Chapter 112 Happy New Year

After the fireworks were over, everyone walked back to the house.

A few kids were chattering in their ears, and a firework could make them happy for a long time.

The house is still filled with the strong flavor of the New Year.

Aunt Chu smiled and said, "Let's stay up together tonight to welcome the new year."

In that era, let alone mobile phones, there were no televisions, and the Spring Festival Gala was not available until eight years later.

Even the entertainment activities that Lin Anan remembered, such as playing mahjong and playing Landlord, were strictly prohibited here.

The soldiers and their families here are strict with themselves and will not touch anything that they should not touch. Staying up all night to celebrate the New Year is mostly spent as a family sitting together and chatting.

After the meal, Aunt Chu took out some melon seeds and candies and placed them on the table. Everyone ate and chatted.

The little ones kept asking their aunt to tell them stories.

Aunt Chu smiled and hugged Cheng Ge'er into her arms, "Okay, I'll tell you about the story of Grandpa's time."

Aunt Chu spoke slowly, her voice seemed to carry the sedimentation of time: "Life is better now, many people have forgotten the hardship of the past.

In 1931, your uncle and I were only in our twenties and had been married for only a few years. At that time, the country was in danger, and your grandfather and uncle did not hesitate to join the war of resistance..."

Lin Anan stuffed a candy into her mouth. It tasted sweet, but her heart felt more and more bitter the more she listened.

The fourteen-year-long war is like a brand on the soul of the Chinese people. No one can forget it, and no one can forgive it.

Aunt Chu continued, "Life was hard back then. We didn't have enough food or warm clothes, and our lives were in danger at any time. But no one backed down. We only had one belief in our hearts, which was to drive the invaders out of our country!

Not only did the men fight desperately on the battlefield, but our women comrades were not willing to lag behind. The women in the village spontaneously organized themselves to fight guerrilla warfare against the Japanese. We hid food, delivered intelligence, cared for the wounded, and contributed our own strength to the war of resistance...”

The children listened attentively, as if they were brought back to that war-torn era.

"We are not afraid of sacrifice! For the country, and for you children to live a better life." At the end, Aunt Chu's voice was a little choked.

Lin Anan leaned against Chu Mingzhou and listened quietly.

As Aunt Chu told her story, time passed quietly...

After talking about the past, the topic was brought back and the center of the topic became the two siblings of the Lin family.

Aunt Chu asked a lot of questions, and even Chu Mingzhou asked a few questions from time to time, obviously wanting to know more about Lin Anan.

Lin Anan didn't hesitate. The opportunity was right in front of her, so she just laid out some things and talked about them, making a draft in advance to avoid any misunderstandings in the future.

"Well, most people in our village have the surname Lin, and they are all relatives of the same family. My father is a capable person with a good reputation. He is well-known in the village and is a good team leader. My mother is also very capable and her cooking skills are well-known in the surrounding area.

Thanks to my open-minded parents, Zihuai and I have read a lot of books. I have always been a good student. Not only did I graduate from university, I also learned six languages. But my health... has been poor since I was a child, and there is no medical condition, so I have become seriously ill! But I am very lucky to have met Mingzhou and Professor Liang..."

Chu Minglan's eyes widened, and she stretched out her hand to make a number six, "Sister-in-law, can you speak the languages of six countries?"

"Yes, I do."

"Sister-in-law, you are so amazing, and you can also play a musical instrument!"

"Well, because of my poor health, I can't do heavy work, so I have more time and learn a lot of different things. I learn a little bit of everything I like."

Aunt Chu nodded with satisfaction, "It's okay, as long as it can be cured. When you are well again, you can have a child sooner."

When Lin Anan heard what Aunt Chu said, her cheeks turned slightly red and she didn't know how to respond.

This fate hasn't even started yet!

Given her current physical condition, it is too far-fetched to think about this.

Chu Mingzhou coughed lightly and changed the subject: "An An knows a lot of things, and she's very powerful."

Aunt Chu smiled and nodded: "That's right, we have An An at home, and the children will be able to learn some knowledge from her in the future."

"no problem."

Chu Mingzhou approached Lin Anan and asked about everything about his young wife, from her life to her hobbies, from her habits to her taboos.

Everyone was chatting away, and before we knew it, it was almost midnight.

"Mingzhou, go and set off the New Year's cannon."

Chu Mingzhou stood up and walked to the side, "Okay! Zihuai, come and help."

"Here I come, brother-in-law."

The two men brought out two large rolls of firecrackers and walked out carrying them.

Almost at the exact moment, bursts of firecrackers sounded outside the yard.

Immediately afterwards, the sound of firecrackers was deafening all around, as if announcing the official arrival of the new year.

Several little ones covered their ears excitedly, their faces full of joy.

Aunt Chu stood beside them and took out a few red envelopes from her pocket. "The new year has arrived. May our family be safe and happy. Here, I'll give you your New Year's money."

"Great~"

Lin Anan and Lin Zihuai also received one each.

"Thank you, Auntie."

"You're welcome. Here's a New Year's gift to you."

New Year’s money?

Lin Anan was stunned when she looked at the red envelope. This was the first time she received New Year's money.

Looking up at Chu Mingzhou and the Chu family around him, he felt a strong sense of family affection and... belonging from them.

"An An, here you go."

"ah?"

Before anyone could react, another big red envelope was handed over from the other side. It was from Chu Mingzhou. Compared to the one given by my aunt, his was...especially thick!

Lin Anan looked at him in surprise, "What are you doing? I'm your wife, not your daughter."

Whether in the Northwest or Suzhou, there is no such rule. Only elders give New Year's money to younger generations, but there is no custom for husbands to give their wives New Year's money.

Chu Mingzhou raised a nice arc at the corner of his lips and said softly: "Just keep it if I give it to you. Just treat you as my daughter."

Lin Anan: “…”

"Chu Mingzhou!"

Chu Mingzhou chuckled, "I'm just kidding, this is my private money, and it's all yours from now on."

Lin Anan narrowed her eyes, folded the red envelope and stuffed it into her pocket without any hesitation, "I'll confiscate it."

"good."

When the clock struck the last second, the hands reached twelve o'clock.

Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new.

The new year is here!

Chu Mingzhou leaned close to Lin Anan's ear and said in a low voice, "Anan, Happy New Year."

Lin Anan subconsciously turned her head to look at him, and met his dark eyes directly.

Chu Mingzhou's eyes are particularly beautiful, the black is the ultimate black, and the white is clear white.

When Lin Anan saw herself in his eyes, her heart softened...

"Chu Mingzhou, Happy New Year."