Chapter 65 The New Year's Eve (1)
"Wanxiu, let's go." Zhao Guoqiang greeted his mother-in-law almost as soon as he arrived at Xu's house. After delivering the child to her, he turned around and walked quickly back without stopping. He was afraid that Xu Wanxiu would wait too long for him at the gate of the village.
Xu Wanxiu followed the voice and looked over, and saw Zhao Guoqiang walking steadily, but in such a cold day, sweat broke out on his face.
She hurriedly took out a small cotton towel from the package, walked to Zhao Guoqiang's side to help him wipe his sweat, and muttered, "You don't have to be in a hurry, I'll just wait here, I won't go anywhere, let alone I'm not tired."
Since she gave birth to a baby, she always carried a small cotton towel wherever she went, so that she could wipe her mouth and sweat easily. Even if she didn't bring the baby with her today, Xu Wanxiu still habitually brought one, which came in handy at this moment.
"It's okay, I just walked in a hurry, I just sweated a little, let's continue walking." Zhao Guoqiang leaned down slightly, just following the movements of Xu Wanxiu's hands, enjoying such warmth It was comfortable, but I was afraid that Xu Wanxiu would be tired from carrying her hands.
After a while, he took the cotton towel himself, wiped it casually between his face and forehead, put the cotton towel in his pocket, and greeted.
Seeing that he wiped the sweat off his face, Xu Wanxiu smiled and nodded, "Okay, then let's go." The
couple walked all the way, because they were afraid that it would be too late to arrive at the county seat, Xu Wanxiu also deliberately accelerated the speed. Zhao Guoqiang adjusted his pace to suit her. When I got to the county seat, it was earlier than expected.
Zhao Guoqiang led Xu Wanxiu forward, paying attention to the people on both sides from time to time, and guarding it with his hands, for fear that the little girl would be hit by someone accidentally. He couldn't help frowning and said, "Today there are a lot of people." At this
moment, everyone was wearing heavy cotton coats, walking together in pairs, in grain and oil stores, in supply and marketing cooperatives, and in department stores. Among them, there are many people in the grain and oil store and the grocery store. The most crowded place is the place that sells pork, which has long been lined up.
Xu Wanxiu shook her head helplessly and said, "It is indeed a lot more than before. Maybe everyone is happy. It seems that today's pork is not available. Let's go to the department store first."
The last time they came to the county seat, most of them either worked in the factory and worked in the fields to earn work points, or they stayed at home to rest.
"Okay, then let's go first with fewer people." Zhao Guoqiang replied, he let go of the little girl's hand, wrapped her shoulders and walked to the far right, and continued to walk forward.
Zhao Guoqiang was quite familiar with the layout of the county town several times, so he took people directly to the department store. Since he was here, Xu Wanxiu was unambiguous, and he followed a row of counters to look at them one by one, and if he was interested, he would ask the salesperson to take them out.
Xu is because there are so many people, the salesperson today is a little impatient, not only talking loudly, but also a little impatient when Xu Wanxiu asks her to help bring the items out of the counter, and directly reaches out and takes the items out. Shaking it, he said with a cold face, "Look at it for yourself."
Zhao Guoqiang was a little angry when he saw it. He couldn't bear the little girl being treated with such anger. After all, no one was someone else's punching bag.
"Forget it." Xu Wanxiu felt the displeasure of the people beside her, she scratched her little finger in his generous palm to show comfort, and said to him with a smile on her face.
Zhao Guoqiang was instantly dumbfounded. He was scratched by the little girl's action, so he nodded and said, "Okay, let's look at the others."
There is no need to be unhappy because of others' unhappiness in such a good day. And destroy your good mood. Xu Wanxiu handed the item back to the salesperson, "We've finished reading it, thank you, comrade." After saying that, she pulled Zhao Guoqiang to the next counter.
Some salespeople couldn't bear their irritability, and some salespeople were happy even though they were impatient in their hearts. Xu Wanxiu asked her to help take out the items on the counter and take a look, and she did everything.
This is the correct way for you to come and go. Xu Wanxiu was happy and bought the things that were pleasing to the eye. Zhao Guoqiang followed him and actively paid for the tickets.
