Meng Zhengtang said in his heart, this Sheng Guoer has such a mind, if he collects it for his own use, wouldn't it be a blessing for his own family? So Meng Zhengtang changed his previous coldness, and had a smile on Sheng Guo'er for the first time when he went down the mountain.

"Miss Sheng, you see that you are so attentive to my son, the old man is very moved, why don't you all move your family to Xifeng Village, so that we can take care of each other nearby." Meng Zhengtang said with a smile, "People go to high places, water flows to low places, Dongxiang Village is a shallow water, Miss Sheng is such a talent, she can't be buried!" Our bet is over, what do you think? ”

Sheng Guo'er smiled: "Uncle Meng's kindness is appreciated, but Dongxiang Village is my hometown after all, and I am still more accustomed to life there!" As for the bet, since Uncle Meng has done it, then give up, after all, I can't make you too sad! ”

Sheng Guo'er didn't know what Meng Zhengtang meant, but she was more nostalgic for the simple life and pure villagers in Dongxiang Village.

Although Xifeng Village is rich, but there are a lot of deceptions, Sheng Guoer doesn't want to fight, Jin Jiayu's departure is a relief to Sheng Guoer, this time there will be no more struggles, he can do some business in peace and quiet, and live a prosperous life leisurely.

Therefore, Sheng Guo'er politely rejected Meng Zhengtang's request.

After Meng Zhengtang knew what Sheng Guo'er meant, he said in his heart that he couldn't force it, and then a desire to win and lose ignited in Meng Zhengtang's heart again: "I don't believe that I can't compare to you as a little girl?" If you don't come, you won't come, with my current strength, can you surpass me? ”

Sheng Guo'er naturally didn't want this, she thought that since the gambling contract was removed, then she would be more relaxed.

But the most important thing now is to go back and heal Meng Xingzhou's injuries.

After returning to the barracks, Sheng Guoer detoxified Meng Xingzhou with the help of Xiao Tao according to the instructions of the military doctor, and then took care of Meng Xingzhou for a month.

At this moment, the Chinese New Year is approaching, Meng Xingzhou's injuries have improved a lot, but he did not return to Xifeng Village, but returned to his home in Dongxiang Village, Sheng Guoer also had some new understanding of Meng Xingzhou in this month's contact.

One day, Sheng Guoer delivered food to Meng Xingzhou, Meng Xingzhou ate, and Sheng Guoer was packing up his clothes on the side.

"Guo'er, do you have any wishes?" Meng Xingzhou took a sip of soup and asked.

"Wish? There really is one. Sheng Guo'er smiled and put the folded clothes in the cabinet and said, "I want to travel!" ”

"Tourism?" Meng Xingzhou always didn't understand whether Sheng Guo'er was a new term popping out of his mouth.

Sheng Guo'er sighed and explained: "Well~ It means that I want to go for a walk, an outing, and a trip!" ”

Meng Xingzhou nodded thoughtfully.

Sheng Guo'er smiled: "You eat, I'll go back first, you don't have to clean up the dishes and chopsticks, I'll help you clean up when I come tomorrow!" ”

Just as Sheng Guo'er was about to leave, Meng Xingzhou suddenly grabbed Sheng Guo'er's hand and said, "Guo'er, I have something for you!" ”

Sheng Guo'er was stunned for a moment, only to see Meng Xingzhou get up and come to his desk, and take out a wooden hairpin from the drawer, the carving is very fine, and there is a peony flower carved on it.

"Didn't you say last time that you liked peony flowers very much, but not in this season, I'll carve a hairpin for you." Meng Xingzhou smiled and handed over the hairpin.

Sheng Guo'er took the hairpin, looked at it with a smile for a while, and said, "Xingzhou, do you remember all my words?" ”

Meng Xingzhou nodded and said, "Of course, I keep every word you say in my heart. ”

Sheng Guo'er's face turned red and said, "That, I'll go back first, see you tomorrow!" ”

Meng Xingzhou also blushed, nodded, and said, "Hmm." ”

Guo'er went out, Meng Xingzhou touched his hot cheek and smiled.

