Grandma Du and Grandpa Du looked at the things Chenchen and Anan bought for them and were very excited.
Grandma Du touched the military uniforms of the three children and said with a smile: "Zhenyu's wife, these uniforms look brand new. They must have been altered from new clothes."
Su Xieqiu nodded. "Sister Fang Hua is so thoughtful. She brought so many things with her last time. This time she bought a lot more and sent them over. She must have spent a lot of money."
Grandma Du agreed and said, "These all look like good things. They've spent a lot of money."
"Yes, but the New Year is coming soon. I will get some mountain products and send them to them then."
Su Xieqiu picked up the maroon wool sweater and gestured in front of Grandma Du.
"Grandma, this sweater is so soft and the color is beautiful. I'll make you a vest in the spring so you can wear it with your sweater."
"No need to do it, I have one. You made two for me last year, and I have a new one that I haven't worn yet." Grandma Du was afraid that Su Xieqiu wouldn't believe it, so she took it out of the cupboard to show her.
Su Xieqiu frowned when he saw several new clothes in the closet that had never been worn.
"Grandma, don't be reluctant. Our family doesn't need these. You and my grandpa shouldn't be so frugal in the future."
"Wear them, wear them. You made so many, how can you wear them all?" Grandma Du put the things in and closed the closet with a smile.
She held Su Xieqiu's hand, smiled and sighed: "Girl, your grandfather and I have enjoyed the good life with you. We have eaten more good food and worn more good clothes in the past few years than in this lifetime. It's worth it."
"Grandma, please don't say that. If it weren't for you and grandpa, Zhenyu and I wouldn't know how much suffering we would have to endure. We can't even handle these children."
Su Xieqiu pulled her to sit on the kang and said affectionately, "You and my grandfather should take good care of your health. Good days are yet to come for our family."
Han Zhenyu couldn't help but curl up the corners of his lips when he saw them talking so happily.
He packed up the package sent from Jing City and took the twins to the kitchen to get some food.
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Time passed quickly and it was the end of the year. Su Xieqiu bought a big bag of mountain products and asked Han Zhenyu to send it to Chenchen and Anan.
This year, Grandpa Du's niece is getting married, so he and Grandma Du want to go back to see her. After some consideration, the two elders decided to go back to Dujiatun for the New Year.
Uncle Du came to pick them up early, and brought a bag of shoes with him. Aunt Du made them for the family, and they would be perfect for next spring.
Su Xieqiu happily took it and packed a large basket of New Year's goods for Grandma Du and Grandpa Du to take back and eat.
Han Zhenyu's factory was closed on the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, and the transport team had stopped its business trips.
Han Zhenyu did not go to work and took a few days off to stay at home with his wife and children.
Sun Dahan and Luo Jie knew that he was on vacation, so the two families came over to play every day.
After a final discussion, the three families decided to celebrate the New Year together.
Han Zhenyu's house was spacious and had a fire wall, so they planned to have the New Year's Eve dinner at their house. The other two families brought the ingredients over.
While preparing the New Year's Eve dinner, Sun Dahan's wife happily told Su Xieqiu, "Zhenyu's wife, my eldest son has a girlfriend and will be getting married next year."
Su Xieqiu looked at her in surprise, thinking she had misheard, "Sister-in-law, what did you say? Tiezhu has a girlfriend? How old is he?"
Sun Dahan's wife smiled as she washed the pot: "My Tiezhu is already eighteen this year. She is the daughter of Yan's Brigade, one year younger than my Tiezhu. They will get engaged after the New Year and get married next winter."
Su Xieqiu still treated Tiezhu as a child, but she didn't expect that he was already eighteen years old.
In the 21st century, eighteen years old is still just a high school student.
But people of this generation get married early, and some start talking about their partner when they are 16 or 17 years old.
It’s not too early for Tiezhu to find a partner at the age of eighteen.
Su Xieqiu saw that she was smiling so hard that her teeth were showing, and he knew that she was very satisfied with this marriage.
She smiled and congratulated, "Sister-in-law, congratulations."
Sun Dahan's wife laughed happily. Zhang Xiujuan came over with the child in her arms. "Xie Qiu, sister-in-law, what are you two talking about? You look so happy."
Su Xieqiu brought a small stool for her to sit on, "Xiujuan, Tiezhu has a girlfriend now, and Sister Fengqin will be a mother-in-law next year. Look how happy she is."
"Oh my, is Tiezhu going to get married?"
Sun Dahan's wife said with a smile: "It will be after next autumn, but the specific date has not been decided yet."
She poured the meat into the pot and heard a "sizzling" sound. The aroma of onion, ginger, and meat spread throughout the kitchen.
In the yard, the children were waving colorful crayons in their hands happily.
The announcer's clear and pleasant voice of blessing came from the radio.
The year 1977 arrived amidst everyone's laughter and joy.
Spring is back, everything is reviving, and the Sanhua Brigade has begun spring planting.
Su Xieqiu is not planning to go to work this year. The college entrance examination is only a few months away, so she has to start reviewing.
Since having a child, Su Xieqiu has spent much less time reading.
Although she is very confident, she still can't be careless. It always helps to review more.
Han Zhenyu was also very hardworking. He never put down his book and completed several test questions given by Su Xieqiu every day.
When he was leaving for work, Su Xieqiu handed him a stack of papers and said, "These are two test papers. Give them to Yuejuan and Xiaohong and ask them to finish them when they have time. Then give them to me for marking. Also, be sure to read the book I gave them last time carefully. It's very useful."
"I know, wife. I've already told them." Han Zhenyu put the stack of papers in his bag and pushed his bicycle out the door.
Aunt Du’s daughter Xiaohong graduated from high school the year before last.
Han Zhenyu used his connections to get her into the union of the machinery factory. She was officially hired last year and is now a glorious union officer.
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