Chapter 57: The Thirty Years of the Chinese New Year's Eve
Soon, it was the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve.
Chinese New Year's Eve, there are no taboos, everything is fine.
People's faces were filled with joy, and every household hung peach charms on their doors.
Women prepare Chinese New Year's Eve dinner at home, while men go up the mountain to worship their ancestors.
Children tear down the firecrackers and play with them, or throw them on the ice or into the mud, and the crackling sound is incessant.
And this day is also the most anticipated day of the year.
Children can play to their heart's content and don't have to worry about being scolded even if they make mistakes.
Women can show off their skills and show off their cooking skills.
Men can take this opportunity to have a drink and chat with their friends.
No matter how difficult the conditions of the family, the women will do their best to make the Chinese New Year's Eve meal hearty and delicious.
They have worked hard for a year, and they are all looking forward to a good year.
The hardships of a year are just for the sweetness of Chinese New Year's Eve.
For the Shen family, today is not only the New Year, but also the joy of Xiao Niannian's full moon.
Shen Zhengwen and Li Rulan originally thought that it would be okay for the family to celebrate.
Unexpectedly, Huzi said that he leaked his mouth, and was known by Sister-in-law Zhou that today was Xiao Niannian's full moon.
So she found several good women to come to Shen's house, saying that she would organize a full moon banquet for Xiao Niannian.
Shen Zhengwen and his wife excused themselves, first, this is a famine year, no matter what the happy event is, it is not suitable to do a big deal.
Second, the food prepared at home is not enough to support a full moon feast.
"Oh Rulan, why do you care what other people think." Sister-in-law Zhou smiled and patted Li Rulan's hand and said.
"Nian Nian is the lucky star of our village, how can this full moon banquet be too shabby? You don't need to invite too many people, you just need to invite one of our neighbors and the Lizheng family. ”
"yes." Guo Shi Yinghe said, "It just so happens that today is Chinese New Year's Eve, let's bring all the food prepared at home, so as not to worry about not having enough to eat." With the joy of the full moon of longing, let us all have a good year together. ”
"yes, yes! I'm going to go home now and bring the food that I've prepared. ”
Li Rulan looked at their backs as they left happily, and her eyes were also dyed with a little joy.
Shen Zhengwen walked to the firewood pile in the courtyard and grabbed the two old hens there.
Everyone is so enthusiastic about helping Nian miss the full moon banquet, so he can't treat everyone badly.
God made it beautiful, the north wind blew for a day, and it stopped at night.
The courtyard of the Shen family was already full of tables and stools, all of which had been moved from various families.
The women were busy preparing the feast, the men set up tables and chairs, and lit bonfires around the courtyard.
Campfires not only illuminate but also keep warm.
Fortunately, the most wood in this mountain is used, so everyone uses a lot of firewood and does not feel distressed.
"It's time to eat!"
As the women gave the order, the men went into the kitchen one after another to bring out their meals.
Under the reflection of the campfire, everyone's face was red.
And tonight's protagonist, Xiao Niannian, is surrounded by a group of children.
Listening to the children chirping and screaming, her head was going to grow big.
Huzi stood in the middle of the group of children, his face unconcealed with pride.
"My sister is not only cute and beautiful, but also a little lucky star! If it weren't for my sister, you wouldn't have been able to eat the big fat fish. ”
"Wow! Brother Huzi, your sister is so powerful! ”
"yes, yes, I'd love to have a sister like that."
"Sister Huzi is so cute, I really envy Huzi."
Xuanmei Crazy Demon Huzi listened to these praises, her vanity was greatly satisfied, and the corners of her mouth were almost grinning behind her ears.
"Come on, sister, give them a smile!"
Xiao Niannian showed a mechanical smile with great cooperation, and received the exclamations of the children.
These days, the third brother has pulled friends to watch her at every turn, and she has become accustomed to these processes every time.
She can even automatically block out the children's noises.
Today is the day she has been in this world for a whole month, and her cradle is stuffed with all kinds of gifts, and she has received a lot of New Year's money.
A lot had happened in the past month, and she felt like she had spent more time than she had spent in a year in modern times.
The happiest thing is that she has gained her fathers, mothers, and brothers who love her, spoil her, and figure out why she is here and what she is here for.
Overall, the month has been very meaningful.
The courtyard has already opened, and the crowd is full of people, and it is very lively.
Li Rulan walked into the room and hugged Xiao Niannian out to greet everyone.
Everyone said goodbye, saying auspicious words in their mouths and smiling on their faces.
This year is a famine year, and the dishes of this Chinese New Year's Eve meal are still a little worse than in previous years, but this is also the best meal that everyone has eaten in the past six months.
There are fish, chicken, and scrambled eggs, which are already very luxurious foods on weekdays.
The women also set up a charcoal stove in the middle of each table, put the chicken soup on it, boiled it, put some vegetables in it, and ate it, and the stomach was so hot that the bodies and hearts of the people were warm, and their foreheads were sweating.
Li Rulan greeted the guests with Xiao Niannian in her arms, and suddenly caught a glimpse of two figures, one large and one small, standing outside her door.
After seeing who it was, she walked over quickly with joyful steps.
"Ziyi, why are you here?"
"Today's New Year, I thought that you don't have anything to eat at home, and the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner must not be good, so I brought you some night fruits."
Sheng Ziyi pursed his lips and shook the food box in his hand.
"I didn't expect that I thought too much, your yard is really lively, and you seem to have a lot of food."
"Today is the full moon banquet of Niannian, and the villagers proposed to organize a New Year's celebration by the way." Li Rulan smiled, and couldn't help but push Sheng Ziyi into the courtyard.
"I'm happiest to have you here. But since you're here, don't leave again, stay and stay with us to keep the New Year. ”
As she was talking, she noticed the small figure that Sheng Ziyi was holding in her hand.
"Huh? Which kid is this? It looks so good. ”
Xiao Nian heard the words, and poked his head out of the swaddling clothes to look at the good-looking boy in his mother's mouth.
Just at a glance, she saw the little boy led by Sheng Ziyi.
The boy has thick eyebrows and handsome eyes, and his facial features are beautiful.
But at the age of four or five, he has such a good look, and he will definitely be a beautiful man when he grows up.
It's just that he is good-looking, but he has been pursing his lips tightly, his brows are slightly wrinkled, and his whole body exudes a cold temperament that cannot be approached at will.
Sheng Ziyi looked at the boy, and the light in his eyes faded a little.
"This is the orphan of my late brother and sister-in-law, whose name is Xie Yun, and she will follow me in the future."
Li Rulan's expression paused slightly, and then she enthusiastically took Xiao Xie Yun's other hand.
"Then we will all be a family from now on, come into the house, those boys in my family are about the same age as you, you will definitely be able to play together."
Xie Yun wanted to withdraw his hand from Li Rulan's hand, but this hand was really warm, and he suddenly felt a little reluctant.
He looked up at the woman who was holding him, and when he raised his eyes, he saw the little head sticking out of the swaddling clothes.
Xiao Niannian saw that Xie Yun also looked at him, and grinned and showed a smile that he thought was very cute.
This little boy is so pitiful, just like she used to be, she has lost her father and mother at a young age, so she should be kind.
Xie Yun saw that the pink teeth of her smile were exposed, and he turned his gaze expressionlessly and stopped looking.
He didn't understand what there was to be happy about.
Just then, something suddenly dripped on his face.
He reached out and touched it, and the sticky touch suddenly made him stiff.