Zhuang Ruofang nodded in agreement with her sister.
"That's him. Ever since he had Ya Ya, Xing Zhou has had something to brag about."
"Haha, you guys were right, I'm just proud!"
Zhuang Xingzhou made everyone in the room laugh.
Zhuang Zhimeng smiled and decisively changed the subject, asking her father.
"Dad, where have all my brothers gone?"
"They all went rollerblading, saying they didn't get enough of it this morning."
"Did your younger brothers go along too?"
"Hey, those three probably went to buy firecrackers."
Zhuang Zhimeng nodded and asked the elders who were making dumplings.
"Are you still going to eat water chestnuts?"
Both the younger uncle and the older uncle expressed their opinions.
"Ya Ya, save one for me."
"Yaya, save one for me too."
Zhuang Zhimeng took a plate and left a few for the elders, placing them on the table next to them.
I carried the whole basin directly into the living room.
After dinner, everyone went to the military auditorium to watch a performance.
Zhuang Zhimeng secretly observed her fiancé, and she was very satisfied with his behavior.
No matter how good-looking the people on stage were, he didn't give them a second glance.
After watching the performance, the younger generation all went to the courtyard to set off firecrackers.
The older generation chatted in the living room while eating a mixed meal of melon seeds, water chestnuts, and snacks.
An Qingbai is getting ready to go home.
"Zhizhi, I'm about to leave. I'll call you tomorrow."
"Okay, we'll head home this afternoon. We can't visit each other on the first day of the Lunar New Year, so see you on the second day!"
"Okay, see you on the second day of the Lunar New Year."
When no one was paying attention to them, An Qingbai secretly kissed his fiancée.
"Baby, I'm leaving."
"Okay, be careful of setting off firecrackers on the way."
"Okay, I understand."
An Qingbai waved to his fiancée and left the military compound.
He had already said goodbye to his elders in advance.
Zhuang Zhimeng watched her fiancé walk away, then turned back to continue setting off firecrackers with her nephews.
After setting off firecrackers, everyone returned to the house to chat with the elders and stay up all night to welcome the New Year.
The moment the children joined in, the whole family was filled with laughter and joy.
It wasn't until after midnight that everyone went back to their rooms to sleep.
The first day of the Lunar New Year in 1975.
Zhuang Zhimeng was fast asleep in her warm bed.
A series of crackling firecrackers went off.
You shouldn't stay in bed on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Zhuang Zhimeng sat up abruptly, changed into the new clothes she had made, and got up to wash.
After tidying themselves up, they came out and stood with several younger people, taking turns to wish the elders a Happy New Year.
First, they kowtowed to their grandparents to wish them a Happy New Year.
When it was Zhuang Zhimeng's turn, she knelt on the prayer mat, clasped her hands in a gesture of respect, and uttered auspicious words.
"Happy Chinese New Year, Grandpa and Grandma! Your granddaughter wishes you a Happy New Year."
Wishing you both a prosperous and happy year, good health, abundant blessings, and overflowing good fortune.
"Alright, get up. Grandpa wishes Yaya a happy marriage and sweet love."
Grandpa gave Ya Ya a red envelope, and there's another one for Xiao An; Ya Ya will give it to him later.
Grandma wishes Yaya a smooth and peaceful life, and that she and Xiao An can support each other and stay together.
Grandma also gave Yaya a red envelope, and Xiao An also received one.
Xiao An wished us a Happy New Year before leaving last night.
"Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma. I also thank you on behalf of Qingbai."
Next, we pay our respects to our eldest aunt and uncle. This generation doesn't need to kowtow; they simply bow.
Zhuang Zhimeng clasped her hands in a gesture of respect and stepped forward to pay her respects.
"Happy Chinese New Year, Aunt and Uncle! Your niece wishes you both a happy and fulfilling life."
"Okay, Yaya, I like what you said. Auntie will give you a big red envelope."
"My uncle also likes to listen to this, so he must give Yaya a big red envelope."
"Hehe, thank you, Aunt and Uncle."
Zhuang Zhimeng wished her parents a Happy New Year.
"Happy Chinese New Year, Mom and Dad! I wish you both all the best, success at work, and a happy and harmonious family forever."
"Okay, our Yaya always speaks so sweetly. Here, Daddy will give you a big red envelope."
"Yaya, Mommy is giving you a big red envelope too."
"Thank you, Mom and Dad."
Finally, I wished my aunt and uncle a Happy New Year.
"Aunt and Uncle, your niece wishes you both a smooth future, plenty of money, and a life where sweetness lasts longer than bitterness."
"Haha, that's great, Yaya speaks very eloquently."
My aunt also has to give Yaya a big red envelope, otherwise how can I show that I have money in my pocket?
"Yaya, you've really hit the nail on the head with your uncle."
I just hope my future is smooth sailing, and I need to give Yaya a big red envelope too.
"Hehe, thank you, Aunt and Uncle."
After paying their respects that year, each of the younger generation received eight red envelopes.
Zhuang Zhimeng received two portions, and the money in the red envelope was the largest; the big red envelope contained a 100-yuan note.
After paying New Year's respects to elders, if you encounter neighbors outside, you should bow to each other and greet them.
Zhuang Zhijun moved closer to his sister.
"Sister, let's go to the temple fair. We've finished paying our New Year's visits and there's nothing else to do."
"Sure, let's ask everyone else if they're going."
"Okay, I'll go ask."
When Zhuang Zhijun asked, he learned that the whole family except his grandparents had gone.
Zhuang Zhimeng left the three dogs in the courtyard.
The temple fair was very lively, with crowds of people.
There were jugglers, stilt walkers, and storytellers.
Zhuang Xingzhou bought a string of candied hawthorns for each of the younger generation.
They were allowed to eat only one skewer each, with peace and safety in mind.
Zhuang Ruoting teased her third brother.
"Third Brother, why didn't you buy one for the adults too? We want some too!"
Zhuang Xingzhou glanced at his younger sister.
"You really want to eat it? Then I'll go buy some!"
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