At noon on the eighth day of the lunar month, the sun dodges.
Xu Hongping was sitting outside - clicking on her sewing machine.
Erfeng stood aside and said: Mom, your hands should pull the cloth like this, so that the seams will look better.
Xu Hongping tightened the cloth with both hands.
Erfeng shouted: Mom, your hands are pulling the cloth, and your feet are stepping on the sewing machine.
Also, straighten your back and relax your body more naturally.
Xu Hongping straightened her back and slowly stepped on the sewing machine.
She stepped on it for a while and shouted: No, no, my eyes are blurry and I can't see clearly. There are flowers everywhere.
Erfeng replied: You are getting older, and your eyesight is definitely not as good as when you were young.
Xu Hongping sighed: Hey!
Erfeng thought in her mind and called out: Mom, don't you have a pair of glasses? You can try it on!
Xu Hongping then said: You mean those reading glasses.
Erfeng replied: Yes!
Xu Hongping argued: Those are myopia glasses. If I wear them, I will have to take them off after a short time.
Erfeng responded: Just give it a try!
Xu Hongping stood up and said, "I'll get it."
Erfeng held his waist and sat down carefully.
"Erfeng, sit still and don't move! You are pregnant, so be careful to tire yourself out." Xu Hongping moved her feet and shouted:
After a while, Xu Hongping came back and scolded: Erfeng, why don't you listen to me! I told you to sit down and don't move!
"Mom, I just use my hands and feet to do these tasks. I am idle when I am idle!" Erfeng said:
Xu Hongping said: If you can't sit still, just walk around the room, or you can stand.
Why are you touching the sewing machine!
Erfeng called out, "I'll sew two pairs of insoles and I won't sew them anymore."
Xu Hongping warned: Erfeng, if you stand more and walk more, it will be of great help to production.
Erfeng responded: I understand.
Xu Hongping commented: Your belly is so big, you sit for a long time, when you give birth!
Erfeng continued: If I can get pregnant, I can give birth.
You also said that when you were pregnant!
Xu Hongping interrupted: Will my pregnancy be comparable to now? The conditions are better now...
"Yes, yes! Mom is right." Erfeng said:
Xu Hongping glanced at Erfeng and muttered: Are you sewing insoles?
Erfeng replied: Yes.
Xu Hongping put on her glasses and called out: Teach me!
Erfeng held up the sewing machine and said: Then I will stand up.
"Mom, how do you feel wearing these glasses?" Erfeng asked:
"It's weird. I used to have a headache after wearing these glasses within two minutes. But today I don't feel any pain at all when I put them on, and I can see clearly." Xu Hongping said in surprise:
Erfeng continued: Just be clear.
Xu Hongping sighed: People say that "time makes people grow old", and that's absolutely true.
Nowadays, I have to accept old age even if I don’t accept it.
Erfeng put her arm around Xu Hongping's shoulders and said coquettishly: Mom, you are not old, not at all. You are still so young and beautiful.
Xu Hongping smiled and said: Don't make mom happy! Mom is not a monster, so there is no reason why she will never grow old.
What's more! You will be a mother, and a mother is a grandmother.
Erfeng called out: Mom, in Erfeng's heart, you will always be that dignified and kind mother.
Xu Hongping smiled and said: I believe this.
"Ever since my second Phoenix married Shitou, her mouth has been covered with honey, which makes my mother feel warm in her heart." Xu Hongping continued:
Erfeng responded: Mom is saying that before I married Shitou, I was useless.
Xu Hongping poked Erfeng's head with her hand and replied: "You continue to be tough."
Erfeng smiled and said: Mom, did you see the stone just now?
Xu Hongping replied: I didn't see him.
However, your dad said that he and your brother were running outside the door.
Erfeng asked: What is Dad doing?
Xu Hongping responded: What will your dad do? He was sitting in the living room - reading a book.
Erfeng said: Mom, after you sew the soles, I will teach you how to sew the insoles.
"Papa pa pa"
Erfeng shouted: Mom, we have a guest.
Xu Hongping stood up and called out: Erfeng, you stay here, I'll go out and take a look.
Erfeng shouted: Mom, the one in the firebox is cremated.
Xu Hongping said: Why didn't you tell me earlier?
Erfeng continued: There was still fire in the firebox just now.
"I'm going to go now." Xu Hongping strode forward.
Min'er saw Xu Hongping coming out and shouted: Auntie, happy New Year! Happy New Year!
Officer Wang saluted: Happy New Year, sister-in-law!
