Chapter 139: Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner (Four More Requests)
The Spring Festival footsteps are approaching, and the town seems to be more lively than ever. Several major streets are also starting to be lit up. The business of the night market street has been so good recently that it will be very noisy every day.
Shops that do average business on weekdays have also begun to flourish these days. The New Year's business is undoubtedly a good day for the small-town traders to look forward to and look forward to. Take advantage of the New Year to make more money, and you can also have a happy New Year.
Taking advantage of the fact that the old lady finally had a holiday to rest, Zhuang Haiyang, who was twenty-nine years old, went back to Nanshan Island again. All the fruits and vegetables that have not been picked for a few days are picked off and put into plastic frames, and the eggs laid in the past few days are naturally picked up by Concubine Li.
If nothing happens, Zhuang Haiyang will not come back until around the fifth day of the new year. Although he doesn't have any relatives in his family, his cousin uncle who moved out of the town back then, Zhuang Haiyang also has to walk around on behalf of his family.
Even in normal times, I didn't move in private. But during the Chinese New Year, they will get together for a meal. Most of those childhood playmates will be at home at this time. Although there is no contact in private, it can be seen that it is necessary to talk about it on the previous side.
No matter how you say it, they are all people with the same surname, and they are all Zhuang blood!
After finishing these tasks, Zhuang Haiyang said again: "Princess, accompany me to the Dragon King Temple to make incense!"
"Good!"
If you spend the Spring Festival on the island, people in the village will come to the Dragon King Temple to pray for blessings in the Chinese New Year's Eve. But now that Zhuang Haiyang decided to spend the New Year in the town, he naturally didn't have time to run back, so it was necessary to put incense on the pillar in advance.
Although they have both received the ideological education of the new era, for Zhuang Haiyang, who are both from the fishermen's family, the blood inherited from their ancestors has warned them to fear the sea. It's not faith, it's inheritance!
Looking at the burning incense candles, Zhuang Haiyang didn't stay long, and then said, "Let's go, get ready to go home!"
"Hmm!"
In the past few days in the town, Concubine Li has gradually become familiar with and integrated into this new environment. This year, whether for Zhuang Haiyang or Concubine Li, is a very memorable year. Fortunately, the new year is about to begin!
What is different from the past is that Zhuang Haiyang, who returned to Hong Kong this time, finally couldn't see the fishermen who had been waiting for a long time before the boats arrived. For fishermen and fishermen, they should also enjoy a few days of Spring Festival holiday after a busy year.
Tie up the fishing boat, find the parked car, and stack the fruits and vegetables and eggs in the car. On the day of visiting relatives and friends, these fruits, vegetables and eggs will also be sent out one after another.
Of course, there are not too many who are eligible to receive these gifts. At this moment, many tourists who have been to Nanshan Island are very happy and happy when they look at the New Year's gift package delivered by the express.
"Haha, the courier has finally arrived, fisherman, it's interesting enough!"
"I'll go over there when I have time next year. These dried seafood are indeed good things!"
"This salted fish is also rare to be generous once. Yes, this friend is worth making!"
Before the new year, all the dried seafood made will be sent out in the form of gift packages. Naturally, the tourists who received these gifts were particularly happy and warm-hearted. The gift is light, but the friendship is heavy!
Originally, they had also contacted Zhuang Haiyang earlier, hoping to buy some of this homemade dried seafood privately. Unfortunately, these orders were declined. Now that it was given away for free, they naturally felt overjoyed.
After receiving calls from these tourists, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said: "Don't dislike it! Anyway, you have also taken care of my business, and it is natural to give some gifts in return." It's just that from now on, don't talk about me salting fish!"
"How is this possible! You salted fish, I'm afraid it's decided!"
Those who dare to fight each other like Zhuang Haiyang are undoubtedly tourists with a good relationship. Like a bold old friend like Li Sihai, Zhuang Haiyang also mailed some eggs. Although there is a difference in gifts, no one thinks there is anything wrong with them.
In the final analysis, whether to send it or not, that is the freedom of Zhuang Haiyang. The relationship is not in place, Zhuang Haiyang gives gifts casually, and others will find it inexplicable. It seems that he has to post a lot of money, but Zhuang Haiyang believes that these friends will bring him more returns in the future.
Friendship must first have communication, and then there will be friendship. I believe anyone understands the truth of courtesy!
On the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, the brother-in-law Liu Haicheng's family first cleaned their own house, pasted the couplets and door gods, and then drove to Zhuang Haiyang's villa. When his brother-in-law's family arrived, Zhuang Haiyang also began to call for his brother-in-law to help.
Hang the big red lanterns you bought under the eaves of your villa. The little girl who stayed by the side and watched was also curious: "Dad, why do you have to hang red lanterns at my uncle's house?"
"Because it's the New Year, red lanterns will be hung during the New Year, symbolizing prosperity!"
"But why didn't we hang up in our house?"
Faced with the little girl's curious inquiry, Liu Mingcheng could only patiently explain: "Our house is a building, and it is not good to hang lanterns." Later, Dad buys a big house, and we will hang lanterns for the New Year, okay?"
"I like to live in a big house!"
