Chapter 206
When Zhou's father heard that the security team was leaving, he hurried out to try to stop them.
"Leaders, since you're here, why not have a drink before leaving?"
"The kitchen is already busy. Just sit down and have some tea and warm the fire, then it's time to start the feast!"
Song Jingzhou gave a polite smile.
"You are my sister Lan Fang's father-in-law, so I have to call you uncle."
"We're having a wedding today, I shouldn't have rejected your kindness, hahaha~"
"Uncle, you know, it's the end of the year now and we're busy with official duties. Besides, look, all the members of our security point have arrived, and there's not a single one left behind."
"I originally asked the mayor for leave to go to Gaotang Brigade for a drink at noon. If I don't go back, the higher-ups will blame me."
Song Jingzhou pointed at Feng Jianjun and Liu Siqing and said, "We left two team members as representatives. We'll let them drink a few more glasses on our behalf later. Hahaha."
"My cousin Lan Fang and Brother Zhou are married. There will be plenty of opportunities to visit them in the future. Come back next time."
Father Zhou knew from the beginning that these people would not keep a seat for them, so he was polite according to the rules.
But Song Jingzhou still gave face to the Zhou family in public and looked happy.
He immediately reached into his pocket and pulled out a few small red envelopes. "Hahaha, if the captain says so, I can't force him to stay."
"Come and sit down when you have time!"
"Come on, come on, let's get some good luck!"
Father Zhou enthusiastically pushed it over to the others, "This is the rule here, rules cannot be broken!"
Su Qingci didn't understand the local customs and looked up at Song Jingzhou.
Song Jingzhou took the red envelope without any hesitation. "Thank you, Uncle Zhou. I also wish Lan Fang and Brother Zhou a happy marriage and a harmonious marriage. I hope you'll have a big, fat grandson next year."
After several people pushed their bicycles out of the village, Wang Guoqing opened the red envelope and took a look. "Wow, this Zhou family is really generous!"
“It’s only 20 cents!”
"You know, nowadays, the average gift from a member of the club is only fifty cents, and you still have to pay it back when the other party gets married!"
Song Jingzhou smiled and said, "I guess they count us as part of their natal family!"
Su Qingci didn't understand the reason behind this and asked quickly.
Song Jingzhou explained, "According to the customs here, when a wedding is held according to the rules, the bride's relatives don't need to offer gifts when they sit at the groom's house, and when they leave, the husband's family must give them a red envelope!"
"This red envelope is divided into several levels!"
"The bride's parents, grandparents, and relatives are usually the oldest, followed by brothers, sisters, and sisters-in-law, and then the general relatives."
Song Jingzhou waved the red envelope in his hand and said, "Based on the amount, we should be placed in the same category as brothers and sisters!"
Su Qingci took a breath and said, "You're eating and drinking for free and you still want to pay?"
"Taking into account all the previous tricks, this daughter-in-law is really not something that ordinary people can afford to marry!"
"If you marry her at such a high price, you must treat her well!"
Wang Guoqing smiled and said, "Captain Su, you are from the north, so the rules here may be different from ours."
"Here, a daughter-in-law married into the family like this is the most precious. Even the relatives at home can hold their heads high when they talk about it!"
Although it was not raining or snowing, the cold wind was blowing.
Even though Su Qingci had covered her face with a scarf and hat, leaving only her eyes exposed, she could still feel the biting cold.
On New Year's Eve, festive couplets are posted on every house and shop on the street.
Children were running around the streets, waving scattered firecrackers in their hands. From time to time, the excited shouts of children and the sound of firecrackers could be heard from every corner.
The security point will not be closed until the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, and will go back to work on the fifth day of the New Year.
Song Jingzhou started to show off his skills as soon as he had the afternoon off.
Although there are only two people, a lot of dishes are prepared.
Fish head with chopped pepper, rolled meatballs, egg dumplings, tofu, stir-fried beef, and an old hen that had been simmered in a ceramic pot for the entire afternoon.
Su Qingci took a bath early, put on the brown woolen coat sent by Li Yue Niang, and ran to Song Jingzhou to show off.
"Bring honor to our family!"
Seeing the other person turn around, he quickly turned around and stared at him with a pair of sparkling eyes, "Isn't it beautiful?"
The slightly upturned corners of her mouth and the eyes staring at him all conveyed the same meaning.
Praise me now!
Song Jingzhou, wearing an apron and holding a kitchen knife, circled around her twice in an exaggerated manner.
"Wow~ Which fairy has descended to earth?"
"These big eyes and double eyelids really fascinate me!"
"I've been so shocked by your beauty that my soul has left my body and my internal organs are trembling!"
"Why do you have to be so good-looking? Tsk, tsk, tsk, look at this stunning beauty and fresh, refined temperament. How come she looks just like the girl in my dreams?"
"Oh, I don't even dare to blink. Come on, let me take a few more glances. After all, who knows which lucky bastard will get the chance in the future!"
Su Qingci looked at his exaggerated and funny appearance and burst out laughing.
She put her arms around his neck and said, "I don't know which lucky man will get it, but you have a good eye!"
"Come on, give me a reward!"
After Su Qingci finished speaking, she waved at Song Jingzhou's cheek.
Song Jingzhou wrinkled his nose and nodded with a look of enjoyment, "Well, the fairy kiss will increase your blessings and prolong your life. One more!"
“Hahahaha~”
"Smooth talk!"
"I swear to God, I'm speaking the truth!"
"real?"
"Really? If you don't believe me, I'll dig it out and show it to you."
"That's not necessary. This fairy will just reluctantly believe you!"
"Fairy, please return to your room and rest for a while. I will gallop on horseback and serve you delicious food!"
Su Qingci couldn't sit still after roasting the fire for a while. She sniffed the fragrance in the air and ran in and out of the kitchen like a monkey, clamoring to help Song Jingzhou taste the saltiness.
Song Jingzhou didn't get angry, and he always put the food into her mouth with a smile.
The New Year's Eve dinner hadn't even been served yet, but Su Qingci was already half full.
Kyoto.
Su Jindong looked at his grandmother who was sighing, and ran over to give her a bear hug.
He rubbed against her like a spoiled child, "Grandma, I'm right in front of you, can't you see me? Why do you always talk about Mom and Dad and Qingci?"
"You don't love me?"
"It's over, it's over, my parents don't love me anymore, and my grandma doesn't love me anymore~"
Li Yueniang slapped Su Jindong on the head, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"I'm a little uncomfortable with this. Usually, the whole family is together during Chinese New Year, so lively. Why are there only the two of us this year?"
Li Yueniang is really melancholy~
"I don't know if your parents and Qingci are used to spending the New Year away from home, and whether they miss home."
"Hey, your dad likes the dumplings I make the most."
Seeing that his grandmother was in a low mood, Su Jindong quickly comforted her, "Grandma, didn't you just receive a letter from them not long ago? They're all fine, don't worry."
"I think we have more important things to do right now."
Li Yueniang looked up and asked, "Is there anything more important than your parents and Qing porcelain?"
Su Jindong looked at the cold kitchen and said, "Haha, Grandma, today is New Year's Eve. Shouldn't we get ready?"
Li Yue Niang rolled her eyes and said, "Prepare for nothing, I'm not in the mood."
"No, milk?"
"Since they're not here, you're not going to make New Year's Eve dinner? So I was only able to eat it because of them?"
"It's just the two of us, why bother? Su Meifang and Su Changan must be back for Chinese New Year, and Qin Xiangxiang must have made a lot of delicious food."
"Let's give Qin Xiangxiang a favor and go over and eat together later!"
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