Early morning on New Year's Day.

On both sides of the gray street are triangular white snowdrifts, with small circular holes remaining on them, as well as the marks of many palms.

There are also strange-looking snowmen piled at the entrances of some yards.

The weather was very cold, more than ten degrees below zero, but these snowmen were well preserved.

At the entrance of the gray alley, two people, one tall and one short, walked out.

The tall man had a bare face and a very burly figure. The short woman was dressed like a penguin, with a big red scarf wrapped around her neck and her little face was flushed.

"Hey, Chuanzong, you two have just come out? My old man has come back with his children."

A well-proportioned aunt passing by said hello.

Yi Chuanzong replied with a normal expression: "Have a good New Year, Aunt Shen. I drank a little too much yesterday, so it doesn't matter if it's a little later."

Lou Xiao'e greeted with a stern expression, "Aunt Shen, happy New Year."

"happy New Year!"

"Let's go to the uncle's place first. You are busy."

"Okay, go quickly."

After the three of them separated, Lou Xiao'e bumped into someone with her shoulder in dissatisfaction, "It's all your fault. If it weren't for you, we would have come out a long time ago. Now it's okay, let people see our jokes."

Yi Chuanzong said nonchalantly: "We are doing business and firing the first shot of the year. What if we get hit?"

Lou Xiao'e was very dissatisfied and said: "Please keep your mouth shut! It's a good thing that our family lives in a private courtyard, otherwise we would have to let the neighbors see our jokes."

Yi Chuanzong urged, "If you're in a hurry, let's go there quickly."

In fact, he pays more attention to what he says. The private words of the couple are naturally listened to by both of them, and he has carefully considered them before speaking.

As soon as they entered the hospital, the third uncle happened to send people out with a smile. He turned his eyes and saw the two of them, and said directly: "Zhuan Zong, you two are the only ones who haven't come here yet. Why are you so late for the Chinese New Year?"

Yi Chuanzong grinned: "Third uncle, have a good New Year. I am older in our generation, and the big shots are always the last to appear. I will greet you later."

The third uncle smiled and nodded, "Early next year, you have to set an example for the younger brothers and sisters in the yard."

"Okay, I'll count it next year."

"Okay, you go to the uncle's house first, I'll make tea and wait for you here."

The two of them continued walking in, and saw a neighbor who spoke twice more on the way. As soon as they arrived at the middle courtyard, two children ran over from the west wing.

"Uncle Chuan Zong, Uncle Chuan Zong, have a happy New Year."

Banggeng shouted while running over with his sister. When he came to the two of them, he knelt down with his sister and shouted, "Uncle Chuanzong, Aunt Xiao'e, I wish you two a happy marriage and a happy marriage."

Takako."

The two children shouted in unison and kowtowed three times. This action was very skillful, either they had rehearsed it in advance, or they had kowtowed to others many times.

Jia Zhang is considered the oldest, and her Jia Dongxu is the oldest among the younger generation.

Silly Zhu in the back is already twenty-five years old, and his father is quite powerful, otherwise he wouldn’t be able to live in the main house.

If the first uncle's family had a child after a normal marriage of one or two years, the child would be about the same age as Liu Guangqi. The third uncle's Yan Jiefang is not too young and is old enough to get married, but not as fast as Yi Chuanzong.

Yi Chuanzong felt happy. The only ones in the courtyard who could kowtow to him were these two children. Sophora japonica was still too young, so she could only turn over.

"Daughter-in-law, give the children lucky money, including the little one. When you can kowtow later, you can make up for it. You can't lose it for a year."

Lou Xiao'e also happily gave red envelopes to the two children. She had not been here during the Chinese New Year before, but no one kowtowed to her. It was also the first time for her to sit in a sedan chair. The two of them had talked about this last night and had prepared it early in the morning.

He immediately took out three red paper packets.

"Banggeng is usually obedient, and Xiaodang is also well-behaved. This is a red envelope for you."

Banggan and Xiaodang quickly took it, "Thank you Uncle Chuanzong, thank you Aunt Xiao'e."

Yi Chuanzong nodded and said with great satisfaction: "It's so cold on the ground, get up quickly. When houses are allocated in the factory next year, you can come and visit us to pay New Year's greetings."

Bangge nodded obediently, and Xiaodang said with a high face: "Uncle Chuanzong, we have been there, there was no door open, there was only the sound of the puppy."

Lou Xiao'e looked slightly embarrassed and coaxed, "Okay, you guys go back to the house quickly, I'll hang out with your Uncle Chuanzong."

Yi Chuanzong first paid New Year's greetings to his eldest son. He was so old that he didn't need to kowtow, but in the first year of his marriage, he brought his wife to the house and kowtowed.

The two of them came to the backyard, and the deaf old lady was destined to be knocked down.

Originally, I just wanted to drop by to wish the second uncle a happy new year before leaving.

After all, he is also the second oldest man in the courtyard. He is the second oldest among the men, so he has to go here first to pay New Year greetings.

Unexpectedly, I was fine before entering the door. When I was about to leave after two minutes, the second uncle said, "Zhuan Zong, you should be fine the day after tomorrow, right?"

