Chapter 127 Sister-in-law
Going to the beam is a great joy. In addition to helping with the work, there are also many guests.
Qin Rongxian and Liang Hongyu will not talk about it. Zhao Dahai drove over early and stood outside the hospital on standby. Whatever he needs to buy, he can go to the county seat and buy it in half an hour after driving. Coming back is much faster than Wang Jusheng driving a donkey cart to buy.
"Fugui, my sister is here, please ask her younger siblings to arrange some work for her."
Not long after, Qin Qiumei also came, riding a red curved beam bicycle, entering When you get home, you will give red envelopes.
"Why don't you give me a red envelope? As long as the person comes."
Chen Ling smiled and brought the person into the house, letting Wang Susu greet him, then turned around and continued to greet the guests.
"Fifth Uncle, Brother Guoping."
"Come, come, smoke, smoke."
Not only did Wang Jusheng buy good cigarettes and wine at home, Zhao Dahai also I brought some over, opened them and distributed them to the men, who all laughed from ear to ear.
"Good guy, these cigarettes are good. The cigarette case is so beautiful. It must be expensive."
"No, the city leaders gave it to Fugui. This pack of cigarettes can be exchanged for several kilograms of pork." "
"What, how many kilograms of pork can I exchange for this thing?"
Wang Lai shook his hand and was reluctant to smoke it.
Then he glared at Chen Ling: "You are really good, remember to leave a few cigarette boxes for me."
This cigarette case looked very high-end at first glance, so I later bought loose cigarettes and put them in it.
That guy, if you take it out, you can't calm down a group of people?
"What cigarette case do you want, Uncle Wu? I'll have to get a few packs of cigarettes later. Come on, come on, hurry up."
Light the cigarettes for Wang Laishun and Chen Guoping, Chen Ling went to greet other people. Most of them came to the house to carry water. However, there were too many people helping Chen Ling's house to build a house, and they were not in a large team, so they didn't come to help. However, they still came on the day of going to Daliang. To celebrate.
Everyone came to the door empty-handed. They brought some grains and grains, which weighed about seven or eight pounds. When they entered the yard, they poured them into the big vat with red paper on them, and it was considered as a gift.
This is also an old custom. In the old days when food was scarce, this would have been a huge burden of human kindness.
Congratulations and gifts in rural areas are all given in real terms, with nothing superfluous.
Especially because of the food shortage this year, this is really not a shortage.
Slowly, more and more people came, and it was very lively inside and outside the courtyard.
Chen Ling looked at the time and saw that it was just past ten-thirty, and basically no one came at this time, so he helped Zhao Dahai carry the half pig he bought to Chen Yuqiang's house.
Many people came today and bought a lot of meat. Don’t worry if you can’t finish the food. Tomorrow you have to repair the roof and lay tiles. Even if you stew them in a pot over low heat, they won’t be damaged. I’m just worried that there won’t be enough food to eat if there are too many people. It was just a joke.
After cleaning up the pork and cooking two dishes, Chen Ling led Zhao Dahai back to his house when it was almost time to put on the beam.
"The dog's rice smells so good. Is the meal about to begin?"
"What kind of meal are you going to prepare? Your uncle Fugui was refining oil just now and made a few side dishes."
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"Pork head meat, roasted chicken, fried peanuts, and some cold vegetables, how about that, is that enough?"
"That's enough, that's enough. Isn't it enough to have pork and roasted chicken?"
Shangliang dishes are dishes that the master of Shangliang eats on top of the beams after the beams are served. There are several dishes and a bottle of wine. If you can’t finish it, you can walk around. This is not considered a formal meal. It is still served according to the old local custom here. of.
While several people were talking, a cheer suddenly came from the courtyard.
"Brother is so awesome. The calligraphy written with this brush is so beautiful."
"It's so powerful. It's so fucking powerful."
When Chen Ling walked into the courtyard, it turned out that Qin Rongxian was writing couplets on the square table under the tree. Wang Laishun and others were standing around giving thumbs up. Keep cheering.
"Fugui, the couplet has been written. Come on, quickly paste it up."
"Okay."
Chen Ling walked over and took the couplet and took a look.
The first couplet: Sanyang Rizhao Ping An Mansion
The second couplet: Five lucky stars come to Jiqing Gate
Horizontal line: Lucky stars shine brightly
This calligraphy is really good.
Originally, Chen Ling planned to ask Chen Guoping to write it. Qin Rongxian was also itchy for a while, but he didn't expect that the pair was really well written.
This couple is posted in front of the new owner's house. The couplets are posted in the new house and red silk is hung on the upper beam for good luck.
"Fugui, Fugui, come here and check the beam again. It will be on the beam soon."
"Come on, come on."
This guy, Chen Ling Today is really busy. As soon as I posted the couplets, someone came to call me, and I almost couldn’t even touch the ground.
