Mrs. Li came in from outside and was happy to see her grandson and granddaughter so harmonious.
She picked up her granddaughter and gave instructions to her two grandsons.
"You are getting older, and you will be walking around more in the future. You should be more open-minded and don't worry about small things at home."
Jiaren Jiayi knew that these words were referring to their mother, and they all nodded lightly... The Chinese
New Year is the year It is the most lively time in China. Even if it is as deserted as Qingshui Village, there are still people coming and going at this time.
Li Laoer took Jiaren to the village chief's house and the old men next door, and gave them a New Year's gift respectively.
It's nothing expensive, just homemade fried mahua balls and a few fresh fruits.
But the village chief and the old men were so happy that they talked for a long time.
Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru, two sisters-in-law, also went to the homes of Second Aunt Zhang and Third Aunt Wu to thank them for their previous help.
Nowadays, Tao Hongying's cooking job and Jiaren's studying are all due to others.
Both families were overjoyed and gave equally generous gifts in return.
Needless to say, we will definitely get closer to each other in the future.
After being so busy, it was New Year's Eve, and Li, old and young, got up early and wore new clothes and shoes.
The family is not yet prosperous. Some people get new coats and some get new shoes. They are all different, but they are all needed and they are all happy.
Of course, Jiayin, the baby of the whole family, was completely transformed from head to toe.
Red coat trousers, a small hat with color-blocked brocade, and butterfly shoes that are a little too big and tied around the ankles with a strap.
There is a silver necklace hanging on the chest, a longevity lock hanging on it, and a red string on the wrist with silver beads.
Dressed like this, it made her look whiter, fatter and cuter. When she smiled, she showed two small teeth, like a New Year doll, and she was exceptionally happy.
The whole family loves it so much. This hug and that kiss are truly delicious.
Mrs. Li took the initiative and asked Jiaren and Jiayi to hug her more. The two grandsons were often outside, so they could get more blessings and good luck.
There is no farm work in winter, and we almost only eat two meals a day, and the Chinese New Year is no exception.
Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru were busy in the kitchen, frying and frying without touching the floor.
Li Lao Er, Li Lao San and Li Lao Si went next door to treat guests together.
None of the six old men next door have any children or grandchildren. At times like this, it is inevitable to feel lonely.
The Li family had already agreed to invite them over for a reunion dinner.
But the old men don't know that they are gathering together now and are busy making a fire to stir-fry vegetables.
As a result, when the three brothers of the Li family came to invite them, they became red-eyed.
"No, it's the Chinese New Year. You have a family reunion, so we won't join in the fun."
"Yes, you see, we have also prepared New Year's goods. There is no shortage of food."
Several old men declined, but Li Laoer came up. I helped Uncle Zhao before.
"Uncle, our house is ready, and we have bought wine. We will eat this meal at our house first, and then we will send you back to cook dumplings by yourself in the evening."
As he spoke, he walked out. Li Laosan and Li Laosi are alike. Follow suit.
As a result, several old men were "invited" to the Li family yard without hesitation.
In the Li family hall, the big round table has been put down, and the room is burning warm into the spring.
Jia Xi and Jia An ran around, helping with the dishes and chopsticks. From time to time, she would steal a bite and be laughed at and scolded by Tao Hongying.
The excitement and joy were overwhelming.
Mrs. Li hugged the good news, welcomed several old men into the door, and said with a smile.
"Brothers, don't be polite. Distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. Let's celebrate the New Year together."
The old men were really moved and frightened. Before they could say anything, they were helped to sit down.
Soon, sumptuous meals were served one after another.
Braised elbow, braised fish fillet, white meat with garlic paste, mutton stewed with radish, fried chicken with fungus...
nine vegetables and one soup, plus a large bowl of snow-white rice, really made everyone salivate secretly.
Even Wu Cuihua, who had been pretending to be sick, ran out early and stared at the food, eager to start immediately.
Li Laoer filled the wine bowls for the old men, and their brothers, as well as the three eldest children of Jiaren Jiayi Jiahuan, also got half of the bowls.
The wine bowls were picked up and clinked together, and a year's hard work was relieved.
The men were drinking and eating, while the women and children were chatting while eating. The aroma of wine and food filled the room.
Jiayin also got a bowl of egg custard for the first time, without adding salt, and only ordered a little soy sauce.
But Tao Hongying's craftsmanship is really good. The custard is steamed without honeycomb and is as tender as jelly.
He was so friendly to a toothless person like her.
She ate half the bowl in one go and wanted to eat more, but Mrs. Li stopped her.
I was afraid that she would have a stomachache from eating too much.
Jiayin could only watch helplessly, and the remaining half of the bowl went into Jiaxi Jiaan's mouth.
Everyone laughed at her pitiful appearance.
"This kid loves to eat at first sight. He won't have to worry about gaining weight in the future."
"Blessed kid!"
Jiayin was pinched by her armpits by her grandma, and she ran a few crotches on her legs as an after-dinner exercise.
Jiaxi Jiaan burped after eating and was kicked off the table. She took her sister to play on the big kang in the house.
After Jiayin rode the horse for another long time, the wine table in the main room finally dispersed.
Several old men drank too much, their faces were red, and they were distracted.
Li Lao Er's brothers sent them back again, bringing a blanket full of frozen dumplings with cabbage and pork.
The old men have sobered up and it's getting dark, so they can cook and eat.
The village chief was worried at home and came over to see the old brothers.
As a result, they were seen sleeping on the warm Kang with their faces red from drinking.
No need to guess, he also knew that this was borrowing the light from Lijia.
So he went back with peace of mind, and when talking to his old wife, he praised the Li family without hesitation.
It was rare for the Li family to have free time at this time, eating melon seeds and peanuts while chatting.
Mrs. Li took the money bag and gave each of her three sons two taels of silver.
"Although there are no separate families and the money belongs to the public, you also all have small families. You can't have no money at all. You all have these two taels of silver. If you want to buy anything, you can arrange it yourself. "
Li Laoer still wanted to refuse, but Wu Cuihua quickly took action. She grabbed the money and was about to run away. He pulled her back, grabbed the money and stuffed it into her arms.
Wu Cuihua was so angry that her two sons bowed their heads, obviously not willing to help her.
She stamped her feet hard, turned around and went back to the house.
Zhao Yuru felt soft and whispered, "Should you go and persuade the second sister-in-law?"
"No," Li Laoer waved his hand, "The dumplings will come out in a while."
Everyone couldn't help laughing when they thought of Wu Cuihua's eating appearance just now.
Li Laoer was afraid that his two sons would be soft-hearted, so he ordered again.
"Your mother is asking you for money, and she is not allowed to give you a penny. She is afraid that she is looking for money for Er Gouzi to pay off her gambling debts."
Jiaren Jiayi nodded quickly, and Mrs. Li didn't want her grandchildren to feel uncomfortable, so she quickly took some more money. come out.
There are three happy families in the family: those who study, those who play darts, and those who work on the stove.
They were both at an age where they had to contribute to the family, and each of them received an allowance of two hundred coins.
Jia Xi and Jia An each received 50 yuan as a gift.
The boys were all very happy, especially Jiaxi, who was happy to have a safe home. One moment, she clamored to buy candied haws, and the next moment, she changed her mind and wanted to buy candied figures.
This posture is like spending dozens of pennies and dozens of taels.
Jiayin's heart was itching, and she lay in grandma's arms and protested.
The old lady understood and patted her back.
Sure enough, after it got dark, Jiayin yawned, and the old lady hugged her into the house. Then he secretly took a five tael of silver and put it under his granddaughter's pillow.