The festive atmosphere is still very strong at this time.
Generally, people will not go out to work before the Lantern Festival.
Unlike later generations, as people's living standards have improved, annual leave has become shorter and shorter, and many people even don't have time to go home for the New Year because of work.
In the next few days, Chen Wang stayed comfortably at home with his wife, and occasionally visited his master's house to stew some meat and drink some wine together.
Sometimes when the family cooks delicious food, Chen Wang will call them over.
There are also cousins Chen Ying and Chen Wang, who often ask the little girl to call them over for dinner.
On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, Chen Wang prepared to go to the town to ask Xu Tiancheng when the auction of the leopard skin would be held.
Early in the morning, firecrackers and the sound of gongs and drums were heard in the village.
After asking Old Qiao next door, Chen Wang learned that a young man from the village was getting married today, not far from their home.
It’s just that Chen Wang’s family didn’t have much contact with that family, and they didn’t send any invitations, so Chen Wang naturally didn’t give any gift, and he didn’t even know about it.
I heard from Old Qiao that his family did give a gift, only because the young man got along well with Qiao Zhijie.
Old Qiao was reluctant at first, but after much persuasion from Qiao Zhijie, he finally agreed to give the gift.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Chen Wang rode his bicycle out and headed towards the town.
I happened to run into the wedding procession ahead, and saw Qiao Zhijie following the groom.
The road in the village was not wide to begin with, and the wedding procession in front were all carrying things. Some were setting off firecrackers on the roadside, and some were beating gongs and drums and blowing trumpets, blocking the road.
Chen Wang tried to slip past several times, but was blocked every time and could only walk and stop at the back.
He also tried to shout a few times, but his shout was drowned out by the sounds of firecrackers and gongs and drums. Only a few people in front heard him and made way for him. The large group in front did not react at all.
"Please make way and let me pass."
Chen Wang shouted again.
This place is still several hundred meters away from the village entrance. At the speed this group of people are moving, he will be stuck behind for more than ten minutes.
More people heard the sound.
Including Qiao Zhijie, who was walking next to the groom, he vaguely heard the familiar voice, turned his head to glance at him, then immediately turned back and pretended not to see it.
No one knew what he said, but the groom holding the flowers turned his head and looked at Chen Wang, but was completely unmoved.
Chen Wang frowned when he saw this.
The groom only needs to say a few words and ask the people behind him to make way, and it only takes a few seconds for him to ride his bicycle over.
It was obvious that the other party was deliberately trying to disgust him.
Since he can play together with Qiao Zhijie, he might have a good relationship with Ah Shun as well, so it is not surprising that he does this.
However, Chen Wang will not indulge him.
He simply pedaled his bike into the crowd, honking the horn.
This 28-inch truck is very new and its horn sounds very clear.
"Ding-ling-ling..."
The sound directly disrupted the accompaniment of the wedding procession.
"Get out of the way."
Chen Wang shouted loudly.
The people in front hurriedly dodged to the sides. Chen Wang accelerated decisively. The road ahead was clear and he rushed directly to the front of the wedding procession.
Looking at Chen Wang speeding past, the groom and Qiao Zhijie both looked unhappy.
Chen Wang turned his head to look at the groom and Qiao Zhijie, smiled playfully, and left quickly.
"Fuck, you're such a good pretender!"
Qiao Zhijie cursed in a low voice.
The groom next to him glanced at him and couldn't help but complain in his heart that this guy was looking for trouble.
Today was supposed to be a good day for me to marry my wife, but now it has become a disgusting day. I feel as uncomfortable as if I had eaten a fly.
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Chen Wang was in a good mood and rushed all the way to the supply and marketing station in the town.
Seeing that the supply and marketing cooperative was not open yet, Chen Wang had no choice but to go to Comrade Xiao Xu's house.
The last time Chen Wang came to see Xu Tiancheng, he gave an address when he left. It was in this town, and not far from the supply and marketing cooperative.
Fortunately, I brought a jar of leopard bone wine for Xu Tiancheng today, so he didn't have to buy any more cigarettes or alcohol.
After asking passers-by several times, Chen Wang finally found the place Xu Tiancheng mentioned.
It is a large old-style house located on the corner of a street behind the supply and marketing cooperative.
The gate of the house was open, and there were two stone lions at the door.
Chen Wang walked to the door, but instead of going in directly, he raised his hand, knocked on the door, and shouted inside.
"Director Xu!!!"
Seeing no response, Chen Wang shouted twice again.
"Who is it?"
A familiar voice came.
It’s not Director Xu’s, it’s Comrade Xiao Xu’s.
Immediately afterwards, Xu Meijuan pushed the door open and walked out from a room on the right.
When Xu Meijuan saw Chen Wang at the door, her face lit up with joy.
"Awang, it's you, why are you here?"
"I came to ask Director Xu when the leopard skin will be auctioned, and I want to give him something by the way."
"Stupid thing? Don't you have mine?"
Xu Meijuan's eyes lit up and she walked over quickly.
"You can drink leopard bone wine, too. It can strengthen your muscles and bones and is good for your health."
As Chen Wang answered, he turned around and walked down the stairs to take down the leopard bone wine tied to the bicycle.
Xu Meijuan stood at the door and said with a smile, "You came at the right time. My father and I just came from our hometown this morning. If you come earlier, you won't be able to find anyone."
"That's lucky."
"That's right, come in, my dad is still sleeping, his sleep radar is not very good, he won't be able to hear you if you shout at the door!"
"Sleeping at this time?"
"I got up early in the morning in my hometown and took a nap when I got home."
“I see!”
After following Comrade Xiao Xu into the room, Chen Wang looked around curiously.
This old house was very similar to the new house he wanted to build. It had a spacious courtyard with a pavilion for drinking tea and playing chess, as well as rockery, flowing water and a fish pond in the corner.
Several of the rooms are also antique, as if you have traveled back to a wealthy family in ancient times.
“This house is really nice!”
Chen Wang sighed.
"Yeah, my dad bought it when he was transferred here."
Xu Meijuan said with a smile.
"I'm also planning to build a new house this year, and the layout I want is similar to yours."
"Really? That's great. When it's finished, I'll go over and play."
"You are welcome anytime. We will take you into the mountains and let you hunt some game for yourself."
"Really? You must keep your word. I can't wait."
“It’s a must.”
"Then I'm looking forward to it. Come with me, I'll take you to my dad's study to play."
Soon, the two entered a spacious and bright room with several bookshelves filled with various books.
There is also a tea table and tea sets, which seems to be a place where guests are often received.
"Sit down, sit anywhere, I'll pour you some tea."
"Thanks!"
Chen Wang thanked him and carefully placed the leopard bone wine in his hand on the desk.
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