(1) Telephone invitation

Zhao Jinju was born on the 25th day of the eighth lunar month in 1947. It was just a few days away from October 1 in the solar calendar, so she decided to celebrate her 50th birthday on October 1, 1997. She called Jiang Xiayu first and asked him to pick her up at Eagle Altar on the 25th. Then I made a few more calls: one was Hu Dongmei's house, and I talked to Hu Dongmei first. called her in-laws Zou Xiafei again and invited her to Leping. Zou Xiafei had only heard that Zhaozhuang had a good environment, but he had never been there, and he had been in the city for a long time, and he also wanted to go to the countryside, so he agreed; The other call was Lin Jie. "Sister Lin, I have discussed with Xuefen and them, and I am going to celebrate my birthday in my hometown Zhaozhuang on October 1, and you are welcome to join in the fun with the first line!"

Although Lin Jie and Zhao Jinju are in-laws, they are still called classmates or sisters, and sisters are more affectionate. Lin Jie has only one daughter, and a daughter is everything. What her daughter agrees to, how could she object, go ahead, anyway, if it's fake, she will agree.

Huai'an also has an in-laws, do you want to call, invite or not? Zhao Jinju really thought about it, she did this: first call Leping Zhang Ping'an and ask Zhang Ping'an's opinion.

Zhang Ping'an said: "They are all in-laws, and they should be treated equally, and Liu Hongyan is still in Leping." Should be invited! ”

There is a point in that. So Zhao Jinju called Huai'an again: "Sister Fengjiao, I want to celebrate my birthday in Leping, can you please come to Leping to have fun together?" ”

Why is it not good to go to Leping, I should have go, where has my daughter developed, and I am preparing to transfer! Because I should have investigated it first, this is a matter of killing two birds with one stone. Cheng Fengjiao didn't discuss with Liu Jidong and promised: "Sister Ju, we must go!" ”

Zhao Jinju said: "Okay, I warmly welcome!" "The phone hung up.

On September 25, Zhao Jinju took a train to Yingtan alone, and then returned to Zhaozhuang Summer Courtyard by Jiang Xiayu.

Zhao Jinju held a small family meeting in the summer courtyard, which was attended by Sun Yanzi and Jiang Xiayu. To prepare for his 50th birthday, it was decided that Jiang Xiayu would be in charge of the operation. To make a birthday for his mother, it should be done by Jiang Xiayu.

Jiang Xiayu reported to Zhao Jinju: "The school building is under construction, and the grandparents have not moved yet, waiting for you to decide."

Zhao Jinju said: "Move over quickly, where to build infrastructure, how to continue to live in people?" He looked at Jiang Xiayu again and said, "What's going on with which tea pavilion?" ”

"That's what Grandma meant." Jiang Xiayu told Zhao Jinju: "Grandma wants to rebuild the Zhao Ji Tea Pavilion (although Sun Erniang no longer sells tea, she feels that the tea pavilion should be retained). So I used some money to build a tea pavilion in the same place. is still "Zhao Ji Tea Pavilion", even if it is a good thing for the public! I think you'll agree. That's why I didn't ask you! ”

"Okay, that's good! I've had this idea for a long time. Or is the mother thoughtful. O son! I suggest that it should be repaired a little more beautifully, but as a scenic spot in Zhaozhuang, what do you think? ”

Jiang Xiayu understood: "Mother means to use the pavilion as the symbol of Zhaozhuang, okay, I will start to transform it immediately!" ”

Jiang Xiayu is responsible for organizing the birthday. There are also preparations to welcome guests, and there are a few rooms that are not equipped with beds and other things. Therefore, immediately went to Leping City to procure, and the things to be procured were responsible for the department store - Hongyan Department Store, in fact, it was only given a purchase list to Hongyan, and it was prepared and installed within two days.

On September 28, the first guests welcomed by Zhaozhuang were Cheng Fengjiao and his wife from Huai'an, who came in a small truck. For this reason, according to his grandmother's request, Jiang Xiayu transferred Sun Erniang to No. 206 on the second floor, close to the stairs, and could be reached as soon as she went upstairs. The first to arrange was Cheng Fengjiao's son-in-law - Jiang Xiayu's parents-in-law. Cheng Fengjiao was arranged to live in a single room on the second floor in the autumn courtyard, and now her son-in-law has arranged to live in suite A. immediately saw Zhang Yifu and his wife, Cheng Fengjiao still called them his parents, and Liu Jidong didn't know what to shout, so he called uncles and aunts if he didn't shout, or didn't shout at all. Liu Jidong just nodded and remained silent. Zhang Yifu and his wife moved in on the 23rd, which caught Cheng Fengjiao off guard and was not prepared at all. Of course, Cheng Fengjiao must also visit Zhang's father and mother when she comes to Leping this time, just in advance, just in a hurry!

