Chapter 184 Chinese New Year (3k)
New Year's Eve is here, no matter whether others go to work or not, Gao Zhendong himself does not go to work anyway, so Lou Xiao'e comes over early in the morning.
I also brought a new set of clothes to Gao Zhendong, a straight tunic suit and a pair of shiny black leather shoes with fur linings. Once Gao Zhendong's figure was put on, Lou Xiaoe's eyes lit up.
Children are walking back and forth in the yard. The adults are still busy with various affairs, but the children are rebelling. If you are naughty at this time, you will not be punished.
“Still a child” + “New Year’s Eve”, this gives them a little bit of arrogance.
Of course, those from Liu Haizhong's family were not among them, so they deserved to be beaten anyway.
After Gao Zhendong thought about it, he simply moved his radio outside the house to let everyone listen.
But it was just a lively event. The little boys whose families were a little better off bought firecrackers and set them off in the yard. At this time, children would not set off firecrackers as boldly as adults. of release.
But take it apart and put it in your pocket, order one here and fry one there.
“Pa”. “Pa”. “Pa”.
There is no rhythm, but there is a lot of feeling.
If you are timid, grab it in your hand, light it up and throw it out. If you are timid, place it in a tree hole, under a tile, in a crack between bricks, or in an iron can, carefully.
Except for two-kicking firecrackers, ordinary firecrackers are generally not set off in open spaces. It’s too boring.
Of course there are those who have fun, and there are also one or two who go to the manhole to "arouse public outrage".
There once was a classic joke, which was specifically aimed at little boys: There is a pile of cow dung in front of you, and you happen to have a firecracker in your hand. Now you know what to do, right?
Yan Bugui set up a table in the front yard and put pen and ink on it. Yi Zhonghai brought red paper. This is also an old tradition in the yard. Teacher Yan wrote the Spring Festival couplets on his behalf.
No matter how much Yan Bugui loves money, he will not accept money at this time. He cannot afford to lose that person.
Coincidentally, Gao Zhendong’s radio and Teacher Yan’s Spring Festival couplet stall are both in the front yard, so the front yard is more lively, which makes other residents in the front yard feel a little proud.
People have to learn to find reasons to affirm themselves anytime and anywhere.
The sensible children all spontaneously ran to pay Gao Zhendong New Year greetings. Uncle Gao had only been in the yard for a few months, but it was no exaggeration to say he was the king of children.
Although the children did not know Lou Xiao'e, the identity of the one who was with Uncle Gao at this time was self-evident, so shouting "Auntie, Happy New Year" was the proper meaning.
Lou Xiaoe was overjoyed when she saw the children who came to pay New Year greetings. Gao Zhendong had prepared things a long time ago. When a child came to pay New Year greetings, Lou Xiaoe wished the children a happy New Year and good progress in their studies, and gave each of them ten cents as a gift. , a small whip.
This move made Lou Xiaoe, who had not yet integrated into the adult circle of the courtyard, immediately become one of her own among the children. For a time, the voices of "Hello, aunt" and "Thank you, aunt" could not be heard.
Seeing Yan Bugui writing Spring Festival couplets in the yard was a little cold. Gao Zhendong also lit up the tin bucket stove he had made when he first came here and placed it next to Yan Bugui's table.
While writing, Yan Bugui said to Gao Zhendong with a smile: "Zhendong is thorough in his work, haha. Come on, come on, I will write one for you first. Do you have any objections? Haha."
The neighbors cheered loudly: "No objection, no objection!"
A group of children also joined in the fun: "No objection, no objection!"
Banggan and Xiaodang were also among the children. , the two of them were very conscious, and they just cautiously asked Lou Xiao'e if he could get two small whips. Uncle Gao had already given him the new year's money.
Lou Xiao'e was so happy that she gave each of them a hook. Xiaodang was very happy, and Banggeng was even happier, because Xiaodang would not let go, and he was the one who did it in the end.
Gao Zhendong also got a bunch of melon seeds and peanuts and placed them next to the radio, but there was no sugar in them. If sugar was mixed in, it would be easy for children to get into trouble.
Candies are given separately, 5 pieces per child, including those who are not in high school.
Lou Xiao'e became the king of the new generation of children, and announced with high spirits: "Children, you can only grab a handful of melon seeds and peanuts at a time. Come back after eating."
He Yuyu was also talking to As Lou Xiao'e becomes the king of children together, she is naturally not subject to the quota limit of 5 candies, which gives her the confidence to command thousands of troops in the yard.
The children were very well-behaved and did not make any showy gestures like grabbing a handful, taking them home, and then grabbing another handful. Instead, they honestly finished eating before grabbing them. The only thing they did was to work hard. Eat quickly.
It doesn’t matter to Gao Zhendong if there is such an operation. It’s Chinese New Year, and there are only so many things anyway. If someone instigates a child to do this, everyone in the yard will understand.
Xiaodang and several other children burst into tears. Lou Xiaoe asked them what was wrong. Xiaodang stretched out his little hand and said, "We have small hands."
Lou Xiaoe laughed loudly: "It's my fault, I didn't expect this. Now, you can grab two, haha."
Gao Zhendong did not disturb Lou Xiao'e's good mood of being the king of children. He was pasting the Spring Festival couplets written by Yan Bugui on the door.
