Chapter 53 Lantern Festival

The fifteenth day of the first month is the traditional festival of our country, the Lantern Festival. In addition, Zhou Hui plans to go back this afternoon, and her sister Bai Feng is also with her. So our family specially prepared to eat Lantern Festival at noon to see off the Zhou Hui sisters.

At about six o'clock in the morning, we all got up, and after a hurried breakfast, we began to prepare for the Lantern Festival at noon. Lantern Festival is also called "tangyuan" in our place, glutinous rice is powdered, mixed with water and stirred evenly, kneaded into a ball, brown sugar, bean paste and other ingredients can be put in the middle, and it can be eaten directly after cooking. Of course, there are many people who don't like to eat sugar nowadays, so there are also dumplings wrapped in vegetables.

Dongfang Yu and Li Huanhuan and I were in charge of making the dumplings, while my mother took Zhou Hui and Bai Feng to prepare the dishes. Because she was worried that some people would not be used to eating rice balls, her mother also planned to cook some meals.

Li Huanhuan's making dumplings is a "learning style", which is what we often call a beginner, and the whole dumpling she made is flat, becoming a "soup flat".

Dongfang Yu taught Li Huanhuan with a smile, and also said to me: "Brother, why don't you go and get a coin, let's play a game to see who has better luck this year." ”

In my hometown, there is a habit of wrapping coins in rice balls to see who is lucky enough to eat such rice balls, and I was about to go to get the coins when I heard the phone ringing. I went to answer the phone by the way: "Who are you looking for?" ”

A very familiar voice came from the phone: "Jin Cang, let's go to your house at noon, you can prepare more food and wait for us." ”

It was Du Yifei who spoke, she seemed to have forgotten what happened a few days ago, and when she talked to me, her tone was very happy.

I hurriedly responded: "Okay, our family is about to eat glutinous rice balls, if you come over, we can eat together." ”

Du Yifei smiled happily: "Then you have to prepare more, my dad loves to eat this." By the way, we've brought a lot of cooked food, so you don't have to prepare anything else. ”

I asked what kind of cooked food they had brought, then hung up and went to talk to my mother so that I wouldn't prepare too much and waste it.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was twelve o'clock at noon. The three of us also wrapped more than 100 rice balls. These dumplings are not big, but they are all genuine, and when placed on a plate, they are very tempting at first glance.

Coins are used to see an individual's luck for a year, and they belong to the category of games, so they should not be taken seriously. But Dongfang Yu cleaned the coins very seriously, and then wrapped them in a rice ball, and deliberately disrupted the order of the rice balls, so as not to be exploited by someone with a heart.

In fact, there is only one coin in more than 100 rice balls, and it is impossible for anyone who wants to take advantage of the loopholes. Li Huanhuan and I couldn't help but laugh when we looked at Dongfang Yu's serious appearance.

Dongfang Yu said loudly: "Don't peek, I want to guarantee fairness." ”

Li Huanhuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't peek." You just have to pay attention to the golden warehouse, he is not honest, maybe he will peek. ”

Dongfang Yu immediately glared at me and said, "Did you hear that?" Don't peek at it. After a pause, he said, "Sister Huanhuan, you help me go and get some bowls, the rice balls will be cooked in a while, and I have to put them up." ”

I glanced at the time, and said secretly in my heart: "Why hasn't Du Yifei arrived yet?" Nothing will happen on the road, will it? ”

Li Huanhuan seemed to have thought of this, and suddenly said: "Jincang, do you want to call Du Yifei and them now, I don't know if they are about to arrive, we are all going to have dinner." ”

I nodded and hurried to call. As soon as the phone rang, I heard Du Yifei's voice: "Are you in a hurry?" We'll be there right away, just wait for another ten minutes. ”

I answered, looked at Dongfang Yu and Li Huanhuan, who were still busy, and said, "I'll be here soon, let's prepare for dinner." ”

Dongfang Yu muttered: "Come on, what's the big deal?" ”

Li Huanhuan actually said a little unhappily: "Isn't it just a school flower, what are you proud of?" If it were me, I would have come a long time ago, and I would have to wait for others, and I don't know if it's rude to be late? ”

I smiled bitterly, but I didn't dare to say anything to them, so I quickly took the opportunity to prepare the dishes and left the kitchen.

