Chapter 82: He can do this too?
The Chinese New Year is just around the corner. Even though Huo Beichuan doesn’t have a holiday this year and can’t go back to celebrate the New Year with his family, he still has to make the necessary preparations.
The festive atmosphere of the New Year in this era was very strong, unlike in later generations, when even few people watched the Spring Festival Gala. When the New Year came, all they did was drink and play cards, and there was no festive atmosphere at all.
Chen Jintao was rich in his previous life and learned a lot of things that interested him, and calligraphy happened to be one of them.
She didn't buy the Spring Festival couplets, she planned to write them herself on red paper.
Just now, while Huo Beichuan was watching his wife writing couplets, Qian Mingfang also came over with some specialties sent by her family.
Qian Mingfang's hometown is in the north, and mountain products are very abundant. After her family saved up for a while, they sent her several large sacks of mountain products.
She was not stingy. Whenever Chen Jintao saw her three little boys, she would always get some food for them. If Chen Jintao made something delicious, she would never forget to send her a portion. So she thought of giving some mountain products to Chen Jintao. Although they were not good things, it was also a token of her thoughtfulness.
As soon as she arrived, she saw Chen Jintao writing couplets, and Qian Mingfang's eyes lit up.
"Sister, what can't you do? I admire you so much. Your handwriting looks better than the couplets sold on the street. How about I get some red paper and you write a few blessing characters for me?"
Of course, Chen Jintao would not refuse. "It's fine as long as my sister-in-law thinks highly of my handwriting. It's just a casual writing. It can't be compared with the ones sold on the street. Just give it to me."
The result was incredible. Huang Xiuru also came with red paper, and the sisters-in-law who knew that Chen Jintao could write calligraphy also came to ask for calligraphy.
Of course, most people don’t have the intention to take advantage. You can’t just let others work for you for free.
So they all brought some New Year's goods they had prepared, some were a handful of fried peanuts, some were a handful of melon seeds, and some were specialties from their own homes.
Chen Jintao was simply at the point of laughing and crying. Huo Beichuan didn't take it seriously at first, but when he found that more and more people were coming to his wife to write couplets, he finally realized something was wrong and hurriedly stopped them.
"Sisters-in-law, that's enough. My wife couldn't do anything today. She has been writing all the time. If she continues like this, she won't be able to lift her hands. Can you come back tomorrow? Let my wife have a good rest."
Huo Beichuan's words caused his sisters-in-law to make fun of him, and they all said that Huo Beichuan loved his wife.
But I also feel that it is a bit too much. I can't just sit there all day doing nothing but helping them write couplets.
"That's fine! Sister Shen is here anyway, she can't run away. Let's come back tomorrow. If tomorrow doesn't work, we can come the day after tomorrow."
Chen Jintao smiled when she heard this. "Sisters-in-law, you are exaggerating. There are only so many people in our family compound. I will definitely be able to finish writing for you tomorrow. I am indeed a little tired today, and it will affect my performance, right? What if I don't write well for you sisters-in-law, and it will be a waste of such festive red paper."
Everyone praised Chen Jintao for her eloquence, and after chatting for a while, they went home.
The weather is a bit cold now, and Chen Jintao's hands have been left outside to dry, and have turned red from the cold.
Huo Beichuan hurriedly went to get some hot water and forced Shen Jintao to soak her hands in the water.
Only when Chen Jintao felt warm did he let her take her hand up.
Then he carefully applied lotion on her hands, his movements and expression showing great seriousness and piety.
Looking at Huo Beichuan like this, Chen Jintao couldn't help but curl her lips, "Do the soldiers under your command know that you have this side?"
Huo Beichuan smiled and kissed her on the cheek, "I just need to be gentle to you alone."
Chen Jintao couldn't help but blushing. Even though they had done more intimate things countless times, she still blushed when she heard Huo Beichuan say such sweet words.
In my previous life, the relationship between me and Lu Qingshan was only in name only, and I had never experienced such care and concern.
In fact, apart from the fact that she was obsessed with Lu Qingshan in her previous life, Huo Beichuan could be considered her first love. After all, she and Lu Qingshan had never been in a relationship.
In addition, Chen Jintao herself is not that open, and now Huo Beichuan can easily provoke her emotions.
"Stop talking nonsense!"
Looking at the woman's delicate and cute appearance, Huo Beichuan felt his lower abdomen tighten, "Wife, let's eat quickly, I'm hungry..."
It was not until the moon rose above the branches that Chen Jintao understood the true meaning of Huo Beichuan's words "I'm hungry".
At first, she was a little overwhelmed by his enthusiasm, but now Chen Jintao also had some bad intentions. Every time after work, Huo Beichuan would help her to get hot water and clean up, and she would fall asleep with peace of mind.
This man seemed to have endless energy. When Shen Jintao got up the next morning, she found that the man next to her was gone. When she put on her clothes and went out, she found Huo Beichuan was already chopping wood.
According to my understanding of Huo Beichuan, he would go out for a run for a few kilometers every day after getting up. I don’t know how early he gets up. Anyway, if it were Chen Jintao herself, she would definitely not be able to get up.
"Wife, breakfast is already in the pot. Go and eat first. I'll take you to take pictures later." Huo Beichuan took a moment out of his busy schedule to look up and say to his wife.
Shen Jintao was a little surprised, "Do you want to go to the city to take pictures?"
Although it’s a bit far away, Chen Jintao thinks it’s okay. People will grow old, but photos can record their younger selves.
She makes a lot of money now, and although taking photos is expensive, she can still afford it. Chen Jintao certainly wants to keep as many memories as possible with Huo Beichuan.
When you have children in the future, you can show them what their parents looked like when they were young.
"No, Gao Wu is a good photographer. I borrowed a camera from the commander and will let Gao Wu take pictures of us later."
Shen Jintao was a little surprised, "He also knows this?"
"Yes! He learned some skills from a master in a photo studio before he joined the army. The master got along well with him and wanted to let him learn his skills without charging any tuition. He then handed over the photo studio to him. However, his family situation was a bit special and he was reluctant to stay at home, so he came to the army. On weekdays, he would ask him to help take photos for any activities in the army, and his skills were pretty good."
"That's great!" Chen Jintao was even happier. She could take pictures without having to brave the cold wind to go to the city. Moreover, it was like going on location. It was much better than the fake scenery with curtains in the photo studio. Without any nonsense, she went to the kitchen to have her breakfast and followed Huo Beichuan out.
On the way, she met a few military wives who wanted her to write couplets for them. After explaining the situation, Shen Jintao asked them to come in the afternoon, and everyone agreed with a smile.
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