Being busy is really busy, and being happy is really happy.
After Chen Ling went over to check, everyone pulled up the beams except the main beam. As for the main beam, which is often called the big beam, it can't be put up until the firecrackers are set off.
"How rich, why don't you start?"
"Wait a minute, there are still five minutes."
At this time, Chen Ling had already set the firecrackers on the beam The clothes were wrapped up, and many firecrackers were set on the gables on both sides.
When the dishes were almost finished, Wang Lixian shouted: "Serve the dishes, good luck."
Chen Ling lit the firecrackers, and amid the crackling sound of the firecrackers, the beam wrapped in red cloth rose smoothly.
“It’s time to start spreading flower buns and sugar, hurry up, hurry up, get ready.”
As the beam slowly rose up, the people standing on the roof shouted With lip gloss on his lips, he began to throw his weight behind.
The adults and little children have already raised their heads and waited impatiently.
Amidst the cheers, flower buns, candies, etc. were thrown down. Adults and children instantly became excited, bending over and lying on the ground to scramble for the first place.
"Mom, look at the red envelope, there is a red envelope!"
"Oh my god, there is a red envelope. I saw it too, grab it quickly!"
I found out that there are still red envelopes today! Everyone's enthusiasm for the red envelope instantly increased. The adults were better off. The little kids didn't care about anything. When they saw the red envelope, they all screamed and rolled on the ground, crawling all over the ground, trying to grab it and throw it down. Red envelope.
“Stop squeezing, stop squeezing, you’re going to be squeezed to death.”
“You bastard, who took off my pants.”
Today is really lively and even more festive.
Chen Ling glanced to the side and saw his daughter-in-law smiling like a flower, her eyes sparkling and full of excitement, so he pulled her over and joined in the fun to compete with the kids. Go pick it up.
It made the little kids howl in anger.
"Ah, Uncle Fugui, what are you doing? Why are you grabbing your red envelope yourself?"
Chen Ling laughed. He had quick eyes and quick hands. After a while, he grabbed another one. Wang Susu He also kept laughing and having fun.
The young couple was making such a fuss that Qin Rongxian and Liang Hongyu also joined in. Then everyone ignored it and started to grab it. It was really lively. After being noisy for a while, all the things in the basket were thrown away, but the children were still reluctant to leave. They looked around, looking around for some fish that had slipped through the net. Not to mention, there are some nooks and crannies that have not been picked up by anyone.
Every little kid is very enthusiastic. If they find a candy bar, they will giggle with joy for a long time. If they pick up an extra red envelope, they will be even more excited. Jump three feet high. After picking up the candies and red envelopes, they went to pick up firecrackers. Xia Tian didn't have any pockets, so they all took off their shirts and wrapped them in vests. The guy was so hard-working that he wanted to wipe the floor of Chen Ling's house.
The dolls are the happiest and happiest today.
There are red envelopes to earn, candies to eat, and firecrackers to pick up. Everyone is very happy and excited for a long time.
In fact, I didn't plan to give any red envelopes at first. Later, Qin Qiumei said it, and Wang Susu thought about it. It was just for good luck anyway. There were more people coming, and everyone would be more lively if there were red envelopes.
Anyway, there is no need to put too much, just keep the coins of 10 cents or 20 cents in the wallet. After asking Chen Ling for his opinion, he hid in the room and enthusiastically helped to pack sixty-six coins. It was really good. A surprise for everyone.
After the beam is put on, it is customary to dry it. It is said that it is best to leave the beam for a while. When the sun is shining, it is a blessing. If the weather is bad, it is windy or rainy, which means the weather is good. , anyway, the date of the beam-raising ceremony cannot be changed once it is set. Everyone has their own way of celebrating the ceremony, and every family has it this way.
No matter what you say, there is no need to work this afternoon. Everyone can drink and eat meat freely, and have fun.
So after waiting for noon, several large tables with food and drinks were set up. Smoke, wine and food were all the same. I just wanted to be happy after eating and drinking today.
"Still rich and majestic. It's been a few days and the flesh has not been broken."
"That's for sure. My brother Fugui is not a stingy person. That's absolutely true."
"How about it, is today's dish hard enough?"
"Hard, too hard, the chicken, duck, fish and pork are all gone. It's very poisonous. Come to the leadership, I'll give you a toast."
"What do you call me leader? Fugui is my brother. Uncle, just call me Dahai."
Chen Ling was too busy, so Zhao Dahai and Wang Jusheng helped with the drinks.
When the villagers saw that it was a leader from the city who was drinking with him, the guy immediately felt that he was very dignified, and they were all very happy. The men got excited about drinking, raised their glasses, and drank without saying a word.
"Fugui, are you done? Hurry, everyone is waiting for you, come over and have a drink."
