Chapter 36 Spring Festival of 1977
Although Mo Haoyue was not there, they still made rich preparations. Mi Xia was also very happy because the college entrance examination would be resumed at the end of this year.
Mo Zhixia is one year older, almost four years old, and has grown a lot taller.
This year's Spring Festival is more lively than in previous years, because the country has finally passed the turbulent decade and is about to usher in a new era.
On the night of New Year's Eve, Mi Xia brought out a lot of fireworks and firecrackers, saying that they were bought outside. This was the first year that our family had set off fireworks since they grew up, and the children had a lot of fun, and they even had something to show off.
On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Mi Xia gave each of the children one yuan as a lucky money, just like last year. The children kowtowed to Mi Xia and wished her a happy new year.
Mo Zhixia also followed his brothers and sisters and wished Mi Xia a happy new year, which made everyone laugh.
There was a movie showing in the county town that day, so the children finished their breakfast early and asked their parents to take them to the movies. The whole family carried their own small stools and walked to the place where the movie was showing.
There were many people on the road carrying small stools and melon seeds and peanuts, all going in the same direction.
The winter was particularly cold at that time. People nearby shivered when the wind blew. Mi Xia felt cold even wearing thermal underwear and down jacket. She wanted to go home very much.
We were also afraid of spoiling everyone's fun, so luckily the leader took the low temperature into consideration and moved the screening location to an auditorium not far away.
People around said one after another: "It's good now, it's not cold anymore. People who are blown by the wind on the other side will be crazy."
"Who said it wasn't? Fortunately, our leader understands us, otherwise we would still be standing in the cold wind."
Due to the change of venue, the movie didn't start until 9 o'clock, and everyone sat next to each other, which also had its advantages, as it was warm.
There are also disadvantages. Some people haven't taken a shower for who knows how long. The pungent smell goes straight into Mi Xia's nose and makes her feel sick.
She endured the movie in great agony until the end. When she saw everyone disperse, she took a deep breath and felt a little better.
She doesn't want to come to such crowded places again.
After arriving home, Mi Xia went straight into the space and took a shower. Only then did she feel alive again. After washing some fruits, she continued to study on her own in the space.
I have to work harder and take time to read more during the day. Apart from the necessary things, Mi Xia has been self-studying in the space. It can't be considered self-study, after all, she has a computer, and there are many great lectures on the computer.
The New Year was over, and everyone went to class or school. Mi Xia bought some clothes and asked Zhang Hongxia to make some clothes for her.
Zhang Hongxia complained to Mi Xia a few days ago, "Little sister, I just can't sit still. Since I moved here, I eat well and drink well, but I just feel like I have nothing to do every day."
"When I was in the village, I worked in the fields every day and was exhausted. I thought it would be great if I didn't have to work one day. It would be so comfortable to eat and drink at home every day."
"This is such a life. I feel like I have nothing to do. I am always dissatisfied."
Mi Xia nodded in agreement, but wondered in her heart whether she could let her sister-in-law set up a stall to sell some things, such as braised food or cold skin and noodles.
We are not allowed to open shops now, otherwise it would be much more convenient if we buy a shop. If we cannot open a shop, setting up a stall is also a good option, but we have to walk a longer way.
I just don't know if Zhang Hongxia is willing to do it. "Sister-in-law, I have an idea. I'll tell you if it works."
"You can make braised food, right? You can make more and set up a stall at the market. In summer, you can make cold noodles. This way you will have something to do and make some money. What do you think?"
Zhang Hongxia only thought about it for half an hour before nodding and agreeing. Others were afraid of being embarrassed by setting up a stall, but she was not. She was just afraid of having no money. The two of them hit it off immediately.
Mi Xia found a stall selling pork and negotiated a price with 놛. From then on, 놛 would sell all the pig offal and pig heads from the stall to her.
I bought some by the way and will make a little to test the waters. If it sells well, I can make more tomorrow.
After they came back, the two of them started to cook it until it was ready for dinner. Mi Xia also took some to try the taste.
"Mm, it's delicious. I can make these often in the future." Mi Qiu ate with great satisfaction.
"Yes, mom, let's eat this tomorrow. It's so delicious."
Zhang Hongxia's confidence increased when she heard what they said, so she asked, "Do you think I can make money by selling this?"
Mi Qiu was stunned for a moment before looking at Mi Xia, "It's not a good time for my little sister to do business now."
Mi Xia knew that those who sold things nowadays were inferior to others. Make money. We can save some money in the county, or follow her to Kyoto to buy a storefront.
"Brother, my sister-in-law wants to do it. She has nothing to do at home every day, so let her try it. If she doesn't like it, she can just stop doing it."
Zhang Hongxia: "Boss, I have nothing to do at home, let me try it, you all said it tastes good."
Mi Qiu: "Okay, then do it if you want to. If you don't want to do it anymore, I'll support you."
"Thank you, sir."
The matter was settled. Mi Xia found a furniture making place and asked them to make a cart with wheels so that Zhang Hongxia could push it to set up the stall.
The next day after the car was booked, Zhang Hongxia got up earlier than ever before. She was very excited about doing business and making money.
After making breakfast early, she went to the pork stall that Mi Xia had agreed with. Mi Xia woke up only after Zhang Hongxia bought the things.
"Sister-in-law, why did you get up so early?"
"I was so worried that I couldn't sleep. Now I have got all the materials."
Mi Xia didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It made sense that Zhang Hongxia must be excited to do this for the first time, so she said, "Sister-in-law, I'll help you after breakfast."
Zhang Hongxia responded and started to clean up. The first thing she cleaned was the pig's large intestine. She put it in a basin, added appropriate amount of flour and salt, and rubbed it with a knife to clean the pig's large intestine. She repeated the cleaning four times.
Then turn the pig intestine over, remove the fat inside, add a bowl of flour and continue kneading.
Wash it with clean water and then turn it over to rinse. The steps for cleaning pig large intestine are so complicated. There are many things to clean and then braise.
So it was very time-consuming, and it would take until four or five in the afternoon to finish all this. Zhang Hongxia didn't dare to go for the first time, so she took Mi Xia and the two little girls with her.
Mi Xia had picked out a spot yesterday where many people were setting up stalls. She asked Zhang Hongxia to park there, and she opened the large basin on the side of the car.
The fragrance drifted with the wind, and many people came over after smelling it. Mi Xia had just asked Zhang Hongxia to take some, chop it up and put it in a bowl, so that anyone who came could taste it before buying.
Each person can only try one piece, and if you want to eat more, you need to buy it. Sure enough, many customers who have tried it bought one directly. The business was very popular and it was sold out in a short while.
Mi Xia: "Sister-in-law, let's go home. Brother is about to get off work."
Zhang Hongxia still relies on your disbelief, and it's sold out already? She made less every day and was afraid that she wouldn’t be able to sell out on the first day, so she sold out all in a short while?
The money earned was more than the boss's daily salary. "Are there any more? I want to buy one too."
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