Today is New Year's Eve. Whether it's Donghai Fishery or various workshops, all the helpers have gone home to celebrate the New Year.

The sky was a bit gloomy, and in the evening, large swaths of snowflakes began to fall from the dim sky.

In an instant, the mountains, rivers, fields, and docks were all covered in white snow.

"Auntie, I'm back."

Chen Si'er hurriedly hurriedly hurriedly, and finally returned to his hometown before New Year's Eve.

Due to the snow on the road, the usual one-day journey actually took two days. If it hadn't been for the money in his wallet now, Chen Si'er would have been afraid that he would freeze to death on the road.

"Si'er, Si'er, is that you?"

An old woman bent down and climbed down from the kang tremblingly.

"Fourth brother, fourth brother is back!"

A little girl flew into Chen Si'er's arms.

"Fifth sister, help Fourth Brother put these things down quickly."

Chen Si'er carried a backpack made by Donghai Fishery on his back, and two large bags of items were hung on each shoulder.

"Auntie, I'm Si'er, I'm back." After Chen Si'er put down his things, he quickly went over to support his mother.

Chen Si'er has six brothers and sisters. Two of his sisters have married outside. One of his brothers died while fishing at sea in his early years. The youngest brother also died in infancy. Now there are only three people left in the family. If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't survive, he wouldn't be able to survive.

I will not leave my sick mother and sister to go to sea.

"It's good to be back, it's good to be back." The old woman held Chen Si'er's arms with both hands, tears streaming down her face, "I'm getting stronger. Our fourth son has finally become strong."

"Fourth brother, there's corn porridge in the pot. You must be very hungry. I'll get you a bowl."

"Don't worry, I have a lot of food in my package."

Hearing that his sister said that corn porridge was eaten at home during the Chinese New Year, Chen Si'er felt a sore nose and quickly opened the package.

"This pack is salted fish, which is pickled from the large yellow croaker our fleet caught in the sea. It tastes very good; this pack is whale jerky. You must have never eaten it, right? And this pack is fresh.

Frozen yellow croaker, that is, the weather is cold now, otherwise the yellow croaker caught in the future will really be impossible to bring back. And this package is..."

Chen Si'er took out various kinds of food from the packages one by one.

"Also, here are two woolen sweaters. Grandma and Fifth Sister, each of you can wear one. It will keep you warm."

"Si'er, in the past few months, thanks to the help of several neighbors who have helped us, my mother and I, otherwise you might not have been able to see my mother-in-law. Please leave two bags of these food at home, and share the rest with the neighbors.

, and let everyone have a good New Year.”

Chen Si'er's village is in the corner of Dengzhou Prefecture. The changes that have taken place in Wendeng County have not yet spread here, and most farmers are still living in poverty.

"Mom, don't worry, you won't have to go hungry anymore. His Royal Highness the King of Chu has come to Dengzhou. Si'er is now working for His Highness the King of Chu. After one year, I will buy a small yard in Wendeng County and bring you and me together.

Fifth sister will take her over and live here."

Chen Si'er fully agreed with sharing most of the things he brought back with his neighbors.

In a sense, my ability to survive today is also the result of the help from my neighbors.

After asking Fifth Sister to put a fish into the pot to stew, Chen Si'er quickly went to give other food to the neighbors.

At this time, every household knew that Chen Si'er was back and that he was promising.

"Si'er, tell me, is there really no danger in going to sea?"

"Of course there is no danger, but the fishing vessels in the East China Sea are very large and very stable in the sea."

"Is your salary really as high as you said? Do you still get meat for every meal? The landlord's house isn't that good, right? Is there any problem?"

"Uncle, don't worry, everything I said is true. Yang Qiwa from Cunwei also came back today. We are both in the East China Sea Fishery, and he is treated better than me. If you don't believe it, you can go and ask later.

ask him."

"Si'er, my uncle wants to discuss something with you. Can you bring your brother with you after the new year?"

"No problem, our Donghai Fishery has been recruiting manpower. According to our boss Chu Bo, after the beginning of spring, the shipbuilding workshop will need more manpower, and skilled craftsmen are even more popular."

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Wendeng County Government.

Li Kuan sat on the main seat and raised his wine glass with a smile, "Come on, everyone has worked hard during this period. I would like to propose a drink to you all."

Although Cheng Chumo and others all bought a courtyard to live near the county government office, Li Kuan still invited them all to his place on the New Year's Day.

There were three tables set up in the entire lobby, and people who were close to Li Kuan were placed together.

Even the maids like Qing'er and Yun'er have their own separate table.

"Your Majesty, I am not bragging. There are not many people that I, Cheng Chumo, can admire. Your Majesty is definitely one of them. I will drink this bowl of wine first as a token of respect."

"Growing up, my grandpa has hardly ever praised me; but a few days ago, when I sent a letter home, my grandpa actually praised me for the first time. From now on, I, Yuchi Huan, will hang out with you, the prince."

"There is still me, there is still me. The people in Chang'an City don't like to take me to play with them, but a few brothers think highly of me. Fang Yiai will never forget it in this life."

It was the first time for several teenagers to celebrate the New Year alone, and their relationship rarely became more delicate.

"Haha~ You're welcome! We are all working hard for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. Come and cheers together!"

"cheers!"

"Zixia walked around the streets yesterday and felt that the faces of the people in Wendeng were full of smiles. When I left Chang'an, I heard that Wendeng was a disaster area. Such big changes are all thanks to the prince. Zixia also respects

A cup for your Majesty.”

During this period, Zixia felt that it was the most relaxing time in her life.

Although Li Kuan has not expressed his attitude now, everyone in the palace respects him very much, as if he is the hostess.

This feels really good!

However, Zixia is happy, but some people may not be happy.

Just like Qing'er at the table next to her, her face turned very ugly when she saw her prince and Zixia lowering their heads and whispering.

"Sister Qing'er, let me toast you."

Yun'er sat nearby and naturally noticed Qing'er's changes.

During this time, she also understood Qing'er's special status beside Li Kuan, so she would flatter Qing'er intentionally or unintentionally.

The girl's family background is destined not to become the Princess of Chu; the best outcome is to be a concubine. In a noble family, the status of a concubine is really no higher than that of a personal maid.

"You can drink it yourself, I will take care of the prince to rest later."

Reaching out to avoid hitting the smiling man, Qing'er replied a little depressed.

The wind and frost in the heaven and earth are gone, and the weather in the universe is harmonious.

Time adds new years, and spring fills the old mountains and rivers.

The plum blossoms and willows are beautiful, and the pine trees are very old.

Tu Su became drunk and laughed happily in the white cloud nest.
Chapter completed!