Chinese New Year is the most important day for ordinary people. It is a time to get rid of the old and welcome the new, and for families to reunite happily.
Jiang's mother informed Xu Zhiyi, and Xu Zhiyi asked Pei Yan about the engagement, which he naturally wanted more than anything.
These days, the women in the compound, whether they had something to do or not, wanted to talk to Jiang Mei.
It's nothing, I just want to gossip about where this future son-in-law of the Xu family came from.
When many people saw Pei Yan, they guessed that he had such a temperament that could only be cultivated by a wealthy family.
Jiang Mei understood Xu Zhiyi's intention and simply satisfied their curiosity by telling them half-truths about Pei Yan's family background.
"She's not some wealthy kid. She's from the same village where my daughter Zhiyi went to work. She helped Zhiyi out, and that's how we ended up dating."
"Oh my! He's still a country boy? How can I not think of him?"
"How could I lie to you? It's just that my girl likes him, and that guy is a good guy. I just like that he treats my girl well."
"How much money can a countryman have? You are such a good daughter, a real flower..." The woman from the Zhou family was not careful with her words and was about to say it in front of Jiang Mei.
Not noticing Jiang Mei's bad expression, the lady next to her pulled her sleeve.
"Zhou family, what are you talking about? Zhiyi and that young man are both good-looking and look like a good match."
Wang Guijia and Jiang Mei have always been good friends, so how could they allow others to speak like this about their own sisters? They quickly took over the conversation.
No matter what other people think in their hearts, they all say nice things.
Jiang Mei is popular in the compound. Although she is a bit aggressive, she is also cheerful and not a stingy person. When she heard them say this, a smile appeared on her face, but she did not lose her temper.
"After the New Year, my family waited for them to meet the elders of the man's family, and then the two families discussed having a meal together to finalize the marriage."
Jiang Mei said this only because Pei Yan was going to spend the New Year at Xu's house, and if she didn't show her attitude, it would be bad for Xu Zhiyi's reputation.
Outsiders can see the Xu family's attitude, and they will find a date in February to decide.
Her daughter said that there is a high possibility that both of them will go to college this year.
The two children have good grades. If they go to college together, those people will be jealous.
Jiang Mei thought to herself that the matter had not been settled yet, but she did not tell anyone.
She was very confident about her own girl and would only say it when she was sure.
It's just that I secretly told Xu Hai that Xu Hai was happy and would play chess with others outside when he had nothing to do. He was still happy even if he regretted his moves or lost.
Xu Zhiyi didn't know that her words made Xu's parents secretly happy for a long time.
As the New Year is approaching, Jiang Mei gave the red paper she bought from the supply and marketing cooperative to Xu Zhiyi, and asked her and Pei Yan to be responsible for writing and pasting Spring Festival couplets.
Pei Yan started practicing calligraphy when he was five years old. There was an old man in the compound who liked to write with a brush. Little Pei Yan saw him and picked up a brush to start painting with him.
Even at an age when he can’t even hold a pen steadily, he can still sit still.
The old man liked little Pei Yan, so he let him learn from him for a long time.
Later, the old man was taken away by his son. After Pei Yan returned to the countryside, he liked to write calligraphy when he was in a bad mood.
I can calm down as I write.
Xu Zhiyi knew that Pei Yan was good at calligraphy, so he naturally let him be in charge.
“May everything go smoothly every year, and may everything go well step by step.”
"Horizontal banner: Welcome the New Year."
Jiang Mei didn't know many words, so she asked Xu Zhiyi to read it to her.
"Okay, this word looks so neat. Shengzi, go get the paste."
"Okay, got it." Xu Sheng put down the broom in his hand.
The paste is homemade, using flour and water. It doesn't need to be too thick. It is simmered for a while and can be used to paste couplets after it cools down.
The black words on red paper, coupled with Pei Yan's calligraphy, are festive and beautiful.
The upper couplet is on the right, the lower couplet is on the left. The horizontal scroll is written from right to left.
Mr. Xu brought out a stool and was responsible for holding it. Xu Zhiyi stood a little further away to see if it was placed properly.
"A little more to the left, a little more to the right, okay, that's it."
Pei Yan pressed the Spring Festival couplets down, and the paste that had been applied in advance stuck to them. After waiting for a while, they would not fall off.
When an old man who knew how to read saw the Xu family putting up Spring Festival couplets, he came over to take a look.
"Good handwriting!" Uncle Wang is a retired technical worker from the factory. He wrote the Chunxi characters in his home himself. When he wrote them a little bigger, some of the strokes looked soft and ugly.
Pei Yan's calligraphy is written in a vigorous and powerful style, flowing like clouds and running water. It looks majestic from a distance and has a well-arranged density when viewed from close up.
“That’s great!”
"Xu girl, who in your family wrote this? Can you write one for my family too?" asked Uncle Wang.
The calligraphy was written by Pei Yan, so Xu Zhiyi naturally had to ask Pei Yan for his opinion.
As soon as the two looked at each other, Xu Zhiyi knew what Pei Yan meant.
"Uncle Wang, this was written by my girlfriend. My family didn't buy much red paper, so there is one piece left. I'll give it to you." Xu Zhiyi said.
Pei Yan entered the room and took the remaining piece of red paper.
"No, you still have to put it up at your house. I don't want it. I have red paper at home. I'll go back and get it." Uncle Wang walked very fast, not looking like a man in his seventies at all.
The neighbors who were attracted by Uncle Wang's voice also liked the Xu family's Spring Festival couplets very much.
"Zhiyi, I have some red paper at home. Can you give it to me to help write?" Wang Gui's family is on good terms with Jiang's mother. Whenever the two families have something delicious, they often serve a bowl to each other.
Xu Zhiyi ate a lot of food from Wang Gui's family.
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