bowls and chopsticks to everyone, she warmly comforted Mie, while Rena, who was sitting beside her, looked at his belly curiously, with an expression on her face that was hesitant to speak.

"What's wrong, Reina-chan?"

Mei Jiang looked at Rena beside her, and asked her a little puzzled.

"That...can I hear your belly?"

"Ah...of course!"

Hearing Reina's strange request, Mie just smiled and moved her body to make way for Rena. Just like that, Rena put her ear on Mie's stomach, and curiously put her ear carefully. .

A minute later, Rena raised her head excitedly and said excitedly to Mie:

"I really want to hear the baby's voice!"

...

When everyone finally sat around the dining table, Makiko saw a rare gathering of everyone, and couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness that he had not felt for a long time. He raised his glass and said enthusiastically to the crowd:

"Although tomorrow night is the New Year, because Kumiko and Ujin are going to go back to their parents' house tomorrow! So let's celebrate in advance today..."

...

After Makiko said some wishes to his family, everyone picked up chopsticks and tasted the early New Year's Eve meal.

Although it is said to be a New Year's Eve dinner, after all, tomorrow is the last day of the year, so naturally there is no such thing as Nian Yue soba for dinner. And the pragmatic Makiko wouldn't order those flashy Osechi dishes for the New Year. Therefore, a steaming Ishikari pot becomes the best choice tonight.

"Xiuichi-kun, I'm so sorry, Kumiko and I won't be able to spend the New Year with you here tomorrow night!"

You Jin was a little embarrassed to pick up the wine glass and have a drink with Lin Xiuyi, Lin Xiuyi smiled and persuaded a few words, and then returned to You Jin with a drink.

"That...Actually, I've been wanting to ask since the night I just came here. After drinking your wine, it doesn't seem to be as prone to headaches as other wines, and it doesn't feel spicy when you drink it. Excuse me... Is there any secret?"

"Is this? Actually...I don't quite understand, but the sake of the Kumiko family has always been brewed according to the craftsmanship handed down from the ancestors, so...it's difficult for me to answer your question!"

"So this is ah!"

...

Just as Lin Xiuyi was asking about the sake of sake, his mother, Makiko suddenly picked up a spoon and gave Meijiang a bowl of fish soup, and then said to Meijiang earnestly:

"Meijiang, it's been really hard for you these days. Speaking of which, our family really can't help you! I've already thought about it. In the spring of next year, you and Zuo Jin will get married!"

"But... Mother, what about his fishing hut?"

Mei Jiang heard the words of Makiko, the joy on her face only showed for a moment, and then she looked at Zuo Jin who was sitting beside her with some sadness.

"It doesn't matter Meijiang, I'll discuss the fishing house with Mr. Otomo. If it really doesn't work, we'll give up first. Anyway, I'm still young. If we slowly save money in the future, we will have our own fishing house. !"

Hearing the decision made by his mother, Zuo Jin put down his chopsticks a little disappointed, but he quickly raised his head with a smile and said to Mei Jiang with a smile.

"But... is this really good? Let Zuo Jin do a job you don't like?"

...

Just when Mie was still worried about Zuo Jin, Makiko patted the back of her hand and said solemnly:

"About the fishing house...I also have a few words to tell you! After the new year is over, let Zuojin go buy some gifts to visit Mr. Otomo, and by the way, send the deposit for the fishing house to others!"

"Um... ah! Mother, you..."

Zuo Jin couldn't believe his ears. He looked up at Makiko in surprise. Makiko nodded lovingly at him. Only then did Zuo Jin confirm that what his mother said just now was serious.

"But...how do we have the money to pay the deposit for the fishing house? Isn't there enough money for the wedding?"

Zuo Jin asked his mother worriedly. Makiko saw Zuo Jin's gaze, and then gave Lin Xiu a meaningful look.

"Xiu Yi-kun? Yes... did you lend me money to buy the fishing house?"

Just as Lin Xiuyi and Zuo Jin were pushing the cups for a change ~lightnovelpub.net~ Zuo Jin suddenly ran to Lin Xiuyi's side and asked him a question in surprise.

"Um... hey!"

"Thank you so much!"

Zuo Jin excitedly knelt in front of Lin Xiuyi in the way of taking a seat under the soil. When Lin Xiu saw this, he hurriedly helped him up. Then he said to him earnestly:

"Don't thank me first, this money is what I lent you, and it can only help you pay the down payment for the fishing house. As for the rest of the money, my mother plans to use the Ishikari house as a mortgage for a loan to the bank, so in the future you will Only manage the fishing house carefully!"

"Hey...I will definitely do my best!"

Zuo Jin said and bowed to Lin Xiu again. Tears of joy left on his face. Even Zuo Jin, who was sitting beside him, and Mei Jiang, who was next to Ma Kezi, heard the news and were very grateful to Lin Xiu.

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