Chapter 56: The Reunion Feast
When Jia Ke returned to Beijing this year, he was not going to go to Caozhuang again. So I took everything I could take away, and pulled several carts in total. So I walked slower than in previous years, and by the time I got to Beijing, it was already dark.
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of Ningrong Street, he saw Lin Zhixiao waiting anxiously there, and he was relieved when he saw Jia Ke.
Under the leadership of Lin Zhixiao, everyone entered Jiafu through the side door. Wu Zhong and Qian Mao have their own Lin Zhixiao arrangement.
Jia Ke took Chuncao and Qiaolian back to Aunt Zhou, who was still waiting at the door. When he saw them coming back, he immediately went up and grabbed Jia Ke's hand. Tears kept rolling in his eyes, but he still forced himself to smile and said: "My son has worked hard all the way, is it not that he has not eaten dinner yet, I have prepared it for you, hurry up and eat first." ”
Jia Ke has eaten casually on the road at noon, and he hasn't eaten yet. So he pulled Aunt Zhou, surrounded by three maids, into the room, and saw that a large table of wine and food was already on the table. I think Aunt Zhou wanted to know that he was coming back today, so she specially prepared it.
After dinner, the mother and son chatted together, and Aunt Zhou first asked, "My son, are you still leaving after the Chinese New Year this year?" ”
Jia Ke took Aunt Zhou's hand and said, "Auntie, I have to stay for a long time this year, so I can accompany my aunt more." ”
Aunt Zhou was very happy at first, but suddenly realized something and said, "Could it be that you are going to join the army this year?" ”
Jia Ke would say to her: "The child will be fifteen years old after the New Year, and he should do something on his own." Otherwise, how will our mother and son gain a foothold in the Jia family in the future? ”
Aunt Zhou listened, and tears flowed down again.
Jia Ke hurriedly persuaded: "This time, when the child comes back when he is famous, he can serve his aunt for a long time." ”
Aunt Zhou didn't want him to worry, so she endured the grief in her heart and held back her tears. With a smile on his face, he said to him: "You must pay attention to safety, don't be reckless, my aunt will rely on you in the future." What are you doing outside, think more about your aunt. ”
Jia Ke also had tears in his eyes, and replied to Aunt Zhou: "Auntie, rest assured, the child's martial arts have been completed, and there is no one in the world who can hurt the child." ”
After chatting for a while, Aunt Zhou saw that it was really late. Only then did the topic come up, and asked Jia Ke to hurry back to rest, so they didn't mention it.
Early the next morning, Jia Ke got up to go to Mrs. Wang's place to greet Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang, and Aunt Zhou also went over to serve Mrs. Wang, so they went together.
When I arrived at the small courtyard where Mrs. Wang lived, I saw that there were more maids in the courtyard than before, and there were a few more old grandmothers.
A little maid saw Jia Ke's mother and son coming. He glanced at them vigilantly, gave a look to his companion next to him, and then returned the reward.
After a while, the little maid came out and said to their mother and son, "Mrs. let you go in and talk back." ”
Jia Ke and Aunt Zhou entered the back room at this time, and after entering the house, Jia Ke first bowed to the worship, knelt on the ground and said: "The child Jia Ke sees his mother, and wishes his mother a long and healthy life." ”
Mrs. Wang sat on it and said to him, "It's all my own family. I just came back from outside, why are you so polite? Hurry up. ”
Jia Ke got up and stood aside, it was Aunt Zhou who stepped forward to pay homage, and Mrs. Wang didn't say so much to Aunt Zhou, just nodded and changed.
Because Jia Zheng hadn't come yet, Jia Ke could only stand aside and wait. And Aunt Zhou wanted to step forward to serve Mrs. Wang, but was blocked by the old lady beside her. Aunt Zhou seemed to be used to it, and when she saw the old grandmother blocking it, she retreated, and there was no change on her face.
After a while, Jia Zheng came in, followed by the pretty Aunt Zhao.
As soon as Mrs. Wang saw Jia Zhengzheng coming in, she hurriedly got up to greet her, placed Jia Zheng on the main seat, and the two sat down.
Aunt Zhao stepped forward to ask for peace, looking at her appearance, she was just a perfunctory blessing, so forget it. Madame Wang didn't seem to see her. Aunt Zhao didn't care, and stood aside as if nothing happened.
