Ning Tang packed the written letter and two large packages of paper money together and asked Shen Lie to take it to the post office tomorrow and send it to Liang Dong and Bai Xiaofen.

As for whether they can understand what she means, that is their business. If they can't understand, Ning Tang doesn't suggest going to their house to make them understand, since she has plenty of time anyway.

Shen Lie felt very sorry, "Why don't they really get married?"

Ning Tang sighed, "It's too early for the disaster to come."

The things were sent, and no one knew what Liang Dong and Bai Xiaofen thought. Anyway, until August, even after Sanwa arrived in Beijing, the couple did not dare to visit again.

Ning Tang snorted, "Bully the weak and fear the strong."

Yes, these two people are like this: if you are soft, they will be hard; if you are hard, they will be soft, just like sticky candy.

For several days, Ning Tang went out and didn't see Su Guangzong.

This puzzled her. After all, Su Guangzong always went to the Jiang City Game Hall on time before. She had seen him several times. Why had he disappeared in the past few days?

She asked? Shen Lie, this Shen Lie actually knew, "Su Junyan bought him a game console."

"Buying a game console?" Ning Tang exclaimed, "Such a big one, can they fit it in their house?"

Moreover, Su Guangzong was addicted to game consoles, and you still bought him one. Isn't that harming him?

Shen Lie was also confused. "It wasn't the kind you see in the game room, it was a small one, called something red and white. I heard it was Su Junyan's idea. He said that since Su Guangzong couldn't give it up and had to go out to play every day, it would be better to buy one at home, saving him the time of going out."

Ning Tang's brows were almost knotted. No wonder he hadn't seen Su Guangzong in the past few days. He should be staying at home playing games.

But how can you spoil your child like this?

Now it's the game console, and he continues to play it and becomes addicted. When he has a computer in the future with more fun games, will Su Guangzong be able to quit?

Ning Tang was speechless, "By the way, where did Su Junyan get the money to buy a game console?"

I haven't paid back the four hundred yuan I owe them yet!

Shen Lie: "I borrowed it from another colleague."

He also thought about the fact that the Su family had not paid him back, and his face turned grim. "I'll go ask him for it in two days."

I have enough money to buy a game console for my child, so I can’t be without money to pay him back, right?

About four hundred yuan, not a lot, not a little either. By the time I got the money, it was already the Spring Festival.

This year's Spring Festival, Erniu and Sanwa did not come back, but Dawa did come back and arrived home on New Year's Eve.

Shen Lie was surprised. "How come you, such a busy man, still have time to come back?"

Big Boy pursed his lips, he was feeling worried.

Seeing worry flash across his face, Shen Lie no longer bothered him and thought, you are just an adult, yet you think about so many things?

Ning Tang was cooking New Year's Eve dinner in the kitchen, and Da Wa followed her in to help, "Mom, make another dish of Yuanbao eggs, I love this."

Ning Tang was happy, "Isn't it delicious?"

It is delicious and has good meaning.

Cut the boiled eggs into slices, deep-fry them, and then pour a spoonful of sweet and sour sauce on them to make them red and hot.

He didn't really believe in this stuff before, but he opened two physical stores in Shanghai a few years ago. This was his first time opening a store. He was not afraid of not making money, but was afraid of losing it all. The more he worried, the more he looked for good intentions everywhere, for fear of encountering even the slightest bad thing.

"Yeah." Big Boy responded.

Ning Tang was surprised. Given Da Wa's temper, he would have been sneered at him, but today he was unexpectedly abnormal.

Ning Tang did not ask him and continued, "Can you make another bowl of seafood vinegar?"

The white dregs vinegar is topped with red chili flakes, and is garnished with thin rice noodles, water spinach, whitebait, and seaweed... A bowl of this in the winter is sour and spicy, warming the body and whetting the appetite.

Da Wa went to Shanghai and hadn't tasted this kind of food for a long time. His eyes lit up and he said, "Okay."

Just as the New Year’s Eve dinner was served, there was a knock on the door. Da Wa went to open the door and welcomed Mrs. Luo and Political Commissar Zhao in.

