Jiang Chunlai was also watching the elders playing chess when he suddenly noticed that Jiang Chunshan was missing. Turning around, he saw him squatting with the fourth brother killing fish.
I realized later that it was not right to wait like this to eat, so I went to the yard to chop wood.
Jiang Chunming saw that his three younger brothers were working while he, as the eldest, was having fun. He suddenly felt uncomfortable all over. He was also afraid that it would be impolite to leave Cai Li behind, so he was absent-minded during the game of chess and naturally lost.
"Brother, my godfather is very good at playing chess. You can learn from him. When you have learned it, you can play with me." Jiang Chunlin picked up the teapot to refill Cai Li's cup and glanced at Jiang Chunming.
Jiang Chunming understood and stopped fidgeting, concentrating on playing chess with Cai Li.
At noon, He Xiuyun cooked a table of dishes and set up two tables, one for adults and one for children.
During the New Year’s Eve dinner, Shen Qinghe cooked personally, with her three sisters-in-law helping her.
He Xiuyun and Dong Hongying are making dumplings.
The men were playing chess in the yard to entertain the children.
The children were running around in the yard.
The Jiang family's house is as lively as a market. Villagers who have nothing to do like to stroll around the front of the Jiang family's house. Although they cannot see what is going on inside, the aroma that comes out is very pleasant.
"Zhu Yinling, why are you here when you're not at home cooking for your daughter-in-law?"
Aunt Zhou was cracking melon seeds and originally wanted to find He Xiuyun to chat, but she didn't expect that there were guests at her house. When she saw Zhu Yinling standing at the door, she joked.
Zhu Yinling curled her lips and said, "You need something to cook." There was only a pound of meat and a few radishes at home, so there was nothing to do.
Unlike the Jiang family, the aroma of meat lingered all day long, and Taoyuan Village was almost marinated with it.
"Mom, are you going to starve me to death?" At this moment, Jiang Kun's wife stood not far away, with her hands on her hips, and yelled at Zhu Yinling.
Zhu Yinling was so frightened that she shuddered all over and said quickly, "I'll go back and do it right away." She didn't even bother to say hello to Aunt Zhou and trotted home.
Aunt Zhou shook her head as she watched, "In other families, the mother-in-law always bullies the daughter-in-law, but Zhu Yinling is different. She is scolded by her daughter-in-law like a grandson."
"If she doesn't do that, her life will be better with Qi Futian than with her filial son."
Aunt Liu happened to hear Aunt Zhou mumbling to herself and asked curiously, "Do you think Qi Futian and Qiu Feng have..."
"Whether there is one or not is not something we should worry about." Aunt Zhou glanced at Aunt Liu, "Gao Qiufeng is a lucky person. Even when she is crazy, there is still a man who is devoted to her."
If she had gone crazy, she would have frozen to death or starved to death outside.
Aunt Liu heard the hidden meaning of Aunt Zhou's words and shuddered.
Yes, Gao Qiufeng is quite lucky.
Qi Fusheng died, and Qi Futian took good care of her.
I don’t know how many lifetimes it will take to acquire such a blessing.
People like her who don't have this blessing should still take care of their health. Relying on men? It's better to believe that pigs in the pigpen can fly.
The Jiang family celebrated the New Year in a lively manner. Dong Hongying and her friends had never celebrated the New Year in such a lively manner before. They were reluctant to leave at night.
"Godmother, you and my two godfathers come over tomorrow morning." Shen Qinghe saw what Dong Hongying was thinking. In fact, if there was not enough room to sleep at home, she would not want to let them leave.
It was a lively and enjoyable day.
In this special era, everything is still in the process of exploration, including holidays.
Many places did not have the Spring Festival holiday. This situation continued until 1979. It was not until 1980 that the Spring Festival holiday system was officially returned.
Guanghua Garment Factory also only had two days off, the 30th and the 1st, and they had to go back to work on the 2nd.
"Okay." Dong Hongying's eyes lit up.
Everyone laughed.
Cai Li smiled and said, "I don't have this blessing. I have to go to the institute tomorrow. Let's get together again when we are free."
Cai Li had lived for most of his life, and this was the first time he had celebrated such a lively New Year. He was very grateful to Shen Qinghe for allowing him to experience the feeling of being surrounded by his children and grandchildren today.
Although neither the son nor the grandson belonged to him, he was satisfied when he heard Shen Qinghe and Jiang Chunlin call him godfather and the children call him grandpa.
