"Let's cook dumplings."
Gu Chengze was the head chef. The spatula and the pot made a friction sound, and accompanied by the noise outside, the last dish came out of the pot.
Ten minutes later, the family sat around the dining table.
Mr. Gu sat at the main seat and said, "Let's eat. We are all family, so there is no need to be bound by etiquette."
As soon as the words fell, everyone started to eat.
There was a plate of dumplings in front of each person, each one was plump and round, looking particularly pleasing to the eye.
“The dumplings are delicious.”
Gu Jingqi picked up a dumpling, put it to his mouth to cool it down, took a careful bite, and when it was no longer hot, he dipped it in mashed garlic and stuffed it into his mouth, leaving a lingering fragrance in his mouth.
Lin Jingshu’s favorite dumplings are lotus root dumplings. They are made in small pieces, just enough for one bite.
The vegetarian three-fresh filling tastes equally fresh.
After the meal, everyone leaned back in their chairs with satisfied looks on their faces.
"The second one's craftsmanship is pretty good."
Gu Songshan praised.
Gu Chengze had a bad feeling.
Sure enough, the next second I heard a voice next to my ear, "You should cook for the next two days."
Gu Chengze: ...As expected of his father.
Gu Chengye and Gu Chengli were not left behind either. They were assigned to learn how to cook.
"I didn't expect that the old man could still taste the food cooked by you three. Good job, keep up the good work."
Mr. Gu moved to a new location in a good mood and sat in the living room drinking tea.
After dinner, there are still about ten minutes until midnight.
Lin Jingshu was about to go upstairs when Gu Chengze came out of the kitchen after clearing the table and called her.
"Wife, do you want to set off fireworks?"
"Fireworks? Can I?"
The situation is special now. They still live in the compound and are more sensitive to certain issues.
"Okay, let's go out."
There is a retirement home nearby, and even during the Chinese New Year, the elderly still go to bed early.
"I'll go upstairs and change. We'll go right away!"
Lin Jingshu was as happy as a child.
"We're going too."
Gu Chengye suddenly appeared behind him.
Gu Chengze looked at him with disdain, "We're going out on a date, why are you following us?"
Gu Chengye hissed and threatened, "Have you forgotten who helped you get this?"
"Okay, I'll go ask my parents if they can go."
Anyway, there is one more light bulb, so it doesn’t matter whether it’s one or two.
The three elders in the family are going to bed and not go out with the young people to join in the fun.
The rest of the people can just drive a car and sit down.
Ten minutes later, Gu Chengze drove to an open space in the suburbs. Many people had received the news and were waiting there.
Lin Jingshu, Zhong Peining and Xiao Qi were waiting on the side while the three brothers arranged the fireworks.
As midnight arrived, fireworks bloomed in the sky and cheerful voices rang out among the crowd.
Lin Jingshu looked at the fireworks in the sky and held the hand of the person next to her tightly.
When the two looked into each other's eyes, everything was said without words.
"Happy New Year."
"Happy New Year."
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Lin Jingshu hadn't gotten up yet when she found a red envelope next to her pillow.
"This is the New Year's money my grandpa gave me, and here are the ones my parents gave me."
Gu Chengze handed over the red envelope in his hand.
Lin Jingshu glanced at the thickness and asked, "So much?"
Gu Chengze pursed his lips and smiled, "There are still two children."
Not many people visit relatives on the first day of the new year, but Lin Jingshu and Gu Chengze are leaving for Nanshi on the second day.
Gu Zhuoyun brought his family to celebrate the New Year.
"I originally thought you could stay at home for a few more days, but I didn't expect you to go back so soon."
Gu Chengze also misses his family, but because of his special status, when faced with the big family and his small family, he chooses the big family without hesitation.
He believed that every soldier wearing army green made the same choice.
Zeng Lingshu prepared gifts for her in-laws, and even though her son had prepared something and sent it over, she asked them to take it with them.
"This is a small token of our appreciation as elders. You are not allowed to refuse."
Lin Jingshu accepted it with a smile and thanked her generously, "Thank you, Mom. My mother must be happy to know that you are thinking of her."
Before leaving, Lin Jingshu and Gu Chengze went to see Uncle Qiu again and played a few games of chess with the old man.
On the second day of the Chinese New Year, the snow on the road had almost melted, and the car was a little unstable when driving on the muddy road.
Gu Chengze drove slowly and asked about his wife's condition along the way, fearing that she was feeling unwell.
When they arrived at the train station, Gu Chengze carried his things on his back.
"Mom and Dad, please go back. Jingshu and I will call you back when we get home."
Gu Songshan patted his son's shoulder and said, "Take good care of Jingshu on the way and say hello to our in-laws for us."
On the side, Lin Jingshu also said goodbye to her mother-in-law reluctantly, "When you have time, go to the island to live for a while, I will take you to go fishing and pick fruits."
Every time Zeng Lingshu heard her daughter-in-law talk about the island, her eyes were filled with longing, as the scenery was completely different from that of the frontier.
"Okay, when the babies are born, I'll go and take care of you during the confinement period and stay there for a while."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had beautiful thoughts, and the father and son standing by were completely ignored.
Seeing that it was almost time to depart, Gu Chengze had to interrupt.
"Mom and Dad, go back. We are leaving."
When it was time to part, Zeng Lingshu was very reluctant and tears welled up in her eyes.
But when she thought that her daughter-in-law would give birth in a few months, she blinked back the tears in her eyes.
The train from Jingshi to Nanshi only takes twelve hours.
They slept on the train and arrived in Nanshi early the next morning.
Shuimogou Brigade.
Upon receiving the news that his daughter and son-in-law were coming back, Ding Xiangzhi got up early in the morning to prepare.
I killed chickens and geese, and bought my daughter's favorite snacks early.
The hens that have been raised at home for a year are the fattest and tenderest.
After getting up, Lin Yongkang and his two sons hurriedly ate a meal and drove a borrowed tractor to the train station to pick someone up.
It was still more than half an hour's journey from Shuimogou Brigade to Nanshi, so they calculated the time and set off early.
Ding Xiangzhi was waiting anxiously at home, checking the door every ten minutes or so.
"sister in law."
Ding Xiangzhi was lighting a fire in the kitchen. When she heard some noise, she came out and saw that it was Lin Yonglan and her family.
"Is Jingshu back?"
A few years ago, when Lin Yonglan visited her mother's house, she heard her mention that her niece would be back that day.
It just so happens that I’m visiting my mother’s house on the second day of the Chinese New Year, so I came over to join in the fun and lend a hand.
"Not yet. Your elder brother, Xiaoshan, and Xiaomu went to pick someone up early in the morning. They should be back soon."
"Then I'll help you pack up first."
The two chatted while making dumplings.
They don't have the saying of eating dumplings when you get on the bus and noodles when you get off.
Whenever guests come to your home, dumplings are the best dish.
"Have you looked over there?"
Ding Xiangzhi asked Lin Yonglan if she had gone to see Mrs. Lin.
Ever since they had a complete falling out, he had no further dealings with Mrs. Lin.
Rather than giving the dumplings to the disgusting Mrs. Lin, it would be better to throw them to the dog.
At least dogs wag their tails to please people.
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