Lu Li was hissing with heat, beads of sweat oozing out of his forehead, and his mouth was swollen. He bared his big white teeth and said, "Sister-in-law, this is too exciting? The department store has such good things? It's almost the New Year, and you're very thoughtful."
Supplies are scarce here, and if you want to eat something delicious, you have to queue up. However, his sister-in-law has always been lucky, and there is nothing she can't buy.
Lu Xiao said in a deep voice with a cold face: "Hurry up and move it to the car. It's several degrees below zero outside. Your hands and feet are freezing. Your sister-in-law is still pregnant!"
Lu Li said in a flattering tone: "Okay, okay, that's it."
The two of them quickly moved all the New Year's goods on the cart into the trunk. Jiang Yan used the excuse of towing the cart to return it, but in fact he put it into the space.
After buying everything, the three of them went back home. Lu Li now had a jeep, so traveling was a common thing for him and everyone was used to it, but the Lu family was the only one who used a car to transport New Year's goods.
Lu Xiao married a rich girl, and the whole family enjoyed a good life.
After arriving home, Jiang Yan divided the cooked food and delivered it to the Hu family, the Song family, and Li Yuzhen and others.
Several families felt that they were lucky and were grinning from ear to ear. After eating two pieces, they wanted to eat the whole thing.
New Year's Eve arrived as scheduled. Early in the morning, some people were sweeping the house, some were cutting vegetables, and Miao Xiuying was responsible for cutting window flowers.
Jiang Yan held a brush and bent over to write couplets. Zhang Xiujuan came over with a basket on her shoulder. Her writing movements were smooth and the words she wrote were even more brilliant. Every stroke showed her solid foundation in calligraphy.
Zhang Xiujuan exclaimed, "Xiaoyan, you have learned it, so you can write it for me, right?"
Jiang Yan said without even raising her head: "Sure, sister-in-law, as long as you don't mind."
Zhang Xiujuan said quickly, "Your writing is better than the ones sold in the supply and marketing cooperative. If you really dislike it, then I am being ungrateful. These are the Chinese cabbages grown in my cellar. I picked some for your hot pot."
Lu Li took the basket from her hand and smiled amiably: "Sister-in-law, our family is just short of hot pot dishes. You delivered it just in time. Come in and sit down first. My mother is cutting paper-cuts for the windows."
Zhang Xiujuan waved her hand, "No, I have to go back and roast the pig's feet. My husband is off in the afternoon. By the time he comes back, the day lily will be cold."
Lu Li did not delay and cleared the vegetables from the basket and handed it to her. "Sister-in-law, I'll bring you the couplets later so you don't have to make this trip."
Zhang Xiujuan was a little embarrassed, "Wouldn't that be too much trouble?"
Lu Li said nonchalantly: "What's the problem? Sister-in-law, you have helped us a lot all the time. I am just doing what I can. I am afraid you will not like it."
Lu Li's words were impeccable. Zhang Xiujuan was so delighted that she couldn't hold back her smile.
"No wonder Jing Tian likes it. You are so sweet, sister-in-law feels like she is eating honey. I'll leave first. There is still a pot at home!"
After saying hello, Zhang Xiujuan hurried back without stopping. Then, the Hu family, the Song family, Li Yuzhen, Luo Xiujuan and others all brought food.
Jiang Yan had nothing to say. The family gave her a pair of Spring Festival couplets. When the people in the courtyard saw that Jiang Yan gave it, they didn't take it seriously, thinking that she couldn't write a flower.
Well, when the Ma, Li, Hu, and Song families posted it, they couldn't help but widen their eyes and said in surprise: "Did Jiang Yan really write this? The Lu family married a treasure! No wonder Lu Xiao treats her like the apple of his eye, afraid that someone else would pry it open. If it were me, I would have to guard against thieves as well."
"This is written like that old gentleman, there is some skill behind it, but I can't tell!"
The main reason is that Jiang Yan's work is simple, rough and unethical, which has nothing to do with calligraphy and painting, but she squeezed into the track and won the first place.
It’s no wonder these people are making a fuss. Aren’t these surprises one after another?
As the sound of firecrackers rang out, twenty dishes were ready, with a combination of meat and vegetables.
Jiang Yan took out the freshly squeezed juice from the space and dripped some spiritual spring water into it.
The atmosphere in the room was heated, with spit flying everywhere and the person never stopped talking.
After eating for about three hours, his saliva was dry, and the man from the Lu family took the dishes into the refrigerator.
Lu Li bent down and brought out the brazier from under the table. Her face was roasted red, and her lips were bright red, contrasting with her fair skin. This Song Jingtian was a delicious eater.
Lu Xiao devoted all his heart to Jiang Yan. He served her tea and water and gave her massages, fearing that she would feel uncomfortable.
After cleaning the table, Miao Xiuying grabbed the melon seeds and peanut candy.
According to the tradition of the older generation, people should stay up all night to celebrate the New Year. The longer they stay up, the less likely the field ridges will collapse and the better the harvest will be in the next year.
Miao Xiuying took out the red envelopes she had prepared, giving each person one, but it was obvious that Jiang Yan's was the biggest.
Miao Xiuying said calmly: "You grown men, take this red envelope and give it to your spouse. Our family is getting better and better, at most thanks to Xiaoyan. Do you acknowledge it?"
Everyone said in unison: "Admit it!"
The voices were loud and uniform. If you didn't know, you would think they were participating in a military parade!
Jiang Yan couldn't help but laugh, "Mom, if we work together, our lives will definitely get better. The Lu family will get better and better, and our descendants will prosper. Come on, let's have a drink to celebrate!"
Jiang Yan raised her glass and everyone clinked glasses with her, drinking the fruit juice like liquor.
Lu Jianguo, the father, also took out red envelopes, and Jiang Yan's was still the biggest, and the others were convinced.
After all, without Jiang Yan, they wouldn't be able to sit here. As human beings, one should know how to be grateful and repay favors. Those who are ungrateful will not have a good ending.
Lu Li took out the braid he had made. The fabric was made of floral patterns and the style had become more exquisite after his improvements.
Jiang Yan exclaimed: "Is this for me?"
Lu Li smiled lightly: "Sister-in-law, I know you don't need anything, but this is a little gift from me. It's nothing special, so I can only make it myself. From now on, I will take care of your and your baby's clothes."
Jiang Yan saw him waving his hand and wanted to say, you are so domineering, are you going to die?
However, I swallowed it back. It was too trendy and I was afraid they wouldn’t be able to pick up on it.
She said in a soft voice, "People say that a gift of goose feathers from a thousand miles away is more valuable than the thought behind it. I appreciate your kindness and am waiting for you to take care of the baby."
He patted his chest vigorously and assured again and again: "Don't worry, leave it to me, I'll take care of everything, you can rest assured."
Well, when the time comes, you will know how dangerous society is. Let me let you pretend for a few days!
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