After the couple left, the previously cheerful salesman also restrained his smile and couldn't help muttering, "It's really weird." She also found it funny, which woman usually rushes to buy so many things, and how many are there? Men would be so eager to stand by and wait to pay for the tickets.
After visiting the department store, Xu Wanxiu and Zhao Guoqiang went to the supply and marketing agency again. This time, their goals were quite clear. They mainly came to buy groceries and candies, and they were good for entertaining people at home.
Zhao Guoqiang thought of his mother-in-law's side, and he asked Xu Wanxiu, "Wanxiu, what should we bring when we go back to my mother's house in the second year of junior high? It seems to be a little less than last year.
" Packaged back. This year, because Mother Xu came to the family building to help take care of their family, the respect in this is a bit stronger, not to mention the closer to the eldest brother of the Yue family.
Xu Wanxiu thought for a while and said, "How much do we take from my parents' family this time, I guess everyone will be watching, so don't be too early." She already had a plan in her heart, and said, "When the time comes, we will take a pound of brown sugar, a A pound of Fuqiang powder, a pound of pork, twelve eggs, and a pound of candy."
Such a homecoming ceremony is considered rich, and who in the countryside can bring so many things home? That is rare.
After listening, Zhao Guoqiang nodded with satisfaction and said, "Then let's settle it first, we will buy these things back together later."
After having a goal, the two went directly to the corresponding counter to buy candy, brown sugar, For Fuqiang powder, the eggs have to be bought at the market, and the meat will be saved tomorrow before Zhao Guoqiang will go to the county town to buy it.
The two went home with big bags and small bags. It was fine from the county seat to the village gate. As soon as they entered the village, some enthusiastic people began to greet them, "Oh, Guoqiang and your daughter-in-law, just came back from shopping in the county seat. You guys are having a really good time, I can smell the sweetness of this brown sugar."
The old woman said that she was about to step forward to pick up the package in Xu Wanxiu's hand, trying to see what was inside. . As for Zhao Guoqiang's toughness and cold face, she didn't dare to touch the bad head. On the contrary, this country's strong daughter-in-law smiles at everyone, and looks soft.
Unexpectedly, Xu Wanxiu turned sideways to avoid it, she still had a smile on her face, and jokingly said, "Auntie, this brown sugar is used to honor your mother when you go back to your mother's house in the second year of junior high school. I think your family usually makes brown sugar a lot. Drinking water, you can smell it all at once."
"You!" The old woman was so unhappy that Xu Wanxiu avoided it. Short of breath, I felt that I was being laughed at by a young man.
At this time, who doesn't treat brown sugar water as a treasure, then when you go to work in the field and go home, you can drink a mouthful of brown sugar water. Most people in the village do not have this condition, and the old woman's family is no exception.
Her ears were sharp, and when she heard that this brown sugar was going to be taken back to honor her parents' family, she secretly cursed in her heart, why did her daughter not have such a good life. The old woman was about to scold when she saw Zhao Guoqiang standing beside Xu Wanxiu. His eyes seemed to be frozen, but it was actually colder than the cold wind, which made people shiver.
I heard that Zhao Guoqiang was able to drive his own father out of the house for the sake of his daughter-in-law. The old woman was afraid that she would talk again, so he picked it up from behind the collar like an eagle catching a chicken and left without saying a word. , turned around and ran away.
Xu Wanxiu shook her head and smiled helplessly, "Let's go, let's go home first, I'm tired of carrying all these things." That's how living in the village is, there are many people watching the fun and being curious, and the distance between people is close. , There are not so many rules, I often do whatever I want.
She is not the only one like the old woman. Since people have just been scared away, Xu Wanxiu doesn't bother to worry about her. She looked at Zhao Guoqiang with cold eyes, because she couldn't get her hands free when she was carrying something, Xu Wanxiu touched Zhao Guoqiang's cold shoulder with her thin shoulder, and said with a friendly smile, "Let's go.
" When he came back to his senses, the moment he looked at the little girl, his eyes were full of tenderness, and he said with a smile, "Okay, let's go home first."
Both of them tacitly stopped talking about the old woman.
After placing the purchased things, there are almost no drawers and cabinets that can be used in the whole kitchen. Zhao Guoqiang looked at the kitchen full of home atmosphere with satisfaction, and said with a smile, "When I go to buy the meat tomorrow morning, all the things I need for this New Year will be ready."
