Chapter 626 The End of the Year
After that, the heavy snow fell for another two days before it completely stopped.
The big snowman dogs on the roadside are also well taken care of by the naughty children.
It once became a scenic spot in the village, attracting many tenants and villagers to come and watch.
On the twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month, the snow on the road had almost melted.
When I woke up in the morning, Zhang An was not as lazy as in previous years. Instead, he put on an apron and sleeves and started to invigorate the home with his mother.
"Xiao An, first go get a bamboo broom and beat up the spider webs in the top corner of the room. If there is dust, sweep it a little."
Move the seats and benches to the yard After arriving, Wang Fang assigned tasks to Zhang An.
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Zhang An put down what he was saying, picked up the bamboo broom his mother said, and started beating cobwebs from room to room.
To put it simply, "Taiyangchun" means cleaning. On the day of the Little New Year, everyone will clean every place in the house, including furniture, pots and bowls, etc., in preparation for the New Year.
Of course, not everyone is like this. If someone in the family dies within three years, then you can't do it, only three years later.
Zhang An’s house is not small, and cleaning it is really tiring.
In previous years, it was because we had just moved in, so everything was fine and we didn’t need to put too much effort into it.
But it doesn’t seem to work this year. There are gradually more cobwebs and dust in the house.
Just cleaning requires one person to be responsible for it. Zhang An is taller and can sweep more easily, so this job belongs to him.
The rest of the family was not idle either. Zhang Jianguo helped Wang Fang clean the furniture outside, while Su Ying washed all the dishes and chopsticks in the kitchen and then put them in the pot to cook.
There are also the stoves, refrigerators, cupboards, etc. at home, which add up to a big project.
Even Xiao Siqi was also busy, moving this way and that.
“Godfather, Godfather, we big dogs have turned into dogs.”
While Zhang An was busy working, Li Yao and several other little guys ran over and said anxiously.
“It’s going to be alright if it melts.”
Zhang An thought it was a big deal, but he did it for a long time, and that’s it.
"But after they melt, they are gone. Is there any way to keep them from melting?"
The tone of Li Yao's words was full of reluctance, and it could be seen that , he really regarded those big snowman dogs as treasures.
"That's snow. It will definitely melt. We can't stop it. We will pile it up again when it snows next year. And I took photos for you all. Although the snow has melted, the photos will not If they melt, I will develop some photos for you in a few days. If you want to see them, take them out and take a look." Zhang An thought, if they don't melt, they really think this is Antarctica.
"Yes, there are photos, godfather, don't forget it."
Children are children after all, and their attention will be diverted if Zhang An takes them by surprise. .
Many of the cabinets in Zhang An's house were not moved out for cleaning this year. They were just wiped with a rag, so the work was done quite quickly.
Mainly because the weather was very gloomy and the sun didn't come out to cast shadows like before.
If the cabinet is washed and cannot be dried, it will easily become moldy.
By the time Zhang An finished beating Yang Chun at home, it was already afternoon.
I have been stretching my hands today. I didn’t feel well just now, but now I feel uncomfortable after I stop.
"Qi Qi, come here and give dad a pat on the back."
Zhang An sat on the chair and waved to his son who was finishing picking his fingers.
The little guy was obedient and immediately ran to Zhang An, clenching his two small fists and placing them on Zhang An's back.
"Okay, okay, your hands are already sore, stop hammering."
Not long after, Wang Fang called her grandson over in distress.
On the 25th, early in the morning, Zhang Jianwen shouted through the loudspeaker, asking everyone to go to the village committee at nine o'clock to talk about something.
Upon hearing this, everyone in the village was very happy.
Although Zhang Jianwen didn't say anything, everyone knew that money must be distributed today. After all, this year's New Year's payment has not been distributed yet.
"Xiao An, you can go ahead later, I will keep the bacon smoked."
Zhang Jianguo picked up a few sweet potatoes from the cellar and after talking to Zhang An, Go into the smokehouse and stay.
Zhang An had no choice but to change his shoes and prepare to go out.
"Dad, I want to go too."
The little guy couldn't stay at home. As soon as he saw Zhang An going out, he immediately ran over and hugged his calf.
