Chapter 41 It’s the Chinese New Year
Today is the last day of work for Kang Qirui this semester. The students had finished their final exams last Friday and had a holiday. However, the teachers still need to go to work this week. One of them needs to mark the test papers. After getting grades, you need to do a semester summary and attend the final meeting. This semester has been quite enjoyable until this Friday. The students are all very studious. Those who get into Shuangyashan are basically those who love to study. There are no particularly disobedient students. If there are, Kang Qirui doesn't need to take care of them. .
When I returned to the alley after get off work, I happened to meet the second brother, Ayao, and his wife. Everyone was carrying big and small bags, and they walked home together. As soon as he entered the house, the second elder complained to the second elder who was watching TV on the sofa: "Mother Dou, you spent hundreds of yuan today." The others greeted the second elder and went back to their rooms.
The old lady stopped Kang Qirui and asked: "Arui, why did they buy so many things for two of them?" Kang Qirui just chatted for a few words on the road, and then said directly: "It seems like Let’s go back to my maternal home to buy new year’s goods.”
After hearing this, Mrs. Dou’s heart trembled. "Are they all going back to their mother's house to celebrate the New Year?" The old lady looked at Old Dou.
"When you marry a daughter-in-law, you don't need two elders." Old Dou said with some melancholy.
"Didn't you say you like clean things? Now it doesn't suit you." The old woman's tone was also not good.
"Mother Dou, don't worry. Even if the bosses and others go to my aunt's house to celebrate the New Year, my fourth brother and I will spend the New Year with you at home." Kang Qirui comforted the two elders. For Kang Qirui Speaking of which, it’s actually okay to go to your maternal home to celebrate the New Year. There’s no need to say that you spend the New Year at your husband’s house every year, since they’re also your parents there.
“Good boy, good boy.” The old woman touched Kang Qirui’s head and was happy.
"Abba and Mom, let's go out for a while." The boss Guang and his sister-in-law walked out of the room with several large bags of things, carrying more than when they came back just now. Then the second brother, second sister-in-law, and Ayao Sachiko also walked out with a large bag of things.
"Wait a minute." When Lao Dou saw them all carrying things, he thought they were going back to his parents' home now, "Where are you going with these big and small bags?"
"You are not Let's go, right? Are you going back to the countryside now?" The old lady also asked anxiously, it's only the 25th day of the Lunar New Year, so there's no need to go to my grandma's house so early, right?
"Huh? Back to the countryside?" Everyone looked surprised. The second brother just said: "No, mom, you want us to go back to the countryside to celebrate the New Year again? Grandpa divides the pork again? This I told my grandpa last time that we should divide the fields and divide the land this time."
Everyone laughed when they heard it. The idea of dividing the fields and dividing the land was quite beautiful. "Ahem, don't be nagging, are you going back to your maternal home to celebrate the New Year?" Lao Dou asked seriously.
"No, sir, every year we go back on the second day of the Lunar New Year to start the new year, and it's the same this year." The second sister-in-law made it clear that this year she would celebrate the New Year in Guangfu and not go back until the second day of the Lunar New Year.
"Ara originally wanted to go back to Shencheng to celebrate the New Year, but my father said that the new daughter-in-law would celebrate the New Year at her husband's house." Sachiko also said that she would celebrate the New Year in Guangfu, and the old woman was very happy after hearing it.
"Mom, I won't go home to celebrate the New Year this year." The sister-in-law also quickly expressed her position. "Yes, Mom, Xianglan said that she has never celebrated the Chinese New Year in Guangfu, so she must visit the flower street and watch the fireworks show this year." Guang, the boss, also supported her.
"Mom, even if you chase me away this year, I won't leave." The sister-in-law made a rare joke just to make the old mother happy.
"Then what are you doing with so many things?" Lao Dou pointed to their bags. Since they are all celebrating the New Year in Guangfu, what are you doing with big and small bags at this time?
"Send it back to your mother's family." A Yao, the second boss, said in unison. It turned out that I planned to go to the post office to mail the things before dinner, not to go back now.