He looked at the man sitting on the chair resting Xu Wanxiu asked, "Let's buy more pork, a pound of spareribs, and a chicken, just in time to make chicken soup. You like crucian carp, I'll go to the market tomorrow to see if there is any. Buy some and come back." They
all said that a feast would not be complete without chicken, Zhao Guoqiang prefers chicken, and crucian carp is his favorite, Xu Wanxiu also rarely returned, she nodded and smiled and replied, "Okay, then you go to the festival tomorrow. Let's take a look at the market and buy more. Anyway, we are at home these days, and we always have to eat meat, and it's not too much."
What's more, the meat is expensive, and it has to be bought with a rare meat ticket. This is equivalent to the chicken, duck and fish. Xu Wanxiu said with a smile, "This year has been more lively than last year."
Last year in the family building, she had a big belly again. It helps to keep things simple. At that time, when we ate together on New Year's Eve, the food was a little lighter, but it was more peaceful and happy. With the enthusiasm of the villagers in the village this year, it must be more lively.
"That's the truth, it's a different experience." Zhao Guoqiang found a chair opposite Xu Wanxiu and sat down, he nodded in response. Although there were a lot of troubles during this time, but seeing Xu Wanxiu and Bao Bao was happy, Zhao Guoqiang was also happy.
After he took a break, he went out to pick up the baby from Xu's house.
After the baby was picked up by Mother Xu in the morning, he didn't feel uncomfortable at all, sitting on the ground and playing happily. Mother Xu took care of her for so long, and she was familiar with them. With two brothers, Xu Yuanhong and Xu Yuenlang playing with her, the baby had long forgotten that his parents were not around.
The more you play, the faster your energy is spent, and your baby will soon be hungry. She didn't play with Xu Yuanhong and Xu Yuanlang anymore, she just turned her head and looked at Xu's mother's shriveled mouth, "Ahhhh."
Mother Xu immediately understood what the child meant, it was clearly hungry. "Fortunately, your mother has already prepared, and grandma will go to make Ning Ning milk essence to drink." Mother Xu smiled and pinched the baby's face as she told her. Picking up the child, Mother Xu walked into the kitchen to prepare the baby with malted milk.
Just now when Mother Xu talked about soaking in wheat milk essence, little Xu Yuanhong was a little older and could restrain himself, but his eyes brightened, recalling the sweet taste, he couldn't help swallowing.
Xu Yuenlang's reaction was even more direct. He couldn't hide his thoughts, and a three-year-old child didn't need to restrain himself. He rushed up and followed behind Mother Xu, shouting, "Sweet Mai. Milk essence, milk, I want to drink it too."
In his impression, malted milk essence, which he has tasted once or twice by chance, has a supreme status, it is the real "top of the food chain". Just taking such a small sip, the sweet taste lingers in your mouth and tongue, you can reminisce about the last day.
Hearing that the little grandson kept shouting outside, Mother Xu also had a big head. She was used to coaxing Ning Ning like this in the family building, and she didn't care that the two grandsons were listening by the side just now.
At the moment, she is also entangled. The wheat milk essence that this girl gave this morning is also the baby's ration. How can it be given to the little grandson Huo Huo? Mother Xu turned to look into the eyes of the little grandson, and coaxed with a smile, "My little sister is hungry, this wheat milk essence has to be soaked for my sister to drink, Xiao Lang is good, I will make something delicious for you later."
Xu Yuen Lang was very lonely after hearing this . . Although he is small, he also knows that the milk usually hurts him, and he is also a person who speaks the truth. Afraid that the commotion would continue like this, there would be no more "delicious food", so he had to make a circle with his hands and fingers together, and replied in a muffled voice, "Okay, then you must make it for me. Food."
"Well, milk must be what you say." Seeing her little grandson agree, Mother Xu quickly smiled and hurriedly carried the baby into the kitchen, for fear that the child would be hungry later.
This time, Xu Yuen Long didn't follow him anymore. He stopped in place, looking in the direction of the kitchen and didn't know what to think. He is obviously still a three-year-old child, but standing in the aisle alone like this adds a bit of adult loneliness.
