When Zhou Yu heard that things were different this year, she was eager to go and see it. Zhou's mother told her and Zhong Lan to feed the baby quickly and go early to reserve a spot.
This was not Zhong Lan's first time watching the Lantern Festival, but it was only when she was a child, and she only saw adults' legs. When she grew up, she was no longer interested in the Lantern Festival. However, the atmosphere in the Zhou family made her look forward to it involuntarily.
Following Zhou Yu to the front yard and seeing the scene, she became even more excited. Then, feeling the hustle and bustle of people on the street, she couldn't help but feel anxious, looking forward to the Lantern Festival starting soon.
Zhou Xiang asked her to stand with her second sister. "You two just wait here. The street is too crowded. When the lion dancers come in, they'll be followed by a large crowd of people. It's not safe. When there are too many people and you can't see them, just stand on the stools. I've told Lu Jin and the others to stay around this area. It's safe."
"good!"
There was also a stage at the entrance of the tunnel. Mayor Zhang was personally watching the stage. Zhou Xiang was dragged over by Ling Ran. "Go talk to Mayor Zhang about filming the commercial. You don't have to pay for it, but he has to show up and say something about the promotion, right?"
"Oh! Just tell me yourself!"
"No, I don't know him."
"Then I don't know you even more."
"It's just right, let's get to know each other today."
Zhou Xiang was dragged away. This guy is such a scoundrel. Why is he dragging her away as a shield?
Helplessly, he said to the smiling Zhang Shanbiao, "Mayor Zhang."
Zhang Shanbiao nodded, "Zhou Xiang, right?"
They pretended quite well. It seems that these people who went on missions everywhere were all masters of acting.
"Yes! I am. I want to ask the provincial TV station to shoot an advertisement for the park. The tunnel and the agricultural tool exhibition hall must also be promoted and filmed together. Maybe the mayor will be needed to make an appearance. Even if the tunnel is not filmed, you should still come forward for the sake of promoting the market town."
Zhang Shanbiao was surprised. The squadron leader and his sister-in-law were so generous that they went directly to the provincial TV station to advertise. How luxurious!
"Okay, I'll make the preparations and take some photos of the tunnel as well for publicity."
"That's good. The show is about to start, so we won't disturb you."
"Well! Walk slowly!"
After entering the food station yard, Ling Ran couldn't help laughing. Zhou Xiang glared at him, "Do you think I can lie like you guys?"
Ling Ran stroked her ruffled fur and asked, "Have you never lied to cover up yourself?"
"That's something only you know. It's awkward to lie without blinking when everyone knows it."
"Okay, I'll take the lead next time, okay? After all, today is just our first contact on the surface."
"That's more like it. Next time, I'll probably burst out laughing."
The sound of gongs and drums came from the north end. Zhou Niao had already taken Lu Zhaochong to the north end. This time he wanted to see the whole thing to see if there was anything different from his memory.
Jin Chao was also dragged to the street by An Wen, as she wanted to watch the whole thing.
Jian Jiankang pestered his father to climb onto the roof. Their aunt had also climbed up to the roof to watch the lantern festival. Zhu Hang had no choice but to find a ladder and say, "Let's climb!" He wondered if the roof of the supply and marketing cooperative would still be there next year.
Although my sister-in-law bought the north end, can she still keep the four stores and 12 tiled houses in the south end? Wang Qiao said that the two stores in the southernmost part have been suppressed by their supermarket. There are few customers during the market. I think they can't hold on.
Zhou wanted to stand at the gate and watch, but all he saw were heads, so he gave up and went back to the yard to wait.
Seeing that the crowd was too large, Ling Ran quickly called Lu Jin to bring people over. "Lu Jin, call four people to guard the gate. Once the lions come in, slowly close the gate. Don't let all of them in. It's not safe."
"yes."
Two people were guarding one side of the gate. People carrying flower baskets and rowing land boats came first. When the crowd saw the situation in the yard of the food station, they wanted to go in first, but were stopped.
The lion dancers finally arrived. They just stood at the gate for a while and then walked in. There were so many people behind them that even though Li Nong and his three companions closed the door slowly, they still let in hundreds of people.
The door was closed, and someone cursed, but was immediately covered by the mouth by the person next to him.
Li Nong glanced at the man lightly, and the man immediately realized that he was too rude.
The yard was bustling with activity. Even if people squeezed in, it was worth it because a few hundred people were not that many. It was not crowded and everyone could see clearly from every position.
Zhou Xiang and the others had stools on their side, so they could stand higher and see farther, making them stand out from the crowd. Zhong Lan, who was watching happily, didn't realize that she had been recognized.
The person who recognized her remained calm and still needed to inquire more.
The lion dancers are very enthusiastic, and this stage is as good as three other stages.
The view from the courtyard was comfortable, but you couldn't see anything outside the gate even if you squeezed your head. Lu Zhaochong pulled Zhou Niao and squeezed to the door. Li Nong opened the small door and let them in, and immediately complaints arose.
Zhou Niao turned around and stopped complaining. As the eldest son of the Zhou family, he certainly had the right to enter.
Zhou Niao walked over to his sister. Zhou wanted to laugh at him, "How is it? How does it feel to be squeezed outside?"
"It's a bit crowded, but the feeling is different, just like the two sides separated by the gate. It feels different. I have the privilege to come in. Otherwise, I can only worry outside."
Zhou Xiang stopped talking. As long as her elder brother liked it, that was enough. Now that her elder brother was sober and had his own opinions, and Lu Zhaochong was protecting him, she didn't have to worry.
The lion had already taken all the red envelopes and cigarettes and started to go back out. The people outside the gate immediately dispersed and made way for the territory.
This time, when the gate opened, not only did no one come in, but the hundreds of people who squeezed in rushed out quickly, everyone wanting to walk ahead of the lion to see.
Zhong Lan was still not satisfied. "It's really beautiful, even more beautiful than what I remember. It's a pity that there are too many people and I can't squeeze in."
Zhou Yu pulled her off the stool and said, "Squeeze? If a woman squeezes, she's simply letting the man take advantage. Next time, wait until Wu Haotian is free and ask him to protect you before squeezing in."
When Zhou Yu knew that Zhong Lan's child was Wu Haotian, he understood why his sister brought a pregnant woman back, and the gang of six was complete.
Whenever Zhu Hang talked about the past, he was extremely grateful to his sister. If it weren't for his sister, the six of them wouldn't be able to live like this, or even get married. Just to say, they wouldn't be able to earn enough wealth in several lifetimes.
Zhong Lan was a little shy, as everyone was now comparing her with Mr. Wu.
Zhou Yu and Zhong Lan went back first. They were worried about the child. Zhou wanted to ask Lu Jin to escort them, but Zhong Lan waved her off. "It's just a few steps away, and it's in the yard. It's very safe."
Zhou Xiang didn't care. On the cement road, there was a torch lit every few steps, so it should be safe.
The two people who both thought they were safe were stopped by a man and a woman.
"Cousin!"
"Zhong Ju?" Zhong Lan's tone was filled with surprise and excitement.
"Yes! It's me. My cousin has been away from home for so many years. It turns out she has become involved with the Zhou family. No wonder she doesn't want to go home!"
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