Chapter 196 New Year



The capital is so big that the chances of meeting him are actually rare, but no one can say for sure.

Maybe Song Nanting was worried in the past, but now, what is she afraid of?

Just like Comrade Han said before, everyone needs a backer.

After seeing Comrade Han off, Song Nanting saw that they were curious and smiled, "Let's talk about it when we get back."

It was so cold that they simply bought a lot of things and went home.

When they got home, Song Nanting told him about Xu Shichang. "Anyway, the feud has been established. I guess he hasn't given up yet."

But Song Nanting is not afraid. It is already 76 years old, and the committee will not be able to jump around for many more days.

Hua Yingyue didn't care, "The capital is huge, it's not easy to run into him."

Then I ignored the matter.

The other direct relatives of the Lu family, besides Lu Jianping, are Qin Jianguo. During the holidays at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, Qin Jianguo came to visit his grandparents. He had a good relationship with Lu Jianan and was even interested in joining the army.

As a result, Hua Yingyue poured cold water on him, "Your grandparents will cry for you if you go to the army."

Qin Jianguo laughed when he mentioned this matter, "I was just joking."

A few years ago, Qin Jianguo really wanted to join the army, but his grandparents were really scared after losing their son and daughter-in-law, and they refused to let their grandson go. Whenever Qin Jianguo mentioned joining the army, the old couple would start crying. Qin Jianguo had no choice but to go to work obediently. Two years ago, his unit recommended him as a worker-peasant-soldier student, and he signed up to go to school.

After Qin Jianguo left, the Lu family began to prepare for the New Year.

Preparing New Year’s goods is the first priority.

Song Nanting is pregnant, so nothing should disturb her.

Lu Jianan was not so lucky. He was dragged out by Hua Yingyue to go shopping every day. Lu Jianan couldn't refuse even if he wanted to.

As soon as I refused, Hua Yingyue would say, "How can you not go? These are all bought for your wife and children."

Just these four simple words tied Lu Jianan down.

Lu Minghao, who had finally eased his relationship with his son, also felt sorry for his son, so he wanted to take Lu Jianan away for a walk, but Lu Jianan was still unwilling.

Lu Minghao secretly said to Hua Yingyue, "He is really different from before."

The former Lu Jianan would not have considered so many things. Now Lu Jianan loves his wife and cares more about his family.

Just yesterday, Lu Jianan told Lu Minghao to stop working so hard and to retire and recuperate as soon as possible.

This touched Lu Minghao very much.

Hua Yingyue glanced at him with disdain and said, "So if he says so, you'll do it?"

Lu Minghao knew what she meant, and he didn't dare to look into her eyes. "I am touched, but the country needs me, and I can't just ignore it for my own sake."

"Then just shut up." Hua Yingyue rolled her eyes at him and said, "I'll go with them after the New Year. Otherwise, I'll be worried if they have a child."

Lu Minghao asked, "What about Jian Ning?"

"I'll take him with me." Hua Yingyue had obviously thought it through. "He won't learn anything in school anyway, so I might as well take him to a junior high school over there."

Seeing that Lu Minghao wanted to object, Hua Yingyue said, "The capital looks glamorous, but how many teachers dare to teach seriously? On the contrary, the teachers in the military compound over there are mostly military dependents, and they teach better. I have inquired about it before."

Lu Minghao had nothing to say now. He sighed for a long while and said, "Then I am pitiful."

Hua Yingyue sneered, "Why are you pitiful? Aren't your parents at home?"

The old couple are old and can no longer move around. If they stay in the capital, it will be easier to deal with any problems. There are guards to take care of them, so Hua Yingyue is not too worried.

On the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, the guards also went home to celebrate the New Year, leaving only the Lu family at home.

Others are happy every New Year, but Hua Yingyue feels a headache every time the Lu family celebrates the New Year.

Because she doesn't know how to cook very much, it would be okay if Lu Minghao was free and could take care of it. Otherwise, she would have to prepare three meals a day for the two elderly people, but none of the three of them were good at cooking.

But this year is different, Lu Jianan is back. Lu Jianan worked in the kitchen for a while and learned some skills, so he doesn't have to worry about cooking.

However, Song Nanting couldn't help eating after two days, and said to Lu Jianan, "I will prepare the New Year's Eve dinner this year."

Lu Jianan glanced at her belly and said, "No, I'll do it."

Song Nanting said, "How about together? You can help me prepare all the side dishes, and I can just cook them in the pot."

Seeing that he was still trying to stop her, Song Nanting said, "Don't I do it at home? My hands are numb from not doing it for a long time."

Having said that, Lu Jianan no longer objected and nodded in agreement.

Song Nanting then made a list and asked Lu Jianan to purchase it.

For a company of Lu Chengbai's level, all food and drink are specially supplied, and there is a special farm in the suburbs.

On the afternoon of the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, Lu Jianan drove out and brought back all the necessary vegetables and meat.

Vegetables that were frozen in cold weather had to be stored to avoid being inedible. Meat was simply placed in a vat in the yard and would be frozen solid the next day.

When Song Nanting got up early on the 31st, she went to the kitchen and found that Lu Jianan had already rolled out the noodles. Song Nanting cut the cabbage and lean meat and made a small pot of cabbage stew.

There are many men in the Lu family, so they have to cook enough noodles.

In addition to the braised meat, there are also pickled cucumbers that Song Nanting brought back from the Northeast. They are crisp and refreshing, and are especially delicious when eaten with noodles.

After breakfast, Lu Chengbai took Lu Jianning out to buy some red paper, and then cut it into strips and put them aside.

Don’t think that it is Lu Chengbai who writes the Spring Festival couplets. It is Hua Yingyue who is responsible for writing them.

Hua Yingyue's ancestors came from a family of scholars. It is said that there were officials in the family during the Qing Dynasty. Although many years have passed, the Hua family still attaches great importance to the education of their children, and writing calligraphy is something they must learn when they are young.

Hua Yingyue washed her hands, spread the red paper on the big table, ground the ink, picked up the pen and began to write.

And Lu Jianning was very tactful and went over to grab the red paper.

After writing the first couplet, move it aside to dry, then spread out paper to write the second couplet.

Song Nanting stood aside and watched, feeling a little envious.

Hua Yingyue suddenly looked up and asked, "Do you want to learn?"

Song Nanting was stunned, Hua Yingyue smiled, "If you want to learn, I'll teach you when we get there."

Song Nanting laughed, "I can't even write well with a pencil."

"Don't worry, let's practice together." Hua Yingyue finished writing the last stroke and blew on the writing. "Writing calligraphy when you have nothing to do can help you calm down."

Song Nanting was a little skeptical about this.

Hua Yingyue's face turned fierce, "You don't believe it?"

Before Song Nanting could agree, someone outside shouted.

Hua Yingyue's face fell.

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