Gu Chen was holding Tang Tang in his arms as he went to get the things he had bought during the day. The two little ones, Xuxu and Dongdong, couldn't stay still either, and followed him over with a clatter.
It was fine if they didn't move, but as soon as they did, the whole family started moving.
Fan Xiaoli and Liu Lizhen were worried about their son, and they did want to watch the fireworks.
It would be an exaggeration to say they had never seen them before, but it was true that they had never let them go off.
After all, the family was not well-off, and the money would be better spent on buying a couple of catties of meat.
Besides, fireworks could entertain the elderly and children alike.
Gu Zhigang, on the other hand, didn't feel anything. He had seen plenty of fireworks in the city, which he visited often, but he had never bought them for the children.
That stuff is just fancy and pretty, and buying it is a waste of money.
That's why Gu Chen was willing to buy it, but if Liu Lizhen dared to buy this nonsense, he would have to scold her.
Gu Chen put some of the fireworks he bought during the day in the middle of the courtyard, and then put Tantan on the ground.
Gu Zhigang poked his head out and took a quick look. Wow, you've really bought a lot!
These days, to be honest, there aren't many types of fireworks, after all, not many people buy them, and the manufacturers don't bother to put in the effort to develop new varieties.
In this city, there are even fewer varieties.
Not many people buy them anyway, and if they buy too many, they'll just sit there gathering dust, and over time they'll get damp and then all those fireworks will be useless.
But Gu Chen was not stingy this time. He bought basically everything he could see.
'Brother, lend me a light,'
Gu Chen said to Gu Zhigang as he walked over.
He rarely smoked, so it was normal for him to forget his lighter.
Gu Zhigang was leaning against the door, ready to watch the fun. When Gu Chen said this, he immediately stood up straight and took a lighter from his inside pocket and handed it over with both hands.
He dared not put on airs in front of Gu Chen.
He had probably talked to Tang Tang a little before, and although the child was ignorant and didn't know whether what she said was true or not, according to what the little girl said, Gu Chen was now richer than their boss!
The Gu family has produced many talented people!
'I still have this lighter from the factory. See if it still works,' said Gu Zhigang.
This lighter was a treasure.
At that time, many people still used matches.
Gu Chen nodded. Gu Zhigang put the lighter in his inside pocket, and he knew how much Gu Zhigang valued this lighter.
Gu Chen glanced down and nodded.
At the time, lighters were not yet electronic or gas-powered.
They were oil-cotton lighters, which used gasoline as fuel and a steel wheel to rub against the carbide to start a fire. They were much inferior to the piezoelectric ceramic lighters and magnetic induction lighters that came later.
Gu Chen first lit a handheld sparkler, which was golden and glittering and very beautiful.
'Tantan, come and hold it, don't be afraid,'
Gu Chen took the sparkler and looked at the fireworks that kept blooming. Tang Tang's eyes widened and she looked straight at the little stick that kept flashing golden fireworks, absolutely amazed.
Suddenly, her mouth curved up, and her teeth were hidden in her smile.
'So pretty! Mom, look!'
Xu Xu and Dong Dong had already set the cold fireworks up in the yard by now.
There was a pit specially built with bricks, so there was no need to worry about it falling over when it was lit. The other day, they heard that in the city, the salute had been blown up and the child's clothes had burned a hole in them.
They didn't want their new clothes to burn a hole in them either.
'Uncle San, we're ready!'
Seeing the impatient look on Xuxu and Dongdong's faces, Gu Chen couldn't help but laugh.
Gu Chen walked over and told Xu Xu and Dong Dong to stand back a little before starting the fireworks.
At first, there was no sound at all.
Gu Zhigang even suspected that it was a dud.
Suddenly, there was a loud bang from the tube, and a yellow flame-like object shot out directly.
It flew into the sky and exploded with a pop.
The golden fireworks instantly spread out, and the beautiful wicks scattered and disappeared.
Then, one after the other, colourful sparks flew recklessly into the sky, higher and higher.
Purple, blue, golden yellow, pink.
All kinds of dazzling colours, radiating light, exploded in the dark night sky.
It was as if they were trying their best to set the night sky on fire.
It was beautiful.
Gu Chen didn't stop, and lit a few more.
The fireworks were of all kinds, dazzling and bright, and they made the stars in the sky look dull and dim.
Ji Pianran looked up, and the various fireworks were reflected in her moist, dark eyes.
The light in her eyes was even more beautiful than the fireworks.
Gu Chen couldn't help but be enchanted by the sight, and he was sure that his daughter-in-law was indeed very pretty.
Xu Xu and Dong Dong ran around the yard with the fireworks, laughing as they ran, which made Tang Tang's heart itch.
'Daddy, I'm going to go play with my brother!'
Tangtang waved her little hand. She had already finished with her fireworks, and there was only a long, black piece of wire left, which was not pretty at all!
With her father's permission, Tangtang took small steps and ran away with a clatter.
Gu Chen gently took Ji Pianran's hand. Her hand was still so cold, but strangely, it felt reassuring and comfortable in his hand, despite its coldness.
Ji Pianran's eyelids twitched, her long eyelashes trembled, and her eyes widened suddenly because of the tension.
She turned her head and looked at Gu Chen, whispering, 'What are you doing?'
Gu Chen laughed, 'I'm holding your hand.'
After saying that, he raised his hand and waved it in front of Ji Pianran as if to show off.
Gu Chen's hands were already very good-looking, and the palms were also very warm.
Because of the work, they were a bit rough.
But this, on the contrary, gave an indescribable sense of security.
Ji Pianran's heart was unpromisingly beating faster and faster.
Then even her face turned red.
'Hey, this is at home,' she said in a weak, mosquito-like voice, full of tension.
The thief-like expression on her face made Gu Chen laugh for some reason.
'Why are you so nervous? You're my daughter-in-law, it's only natural that I hold your hand, isn't it?'
Ji Bianran swallowed, glanced around, and saw that everyone's attention was on the fireworks, so she let out a sigh of relief.
This man!
No sense of propriety!
There are so many people in the family watching, and yet they are so intimate!
It's ridiculous!
He really doesn't care about losing face!
Ji Bianran in front of him looked like a panicked elk, with a light sheen in her eyes, and her skin was surprisingly delicate in the night.
Gu Chen couldn't help but tremble at the tip of his heart. His daughter-in-law really doesn't know how good-looking she is.
'Here, this is for you.' Gu Chen still held her by the hand, but with the other hand he reached behind his back and held something up in front of Ji Pianran.
After seeing what he was holding, Ji Pianran's dark, crystal-like eyes were full of surprise, and she stared at him with wide eyes.
She unconsciously squeezed the hand holding onto Gu Chen in surprise.
'Kongming lantern? ??'
Gu Chen actually bought this?
When I was on the street today, I didn't notice that Kongming lanterns were being sold!
How did he get his hands on it?
Gu Chen smiled with a face full of pride.
This was bought along with the fireworks, not that he didn't want to buy more, but there was only one left.
The owner didn't charge him and just gave it to him.
Gu Chen quietly put it away, planning to surprise Ji Pianran in the evening.
After all, a daughter-in-law is the most important!
Ji Pianran originally thought that the fireworks would probably be the most beautiful gift of the night. Although they weren't for her, they were really beautiful.
Unexpectedly, Gu Chen had also prepared a Kongming Lantern for her!
She was really happy!
Happy from the bottom of her heart!