Chapter 130 129. A Spring Night is Worth a Thousand Gold
It seems to have hit the funny spot.
Lei Li was so happy that he leaned on Zhou Yi and laughed for a long time. The low laughter vibrated in his chest, making Zhou Yi confused and blushing.
"What are you laughing at?"
"You're really cute."
The smile in Lei Li's eyes was like tiny stars, and the movement of caressing Zhou Yi's face was charming.
"This kind of private item is naturally new. You believed it so easily, and even went to Mengluo to buy medicine... If he really knew what you were going to use it for, wouldn't you be so ashamed as to dig a hole and bury yourself in it?"
“Not to the extent that…”
Zhou Yi paused.
If Meng Luo really knew about this, he probably wouldn't mind. Although he was a little naive, his father was not an honest man. He would bring a concubine into the house every two years, and he had seen and heard a lot of dirty things.
But Zhou Yi was really embarrassed.
Before he traveled through time, back in the modern era, some soldiers in the dormitory were watching pornographic videos and asked him to watch them with them, but he refused. Later, one of his friends went to solicit prostitution, and he reported the den to his friend who was in charge, who was responsible for the crackdown.
Even kissing outside was considered disgraceful, so she asked Mengluo to buy things for sex...
Forget it.
"All medicines are poisonous. It's better not to use this kind of thing...it's better to use it less."
"I'll do as you say."
Lei Li kissed the corner of his lips and chuckled, "Didn't you say that a night of spring is worth a thousand gold... Beautiful scenery, warm fragrance and beautiful women, my husband, please don't let them go to waste."
“…That’s not how this poem is used.”
"I'm only a beginner, but you're a master. Please teach me how to use it..."
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Making love.
Flower arranging and Nong Yu.
It was already noon when Lei Li woke up, but getting up early was not required on the first day of the new year, and since they had been staying up for so long, the Liu family members of the Lei family got up a little late.
Zhou Yi was not on the bed.
Outside in the yard, one could hear the sounds of Sister Huaer and the others playing and setting off firecrackers, and the birds on the porch were chirping. These were the birds that Lei Dashan kept to entertain himself in his spare time.
Feel refreshed.
He only felt a little sore in his waist and legs, and had applied ointment. The bed was clean and comfortable. The hot water bottle at his feet should have gotten cold after a night, but it was warm now. Zhou Yi must have changed the water in with hot water.
Lei Li got up and stood by the bed to get dressed. Out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of something colorful under the pillow. It was the brocade bag that contained the medicinal jade.
Open it.
The medicinal jade in the bag was also clean.
Lei Li was thinking about what happened last night. He held the medicinal jade in his palm with his slender fingers and played with it, a satisfied and happy smile flashing between his brows.
This Yaoyu is truly worthy of its reputation.
"squeak"
Zhou Yi gently pushed the door open and came in. Just as he was about to speak, he saw the warm-colored long jade being played with by Lei Li's fingertips. His face immediately turned red. He closed the door tightly and ran over to put the jade into the brocade bag and hid it.
"Why are you taking it out in broad daylight..."
"We're in our room, what are you afraid of?"
Seeing that he was in a panic, Lei Li raised the corner of his lips, and used the hand that had played with the medicinal jade to pull Zhou Yi's hand, scratching his palm with the tip of his index finger. Zhou Yi immediately blushed and pulled his hand back.
"Other people might come in, like maids or maids coming in to clean or bring water, etc. It would be bad if they saw it."
Zhou Yi tried not to think about Yao Yu and what happened last night. He said sternly, "It's almost noon, and the firecrackers for opening the door haven't been lit yet. Mom and Dad said they'll light them after you get up."
People in the county town like to set off fireworks at midnight, and then set off red firecrackers at the door when they open the door early in the morning. This means good luck and good fortune, and they pray for a smooth year without illness or disaster.
Anyone in the city who has some spare money will buy some firecrackers, no matter how big or small, and set them off.
There is no such custom in rural villages, mainly because of poverty. In addition, the county town is far away and the villages are not close to each other. Vendors selling firecrackers don’t like to carry their loads here, as they don’t make much money and it’s tiring.
Therefore, villagers prefer to exchange things with each other as New Year gifts. Basically, they are their own products and do not cost any money. Everyone shares in the joy and is happy.
"Isn't that going to be late for the auspicious time?"
"Not too late."
Zhou Yi said as he walked out with Lei Li, "It's unlucky after noon. It's only a little after 9:00, so I wanted to come and see if you're awake."
The firecrackers had already been hung on the gate of Lei's house.
There is a long bunch on each side, like two dense clusters of firecracker flowers. When the fire is lit, the firecracker flowers bloom with a crackling sound, and the petals explode and fall to the ground with a bang.
The doorway is all red, and the spring couplets with gold characters on a red background make it look particularly festive.
These Spring Festival couplets were written by Zhou Yi.
[No illness, no pain, no worries, but gold, silver and culture]
Lei Li particularly likes these two couplets, so he wrote them again this year. His parents and grandparents also like them, so they posted them early before the New Year, as well as window decorations and other things.
At that time, Lei Li was busy settling accounts.
The account books of the two prefectures, Sichuan restaurants, dessert shops, herbal tea shops, home-cooked meals, stewed soup restaurants and chili businesses add up to a lot. Even if they have passed through the hands of the Meng family, he still has to calculate them.
He took his family out to play and spent a few days with Zhou Yi. Lei Li was accumulating work, but he didn't want to leave it until after the New Year, so he was busy all day long.
