As the New Year gets closer, the festive atmosphere becomes more and more intense.
As the Spring Festival approaches, the Zhou family’s preparations have become even busier.
Dad and Mom began to prepare New Year's goods, buying various ingredients and holiday supplies, and the atmosphere at home became more festive.
“Ziwen, look at what else you need to buy?” Zhou’s mother asked Zhou Ziwen’s opinion.
Zhou Ziwen thought for a while and said, "Mom, I think we should buy some more candies and melon seeds. Don't be reluctant to spend money."
People of the older generation are very frugal, and Zhou's mother also has the same temperament, and is usually reluctant to spend money.
"Yes, you are right to remind me, I will go to the market to have a look." After listening to Zhou Ziwen's suggestion, Zhou's mother immediately decided to go to the market to purchase.
That is to say, Zhou Ziwen went fishing in Shichahai from time to time during this period, and he gained a lot every time.
But he sold most of them to other fishermen on the spot.
After going back and forth, I actually made a lot of money.
Zhou Ziwen also handed some of this money to Zhou's mother.
Otherwise, Zhou Ziwen will definitely be scolded for his lavish way of spending money.
The Chinese New Year will be here in a few days, which also means that Zhou Ziwen and the two sisters will return to the countryside again.
Zhou’s father and Zhou’s mother also knew that their son and daughter-in-law were leaving.
Especially their granddaughter who was just born, this makes them even more reluctant to part with her.
But going to the countryside is necessary, and they have no choice.
Fortunately, my son is capable and can live a good life even if he goes to the countryside.
What's more, he found such a beautiful daughter-in-law in the countryside, and now he even gave birth to a granddaughter, which made them even more satisfied.
Although Father Zhou and Mother Zhou are reluctant to leave their son and daughter-in-law, they also know that it is inevitable.
They can only try their best to make their son and daughter-in-law live a better life during this period.
Time passed day by day, and soon it was New Year's Eve.
On this day, Father Zhou and his sisters at work all had a day off, and the eldest brother and the second brother also came with their sister-in-law and children to reunite.
On New Year's Eve, the atmosphere in the Zhou family reached a climax.
Early in the morning, the whole family gets busy.
Zhou’s mother and her sisters were busy in the kitchen, preparing various traditional dishes, while Zhou Ziwen helped, and also prepared several of his own special dishes.
The eldest brother and the second brother posted Spring Festival couplets and hung lanterns in the yard. The children played happily beside them, and the whole courtyard was filled with laughter and laughter.
At noon, sumptuous dishes are served one after another, including braised fish, braised pork, braised pork ribs, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, etc., all delicious and delicious.
The family sat around the dining table and enjoyed the reunion dinner together.
Dad Zhou raised his glass and said with emotion: "Everyone has worked hard this year. I hope that our family will get better and better in the new year."
Everyone raised their glasses one after another. Cup, wishing you a better life in the future together.
After lunch, everyone started making dumplings together. Zhou Xiaomei and Chen Qiaoyi made dumplings in different shapes, which made everyone laugh.
In the evening, the dumplings were put out of the pot and the steaming hot dumplings were served on the table. Everyone was enjoying themselves while eating the dumplings and watching the Spring Festival Gala.
As the New Year's bell rang, bursts of firecrackers sounded outside.
Zhou Ziwen took the children in the courtyard to set off fireworks. The gorgeous fireworks bloomed in the sky, lighting up the entire night sky.
In this day and age, not many people are willing to buy fireworks. They cost money.
That is to say, Zhou Ziwen hadn't felt this kind of festive atmosphere for a long time, so he bought some.
Back in the house, everyone wished each other New Year's greetings, and then went back to their rooms to rest. Zhou Ziwen was lying on the bed, looking at Chen Qiaoyi and her daughter sleeping beside him, and his heart was filled with happiness and satisfaction.
He knows that no matter where he is, as long as he is accompanied by his family, he is the happiest thing.
Speaking of which, this is already the second year since he traveled through time.
The first year was spent in the countryside. It was very deserted at that time, with only two sisters accompanying him.
When I go home this year, there are more people and it’s more lively.
The next day is the first day of the Lunar New Year. According to tradition, we should get up early to pay New Year greetings.
Zhou Ziwen got up early, put on new clothes, took Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying with him, and prepared to pay New Year greetings to his parents.
Zhou’s father and Zhou’s mother saw their children coming to pay New Year greetings, with happy smiles on their faces.
They gave red envelopes to Zhou Ziwen, Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying, wishing them a happy new year and good health.
Finally, I gave Yueyue a big red envelope alone.
Subsequently, Zhou Ziwen took Chen Qiaoyi to pay New Year greetings to the people in the courtyard.
Every time they arrive at a house, they will greet each other warmly and wish each other the best. The atmosphere is warm and festive.
“Happy New Year, Ziwen, Qiaoyi, Shiying!” The neighbors responded enthusiastically when they saw them.
The two sisters have been in the courtyard for so long that the neighbors all know them.
It’s just that they are still a little confused about who the two sisters are.
Especially after Chen Qiaoyi gave birth to her child, her body shape returned to normal, making them even more difficult to identify.
But the neighbors also have their own solutions. Since they can't tell the difference, they can't tell the difference. They can shout whatever they want.
The two sisters look the same anyway, so it doesn’t matter what their names are.
"Happy New Year, I wish everyone good health and all the best in the new year!" Zhou Ziwen also responded with a smile,
During the New Year greetings, little Yueyue also became the focus of everyone's attention. Neighbors gathered around, teasing little Yueyue, giving her red envelopes, and wishing her healthy growth.
"Yueyue is so cute. She will be as beautiful as her mother when she grows up." A neighbor aunt said with a smile.
"Thank you, auntie, and wish you a happy New Year." Chen Qiaoyi hugged little Yueyue and responded with a smile.
After paying New Year's greetings to his neighbors, Zhou Ziwen took his two sisters and children and set off to visit his eldest brother and second brother's home to pay New Year's greetings.
Zhou Ziwen took Chen Qiaoyi, Chen Shiying and Yueyue to the home of his eldest brother Zhou Jianhua.
The eldest brother’s home is not far from Zhou Ziwen’s home, and they arrived soon.
"Brother, sister-in-law, happy New Year!" Zhou Ziwen greeted warmly as soon as he entered the door.
"Ziwen, Qiaoyi, Shiying, happy New Year!" The eldest brother and sister-in-law responded with a smile. When they saw little Yueyue, the smiles on their faces became even brighter.
"Come on, Yueyue, this is the red envelope given to you by your uncle and aunt." The sister-in-law handed a red envelope to little Yueyue. Although little Yueyue was still young, she could still feel the joy, clucking laughed.
Then, Zhou Ziwen and his family went to the home of his second brother Zhou Guohua.
The second brother's home is very festively decorated, with red lanterns hanging at the door and new window grilles on the windows.
"Second brother, second sister-in-law, happy New Year!" Zhou Ziwen brought his family in and said with a smile.
"Happy New Year, Happy New Year!" The second brother and the second sister-in-law came to greet her. When they saw little Yueyue, their faces were also full of joy.
“Yueyue, this is a red envelope given to you by your second uncle and second aunt. I wish you healthy growth.”
The second sister-in-law handed little Yueyue a red envelope, and little Yueyue waved her little hands as if to express her gratitude.
After sitting at the second brother’s house for a while, everyone chatted about daily life and shared every detail of the past year. (End of this chapter)