"Okay, daddy will take you if you want to go."
Zhang An didn't refuse, he picked up his son with both hands and put it on his neck, which made the little guy extremely happy. , the sound of laughter was as crisp as a bell.
When they arrived at the village committee, everyone in Zhang An came, and he was the only one behind.
But this is understandable. After all, they are here to get money. If this is not positive, then there will be a problem.
"Qiqi, come to grandpa."
As soon as Zhang Jianjun saw the little Siqi on Zhang An's neck, he stretched out his hands and shouted.
"Second Grandpa."
The little guy took a look and saw that he was someone he knew. After getting off the ground, he ran into Zhang Jianjun's arms.
"Come, grandpa will give you money, and we will buy candies later."
Zhang Jianjun hugged little Siqi with a bright smile on his face.
As soon as he saw the money, the little guy immediately put it into his pocket happily.
Despite his young age, he is already very familiar with money.
This is mainly because a few elders in the family are too doting on her, as well as Ding Yi, Li Hongbin and others, who give her pocket money every time they meet her.
So the little guy has now reached the point where he can recognize money clearly.
In the past, you might be able to exchange small money with him for big bills, but now that doesn't work at all.
“Okay, everyone is here, let’s get started. You may have guessed that I’m calling you here today mainly to share the New Year’s money with everyone.”
Suddenly, Zhang Jianwen's voice came from the steps in front of the village committee.
“But before that, I still want to tell you a few words. The village’s revenue this year is indeed quite a lot, but the money distributed this year is probably not as much as everyone thought. After all, you have also seen it. We will The roads in the mountain are being built, and those are places where money is spent. Everyone should understand.”
Although Zhang Jianwen said this, no one present had any objection.
Everyone has witnessed the changes in the village in the past two years, and everyone has enjoyed more and more benefits, all of which cost money. But except for the cement road in the village a few years ago, for which everyone donated some money, no one else contributed a penny.
In other villages, let alone giving out money, I'm afraid they would have to make everyone pay.
“Okay, without further ado, let’s start now. Just like last year, those who are called will come up to receive it. This year, each family can receive 1,750 yuan.”
Zhang Jianwen said a few words, just a few words, and then he started to look at the roster and said.
Everyone was very happy at this time. After listening to what Zhang Jianwen said, everyone accepted that the money distributed this year would be less.
Unexpectedly, even so, each household can still receive more than 1,700 yuan, which is hundreds of yuan more than last year.
"Okay, this year is over here. Let's work hard together next year, and it will definitely get better and better in the future."
Two hours later, everyone on the list was The shouting has been completed and the money has been handed out.
"No, village chief, it didn't arrive at our house. Did it leak?"
Just when everyone was about to leave, someone in the crowd shouted out.
“Whoever hasn’t received the money, come here and let me take a look at the roster.”
When Zhang Jianwen heard someone say that he didn’t get the money, he immediately took out the book to check, thinking that he missed it.
“It turns out to be Chen Yong. It’s not that your family was missed, it’s because your family doesn’t have enough money.”
As a result, when the man came to the front, Zhang Jianwen stopped reading the brochure.
“If you’re not the village chief, why is it that everyone has money but our family doesn’t have it? Doesn’t our family have a household registration in the village?”
When Chen Yong heard Zhang Jianwen’s words, he immediately became unhappy. , seeing that everyone had money but his family didn’t, he felt as uncomfortable as if he had lost thousands of dollars, and he started questioning him on the spot.
"Haha, you don't know. I thought you knew it yourself. Tell yourself, how many years has no one been at home in your family?"
In response to Chen Yong's question, Zhang Jianwen's face is full of smiles but no smiles.
"Yes, no one has been in my family for several years, but even so, our family is still a member of Changqing. Village chief, you can't pick on someone just because of this."
Chen Yong spoke with dignity, and the expression on his face was as if he had been greatly wronged.
"Okay, since you asked, let me tell you carefully. Your family has not been in the village for five years. If you don't pay the food payment, the land you have been allocated has long been It's been taken back. You have the nerve to ask this. Also, the money that everyone got was not blown by the strong wind. It was saved by everyone's daily work and hard work. How about your family? How many years have it been? If you can’t make one, you still want to share the money. Ask everyone today if they are willing to share it with you. If they are willing, I have no objection.”
