Chapter 154 It’s the New Year

Dai Qing looked at the affection between the two and couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. Are they going to have a happy ending? She was a little curious about who broke the window paper.

It is said that when a girl chases a boy, it is easy for him to win her over. Guan Ling’s efforts were not in vain, and she finally got the man.

"You two are a perfect match."

Zhang Baoping blushed, a little embarrassed, "Hey, Lingzi is pretty good, we are a good match."

The two were childhood sweethearts and understood each other well. After they got married, they lived together without any adjustment.

The daughter-in-law his mother chose for him was naturally a good one, and after considering it for some time, he also felt that she was a good one.

"I just like you saying that we are a good match. Thank you for your good words. Uncle Zhang said that you are a very powerful person. I believe everything you say."

Guan Ling smiled and took Dai Qing's hand.

"Brother Baoping and I have been childhood sweethearts. We are a perfect match and are the best match for each other. The elders on both sides think so, and I think so too. I have liked him since I was a child, and that has not changed."

"Reiko, stop talking nonsense and making Xiaoqing laugh."

"I'm not kidding, we are a perfect match."

Zhang Baoping: “…”

Well, it is true.

At first, he was the one who was awkward and didn't want to obey the arrangements of his family. He tried to avoid her as much as possible every time, thinking that she was clinging to him. He felt guilty when he saw her putting on a careful smile and suppressing her stubbornness and willfulness for him.

It was not until he heard that Aunt Guan had arranged a blind date for Lingzi that he suddenly realized that he could not tolerate Lingzi going on blind dates with other men. Only then did he come to his senses, ran to stop it, and confessed his feelings.

Only then did he realize that everything was planned by Mom and Aunt Guan. They just wanted to stimulate him and make him realize his own heart as soon as possible.

From then on, he had a tail by his side, and Lingzi followed him wherever he went.

After getting to know each other seriously, he found that they actually had many similar living habits and almost no differences. This harmony made him feel comfortable and relaxed.

Seeing the two of them smiling at each other, Dai Qing agreed.

"You are right. Matching people of equal social status can reduce a lot of conflicts."

She used to like wild fantasies, but now it’s different. After going through a lot, she agrees with the idea of ​​marrying someone of the same social status.

People who are well-matched have basically the same values, can understand each other, and can reduce many misunderstandings.

But people often lose sight of the truth and like to chase after unfamiliar people and things in search of excitement.

For those who marry across social circles, because they come from different circles, have different living habits, and have different cognitions and perspectives, a small thing can lead to misunderstandings.

Even if one party compromises, resentment will arise over time and it will be difficult to last long.

Guan Ling looked at her with bright eyes, "Xiao Qing, can you be our bridesmaid when we get married?"

Bridesmaid?

Looking at Guan Ling's expectant eyes, Dai Qing was stunned. She had never been a bridesmaid before and had no idea what to do.

Before she could refuse, Zhang Baoping spoke first, "Lingzi, what are you talking about? We haven't set a date yet. Besides, Sister Dai Qing is not suitable to be a bridesmaid."

Don't be fooled by his young age, he is very capable.

Whenever my father talks about her, he admires her so much that he treats her like a deity. She always has to be the host at every reception. If my father knew about this, he would definitely chase him with a rolling pin and beat him.

"Sister Dai Qing, Lingzi is not sensible, please don't mind it."

Seeing his apologetic look, Dai Qing shook her head. "It's okay. I'm really not suitable to be a bridesmaid. First, I've never been one before, so I don't know what to do. Second, my grandfather has only passed away for half a year, so I still have another half a year of mourning."

"So that's how it is. It doesn't matter. I'll send you an invitation and invite you to the wedding."

Although Guan Ling didn't understand, she didn't force it. She once thought that person was a love rival, but after clearing up the misunderstanding, she felt very sorry and wanted to show her friendship. Since it was not suitable, forget it.

"You don't have to worry about this. My dad will definitely come in person to invite Sister Dai Qing and let her sit at the main table with the uncles."

He was not exaggerating at all. Whenever his old man mentioned Dai Qing, he would say that she was a noble lady in the Zhang family. If it weren't for her, the family would have been ruined.

The two sat here for a while, drank a cup of tea, and then got up and left.

Dai Qing looked at the dishes they brought over, most of which were seafood, various kinds of fish and shrimp, including a box of sea cucumbers and abalone.

This is an inland plain city, not near the sea and without mountains, so seafood is one of the most expensive dishes.

Zhang Shunfu has indeed put in a lot of effort and is a grateful person, so she will also give something back appropriately.

On New Year's Eve, it's time to put up Spring Festival couplets, but because her grandfather had passed away, she couldn't put up Spring Festival couplets in the first year. In the second year, she had to put up purple couplets, and in the third year, she had to put up green couplets. This is commonly known as avoiding filial piety, but it is also a way to respect deceased relatives and repay their kindness in raising her.

There was no need to put up Spring Festival couplets at home, so Dai Qing simply cleaned the house and started making dumplings.

According to custom, the Wugeng dumplings in the morning should be filled with vegetarian fillings and in the shape of ingots, symbolizing a good harvest and peace for the livestock. These are old customs and many people no longer care about them, but Grandpa has always followed them and she has gotten used to it.

After New Year’s Eve comes the Chinese New Year, a new year for one person. Dai Qing got up as usual, put on new clothes, and got up to cook five-o’clock dumplings.

A bowl of rice dumpling is served to grandpa on the table, and he sits at the eight-immortal table with a bowl of dumplings and four side dishes. Any leftovers can be left over, which means there will be surplus every year.

Then open the door and if there are children coming to play, give them some fruit candies.

The sound of firecrackers was heard everywhere from last night until the morning of the first day of the new year.

The blast of firecrackers was deafening.

After eating the five-o'clock dumplings, it was already dawn. Dai Qing did not go out. She sat in the house, eating melon seeds and occasionally reading a page of a book.

The first person to come to her house was Wang Juan, who was wearing a rose-red hooded cotton jacket, a high ponytail, and a flowery handkerchief.

"Xiaoqing, let's go out and play together?"

"Aren't you going to visit your family members to wish them a happy new year?"

"I just don't want to go, so I want to come to you. It's more lively when we young people go out and play together. There are red lanterns hanging in many places on the street, which is very beautiful. There are the most parks, so we can go to the parks. I just don't want to visit relatives with my mother to wish a happy new year. Relatives always ask me about my partner, and I am tired of hearing it."

Dai Qing thought about it, nodded in agreement, put on her coat, put some melon seeds and a handful of fruit candies in her pocket, and went out together.

As soon as we got to the main road, we saw Ding Yong and a few others standing there, looking eagerly.

"Girl, you want me to be a light bulb again?"

"Hehe~, no way, Ding Yong also brought his friends here, let's play together." Juanzi took Dai Qing's hand, walked quickly towards the group, winked at Ding Yong, and introduced him to the others.

"My friend Dai Qing is hanging out with us. Please take care of her."