newbobooks Chapter 272 Zhu Chenxi
Chapter 272 Zhu Chenxi
After the firecrackers were set off, the young and old in the village went to the main road of the village to chat. There was no point in going out to have fun while sitting idle at home.
A dozen people sitting around a fire and chatting together is really lively!
The excitement lasted until late at night, when the crowd gradually dispersed.
Zhou Mingshu looked at the many styles of fireworks in the system and sighed slightly.
These fireworks will surely amaze everyone when they are set off.
I really want to take it out and put it away, what a pity...
The next morning, Zhou Mingshu got up very early.
The reason is simple, because they have to follow the adults to celebrate the New Year.
After breakfast, it was time to kowtow and receive New Year’s money.
Old Man Zhou took the lead in kowtowing to Old Lady Zhou. Old Lady Zhou sat on a chair and looked at the children at her feet, giving each of them twenty copper coins as New Year's money.
What a rich man!
"Don't complain about the small amount of New Year's money, you all earned it yourself. I am an old woman with little ability, so I can only lend you some money."
"Grandma, how could you dislike it? We are so happy."
Everyone stuffed money into the pockets of their new clothes and was so happy.
These twenty copper coins are enough for them to spend for a long time. Other children don’t have so much New Year’s money.
In previous years, there were almost no people at home, but this year, not long after breakfast, the Zhou family's yard was filled with young people.
They all came to wish Old Mrs. Zhou a happy new year and kowtow to her.
Old Mrs. Zhou had already prepared snacks and candies, and anyone who came could get a bag of toffee and melon seeds.
In addition, each person can get a copper coin as New Year's money.
The little ones were so happy that they wished they could kowtow a few more times.
Old Mrs. Zhou helped them up and stopped them from kowtow- ing , fearing that kowtow- ing too much would shorten their lifespan.
After sitting together and chatting with the younger generations for a while.
Zhou Lao Da and Liu took their younger generations to follow the crowd to visit other families, talk and kowtow to the elders in the village. If they were lucky, the children could get a lucky money.
After walking around the village like this, it was already morning.
After Zhou Mingshu returned home and drank a bowl of hot tea, he went to Wang Xiaodan's house with Zhou Mingqi.
The puppies are very cute at this age, with furry bodies. Now they can run, and they run on the ground like a running gas tank.
The children were very interested in the puppies, so they took some food and played with them, so they weren't too bored.
This puppy is warm and holding it feels like holding a hand warmer.
They played until lunch time and then went home.
In this era, from the first day of the Lunar New Year to the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day, it has always been the New Year.
If you have firecrackers at home, set them off; if you have lights, light them.
When I meet acquaintances on the street, I always say "Happy New Year", which really gives me a festive feeling.
After the snow on the road melted, the women and wives in the village could no longer stay there, so they picked up their baskets and backpacks and went to the town to buy meat.
The Zhou family didn't have to work any more. The table in the kitchen storage room was filled with pots of cooked meat and broth, and even a lot of meat strips and fish were hung on the beams.
At least it can last for a month!
Boss Zhou was leading a small donkey, and the cart was full of people.
Except for his brothers, everyone else was hitchhiking.
They have to visit relatives in the days after the New Year. Coincidentally, they are going to the town to give gifts to Old Mrs. Chen today.
If you meet people from the same village on the road, you will naturally give them a ride.
"Shouhou, I see your fish is still alive?"
One of the aunts said as she looked at the contents of the bucket.
"Aunt, my family keeps all the fish in a water tank, just waiting to give them as a gift during the Chinese New Year. They say there will be fish every year, and giving live fish is so festive."
"Oh, no, your aunt will be very happy..."
The group of people were chatting until they arrived at the town. After a few people got off the car, Boss Zhou took his two brothers to Old Lady Chen's house.
In addition to the old couple at home, Chen Fan was also there.
Seeing his cousins coming over, he immediately asked them to help carry things.
"Cousin, why did you bring so much food? We can't finish it." Chen Fan grinned.
"It's good if you can't finish it. During the Chinese New Year, you have to eat more than you can finish!"
A few people accompanied Mr. Chen to drink two cups before returning home. When they passed by Baicaotang, they gave Mr. Chen two fish.
Chen Shengle bared his big white teeth, not only because he was happy to receive the fish, but also because he felt that the Zhou family had not forgotten him.
The feeling of being remembered is more important than anything else!
Before the Lantern Festival, the Zhou family had been visiting relatives.
Zhou Mingshu also met many people, especially his uncle Zhu Chenxi.
Just like what my mother said, my uncle is full of bookish air.
Knowing that my sister and her family were coming, I prepared some books in advance that would be helpful for studying.
"Mingshu, I heard from your grandfather that you can recognize many characters. These are the books I often read when I was in school. You can read them all."
Zhu Chenxi was wearing a grey long gown, his eyes were bright, and he spoke and acted in a gentle manner.
People who have read books do look a little different, but overall, they seem to be no different from them.
At his grandmother's house, Zhou Mingshu also met his aunt and uncle. There was a little boy next to his aunt, who was his little cousin.
He has big eyes and long, soft eyelashes. He will definitely be a handsome young man in the future.
Zhou Mingyuan met people of the same age, and the two children had a lot of fun playing together.
A Niang took this opportunity to tell the Zhu family that Zhou Mingyuan was going to school, and the family agreed unanimously.
Mr. Zhu had experience in this matter, so he took the responsibility.
"It just so happens that Chenxi is going to visit his teacher in a few days, so let him take Mingyuan with him, haha."
Mr. Zhu's face was very bright. Reading is good! It can make you wise and sensible. If you study well, you can do business or be an official in the future, and others will look up to you.
Zhu Chenxi was very happy when he knew that his nephew was going to study.
Then he will lead the way and point the way for the younger ones.
After the meal, Zhou Mingshu was not idle either. He stayed with his uncle and listened to him talk about things in the provincial capital.
It turned out that the city was very big, with very high and wide city walls, many shops, and many things for sale. Of course, the prices were a little higher than at home.
"The relationships in the city are complicated. There are many officials and many wealthy families, so you have to be careful about what you do and say. If you are not careful, you will offend people."
"Uncle, has anyone bullied you?"
Zhou Mingshu asked, holding her chin up. Based on her previous school experience, farmers' children like her uncle, who had no money and no power, were the easiest to be bullied in such a prestigious institution.
"As for me, who dares to bully me? I'm tall and strong, so they don't dare to do that. Don't look at your uncle who is so thin, he is very fierce in a fight."
Zhu Chenxi's eyes darkened. His niece was really thoughtful and could even consider such a small matter.