Sheng Xinhua and Sheng Xinyu jumped for joy as they received the red envelopes, saying, "Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma!"

"Take good care of the money, and don't spend it recklessly."

Chinese New Year is all about having fun and making the kids happy. There's not much money in the red envelopes, but there are still some things you have to say to them.

Children should be taught about spending habits from a young age. They should know when to spend money and not to spend it recklessly.

"Okay, I got it." The two children took the red envelopes, carefully put them in their pockets, and ran off to play.

After eating dumplings on New Year's Eve, it's time for another new year.

On the first and second days of the Lunar New Year, people visit relatives and friends to exchange New Year's greetings. On the third day, it is customary for married daughters to return to their parents' home.

On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month before the Lunar New Year, Zhou Qingyang and his wife returned home with their son.

Zhou Mingyuan called Sheng Xiping, and after discussing it, Zhou Qingyang accompanied Chen Jie back to her parents' home for a small gathering on the third day of the Lunar New Year.

It was just right that Sheng Xiping should host a feast, and on the sixth day of the first lunar month, the couple would return to the Zhou family, so that the whole family could be reunited.

So, on the fifth day of the first lunar month, the Sheng family held a banquet to entertain relatives and friends.

Those in the forest farm who were on good terms with the Sheng family, along with Liu Changde's group, gathered together, eating, drinking, chatting, and laughing, creating quite a lively atmosphere.

Sheng Xiping took out his camera again and took photos of everyone to commemorate the occasion. The Sheng family also took a family photo together.

Sheng Liancheng and his wife sat in the middle, each holding one of their two granddaughters. Xinhua and Xinyu sat next to their grandparents, while the others stood on the side.

Sheng Xiping adjusted the focus and lit the camera, then taught Liu Yujiang how to press the shutter. The flash went off, capturing this happy moment.

On the sixth day of the first lunar month, Sheng Xiping and his wife, carrying their two daughters and leading their two sons, along with Sheng Xi'an and a few others, took a car to Songjiang River.

It is said that this year the bureau will not only have ice lanterns, but also Yangko dance, cultural performances and other programs.

Sheng Xi'an and the others were bored at home, so they decided to go to Songjiang River together.

Sheng Xiping bought a house in Songjianghe and moved a lot of things down the river over the autumn and winter.

Before the Lunar New Year, I took advantage of the factory's shipping schedule to transport a lot of firewood and buy pots, pans, and other kitchenware.

Sheng Xiping then asked his neighbors for help, asking them to light a fire every day so the house wouldn't freeze.

Even if Sheng Xi'an and the others go down, they still have a place to stay, so let's go have some fun.

Originally, Sheng Xiping wanted his parents to come and see the house in Songjianghe, but the old couple said that they had chickens and pigs at home, and a lot of things, so they couldn't leave.

Furthermore, Sheng Liancheng had to go up the mountain to work on the eighth day of the lunar new year, so he didn't have time to play.

With their younger siblings around, Sheng Xiping and his wife didn't have too much trouble taking care of their four children.

The journey took more than two hours, during which the two girls slept the entire time. Sheng Xinhua and Sheng Xinyu, on the other hand, were relatively well-behaved, looking out the window at the scenery without making much noise.

Zhou Qingyang and Zhou Qingyue, the two brothers, were already waiting at the station. When they saw everyone getting off the train, they rushed forward to greet them.

"Happy New Year, Uncle! Happy New Year, Uncle!" Sheng Xinhua and Sheng Xinyu were quite obedient; they quickly offered their New Year's greetings upon seeing each other.

"Happy Chinese New Year!" Zhou Qingyang and Zhou Qingyue each picked up one of their nephews and said with smiles.

"I'll give you the red envelope when we get home, your uncle didn't bring it with him."

Sheng Xiping led his younger siblings over to exchange New Year's greetings.

Zhou Qingyang was slightly taken aback when he saw the Sheng brothers, then smiled. "Come on, let's go home together. We've already hired a car."

"Big brother, you guys go home first. I'll take the second brother and the others to the house I bought."

"I wonder if they've been lighting a fire over there lately. Let's go over and light one to warm up the kang (heated brick bed)." Sheng Xiping smiled and was about to hand his daughter over to Zhou Qingyang.

"Is there still a little while? Let's go home first, and we can go heat the kang (a traditional heated bed) in the afternoon. Our parents are waiting at home."

No matter how many people from the Sheng family came, since they've come down for the New Year, we should at least have a meal together. What's wrong with any family needing a few more people to eat?

Zhou Qingyang insisted, and the Sheng Xiping brothers couldn't say anything more, so everyone got on the donkey cart and went to the other side of Baishan Street together.

Zhou Qingyang and his wife brought their child back for the New Year, so they must have stayed in the corner building. Of course, the whole family spent New Year's Eve in the single-story house.

Knowing that Sheng Xiping and the others were coming back today, Wang Chunxiu and Chen Jie, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, started preparing early in the morning.

When Sheng Xiping and his entourage entered, the kitchen was steaming hot, and the whole house was filled with delicious aromas.

"Dad, Mom, Happy New Year! Sister-in-law, Happy New Year!" Sheng Xiping and his wife greeted everyone in the family as they entered the house carrying their child.

Behind them, the Sheng siblings also came forward to greet them and put their things on the kang (a heated brick bed).

When visiting someone's home during the Chinese New Year, you can't go empty-handed; you have to bring something to show your respect.

“Dad, Xi’an and the others heard that there are a lot of activities at the bureau this year, so they’re thinking of coming down to join in the fun. Perfect timing, they’ve come over to wish you and me a Happy New Year.”

Zhou Qinglan put the child on the kang (a heated brick bed) and explained with a smile.

"Yes, yes, they're all young people. What are they doing staying in the forest during the Spring Festival? It would be great to come down and have some fun. It's going to be very lively this year."

Zhou Mingyuan nodded with a smile, "Look at these young men and women, they're all so promising."

Seeing this group of energetic young people, Zhou Mingyuan was very happy. He quickly asked everyone to sit down, then brought out melon seeds, peanuts, and candy, and even asked Zhou Qingyue to make tea.

"Uncle, don't bother, these are all family." Sheng Xi'an and Sheng Xikang quickly said.

"It's alright, sit down and warm up. You've come all this way by car, and it must be freezing in there. Come on up to the kang (heated brick bed)." Zhou Mingyuan warmly invited everyone to sit on the kang.

Sheng Xi'an and the others were too embarrassed to take off their shoes and get on the kang (heated brick bed), so they just sat on the edge of the kang.

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