After a while, I heard the sound of a car outside the house, and when I went out to look, I saw Du Yifei getting out of a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle. Du Yifei was wearing a bright red down jacket, but she didn't look bloated, on the contrary, she was even more cute.

When I saw Du Yifei, I greeted with a smile: "Coming?" Come in and sit down. ”

Du Yifei ran over, grabbed my hand, and said loudly: "Help me move things, we brought a lot of things......"

I smiled and walked with her to the car, and saw Su Shihong preparing to get out of the car. I said hello to Su Shihong, and then to Du Siqi, who had just gotten out of the car, before walking to the trunk to prepare to move things.

Du Siqi was dressed in a neat suit, bright red tie, shiny black leather shoes, and oily hair...... At first glance, you can see that he must be a successful businessman,

Du Yifei really brought a lot of things, and there were five cardboard boxes, large and small. I whispered to her, "You bought them all?" Why are you so polite and buy so many things? ”

Du Yifei nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, didn't you also buy gifts for my parents, and I can be regarded as a courtesy." ”

I had to help move home, and at the same time, I also called Dongfang Yu, who had just come out, to help. As for Li Huanhuan, I don't dare to ask her to help, maybe she will get angry because of this, say something unpleasant, offend the guests, and embarrass me.

Du Siqi also took the initiative to move a cardboard box, and when he passed by me, he also said with a smile: "A little bit of meaning, not a respect." ”

I hurriedly thanked him, and quickly took the box he was holding, and said, "Don't move, go into the house and sit down for a while." ”

Du Siqi laughed and watched us move things, but he didn't enter the house and waited in place.

Soon we finished moving our things, led Du Yifei and the three of them into the house to sit down and rest, and poured tea for them by the way.

At this time, my parents only knew that there was another guest, so they hurriedly came out to meet them, and after a while of greetings, they were invited directly to the dinner table.

The rice balls were already cooked, and after everyone sat down, Dongfang Yu and Li Huanhuan served them to everyone in turn.

Du Siqi was the first to move his chopsticks, and after only taking a bite, he exclaimed: "It's so delicious, this is what I've been looking for...... Fei Fei, hurry up and taste it, this is the same flavor as the glutinous rice balls made when your grandmother was there! ”

A room full of us looked at Du Siqi, who was shouting, his image as a big boss suddenly collapsed at this moment, and all that was left was a very ordinary person, and he was a very greedy person. However, this change made him much closer to us who came from peasant backgrounds, and even my parents couldn't help but laugh along with it.

Du Siqi gulped down the rice balls, and when he saw that everyone was laughing, he also smiled: "To be honest, I haven't eaten such delicious rice balls for a long time, this ...... This is the delicious food in the world, and the ...... that will not be exchanged for a thousand dollars"

The father smiled and said, "Then eat more, there are more in the pot!" ”

When her mother heard her father's words, she was afraid that Du Siqi would misunderstand, so she hurriedly said, "Don't talk nonsense, what do you mean that there is still in the pot?" It's so speechless. We packed a lot of them today, and we ate enough to eat them. ”

Du Siqi laughed and said loudly: "Speaking of which, I am really blessed, as soon as I arrive at Jincang's house, I will have such delicious glutinous rice balls to eat." Ha ha...... I'm here to eat rice balls today, and you're welcome. ”

Du Yifei hurriedly whispered: "Dad, don't be ashamed, what are you here to eat rice balls, as if you haven't eaten rice balls......

Du Siqi also ignored Du Yifei's complaints, and said loudly: "I often eat glutinous rice balls, but don't say such delicious glutinous rice balls, I haven't eaten them since your grandmother died...... I'm not afraid that everyone will laugh at me when I say it, I have loved eating this since I was a child, but at that time, my family was poor, and it was impossible to eat it every day. It wasn't until I got married to my wife that my mother-in-law knew about my hobby, and I had a good mouth, almost every time I went to my mother-in-law's house, I would eat the rice balls made by my mother-in-law - that taste, which I will never forget in my life! Speaking of this, the corners of Du Siqi's eyes were a little moist, and he felt a little touched.

