——It’s fireworks!
No one in the brigade was willing to buy a bucket of fireworks, but other brigades did. The brilliant fireworks shot high into the sky, then exploded with a bang, lighting up the night sky.
"Wow, it's fireworks!"
Everyone in Old Song's family ran outside to watch. Although the distance was far, they could still see the beautiful and colorful fireworks. The little ones all opened their mouths and watched without blinking.
"fireworks?"
The older ones like Bowen Boyu had seen it a few years ago, but they had never seen someone like Tianen Yuanbao. They spoke with a puzzled look on their faces.
"Yes, this is called fireworks." Wenjie nodded affirmatively.
"It's so beautiful, the fireworks are so beautiful~"
"Good... looks good~" Tian'en still looked up and said in agreement.
Baoya was also seeing fireworks for the first time. Her mouth dropped open in amazement, her face filled with admiration. She thought the fireworks were beautiful, more beautiful than anything she had ever seen. Furthermore, the fireworks could soar so high into the sky, then explode, transforming into beautiful, stunning stars before slowly falling back down.
The whole family just watched at the door, and other people in the team also stood in front of their doors and watched until the fireworks were over and the sky became dark again.
......
People in the cowshed were also eating dumplings at this time. The Song family had sent quite a few dumplings, so they didn't make any more. After a pot of dumplings was put into the pot in the evening, Zhao Rongsheng went to the cowshed next door and called Xu Zhijin over.
Now that everyone is reunited with their families, there is no need to worry about anyone seeing us.
Xu Zhijin felt that today was New Year's Eve, a time for family reunions, and it would be somewhat inappropriate for him to go, so he refused Zhao Rongsheng's offer. However, in the end, he couldn't resist the advice and went anyway.
A large pot of dumplings emerged, and everyone had a bowlful in front of them. Thinking back to last year, their place was deserted, their memories of the New Year filled with cold and loneliness. But this year, they ate pork dumplings wrapped in white bread, got to know the Song family and Xu Zhijin, and even the kang (kang) in the house heated up, radiating heat, making the room feel less cold than before.
Zhao Rongsheng and Jiang Qiuli smiled faintly and said, "Happy New Year."
"Happy New Year, Lao Xu." Zhao Rongsheng smiled, with some emotion on his face: "I didn't expect to meet you here.
It’s a lucky thing.”
In the past, they never thought they would experience the warmth and kindness of human beings, let alone meet like-minded friends. Precisely because they had never thought about it, they cherish it all the more.
Xu Zhijin's expression softened: "Happy New Year."
"Happy New Year, Grandma, Grandpa, and Teacher." Shen Yibei also said.
"Okay." This simple cowshed was rarely filled with laughter.
"Okay, let's eat quickly while it's hot. Old Xu, you should also try Aunt Feng's cooking, and these meatballs and fried dough sticks. Don't be polite, we are all family." Jiang Qiuli said to him, fearing that Xu Zhijin would be reserved.
Zhao Rongsheng used his chopsticks to pick up a cake for Xu Zhijin first: "Try it quickly, the ones his Aunt Feng fries are really delicious."
Xu Zhijin hurriedly accepted it. Being polite at this point would have seemed awkward, so he didn't refuse. He took a bite and it tasted good. It wasn't as good as freshly fried, but it had just the right softness, firmness, sweetness, and lightness.
"It's really delicious." Xu Zhijin did not hesitate to praise him. Besides, eating other people's food is the most basic courtesy.
"Hurry and eat the dumplings."
The four of them ate pork-filled dumplings, their mouths filled with the delicious flavor. It was a festival, so everyone had a satisfied smile on their face.
After eating dumplings, they heard the sound of fireworks outside. They stood at the door together and watched, and their hearts began to rise with beautiful expectations for the next year.
Shen Yibei stared at the fireworks in the distance, guessing that the people from the Old Song family should be watching the same as them. He could even imagine the expressions on Baoya and Yuanbao's faces. As he thought about it, the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.
The originally calm and indifferent face became softer as if ice and snow had melted.
......
After watching the fireworks, everyone in the Song family went back to their rooms, but today the children all slept on the kang in the west room, even Boyu Boyu was there.
We still have to stay up all night to celebrate the New Year. When midnight comes, we can all wake up together. It is especially cold at night, so sleeping on the kang will keep us warm.
Song Aiguo, Song Aimin, and Song Jianshe haven't built a kang in their house yet, but they have already planned to start after the New Year. It will still be a while before the spring weather gets warm, so they can sleep there for a while. However, Song Jianshe decided to build a kang in the east room after thinking about it.
Let’s not catch up for now. After all, they will be returning to the county town soon.
The eight children slept sideways on the kang, wrapped in the warm air from underneath and covered with two quilts, one thin and one thick, making them very warm to sleep in.
The little ones gathered together and were already noisy. They said they were going to sleep, but now one of them said something, and now another said something. As they talked, they all became energetic and couldn't wait to lie down and start playing.
It was Bowen who spoke up and took charge of them: "No talking, just sleep. We have to get up and eat dumplings later. If you don't sleep now, and can't get up later to keep the New Year's Eve, don't blame us for not calling you."
Twelve o'clock in the middle of the night is when they are sleeping soundly, and it is difficult to wake them up. If they don't sleep now, they will be even less willing to get up later.
