Chapter 347 Playing Cards
Both the uncle and the aunt were very nice. They prepared a polite meeting gift for Xia Zhizhi and took out two more: "This is what your sister and your second sister-in-law prepared for you. They can't spare the time right now, so they asked me to pass it to you."
Xia Zhizhi happily accepted it, and everyone exchanged some polite words.
The Xia family still has a good family tradition and the members are very harmonious.
After all, the two old people don’t have a lot of wealth that would be worth a fight between their brothers and sisters.
The brothers each have their own business, and it's great that they help each other.
The poorer the family, the more likely it is that brothers and sisters will have conflicts and contradictions because of some petty profits, and eventually stop communicating with each other until they die.
In a large and prosperous family, everyone works towards the same goal.
Even if I have some free time, I would like to take a break. If I am really bored, don't I know to maintain my own network of contacts? I don't have the energy to make things difficult for the younger generation.
My uncle's family had a long journey, so they went back to their room early to rest after dinner.
Xia Zhizhi's three brothers and sisters had already moved back to Yuer Hutong, but the old lady was reluctant to leave Xia Zhizhi, so she still lived in Gongzhan Hutong.
The next day is New Year’s Eve.
We are now in the midst of a trend of breaking old customs. At the beginning of this year, the authorities issued a notice that there would be no Spring Festival holiday.
The situation in the countryside is a bit better. Some villages like to have fun and they can find a revolutionary reason to beat drums and gongs and set off firecrackers, and the whole village will celebrate the Spring Festival happily.
In the city, many units and factories had to continue working.
Anyway, Xia Zhizhi's parents and grandparents got up early in the morning and went to work, even her uncle and aunt were taken away.
Before leaving, Zeng Zelan also instructed: "You guys have fun at home, remember not to bully your sister. The second child and his family will be over in the afternoon, so we will have to have dinner later today. If the two little ones are hungry, there are snacks in the cupboard. Let the eighth and ninth children eat less, so that they won't be hungry at night."
After giving the instructions, Zeng Zelan thought for a moment and then told Xia Qingqing, "Zhizhi is still growing and will get hungry quickly. If she gets hungry, go to the kitchen and get her some meat."
The New Year's goods have already been prepared. This is the first real reunion year for the whole family, so the elders of the Xia family have prepared everything they can.
Xia Zhizhi also used her friends as an excuse to buy some wild game and dried goods.
There are also things like sea fish, shrimps and crabs. Although you can't eat them fresh, you can freeze them. In Beijing, the outside is a natural refrigerator. You can put things in the yard and they will stay fresh.
Master You is the head chef in the family kitchen, and he has the capable Ah Ju as his assistant. Xia Qingqing took a look around the kitchen, but was not able to help much. Instead, she seemed a little clumsy, so she had to leave again.
Nowadays, we are not allowed to set off firecrackers, burn incense, or post couplets. The house has been cleaned, and if I don’t go to the kitchen to help, I will be free.
Xia Qingqing thought about it and ran to Xia Zhizhi's room.
After returning to her room last night, Xia Zhizhi first took a bath in the private room, did her skin care and nail treatment, and watched a few episodes of TV before going to bed.
So I don't want to think about it at all at this moment.
Xia Qingqing saw Xia Zhizhi sleeping with her face rosy and adorable. She lay down beside her bed and rubbed her face against Xia Zhizhi's. She felt that her sister's face was so tender and her body was so fragrant. She liked her very much.
Xia Qingqing had just come in from outside, and her face was cold. Xia Zhizhi was woken up by the cold, yawned, and said in a daze, "Good morning, sister."
"It's late, Zhizhi." Xia Qingqing rubbed her face and pulled Xia Zhizhi out of bed: "Get up, it's New Year's Eve today, get up early."
After Xia Zhizhi washed her face and brushed her teeth, Xia Qingqing combed her hair into two Nezha-style buns, tied them with a red hairband, and changed her into a festive red cotton jacket before taking her to the living room.
Xia Zhizhi has some good points.
No matter what others feed her, she always says it is delicious.
No matter how others dress her up, she always closes her eyes and exaggerates how beautiful she is.
Fortunately, she looks okay and can handle some fancy outfits.
Because she is very cooperative, she is always happy when others take care of her.
The three brothers of the Xia family couldn't help laughing when they saw her dressed like this.
Xia Zhuoyue was even more blunt and said, "Why are you dressed like a firecracker?"
"Do you know how to appreciate it?" Xia Zhizhi pouted.
After all, Xia Zhuojun, the second cousin, was not that familiar with Xia Zhizhi. Fearing that the little girl would feel embarrassed, he quickly said, "That's fine, that's fine. This is how it should be during the New Year. It's so festive!"
Xia Zhuoyue scratched his head: "It's quite festive..."
Xia Zhizhi was too lazy to argue with Hanhan, so she shouted in the house, "Aju, I'm hungry!"
Ah Ju knew she was up and had already reached the living room door. As soon as she finished shouting, Ah Ju pushed the door open with a tray in her hand.
After moving the tray to the table next to her, Ah Ju pulled out the chair. Xia Zhizhi sat down, picked up the spoon, and started to eat her breakfast.
Shrimp wontons made by Ah Ju.
Xia Zhizhi's own brothers and sisters were already accustomed to Ah Ju turning on the stove for her, but this was the first time Xia Zhuojun saw it and her eyes widened.
Seeing Xia Zhizhi eating, Ah Ju poured her some hot tea, placed a towel beside her, and went to the kitchen to help.
He looked at Ah Ju and then at Xia Zhizhi, and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement: "When I look for a wife in the future, I have to follow Brother Xia Zhi's standards."
Xia Zhuoyue mocked him, "If you follow Xia Zhi's standard, I think your life will be in vain. Don't be so picky and try to find someone like our Zhizhi!"
Xia Qingqing glared at him: "If you can't speak, don't say anything. What's wrong with our Zhizhi?"
"I don't mean to say anything bad about her." Xia Zhuoyue touched his head awkwardly.
Anyway, as a younger sister, Xia Zhuoyue felt that Xia Zhizhi was completely ok, perfect as could not be more perfect.
But if he were asked to find a wife with Xia Zhizhi's personality, he felt it would not work.
Xia Zhuoyue wanted to explain but didn't know how to start. He felt like the more he explained, the worse the situation would be, so he simply stopped talking.
After Xia Zhizhi finished her meal, Xia Qingqing took out her poker cards and said, "We have nothing to do, let's play some cards."
Xia Zhuojun looked at Xia Zhizhi, who had an innocent look on her face. He didn't know if this kid had ever played cards before, so he said, "Wouldn't it be bullying if I played with you? I won't play anymore. You guys can play instead."
There was no point in letting her cousin just watch. Xia Qingqing said, "It's okay. The four of you play. I'll help Zhizhi check the cards."
After hearing what Xia Qingqing said, Xia Zhuojun sat down obediently. After all, there was neither a mobile phone nor a TV at the moment, and playing cards was indeed a good pastime.
Knowing that Xia Qingqing would help Xia Zhizhi to look at the cards, even if the child didn't know how to play, she wouldn't lose too badly. Xia Zhuojun was still in the mood to joke with Xia Zhizhi: "Let's just bet 1 cent. Don't cry if you lose later."