It's finally starting, the exciting moment!
The firelight illuminated the heavy iron hammer, and as it fell, sparks flew everywhere, like fireworks bursting in the sky, dazzling and spectacular.
Molten iron at 1600 degrees Celsius was thrown into the air, scattering in all directions and forming a dazzling display of sparks.
"Wow, this is so beautiful!" Liu Yuanyuan couldn't help but exclaim.
Pei Yuezhi was also stunned; it was so beautiful that she immediately understood the meaning of the poem.
The east wind at night releases a thousand trees of flowers, and blows down stars like rain.
It truly deserves to be called the best folk fireworks display; it's absolutely beautiful.
After the performance ended, Pei Yuezhi and the others were still reluctant to leave; it was just too wonderful.
However, it was already late, and the performance was over, so it was time to go home and make dumplings together.
After saying goodbye to Qiao Zixun, the group went home to prepare to make dumplings.
After returning home, Pei Yuezhi went to the kitchen to prepare the filling.
Just as I was about to chop the sauerkraut, I was surprised to find that there was already a bowl of chopped sauerkraut in the basin.
"Sister, I know we're making dumplings with sauerkraut filling. I thought you were probably asleep, so I chopped up these first. I don't know if it'll be enough."
Pei Yunzhi was at the door when he saw Pei Yuezhi looking at the basin with a puzzled expression, so he quickly came in to explain.
“Oh, I see. These are just right. I still need to make one vegetarian one, and I’m a little short. Could you chop some more?” Pei Yuezhi said to him.
This younger brother is so perceptive! He's observant and efficient. He's really great.
Rinse the chopped pickled cabbage several times with cold water, then squeeze out the water and put it into the previously selected minced meat. Adjust the saltiness and add some chopped green onions according to your taste.
After mixing it well, I called everyone over to make dumplings.
As for the sauerkraut and egg filling, you can wait until the sauerkraut is chopped before you go over and prepare the filling yourself.
There are many people in my family, and as soon as they heard we were making dumplings, they all came over.
Several adults know how to make dumplings, and the three children also have experience making steamed dumplings.
Surprisingly, the only one who couldn't make dumplings was Liang Zhenzhen, which was something Pei Yuezhi hadn't expected.
“My second uncle’s family never really ate dumplings before, so I’m not very good at making them, but I can learn. I learn things very quickly,” Liang Zhenzhen said.
She sounded a little embarrassed, but also a little playful, which shows that she has been healed very well!
"Sister Zhenzhen, let me teach you! I can wrap dumplings even better than my brother." Fan Mu happily pulled Liang Zhenzhen over and taught her how to wrap dumplings step by step.
Although it was already dark, every household was brightly lit because it was New Year's Eve.
It's snowing again now. The lanterns in the yard reflect the falling snowflakes, and the vast expanse of white snow makes the night not so dark.
Everyone in the house gathered together to make dumplings, and they were often amused by the children, which made them laugh out loud.
Children from some family on the street were setting off firecrackers with a bang, and that's what the New Year's atmosphere is all about.
After Pei Yunzhi chopped the sauerkraut, washed and squeezed it dry, Pei Yuezhi went to prepare her favorite sauerkraut and egg filling.
First, scramble the eggs. Use cold oil to scramble the eggs; this will make them scramble even more finely.
Combine scrambled eggs and pickled cabbage, add oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, MSG, and a little cooking oil.
After mixing well, I took it over to wrap.
The meat filling is almost done. We'll cook it in two separate pots so we won't have to worry about mixing them up.
When they were almost finished wrapping the vegetables, Pei Yuezhi and Liu Yuanyuan went to boil water and reheat the leftovers, instead of making any new dishes.
Luckily, we didn't grow many vegetables and didn't cook much, so we won't have to eat leftovers for several days.
Finally, it was time to eat. According to modern time, it should be around 10 p.m. Everyone was starving, so they quickly sat down to eat.
This is what we call New Year's Eve dinner. It's a pity there's no Spring Festival Gala to watch, so we just chatted, finished our meal, and got ready to rest.
Ancient times were really boring, so Pei Yuezhi didn't want to stay up all night. There was nothing to do, and her family was tired and wanted to go to bed.
So I simply went back to my room to sleep.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Pei Yuezhi and Pei Yunzhi, along with Fan Chao and Fan Mu, got up early and went to pay their respects to Pei's father.
On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, after getting up, the younger generation should first pay New Year's greetings to their elders, wishing them health, longevity, and all the best.
So everyone in the Pei family went over to wish Pei's father a Happy New Year.
After receiving the greetings, the elders will distribute the "lucky money" they have prepared in advance to the younger generation.
So Pei's father gave each of them a New Year's gift.
Soon after, Liu Yuanyuan's family arrived. Everyone exchanged auspicious greetings, and then the elders of both families gave each other's children lucky money.
Pei Yuezhi also prepared "red envelopes" for everyone as a token of her gratitude, as everyone had contributed a lot this year.
"Yuanyuan, did you set off firecrackers when you went out?" Pei Yuezhi asked.
"They were released. They were released as soon as the gates opened this morning."
On the morning of the Spring Festival, to bring good fortune, people set off firecrackers, a custom known as "opening the door with firecrackers."
Pei Yunzhi was setting off firecrackers at his door. Many other households on the street were doing the same, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
The days following the Spring Festival are mostly spent visiting relatives and friends, exchanging New Year's greetings, and offering prayers.
Pei Yuezhi and Liu Yuanyuan were orphans in their previous lives, so they only knew how to celebrate the New Year and didn't really understand the various interactions that followed.
On the days he went out to visit, he sent some gifts to Zhang Hongying and his cousin's family. They didn't have to worry about anything else, and the days passed by like that.
By the seventh day of the lunar new year, all the shops in every household will be open, and the restaurants in each household should also start operating.
We'll rest when we're preparing for the Lantern Festival. Anyway, it seems like people here eat at home during festivals.
When the Lantern Festival arrives, we can go out to see the lanterns, and I've heard there will be many performances, and we can also make some glutinous rice balls to eat.
Pei Yuezhi's business in Qingquan Town has become quite stable, and she has been thinking about it recently.
Should she wait until Pei Yunzhi goes to the capital to study before moving there, or should she move there first and then, once she's familiar with the area, ensure that Pei Yunzhi can come to study?
It feels like there are only so many customers in the town. Although business is good, I still want to move to the capital.
After thinking it over, I discussed it with Liu Yuanyuan. We decided to go and check it out beforehand, or ask acquaintances what the environment was like there.
It would also save us from abruptly closing down and not knowing where to start afterward.
I currently have over two thousand taels of silver in savings. If I choose a larger shop there, the monthly rent will be at least one hundred taels, or even more.
There's also the rent for this whole family and the tuition fees for the children's schooling. It adds up to quite a bit, but when you think about it carefully, it feels like it's not too much.
After all, the prices of the dishes will definitely be much higher there, while the cost price of the goods I purchase will remain the same, guaranteeing a profit.
I need to find someone to inquire about things in the capital, or even the surrounding towns.
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