After all, being scolded at the beginning of the New Year has a bad meaning. They say that if you are scolded before the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, it means that you will be scolded many days this year. Therefore, children in the family are usually particularly obedient at this time, and of course a little unruly. After all, as long as you don’t do anything too excessive during these fifteen days, you won’t be scolded. That is such a good thing.
Parents at home are also particularly gentle to their children before they are fifteen years old.
But usually after the fifteenth, by the sixteenth the house is always in chaos.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Jiang family members all put on the new clothes and shoes that Jiang Ning bought in the city early in the morning, looking very happy.
Jiang Ning, Chen Yan and two other little kids were busy playing with the "Sky-piercing Monkey", "Cracking Firecrackers" and "Smashing Firecrackers" that they bought at the market before the New Year. These were things that were hard to come by at other times.
It’s a rare opportunity to play these games, and everyone was very happy.
But after playing for a while, Jiang Ning and the others stopped playing because it was too cold outside and they had to go inside to warm up.
At this time, New Year's greetings began one after another, and Aunt Hua and her family also came to the Jiang family to pay New Year's greetings.
"Grandpa, grandma, happy new year." Jiang Qiufang spoke first as soon as she entered the door. Jiang Qiufang was already married, and according to the rules, she should have come to pay New Year's greetings on the second day of the new year, but because she really couldn't help but want to show off in front of Jiang Ning that she could also go to the city, so she came on the first day of the new year.
Following closely behind were Jiang Qiufang's sister Jiang Qiuhua and Jiang Xiaodi. Li Ergou and Aunt Hua were at the back.
Although Aunt Hua didn't like Li Ergou at first, she changed her mind after seeing that he was still diligent and willing to do housework.
"Happy New Year, Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle and Aunt."
"Happy New Year, Mom and Dad."
"Happy New Year."
Today, Aunt Hua came to pay New Year's greetings, but she didn't ask Jiang Ning to take Jiang Qiufang and Li Ergou to the city to develop.
Jiang Ning thought his aunt had changed her personality, but when things are abnormal, there must be something wrong.
"Ning girl, how about you setting up a stall in the city?" Jiang Qiufang asked impatiently as soon as she sat down.
"It's okay, it can only provide enough food and clothing."
Humph! Food and clothing? If she hadn't seen that scene at the market, she would probably have been fooled by this damn girl's lies, Aunt Hua thought to herself.
"Really? Your brother-in-law and I are also planning to go to the city to develop our business this year..."
"You're going too? We have so much farm work to do at home, why would you two join in the fun? Miss Ning can't take you with her now, but even if she can, she will definitely take us two brothers first." Jiang Weimin interrupted Jiang Qiufang before she could finish her words.
What I mean is, don't expect my sister to guide you. Wait until we learn it, and then you can talk to us.
Jiang Qiufang didn't care. Her mother had already got the marinade made by Jiang Ning, and she tried to marinate some things at home. The taste was exactly the same as theirs, so she was not afraid that their business would not be successful in the city.
"Actually, we also plan to make braised dishes. My mother learned this from a chef at my grandmother's house. Today is the New Year and we're taking advantage of it to tell Ning girl about it. This way, when we set up a stall, we won't affect Ning girl's business and she won't blame us. So we told her in advance." Jiang Qiufang looked proud.
Looking at Jiang Qiufang's expression, Jiang Ning knew that it was impossible for them to suddenly change their nature. He thought too highly of them.
"Cousin, this business relies on people. It doesn't mean that as long as you set up a stall, everyone will come to buy from you. It still depends on your skills, so you don't have to be too confident. And we don't necessarily have to set up in the same place."
After hearing this, Jiang Qiufang was not angry but smiled and said, "Then please take good care of me when the time comes."
Li Ergou also said flatteringly, "That's right. After all, we just arrived in the city and are unfamiliar with the place. We really need your guidance."
Jiang Ning smiled but said nothing. He wasn't a saint. Helping them was a good idea. Did he think he made too much money?
Seeing that Jiang Ning was unwilling to continue chatting, Jiang Qiufang did not continue talking to avoid being bored.
But she set her sights on Chen Yan again. He looked okay, but unfortunately he had nothing. Jiang Ning would probably suffer a lot if she married him. But that was none of her business. The worse Jiang Ning's life was, the happier she was.
She also thought that although Li Ergou was not as good-looking as him, at least he had a few houses and his parents had some savings. Now that Brother Ergou listened to her so much, they would definitely get better and better.
By then, my business will be doing well and I will have everything I want. But Jiang Ning is in trouble. Her business cannot be successful and she has nothing. What’s the point of being beautiful?
Chen Yan didn't notice Jiang Qiufang's gaze. At this moment, he was wondering when they could leave. It was so noisy here.
Aunt Hua saw that she had shown off everything she needed to show off, and was afraid that if her silly girl revealed the matter of the brine, it would cause trouble, so she didn't stay for long. After a while, she said that she had something to do at home and had to leave first.
The Jiang family didn't invite them to dinner either. This was how it was during New Year's greetings nowadays. The food at home was barely enough to keep them fed and there was no extra food to entertain guests.
"Oh, that's strange. Every year during the Chinese New Year, doesn't he stay at our house for dinner before leaving? Why not this year?" Jiang Weimin still felt strange.
However, he didn't think about it for long, as he soon heard Ning Yatou say that they were setting up a stall in the city. They didn't have time to care whether they ate at home or not. It would be better if they didn't eat, as it would save food.
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On the eighth day of the first lunar month, Jiang Ning made some braised dishes and went to the village chief's house with Chen Yan to wish him a happy new year and thank him for his care for them.
"Ning girl, are you guys all right in the city? I heard that the plans for setting up stalls this year will change again, so you should pay attention."
"I overheard Secretary Fang from the city say this at the end of the year. They will come to our village for an inspection in March this year. If you have time then, come back and help your Uncle Niu cook a few meals."
"Okay, Uncle Niu, I got it. I will come back in March." Jiang Ning replied with a smile.
"Okay, just remember that. I've also been helping to find out about Chen Yan's affairs. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."
"Okay, thank you uncle."
"What's there to thank me for?" The village chief waved his hand.
The fifteenth day of the first lunar month passed quickly, and the workers in the city who had been on holiday had already returned to work. They also returned to the city to start preparing to set up stalls.
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