At 8 p.m. on September 29, the second group of guests came from Shanghai. A group is Zou Xiafei and Yang Gongbo, Xiang Jian, Hu Dongmei, and Xiang Shuai, in a car, driven by Yang Gongbo and Xiang Jian; The other group is Lin Jie and Liu Yixian, Hu Qiuguo and Liu Xuefen, sharing a car, driven by Hu Qiuguo and Liu Xuefen, and they arrived at the same time. Jiang Xiayu arranged for Zou Xia to live in single room No. 20, Yang Gongbo to live in No. 20, Hu Dongmei and Xiang Jian to live in suite Ding, Lin Jie and Liu Yiyi to live in suite C, Hu Qiuguo to live in 203, and Liu Xuefen to live in 204.

At this point, the guests from other places have arrived, Xianjiang Xiayu has invited a good cook, the dinner started at half past eight in the evening of the 29th, and the table introduced each other to say hello, Zhao Jinju raised the wine to give a welcome speech: "Everyone, the road is hard!" On behalf of the Zhao family, I warmly welcome you all! Please forgive me if there is a place where the greeting is not well received! Come, cheers" After the first glass of wine, Zhao Jinju said again: "The schedule this time is like this: on the morning of the 30th, visit the surrounding environment, and in the afternoon go to the county seat to have a look, so that everyone can experience the life of a small city." October 1 is my birthday. On October 2, everyone went to visit Hongya Cave together. The third is free for everyone! ”

(2) Visit Zhaozhuang

There are seven or eight households in Zhaozhuang, with a population of less than 100, the most of which is about a dozen families, and the smallest family has only one. The whole village is scattered in the valleys. Speaking of mountains, but not high, not towering into the clouds, but mostly mountains are connected to mountains. The mountains are green with pines and trees. Tea plantations are lush on the slopes. The grass is green and green, and there are all kinds of chrysanthemums planted artificially in the grass, and it is now golden! Especially the golden, shining petals, shining in the sun. Zhaozhuang is close to the mountains but not near the water, there are no rivers and lakes, but there are many large mountain streams, which flow continuously all year round. The people of Zhaojiazhuang drink mountain springs. The summer courtyard has a cistern built on the mountainside, which can supply a continuous supply of water to the summer courtyard like the city's waterworks. All visitors applauded, it is a model of low-carbon life, a model of hygiene and environmental protection.

The courtyard of the summer courtyard has the most chrysanthemums, one by one, with red, yellow, and purple colors. The most are golden. The golden chrysanthemum is more delicate, atmospheric and beautiful than the golden chrysanthemum in the grass outside the courtyard. The golden chrysanthemum is the most precious among the chrysanthemums, and Zhao Jinju is the name of this flower.

Zhaozhuang is about 500 meters away from the highway, it used to be a small road leading to the highway, and now there is a small road directly to Zhaozhuang from "Zhao Ji Tea Pavilion", and it is a cement pavement (the highway has long been asphalt). In the past, Sun Erniang did not agree with Zhao Jinju to buy small white shoes, because she was worried that Tu Louis would stain the upper, but now she will not. You can walk on the road while wearing slippers, and you can do it cleanly. The residents of Zhaozhuang all said that Zhao Jinju had done good deeds for the village. Another good thing is that "Zhao Ji Tea Pavilion" has been westernized and a real tea pavilion has been built, and Jiang Xiayu is still beautifying it according to Zhao Jinju's opinion. Because Zhaozhuang is 500 meters away from the highway, the cars on the road do not affect the quietness of Zhaozhuang, and Zhaozhuang is more hygienic and elegant.

