Jin Kuohao and his family also came to Beian Village. After walking around the village with Qian Rao, he said, "Fourth brother, I feel that your village is different from ours. The people here seem very energetic."
Qian Rao said with a smile, "After selling the grain this year, everyone received a lot of money, so everyone is very happy to celebrate the New Year!"
Jin Kuohao chuckled: "Sigh, if only we had been in Beian Village back then!"
Qian Rao smiled and said, "Uncle, let me tell you a secret. My sister-in-law said that they are currently carrying out urban reforms, and she can help with household registration. Do you want to go?"
Jin Kuohao said, "We're just old farmers; we don't know anything except farming!"
Qian Rao shrugged. He didn't understand these things either. The three most knowledgeable people in his family were Qian Mao and Duo Duo. He could ask them about this later!
During the New Year's Eve dinner, Grandma Jin, Yuanfang, Qian Duoduo, and Wen Yugui were busy in the kitchen, while Jin Kuohao, Qian Sheng, and Grandpa Jin were warming themselves by the stove, and Qian Mao was playing with Qian Yibo and Qian Rao.
Jin Kuohao turned around and saw Qian Mao laughing heartily, saying, "Brother-in-law, Qian Mao's marriage is still undecided?"
Qian Sheng said, "Do you think I'm not worried? I'm more worried than anyone else, but Qian Mao is in the provincial capital now, and the people he's dealing with are beyond what the girls in our village can handle. So all we can do is worry. We can't help the child, but we can't hold him back either!"
Jin Kuohao nodded and said, "But he should be more diligent in finding someone. Look at you, your nephew is already so grown up, and you're still single!"
Qian Mao never expected that playing with his nephew for a while would lead to him being pressured to get married, but Qian Duoduo in the kitchen didn't escape either.
Grandma Jin asked, "Duoduo, are there many outstanding boys in your school? Have you ever thought about finding a college student?"
Qian Duoduo said, "Grandma, we're going to school, not to find a partner. Besides, many of the students in the university are from other places. You don't want me to marry someone from far away, the kind where we only see each other once a year."
Grandma Jin immediately said, "Aren't there any in our Heilongjiang Province?"
Qian Duoduo, washing vegetables: "Of course there are, but I just didn't know!"
Yuanfang smiled and asked, "What kind of boy does Duoduo like?"
Qian Duoduo: "Boys? What's the point of having boys? Boys can only slow down my learning. Besides, I'm only 20 years old. My youth has just begun."
Grandma Jin pointed at Qian Duoduo with the spatula and said, "If your mother said that, I would definitely give her a spoonful!"
Qian Duoduo smiled and moved closer to Yuanfang, whispering in a voice that Grandma Jin could hear, "Grandma is too violent. I feel sorry for my mother and uncle for three seconds!"
Looking at Qian Duoduo's adorable appearance, Yuanfang sighed inwardly, wondering why he wasn't born with a daughter. Who wouldn't want such a cute and pretty little girl! When everyone in the family had prepared two tables of food, Old Man Jin's eyes suddenly reddened. Just as he was about to speak, he heard someone outside the door calling Qian Sheng's name.
Qian Sheng said, "I'll go see who's looking for me at this hour." With that, he stood up and walked out.
A moment later, Qian Sheng's shout was heard, followed by the voices of several other people. Everyone was a little curious, and Qian Rao said, "I'll go out and take a look too."
Then Qian Rao's voice came, followed by the door opening and several people walking in, including a heavily pregnant woman. Wen Yugui and Qian Duoduo immediately stood up and helped Ling Yun to the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), saying, "Sister-in-law, hurry up and get on the kang to warm up."
Qian Sheng smiled and said, "Dad, Mom, Jinxiu is back!" Qian Duoduo saw that Qian Sheng's spirits lifted immediately and smiled. Perhaps this is the love between parents!
Grandma Jin stood up first and saw Jin Jinxiu wearing a bright red puffer jacket, and her hair looked like it had been curled with tongs. She looked very fashionable!
Old Man Jin looked at Jin Jinxiu with mixed feelings. She had been as beautiful as a New Year's picture doll since she was a child. As she grew up, she became more and more beautiful. But now, he was at a loss for words to describe her. He was really annoyed!
After taking off her down jacket, Jin Jinxiu knelt down in front of Old Man Jin and Old Woman Jin: "Father and Mother, I wish you a Happy New Year, good health, and all the best!"
Old Jin's eyes were slightly red, and he said in a choked voice, "Get up, get up. It's the New Year, crying is not good!"
Upon hearing Old Man Jin's words, Jin Jinxiu immediately stood up and said with a smile, "We've come back for the New Year. Yixuan, come here and greet your great-grandfather and great-grandmother!"
The now sensible Qian Yixuan stood obediently in front of Grandpa Jin and said, "Wishing Great-Grandpa and Great-Grandma a Happy New Year, smooth sailing, soaring dragons, auspicious rams, peace in all seasons, five blessings at your door, everything going smoothly, the seven stars shining brightly, wealth coming from all directions, unity of heart, and perfection in everything."
Seeing Qian Yixuan's chattering mouth, Old Man Jin's face was beaming like a chrysanthemum. He patted his pocket and then quietly nudged his wife beside him: "Do you have any money in your pocket? Give the child some New Year's money. This set of New Year's greetings is so nice!"
Grandma Jin was prepared and immediately handed Qian Yixuan a ten-yuan note. Qian Yixuan accepted it generously, saying, "Thank you, Great-Grandpa, Great-Grandma." Then she turned and ran to the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), leaned over it, and called out with her big eyes crinkling into crescent moons, "Mom, this is the New Year's money from Great-Grandpa. Here, buy some good food. My little sister likes it too. When my sister comes to our house, I'll take her to Great-Grandpa to ask for more New Year's money."
Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze involuntarily turned to Old Man Jin, while Old Lady Jin chuckled and touched her nearly bald head.
Qian Yixuan said with a smile, "Mom, I found out that Great-Grandpa doesn't have any money. When giving out New Year's money, he had to nudge Great-Grandma with his elbow before he gave her the money, just like Dad. If I want him to buy me a piece of candy, he won't buy it for me."
Old Man Jin's previously happy face suddenly fell, followed by the whole family bursting into laughter.
However, Qian Shengshi didn't laugh. He whispered to Jin Jinxiu, "Wife, could you give my brother a few yuan? I need to buy some food for my grandson later."
Jin Jinxiu nodded with a smile. Her eldest grandson's innocent remarks made this old man, who usually didn't care about money, worry that his empty pockets would make his grandson laugh at him!
The new year passed by in laughter and joy. Except for the children and pregnant women, the children suddenly fell asleep. Old Man Jin, who was also a little unwell after drinking, was nodding off.
Jin Jinxiu told them to go and rest, but Qian Mao took the initiative to heat up the kang (a heated brick bed) for Qian Feng's family and also for Qian Yu's house, so that the whole family could have a place to stay.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, many children stood in front of Qian Sheng's house. They originally wanted to come and wish him a Happy New Year, but they noticed that there was a very clean and pretty child in Qian Sheng's house. Everyone stood outside the door whispering to each other. Qian Yixuan also looked at the many children standing at the gate with curiosity. What did they want to do?
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