Wei Jianguo was away for a long time this time.
Didn't even make it to the Spring Festival.
In 1972, Song Shuxi and Tiantian spent the Spring Festival with their three children.
"An'an and Lele, come quickly, it's time for us to write Spring Festival couplets," Song Shuxi called the two children early in the morning.
"Mom, can I write?"
"Okay, go call my brother, and the three of us will write together."
After preparing the writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone, Song Shuqian picked up her pen and wrote, "The bamboo of peace grows green for a thousand years, and the flower of wealth and honor blooms as red as poinsettia", with the horizontal scroll "Bamboo brings peace".
He also wrote, "Green hills and beautiful waters create a peaceful scene, willows are green and peach blossoms create a happy spring", and the horizontal banner reads, "Peace is like spring".
Song Shuqian wrote a total of six couplets, each one was about peace.
There has been no news of Wei Jianguo since the last time we met.
Then there was no news of many people from the Second Battalion.
During this year's Spring Festival, the family compound was very deserted, and the sisters-in-law could not hide their worries under their smiles.
After writing, Song Shuqian folded three of them and put them in a small basket, "An An Le Le, go give this to Aunt Tiantian."
The two children ran to the next door and shouted, "Auntie Tiantian, Auntie Tiantian, mommy asked us to deliver something."
Tiantian put away the Spring Festival couplets and said to them, "Go back and say thank you to your mother. Wait until your aunt finishes cleaning up, then go over and cook with your mother."
Today's New Year's Eve dinner was very sumptuous, with eight-treasure duck, four-happiness meatballs, scallion-fried sea cucumber, squirrel fish, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and dumplings.
These are all dishes with good meanings.
When Tiantian came over, Song Shuqian had already started preparing.
After sending the three children to play, the two of them went into the kitchen and started working.
Looking at the three children through the window, Song Shuqian said, "I found that I am not as strong as the other two. Last night, An An said firmly that Daddy will be fine and he couldn't bear to leave us.
At that moment, I felt so useless that I actually needed my child’s comfort. "
Tiantian also said, "We think that children are too weak. In fact, it is only their bodies that are weak. They see the world differently from us. We have to believe that they will be fine and will come back safely."
Song Shuqian's smile was a little forced. Unlike Tiantian, she knew the general situation. During this time, she searched through the book of the treasure gourd, trying to find some clues. The more you know, the more afraid you become.
She quickly changed the subject, "Are you still taking the children to the family compound to pay New Year's greetings this year?"
Tiantian said while picking vegetables, "Go, our lives must go on even though the men are not here."
"Okay. Then go tomorrow morning and change their clothes. I didn't dare let them wear them because I was afraid of getting them dirty."
Their New Year's Eve dinner was a little early, and the meal officially started at five in the afternoon. Song Shuxi and Tiantian prepared for this meal for two days.
It is rare to see wine on the dinner table.
Song Shuxi poured a cup for Tiantian, "Try it. I brewed this myself. Hawthorn wine is sour and sweet, very delicious, and the alcohol content is not very high."
When Song Shuxi went to the village to collect mountain products, she brought back a lot of hawthorns. She really didn't know what to do with them, so she tried to make some wine. Unexpectedly, it was successful.
Tiantian's eyes lit up when she saw the wine. She really likes drinking and would have a couple of drinks by herself.
"I have some at home. Wait a minute while I get it. I bought it for Lao Liu when I went to Sijiu City last time. Since he's not here, let's drink it together."
Without waiting for Song Shuxi to say anything, Tiantian ran home to get it.
Tiantian came back with a bottle of Wuliangye in her hand, "This has a mellow taste and a long aftertaste, you must drink more."
At the dinner table, Song Shuxi picked up her wine glass, and so did Tiantian. The three children followed suit and picked up the hawthorn juice in front of them and clinked glasses with their mother.
"It's 1972. Looking back at 1971, we walked together with laughter, enjoyed the scenery together, had tears and laughter, challenges and rewards. Everyone worked hard for this family.
