The family compound was still very lively on New Year's Eve. Most of the children gathered in the square to set off firecrackers and fireworks. Houses with TVs were also filled with neighbors waiting to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

For those who don’t have a TV, there is a cinema in the family quarters. There will be several movies shown in a row tonight, so you can go to the cinema to watch a movie if you have nothing to do.

Sheng An Ning had no interest in movies, and the two children were too young to understand at all. There were many people watching the movie tonight, so they decided not to join in the fun.

Yuan Yuqin enthusiastically invited Sheng Anning to watch the fireworks together: "My husband Ma bought a lot of firecrackers and fireworks this year, saying that he wanted to set them off to get rid of bad luck. Why can't I see the sunrise?"

Sheng Anning held An An's hand and said, "Chaoyang is on duty tonight, so please come over after twelve o'clock."

Yuan Yuqin also had good intentions: "Is Chaoyang really not looking for a partner? I've heard about her story. She's such a good girl, why is her life so unfortunate?"

Sheng An Ning didn't say much: "We are blessed to be born in Chaoyang, and we will definitely live a good life in the future."

Yuan Yuqin misunderstood: "Yes, your family has three children, Chaoyang is so good to them, and he will definitely be filial to his aunt when he grows up. However, I still want to introduce a partner to Chaoyang. The boy is very good."

Sheng Anning refused without a second thought: "Forget it, Chaoyang is not in the mood to get married right now. She and my brother-in-law have a very good relationship."

Yuan Yuqin said with some regret: "Ah, I met this young man who is not bad. He may be about the same age as your wife. He looks so energetic. We have never seen such an energetic young man here. He was in the same ward as me when I had surgery in the provincial capital. He was hospitalized due to injury."

Sheng An Ning quickly stopped her: "Sister-in-law, no matter how outstanding she is, it won't work. Our Chaoyang doesn't like her, and she doesn't like others introducing her to someone now. Thank you for your kindness, and we'll talk to her later when she has figured it out."

Seeing that Sheng An Ning had said this, Yuan Yuqin didn't know what to say. In fact, she didn't know the young man very well, but she couldn't help but chat a little more when she saw how noble he was.

I heard that he would come here to work after he recovered from his injury, so she even left her contact information and asked the young man to come to her house when the time comes.

When I saw Sheng An Ning at this moment, I suddenly remembered this matter, and I felt that Zhou Chaoyang and that young man were still very compatible in appearance.

After watching the fireworks and setting off firecrackers for a while, An An and Zhou Zhou felt bored and clamored to go home.

The two little guys have always had a very regular sleep pattern. They get sleepy at a certain time and can’t stay up all night. After they get home, they wash their faces and fall asleep directly to the sound of firecrackers popping outside.

Zhou Chaoyang came after midnight, and as soon as he entered the door he shouted that he was hungry: "Did you leave some dumplings for me? I'm starving. I'm on duty today, and we made a perfunctory New Year's Eve dinner, and I'm still thinking about the lion's head dumplings that my aunt made."

Zhou Hongyun smiled and said, "I'll save it for you. We'll be waiting for you to come back and eat it at twelve o'clock."

As he spoke, he went to the kitchen to prepare to eat.

Zhou Chaoyang looked around but didn't see Zhou Shixun and the two children: "Are Zhou Zhou and An An asleep? Where's my eldest brother?"

Sheng Anning pointed to the bedroom: "Your elder brother is reading in the bedroom. An An and Zhou Zhou are already asleep. Go wash your hands quickly. We will have a drink together later. Today is Chinese New Year."

Zhou Chaoyang was not in a hurry, and hugged Sheng Anning: "Sister-in-law, I need to rest for a week, let's go play."

Sheng An Ning didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "We haven't been to the city in such a long time. There's nothing fun to do in the city except snow. "

Zhou Chaoyang couldn't think of anything either. He just felt that it was boring to stay in the compound every day after resting for several days: "But I can't stay at home every day. If I were in Beijing, there would be temple fairs. There is nothing here."

Not only is there nothing, but the few shops are closed until the 15th day of the first lunar month. Except for the state-owned canteens, which will open after the 7th day, private restaurants will not open until after the 15th day. The streets are extremely deserted. People are either busy visiting relatives to pay New Year's greetings or entertaining guests at home.

Sheng An Ning and her family don't have any relatives here, so the New Year's holiday will be much quieter.

While eating, Zhou Chaoyang was still thinking about where to go for fun, and asked Zhou Shixun: "Is there a temple fair in the city?"

Zhou Shixun shook his head: "No, I haven't heard of any temple fairs. There may be parks open, but it's so cold and no one is there."

Zhou Chaoyang was instantly disappointed. "What's so good about the park? There's nothing else to see except a few stone statues. Forget it. Let's just stay at home. Big brother, you go on duty. My sister-in-law and I will take An An and Zhou Zhou to play in the yard."

Sheng An Ning smiled and said, "This is not good. You said before that as long as you can rest, you just want to lie down and sleep for a few days. Now that I let you rest, you still want to go out and play."

Zhou Chaoyang sighed: "That's not necessarily true. Isn't it Chinese New Year now? Who would stay at home and waste time sleeping during Chinese New Year?"

Because there were really no entertainment activities, Zhou Chaoyang and Sheng Anning could only take Zhou Zhou and An An to play in the staff quarters, and then chat and eat at home to pass the time.

On the fifth day of the Chinese New Year, Zhou Chaoyang started to yell, "Aiya, Auntie, I can't eat like this tomorrow. If I keep eating like this, my waist will get bigger and my pants will be a little tight. I will have to go get new work clothes by then."

Zhou Hongyun likes to see children are plump and fair: "Where are you fat? I think you are fine now, not too fat or too thin. You will be blessed if you are a little fatter."

Sheng An Ning happily watched Zhou Chaoyang rubbing his chubby face in distress.

Yuan Yuqin suddenly came over and cheerfully invited them to her home tomorrow: "We were visiting relatives the past two days and didn't have time to take care of you. I finally have some free time these two days. I'll clean up the house today and you can come over for dinner tomorrow."

Sheng Anning was a little embarrassed: "You should be the ones coming to my house for dinner, how can I bother you."

Yuan Yuqin waved her hand: "Look, you are still being polite to me. I have been wanting to invite your family to this meal for a long time. Okay, don't be polite. Bring the children with you tomorrow. Chaoyang should also go. Auntie, you should go too."

As he spoke, he shouted at Zhou Hongyun.

Zhou Hongyun was also embarrassed: "I won't go over. I'll just tidy up at home and wash the clothes from the past two days."

Yuan Yuqin stopped him, "Why wash clothes during the New Year? Besides, you don't need that much time. Besides, there are other guests coming tomorrow. You can get to know them. Judging from their accents, they are all from Beijing. They are fellow villagers."

He said this with a mysterious look on his face and blinked at Sheng An Ning.

Sheng An Ning felt helpless. It seemed that Yuan Yuqin still wanted to introduce a girl to Zhou Chaoyang.