Fortunately, my brother Xu Yuanhong came after him. He patted his younger brother, who was one head short, and said, "Let's go back to play." Xu Yuenlang's eyes suddenly flashed, and he held his hand tightly. Brother's hand, the brothers walked back to the living room.
The baby was nestled in Mother Xu's arms, opening her mouth to drink the malted milk that was fed to her mouth. She narrowed her eyes in enjoyment, and slapped her little mouth from time to time.
The two children Xu Yuanhong and Xu Yuenlang just sat and watched, swallowing desperately, but their noses were sucking hard. The air floating in the air is all sweet malted milk essence.
Fortunately, the adults usually teach well, they just envy my sister for being able to drink this sweet malted milk essence, and there are no extra malicious thoughts.
When Zhao Guoqiang came to Xu's house, the baby was full of food and drink, and he was having a good time with his two brothers. Even his father came, he just glanced at it lightly, then lowered his head and continued to play.
"Mother, I'm here." Zhao Guoqiang greeted Mother Xu with a smile.
Mother Xu said happily when she saw him coming, "Hey Guoqiang, you came back so early? You and Xiuxiu haven't been in the county for a long time." It takes nearly two hours to walk back and forth from the village to the county. What can you do in the morning?
Zhao Guoqiang said with a smile, "Mother, Xiuxiu and I really went to three places, the department store, the supply and marketing cooperative, and the market, and bought all the things we should buy. There are quite a lot of people in the county today. I feel cramped when I walk on the road, so I just came back after buying things.”
In Xu’s mother’s impression, her son-in-law was telling the truth, and there was absolutely no exaggeration, so when she heard these words, she believed it, even I can only imagine how crowded it was. She nodded again and again and said, "That's right, there are so many people, so we won't crowd with them. When there are fewer people coming back to visit the county, there's no rush."
Zhao Guoqiang sat down for a while and saw The baby yawned and said to Mother Xu, "Mother, Ning Ning is too sleepy at the moment, I will take her home to sleep now, so as not to sleep here later, it will be even more difficult to carry back. ."
Mother Xu quickly smiled and nodded, "That's fine, you can take Ning Ning home first, this child has been playing for a long time, but he is very energetic today."
"There are Xiaohong and Xiaolang playing with her, Ning Ning is naturally happy." Zhao Guoqiang said with a smile, he squatted in front of the baby and coaxed, "Ning Ning, mother is waiting for you at home, daddy will take you home first?"
He picked up the baby and stood up . , Fortunately, this child is really tired and sleepy at the moment, and he didn't struggle too much. He directly wrapped his hands around his father's neck and lay on his shoulders. The child looked at the two older brothers with vivid eyes, and waved his hands from time to time.
The two children Xu Yuanhong and Xu Yuenlang were also reluctant to part with their sister, but the three of them had been playing for a long time. Now facing the serious uncle, they didn't dare to say anything more, so they could only shout, "Sister, let's go next time. Let's go to play with you again."
Mother Xu patted the little heads of her two grandsons with a smile and said, "Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, everyone is celebrating the New Year at home, so there is no time to care for the two of you. The day after tomorrow, your aunt and uncle will I will bring my sister to our house, so you can play again." The
two children seemed to be in disbelief, and looked at Zhao Guoqiang subconsciously.
Zhao Guoqiang smiled and nodded and said, "Mother is right, my sister will come here to play with you
again the day after tomorrow." "Okay." Xu Yuanlang clapped his palms happily, Xu Yuanhong, who is a little older brother, is a little more mature. It's just that the smile on his face can't be concealed, it's very bright.
Xu is because there is an exact date to meet again, the brothers did not react as much to the parting this time as last time.
"That mother, we will go back first, and you have worked hard for you today." Zhao Guoqiang finally said goodbye to Xu's mother and walked to the door of the house.
Mother Xu took it to the door, waved her hand and said indifferently, "Hey, it's fine, son-in-law, you are too polite, I'm not tired of taking care of Ning Ning."
This time, there is no need for Zhao Guoqiang to remind the baby who was lying on his shoulders. Suddenly he straightened up, grinned upwards, and waved at Mother Xu and the two older brothers, shouting "Ahhhh", as if saying goodbye.
The brothers Xu Yuanhong and Xu Yuanlang also waved their hands and shouted reluctantly, "Goodbye, sister."