Special praise to the three men An'an, Lele and Sihu. Thank you for always accompanying your mother and making us not feel alone.
No matter how many hardships we encounter, we will still be strong. In the new year, may we remain ourselves, love our families, live seriously, and enjoy every day.
I wish you a long life, and we can enjoy the beauty of the moon together even though we are thousands miles apart. May we always accompany each other in the years to come.
I hope the fathers can feel the blessings, return safely, and welcome a bright future together. "
The wine glasses clinked together and smiles remained on everyone's face.
Tiantian also said, "I also wish our three children to grow up healthy and happy."
The three children happily picked up the cups in front of them and toasted with their mothers.
He drank one cup at a time, very generously.
When I wanted to order more, Song Shuqian said with a smile, "Only one cup per person, did you forget?"
An An Le Le was depressed, thinking that their mother would give them an extra cup.
Song Shuqian glanced at them and said, “You little brats, you still want to fight with me? These are just leftovers from my childhood games.”
An An suddenly said, "Mom took a picture, and Dad saw it when he came back."
"Our An An is really thoughtful. Mom, go get the camera and we'll take a picture."
A photo of two women and three children spending the New Year together was captured.
In the photo, you can also see four dogs rubbing against the camera.
When I came back from taking pictures, the food was already cold.
Song Shuqian and Tiantian went to the kitchen to heat up the food.
Tiantian said, "If my mother were here, she would definitely get angry. Eating leftovers on New Year's Eve is a bad omen."
Song Shuqian smiled and said, "But we are happy. Being happy is enough. We are happy and the children are happy too."
Returning to the dining table, Song Shuxi first served everyone a bowl of soup.
"This is Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, your Aunt Tiantian's specialty. She started preparing it last night. Come and try it."
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The three children were like three little piglets, eating with relish.
Song Shuqian and Tiantian ate and drank, occasionally clinking glasses.
"Xiao Tian'er, it's great to know you. Without you, I really can't make it on my own. Life is too hard."
"I should thank you. Without your help, I don't know how many times I would have been cheated."
They didn't know how long they had been eating or how much they had drunk. They had eaten most of the dishes on the table. The three children had already finished their meals and went out to play.
Song Shuqian's face was flushed. Her brain was clear, but her body's reaction was a little slow, and she talked more than usual.
After seeing Tiantian off, Song Shuqian helped the two children clean up and go to bed.
An An couldn't sleep, "Mom, when will Dad come back?"
"I don't know. Dad went on a mission. There are many uncles with him. He is safe. He will be back when he is done."
"Mom, will Dad miss us?"
"If dad is busy, he may not have time to think about us. If dad is not busy, he will probably think about us."
"Mom, can we go see Dad?" Lele asked.
The two children could also sense their mother's recent nervousness. Many aunts in the compound are very nervous because their friends are always getting beaten recently.
They both have been studying very hard recently and just want to make their mother happy.
Song Shuqian answered very seriously, "We can't go to see Dad! Dad is busy, busy catching bad guys. We should stay in the family compound and not cause trouble for Dad."
An An was a little unconvinced, "But, Mom, we are very good. We have also been learning Kung Fu from Aunt Tiantian."
Song Shuqian explained to them, "You two must remember that professional matters should be left to professionals. If outsiders interfere, things will get messed up. Dad is a professional in catching bad guys, he is an expert, and we are outsiders. If we act recklessly, we will hurt others and ourselves."
The two children didn't understand and were a little unconvinced. They wanted to say something, but were interrupted by Song Shuxi, "Now, you should close your eyes and go to sleep."
After the two children fell asleep, Song Shuxi also fell asleep.
When she woke up the next day, thinking about what she had said to the two children last night, Song Shuqian held her forehead helplessly. Why did she say these things to the children? They couldn't understand. She was really drunk and out of control.
She was still a little embarrassed. I plan to find an opportunity to talk to my children about it again, using words they can understand.
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