"You want what you want. It's almost late in the year, and people are arriving without gifts. Just wait a minute. I also bought some things. You guys can take them together and send them to your in-laws." After saying this, the old lady hurried into the room to get the things. Went.
"Sisters-in-law, what did you buy? Give it to me for reference." Kang Qirui looked at the things in their hands, and he thought about buying something to give to Master Zhu.
"Ala bought dried lychees and dried longans. These are the most decent new year products in Alashen City." Sachiko took out the things and counted them for Kang Qirui to see.
"Oh, then you are right to marry in Guangfu. Guangfu has a lot of these things." The second sister-in-law said with a smile.
“These are top quality goods.” Sachiko emphasized.
"Oh, why didn't I think of buying these?" Xianglan regretted. These dry goods are not expensive, but very decent.
"Don't be afraid, I have it here." The old woman came out with a big basket of things. As soon as they saw it, they rushed to grab the things. Kang Qirui also took a few bags.
"Uncle Yao, you are so eye-catching. You already know the mother-in-law policy before you even get through the door." When the second sister-in-law saw Kang Qirui coming to share things, she laughed at him. Kang Qirui also laughed and said: "Me and You are all different. Your maternal family is far away. I am just going out now, so I don’t have to work hard to please you.”
“Old Dou, where are you going to have a reunion dinner this year?” A Yao, a cadre? Instead of participating in the souvenir sharing meeting, I pulled Lao Dou aside and asked him about the most important things during the New Year.
"Same as before, book a big room in Hongyun Building." Lao Dou didn't intend to do any new tricks. "Aguang, you are the boss, I will leave this glorious task to you." Boss Guang had no choice but to nod.
The boss went to book a room and didn't come back until dinner, so Kang Qirui asked the second boss and his sister-in-law to go to his room and say they had something to talk about. After the second brother came in, he said, "Arui, what's going on?" The second sister-in-law also looked at Kang Qirui curiously. "Second sister-in-law, how are the store's arrangements for the Chinese New Year?" Of course Kang Qirui was talking to them about the clothing store.
"Yongfang wants to go back to celebrate the New Year, because this is her first time in Guangfu, and her family is worried about her spending the New Year alone here. Everything else is fine, and she is willing to work overtime during the New Year. As you said, the salary will be tripled during the Chinese New Year, and the commission will be doubled. I heard that no one wants to work overtime, only those who are afraid of not working overtime for her. "It seems that everyone is really motivated, and the second sister-in-law even made a joke.
"That's ok. The second guy should keep an eye on it during the Chinese New Year. The good ones must not be out of stock. It'll be fine if you just go to work." The second guy also nodded in agreement. The clothing business is definitely booming during the Chinese New Year. Everyone’s desire and demand for new clothes is very strong before and after the New Year. Metersbonwe is also a well-known brand. There is no worry about business at all, the only worry is that no one is out of stock.
Then we talked about the new store. The new store will still be Metersbonwe, two blocks away from the current store. When the time comes, Ersao and Yongfang will visit one store each. Recruitment will start after the year. After talking about everything here, the boss Guangcai walked in the house as tired as a dog. Hearing the noise outside, Kang Qirui walked out with his second brother and his sister-in-law and asked: "Boss, have you booked a room?" ”
"Where can I order it? Many of them were ordered last year." The boss said angrily.
"Ah? What should we do?" The second sister-in-law has to look after the store during the Chinese New Year. How can she do this without food?
“I know where there is a place.” Azu said in surprise, and everyone looked at him, “Five-star hotel.”
“Tch! You are the boss We can afford that one." Kang Qirui was speechless. How expensive are five-star hotels during the Chinese New Year? There are so many people in their family, and a year's salary may not be enough for one meal.
“What does it have to do with me?” Azu said angrily, “It’s all because our family members are not big enough and our money is not big enough. We all have the temper of the boss and work hard to survive.”
"Since there is nothing to eat outside, we can only cook it at home." Kang Qirui said.