Jia Ke stepped forward to give Jia Zheng a salute, and Jia Zheng was very happy to see him: "When did you come back?" ”
Jia Ke said: "I came back last night, but it was too late, and I didn't go to tell my father for fear of disturbing my father's rest." Please forgive your father. ”
Jia Zheng said: "It's good to come back safely, how can there be so much attention between father and son." ”
While everyone was talking, Jia Zhu came in to say goodbye. Jia Ke saw that Jia Zhu's skin had become abnormally white, but his spirit was very vigorous.
Jia Zheng asked Jia Zhu and said, "How is your homework lately?" I'm going to give it a try this year. ”
Jia Zhu said confidently: "My son is going to end up this year, I have watched this time after studying hard for so many years." ”
Jia Zheng comforted him and said: "Don't be too anxious, do what you can, you are still young, don't worry, so for a year or two." ”
Jia Zhu said confidently: "Father doesn't have to worry, the son is sure." It's going to be on the list this year. ”
Jia Zheng said with satisfaction: "If you are sure, I will wait for your good news." ”
It was the maid outside the door who shouted, "The big girl is here." This is the curtain of the door opened, and Jia Yuanchun walked in.
Jia Yuanchun is still so beautiful, his demeanor is gentle, and his actions are like willows blowing in the wind. During this time, Jia Yuanchun came to see Mrs. Wang almost every day, just because Mrs. Wang was old. Now that she is pregnant, Yuanchun is not at ease, afraid that something will happen to her, so she takes care of her personally every day.
After Jia Yuanchun greeted Mrs. Jia Zhengwang, he was pulled by Mrs. Wang to sit down beside him, grabbed his hand and asked for warmth.
Jia Ke unexpectedly found that all the people in the second room had arrived now, which could be regarded as a small reunion.
Jia Zheng sometimes said to his subordinates: "Let's set the meal, let's eat together when everyone arrives today." Count as having a reunion dinner in advance. ”
Soon the center was side by side with a large table, and all kinds of delicacies came up in a stream. So Jia Zheng took the main seat, Mrs. Wang accompanied her on the side, Jia Zhu on the left, Jia Ke on the right, Jia Yuanchun on the opposite side of the table, as for Aunt Zhou and Aunt Zhao, they could only serve at the table and could not serve at the table.
This meal took half an hour, after the meal, as usual, there were maids with a small tea tray to bring tea, everyone rinsed their mouths with tea, and a maid came up with a small copper basin, and everyone washed their hands. The meal is over.
Then Jia Zheng went to the office, and Jia Ke and Jia Zhu also withdrew. And Aunt Zhou and Aunt Zhao still have to stay to serve Mrs. Wang. In fact, Jia Ke is very distressed about Aunt Zhou, Aunt Zhou came out in the morning, just ate a few bites of snacks casually, and has not eaten yet, when will she retire? It depends on Mrs. Wang's mood, if Mrs. Wang wants to toss them, they are afraid that they will have to eat at night. I didn't get in the water for a day, and I didn't know how to get through. Fortunately, Mrs. Wang has done a good job at this point, and she has always made them retire soon.
And Jia Zhu and Jia Ke came out together, Jia Zhu saluted Jia Ke and said, "Brother, I haven't seen you for many days, I don't know if it's always good." ”
Jia Ke saw that his tone was very polite, not as close as before. Knowing that everyone has grown up and has ideas, I am afraid that Jia Zhu now does not regard himself as a big brother, but as a competitor. But Jia Ke didn't take it seriously.
Jia Ke looked at Jia Zhu's face very wrong, but his spirit was very good. I'm afraid that he took drugs that forcibly raise his spirit, it seems that Jia Zhu didn't even want his life in order to study, no wonder Mr. Li was so optimistic about him at that time, saying that he was the seed of reading. Just by virtue of him, Jia Ke thinks that he is much inferior to him, and the first thing Jia Ke thinks of when he does anything is to save his life, Jia Zhu's indomitable spirit.
Jia Ke also politely said to Jia Zhu: "You seem to be in good spirits during this time, and you have made great progress in your studies, and you will definitely go to high school next year." Congratulations to you in advance here. ”
Jia Zhu was satisfied with Jia Ke's attitude and said to him: "My brother wants to join the army this year, and he should be promoted in a few years." When the time comes, the younger brother will not forget the elder brother. "I'm very proud.