After hearing what Bowen said, Baoya immediately closed her eyes, folded her hands on her belly, and began to sleep seriously. She wanted to get up and eat dumplings with them and keep watch, and she was afraid that if she didn't sleep now, she really wouldn't be able to get up.
Yuanbao and the others didn't dare to make a fuss anymore and stayed quiet. Before long, they could hear several even breathing sounds coming from the warm kang.
After they all fell asleep, Yang Yulan went over to tuck in the quilt for them, and then went back to bed and lay down.
"The little ones all listened to Bowen and are asleep now." Yang Yulan said softly with a smile on her lips.
Song Jianye also smiled, reached out and pushed the saline bottle to another position. When Yang Yulan got into the bed, it had already been warmed by the saline bottle.
"Go to sleep, you have to get up later."
"Um."
The kang in Feng Guizhi's room had already been lit, so she didn't feel cold at all sleeping inside. In the comfortable temperature, she fell asleep in no time. However, she knew she would have to get up soon, so she slept lightly.
The entire team was now asleep, and the world had become quiet, with no sound to be heard. Around eleven o'clock in the evening, Feng Guizhi woke from her sleep. She rested for a few minutes, then got up, put on a thick cotton coat, and went out to burn incense and cook dumplings.
It is cold at this time, especially when you just get up. The contrast between hot and cold makes the night seem even colder. The wind feels like it has thorns, pricking your skin.
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However, Feng Guizhi has experienced such winters for decades, and this year there is a kang, so she doesn’t feel that cold at this moment.
Feng Guizhi carried the kerosene lamp into the kitchen, planning to cook the dumplings herself and then wake up her wife and grandson later. After all, besides the children sleeping on the kang, her room was the only one with a fire, so she didn't think of calling Yang Yulan and the others. Cooking dumplings was easy anyway, and didn't require much preparation.
The dumplings were all wrapped and placed aside. Feng Guizhi scooped three scoops of water into the pot, then grabbed some firewood, lit it, and started to boil the water.
However, just as she lit the fire, Yang Yulan arrived. Wrapped in a thick coat, she came over and sat directly in front of the stove to add fuel to the fire: "Mom, why are you up so early?"
Yang Yulan originally wanted to get up and cook the dumplings before calling Feng Guizhi and a few sisters-in-law to get up, but she didn't expect Feng Guizhi to get angry even earlier than her.
Feng Guizhi whispered, "You're not up too late, are the kids still sleeping?"
"They are still sleeping. I'll call them after the dumplings are cooked." Yang Yulan said as she covered her mouth and yawned.
"No noise, huh?"
"No, I just said a few words at the beginning, and after a while, Bowen said a few words and they started to sleep well." Yang Yulan said with a smile.
After a while, Chen Xiuxiu, Sun Suyun and Li Qingyan also arrived. Seeing Feng Guizhi and Yang Yulan in the kitchen, they were a little surprised but also felt it was within their expectations.
"I thought I got up early enough, but I didn't expect that mother and Yulan got up even earlier than me." Chen Xiuxiu shivered and tightened her coat.
"That's right. When I was at my mother's house, I was the most hardworking one in the family. But after I came here, compared with my mother and Yulan, I can't count anymore." Sun Suyun said with a smile.
"No, I just got up not long ago. My mother was already furious when I arrived." Yang Yulan saw Chen Xiuxiu shivering and stood up to give up her seat. "Sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, and Qingyan, you can sit over here and warm your hands. It's cold outside."
Chen Xiuxiu was indeed feeling very cold, so she sat down in front of the stove and warmed herself by the fire. Sun Suyun and Li Qingyan could still bear it, so they didn't go over there.
It didn't take long before the dumplings in the pot were ready. Sun Suyun went over to get a bowl, Li Qingyan served the dumplings, and Yang Yulan went back into the house to wake up the children.
"Bowen Boyu, get up. Yuanbao...Baoya girl, get up and eat dumplings. After eating dumplings, we can go back to sleep." Yang Yu
Lan said as he patted the little ones.
Bowen and Boyu were the first to wake up. After being confused for a while, they slowly came to their senses and helped Yang Yulan call her younger brothers and sisters.
After they all woke up, Yang Yulan put on their cotton-padded jackets one by one, then went to the main hall together. Yuanbao dozed off as they walked, and Baoya's eyes were also a little hazy, with a faint mist rising from them. She raised her hand to rub her eyes, shaking her head to wake herself up.
The dumplings have been served. Since we had already eaten in the evening, this time it was just for the sake of symbolism, so there were not many dumplings in each bowl. If you want more, you can add more.
After the family finished eating dumplings to celebrate the New Year, the New Year can be considered complete.
Afterwards, the children were taken back to their own rooms, leaving Tianen and Baoya alone on the warm kang in the west room. Later, Yang Yulan and Song Jianye arrived, and the four of them lay on the kang, feeling warm not only physically but also emotionally.
Song Jianye and Yang Yulan looked at Baoya Tianen's sleeping face, their hearts and eyes filled with satisfaction.
Days like this are so nice.
The author has something to say: I drank a cup of coffee yesterday afternoon, which made me fall asleep at six in the morning, and then wake up at around eight.
The person walks in front, the soul floats behind
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