Fang Xiwan nodded after hearing this.
"Then go quickly, maybe someone has woken up by now!"
Hearing Fang Xiwan say this, Gu Hong picked up the wooden barrel beside him and hurried out.
When he saw the well in the village, he suddenly saw a figure approaching in front of him.
Gu Hong could no longer care about anything at this time. He used his Qinggong skills and jumped in front of the opponent in a few steps. Then he threw the wooden barrel into the well. With a splash, he got the first bucket of well water of the New Year!
"Gu Hong..."
The man was just about to curse out loud when this person suddenly appeared and snatched the well water from him!
But when he saw Gu Hong turned his head, he swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
"Hey, is this the first bucket of well water? I'm so sorry I snatched it away!"
Gu Hong looked at the other person and said with a forced smile that he didn't have a good impression of most people in the village.
"It's okay, it's okay. Whoever gets the first bucket of well water in the new year gets it. Since you're faster than me, it's only natural that you hit me!"
Although the man was very dissatisfied, his legs couldn't help but tremble when he looked at Gu Hong. Not to mention saying harsh words, he almost couldn't even utter a complete sentence. He kept cursing in his heart that it was bad luck!
"That's fine. Although the first bucket of well water we got all these years is gone, this second bucket is pretty good too. Go quickly, or else if other people from the village come, you won't be able to grab it!"
Gu Hong kindly reminded him, and after the man heard it, he saw someone running towards him not far away, and he hurriedly lifted the wooden bucket in his hand into the well.
Gu Hong ignored those people. Everyone who saw him greeted him cautiously. Gu Hong was in a very good mood at the moment, so he also responded to the villagers.
It's nothing more than polite words like "Happy New Year!" and "Hello to you too!"
When he returned home with the well water, Shen Ningsi was already dressing An An. As for Kang Kang, he was already wearing his little shoes and walking back and forth on the ground, his pair of clear black and white eyes looking around the house.
Because compared to before, the house today is already decorated with Spring Festival couplets and window flowers.
It looks much brighter than before.
"Sisi, this is the first bucket of well water I got. I'll heat it up now. You and the children can use it to wash later!"
Gu Hong was in a very good mood at the moment. After saying this, he looked at Shen Ningsi eagerly, as if waiting for the other party's praise.
"Okay, husband, you are thoughtful and have worked hard, but you should also wash up quickly, because someone will be home soon!"
Shen Ningsi could see that Gu Hong went out in a hurry that morning and didn't even tie up the bun on his head properly.
"Okay, then I'll have someone heat up the water first!"
After receiving Shen Ningsi's praise, Gu Hong was in such a good mood. Even if he had grabbed the first bucket of well water in the new year, he would not have been as happy as he is now.
Looking at his back as he left in a hurry, Shen Ningsi's hands moved more swiftly.
Then she tied two small buns on An An's hair and tied two red hair ties on them.
As for Gu Yun'er, she had already dressed her up. The little girl looked pretty, and with the new velvet flower on her head, she looked particularly energetic.
After doing all this, Liu also brought up the hot water that had just been boiled.
Shen Ningsi was not idle and quickly washed the children. At this moment, Fang Xiwan, who had cooked the dumplings, walked in from outside with a smile.
"I guessed that you guys have almost finished washing up by now. Leave An An and Kang Kang to me. You should also go wash up and dress up quickly. The glutinous rice balls will be cooked in a while."
After Fang Xiwan finished speaking, she walked out with the two little babies, holding one by the hand.
At this moment, several stoves were lit in the kitchen.
The children will only be warmer there.
Ana Shen nodded, then picked up the towel and the strange-looking toothbrush beside him and started brushing.
After the whole family had finished eating the dumplings, the soldiers came over in groups of three or five to wish them a happy new year.
Fortunately, Shen Ningsi prepared a lot of melon seeds and candies this year, otherwise there wouldn’t be enough to share.
After two groups of wounded soldiers and their families left, the village chief of Wanning Village actually walked in from outside.
"Head, why are you here?"
Seeing the head of the village, Shen Ningsi and Gu Hong hurried to greet him, because he was followed by several elders of Wanning Village.
These are all elderly people!
If we talk about seniority, they are all their elders. How can it be right for elders to wish the younger ones a happy new year?
"Haha...it doesn't matter. You are the county lord appointed by the emperor, and they are all generals who defend the country. It is normal for us old guys to come here!" The head of the village said with a smile.
He had already discussed this matter with several elders in the clan. Not to mention their identities, even if Shen Ningsi saved the lives of their entire village this time, based on this point alone, it would be human nature for them to do more.
"Head of the village, come in quickly! I'm going to make you some glutinous rice balls!"
Although Shen Ningsi was cooking now, he did not show any arrogance. When he saw his elders, he still regarded himself as a junior.
He even didn't ask Liu from home to cook the dumplings.
During the Spring Festival, only very important guests can be entertained. When the headman heard her say this, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
"Okay, okay, then I'll have to trouble you, County Lady! We old guys are in for a treat today!"
The head of the village said with a smile.
What's the big deal about them, the elders, coming to pay New Year's greetings to the younger generations? After the New Year, they can brag everywhere about having eaten the meal cooked by the county lady herself!
By then, even the old guys in the next village will be very envious of them!
When they thought of this, the old people felt very good.
While they were eating the dumplings, several more groups of people arrived. Shen Ningsi was not there, so Gu Xiuwen and Gu Xiuwu acted like adults and received these people.
Gu Hong was here eating Tangyuan with several elders of the clan.
Even though he holds a high position and has great power, he is still very humble in front of his elders.
It's a matter of a person's character. As long as these people haven't done anything to wrong him, Gu Hong won't embarrass them.
In the afternoon, Gu Xiuwen and his two siblings went to see Mr. Du and Mrs. Du.
In this way, the first day of the new year ended in a very lively atmosphere, and most of the melon seeds and candies at home were eaten!
In the evening, the whole family was very tired, but they were still in a good mood!
An An and Kang Kang saw a lot of people today and were so excited that they couldn’t sleep.
The brother and sister were communicating in words that only they could understand.
Looking at this harmonious and beautiful scene, the corners of Shen Ningsi's mouth slowly rose.
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