Back at home, Sheng Guo'er sat on the chair panting, and while Shen was cleaning up the dried vegetables, he looked at his daughter with a crimson face and said, "Guo'er, what's wrong with you?" ”

Sheng Guo'er shook her head and said, "No, it's nothing!" Mother, it's almost the New Year, let's go to the township to do some New Year's goods! Buy something to eat and wear. ”

"Oh, you can just look at this, by the way, Sheng Shi and Xiao Tao are at home, let's go together tomorrow, there are many people who are not afraid to carry it." Shen shook the dustpan in his hand, and the dried vegetable residue fell to the ground.

Sheng Guo'er nodded and returned to her room. She smiled as she held the hairpin in her hand.

The second day is the twenty-second day of the lunar month, and the next day is the new year, Sheng Guoer and his younger brothers and sisters, his mother is wearing a thick cotton jacket, this time Tie Niu has something to do at home, Sheng Shi found Zhou Rui, and used the carriage of the workshop to go to the township to do New Year's goods.

Zhou Rui has been in charge of the workshop, she has no parents, only one uncle, did not catch up with Sheng Guoer's family during the winter solstice, this time the uncle went to the south, and she was the only one in the family, so Sheng Guoer asked Zhou Rui to celebrate the New Year with his family.

Zhou Rui is very grateful to Sheng Guo'er, and at the same time she is also very happy to be able to spend the New Year with Sheng Shi.

The family happily rode in a carriage to the township market.

It's about to be a small year, and the big market in the township is crowded, selling candies, preserved fruits, and some bacon, and the sound of selling resounded throughout the street.

But Sheng Guo'er found that the New Year's supplies of the Dasheng Dynasty were really few, especially the things that decorated the atmosphere were simply pitiful.

They are still using peach charms, not even Spring Festival couplets, it is no wonder that the earliest Spring Festival couplets are Meng Chang's "New Year's Yuqing, Jiajie Changchun." "If you look at the reason why the Dasheng Dynasty is similar to the Three Kingdoms and Two Jin Dynasty, there is no such thing as Qin Shubao Wei Chi Gong as the door god, let alone the Spring Festival couplets.

Moreover, the Dasheng Dynasty is really similar to the Three Kingdoms period, the commoners like to sacrifice during the festival, and the food used in the sacrifice is pigs, sheep and fish, especially fish is their preference.

After seeing this, Sheng Guoer thought to herself, if she could make some festive things to sell during the Chinese New Year, she could add to the festive atmosphere and make more money.

After all, 5,000 taels of silver have been invested in the tea plantation, and the remaining money in his hand is still not too much.

So after Sheng Guo'er bought a lot of things from her mother, she said, "Mother, let's make some fresh things and sell them when we go back!" ”

Shen said strangely: "It's all these things for the New Year, can you make anything?" ”

Sheng Guo'er smiled: "Of course it's a good thing to celebrate!" Let's go back and say! ”

So, Sheng Guo'er bought a lot of red paper and bamboo strips, Shen was a little puzzled, Sheng Guo'er said, "You'll know when you go back." ”

The carriage ran over the broken jade, and the sky was clear, reflecting the snow-white earth like a crystal palace.

Sheng Guo'er breathed in the fresh air, thinking that this must not be breathable in modern times.

Back at home, after Shen asked Xiao Tao and Sheng Shi to put down their things, he asked Sheng Guo'er, "Guo'er, what are you going to do?" ”

Sheng Guo'er said with a smile: "Paste Spring Festival couplets, write blessing characters, Chinese knots, and tie red lanterns." ”

Sheng Guo'er's words made Shen, Xiao Tao, Sheng Shi, and Zhou Rui all blind, and asked in unison: "What is a Spring Festival couplet and what is a Chinese knot?" ”

Sheng Guoer said: "We Chinese people like to say some auspicious words during the New Year, so we paste the Spring Festival couplets, just hope that the whole family will be smooth and smooth all year round, and there is an auspicious meaning." ”

Listening to this novelty, everyone was a little curious, so they asked: "Guo'er, we know this Spring Festival couplet, what is the Chinese knot?" ”

Sheng Guoer said: "The Chinese knot is a kind of knot woven with red rope, if it is given to the newlyweds, it is to wish them a hundred years of good union and eternal marriage; If it is the New Year, it indicates a family reunion, happiness, in short, it is a very blessed thing. ”

Everyone sounded good, so Sheng Guo'er said: "In this way, our family will do it first!" ”

Sheng Guo'er then began to make red lanterns, first tying bamboo strips into the shape of a lantern, then taking flour and paste, then gluing the red paper layer by layer on it, and drawing a few beautiful little dolls on it.