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Chen Ling didn't even have time to take off her apron, wiped her hands and walked over in a hurry.
He is really busy today. After finishing the beam, he still has to cook. This guy has no other job. He has to do it one by one. There is no rush. Besides, there are so many people today. We can't wait for him to finish before starting the dinner. Bar?
That’s not the way to treat guests.
Fortunately, Qin Rongxian came over today and helped him cook a few dishes, otherwise he might not have been so busy.
"Come on, let me toast you all."
Chen Ling filled up a glass of wine and drank it down without making any fuss.
"Okay! This is so exciting!"
"Come on, come on, come rich and rich, don't leave our table alone, have a drink!"
"And we, we This table is the same."
"Hahaha, look at this attitude, it's almost time to get married, please take your time, don't get drunk with wealth."
"What are you afraid of? He is as rich and strong as an ox, and can lift a rammer by himself. I think he can drink enough. ”
Chen Ling also laughed. Indeed, with his current physical fitness, even if he could just touch the full cups one by one and kill them, everyone immediately cheered.
It was so lively that I finally had a good drink.
Chen Ling said: "We won't work this afternoon. We can eat and drink as much as we can. Again, you don't have to save it for me."
With everyone there, Amidst the cheers, Qin Rongxian helped Chen Ling prepare the last dish and put it on the table.
"Have a rest, uncle, sit down and eat."
"Brother, sit in my seat. It's cool here."
"It's not in the way, it's not in the way. You are all too polite."
A group of people then began to persuade Qin Rong to drink.
It was lively for most of the day, and the banquet did not disperse until three or four o'clock in the afternoon.
Only a group of women were left to help Wang Susu wash up. The men were in a high mood today. Everyone drank a lot and went home to rest.
"Dear sisters-in-law and aunts, there is still a lot of lunch left, remember to grab a few bowls and take them back later."
"Oh, you kid, why are you so polite? You treat us with such delicious food every day. Yes, it’s enough to eat it in your stomach. How can you walk around without finishing it?”
“That’s right.”
The ladies waved their hands and said more. Being poor is shameful. It's not like Chen Ling asked them to work without food. They already have meat. What else do they want?
However, Chen Ling refused to take the food home. When he left, Chen Ling still stuffed some candies, peanuts and other things into each person. Just like that, the ladies were so happy that they couldn't close their mouths from ear to ear.
The young couple has been busy these days, and the women who came to help are not idle either. They have contributed a lot, so they still have to express their gratitude.
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When the sky was slightly dark, Chen Ling drove Zhao Dahai's car and sent Qin Rongxian and Liang Hongyu back. Zhao Dahai drank too much and rested at Wang Jusheng's house. Qin Rongxian was respected. After a few glasses of wine, they drank a lot. Now that there were few empty rooms at home, they were too embarrassed to stay overnight, so they had to ask Chen Ling to send them there.
"This guy is done with his work."
Driving home, Chen Ling took the tea from Wang Susu, took a sip, and slumped down on the recliner without wanting to move.
He is strong and strong, so he can do any hard work, but he can't stand the busy schedule, so many people, and so many things to take care of. The main reason is that he is tired.
"If you are tired, take a rest early. I will heat up the leftovers at noon. After eating, we will go to bed."
Wang Susu pursed her lips and chuckled, using a wet towel to warm up the leftovers. He wiped his face and went to the kitchen to heat up the food.
Chen Ling closed his eyes and sighed, then fell asleep in a short while.
Wang Susu heated up the food and saw him like this, but she couldn't bear to wake him up, so she ate in a hurry and fed the dogs and cows.
Recently, another nest of quails hatched at home, and two nests of little rabbits were able to run away. Since people came to the house every day, we couldn't let them run around all over the yard, so we put up a fence to block them and didn't let them go. I have been out, but I have to remember to add water from time to time.
On a hot day, you don’t need to feed too frequently, but water is essential.
After going back to the house after all this work, just as he was about to ask Chen Ling to eat, a burst of dog barking suddenly came from the village. After a while, the dog at home started barking too.
It was already dark at this time. Wang Susu raised her head and looked at the time. It was just after eight o'clock in the evening and shook Chen Ling: "Aling, Aling, why don't you drive Brother Dahai's car into the yard? Come in, just in case someone does something bad at night.”
“Huh?”
"Okay, I'll drive in."
Chen Ling rubbed his eyes, got up and walked out.
As soon as he stepped out, the two dogs sniffed the air and trotted out.
“Did you hear something again?”
Chen Ling frowned upon seeing this, and felt a little guilty in his heart.
Then I heard a little girl's voice coming from outside, "Wow, this is my sister's big dog. One is black and the other is yellow. They are in several photos. I recognize them."
Then I heard the little girl shout loudly: "Sister, sister, are you at home? I'm here to see you."
(End of this chapter)
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