Mrs. Luo and Political Commissar Zhao each wore red clothes today. Mrs. Luo wore a red sweater and black pants, while Political Commissar Zhao wore a red imitation Tang suit and black pants. They looked very festive.

Da Wa bowed and said in a crisp voice, "Sister Luo, Uncle Zhao, Happy New Year!"

Mrs. Luo smiled and said, "Good, good, good, you too, happy New Year, Big Boy, you have grown taller again."

After that, he took out two red envelopes from his pocket and said, "One is mine, and the other is from your uncle Zhao."

Da Wa put it in his pocket and said with a smile, "Thank you, sister-in-law."

Ning Tang said angrily, "He is already a grown man, and you still give him a red envelope."

And give two.

Mrs. Luo smiled and said nothing. No matter how old the child is, he is still the one she watched grow up.

Political Commissar Zhao brought two bottles of liquor. "My son-in-law sent them this. Maotai. Shen Lie, we must get drunk tonight."

Mrs. Luo glared at him and said, "Just drink it. If you get drunk, it doesn't matter whether I help you back or not."

Political Commissar Zhao touched his nose and muttered, "I can drink a lot..."

Ning Tang replied, "You can drink a lot, but Shen Lie can't. If he vomits in the room, I'll show you how I'll deal with him."

Shen Lie whispered, "Tigress."

Ning Tang narrowed his eyes and said, "Speak louder."

Shen Lie rolled his eyes guiltily, "I said, let's eat quickly, otherwise we won't be able to catch up with the Spring Festival Gala and watch Erniu's performance."

Ning Tang glanced at him and said, "I'll let you go today."

Shen Lie complained in his heart, it was still unclear who would let whom go, but of course he didn't dare to say it out loud.

Zeng Xinlan, Captain Qi, Da Hu, Zhou Caiwei, and Li Dahui also came. They had agreed to watch the Spring Festival Gala together during the Chinese New Year. "What are you doing blocking the door? Come in and sit down."

After entering the house, Ning Tang picked up Bao Er and gave her a handful of delicious candies, which were maltose wrapped with white sesame seeds. Bao Er ate the candies with a sweet taste and said in a baby voice, "Thank you, auntie."

Ning Tang was happy and pinched her little face, "Bao'er? You are so good."

After sitting for a while, we started to eat the New Year’s Eve dinner.

The New Year's Eve dinner consists of seven dishes and one soup, including shrimps in garlic sauce, fermented vinegar, silver egg, blanched choy sum, sweet and sour fish, white-cooked chicken, brine-cured tofu, and a pot of lotus root, peanuts and pork ribs soup. Everything is delicious and the portions are generous.

Mrs. Luo took a sip and praised, "Xiaoning, your cooking skills are getting better and better."

Zhou Caiwei also praised, "That's right, in another two years, we will do better than Teacher Shen."

Ning Tang was amused, "That's because you two think I'm good and love me, so you think my cooking is good."

She knows her own cooking skills.

Mrs. Luo said angrily, "I can't argue with you." She put a piece of Yuanbao egg into her bowl with chopsticks and said, "Hurry up and cover your mouth."

Everyone was chatting and laughing, talking about interesting things, and time passed by in a flash.

After three rounds of drinks and half of the food, this year's Spring Festival Gala began.

Mrs. Luo asked, "Which show will Erniu and her choir perform?"

Ning Tang didn't know either, but singing and dancing programs were usually scheduled first, followed by skits, magic, poetry recitations, etc. "It should be here soon."

As soon as the words fell, the sweet and gentle voice of the host was heard from the TV, "Next, please welcome... and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music Choir to bring you a chorus to fill the world with love."

First, two beautifully dressed male and female singers came on stage, and then Erniu and her college choir came on stage in the order they had arranged before, standing in three rows.

The eldest boy squinted his eyes, looked at it, and then his eyes lit up, and he pointed, "Erniu is there."