After the baby waved goodbye enough, Zhao Guoqiang carried her back to Zhaojiatun.
"Yo, it turns out that Ningning is coming back from our family. Let my mother hug you and see if you had a good time today?" Xu Wanxiu saw Zhao Guoqiang coming back with the baby, and after greeting him first, she reached out and hugged him. Baby.
The child was still very happy to see her mother, she babbled into Xu Wanxiu's arms, very happy. Xu Wanxiu was also happy to see her having such a good time. She reached out and gently scratched the bridge of the little guy's nose.
On New Year's Eve, along with the crowing of roosters, the sound of shredding footsteps on the road outside sounded, and Xu Wanxiu also got up early for a rare time. Zhao Guoqiang is no longer at home. Last night, he was thinking about getting up early today and going to the county town to buy meat, so he went to bed very early.
She reached out and touched the place where Zhao Guoqiang was lying last night. It was already cold. It was estimated that he had been out for a long time, and he was buying meat in the county town. Xu Wanxiu no longer cared about the warm quilt. After helping the baby tuck the quilt, she got up, put on a cotton coat, and went to the kitchen to make breakfast after washing.
Zhao Guoqiang was in a hurry today, and he didn't have time to cook porridge first. The kitchen was still as cold as last night. Xu Wanxiu first washed the rice and cooked a pot of porridge, and then began to prepare a dish. New Year's Eve morning is always different. On such a festive day, Xu Wanxiu's simple fried poached egg as before always felt a little lost.
After she prepared the ingredients, she didn't cook the food immediately, but left it to cook when Zhao Guoqiang came back, so that the food would not be cold when she came back.
Soon Zhao Guoqiang came back with a big bag and a small bag, and Xu Wanxiu just happened to put the dish that was just loaded out of the pot on the dining table, and was planning to go back to the kitchen to get a bowl of porridge.
Zhao Guoqiang put the things in his hands into the kitchen, and said with a smile, "I went early today and happened to be at the top of the line. I bought three catties of pork, two catties of bones, one catty of spare ribs, two crucian carp, and a six catty Chicken, it's all done."
He opened the sack that was covering it, and then revealed the true colors inside. Xu Wanxiu was full of meat at a glance, and that was the point where anyone would be ecstatic when they saw it.
According to the amount Zhao Guoqiang just read, it is far more than what he planned to buy yesterday. It is not a big deal to squander a little on this big day, and it is almost the same as sending some to each other when visiting relatives. Xu Wanxiu didn't say anything, just smiled happily, "It seems that it is really useful to buy meat early. This time we can eat enough for the Chinese New Year."
She helped to dispose of the meat and put it away. , Zhao Guoqiang went outside and brought a bucket of water in, and the two crucian carp swam comfortably with their tails flapping as soon as they entered the water.
"Let's have breakfast first when you're ready. You've been busy all morning, so you must be hungry." Xu Wanxiu greeted with a smile. She took two bowls of porridge and put them on the dining table.
"Hey good." Zhao Guoqiang replied. After he washed his hands, he also walked out to the dining table and sat down. The two ate breakfast.
The busiest person today is Zhao Guoqiang. After breakfast, he has to prepare some meat and dried mountain goods, and carry them to the village's ancestral hall in a basket. This is also the highlight of the village today, worshiping the ancestors. The secretary of the village chief organized it, everyone knew it well, but kept silent and carried it out secretly.
Xu Wanxiu helped by the side, and after sending Zhao Guoqiang out, she turned around and walked back to the kitchen to continue working. The dinner on New Year's Eve is naturally important and solemn, but this lunch can't be bad either.
She was busy preparing, thinking that she would have a chance to work here while the baby was still sleeping. Otherwise, Zhao Guoqiang was not at home, and she would have to take care of the baby after he woke up.
When the baby's dry howl came from the room, Xu Wanxiu had almost prepared the ingredients for noon. She took the plates and covered the ingredients separately, then quickly washed her hands and ran into the room.
The door of the room was pushed open with a creak, and the baby stopped howling after hearing the sound. She turned her head to look at the door, and squinted her eyes when she saw Xu Wanxiu.
Seeing such a healing scene, Xu Wanxiu was in a very good mood when she saw it, she walked over and picked up the clothes on the bedside to call the baby, and said, "Ning Ning is really good, let's drink fish soup at noon today. Good?" The soup made by crucian carp is the most delicious and fragrant, and the baby is also good to drink.