“Arui is right. If you don’t have anything to eat outside, just cook it at home. I’ve lived for most of my life, and I used to have family reunion dinner at home every year. It’s just that after you went out to work in the past two years, I only went out to eat when my family was rich. Now the food outside is expensive, not filling, and not delicious. I don’t like it.” The old lady also thinks that if it is not available outside, then I should make it at home.
"Mom, if everyone learns from you, all the restaurants will close down." The second brother is unwilling. This year is already very busy, and he has to cook a reunion dinner at home, and also Don’t want to do business?
"Don't say so much. Since we don't have anything to eat outside, let's make enough food and clothing ourselves." Lao Dou made the final decision, but this decision made everyone start to complain.
"It's really annoying. We just celebrated New Year's Day and Christmas, and now we have to celebrate the Spring Festival. If you don't have to do anything, it's okay to show your loyalty, but now, mom, can I ask for leave? Spring Festival?" The one who reacted the most was Azu, because they had to work until New Year's Eve, and he also promised his colleagues to help him on duty from the first to the second day of the new year.
"Fourth brother, you sound like you do a lot of work every holiday." Kang Qirui laughed at Azu, who is his fourth brother? It's a shirk. Either my stomach hurts or I feel uncomfortable somewhere.
"That's right. Uncle Yao is right. Fourth uncle, it seems like you have never helped the family with housework." Second sister-in-law agreed with what Kang Qirui said. After Azu heard this, no matter how thick-skinned he was, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"Okay, let's get back to the topic. Now that we have decided to have the reunion dinner at home, we have two more daughters-in-law from other provinces in our family. It is the first time to celebrate the New Year in Guangfu. There are many rules to pay attention to. Everyone We need to be very energetic. We need to pay homage, we need to turn on the oil pan, and we need to kill chickens and ducks for the New Year dinner. For the sake of fairness, we will divide the work and cooperate. No one is allowed to be lazy." Old Dou stood up. He walked to the parent's seat and kicked off the second brother who was sitting there, "Get out of the way, you are in the way."
"Master, I think your decision is very wise, otherwise someone will be lazy." Second sister-in-law As he meant something, the second brother pointed directly at Azu and Ayao Sachiko, "Yes, yes, you, you, you, that's it." Everyone suddenly got into a fuss, blaming each other, and even getting involved. Got rid of the troublemaker Tianxiu.
"Hey, hey, I think this is it. Otherwise, I'm afraid that the more I help, the more trouble I'll make, so I'll take care of the New Year's Eve dinner." The sister-in-law's words surprised everyone, "You?" There are so many people in the Kang family Is one person responsible for everyone’s New Year’s Eve dinner?
"Sister-in-law, did I hear you correctly? You want to host the New Year's Eve dinner? Can you do it?" Kang Qirui asked directly.
"Yes, sister-in-law, what are you going to cook for us?" The second sister-in-law was also very confused.
"Dumplings, we eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year. I make dumplings and put coins in them. Whoever gets the coins will be lucky." The sister-in-law is still talking, boss Guang quickly interrupted: "You just want to make dumplings for me to eat alone."
"Sister-in-law, we southerners don't eat dumplings during the New Year's Eve dinner. What kind of fish are we, chickens and ducks?" For things like geese, the richer the food, the better,” Kang Qirui explained. Southerners are actually more accustomed to eating dumplings for breakfast rather than as a staple food, let alone during an important festival such as the Chinese New Year. It is a must to have big fish and meat for the New Year's Eve dinner, no matter how rich it is.
"Yes, yes." Everyone nodded quickly. It's okay to eat dumplings during the New Year. If word spread, they thought their families had no money to celebrate the festival.
"I think it would be good to make a few dumplings to change the taste." The old lady came out to smooth things over when she saw Pandan's embarrassed expression. She also said to Sachiko in a comprehensive manner: "Sachiko, you can also make some Shanghai dishes for everyone to try. "
"Okay, as long as you like to eat, I can do anything." Xingzi was very happy to hear that. Although it is good to celebrate the New Year in Guangfu, it would be better if you can eat hometown food. .
"Okay, okay." Everyone was very considerate.
(End of this chapter)