"This is Fuwa, which means that it can bring children to people." After Sheng Guo'er explained, she taught Xiao Tao and Zhou Rui some skills, so Xiao Tao and Zhou Rui began to make red lanterns.

This kind of handmade production is relatively simple, so Shen also found it fun and joined in. Sheng Shi's calligraphy practice is better, Sheng Guoer felt that he should not be ugly, so he asked Sheng Shi to write some festive words, it is best to be neat and tidy, Sheng Guoer said a few, such as the wealth of the three rivers, the business is prosperous all over the world, etc., and let Sheng Shi do a good mark, which Spring Festival couplets are sold to do business, which are sold to readers, which are sold to those who want children, and which are sold to the elderly at home.

However, Sheng Shi's talent in his chest is still limited, and he will not be able to write after a while.

Sheng Guo'er sighed and said, "Don't go and invite your master yet!" ”

Sheng Shi smiled when he heard this: "Yes, Mr. Meng must know more!" ”

So, Sheng Shi was busy inviting Meng Xingzhou.

"Spring Festival couplets? What is it? Meng Xingzhou asked suspiciously.

"Listening to my sister, it is an auspicious word written for everyone, pasted on both sides of the gate, with the meaning of seeking good fortune and avoiding evil, and welcoming auspiciousness."

"That's a good thing!" Meng Xingzhou said, "On weekdays, the Spring Festival, the door is deserted, I also want to take a break from poetry, but there is no good reason, now your sister thinks of this method, it is really amazing!" ”

Sheng Shi arched his hand and said: "The student is only a shallow student, and my sister asked to write the corresponding Spring Festival couplets for different people, so I implore Mr. to help!" ”

Meng Xingzhou was inspired by this Spring Festival couplet at this moment, and happily accepted the invitation: "Since this is the case, I will take a trip and offer ugliness!" ”

With Meng Xingzhou's help, the grade of this Spring Festival couplet has really improved. Meng Xingzhou praised: "It's a shame that you have come up with such a wonderful method, if it is promoted, wouldn't every household be happy!" ”

Sheng Guo smiled: "Isn't that what the New Year has to be?" Is it like you, the bare door panel is lifeless! Chinese New Year, it has to be lively to be fun! ”

Meng Xingzhou also agreed with Sheng Guoer's idea.

The Spring Festival couplets and lanterns were ready, Sheng Guo'er said, "Let's put them on!" ”

Then, everyone happily hung red lanterns outside the door and pasted festive Spring Festival couplets on the door.

Sheng Guo'er said: "Mr. Meng, you write another blessing word!" ”

Meng Xingzhou splashed ink and wrote a big blessing on the red paper.

Sheng Guo'er instructed Sheng Shi to paste the word blessing upside down on the door.

Meng Xingzhou asked, "What do you mean by this?" ”

Sheng Guo'er smiled: "If the blessing falls, the blessing will come!" ”

Of course, it's a blessing! And so it was! Meng Xingzhou said admiringly: "Guo'er, you really have ingenuity!" ”

At this moment, the neighbors looked at the joyful old Sheng family in front of them in surprise, the decoration of the old Sheng family was very different from other houses a year ago, everyone watched, everyone invariably felt that seeing the decoration of the old Sheng family, there was a festive feeling immediately, and even many people began to like this decoration.

"I said Guo'er, what are you doing, it's so beautiful, teach us, it's so beautiful!" Everyone asked Sheng Guo'er excitedly.

Sheng Guo'er smiled slightly and said, "No problem, these are nothing, I have more interesting things!" ”