Zhou Xiang went to the children's room. The two little ones were sleeping, and Zhou Xiang motioned her to come and look after them.
Mother Zhou nodded. She had wanted to help for a long time. Zhou Quan was a slow cooker, so she had to keep an eye on him. She couldn't fill the new table with dishes!
Zhou Xiang lay down on the bed directly. After being busy for so long, she finally had some free time. She wanted to lie down and relax.
I fell asleep while lying there, and only woke up when I felt something moving on my arms and legs.
Seeing that their aunt had woken up, the two caterpillars grinned.
Zhou Xiang saw the water stains and yellow marks on her sleeves and trouser legs. She really wanted to hit someone. She raised her hands, and the two caterpillars drooled and laughed even more happily.
He put down his hands and tapped their little foreheads, "Remember this, your grandpa said that you can receive a slap after you turn three."
Helplessly, I got up to change their diapers, then looked at the bed sheets and thought, okay, I should change them!
After changing the sheets, he threw the two little guys on the carpet back onto the bed and called out to his big brother outside, "Big brother, come and take care of them."
"Okay!"
Zhou Niao came in quickly and saw the pile on the ground. He smiled and said, "Why are you imitating your elder sister? She changes about the same amount every day."
"Hmph! You're so careless. I'm going to change my clothes and take a shower. Just watch them."
He took off his outermost clothes and pants, and went upstairs to get his clothes.
Rub the smelly sheets clean and throw them in the washing machine, rub the diapers clean and throw them in the basin.
Rub your own clothes and wait for the next wave.
After she finished washing and changed into new clothes, Zhou's mother, who came back to see the child, knew why.
"That's good. You took a New Year's bath in advance."
Seeing his mother teasing him, Zhou Xiang rolled his eyes and said, "You should worry about where to hang the sheets."
"Hang it in the playroom with the door closed. It'll dry quickly in the sunlight."
Haha, this is a multi-purpose room, right?
Seeing his aunt coming, Jiankangkang started to squirm again. Zhou wanted to turn them upside down, "Get out of the way, my hair is wet."
Well! It's time to buy a hair dryer at home.
The two little guys, whose shells were turned over like turtles, tried hard to kick their limbs, and soon turned over again.
"Mom, you better watch! He's too much trouble. It's not as fun as when we were kids."
Mother Zhou laughed, "Is this their big day?"
"I think it's more fun before they can't turn over. They accept whatever you do to them."
"You little girl, no wonder your second sister blames you for treating them as toys!"
Zhou Xiang waved goodbye and went out. She felt that she had no patience with the child, especially when he loved to crawl.
Because the sound of firecrackers at lunch seemed like a competition, trying to see who could eat earlier, Zhou's father was very anxious.
Zhou Xiang took a look and simply turned on another liquefied gas stove, picked up an aluminum double-handled pot, and helped stir-fry the food. "Brother-in-law, second sister, please serve the stew on the table, bring the cut braised vegetables over as well, and set the table."
Zhu Hang and Zhou Yu got busy, setting the table and preparing the dishes. The four cooks came out. Zhou Xiang shouted to the yard, "Brother, it's time to set off the firecrackers."
Zhou Niao had been waiting with a bamboo pole in his hand. When he heard his sister's call, he immediately struck a match.
The crackling sound of firecrackers rang out at 11:30. Zhou's father smiled and said it was not too late. It seemed that there were only a few bursts of firecrackers before.
Zhou Xiang washed his hands and went to the north building to call his mother for dinner. "Let's go and take the two little ones with us. They can also be reunited."
"good!"
The mother and daughter wrapped the two little ones in blankets and ran quickly to the South Building.
The little guy in my arms was not afraid at all, and didn't seem to be affected by the previous sound of firecrackers.
Eleven people, big and small, sat at the round table, and the cups in front of everyone were full.
Father Zhou raised his glass and said, "This year marks the first year we've lived in the new building, and also the first year Qiangqiang and Yaya have been in Huai County. Let's raise our glasses and celebrate a better and better year ahead!"
"Good!" Everyone raised their glasses.
Yaya had to kneel on a chair before she could clink glasses with everyone. Everyone had a smile on their face and clinked glasses with her.
Zhou Xiang and the two little ones in his mother's arms were also grinning and drooling.
Father Zhou pulled out nine red paper packets from his pocket. "Come here, these lucky money packets are for you. I wish you academic progress in the coming year, and that Second Brother and Zhu Hang's business will flourish."
"Thank you, Dad!"
"Thank you, Uncle Zhou."
Zhou Niao also took out two red paper bags, "Jianjian and Kangkang, stay healthy and grow up quickly."
Zhou Hua saw it and said, "Let's do the same!" He gave out money directly, 20 yuan per person.
Zhou Xiang also gave money directly. Could she say she forgot to give the red envelope? Twenty per person. She didn't want to overshadow the third brother, so she just followed him.
Zhou Yu took the New Year's money for his son with a smile. Hehehe, having a child can also make a small fortune.
"After the Chinese New Year, remember to save some money for them to use as their future tuition and miscellaneous fees."
As soon as Zhou's mother said this, Zhou Yu paused for a moment, then nodded, "Okay! Keep it separately for them."
She's not short of money now, and Zhu Hang's share of the dividends has been given to her to save! The child's money should be saved separately!
After a pleasant lunch, the afternoon was spent making dumplings, and Yaya insisted on helping.
Zhou's mother had no choice but to teach her how to make dumplings, which made her face covered with flour. Although she was slower, she was much happier.
Yaya naturally couldn't hold on through the night watch, but Qiangqiang was still holding on. Zhou wanted him to sleep in the children's room with his sister, and wake him up when the firecrackers were set off at twelve o'clock.
"good!"
With a gala to accompany him, Zhou wanted to try his best to hold on until twelve o'clock and ask Qiangqiang to get up and set off firecrackers.
Many families outside are setting off firecrackers. It’s so noisy that Yaya can still sleep soundly.
Amid the crackling sound of firecrackers, the Dingmao year of 1987 passed and the Wuchen year of 1988 arrived.
I carried the sleeping Yaya back upstairs, but it felt like I hadn't slept for long before I was woken up by the sound of firecrackers.
I had no choice but to get up and call Yaya to get up, but Yaya couldn't open her eyes.
Zhou Xiang dressed himself first, then took Yaya's new clothes and put them on her.
I carried her downstairs, put her in the bathroom and splashed cold water on her face. Only then did she open her eyes.
"Think about it, sister. I'm sleepy."
"Wait until the afternoon to sleep. In Huai County, everyone's trying to be more diligent on New Year's Day! Setting off firecrackers means it's time for breakfast. If they set off firecrackers too late, it means the family is lazy. Do you understand?"
"Okay! Okay! I'll be a diligent child and sleep in the afternoon."
After brushing her teeth and washing her face, Yaya was completely awake, and Qiangqiang was also taken down by Zhou Hua.
Everyone was still queuing up to wish each other a happy new year. The New Year's money had been distributed yesterday. Father Zhou grabbed a stack of new two-yuan bills and gave one to each person.
After eating dumplings, the mother and her two children came downstairs. Seeing that it was still dark outside, Zhou's mother asked Zhou Yu to put the child in the children's room.
The first one to come and pay New Year's greetings was still Ling Ran, followed by the children in the family compound. This time, all those under 15 years old, both boys and girls, came, except for the Yang family.
Father Zhou gave each of them a dollar. The children were so happy that they kept saying auspicious words as if they were free. Father Zhou nodded with a smile.
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