One year like this in life is enough!
"Okay." Shen Qinghe looked at Cai Li and smiled, "Godfather, when you have time, come to Beijing to see us. I'll take you to eat shabu-shabu."
"Okay." Cai Li replied with a smile.
A few people stood at the gate of the courtyard and talked for a while. Dong Hongying, Tang Zemin and Cai Li reluctantly left on their bicycles.
The next day, Dong Hongying and Tang Zemin came to Jiang's house again carrying large and small bags.
After a day of lively activities, Shen Qinghe said to Dong Hongying and Tang Zemin during dinner, "Godmother, godfather, we will also leave the day after tomorrow. You can come to Beijing to play when you are free in the future."
Dong Hongying, who was originally smiling, knew when she heard Shen Qinghe's words that after today's separation, she didn't know when they would meet again.
His eyes were a little moist, "Okay, we will go to Beijing to find you when we are free."
"Godmother." Shen Qinghe held Dong Hongying's hand and winked at her. "Tang Hao will take the college entrance examination soon after the New Year. If nothing unexpected happens, he and Luo Ailan will settle down in Beijing. You and godfather can come to Beijing after you retire. By then, we will be no different from now."
Dong Hongying imagined it and found that it was indeed as Shen Qinghe said.
Most of the sadness in my heart dissipated, "You are right, there will be many more days like this for us to get together in the future."
Shen Qinghe nodded heavily.
Dong Hongying and Tang Zemin didn't ride their bicycles back to the county until dark.
Early the next morning, He Xiuyun started packing her things. Looking at her carrying large and small bags, she even prepared to take the pot away.
Shen Qinghe said with a smile, "Mom, there is everything in the capital, just bring some clothes for replacement."
"Besides, we are not not coming back. You can take the pot with you. How will we eat when we come back?"
He Xiuyun thought about it and took out the pot again.
Liu Hongmei and Chen Fenxia made some money following Shen Qinghe and were very confident.
I only packed the clothes for the whole family and didn't take anything else.
If you need anything, just go to Beijing and buy it.
Early in the morning on the third day of the New Year, Tang Zemin came to the Jiang family in a truck.
Tang Zemin looked at the crowd and said with a smile, "There are so many people. I might as well borrow the factory's car and take you to the train station. Hongying is already waiting there."
"Godfather, you are really thoughtful." Shen Qinghe said gratefully.
The four Jiang brothers moved their things into the carriage.
Shen Qinghe stood beside the car holding Doudou.
He Xiuyun and Jiang Jianguo checked the doors and windows of their home again and again, their eyes reddened.
They all knew that once they left, they didn't know when they would come back.
Although it is said that wherever a family is, that place is home.
But after all, I have lived in this home for most of my life, and I still feel reluctant to leave suddenly.
Shen Qinghe looked back unconsciously, pursed her lips, and walked over with Doudou in her arms.
"Dad, Mom, we will come back every year to celebrate the New Year!"
He Xiuyun's eyes lit up, "Really?"
Then he glanced at Doudou in Shen Qinghe's arms and shook his head, "Forget it. It's so far and the children will suffer with us."
"Why come back once a year?" Shen Qinghe said with a smile.
He Xiuyun smiled and nodded, "This will work."
He Xiuyun locked the gate and looked at it reluctantly.
"Xiuyun, you can go without worry. I'll come over when I have time." Aunt Zhou held He Xiuyun's hand reluctantly. She was happy for her daughter to live a good life, but she couldn't bear to let her go.
He Xiuyun nodded and handed her a key to the house. "Thank you for your help. Come over and check when everything is fine."
Aunt Zhou carefully put the key into her pocket and said, "Don't worry."
Most of the people in the village came to watch the fun.
Qi Zhongcai came over, looked at Jiang Chunlin and said, "Chunlin, you are the most promising person of our generation in the village. Have a good trip!"
Qi Zhongcai patted Jiang Chunlin on the shoulder, feeling very envious.
Jiang Chunlin nodded, "Thank you."
The truck drove away, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Everyone in the village stood at the door of the Jiang family and watched the truck disappear before their eyes, and no one moved.
The older generation never imagined that the Jiang family would later live a life that was like a dream.
In the crowd, a middle-aged woman with disheveled hair and a dirty face stared at the truck running away, feeling very annoyed.
This girl, how could she not see that she was a pearl?
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