For Liu Mingcheng, he actually knows it in his heart. With the income of him and his wife, it is estimated that it is really enough to buy such a private villa. Fortunately, my wife also said that if I really have a second child, I will definitely change the house at that time.
It's really not good, if you sell the house you live in now and take out some more loans, you should not have a big problem to buy a villa with a poor location. If you really want to be short of money, then ask Zhuang Haiyang to borrow a little, I believe it is not a problem.
In the evening, the sound of firecrackers came from the villa area, which used to be relatively deserted. Looking at the old lady and Concubine Li who were busy in the kitchen, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said, "Sister, can you start eating?"
"That's it! You go set off firecrackers first, and you'll be fine right away!"
With this sentence, Zhuang Haiyang immediately said: "Tingting, go, uncle will take you to set off firecrackers!"
"Okay! I like firecrackers the most!"
As the country pays more and more attention to environmental pollution, fireworks and firecrackers are also prohibited in the town on weekdays. But today, in the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, this part of the town is still difficult to manage. Especially in some fishing villages, it is also a tradition to set off firecrackers and fireworks during the New Year!
Dismantled the firecrackers that he had bought and circled together, took out Zhuang Haiyang, lit a stick, handed it to the little girl and said, "Tingting, you have some, okay?"
"Yes, but uncle, I'm so scared!"
"Don't be afraid! Uncle will protect you! When you light it, your uncle will run away with you, okay?"
"Good!"
Although she wanted to order it, the little girl also knew that firecrackers were dangerous. In order to let the little girl experience more fun for the New Year, Zhuang Haiyang will be so unscrupulous. But Liu Haicheng didn't refuse when he saw this scene.
For him, his daughter should be happy to have such an uncle who spoils her!
Grab the little girl's hand in your hand, grab the big hand and carefully light the fuse of the firecracker. With the sizzling of the lead, Zhuang Haiyang hurriedly hugged the little girl and turned around and ran, laughing and said: "New Year!
Before the words fell, a crackling explosion sounded in the courtyard. As soon as she heard the explosion, the little girl was startled, but soon she giggled, and seemed to be very happy, thinking that she had lit the firecracker.
When Zhuang Ling came out of the kitchen, the little girl trotted and said, "Mom, I'm very brave, right? I lit firecrackers with my uncle!"
The expression was almost like 'you hurry up and praise me', and Zhuang Ling also smiled and said: "Well, after the New Year, Tingting is one year older again." Next year, Tingting will go to middle school. You're brave, what a good boy for your mother!"
"Well, that's what I thought, too!"
is not polite at all, and the way he accepts all these compliments makes everyone laugh. For this family, having this veritable pistachio is indeed a lot of fun.
Zhuang Haiyang, who washed his hands and greeted his brother-in-law's family to the table, also specially prepared fruit juice drinks and red wine. As for Zhuang Haiyang and his brother-in-law, the two still drank the leftover liquor from the previous time. Drink one bottle at a time, Zhuang Ling will not agree.
The reason is very simple, although my brother-in-law often drinks and socializes, the amount of alcohol is not very good. In addition, Zhuang Ling is also recuperating her body, and after the Chinese New Year, her brother-in-law is estimated to say goodbye to tobacco and alcohol for the time being.
As the head of the family, Zhuang Haiyang poured wine and drinks for everyone, and said with a smile: "It's the New Year, let's have a drink together first, and I hope everything goes well next year." My mother-in-law is in good health, my sister and brother-in-law are working well, and all my wishes come true!"
At this moment, the little girl holding the cup suddenly said in a hurry: "Uncle, and me!
As soon as these words came out, everyone couldn't help laughing, and Zhuang Haiyang hurriedly said: "Yes, and our cutest and sensible Xiao Tingting, next year will be healthy and happy." Okay, okay?"
"Okay! Thank you, uncle!"
After saying these words, Zhuang Haiyang also put his wine glass to Concubine Li beside him and said: "Concubine, this is the first year you have spent in my family, and I also hope that in the future, we will have today every year, and we will have this day every year!"
"Well, thank you, Brother Ocean!"
The meaning of these words is naturally to treat Concubine Li as a family. If it's not a family, how can they eat together every year?
Chatting, talking, drinking, and eating dishes, everyone was also very happy at this Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. For my brother-in-law's mother, even if I don't feel that I am celebrating the New Year at home, I also feel Zhuang Haiyang's enthusiasm.
The happiest thing for the old man is that his daughter-in-law finally agreed to start preparing for pregnancy next year and preparing for a second child. This is naturally very happy for her to bring up her son alone.
Although her granddaughter is well-behaved and sensible, she still hopes to have a grandson in her heart. The concept of inheritance is valued by many old people. Although it's hard to say it in my mouth, I still can't forget it in my heart.
For Zhuang Ling and his wife, this year is more lively and atmospheric than in previous years. What makes Zhuang Ling happiest is that her younger brother has a successful career, and this daughter-in-law is almost there. Just wait another two years for her to be an aunt.
After urging marriage, the rest is to give birth. Thinking that her younger brother will get married and have children in the future, she can be regarded as having an explanation for her parents who have been missing for many years. This sister and brother's family will get better and better in the future, and it will become more and more lively!