Chapter 116 Family Portrait
Xie Yi had to deal with the children who came to visit his house from time to time. He was like a door god, holding a bag of colorful candies in his left hand and a box of mixed food in his right hand.
Under the command of the little boss Tiger Head, the children lined up obediently, each of them grabbed a handful of colorful fruit candies and put them in their pockets, then patted their pockets.
I grabbed another handful of mixed vegetables with my empty hands, and it was so delicious that my nose was drooling.
The children ate the mixed food while walking and returned home satisfied. They had to rush to the next house.
"Tiger Head, come to my house. I have some shrimp candies."
Wu Jiabao was carrying a small army green bag with a red five-pointed star embroidered on it. It was bought by his father.
"I don't want to go. Your mom never lets us get it ourselves."
Hu Tou shook his head. He didn't like going to Grandma Wu's house.
"That's right, he glared at me when I was slow to get it."
One of the children pouted and said he was unhappy. He wanted to go to his third grandfather's house.
"No, I know where the candy is. I'll take you there."
Wu Jiabao patted his chest. Last night when his mother was packing mixed food, he secretly glanced at the place where the candies were kept.
"We agreed that each person is only allowed to take two, no more."
Hutou knew that the prawn candies were not cheap, so he worriedly warned his friends.
"I know~"
The little kid beside him responded sparsely with excitement on his face.
"Let's go to the alley entrance and play with firecrackers. My dad bought me another box."
"Okay, okay~"
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Lin Xiaotong slept until eleven o'clock. She sat up, her back aching. She stretched and looked in the mirror while wearing cotton shoes.
Her little face is rosy and her big eyes are watery. She looks good after a good sleep.
Making faces in front of the mirror and having a lot of fun by myself.
The mirror in Lin Xiaotong's hand tilted slightly, and she suddenly saw Xie Yi in the mirror looking at her with a smile. She turned around and pretended to be angry: "Okay, you peek!"
"Wife~"
Xie Yi hugged Lin Xiaotong's waist like a big dog, pushed her against the desk, spread her long legs, and buried her head in his shoulders. Her ears felt a little itchy from his close breath.
"Where are Dad and Mom?"
Lin Xiaotong leaned back slightly, took out her hands to hold Xie Yi's handsome face, pushed his nose, and pinched his cheeks with both hands and gently pulled them to the sides.
"I went to visit some friends, mainly to show off my new clothes."
Xie Yi was held by his wife's face and spoke incoherently.
"Then why don't you go?"
Lin Xiaotong looked down and saw that Xie Yi was also wearing new clothes today.
He was wearing a new navy blue cotton coat. He looked tall and slim in it. When he was silent, he looked like a tall little poplar.
"I'm worried about you being home alone."
Lin Xiaotong's heart was touched by Comrade Xiao Xie's straight ball. Her face turned red and she pursed her lips in embarrassment.
I was originally thinking of smiling reservedly, but in the end I couldn't help it and burst out laughing, with smiles filling the corners of my eyes and eyebrows.
Xie Yi also raised the corners of his mouth, and Lin Xiaotong leaned on him because she was tired of laughing.
"No more talking. I need to change into new clothes. We had agreed to go to a good photo studio together."
"It's okay, let's go together for lunch."
"Uh-huh."
While the two were playing and joking, Gao Xiulan and Xie Dajiao came back from visiting and saw that the door of the couple's room was closed.
Hearing intermittent voices from inside, he knew people were getting up, so he asked loudly, "Xiaotong, what do you want to eat for lunch?"
"Mom, I can do it all. I love everything you cook!"
"Okay."
Lin Xiaotong changed into a corduroy top made by Gao Xiulan. The apricot red color made her face look even whiter. She wore a high-necked wool sweater given by her aunt underneath, so she didn't feel cold at all.
He wore black corduroy pants made years ago, and his shoes were lambskin boots that Xie Yi asked someone to bring back.
Xie Yi brought back a lot of good things this time, including a pair of sheepskin boots for each member of the family of four.
In fact, I paid Xiongchuan's family to make it for me. Xiongchuan's hometown is in Northeast China, where there are many good things.
The dishes made on New Year’s Eve have not been finished yet, so I picked out some good ones at noon, heated them up a little, and then heated up the pot and it was done.
For lunch, we had steamed buns made from Fuqiang flour. It’s always important to eat something good during the Chinese New Year.
"Mom, let's go take pictures after dinner. You and Dad are dressed so nicely today, it would be a shame not to take pictures."