Chairman Zou Xiafei, the big boss, said: "My mother's home is simply a fairyland on earth, a paradise!" Can I come here and live in seclusion? ”

Zhao Jinju said: "Welcome, welcome!" Everyone present, I welcome anyone who comes! ”

(3) Birthday dinner

A dinner party was held on the evening of the 30th, the dishes were very rich, the local color was strong, although there was wine, but it was not called a banquet, it was just a normal meal, the reason why it was called a dinner party, it was only wine. After dinner, the troupe was invited to sing in the hall. Jiangxi is referred to as Gan, and the local opera is called Gan opera. The troupe is an amateur troupe in Zhangjiaqiao Town. The men of one color and the horns are all sung by men, including the quiet "Peony Play" and the lively "Da Dengke". There are also small dramas such as "Double Farewell Kiln" and "Wang Po Scolding the Street", which are lively and festive, which have opened the eyes of a group of rare guests from big cities. Thirty nights are called warm birthdays, and immediate family members are coming. Zhaozhuang people and outsiders can not come, but it is okay to watch performances and listen to music. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun! It is worth mentioning Zhang Ping'an, she is not a direct line, nor is she a collateral line, his parents both live in Xia Yuan. Zhang's house was converted into a school, and Zhang Ping'an's residence was gone. Usually he lives in school, but tonight he was arranged to live in 208, of course he participated in the warm birthday.

On October 1st, breakfast was ordered from a restaurant in Zhangjiaqiao Town, and longevity noodles and eggs were cooked. Relatives near and far, like Sun Yanying, Sun Niang's house, dozens of people in Zhaozhuang, everyone came. Jiang Xiayu's "grandmother" Jiang's mother was unable to attend the meeting due to poor health.

Chinese food is leftover in the morning, eat some if you are willing to eat, and eat it at night with your stomach if you don't want to eat.

In the evening, it was actually 4:48 p.m., and in the sound of firecrackers, it began, and the band in the troupe invited again. As soon as the gongs and drums sounded, the trumpet blew to announce the beginning of the birthday celebration. Those who are older than Zhao Jinju, such as Zhang Yifu and his wife, Sun Erniang and the elders of Zhao Jinju in the village, can be exempted from etiquette and replaced by their peers or juniors. The music came and went, like on the stage, worshipping one group and changing another, playing a piece of music and setting off firecrackers. Firecrackers are purchased by birthday worshippers, and the heavier the ceremony, the longer the firecracker and the longer it will be set off. It's a bit richer than Kobifu. Before the prayer, the red envelope is presented, the name is signed, and there is a special person responsible for registering to receive the red envelope (Hu Dongmei and Liu Hongyan are in charge). For example, Lin Jie and Zhao Jinju are equals, you don't have to kneel, you just need to arch your hands, sign your name, Lin Jie and her mouth: 4,000 yuan. Then go find a table and get ready to take a seat. The highest gift list is Zou Xiafei: 10,000 yuan. The lowest are a few households in the village, but none of them are less than 100 yuan.

The birthday greeting lasted for nearly an hour, and at half past five, the dinner party began, with a dish, music and firecrackers, which were prepared by the host's family.

After five flavors of food and three rounds of wine, Jiang Xiayu opened his mouth to toast: "Seniors, fathers and fellow villagers, brothers and sisters: today is my mother's 50th birthday, on behalf of the Zhao family, I welcome you to come, come, cheers!" As he spoke, he took the cup and drank it dry, poured a second cup, and said: "My mother has worked hard for half her life, and it is not easy for her to have today, which is her hard work and hard work!" Let's wish her the elderly good health and happiness, such as the East China Sea, and longevity than Nanshan! Here, cheers to her happy birthday! He picked up the wine glass and gestured around frequently, and finally shouted to Zhao Jinju: "Mom! Cheers! So the whole audience (a total of 14 tables) toasted to Zhao Jinju one by one! Salute!

The sound of gongs and drums sounded fiercely, and the horns and suona sounded in unison, which was really a climax!

After ten dishes, Zhao Jinju, accompanied by Hu Dongmei, Jiang Xiayu, and Hu Qiuguo, toasted one table at a time in order. Inevitably, it was polite again. Zhao Jinju himself is beautiful, the villagers have seen it, Hu Dongmei is even more beautiful than Zhao Jinju, and the villagers have seen it for the first time. Movie stars, if you are in the city, it will squeeze your brain and cause chaos. However, the villagers in Zhaozhuang were very calm, and just took a few more looks. Jiang Xiayu is majestic and majestic, Hu Qiuguo is polite and polite, the two brothers are really one and the same, and the villagers are all envious and full of praise! When the toast returned to the main table, the dishes were still served, and the villagers did not estimate that there would be so many dishes, and those who ate quickly were full early, and then they could only see the dishes served, and slowly no one moved the chopsticks.

The feast lasted until half-past seven, when it was dismissed. In the evening, the film projection team was invited to screen the films "The Tea Girl" and "Love on the Mainland". The former is Zhao Jinju's debut film, and the latter is Hu Dongmei's film debut. The two movies, not only the villagers have not seen them, but also the guests, and some people have not seen them, which is really amazing and amazing!