"Ah ah ah." The baby obediently allowed his mother to pull his arms and legs to change clothes, and put on a warm and beautiful red cotton coat, which really made it a little more festive for the New Year's Eve. The child was in a good mood today, and was smiling from the moment he opened his eyes.
Xu Wanxiu carried her out of the room and fed the baby nearly half a small cup of warm water before brewing wheat milk essence for her to drink. Usually when she wakes up at this time, Xu Wanxiu will feed the baby some boiled white porridge or egg porridge after drinking water for the baby.
I just woke up in a good mood, and the baby drank the sweet malted milk again. First, he grabbed Xu Wanxiu's sleeve and tugged it excitedly to express his happiness. She even started humming a little song after she was full, babbled, but she didn't look like it.
"Look at you, there's still something delicious to drink at noon." Xu Wanxiu smiled and pinched the baby's chubby face. Of course, most children can't touch this food, but the fish soup can be drunk.
The mother and daughter played for a while, then Zhao Guoqiang came back with a basket, smiled and said hello to Xu Wanxiu, "Fortunately, this matter is simple, no one dares to delay the time, and he will come back as soon as he wants.
" Daddy! Daddy!" Seeing Zhao Guoqiang, the baby waved his hands happily and shouted.
"Hey Ning Ning, Daddy put these things away and hug you again." Zhao Guoqiang heard his daughter shout that he was happy too. He hurriedly brought the bamboo basket into the kitchen. The pork in it was steamed at home beforehand. Just put it directly next to the stove and cover it with a plate, and put the dry goods directly back in the original place.
Zhao Guoqiang walked back to the living room, and smiled and hugged the baby and sat on the chair teasingly, while talking to Xu Wanxiu about going out to worship just now.
Xu Wanxiu patiently listened to the folk customs in the village, and occasionally commented with a smile. The two just sat leisurely in the living room chatting, the baby sitting in Daddy's arms babbled from time to time and said a few words, the fun and happiness of the family is here.
When the sunlight outside spilled into the courtyard and approached the living room, knowing that it was approaching noon, Xu Wanxiu took the initiative to say to Zhao Guoqiang, "Guoqiang, you are here to play with the baby, I have almost prepared all the ingredients for noon. Just go to the fire and fry it later."
Zhao Guoqiang was willing to help, but he had to leave someone to take care of the baby, obviously he was more suitable. So he could only agree at this time, "Okay, then you should be careful."
"It's fine, it's very simple." Xu Wanxiu replied with a smile.
About forty minutes later, the table was filled with four courses and a pot of thick soup. The two sat face to face, the baby was still nestled in Zhao Guoqiang's arms, and she had a rare bowl of her own today, which contained half a bowl of steaming thick white soup.
Because the soup is hot, half a bowl will cool down quickly.
Xu Wanxiu smiled at the steaming dishes on the table and greeted, "Eat it quickly, we haven't eaten so much in a long time."
"Okay, Wanxiu, you have worked hard to cook such a large table of dishes." Zhao Guoqiang replied with a smile, he picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of egg wrapped in meat, put it in a bowl, and ate it with white rice. This is one of his favorite meat dishes. As long as Xu Wanxiu is in charge of cooking, he will cook it most of the time.
His heart was warm as he ate. In addition, the steamed pork ribs are also very good, the taste is sufficient and not sticky to the teeth, and it is not difficult to chew. The chicken stew with mushrooms was also very good, and the rest of the pickled vegetables were flawless.
The crucian carp soup was as delicious as ever, and the milky white soup looked extremely rich. After Zhao Guoqiang finished eating his bowl of rice, he first took a spoonful of the soup from the baby's bowl and tasted it in his mouth. When he was sure that the temperature was right, Then he scooped another spoonful and fed it to the girl in his arms.
The baby has been waiting for a long time. She stared at the delicious and delicious dishes on the dinner table for a long time. No matter how she babbled, her parents ignored her. Or rather, he took care of him and didn't agree to her. After a few troubles, the baby gave up and nestled in Zhao Guoqiang's arms.
