The New Year of 2007.
The atmosphere at the Ning family on New Year's Eve was a bit gloomy. The villa was decorated with flowers and brocades as usual, and people came and went just as many as before, yet it was much quieter than in previous years.
In the past, during the New Year, the whole family adhered to etiquette, not being too lively. However, from the hosts to the workers, everyone would wear a smile, reflecting the festivity and joy of the occasion.
This year was a little different.
Because the matriarch of the house, Gu Xihuo, had been in low spirits for several days, others couldn't be happy either, or perhaps didn't dare to show their happiness.
The Ning family was in the food business, and Ning Shizhao and his daughter Ning Wan were so busy in the months leading up to the New Year that their feet barely touched the ground.
Finally, on New Year's Eve, they were able to sit down together for a cup of tea.