Ning Tang looked in the direction he pointed and saw Erniu, wearing a red and white dress, standing in the crowd. She had heavy makeup on her face, which made her skin look even whiter than jade.

No wonder Da Wa could see through her at a glance. Er Niu is really an outstanding person.

The entire choir, the boys wore red and white suits, the girls wore red and white long skirts, and they all wore heavy makeup. At first glance, they all looked almost the same.

But Erniu is so conspicuous. Although her appearance and height are not the most outstanding among the crowd, she has a straight back, broad shoulders, slightly raised chin, and looks forward. Her whole temperament is different and it is immediately revealed.

Zeng Xinlan exclaimed, "Second girl is really getting more and more beautiful. I don't know which family will give her the best deal in the future, you little brat."

When she said that, alarm bells immediately rang in Shen Lie's mind, and he asked Da Wa, "Is there anyone chasing after her in their school?"

Of course there were. Erniu was pretty and had a good temperament, so how could she not have people chasing after her? In the choir alone, there were two guys chasing after her, which made Erniu very annoyed.

The eldest boy rolled his eyes, grabbed a handful of candy, stuffed it into his mouth, and said vaguely, "How would I know this?"

Shen Lie sneered and continued to watch Erniu's performance. His eyes kept wandering over the boys in the choir, and none of them looked like good people.

Ning Tang asked Da Wa with a smile, "Do you have a date?"

"No." Big Boy said without thinking.

Shen Lie took a close look at him and said, "I believe this."

The eldest boy was not convinced and crossed his arms over his chest, "Why don't you believe that Erniu has no one chasing her, but you believe that I have no one?" He muttered, "You can't treat me differently like that."

Shen Lie: "You want to find someone, do they like you?"

"Wow!" Big Boy exclaimed, "Why don't you like me?" He counted on his fingers, "I'm handsome, I'm a college student, and I can make money by setting up a stall. I have many shining points. It's just that I don't want to find a partner now. If the news gets out, the people chasing me will range from our family to the supply and marketing cooperative."

Da Hu is of course a good brother, "What Da Wa said is true."

The eldest son is good-looking, with wheat-colored skin, thick eyebrows, big eyes and delicate features. He is also a college student, smart, and knows how to set up a stall to do business. He makes a lot of money and is self-motivated. He has good conditions. What's more, Shen Lie has been promoted to teacher now and has a good family condition, so he is really in high demand.

Anyway, Da Hu often saw young girls stealing glances at Da Wa, and the bolder ones even went up to Da Wa to offer him towels and water after he set up his stall.

Shen Lie was even more amused. "You are such a boaster. Why don't you say that the people chasing you can line up from our Hailang Island to Shanghai?"

Big Baby: "I dare to brag, but do you dare to believe it, Dad?"

If it wasn't the New Year and there weren't a bunch of elders around, Shen Lie really wanted to beat him up. He nodded at him and said, "I'll settle the score with you after the New Year."

It is not customary to beat children during the Chinese New Year.

Big Boy stuck out his tongue and made a face at him.

He slipped away right after the Chinese New Year. Is he going to stay? He’ll get beaten.

With some chatting and laughing, the Erniu Choir's performance was over.

Before the next program starts, the host needs to come up and say a few words.

The two hosts, a man and a woman, just walked up and clearly heard a voice from inside the house, "Wow."

The reason is simple: the female host who came on stage is so beautiful.

She has delicate and charming facial features, long black hair, a bright red lapel shirt and a black umbrella skirt, she looks so youthful and beautiful.

She smiled, very sweetly, like the sweetest honey, or like the sky with a rainbow after the rain, fresh and pleasant.

Captain Qi patted his head and tried to recall, "Who is this actor? I seem to have seen him somewhere before."

Zeng Xinlan laughed at him, "You forgot, this is Xiaoqing. She was the heroine in the anti-Japanese war movie we watched in the cinema not long ago."

"Yes, yes, yes." Captain Qi pointed at the TV and said, "Her name is Xiaoqing. I remember now. Oh, she is so beautiful."

