On this day, Mo Xiaoxiao and Mo Yao were woken up by the loud sound of gongs and drums, and the sudden sound of firecrackers.

"It's noisy!"

Mo Yao rubbed his eyes, and when his eyes brightened, he saw that Mo Xiaoxiao had already dressed and was looking out through the window, not knowing what he was looking at, which made him very curious.

"Sister, what are you looking at? It's so cold, isn't it snowing outside again? ”

Mo Xiaoxiao turned her head and smiled, her excitement made her look particularly beautiful and moving.

"Xiao Yao, don't sleep, hurry, hurry up, today is the Chinese New Year's Eve, it's the New Year, the outside is taking turns to set off firecrackers, hurry up and see."

Mo Xiaoxiao was overjoyed and extremely excited, the atmosphere of the New Year became more and more intense, like a ball of cream that could not be dissolved, sticky.

On this day, the other houses in the alley were just as happy and bright, and the whole alley, which usually looked lifeless and lifeless, was hung with red lanterns, and even the big trees were hung with red ribbons, fluttering, all welcoming the annual luxurious feast.

Every door is pasted with a splendid New Year's painting and a gorgeous red couplet, festive and novel, it is the new year to catch up with Ming'er, tear off the last page of the wall calendar on the wall, and hang the new wall calendar.

The torn out old couplets and the old calendars that have been replaced are representatives of the past, which means that it is a new year and a new chapter is about to begin.

He Hongfu wore a new jacket and new pants, He Yuwen changed into a long black coat, and the collar was also a black sable, graceful and atmospheric, his eyes were the expectations of the new year, standing in front of the door with a smile on his face, talking and laughing with He Yuwen.

Mrs. He was dressed even more elegantly and richly, wearing a beige mink cloak on the outside of a dark blue winter cheongsam, wearing brown Western-style high heels, and holding a pale blue brocade silk handkerchief in her hand......

"Dad, my mother is going out to watch a play with friends, I promise to come back early and come back for Chinese New Year's Eve dinner!"

He Yuhua was wearing a pale golden satin robe, and he was about to slip out of the gate with a hippie smile, but he didn't expect to collide with a few people, so he had to stiffen his face and greet a few people, saying that he was going out to watch a play, who didn't know that he was going to play with those fox friends and dogs.

"Yuhua, you little rabbit cub, you don't go home all day long, is your skin itchy, and you will be locked up for the New Year!"

He Hongfu's face turned blue, and he scolded loudly, so frightened that He Yuhua immediately became well-behaved, stayed in place aggrievedly, and looked at Lu Wenyan aggrievedly.

This Mrs. He also dotes on her youngest son, and He Yuhua has made a lot of contributions to succeeding in living so big.

"Oh, master, what kind of anger did you get in the morning, it's not the past, it's the New Year, you don't let him go out to play today, so what do you want him to do at home? Isn't it blocking you? It's better to let him go out to play, children, it's normal to have a big heart! ”

Mrs. He's sugar-coated cannonballs have always been effective, and He Hongfu can only turn a blind eye.

Seeing that He Hongfu was silent, Mrs. He smiled at He Yuhua's pampered road, "Go quickly, remember to go early and return early, waiting for you to have a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner!" ”

"Okay, thank you, mother, I love my mother, I must come back early!"

He Yuhua ran out with a puff of smoke, and He Hongfu could only complain softly: "It's all what you're used to, hum!" ”

"Oh, sir!"

He Hongfu turned his head and entered the house, Lu Wenyan gently covered his mouth with a handkerchief, smiled softly, and stepped forward to take his husband's hand and went into the house.

At noon, the He family was preparing gifts in the house, preparing to rush Ming'er to send the New Year's greetings, when Uncle Wang suddenly came to say, there was a guest visiting and he was outside the door. Mrs. He and Master He looked at each other, and they really couldn't guess that anyone would visit today, so the two of them went out to greet each other.

"Master He, Mrs. He, it's been a long time since I saw you lately!"

I saw two people standing at the door, an old man and a young man, a man and a woman, the man was burly, his face was mature, he had a beard, and he was a little blessed, and the woman was in her prime, about seventeen or eighteen years old, wearing a pale pink dress, with a delicate face, smiling eyebrows, and charming eyes like silk.

It was the man standing in front who spoke.

"Ah, long time no see, long time no see, old Lin, it turned out to be you, we haven't seen each other for a long time, maybe fifteen or sixteen years, haha!"

The man who was called Lao Lin looked at Mrs. He next to him again, and said earnestly: "Yes, so many years have passed, this is Sister Wenyan, it's not bad, it's still as beautiful as it was back then!" ”

He Hongfu stroked his beard, and said with a smile: "Hahaha, this is?" ”

"You forget, this is the child we got married to back then, the masterpiece is Luoqi, haha come to call someone."

While talking, he asked the shy and demure girl behind him to call someone.

"Uncle, aunt has a good New Year!"

"Haha, okay, good, this kid is good, they're all big girls."

Lu Wenwen was full of smiles: "Come into the house quickly, it's cold outside!" ”

A few people entered the house talking and laughing together.

Speaking of this Lin Zijue, he is still He Hongfu's best friend when he was a teenager, the two have been classmates for six years, originally Lin Zijue and He Hongfu both lived in Bizhou, and later he followed his parents to Yangcheng to develop, and he also went to the dock with his wife to see him off.

At that time, He Yuwen was just three years old, and Lin Zijue's wife was still pregnant with Liujia and left together in a hurry, and the two also discussed at that time, if Mrs. Lin Zijue gave birth to a daughter, she would become an in-law, if it was a son, it would be recognized as a righteous son, which shows that the friendship is deep.

