Jiang Li was busy on the night of New Year's Eve. Everyone had a sumptuous family reunion dinner in the evening, and his uncle set off a string of firecrackers outside. The New Year ended like this.
I made a batch of yam glutinous rice cakes this morning and another batch in the afternoon.
There was a lot to do, so Jiang Li continued to get busy after dinner.
"Sister, today is New Year's Day, don't you want to take a break?"
Jiang Yi advised his sister to take a rest, but he was actually busy all the time.
Today is New Year's Eve, and we have to clean the house inside and out.
Even the uncle put down his knitting tools and worked with his nephew.
"The yam and glutinous rice cakes are selling well now. I have to take this opportunity to make more money so that you can live a good life in the future."
Jiang Li turned around and smiled at her brother. Seeing how busy he was, she didn't know how this little guy had the nerve to persuade her to take a rest.
Jiang Yi was busy until 8 o'clock in the evening, and then he came to the kitchen to help his sister with the work.
"Sister, what time are you going to bed today?"
"I want to go to bed at 12 o'clock and stay up all night while working."
"Then I'll stay with you."
Jiang Yi lowered his head and peeled the yam seriously. Although his words were light and casual, his attitude was firm.
"You are a child and you are still in the growth stage. You should go to bed quickly."
Jiang Li urged his brother to go and rest, but Jiang Yi refused to listen.
"I just want to accompany my sister. When my sister rests, I rest."
"Why are you so disobedient, kid?"
Since his brother didn't listen to what he said, Jiang Li frowned and glared at him seriously.
Jiang Yi raised his head and smiled at her playfully. Jiang Li was a little uncomfortable seeing her brother acting so coquettishly and naughty suddenly after being used to it.
Jiang Li really had a lot to do today, so after trying to persuade him a few times without any effect, he went to work.
Jiang Yi lowered his head and smiled brightly, knowing that his sister couldn't persuade him.
The brother and sister were busy until 12 o'clock in the night, and Jiang Li finally stopped when they heard the sound of firecrackers outside.
My uncle was so tired that he fell asleep on a chair in the main room. The sudden sound of firecrackers scared him so much that he sat up straight from the chair.
When Jiang Li and his brother came out of the kitchen, they saw his uncle rubbing his eyes and looking at them in a daze.
"Hahaha, hahaha, uncle was actually scared by firecrackers."
"I did too much work today and was a little tired. I accidentally fell asleep."
Zhang Guocai smiled at his two nephews, then turned his head to look outside.
"It's Chinese New Year."
"Yeah, I wonder how my sister is doing this year."
When Jiang Yi talked about this, his face was full of melancholy. He turned around and saw that his sister was in a low mood, so he immediately put on a smile.
My sister lost a lot of weight after her trip to the Northeast. The police station couldn't find her, so it was normal that my sister couldn't find her.
My sister sold them because of a momentary whim, and now she treats them sincerely well.
Jiang Yi has seen the changes in his sister and now completely accepts her.
He believed that his sister was sincere in wanting to find his younger sister this time, and that he was really sad now.
"Sister, I have a little surprise for you."
Jiang Yi realized that he had said the wrong thing, so he quickly ran back to the room and took out a small box wrapped in colorful paper and handed it over.
"What's this?"
"This is my New Year's gift to my sister. I wish my sister a happy New Year."
Although Jiang Yi was thinking about his sister, he still put on a big smile, wanting to make his sister happy.
"Humph, you little rascal! Your uncle treats you so well, but he only gives the gift to your sister and doesn't leave any for your uncle."
Zhang Guocai glanced at the small box in Jiang Li's arms, with a smile on his face, and spoke in a deliberately sour tone.
"My uncle is so good to me, so he must have contributed to it."
Jiang Yi took out a small package from his pocket and handed it over.
"So young? Jiang Yi, how can you treat her differently?"
"Uncle, don't say that for now. You'll know when you open it and take a look."
Zhang Guocai said this, but still opened the small package with a smile.
There is a lighter inside. This little gadget is very convenient. You can light a fire with just a light press. It is not big and is said to be quite expensive.
"Very good, very good. Although the gift is small, it carries a lot of sentiment. Uncle is very satisfied."
Zhang Guocai looked at the lighter again and again and thought it was indeed good.
"As long as my uncle likes it, I'm glad. He's so kind to me and my sister, so I must give him something that touches his heart."
Jiang Yi looked at his uncle with a smile, and Zhang Guocai put his arms around his neck and patted his shoulders a few times.
Jiang Li was still holding the package and hadn't opened it yet, so Zhang Guocai hurriedly urged him.
"Xiao Li, open it quickly and take a look. I really want to know what Jiang Yi gave you."
Jiang Li obediently opened the package and saw a small silk square handkerchief that was the most popular at the time.
This kind of scarf is small and square, with simple floral pattern, simple and elegant.
But this kind of handkerchief costs several dollars each. Jiang Yi is still a student and has no extra income, so it would be very difficult for him to buy such a handkerchief.
"Oh, you gave your sister such a nice gift, but you only gave your uncle a lighter. It really is a difference in treatment!"
Zhang Guocai looked at Jiang Li's handkerchief and said it deliberately sourly. Jiang Li was amused by what his uncle said.
"Xiao Yi, this handkerchief is not cheap. Where did you get so much money to buy these gifts?"
Jiang Li asked curiously, Zhang Guocai also looked over, and Jiang Yi felt a little embarrassed by their gazes.
"I often cut hair for villagers after school and earned some money. I saved all the money and planned to buy a gift for my beloved sister and uncle during the New Year."
"Uncle, I don't have much money. After buying my sister a silk scarf, I don't have much left. I can only buy you a lighter. I don't have enough money to buy you a good gift now. When I finish my studies and make money, I will buy you better gifts!"
Jiang Yi was a little shy at first, but later his voice became louder and his eyes became more determined.
"Uncle doesn't blame you. You're a student who can't make much money, but you still remember to buy me a gift. I'm already very satisfied."
Zhang Guocai's tone was very normal this time, and even his voice became soft.
This child is too sensitive. Zhang Guocai doesn't even dare to speak too loudly to him for fear of scaring him.
"Xiaoyi, the scarf is very nice, my sister likes it very much. I also have two small gifts for you and uncle."
Jiang Li didn't actually prepare any gifts for them in advance, but there were a lot of things in the space, so just taking some out and wrapping them up would be the best gift.
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