Listening to Du Siqi continue: "Later, my mother-in-law died, and I never ate such delicious rice balls again...... I used to think that I would never be able to eat this kind of rice balls in my life. But I didn't expect to eat at Jincang's house today...... Haha, I'll eat more, I'm afraid you'll rob me......"

Watching Du Siqi eat the rice balls in a big gulp, all of us were collectively silent all of a sudden. Even Zhou Hui and Bai Feng looked at Du Siqi, who was eating rice balls with tears in his eyes, and after glancing at each other, they actually nodded in unison, and everything seemed to be quietly changing.

Du Yifei looked at her father, and suddenly poured all the rice balls in her bowl into her father's bowl. I heard her whisper: "Dad, I know you miss your grandmother, you ...... Pay attention, this is not our home, this is Jincang's home, don't lose your temper......"

I couldn't help but stand up and stop Du Yifei, who still wanted to speak: "It's okay, just let your dad say it, we all understand......"

Du Siqi swallowed a rice ball, quietly wiped his eyes, and when he raised his head, he was already smiling: "I'm fine, I just have some feelings...... Don't be like this, eat all, eat all, don't really let me eat alone, it's not worth it......"

The people in the room were amused by Du Siqi's words, so everyone began to eat. I looked at Zhou Hui and Bai Feng, nodded naturally, turned to my father and said, "Dad, take out our wine, today is the first time Uncle Du and Du Yifei have come to our house, everyone has to express their welcome, right?" ”

Father smiled lightly, and took out a bottle of unopened treasure No. 1 from under the table as if by magic, and said while opening it: "Mr. Du, you are coming to our house for the first time, and the conditions at home are not good, so please bear with me." I heard that Kanakura said that you are used to drinking Treasure No. 1, so I prepared a bottle, and I ask you not to shirk it, let's drink a little together. ”

Du Siqi glanced at me, turned around and stood up, and said to my father, "I'm about the same age as you, don't call me Mr. like children." My name is Du Siqi, just call me by my name! Also, I came over with my little girl Du Yifei today, which is really a bit presumptuous. But this isn't the first time I've been to your house, I've been here a few months ago. It's just that you weren't home at the time, so I couldn't get in here. As the saying goes, 'once born, twice cooked', we are also acquaintances, so don't be too polite, let's just be casual, okay? ”

The father got up and said, "Well, Siqi, I am an authentic peasant, and I don't say anything flattering, since we are sitting together, it can be regarded as a kind of fate." For the sake of our fate, let's have a drink together! ”

I laughed on the sidelines: "If you can drink, you can drink, no, let's have a drink instead." As I spoke, I picked up a drink like cola juice and poured a glass for anyone who couldn't drink.

When everyone had something to drink, Du Siqi said loudly: "Thank you for your hospitality, Fei Fei and I are very grateful to Jincang and everyone, I ...... I won't say anything else, I'll do it first. ”

Seeing Du Siqi drink the wine in the cup in one gulp, I had no choice but to do it. But Dongfang Yu and Li Huanhuan didn't do it, the two of them just tasted it superficially, and then lowered their heads to eat the rice balls, both of them looked like they didn't want to answer.

I knew they had an opinion, and I knew that I couldn't pay attention to them at this time, so I pretended not to see it, and lowered my head to start eating the rice balls.

My mother, who was delicate, found out about this, quietly pulled me, and motioned me to go to the kitchen and bring some rice balls over to avoid the current predicament.

knows the son Mo Ruo's mother, so the mother will have this little action. It's a pity that Du Yifei didn't know my current predicament, but said to me at this time: "When are you going back to school?" Let's go together. I've already decided that I'm not going to study abroad for the time being, and I'll talk about it after graduating from university. ”

I nodded, and was about to speak, when I heard Li Huanhuan ask very strangely: "Jincang, is this little sister your classmate?" It's really beautiful. ”

I suddenly felt that there was a possibility that I would not be able to eat this meal, and hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce it to you." This is my classmate Du Yifei, who is also Uncle Du's daughter. Then he pointed to Dongfang Yu and Bai Feng, and said to Du Yifei and Du Siqi: "These two are my relatives, they are both my parents' goddaughters, Dongfang Yu and Bai Feng." Then he pointed at Zhou Hui and Li Huanhuan again, hesitated for a moment before saying, "They are my friends, Zhou Hui and Li Huanhuan." After a pause, he looked at Su Shihong, who had been silent, and said, "This is Su Shihong's grandfather Su, and Uncle Du's family." ”

As for my parents, Du Siqi and Du Yifei already know each other, so there is no need to introduce them again.