But it's been sixteen years, and the wanton teenagers of the year have become big-bellied and oily uncles, and sixteen years is enough to change everyone's face, and everything is not what it used to be.

"Lao Lin, why did you suddenly think of coming back, how have you been in Yangzhou all these years, why didn't you see your wife come with you?"

As soon as He Hongfu's voice fell, Lin Zijue frowned, a little lonely, and replied in a moment: "I just want to come back to see if I want this land, the business in Yangzhou is also developing well, my wife she, she died in childbirth when she was born, these years because I have not married another person, I have been studying my career, so how are you developing?" ”

"I'm sorry, Lao Lin, I didn't know you were in this situation, but fortunately, I survived, my development is still the same as before, the family is still happy, the eldest daughter Yuzi has not been returned, and the second son Yuwen is also sensible, but the third son is a little naughty."

"Haha, Brother He is still doing well, hahaha!"

At this moment, He Yuwen stepped in.

"Father, are you looking for me?"

"Hahaha, come on, come on, come and call people, this is your Uncle Lin."

Lin Zijue looked He Yuwen up and down, and couldn't help nodding and saying yes, Lin Luoqi, who was quiet on the side, saw the joy of seeing it from the moment He Yuwen stepped in, and the lotus flowers quietly bloomed in his calm heart.

He is such a handsome boy and gentle and unrestrained young man, every step of the way, no matter where he goes, he is a person who stands out from the crowd, and it is common for girls to be pleased.

He Yuwen smiled at a few people and nodded, and made a respectful salute: "Uncle Lin is good!" ”

Lin Zijue laughed heartily: "Hahaha, this kid really looks dignified, he is a good child, Brother He, you can catch up with you back then, there are successors!" ”

He Hongfu nodded slightly, and he also looked proud.

"Yu Wen, this is your sister, Lin Luoqi."

"Sister Huh."

He Yuwen smiled politely and also saluted Lin Luoqi.

He Yuwen's smile fell into Lin Luoqi's heart like a peach blossom, where it took root and sprouted, and slowly gave birth to flowers.

"Brother Wen."

Lin Luoqi sighed, Brother Wen was as sweet as the honey in the middle of the stamen, like a delicate cherry blossom in the spring breeze.

He Yuwen nodded and served tea again.

Lin Zijue came here with the intention of marrying the He family, the He family's power is big, and now it is not to be underestimated, if it can marry the He family and join forces, then the He Lin family will become stronger and stronger, at least they can be shoulder to shoulder with the Gu family.

So far, the big city of Bizhou Jiangcheng, headed by the three major families, the Situ family and the Gu family, and a He family, the Situ family is becoming stronger and stronger, while educating and doing business, but they all let the Gu family score three points, and the Gu family of the eunuch family is the largest family.

The twilight is getting shorter, and the sound of firecrackers outside the city is constantly sounding, it is other families eating Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, and every family will set off firecrackers to celebrate Chinese New Year's Eve during the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

Mo Xiaoxiao and Mo Yao's dinner was brought into their house by Uncle Wang, there was fish and meat, all of which were meals that Mo Yao had never eaten before, and Mo Xiaoxiao was already very satisfied.

In previous years, there was no difference from weekdays, but I had to suffer from the cold and cold and was abused by my aunt to go to the mountains to chop firewood for the New Year, but this year is different, and Mo Yao used to laugh and laugh happily to eat and dress warmly, and also watched a gorgeous fireworks rain together.

He family hall dinner table......

Delicacies from the mountains and seas, chicken, duck and fish, aged wine and jade dew, a table full of them.

He Hongfu was greeting Lin Zijue: "There's nothing to entertain, just these ordinary things, don't mind Lao Lin!" ”

"Hey, what did Brother He say, there are so many delicacies from the mountains and seas, you are too modest, come and I will respect you."

"Brother Lin, do it first for respect!"

In addition to some homely chats during the meal, Lin Zijue always mentions He Yuwen and Lin Luoqi's doll kiss intentionally or unintentionally.

"Brother He, Yu Wen is young and talented, he should be of marriageable age, right?"

He Hongfu smiled and nodded.

"Yuwen is 22 years old this year."

Lin Zijue laughed heartily again: "Yes, yes, my baby girl is also nineteen years old this year, just the same age as flowers, I think we also set a doll for them back then, and they have grown so big in a flash." ”

He Hongfu said modestly: "Luoqi is so sensible and understanding, if you can make things happen with Yu Wen, it will be the blessing of our He family." ”

Lu Wenyan also smiled and said: "Yes, I also like this girl!" ”

Lin Zijue said proudly: "My daughter, smart and graceful, but to be a pair with Yu Wen, it's a match made in heaven, hahaha!" ”

He Hongfu quipped: "Lao Lin, don't just say it, you don't ask what you think." ”

"What do you like?"

Listening to his father ask himself so straightforwardly, Lin Luoqi lowered his face shyly, his face was flushed, he nodded lightly, and looked at He Yuwen with an expressionless face with affection.

"Hahaha, good, this is a match made in heaven, it's better to ......"

Before He Hongfu finished speaking, He Yuwen stood up, righteous and unsmiling, and said respectfully: "Uncle, father, mother Yuwen knows that he is shallow in his learning, elegant and shallow, and mediocre and unremarkable, I am afraid that he is not worthy of his sister, this marriage is not suitable for Wen Yuwen, my sister is talented and beautiful, and she should be a good son, He has no blessings, I am really sorry." ”

He Yuwen's emotionless words killed all the enthusiasm and tenderness in Lin Luoqi's eyes, like being poured a basin of ice water, cold to the bone.

He left the table straight like that, leaving a table of four people who looked at each other in embarrassment.