Chapter 157 New Year's greetings incident

However, the things that should be done were not left behind.

The noise of the kids was quite interesting.

Qiao Yiqi knows a lot of stories, is well-informed about history and the present, and can talk about them eloquently.

It reminded her of Father Liu. Once upon a time, the childhood of the three sisters was similar.

A little later, I mixed the meat filling and started making dumplings.

Today I made sauerkraut and pork belly. It seems that people here particularly like sauerkraut filling during the Chinese New Year.

The dumplings were made in the main room and everyone helped.

Qiao Yiqi also knows how to make dumplings, which are small, round, and have big bellies and look very nice.

"Your dumplings look like ingots, so delicate."

"Really? I learned that from my mother."

This was the first time he mentioned his family. Liu Yunshuang saw that he had no expression on his face and didn't seem to want to continue talking.

I didn't ask any more questions and just shut up.

Because there was an extra person added temporarily, they packed a little more, and there were two large curtains in total.

By the time it gets dark, everything is wrapped up.

Liu Yunshuang put the things in the kitchen and prepared to freeze them.

In this era, staying up all night to celebrate the New Year is a very boring thing.

No TV to watch, no cell phones to play with.

Everyone just sits together and chats, even playing cards is not allowed.

Plus, there are children at home, so I get sleepy early.

Liu Yunshuang carried Xu Zhili's bedding to the east room and made the bed for him.

"Brother Qiao, you should take a rest first.

The children are all sleepy, let’s cook dumplings tomorrow morning.”

"Okay, no rush."

Normally, dumplings should be cooked at midnight.

Not for any other reason, just to have a good start on the first day of the new year.

After eating dumplings, everyone will go to bed.

But she doesn't care about these things, and it's not worth it for several children to suffer.

We have to light lamps on New Year’s Eve, but there is only one kerosene lamp in the house.

It was placed on the table in the main room, and could be seen when the doors of the east and west rooms were opened.

"I'll give you this flashlight, too. It'll be more convenient if you need to get up later."

"good!

By the way, I saw you brought back something?"

"Well, you see, it's a rabbit. I caught it in the mountains."

It was originally placed in the east room, but since he lived here today, he placed it in the main room.

Otherwise, the smell would be too strong and people would definitely feel uncomfortable.

It’s not a good idea to leave it outside, in case it freezes to death.

"You are so good that you can even catch a rabbit."

"It was just a coincidence, so I just kept it."

Qiao Yiqi looked at her again, and now they were both sitting on chairs in the main room.

The dim kerosene lamp made the person's shadow look very long.

"Do you want to keep it forever?"

"Yes, please keep this matter a secret for me.

This is not a new policy. It is estimated that restrictions on animal husbandry will be lifted next year.

We only have so much land at home, so I'm thinking of raising some rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, etc., so that I can supplement my household expenses."

Hearing this, Qiao Yiqi nodded, with a little more praise in his eyes.

"That's right. There will be a major reform soon. Your idea can be implemented."

Having received affirmation, she was naturally willing to say a few more words.

"It all depends on the specific situation next year. When spring comes, I will try to buy a few more female rabbits.

There are also chicks. It doesn’t matter if there are too many at the beginning, as long as you can take care of them.

Later on, we can hire people to do the work and build a large scale.”

"I didn't expect you to have such an ambition."

Admiration was growing in his eyes.

"That's what I thought. I don't know what will happen then."

"Don't worry, I will help you, I know where the female rabbit is.

I'll ask you when I get back."

"real?"

Liu Yunshuang was delighted. She didn't expect that a simple chat would lead to such an unexpected surprise.

"Yes, do you remember where you bought Da Zhuang?"

"Remember, there's one over there?"

"I have indeed seen rabbits over there before. I'll ask for you later."

"That's great, thank you so much."

Without disturbing him any further, she let Qiao Yiqi go to sleep and she went back to the west room.

It was a good night, without even the sound of firecrackers.

There’s no way. The situation this year is special and eating is a problem for everyone.

There really is no time and money to do those things. In the past, there would still be a few people on the road.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

This year is really a depression!

The next morning, she got up early and took care of the children.

When I went out, Qiao Yiqi also got up.

"Uncle Qiao, Happy New Year!"

Xu Zhili hurried over to wish him a happy new year, and Xu Zhiqing also greeted him while hugging Xu Zhiyi.

This son seemed to like him very much. I wonder if it was because he didn’t receive any family love from Xu Lanhe.

Therefore, as long as there is an adult male who is willing to talk to him patiently, he will become very clingy.

"Brother Qiao, Happy New Year!"

This is the custom here, the younger generation greets the elders.

If they are of the same generation, the younger one should greet the older one.

“Happy New Year!”

Qiao Yiqi was also very happy and took out four red envelopes from his pocket.

Everyone got one, but when it came to her, she was still a little confused.

"I don't need that, you adult."

"What's wrong, sir? If you call me brother, I have the obligation to give you a red envelope.

Take it!"

Having said that, he put it directly in her hand and went to play with a few other children.

Liu Yunshuang felt a little helpless, as she had folded the red envelope herself out of red paper.

There are no ready-made red envelopes for sale now, only this kind.

Wait, why did he carry the red envelope with him? Did he not want to leave at all? No, no, it must be the first month of the lunar year, and he was afraid of meeting his friend's children.

It's understandable because he knows a lot of people.

Liu Yunshuang didn't think too much about it. She washed her face and went to cook dumplings.

Xu Zhiqing and Xu Zhili will take care of the rest.

The plump white dumplings were served on the table, without any other dishes or vinegar dishes.

This is sour in itself, and all five of us ate a lot. It tasted really good.

"Second Aunt, Second Aunt, we are here to wish you a happy new year."

Hearing the sound, she hurried out to greet him.

It was Xu Zhinian and Xu Zhixin. The two sisters were very happy and came up to greet us.

"Second Aunt, Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year, sister-in-law, happy New Year, come in quickly."

Yes, Du Ruohong is here too.

Logically, she should be the one to visit and wish a happy new year, but the Xu family would not go.

People knew about it, so they brought their children over.

"Hey, who is this?"

Du Ruohong was stunned when she saw Qiao Yiqi.

There is actually a man in this house. What’s going on?

Liu Yunshuang slapped her head and realized that she had actually forgotten about this.

Over there, Qiao Yiqi also stood up.

"Sister-in-law, right? I'm Yunshuang's..."

"Cousin, sister-in-law, these are our distant relatives who came specially to visit us."

She quickly took over the conversation and defined the matter.