Suddenly, a spoonful of soup was brought to his mouth, and the nose was full of fresh and sweet taste. The baby swallowed his saliva and quickly opened his mouth to lean on it. After she tasted it, she only felt that this was another delicious drink, so she quickly grabbed Zhao Guoqiang's hand and pulled him to ask Daddy to continue feeding her.
At this moment, Zhao Guoqiang also responded to her, feeding the baby a fresh and sweet crucian carp soup spoon by spoon. On the opposite side, Xu Wanxiu was full and drinking soup. Because she wanted to drink it for the baby, she only put a little chopped green onion in fear that the taste would be too stimulating.
Compared with the previous crucian carp soup, it is a little fishy, but the fish is fresh, and the soup boiled is a little more delicious, and the taste is not bad. The hot soup was swallowed from his throat, and soon his stomach felt warm, and Xu Wanxiu drank the soup with an aftertaste.
If you have a full meal at noon, this evening will naturally not be bad. The meat and vegetable dishes are almost the same, that is, the soup is replaced by old turkey soup from crucian carp soup.
Baby is the happiest today. She drank wheat milk essence in the morning, fresh and sweet crucian carp soup at noon, and more nutritious chicken soup in the evening. At this moment, her stomach was also slightly bulging, and she nestled in Xu Wanxiu's arms contentedly.
Zhao Guoqiang was washing dishes in the kitchen.
New Year's Eve is a time to keep the New Year's Eve together. Zhao Guoqiang and Xu Wanxiu didn't say anything, but they both prepared red envelopes for each other and the baby in a tacit understanding.
The baby is holding a red seal in one hand and smiling happily. Xu Wanxiu also looked down at the red seal in her hand, with the simple word "Show" written on it. It was rare for her to return to her childhood to receive this stuff. She felt Zhao Guoqiang's mind, and she was also happy.
Zhao Guoqiang was also studying the red envelope he had just received. The words "Peace and Happiness" were simply written in black pen on it. It was very elegant and elegant. He smiled, "I received this blessing, and I am very happy." "Peace and Joy" is to hope that he can come back safely every time he goes out of task training, and can be happy and worry-free every day.
Xu Wanxiu smiled and nodded. "Okay, I also received your blessing." She teased the baby with a smile and asked, "Has Ningning received the blessing from her parents?"
"Ya yah." The baby was still writing a red seal with one hand, calling happily there. At this time, when he heard his mother talking to him, he was also more and more happy.
Zhao Guoqiang and Xu Wanxiu were amused by her and couldn't help laughing along. The first day of the first lunar month is usually the time to visit others, or to wait at home for others to come. Relatives and friends who are familiar with people in the village will visit each other, but it is customary not to take a boxing ceremony, and it is impossible to show it at all. Usually, I come to the door to drink water and talk home, and I feel that such a festive and leisurely day is too happy. Zhao Guoqiang has no one who needs to come to visit. The village chief secretary plans to go again in two or three days. There are not many villagers who move around in this Zhaojiatun, and no one will come to visit. The two of them were also very happy, and they stayed at home to play with the baby. On the second day of the new year, he was going back to his mother's house, and Zhao Guoqiang had already prepared to take the past New Year's gift the day before. Apart from what Xu Wanxiu said that day, he also took an extra crucian carp that was still alive and kicking. It was Zhao Guoqiang who couldn't help but ask Xu Wanxiu after looking at the bunch of boxing rituals, "Wanxiu, what else do we need to bring?" Listening to his tone, he clearly felt that these rituals were not enough. He is very fond of his mother-in-law's family now. They are Xu Wanxiu's natal family, and they are the only relatives who are good to him. Naturally, he will not be stingy with these things, and even wish to give them more good things.
This New Year's Eve, the family of three did not watch the night, and the baby was already sleepy by the time he usually sleeps. Xu Wanxiu carried her to the bed and quickly put her to sleep.
It's cold outside at the moment, even if you're wearing cotton-padded shoes and thick shoes, your feet are cold. Zhao Guoqiang saw that both mother and daughter were lying down, and there was nothing else to do at home, so he simply lay down.