Du Yifei glanced at Li Huanhuan very strangely, stood up and said, "It turned out to be Jincang's godsister, Li Huanhuan, right?" Then I should call you Sister Huanhuan. Sister Huanhuan, my name is Du Yifei, you can call me Feifei. ”

Li Huanhuan smiled, looking very happy. She stretched out her hand to Du Yifei, and said sweetly: "It is worthy of being the school flower of Jincang's school, and she is really a beautiful and lovely person." ”

Du Yifei smiled naturally: "Sister Huanhuan is too polite, Fei Fei doesn't dare to be it." Sister Huanhuan is also very charming, and at first glance she is a goddess-level character. In the future, I will walk with Sister Huanhuan, and I will ask Sister Huanhuan to let Feifei more. ”

Li Huanhuan paused for a moment, and then smiled: "Where?" You're much prettier than me, so you have to let me be. ”

Du Yifei also smiled: "But you are more mature than me, and it is easier to attract people." ”

Li Huanhuan's face changed a little, but he still said with a smile: "Being young is an advantage, and you are more attractive than me." ”

Du Yifei looked at Li Huanhuan, as if he wanted to find out something from Li Huanhuan's face. Listen to her say: "Let's stop being polite, everyone finally got together, why don't we have a drink together?" Sister Huanhuan, can you see it? ”

Li Huanhuan nodded, picked up the drink in front of her, and said with a smile: "Everyone, today is the Lantern Festival, I will wish everyone a happy Lantern Festival first." ”

Du Yifei also smiled: "Everyone, happy Lantern Festival!" ”

So Dongfang Yu could only stand up and say, "Happy Lantern Festival!" ”

Zhou Hui and Bai Feng and I pretended not to know what was going on, but this time we could only stand up and clink glasses with everyone.

The older generation ignores us young people, they have something to say and drink for themselves, and they have long forgotten about us.

Zhou Hui sat next to me, and she took this opportunity to say to me: "I think you might as well avoid it, if you ruin this beautiful atmosphere because of you later, your parents will blame you." ”

I immediately left and went straight to the kitchen, ready to add some rice balls or rice to everyone.

At this time, my mother came to the kitchen and whispered to me: "That Du Yifei is very good, no worse than my two goddaughters." Well, which one do you really like? Say it, mom will think about it for you. ”

I smiled bitterly and said, "Mom, don't say it, what is this?" I'll tell you the truth, these girls, I'm ...... I don't deserve any of them. You don't look at what other people's identities are? Don't worry about it! ”

The mother sighed and nodded unnaturally: "That's what you said." Except for Dongfang Yu, I don't think the others are simple, son, you have to work hard, otherwise you really don't deserve others. ”

My chest was a little blocked, but I nodded, "I'll try." Mom, hurry up and take the dumplings, they're all waiting! I'll send the rice over in a moment, and those who don't like glutinous rice balls will eat. ”

The mother answered, turned and left. I couldn't help but say to myself, "Am I really bad? Really not worthy of them? I shook my head vigorously, turned around and picked up the rice, and strode back to my place.

At this time, Du Siqi was still talking with my father and Su Shihong, and they were chatting while drinking, and the atmosphere was very warm.

I was originally going to give Du Yifei some rice, but I heard Dongfang Yu say, "Brother, give me the rice, and I'll share it with everyone." You go and call Sun Heng back, he called in the morning, I forgot to tell you. ”

I nodded, smiled and said, "Remember to leave me some rice, I'll go back as soon as I go." ”

Regardless of whether anyone answered me or not, I ran away. It's not a place for me to stay, so it's better to get out of here.