Chapter 753 The New Year is almost here

The arrival of Lu Erbai and his two companions in Zhengdao Village brought great joy to the Lu family, and even dispelled some of the cold weather.

Shu Yu still went to work at the estate that night, and only asked for leave after finishing the work the next morning.

Then the whole family left Zhengdao Village in two mule carts.

Some families in Zhengdao Village saw this and were extremely envious.

Families like theirs only had handcarts, but the Lu family had two mule carts.

In fact, it wasn't just the Zhang family that had designs on the Lu family, and it wasn't just the girl Shu Yu met that day who had her eye on Zhao Xi. These days, whether it was the old lady, Zhao Xi, or Shu Yu, they would occasionally encounter several particularly friendly families who would strike up conversations with them.

Unfortunately, they were destined to return empty-handed.

The Lu family quickly arrived in Heichang County by mule cart. Without that corrupt official, the atmosphere in Heichang County was much more harmonious. There were fewer violent people on the streets, and even the constables were much more amiable when they were on patrol.

Shu Yu sat on the mule cart, looking at the street outside.

Just as Ruan had said, after the temperature dropped, there were fewer food stalls selling quick-cooling foods like the one in Lu's shop.

It was a bit quieter than the last time I came.

The old lady also came over to take a look. "It's cold now, so no one wants to come out. But in a few days, even if it gets colder, the streets will be lively again."

Shu Yu didn't react for a moment, "Why?"

Da Ya laughed and said, "Ayu, have you forgotten what day it is today? In a few days it will be Laba Festival. At that time, every household will have to prepare for the New Year, and the streets will be like a market day every day."

Shu Yu was taken aback, then slapped her forehead. "Right, I almost forgot."

Come to think of it, this is only her second New Year in this world. The last one was spent at the Shu family home. The Shu family home was lively, but it lacked human warmth, and the New Year celebration wasn't very meaningful, especially for someone like her, an insignificant third young lady in the household.

She had originally thought she would be alone this year, feeling cold and lonely, but to her surprise, the Lu family was all by her side, and she suddenly began to look forward to it.

Even prisoners in Zhengdao Village are given a holiday during the Lunar New Year.

Shu Yu couldn't help but laugh, "I wonder what it's like to celebrate the New Year in Heichang County."

“It’s definitely different from where we live.” The old lady was quite interested. “I’m also very curious. By the way, Ayu, aren’t you going to the post station to see Madam Hou and the Sixth Miss today? You can ask them how they plan to spend the New Year and if they can come to the county town. If they can come, let’s invite them to come to our house for a celebration. We’ve all left our hometowns and don’t have many relatives in Heichang County. We can treat them like family and visit each other.”

Shu Yu nodded, "Okay, I'll ask."

The weather suddenly turned cold, and Shuyu wanted to go and see how Hou Shi and the others were doing.

Although going to the post station meant escaping the Shu family and having much easier work, it also meant being far away from familiar people. At the post station, it was truly just the two of them, mother and daughter. If anything happened, they had no one to discuss it with, and they couldn't leave to find other people.

Shu Yu rarely gets to come out, so she has already asked for leave and can go back tomorrow afternoon.

The old lady added, "If the Hou family can't come to the county town, then when we've prepared the New Year's goods, we'll bring them a gift too." It's not much, but it's the thought that counts, and it'll make the New Year more festive.

(End of this chapter)