Spring has passed and summer has arrived; the weather is getting hotter and hotter.
The fruits on the mountain have begun their annual ripening season once again.
After delivering the tofu, Gu Yanliu went up the mountain.
They quickly brought back a large bag of wild melons wrapped in pumpkin leaves.
Among the tender green leaves of the pomegranate tree, there are also clusters of tender red flowers.
The two sat under the pomegranate tree, leisurely eating wild sweet potatoes.
Before we knew it, the old man's birthday had arrived.
However, a rare disagreement arose within the Gu family.
The old man kept complaining, "It's just a birthday, what's so special about it?"
Life is so good now. We have enough to eat and wear every day. It's so much better than those hard times in the past.
He said that, just like before, he could simply have a bowl of noodles and eat it; there was no need to make a special effort.
However, the younger generation did not think so, especially Gu Yansong, who unusually asserted himself.
They claimed that this birthday celebration had to be properly arranged for the old man.
He has worked hard all his life, and now that he's old, it's time for him to enjoy his retirement.
He would feel guilty if things were done hastily as before.
Gu Yanbai and his sister shared the same idea.
The old man couldn't persuade them otherwise, and was also moved by the filial piety of his descendants, so he had no choice but to agree.
But he was used to being frugal and couldn't bear to be so ostentatious.
Just tell them to cook more good food, and that the whole family can close the door and have a good meal together.
He was afraid that if they were too high-profile, people would talk behind their backs.
Do you think you've forgotten who you are just because you have some money?
After some mental calculation, the group realized that with their own large family and Gu Yanhe's family, there would be quite a large table of people.
If you think about it that way, it's quite lively!
So, when the day arrived, the family began preparations in earnest.
Of course, Su Nianxue is an exception.
She wanted to help, but Taozi and Gu Yanliu both disagreed, only letting her pick vegetables in the yard.
Not long after they had finished breakfast, Gu Yanliu and his family arrived, carrying a lot of things.
As soon as they got home, Zhou Wu handed a large bunch of pork he was carrying to Taozi, saying, "Here, sister-in-law, cook it all for Grandpa."
Zhou Wu held his head high, a hint of smugness hidden on his face.
Today, he can finally hold his head high and face the Gu family with his head held high.
In the past, his family was poor, and his mother was often sick, so she spent all the money they had.
He only comes to the Gu family occasionally, and it's always just a token visit, which has resulted in him never being able to stand up straight in front of the Gu family over the years.
Therefore, whenever I come back to visit, I feel embarrassed to stay any longer and usually just have one meal before leaving.
But things are different today. For a long time to come, they won't have to worry about his mother's medical expenses.
Although I still don't have much money, the burden on my shoulders has been much lighter.
So today they not only bought a large bunch of pork, but also cigarettes and alcohol, and even bought cloth early on to make a new set of clothes for the old man.
He thought to himself, "This time, I should be able to straighten my back, right?"
Gu Yanhe felt the same way. This was how she had managed all these years, and she felt truly ashamed of the old man.
I thought I'd buy a few extra things on this special day as a way of making up for it.
So she put a whole bunch of things on the table.
The old man narrowed his eyes slightly. "Why buy so much stuff? Are you trying to ruin your life?"
He always knew that his granddaughter had a hard life.
"Grandpa, this is a small token of our appreciation from Zhou Wu. It won't affect our daily lives." Gu Yanhe smiled and quickly opened the bundle.
He took out the new clothes and said, "Grandpa, try these on. If they don't fit, I'll take them to get altered."
The old man sighed softly, "I'm already this old, why should I wear new clothes? Take them back, alter them, and give them to the kids."
The whole family is so thin they're practically skin and bones, and they always wear the same outfit when they come home.
Although his eyesight is not as clear as it was in his youth, it is far from being dim-witted due to old age.
But there was nothing she could do; it was the path she had chosen herself.
He has limited abilities and can't help her much.
“Grandpa, the children grow up so fast. They look different every day. Making too many new clothes for them is a waste.” Gu Yanhe insisted on helping him put on the clothes.
Well, alright. This child is sensitive; if she doesn't accept it, she'll overthink it.
The old man put away his pipe, stretched out his arms, and let her help him put it on.
After he was dressed, the old man asked the people in the room with a smile, "Does it look good?"
Everyone nodded hurriedly, and no one said anything negative.
Soon, the food was served.
Adults and children alike gathered around the table, filling it to capacity.
The old man looked at the group of younger generations at the table with loving eyes.
As people get older, they tend to enjoy being around people.
How wonderful it is to have such a happy family reunion! The house will only get more and more lively in the future.
Just like in previous years, Gu Yanliu made a small bowl of longevity noodles for the old man separately.
"Come on, Grandpa, eat this bowl of longevity noodles, and you'll surely live to be a hundred years old."
"Alright, then I'll take my granddaughter's good wishes with a smile." The old man chuckled and picked up a mouthful of noodles to eat.
After the old man finished eating his longevity noodles, the people at the table began to chat casually.
Gu Yansong and Zhou Wu were not very familiar with each other.
To be honest, he was ashamed to admit that when he was with the Liu family, he had so many chores to do, both inside and outside the house, that he simply couldn't finish them all.
He doesn't have time to come back!
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