Zhang Jianwen looked at Chen Yong with his eyes. Yi Le said without any mercy.
“I don’t agree. Where can I find such a good bargain in the world? I usually don’t say anything when something happens, but now I see the benefits and pounce on it quickly.”
"I don't agree either. There are more people going out to work in the village, but others at least still have people at home. But as for their family, no one was left. When he got married, I even took twenty yuan with him. As a result, something happened to my family and his family. But Mao didn’t even see it.”
“Yes, when his grandfather was old, we went to help him deliver it, but their family was better. The whole family ran out and hid. Now we see that there is someone there. He ran back when he felt better."
"Get out of the village, we don't welcome people like this."
As soon as Zhang Jianwen finished speaking, everyone immediately became excited.
After everyone said this, Chen Yong, who just felt aggrieved just now, was only stunned and speechless.
"You see, not only do I disagree, but everyone disagrees, but no one admits that your family is a part of the village."
Zhang Jianwen glanced at Chen Yong and said hello Everyone has dismissed the meeting.
When everyone in the village left, everyone rolled their eyes, and some even spat in his direction.
After all, we are all in the same village. When something big happens at home, it is not just one or two families who go out to do favors, let alone half of the village.
It turned out that this family was doing well. The whole family ran away together and never came back for a few years. All the relationships they had in the early years had long been abandoned by their own family.
Zhang An also shook his head. Although he was not familiar with this person, he felt that he deserved it.
Back home, Zhang An told his parents what had just happened, and they both shook their heads after hearing this.
Although the saying goes that fallen leaves return to their roots, it is true. The roots are indeed here, but if you don't take care of them, all the roots will rot.
In the afternoon, Chen Ze came over.
"Zhang An, I'm going to take grandpa back to celebrate the New Year tomorrow. Please help me prepare some things to take back."
Chen Ze didn't mince words and directly stated his purpose.
"What's wrong? Why do you suddenly want to go back?"
Zhang An remembered that last year, Mr. Chen lived a good life here.
“This year, not only my grandpa’s family will be celebrating the New Year together, but also my other grandpas’ families will come over, so we have to go back to our old home.”
Chen Ze He also said with some helplessness that when a family like theirs is gathered together, there are not a lot of people.
"Come with me, you can decide what you want, but the bacon this year is not ready yet."
There are not many people in Zhang An's house, including the second grandpa and fourth grandpa's house. , so I can’t really feel it.
"No need for that. Even if it is smoked, I don't plan to take it back. Otherwise, we can eat whatever we want next year, just something ordinary."
Chen Ze is not stupid, Zhang An's family The smoked bacon was a must-have, but there wasn't much of it, so he couldn't be willing to take it back.
And he has just started here, and the old man will be back next year.
Afterwards, Chen Ze didn't regard himself as an outsider at all. He wanted whatever was available in Zhang An's house, and even caught more than a dozen fish.
But the end result was that there were so many things that the trunk of his car couldn’t fit them all. It was estimated that two more cars would not be able to fit them all.
"Let's do this Zhang An, since you still have a car, I will drive a pickup truck back this year."
Finally, Chen Ze made his mind up on the pickup truck in Zhang An's yard. The toy has a large bucket and can accommodate twice as many things.
“Okay, you can drive away.”
What else could Zhang An say? Of course he handed him the key.
"If one car here is not enough for you, then go and drive mine."
Chen Ze took the key to the pickup truck and at the same time handed the key to his own car to Zhang install.
"Then when can you come back this time?"
Zhang An put the key in his pocket and asked.
"Anyway, according to my family's custom, everyone should go where they want to go until the third day of the Lunar New Year at most. What Lao Li said here is that work will start on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. I should be back before that."< br>
After saying that, Chen Ze drove away in the pickup truck.
On the 28th of the New Year, Hongyan Town was rushing to the last big gathering, and Zhang An and his family were all out.
Actually, their family has everything, so they don’t need to prepare much for the New Year. But if they don’t come to catch the big market, they feel that something is missing, so they just go out for a stroll as a family.
(End of this chapter)