Volume 2, Chapter 179: Desire
The weather today is very good, the golden sunshine is warm, the Spring Festival is coming, and I can already smell the breath of spring.
Ling Yue and Wu Lang both got up early to practice, and Shangguan Ruoli also got up too.
Last night, I had great harmony with Dongming Ziyu twice in space, but my waist was still sore. I heard there was some movement in the kitchen, so I went to the kitchen after washing up.
Wu Wenhui was cooking. When she saw Shangguan Ruoli coming over, she said shyly: "Fourth Aunt, why did you get up so early?"
Shangguan Ruoli said with a smile: "Your fourth uncle and the children got up early to practice kung fu, and I followed suit."
I looked Wu Wenhui up and down, and saw that although her face looked tired, her eyes were springy. Looking at her walking posture, I knew that something happened last night.
Wu Wenhui felt uncomfortable being looked at by her, her face turned even redder, and she lowered her head without even daring to look at her.
Shangguan Ruo left his hand and dug into his purse, took out a small round box from the space, and stuffed it into Wu Wenhui, "Put the ointment on the injured area and it won't hurt anymore."
Wu Wenhui held the box tightly, lowered her head and whispered: "Thank you, Aunt Four."
Da Ya, Er Ya, and San Ya came one after another, and they made breakfast together. After a while, Mrs. Liu also came. Seeing that she couldn't help, she went to wash clothes by the north and south streams.
Except for Mrs. Sun, there are no lazy women in the house. Mrs. Li got up early as a mother-in-law and was pregnant. She came to the kitchen to have a look and asked Shangguan Ruoli to invite her out.
Poor farm families are not particular about it. They recognize their relatives during breakfast. There is no formal recognition scene like in wealthy families.
However, after the meal, Wu Wenhui still gave everyone gifts, which were needlework made by herself. Socks and insoles were given to the elders, embroidered handkerchiefs were given to the sister-in-law, and gloves were given to the brothers-in-law.
In a dim sum shop, you have to wear gloves when handling dim sum for customers. Wu Wenhui learned about gloves and knew how to make them.
It's New Year's Eve in the blink of an eye, and the entire Dongzhou family is filled with joy and celebration. The children are wearing new clothes and running wildly outside. Their childish laughter makes the adults who are busy frying and cooking smile.
Many male laborers are working in Qianlimali, even if they don't go out to work, they raise cattle, milk cows, chop wood, do odd jobs such as digging date pits, malt, etc. for the old man Dong's family. Those who are not idle have made money.
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The most important thing is that there is better hope. Next year, Old Man Dong’s business will be bigger, and they will be able to do more.
Old Man Dong's house was also very happy. Four tables were set up with chicken, duck, fish and various dishes. One table for men, two tables for women and children, and one table for the servants and Bai Yaozu.
Shangguan was sitting in the main seat, and the old god was there, not treating himself as an outsider at all.
Ever since he gave Wulang a night-bright pearl, Old Man Dong and Old Mrs. Qian no longer regarded him as an outsider.
Old Man Dong raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "We have taken a big step this year. Twenty dim sum shops and Qianlima Express Station have been selected, and Si'er has passed the examination as a scholar.
Next year, when shops everywhere open, we will get better and better! Come, let’s have a drink for the good days ahead!”
Everyone stood up and raised their glasses: "Cheers to the good days ahead!"
The children’s glasses were full of apple juice, and they also said: “Cheers!”
After everyone drank this glass of wine, they sat down to eat. Erlang, Sanlang, Daya, and Erya filled everyone's glasses.
Shangguan Ruoli saw Mrs. Qian eager to give it a try and said with a smile: "Mom, please tell us a few words!"
Mrs. Qian burst into laughter, "What are you talking about? Let's not talk about the past. I hope that Da Lang's wife will give me a great-grandson next year! Er Lang has decided on a daughter-in-law! Da Ya's wedding is done! Cheers, cheers!"
Da Lang, Wu Wenhui, Er Lang and Da Ya were in a big scandal.
Everyone stood up and had another drink.
After two glasses of the good wine brewed by space, Old Man Dong started talking more. He looked at his four sons with a smile and said, "You guys should talk too!"
Dongming Ziyu looked at Dong Youtian, "Brother, let's talk first."
Although Higashi Arita has improved a lot after exercising for several months, his dull and taciturn temperament cannot be changed. He rubbed his hands and said: "Well, what my parents said is what I want to say, haha, cheers!"
"Cheers!" Everyone raised their glasses again.
It was Dong Youliang's turn next. He blushed slightly and said, "I hope my parents are in good health, that my children will make progress in practicing kung fu and studying, and that I will be able to be stronger and help my fourth brother do more things."
Dong Youyin is the one who has changed the most. He is not like the invisible person he used to be, and he is full of energy.
The more brothers share your worries, the dim sum shop will make more money!"
"Okay!" Old Man Dong patted the table happily.
Dongming Ziyu was afraid that Old Man Dong had drunk too much, so before Dong Youyin raised his glass, he said: "The wishes of my parents and brothers are my wishes. I will study hard next year and strive to get to a higher level the year after that."
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"Okay!" Old Man Dong patted the table again.
Come on, don’t say anything about the wishes of the rest of the people, don’t let the old man drink too much.
After finishing the wine in the jug, Shangguan Ruoli gave them apple juice, and they would have to stay up late and set off firecrackers.
Everyone ate, drank, talked and laughed, and before we knew it, it was late at night. They removed the remaining seats and sat around eating melon seeds, drinking tea and talking.
Shangguan was old and a little tired, so he took three attendants back to the hospital. Shangguan Ruoli asked them to take two dumplings and a basket of glutinous rice balls back. They should get up early tomorrow and it would be dark, so they shouldn't run back and forth.
At this time, Dongming Ziyu said: "Father, mother, why don't we outsource all the raw materials for making snacks to the people in the village. For example, chopped dried fruits, ground flour, boxes, baskets, even boiling sugar and raising cows, we can
Making snacks is easy and allows them to earn more money."
Old Man Dong said: "Yes, yes, we all fled together. If you can, pull him out."
Mrs. Qian waved her hand and said: "Okay, I also think it's weird to weigh them dried fruits every day and pay copper coins. Let's set the price and give it to a family, and then we can just give us the finished product."
Higashikata said: "You can give the dried fruits to Chunlei, he used to be the head of the village."
Mrs. Qian took the initiative and said: "His second aunt's Dashan and Dahe are both working at the Qianlima Shop, and only the women and children are left. Let's make the snack boxes and bags for them."
Old Man Dong looked at Old Mrs. Qian with emotion. The old woman hated her second wife the most, and now she could offer to win them over. She was really...drinking too much?
After all, the really delicious dim sum shop is all its own business, so everyone is even more attentive and discussing every detail until the new year comes.
"Crackling" a burst of firecrackers sounded in the yard, bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year.
After everyone ate 'Jiaozi', they rested.
However, as soon as I lay down, I heard the rapid sound of a gong coming from outside, and heard someone shouting: "The water is leaking! The water is leaking!"
Chapter completed!