Xie Yi took a steamed bun and handed it to Lin Xiaotong who was sitting next to him with a smile on his face.
"Okay, then you and Xiaotong can take a few more photos."
Gao Xiulan glanced at Xie Dajiao, then looked at Xiaotong, who was as pretty as a flower, and nodded in agreement.
"That's for sure. My wife looks so beautiful in her outfit today."
Lin Xiaotong rolled her eyes at Xie Yi and suggested, "Let's take a family photo."
"Well, I think it's okay. Today, the whole family will wear new clothes. When the time comes, you can have your dad's photo framed and hang it in the main room."
When the time comes, everyone will be able to see it when she opens her mouth wide. Gao Xiulan feels it is beautiful just thinking about it.
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After the family finished their meal and packed up, they went out to Qianjin Photo Studio.
Gao Xiulan and Xie Dajiao walked in front, with their heads held high and smiles on their faces.
"Hey, Gao Xiulan, what's your family going to do?"
In the front yard, Diao Yulian, Jin Qiaofeng and Yang Shujuan gathered together and chatted.
Jin Qiaofeng looked up and saw the Xie family, and asked a question.
"Let's go to the photo studio. Xie Yi is going home for the New Year this year, so we're going to take a family photo."
Gao Xiulan straightened her new clothes and said casually without caring.
As expected, Jin Qiaofeng felt her teeth ache when she heard this, and waved her hand: "Let's go quickly, the shop will be closed if we are any later."
Lin Xiaotong and Xie Yi followed behind and smiled at each other.
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There were too many people on the street today, so it was inconvenient to ride a bicycle, so the whole family walked.
Fortunately, it wasn’t too far and we arrived there quickly. Qianjin Photo Studio was on a street in the downtown area.
There are several photo studios on this street, and there are people coming and going.
Lin Xiaotong followed him in and looked around. There were two houses separated.
There were people taking pictures in the innermost part. They were a young couple, and their shy and reserved smiles were recorded by the camera.
She looked at the camera in her master's hand, and her eyes lit up. Xie Yi, who happened to be looking at her sideways, saw it and seemed to be thinking about something.
After waiting for about ten minutes, we finally arrived at Xie's house.
"Master Gao, let's come over and take a family photo."
Gao Xiulan had been here before and was quite familiar with the place. The photographer was a tall, fat man with a chubby figure.
They are old acquaintances. It was Fatty Gao who took the photos when she and Xie Dajiao got their marriage certificate.
In a blink of an eye, Master Gao has grown from a young man to a grandfather. Time flies so fast.
"Come and take a picture. This is your son and daughter-in-law, they are so good-looking."
Master Gao was smiling. When taking photos, he liked to meet people who were not troublesome and who were good-looking.
"The two adults sat on the bench, and the young couple stood in the back."
Following Master Gao's instructions, the family got into position.
"Oh yes, look at the camera and smile."
"Hey, the guy standing behind me, please close your mouth a little, it's too wide."
"One, two, three, ok."
With a click, a family portrait was taken. This small family portrait cost one dollar and seventy cents, which is really not cheap, but it is worth it.
"Come back in three days to pick it up."
Now you have to wait to develop photos, and the photos developed during the Chinese New Year are different from usual ones. The words "Photos taken during the Spring Festival in 1976" are printed on the back.
"Master, please take a few more pictures for us."
Finally, Xie Da Jiao and Gao Xiu Lan took a couple photo and two individual photos.
Xie Yi and Lin Xiaotong also took a photo together, but the background was the hutong street outside, and they also took individual photos.
The whole family smiled happily, paid the bill and went home.
"You guys are going back to Aunt Xiaotong's house tomorrow, so come back for dinner in the evening."
On the way, Gao Xiulan asked Xie Yi that she still had to go back to help prepare the things she needed to bring.
"Mom, Xiaotong and I are going to the movies this afternoon. Afterwards, we'll have a meal at the state-owned restaurant. You and Dad don't have to wait for us."
Xie Yi gently squeezed Lin Xiaotong's hand and replied to Gao Xiulan happily.
"That's okay too."
"Your mom and I are also going to the park to see the flowers and eat out. Remember to bring your keys when you go out."
Xie Da Jiao suddenly said this.
Gao Xiulan glanced at Xie Da Jiao with a reproachful look, but she said nothing. She was actually very happy in her heart.
"That's perfect. Comrade Xiulan can take a good rest."
"You're the only one who can say that."
The family talked as they walked, their steps brisk and leisurely, and arrived home slowly.
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