Ning Tang praised, "Not only is she beautiful, but her clothes are beautiful too."

Everyone praised Xiaoqing for her beauty. Da Wa took a quick look and thought she was okay, but when he mentioned clothes, he got excited. "What clothes?"

Mrs. Luo pointed to him and said, "It's the one Xiaoqing is wearing, a red lapel shirt and a black umbrella skirt. Wow, it's so beautiful. Look at this dress, it suits her figure and temperament."

When Big Brother saw it, hey, it was just as Mrs. Luo said, this dress was really beautiful.

I just don't know if it's the person who matches the clothes, or the clothes that match the person, or maybe it's both? They complement each other.

An idea suddenly occurred to Da Wa, and he asked Ning Tang, "Mom, if I let you buy a set of clothes like this, would you be willing?"

Ning Tang said, "Yes, why not? I will buy it even if it's a little more expensive."

"That's right." Zhou Caiwei echoed.

She also wants to buy a set of clothes like this, it’s so beautiful.

Da Wa was surprised and looked at Xiao Qing on TV again, "Is this dress really that pretty?"

He himself sells clothes and has seen countless beautiful and well-cut clothes. But in his opinion, he doesn't think this set of clothes is that good-looking. It's not even as fashionable as the ones he has bought.

"It looks good, but that's secondary." Ning Tang said, "The most important thing is that this dress was worn by a star on TV. If it wasn't good, why would the star wear it on TV? Believe it or not, as soon as the Spring Festival Gala was over, everyone started scrambling to buy the same dress that Xiaoqing was wearing."

Da Wa was stunned. After hearing what his mother said, it seemed to make sense. "There are so many clothes. Why buy only the ones Xiao Qing has worn? What's the logic?"

"Because she is a star." Ning Tang thought for a moment and said, "You can call this the celebrity effect, or the star effect. Everyone likes to imitate stars and wants to be as pretty and handsome as them, so they start by buying the same things as the stars."

Da Wa's eyes lit up. This was just like when he asked Erniu to be a model. Everyone thought Erniu looked good in the clothes, so they wanted to buy them too. It was the same principle.

Erniu is pretty and has a good figure, so she can wear clothes well and attract so many customers.

The same goes for celebrities, they usually have pretty faces and better figures, and they can match clothes more beautifully.

Moreover, they have all been on TV. Through television coverage, more and more people have seen the clothes they are wearing. As more people see them, naturally more people will like these clothes.

Da Wa figured it out and watched the Spring Festival Gala more attentively. From time to time, he would ask Ning Tang and Mrs. Luo whether they thought the clothes were beautiful.

A good memory is not as good as a bad pen. He went upstairs to get paper and pen. Whenever Xiaoqing appeared, he would sketch the red lapel shirt and black umbrella skirt she was wearing.

Ning Tang came over to take a look and laughed at him for being a fool, "Don't we have a camera at home?"

Big Boy slapped his head and said, "My brain." Why didn't I think of it?

I quickly took out my camera and started taking pictures of the TV.

He not only took pictures of the clothes Xiaoqing was wearing, but also took pictures of other stars wearing nice clothes.

Mrs. Luo always said to him, "He just did this all night."

Just after the Lantern Festival, Dawa took Dahu back to Shanghai by train.

The plan in his mind had begun to take shape, and he couldn't wait to put it into practice.

Shen Lie said with a sigh, "Why is this kid walking so fast? Is he tired of me and doesn't like staying at home?"

Ning Tang was happy, "The child has grown up, just like a bird with wings. There is no room for him in this small world."

Shen Lie thought about it and agreed.

The eldest, second and third child are all busy with their own things now.

You can't just 'break' their wings and force them to stay with you just because you miss them.

Let them realize their ambitions; the sea is vast and the sky is high enough for birds to fly freely.

He said, "Why am I so sentimental now?"

Ning Tang teased him, "I'm old."

Shen Lie looked in the mirror and found himself the same as before. "I am not old at all. I am still as handsome as before."

Ning Tang laughed at him: "Virtue."