Yi Chuanzong felt a little strange in his heart. The second uncle was particularly kind today. He thought it was because of the Chinese New Year, but he didn't expect that he wanted something?

After thinking for a moment, he understood that Liu Guangqi was not back for the New Year!

If it hadn't been for what happened when I got married, I might still come here for the Chinese New Year in the next two years, but not when I have children.

Now that the whole family is at loggerheads, Liu Guangqi will naturally not come back to celebrate the New Year.

"Second uncle, I do have time the day after tomorrow. Is there anything you can do here?"

The second uncle's face was still warm, even though there was a trace of sadness between his eyebrows, "Zhuan Zong, I'm not afraid of your jokes. That little beast dared not to come back. It's inconvenient for me on the first day of the new year. I want to be with you."

Let’s talk about him the night after tomorrow.”

Naturally, Yi Chuanzong would not refuse, and Liu Guangqi might even come to him to contact Zong Lie. The Chinese New Year in his hometown was uncomfortable, and he was still thinking about getting promoted. What kind of sweet dream could he have?

"Okay, second uncle, since you said so, I will appoint him the day after tomorrow."

The second uncle looked happy and added: "There is no need to prepare food later, just come here to eat. Then we will have a good drink."

Yi Chuanzong was slightly startled, "Hey, how dare you do this to me!"

The second uncle waved his hand and said, "It's okay, isn't it just a meal? You treat me to a meal, and I'll treat you to a meal. Although you eat more, just come to me for a drink or two from time to time."

Yi Chuanzong smiled and agreed, "Okay, I'll go with Xiao'e for a walk first, and then come back to you the day after tomorrow."

"Okay, let's go for a walk, the neighbors are waiting for you too."

"Haha, it's a little late. I'll try to get there as early as possible next year."

The couple strolled around the yard, and in the afternoon they went to the temple fair, watched the dragon and lion dances, and then strolled around the park.

Amidst the sound of New Year’s gongs and drums, it’s the second day of the Lunar New Year.

On this day, there is no doubt that I will leave my father-in-law’s house.

Lou's father and Lou's mother entertained the two of them with smiles, and the atmosphere in the Lou family was harmonious throughout the day.

Just when it was time to leave, Lou's father's expression felt a little off.

"Dad, what's wrong with you?"

Yi Chuanzong stood at the door with some doubts. He turned to look at his wife. Lou Xiao'e lowered her head and felt guilty, holding a small package in her hand. It didn't look big, just about the size of two dictionaries.

Moreover, Lou Xiao'e's posture is very relaxed, and it doesn't look like there are small or large yellow croakers inside. Why does her father-in-law feel so distressed?

It’s Chinese New Year, so you can’t have some control over the situation? Isn’t it too embarrassing?

Father Lou forced a smile and waved his hand, "It's okay. We'd better not drink tea next time. It's good to drink some wine, especially the wine you gave me years ago. I drank it once and it tasted really comfortable.

.”

Yi Chuanzong laughed when he heard the words. The wine brewed with wild ginseng and other Chinese herbal medicines must be very powerful.

"Dad, that's for you. I usually don't need that thing now."

It’s just the difference between ten minutes and eleven or twelve minutes. Anyway, the best part is the shiver at the end. How about not wasting such a good thing as wild ginseng and keeping it for my wife to support her baby?

He usually drinks some wolfberry and supplements with common ginseng. He is still young anyway.

Lou's father nodded heavily, and Lou's mother also looked at Lou Xiao'e with an annoyed look on her face.

Yi Chuanzong saw that the two people's reactions were a little unclear, so he could only say hello again and leave with his wife.

After the two left, Lou's father felt weak at his feet and couldn't help staggering. Lou's mother quickly stretched out her hand to support her, and said angrily and funnyly: "Let you show off, this time it's okay, your daughter will like you! This

It’s half the price, and you don’t have to worry about being hungry all day long.”

Father Lou stabilized his body and reached out to his waist with a heartbroken look on his face, "Those are my collection of treasures! I kept two boxes when Xiao'e was the same age. I only drink them carefully every year for fear of damage.

She poured a pot, but I snatched it away at once!"

Lou's mother suppressed a smile: "Okay, isn't it just some tea? Are you still in pain after drinking it for your son-in-law?"

Father Lou straightened up suddenly and said with an accusing look on his face: "I feel sorry for that brat because he drinks it. He can make a shit out of him! He also wants to use a big bowl to make tea! When I think about it, my whole heart is

Drops of blood!”

Lou's mother couldn't help laughing, "When we were in the house, why didn't you say he didn't understand tea?"

"Your son-in-law agrees with you to make you happy, holds you and almost makes you float. In the end, he seems to have a good drink, and his daughter saw it. Who can you blame?"

Father Lou looked annoyed, then his eyes lit up, he turned around and ran towards the house, "No! I want to change places! I will never allow this kid to ruin my tea again. You have taught me a good daughter!"

Lou's mother rolled her eyes. Any mistakes were made by her.
To be continued...