Zhou Yi is also busy.
The Sichuan restaurant was closed from the first to the seventh day of the Lunar New Year. On the twenty-ninth day of the lunar year, customers rushed with their families to eat the last hot pot and spicy dishes of the year. Zhou Yi was caught by Chen Xiang and forced to watch the restaurant.
The elders in the family didn't let them help with pasting Spring Festival couplets, window decorations, and New Year pictures, nor did they let Lei Li and Zhou Yi do anything else, such as cleaning the yard, making sausages, bacon, and duck, buying New Year goods and gifts, or buying new clothes.
Social interactions are indispensable during the New Year holidays.
Liu Ye'er and Lei Dashan didn't quite understand any of this, but the housekeeper they hired was no pushover.
The New Year gifts were given to Liu Xiaocao's family, Zhu Dafu's family, County Magistrate Xu Xingzhe's family, other restaurants, and those who had dealings with Zhou Yi and Lei Li and could not be neglected. All of them were returned according to their close relationship and status, and there was nothing wrong with it.
All the invitations were declined.
Lei Li used this as an excuse to recuperate at home after giving birth.
Although he is full of energy and has no problem attending ten or eight events, it is tiring to just smile and agree with a bunch of people. It would be better for him to go out for a walk with his family more often.
noon.
Zhu Dafu's family and Meng Luo both came to Lei's house, had New Year's dinner, and kept in touch with each other. Meng Luo also took the opportunity to talk about the bitterness of love.
He didn't go back to Zhongchuan this year, thinking that he could live happily here without having to endure the nagging and urging of his parents to get married. Unexpectedly, he fell head over heels in love.
But no one paid much attention to him.
Although he was kept (bought) by Mengluo, he didn't even look at him kindly. Mengluo was so anxious that he could only come to Lei Li and Zhou Yi to think of a solution.
"This person is all yours and stays in your home. Ask him why he is unhappy."
Lei Li said with interest.
Meng Luo's face turned bitter when he heard this. "He said I was short and he didn't like people shorter than him. Who knew he could grow so tall? Besides, I'm already 20 years old and I can't grow any taller."
Lei Li, who was taller than Meng Luo, patted his shoulder and gloated, "Being short is indeed a disadvantage. I don't like guys shorter than me. Otherwise, why don't you stand on stilts every time you see him?"
"Will this work?"
Seeing Meng Luo was dumbfounded and actually considering the feasibility of stilt walking, Zhou Yi sighed and said, "Good things take time. You should spend some time with him. If he really doesn't want to, you can't force him."
"That's what I said."
Meng Luo was miserable. "He ignored me, didn't accept my gifts, and never said a word to me. I don't know how to get along with him."
"Have you had a frank talk with him? As long as it doesn't involve any bottom line issues, you should be able to work things out. It's not easy to find a true lover these days, and it would be a shame to miss out."
"I'll try."
"You should be more gentle. You can't be impatient when pursuing someone."
Zhou Yi paused, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, "If you two are together, when will you marry him? You can't just leave him here without any status. What will become of him?"
"this……"
Meng Luo was stunned for a moment. "I haven't thought about it yet. When I heard he was leaving, I got anxious and bought him. I never thought about getting married..."
As he spoke, Meng Luo's expression became even more bitter.
Although the Meng family is not a famous family, they are well-known in Zhongchuan. He is the wife of the wife and is spoiled. She will definitely not agree to this marriage.
That actor was not a big star like Zhongchuan who was famous in the capital. He was just a little famous. He was a scholar, farmer, merchant, and artisan, and his acting career belonged to the lower class.
"If you can't even give them a name, you'd better let them go as soon as possible."
Zhou Yi frowned, strongly disapproving of Meng Luo's behavior.
But think about it, he listened to Lei Li's nonsense and ran home to ask his father for money. He is not a mature, stable and well-planned person.
"I've even prayed to the Goddess of Marriage several times, but why is my marriage still so bumpy..."
Mengluo sighed for a moment.
He was worried if he couldn't win other people's hearts, and he was worried even if he won other people's hearts. He was so worried that he didn't eat much, and then ran to see his heart to feel better.
——No matter whether it succeeds or not, it’s not illegal to take a few more glances.
I went back to my parents’ home on the second day of the Lunar New Year.
Liu Ye'er's parents' home were brought home by Lei Li, so she didn't need to go back. Her uncle's wife died of illness early in life, and they haven't had much contact in recent years. It would be enough to send some New Year gifts back.
Liu Qishu was going back to her parents' home with Liu Guo, and Sister Huaer and Xiao Liumu would naturally go too. Lei Li gave them the carriage and the coachman, so they could go back and forth in one day.
The seventh day of the Lunar New Year.
A Sichuan restaurant reopened, set off firecrackers, and held some small promotions and discounts. It was soon packed with customers.
Lei Li's health has almost recovered, and he goes back to the restaurant with Zhou Yi to work.
However, Zhou Yi's work is not as busy as Lei Li's. He goes home to see his baby whenever he has time. The baby is now four months old and can roll over skillfully. He is much more playful than before.
This year's winter ended earlier than last year and was warmer. The port was open for business quickly, but it was still far from the time for spring plowing in the fields, so my grandparents decided to stay at Lei's house for a few more days.
Until the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month.
Also known as the Shangsi Festival, Spring Lantern Festival, and Yuan Festival, this is the most important festival in the Dayou Dynasty besides the New Year, because it is the birthday of the Heavenly Official.
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