Chapter 229 It’s Chinese New Year Again
Time flies and it’s February. The 3rd is the first day of the Chinese New Year. On the 1st, the brigade killed the New Year pig again.
This year, Lu Boming went to buy meat for Su Mo again. He bought 4 pounds of pork, 2 pounds of mutton, and some ribs and bones. He bought more bones than last year, and kept them for the two little ones to make bone porridge.
The things that Mo Yurong sent to the two little ones were also received on this day. It was a big package. Because of the heavy snow, it took a whole month to arrive. Su Mo thought she would receive it after the Chinese New Year.
The two little ones each had two quilted winter suits, which were very beautiful. They were imported products. Mo Yurong went to the big department store in Guangzhou to grab them.
In addition, there were many toys for children to play with, a few bags of milk powder and a few cans of condensed milk. Su Tingqian also explained in the letter that Su Mo should take the cans of condensed milk to the Lu family and give them to the elders.
In addition to the ones for the children, he also bought Su Mo a gabardine coat. Su Mo touched the material and estimated that the clothes must be at least forty or fifty pieces. I am
afraid that one month's salary of her parents would not be enough to buy all these things.
In the evening, Su Mo took the things and went to the Lu family.
Li Yue'e saw Su Mo coming over with a bunch of things and was a little disapproving, "Xiao Mo, we have food, why do you bring so many things? These things are kept for the children."
"Mom, there is only one major festival in a year, and the things still need to be given. Filial piety cannot be lost." Su Mo explained with a smile.
"Not all of these things were given by me. These cans of condensed milk were sent by my parents, who asked me to bring them to you. These canned yellow peaches and scallops were given by me."
"Your parents..." Li Yue'e was surprised.
"Yes, they were transferred to Guangzhou two months ago. My father is still teaching at a university in Guangzhou, and my mother is a dormitory manager at the university." Su Mo said.
I was afraid of some variables before, so I didn't tell the three elderly people. Now, after a few months, it has basically stabilized and I am not afraid to tell them.
"Okay, okay, that's good!" Li Yue'e smiled. If he can be transferred back to teach, it will be fine if I explain it.
After Su Mo went back, Li Yue'e told Lu Qing'an about the matter.
After listening to Lu Qing'an, he felt a little uneasy.
He asked why the third child suddenly wanted to go so far away. It turned out that his father-in-law and mother-in-law went there. What a bastard! He
kept it a secret at home!
Could it be that if he wanted to go there, they would not agree? The old daughter-in-law was the only one in the family. They understood that she should take care of it more. Why did they keep silent?
They said that girls were outgoing. He thought that boys were also very outgoing.
Seeing him like that, Li Yue'e knew what he was thinking and said, "I said not to let the third child be transferred so early, and you said that men should have ambitions. Now that everyone has passed away, why are you still thinking about it?"
"It's good that the in-laws are there. Xiaomo will have someone to help take care of the children. Otherwise, she has to work and take care of the children alone, how can she take care of it."
Li Yue'e thought Su Mo was not working anymore and was going to take care of the children with the army. As a result, she heard Su Mo say that she was going to be transferred with the army, and she would have to work in Guangzhou, and she would send the children to the nursery. Li Yue'e
was very worried. What if such a young child was beaten in the nursery? How could she complain when she couldn't even speak clearly?
If it wasn't too far, she wanted to say that she would go with them and raise the two children first.
But it's so far away. If she goes, she will probably not be able to come back for several years. What will happen to the old man and father at home? Who will cook for them?
Now it's good, the in-laws are there, they can help a little.
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On New Year's Eve, I worked half a day.
Su Mo called Geng Changqing first and asked him if he could come over for the reunion dinner.
Geng Changqing has been very busy recently, and it's not convenient to bring too many people with him, plus the secretary and the guards are there, so he said he won't go, and will go to pay New Year's greetings tomorrow.
On the way back, Su Mo also went to Lijiaao, took a straw basket, and carried some things to the cowshed.
On the way, she ran into Captain Li.
"Researcher Su, are you going to see Cao Yatou again?" Captain Li asked.
"Yes, it's New Year's Day, bring some food for the child." Su Mo said openly, there was nothing wrong to say.
During this period, she visited Cao Yatou frequently, both for public and private reasons, and everyone knew it.
"It's Cao Yatou's blessing to meet you." Captain Li sighed, this researcher Su is really a good person.
Cao Yatou is also a pitiful person, but the trend these days is like this, he can't control too much, just say a few words when he is not satisfied.
"I am also a mother, the child looks pitiful, and it's not a good thing. It's New Year's Day, give her two pieces of bones to taste."
"You are kind-hearted, and cooking for them is just right for a New Year's Eve dinner." Captain Li said.
Since Su Tingqian and others were rehabilitated, the villagers of Lijiaao have become much more polite to the people in the cowshed. Who knows if the remaining two will return to the city soon? Not to mention making good connections, at least don't make enemies.
When they were almost at the cowshed, Su Mo took some more things from the space and put them in the straw basket. As soon
as Su Mo arrived at the cowshed, Cao Yatou, who was washing things, saw her and immediately dropped her things and ran over, "Auntie."
Su Mo took out a handful of candy from her pocket and gave it to Cao Yatou, smiling, "It's the New Year, and Auntie brought you some food. You have to listen to the two teachers here, okay?"
Cao Yatou nodded vigorously and said, "I know, I'm very obedient."
Cao Yatou is indeed a good child. She has lived here for more than a month. Except for the first few days when she was more cautious, after she got familiar with the place, I heard from Teacher Gu that she gets up early every day and rushes to work. She is very diligent.
Hearing the noise, Mr. and Mrs. Gu also came out of the cattle shed. When they saw Su Mo, they said politely, "Researcher Su, are you here to see the children again?"
"Yes, I brought some things over. Let's put them in the kitchen first." Su Mo said, carrying the basket and walking to the kitchen. Mr. and Mrs. Gu followed her.
Su Mo brought two pounds of white flour, one pound of eggs, two pieces of bacon, about one pound of fresh meat and a few bones.
"Xiao Mo, you don't have to bring anything over here anymore. It's too risky." Mr. Gu said in a low voice.
Su Mo waved her hand, "It's okay. I just want to send something to Cao Yatou."
"When it's over, I'll see if I can apply for a reward for Cao Yatou. Then her life will be easier."
There is still no news from above, and I don’t know if those who escaped have been caught. Su Mo didn’t dare to apply for rewards at this time. What if the escaped people are still outside and hear the news and come to seek revenge? It will be troublesome.
Su Mo whispered to Teacher Gu again, "My father wrote to me and asked me to say hello. He asked you to take good care of yourself, and dawn will always come."
Teacher Gu's eyes were a little moist, "I will. Ask your father not to say these things in the letter in the future, so as not to implicate him again."
Su Mo nodded, put the things down, and encouraged Cao Yatou a few words before going back.
After returning home, Su Mo first wrapped the red envelopes, then took the things and went to help the Lu family.
For five children, it was still the same as last year, two yuan per person.
The three elderly people helped take care of the children for half a year this year, but they didn't want any money, so Su Mo gave each of them a red envelope of 50 yuan.