Chapter 700: One, Two, Three (Page 1/2)
When Huo Junshan saw his grandson's tooth falling out, his wife and daughter-in-law looked nervous, as if something big had happened, so he stood up and walked quickly into the room to get the red envelopes he had prepared.
After a while, he came out with several red envelopes, handed them to the children present one by one, and said with a smile: "Come, children, grandpa will give each of you a red envelope, and wish you good luck and happiness in the new year!"
Seeing this, Huo Qinghuan, who was standing by, also took out several carefully prepared red envelopes from his pocket and gave them to each child, saying gently, "Come on, uncle will give you a red envelope too. May you grow up healthy and happy in the new year!"
The children took the red envelopes with great joy, clenched their hands tightly, and their eyes turned into crescent moons.
At this time, Song Jingjing, who had been sitting quietly nearby, checked the time, stood up, and said to everyone, "It's getting late. Let's go home first."
Huo Qingyan, who had originally wanted to stay a little longer, couldn't help but hesitate when he heard this, but when he saw Song Jingjing's tense face, he had no choice but to nod in agreement and leave with the children.
As soon as they got home, Song Jingjing pulled Huo Yichen to the bedside and whispered, "Chenchen, go and throw the fallen teeth under our bed. That way, new teeth will grow in soon."
Huo Yichen nodded obediently and gently placed the tooth under the bed according to his mother's instructions.
Afterwards, Song Jingjing looked at Huo Qingyan with a worried look on her face, and asked cautiously, "Qingyan, my son lost a tooth during the Chinese New Year, and I feel a little uneasy. Is this unlucky?
Does it mean that my son will encounter something bad next year, such as a bloody disaster?"
Huo Qingyan couldn't help but frown after hearing his wife's superstitious words, and responded unhappily: "What nonsense are you talking about!
Why are there so many things to pay attention to? Losing a tooth today is obviously a very auspicious thing. It's like saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new. How come you don't even understand this principle? "After saying this, he shook his head, expressing his disapproval of Song Jingjing's idea.
Huo Yichen, who had just returned from throwing teeth, happened to hear the conversation between his parents. A bright smile immediately bloomed on his little face, his bright eyes sparkling, and he asked excitedly:
"Dad, is everything you said true? Is losing a tooth today really a good omen?"
Huo Qingyan looked at his son's expectant eyes, his heart softened, and he replied with a smile, "Of course, when has Dad ever lied to you? Think about it, if it wasn't a good thing, why would everyone wear new clothes and set off firecrackers during the Chinese New Year?
All of these are to welcome the new year, drive away bad luck and bring good luck!
So the same principle applies to my son losing his teeth; it means we should say goodbye to the troubles and unhappiness of the past and embrace a new and happy life.”
Huo Yichen smiled shyly and said softly, "Thank you for your blessing, Dad! I also wish you good health and peace every day."
Huo Qingyan smiled and nodded, then lovingly instructed Huo Yichen, "Chenchen, it's already very late. Go to bed and have some sleep! Only then will you be energetic enough to pay New Year's greetings to your grandparents tomorrow."
"Okay, Dad, I'll go to bed now." Huo Yichen responded obediently and turned to walk towards his room.
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Huo Qingyan carefully picked up his lovely little daughter and slowly walked towards their bedroom.
After entering the room, he gently placed his little daughter on the soft bed, his movements so gentle as if he was afraid of waking up this sweet little angel. Then, he began to patiently take off his little daughter's clothes one by one.
At this moment, while carefully helping his daughter unbutton her clothes and take off her coat, he turned around and looked at Song Jingjing who was walking into the room, and said with a hint of complaint: "Jingjing, our son was really scared today because of the tooth loss!
But when you came back, not only did you not comfort the child, but you also said that your son might suffer a bloody disaster next year.
Tell me, how could you, as a mother, scare your child like that? Didn't you notice that your son was almost about to cry again?
When Song Jingjing heard her husband's reproach, she felt extremely wronged and sad.
Today was Chinese New Year's Day, and she was first ridiculed and accused by her brother-in-law of not helping with housework at her in-laws' house.
Now that she has just returned home, she is being harshly criticized by her husband again.
However, when she saw her husband carefully counseling their son and his mood quickly improved, she couldn't help but start to reflect on whether her words and actions just now were really inappropriate.
After all, during the Chinese New Year, everyone hopes to hear some auspicious words.
Perhaps she really shouldn't have blurted out her inner worries just because of something as trivial as her son's tooth loss. Thinking of this, a trace of guilt appeared on Song Jingjing's face.
"I'm sorry, I just slipped up. I hope our son will be healthy in the coming year."
"Okay, enough talking, let's go to bed early! Tomorrow, my fourth uncle and younger uncle are going to visit my parents for the New Year, and I still have to help Qinghuan."
"My parents are such a jerk! They know there are so many kids in our family and we're terrible at cooking, but they still ask us to work."
Huo Qingyan asked, "If you don't work, will food just come to you? In the past, when Grandpa was at home, we would go to my sister-in-law's house to eat.
My eldest brother and sister-in-law were busy from beginning to end, my mother and younger brother also helped out, Ningning and Anan also helped, so we didn't need to do anything at all.
Grandpa is not at home this year, and neither are my eldest brother and his wife. All the housework falls on my mother. Have you forgotten that my mother has breast cancer?
Song Jingjing put her daughter down and whispered, "Isn't Mom recovered from the surgery? Besides, Dad sometimes helps Mom with the chores..."
"Jingjing, my dad likes to drink, and his liver function isn't very good, so he can't do housework for long periods of time. My mom's health is even worse. Can you please try not to bother them in the future if you can?"
Song Jingjing knew that Huo Qingyan seemed to be a normal person, but he actually cared deeply about his parents. Sometimes he would wait until everyone fell asleep and then secretly go to the balcony to smoke.
I guess he was so upset because she forced him to send his eldest daughter and youngest son to his parents-in-law's house?
The thought of this made Song Jingjing even more depressed...
Huo Qingci and Lin Man, who were far away in Hai City, had a lively New Year.
After the New Year's Eve dinner, everyone worked together to clear away the dishes. Lin Man also brought three or four fruit plates from her room. Everyone gathered in front of the fireplace, eating snacks and chatting. It was a lively scene.
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