Every village would have one or two "village guardians." They were often simple-minded and foolish, yet kind-hearted.
The older generation often said that village guardians came to th...
"Brother Hua, televisions should be very popular in Guangzhou, right?"
Chen Wang looked at Dong Qinghua and asked.
Dong Qinghua smiled and nodded, "It has only become popular in recent years. In the early years, we were all poor and had no money to buy this."
"Big cities are still better. There are only a few TVs in our entire village, and Awang and I only bought ours this year."
Chen Dazhuang said with a smile.
Dong Qinghua smiled and shook his head, saying, "You said big cities are good, but I think your place is better. Look at the yard that Awang built, and there's a TV and a refrigerator. It's not any worse than ours."
"That's because Awang and Dazhuang are capable. Go and look at the nearby villages and see how many families have the conditions to do so."
Chen Ying took over the conversation.
"That's right."
Dong Qinghua smiled and nodded.
"Brother is the best!"
The little girl was chewing a piece of sesame candy, and suddenly said something loudly when she heard this.
Everyone looked at each other, then burst into laughter.
"Let's all stay up together today and go to bed after midnight."
Chen Wang suggested with a smile.
Naturally, everyone had no objection and expressed their approval.
There were all kinds of food, and the Spring Festival Gala these days was not so boring. As time passed slowly, no one felt too sleepy.
Only the little one was already sleeping soundly in the crib.
At about half past eleven, Chen Dazhuang and Yan Yulan got up, said goodbye, and went back together.
There is a local custom that no matter where you play on New Year's Eve, you must return to your home before midnight, because New Year's Eve is the day for family reunion and everyone must stay up together.