Chapter 136 New Year Greetings
Shen Jinan lowered her head slightly, placed her bare hands on his arm, and smiled gently.
"Me too. Life like this is good now. I believe we will get better and better."
No matter how cold the winter wind is or how loud the firecrackers are outside the yard, it seems that the two of them only have each other in their world.
People stay up all night on New Year's Eve. Duan Ya and Yue Buwei were already drunk and unconscious, and were pulled back to their room by Gu Yanqing and fell into a deep sleep.
Hongniangzi and Suisui Huanhuan insisted on staying up all night to finish making dumplings with Shen Jinan. On the night when the old year was replaced by the new, they made a promise for the coming year.
Early the next morning, Shen Jinan got up early and set off firecrackers at the gate of the yard.
The year ends with the sound of firecrackers, and the spring breeze brings warmth to the wine.
She opened the gate and turned around to be hugged by Sui Sui Huanhuan.
The two dumplings held up the New Year's money wrapped in red paper in their hands and said happily, "Look, Mom, it's the New Year's money given by Dad!"
Shen Jinan touched the two dumplings’ fair and tender faces, smiling like a flower.
"Then you must keep it well."
"Um!"
Sui Sui Huan Huan nodded vigorously, and then went to play with Ming Zai and Da Zhuang from the neighboring houses.
Gu Yanqing also got up, wearing the new clothes that Shen Jinan asked Li Chunhua to make last time. It was a bean green straight-cut robe with a bright corset that perfectly showed off his tall figure.
He was wearing a snow-white goose down cloak, which made Gu Yanqing look even more handsome.
"My husband looks very handsome today."
Shen Jinan tilted his head and looked at him with a smile.
Gu Yanqing's ears turned slightly red from the praise, and she cleared her throat, "My lady, you are too kind. My lady is as beautiful as Luofu today."
After saying this, he pulled out a red coral hairpin from his sleeve as if by magic. It was carved with lifelike plum blossoms, and the blooming stamens seemed to be in full bloom in winter.
"Is this for me?"
Shen Jinan pointed at the hairpin, his eyes bright as stars.
"Exactly."
Gu Yanqing smiled gently and raised her hand to pin up Shen Jinan's hair. The raven-black bun was embellished with blood-red plum blossoms, and also had a unique style.
Shen Jinan touched the coral hairpin happily, and her heart felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.
"Thank you, husband. I like it very much."
Seeing her like this, Gu Yanqing felt even happier. It was worth it that he had spent seven days and nights secretly carving this hairpin.
"However, I don't see this style of hairpin in the city. Could it be that my husband carved it himself?"
Shen Jinan was very smart and naturally realized that this hairpin was unique.
Gu Yanqing laughed dumbly, "As expected, I can't hide anything from my wife. The New Year's gift I give her must be unique."
Just as Shen Jinan was about to say something, the fiery red figure behind him spoke first.
"Humph, Master Gu is thoughtful, but the gift I gave to my sister is also unique!"
Red Lady was wearing a fox fur coat and smiling boldly. She took out a long and exquisite box from her sleeve with red characters engraved on it.
"Sister is thoughtful."
Shen Jinan smiled and turned around to take the box. He opened it and found a beautiful and small horse whip inside. The workmanship was very fine and it was just right for Shen Jinan to use.
"I know you got a great horse today, but the whips sold in the horse market are all for men. How can they match your jade-like hands? I asked the best craftsman to make you a whip like this. You can use it with confidence."
Hong Niangzi smiled, patted Shen Jinan's hand, and glanced at Gu Yanqing triumphantly.
"Well, you guys are quick."
Duan Ya and Yue Buwei both came out with things, teased a few people, and gave the gifts to Shen Jinan.
What Yue Buwei sent was a bottle of excellent golden wound medicine, which was in short supply and could scab over the wound within an hour.
Broken Tooth gave Shen Jinan a unique copy of a secret manual for cultivating the body and mind, which was more suitable for women to practice and was priceless.
Shen Jinan took these things and was deeply moved. “I didn’t expect that everyone prepared gifts, but I didn’t prepare anything.”
Upon hearing this, everyone quickly waved their hands, indicating that they ate and drank at her house every day and had such a deep friendship with her, so they should not be so formal.
So Shen Jinan happily accepted the gift and took Gu Yanqing to prepare lunch.
At noon, Li Chunhua, Mrs. Zhou and Mrs. Zhang came to pay New Year's greetings and gave a lot of rare fruits and vegetables. Shen Jinan tried his best to keep them for lunch, but they couldn't resist Shen Jinan's enthusiasm and stayed for lunch.
As a result, several people found that it was Gu Yanqing who came to cook at Shen Jinan's house. They were so shocked that their jaws almost dropped to the ground. However, Hong Niangzi and others were not surprised.
In the afternoon, many villagers came to Shen Jinan's house to pay New Year's greetings and gave him many gifts.
The open space in Shen Jinan's yard was filled with things sent by the villagers, and she couldn't push them away.
In the evening, the village chief actually came over, bringing Aunt Chen with him.
"Auntie Chen, are you able to get out of bed?"
Shen Jinan was surprised and happy, and hurriedly helped Aunt Chen into the yard.
"Oh, she can't get out of bed for a few days, but today she's clamoring to come over and wish you a happy new year."
The village chief complained, but tears welled up in his cloudy eyes. He turned his back and wiped his eyes secretly.
Although Aunt Chen was still a little weak, she was able to walk on her own. She held Shen Jinan with her thin hands.
"If it weren't for Doctor Shen, I probably wouldn't have survived this winter. Although there's still no news from Heng'er, I'm willing to continue waiting."
Her eyes were full of gratitude towards Shen Jinan, and the village chief even said frankly that he would definitely protect Shen Jinan's family in this village.
Shen Jinan sighed, supported Aunt Chen, and carefully instructed the village chief about future recuperation, and also gave a simple dietary recipe.
The village chief and his wife thanked him profusely and took the prescription back.
Shen Jinan closed the courtyard door and was about to make dinner when the system prompt sounded suddenly.
"Congratulations to the host for successfully healing the patient physically and mentally, and winning the hearts of the villagers. The system rewards you with 1,000 experience points."
The system, which had not been seen for a few days, suddenly gave her such a big gift. Shen Jinan was naturally very happy, and put the gifts given by everyone into the space.
"System, Happy New Year."
She spoke sincerely to the system, and the system on the other side was stunned.
"Although the system does not celebrate the Spring Festival, thank you for the host's blessing."
The cold electronic sound now has a touch of warmth.
Shen Jinan went to the kitchen with satisfaction and found that Gu Yanqing had already started to make a fire and cook. He was afraid of getting his clothes dirty, so he took off his outer robe and rolled up his sleeves to his forearms.
"My husband is so virtuous that I feel ashamed of myself."
Shen Jinan teased him with a smile, and Gu Yanqing's eyebrows softened. He scratched her nose with a doting look.
"You only know how to tease me. Why don't you go and have some rest? I'll make whatever you want to eat tonight."
Gu Yanqing's big hands were a pleasure to cook. Shen Jinan named a few dishes and then left the kitchen to play with Sui Sui Huanhuan.
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