Xu Hongping replied: Happy New Year!
The judicial officer saluted: Happy New Year, grandma!
Xu Hongping said, "You guys sit here for a while, and I'll go inside to make some water and wine."
Officer Wang said goodbye to the judicial officer: No need to bother! No need to bother!
Dahu shouted: Two police officers, no need to bother!
Officer Wang and the judicial officer said together: "Nothing!" nothing!
Xu Hongping ordered: Shitou, go and give Erfeng a firebox.
Shitou didn't say a word and ran straight to the kitchen.
Miner asked: Auntie, where is Sister Erfeng? Is she about to give birth?
Xu Hongping continued: Erfeng is still two months away from giving birth...
"In that case, I'll go find Sister Erfeng." Min'er hurried inside.
"The two phoenixes are outside." Xu Hongping followed slowly.
Miner stopped and asked: Auntie, where is the outer room?
Xu Hongping stepped forward and responded: The outer room is next to the kitchen.
Miner replied: Oh! Let's go!
"Erfeng, why don't you take a break! Whenever you have time, sew insoles!" Xu Hongping saw Erfeng sitting in front of the sewing machine, sewing insoles seriously, and shouted:
Erfeng called out: Mom, I can't sit for a long time.
"Sister Erfeng, happy New Year!" Min'er got in front of Xu Hongping and said politely:
Erfeng smiled and said: Happy New Year!
Xu Hongping shouted: You two chat, I'm going to the kitchen.
Miner said: Auntie, walk slowly.
"Mom! Give in!" Shitou shouted, holding a firebox:
Xu Hongping took two steps back and walked toward the kitchen.
Shitou held the firebox and asked: Min'er, do you want a firebox?
Min'er responded: "Bring it over."
Shitou handed the firebox and called out: "It's for Sister Erfeng's shovel."
Min'er replied: The firebox is not for me, you asked me if I want a firebox!
Shitou then said: I'll wait a minute!
Min'er replied: Forget it, forget it, it's not very cold today.
Erfeng handed the firebox to Min'er and shouted: "Min'er, here it is."
Min'er said: I don't want it.
Erfeng continued: The weather is good today.
However, sitting at home, it's still a bit chilly.
You hold it - warm your hands.
Min'er smiled and said: Sister Erfeng, you held the firebox and froze you. I can't bear that responsibility.
Erfeng then said: Min'er, what are you talking about! If I give you a firebox, will you be held responsible?
Min'er replied: Sister Erfeng, the stone was specially used to give you a shovel in the firebox. You gave it to me...
"It's just a firebox! I'll just shovel another one." Shitou turned around and walked out of the house.
Erfeng patted the stool and called: Min'er, sit down.
Min'er responded: I don't want to sit, my butt hurts when I sit, but I feel comfortable standing.
"Haha~" Erfeng stepped on the sewing machine rhythmically.
"Sister Erfeng, did you sew these insoles?" Min'er pointed to the insoles lying around and asked:
Erfeng nodded and replied: Yes!
Min'er asked: Those handkerchiefs were also sewn with a sewing machine?
Erfeng replied: Yes.
Min'er praised: Sister Erfeng, your hands are skillful and your craftsmanship is good.
"Min'er, go ahead." Shitou held a firebox and shouted:
Min'er joked: Shitou, you can shovel the firebox quickly enough.
Shitou handed the firebox and replied: Just so so!
"How is your grandfather's physical condition recently?" Shitou asked:
Min'er took the firebox and replied: My grandfather's health is worse than before.
Shitou muttered: People are old, plus this disease.
He shook his head and walked towards the kitchen step by step.
"Shitou, please take out these bowls and chopsticks." Xu Hongping was scooping water and wine into the pot and shouted:
"Okay." Shitou walked slowly, holding the bowls and chopsticks.
He walked to the outer door and shouted: Min'er, go out for a drink.
Min'er responded: I won't drink anymore.
Shitou replied: Whatever you want.
"Sister Erfeng, where are you!" Shitou continued:
Erfeng replied: I will go into the kitchen to drink later.
Miner said: Sister Erfeng and I will drink in the kitchen.
"Mom, leave two bowls of water and wine in the kitchen. Sister Erfeng and the others will drink later." Shitou shouted:
Officer Wang saw Shi Shi walking into the living room and called out: Thank you for your hard work, little master!
The bailiff bowed and said: Thank you for your hard work, little master!
Shitou put the bowl on the table and replied: I'm not miserable, you guys come here to drink water and wine.