The neighbors are talking about it, but there is no such thing as Gao Zhendong.
“Gao Zhendong’s partner is quite handsome, and he seems to have a good temper.”
"Who is Gao Zhendong? Is he interested in anything different?"
"Why does this girl look familiar to me? It seems like I have seen her somewhere."
>"Hey, this place is so big, it's normal if I've seen it before."
"Not to mention, Gao Zhendong really doesn't have anything to say to children. As long as he pays New Year's greetings, he will get lucky money." "This How much will it cost?”
"Hey, Director Gao, do you still need to worry? A level 7 engineer is much higher than the first uncle."
"Look at the people in his house now. It sounds like they are all lonely and widowed, but if you look carefully Think about it, it’s incredible.”
Silly Zhu was organizing lunch at Gao Zhendong’s house, and the deaf old lady also came to join in the fun. This made Gao Zhendong’s family ranked first in the yard at this time, with a high position and high income. The high ground, the high ground of knowledge, the high ground of cooking skills, the high ground of morals. Simply.
It was so lively at noon, Shazhu said hello: "We are all here, let's go to the table."
He Yuyu carried a large hanging firecracker and hung it on the branch outside the door. Carefully light the letter, then turn around and run away.
Gao Zhendong and the other five people who were dining together watched the bursts of firecrackers and thunderclaps at the door of the house, and their faces were all smiling.
As soon as the last sound of the firecrackers exploded, the children who were already watching eagerly and eagerly cheered and rushed forward.
They are looking for firecrackers that have not exploded inside. The long ones can be used to set off firecrackers, while the short ones can be taken apart and the medicine inside is collected. At least they can watch the sparks fly.
Yi Zhonghai took the deaf old lady over for New Year's Eve dinner in the evening. He was relieved to know that Gao Zhendong had arranged lunch for the deaf old lady.
Five people sat around the stove. Gao Zhendong’s place was full of ingredients and very rich.
Gao Zhendong and Silly Zhu filled their glasses, and several young people wished the deaf old lady a Happy New Year first. Nothing else. At her age, she deserved this.
The deaf old lady took out a small cloth bag and said: "The old lady knows that you are all good children and have been taking care of me. I enjoy your blessings and celebrate the New Year. Come, come, one by one One yuan of lucky money.”
Silly Zhu couldn’t laugh or cry: “Hey, old lady, how old are we? I’ll give it to He Yuyu, we don’t need it.”
The deaf old lady. Look at him: "Aren't you still a child no matter how old you are? Even if you don't have a family, it doesn't matter."
This is this era's version of singles having no human rights, right?
Gao Zhendong also advised: "Old lady, we really don't need it. You can keep it for yourself."
The deaf old lady shook her head: "That won't work. If you get married and have children, then I I will only give it to your children, not to you. But in this situation, I have the final say.”
Gao Zhendong and Shazhu looked at each other and nodded: “That’s it, old lady, we’ll accept it. ”
It’s Chinese New Year, just take it and give it to Shazhu, and arrange to go back to the deaf old lady’s meal.
The deaf old lady said happily: "That's right."
Lou Xiao'e didn't care at all. Her thoughts were very simple, just take the New Year's money and just be nice to her.
Amidst the steaming heat of the food, several people picked up their cups again, their smiles looking extremely warm in the winter sunshine that filtered through the windows.
The meal at Gao Zhendong’s house was lively and happy, but the neighbors were a little tortured, mainly because of the aroma.
Only the meat is okay, who doesn’t order meat during the Chinese New Year, but when the meat is paired with the meat, it will be more torturous.
"What is Director Gao doing here? It smells so good."
"What else is there? Meat. With Shazhu's craftsmanship, it's not delicious."
"I'm so greedy."
"What are you greedy for? Who doesn't have it during the Chinese New Year? Order some meat. If you have Director Gao's skills, you can eat meat regularly. If you study hard for me, let alone a bachelor's degree, you can go to a junior college or a high school, and you will have some hope."
"Okay, then I'd better eat Chinese cabbage."
When several poor households looked at the few taels of meat in their kitchens, they felt even more grateful to Gao Zhendong.
Only Xu Damao was muttering in his own home. When he passed by the front yard in the morning, he saw Lou Xiao'e.
"Gao Zhendong, I feel a little familiar."
But he didn't know. Thinking about it, he might as well not know, otherwise the outcome might not be too good.
In the afternoon, Gao Zhendong and Lou Xiao'e rode to Lou's house. As they walked, Lou Xiao'e said with a smile: "Yu Yu's figure is similar to mine a few years ago. I will look for my old one when I go back." Bring her the clothes.”
The relationship between Lou Xiaoe and He Yuyu is getting better and better, especially after they commanded thousands of troops in the yard together today.
This feeling was novel and exciting for Lou Xiao'e, and she naturally became closer to her "second-in-command" - He Yuyu.
Gao Zhendong nodded in agreement, and the two arrived at Lou's house. Lou's mother was very happy when she saw the two coming, and said to Lou Xiao'e: "Zhendong, Xiao'e, you have finally arrived. Look who comes back." Home is here?”
Following Lou’s mother’s words, a man in his thirties stood up from the sofa and looked at the two of them with a smile.
(End of this chapter)