The couple's night talk is the warmest moment of this New Year's Eve. The bright moon hung high outside the house, and the dark clouds drifted past gently, covering her face, leaving only the soft moon halo, as if she didn't want her to see or hear the movement of the couple in the room. "There are enough of these things. There is no girl in the ten miles or eight villages who can go back to her mother's house to carry so many things." Xu Wanxiu shook her head and smiled helplessly. Seeing that Zhao Guoqiang wanted to speak, she had no choice but to say, "Then Let's bring the live crucian carp from the kitchen, it can be considered a good intention." "This is a good intention." Zhao Guoqiang heard his eyes light up, he nodded in response, and immediately turned around and went into the kitchen. I went to the bucket to fish for that crucian carp. When the family set off for Xujiatun, they met many people on the road. All of them were men who brought their wives and children back to their parents' homes. No matter how rich or not they were rich, and how many things they were carrying, the corners of their mouths grinned. At the door of Xu's house, the two children, Xu Yuanhong and Xu Yuanlang, had long been squatting on the threshold of the door, waiting for their sister. When they saw aunt and uncle bringing their sister over, their eyes lit up, and they stood up and shouted happily, "Uncle, hello, little sister." "Hey, Xiaohong and Xiaolang are really good." Xu Wanxiu praised with a smile. , the baby in her arms was also excited to see the two brothers. The child's memory is a little better. The brother who played with him just the day before yesterday, she still remembers at this moment, and immediately babbled and waved her hand, and she was about to slide down to the ground. Little Xu Yuanhong took it with a happy expression, and he held it together with both hands. This bag was still a bit heavy for the five-year-old. But he said it all in front of his uncle, as long as he gritted his teeth and tried his best to carry things forward.
Xu Wanxiu hugged her tightly, smiled and coaxed, "Ning Ning, let's go into the house and play." She greeted the two brothers, "Xiaohong Xiaolang, let's go into the house, my sister can't wait to be with you. The two have played."
Xu Yuanhong and Xu Yuenlang looked at each other, and replied happily, "Hey, good." Brother Xu Yuanhong even gathered up the courage to go to his uncle Zhao Guoqiang, and asked with a young face. , "Uncle, let me help you with something."
Zhao Guoqiang originally stood beside Xu Wanxiu and listened to her interacting with the three children, but the children who saw that they were like a mouse and a cat would take the initiative to ask for help.
He originally wanted to say no, he could still mention such a thing. Just as he was about to speak, he saw the child's bright eyes again, because he was afraid of frustrating his enthusiasm. After pondering for a while, Zhao Guoqiang replied, "Okay, then thank you Xiaohong for your help." He took out the lightest pouch and handed it to him.
Xu Wansong and Li Xiaoping heard the movement outside and hurriedly came out to greet them, "Little sister, brother-in-law." Xu Wansong smiled and helped to take the things from Zhao Guoqiang's hands and helped to share some of the burden, he said, "You guys Come here, why do you have to carry so many things?"
"Yeah, sister-in-law, you always bring things when you come to the door, we are embarrassed." Li Xiaoping also echoed with a smile.
May
Chapter 65 The New Year's Eve (2)
Wanxiu shook her head and said with a smile, "When I go back to my mother's house on the second day of the new year, I have to bring something." When she saw her sister-in-law at this time, she could guess that it was the same as last year. Brother and sister-in-law are waiting for them at home. After lunch, they will go back to their parents' house.
The second day of the new year is really a day of chaos and chaos. The daughter-in-law brings his own boy and child back to his parents' house, and the eldest brother of the mother's family brings his sister-in-law and children back to Yue's house. In short, we can still meet each other. Thanks to Li Xiaoping's generosity, she was willing to wait here.
A group of people walked into the room, and there was an exaggerated shout from an old woman, "Oh, this is Xiuxiu, right? It looks like she has grown up a lot. It's different when she is married.
" There are a lot of seniors, and the old woman in coarse cloth greeted her and said, she looked at the baby in Xu Wanxiu's arms and boasted, "Oh, this child is really fair, and the white and fat are so well-raised. "When she said this, she also glanced at Zhao Guoqiang.
Mother Xu hurriedly followed behind her and said, "Oh, your daughter is definitely coming soon, so stop talking and go home first." After she finished speaking, she pushed the old woman out.
Xu Wanxiu and Zhao Guoqiang looked at each other and felt that something was wrong with Mother Xu. Mother Xu was usually the most polite in dealing with people and things. It was the first time they met with such rudeness today.