"Uncle Tang, sir, please!" Officer Wang asked:
Uncle Tang came to the table and said, "Sit down too."
The bailiff asked: Sir, please!
Dahu came to the table and said: Why don't you two come sit down quickly?
Officer Wang and the judicial officers gathered around him together.
Shitou knelt down and held the brazier with both hands.
The bailiff shouted: My lord! You let the villain come.
Shitou replied: Sit tight.
The bailiff shrank his hands and feet and sat on the stool "silently."
The stone gently pushed the brazier under the table.
"Stone, have you put the brazier away?" Xu Hongping held a basin of water and wine and said:
Shitou clapped his hands and said: Put it away.
Xu Hongping shouted: Shitou, sit down and I will put the wine in front of you.
Shi Shi opened the stool and sat down.
Xu Hongping put down the wine and was busy scooping wine for everyone.
Dahu said: Mom, didn’t Miner go inside? Why didn't she come out with you?
Xu Hongping continued: She was drinking water and wine in the kitchen.
"Brother, she and Sister Erfeng are drinking in the kitchen." Shitou echoed:
When Xu Hongping brought the wine to Officer Wang.
Officer Wang thanked him: Thank you, sister-in-law!
Xu Hongping smiled at Officer Wang.
She ladles the drink onto the bailiff's bowl.
The bailiff said politely: "Sorry, grandma."
Officer Wang picked up the bowl and shouted: Uncle Tang, sir, little master, everyone, do it.
The bailiff held the bowl and took small sips.
Xu Hongping glanced at the judicial officer and said silently: My skills are not that bad, right?
"Mom, if you don't drink water or wine, where are you going?" Dahu called:
Xu Hongping replied: I'll go inside to get something.
Shitou shouted: Officer Wang, police officer, you guys are eating rice cakes.
Officer Wang replied: Little Master, eat it!
Dahu said: Officer Wang, police officer, what do you want to tell me when you came to my house today?
Officer Wang and the judicial officer bowed and said: Sir, you are joking! How dare we give advice!
Xu Hongping picked up a bottle of foreign wine, put it on the table, and shouted: It's the New Year's Day, you can drink some with each other.
The bailiff's eyes were shining and he said thank you, grandma! Thank you, grandma!
Officer Wang said: The little people are here just to pay New Year greetings! There is really nothing else.
The villain originally planned to come to pay New Year greetings on the first day of the new year.
However, the sky is not beautiful, and it has been delayed until today.
Shitou said: Officer Wang, I just heard Min'er say - your father!
Officer Wang thanked him: Thank you, little master, for remembering my father! My father's condition is very stable, so I don't need to worry.
Shitou smiled and said: Officer Wang is really honest and knows how to tell the truth in front of me.
Officer Wang had a sullen face and replied: My dear master, me!
Shitou stared at Officer Wang and called: What are you!
Officer Wang asked: Please forgive me, Master! The villain has no intention of deceiving.
However, on this occasion of the Chinese New Year, the villain doesn’t want to!
Shitou waved his hand and said: Officer Wang, I will go to the house tomorrow to visit my old man!
Officer Wang took a sip of foreign wine and said excitedly: The little master is about to come to visit, and the little master's house will be full of glory.
Shitou replied: Officer Wang, you are talking about the situation again.
Officer Wang shouted: Min'er, Min'er, come out.
Xu Hongping called out: What's the matter with calling Min'er!
Officer Wang replied: We have been at your house for so long, we should say goodbye.
Shitou said: You guys have eaten before leaving.
Officer Wang resigned: No, no.
"My father is lying in bed and can't move. He can't leave his side. He won't be home for a long time!" Officer Wang continued:
Shitou called out: You have said this, there is no reason for us to do more to retain him, Officer Wang is free to do so.
Xu Hongping ran towards the back room.
The judicial police officer drank a bowl of foreign wine and said politely: Brother Tang, sir, my master, I’m sorry to bother you.
"I'll give you a bowl for my father." Officer Wang raised his bowl and drank.
"Dad, are we going home?" Miner ran out jumping up and down.
Officer Wang responded: Yes.
"Master, let's see you tomorrow!" Officer Wang shouted:
Shitou then said: See you tomorrow!
Officer Wang put down the bowl and said: Brother Tang, sir, little master, goodbye everyone! goodbye!
The bailiff raised his feet and called: Goodbye, everyone!
Min'er took a step forward and said with a smile: "See you tomorrow!"
Dahu said: See you tomorrow!
