Mei's mother sat at the top, and the one sitting at the bottom was Mei Yuanqing. He was also wearing a new suit today. The clothes were green with some bamboo embroidered on them. He was good-looking and had fair cheeks. Sitting there he looked quite handsome. It has a clear temperament.
Zhang Ruoruo, who was standing next to Mei's mother, could not help but look at him.
Brother Cheng, as the only child in the yard, saluted and greeted the elders one by one. He walked to Mei's mother with a smile and bowed solemnly, "My grandson wishes my grandmother a long life and endless blessings."
After speaking, he spread his hands and waited playfully for the red envelope from Mei's mother.
Mei's mother has been loose recently and is not stingy with rewards, let alone her only grandson.
With her wrinkled hands, she took out a bulging purse and handed it over. Brother Cheng took it unceremoniously, squeezed it, and then smiled so hard that he couldn't see his teeth. At first glance, he was very satisfied. His expression was so shameless. The lack of etiquette was no problem in front of Mei's mother. Seeing how cute her grandson was, Mei's mother pulled him over and kissed his tender face twice.
Mei Yuanqing couldn't help it anymore and frowned: "Brother Cheng, why are you so rude? Grandma is giving you a New Year's gift. What should you say and do?"
Seeing his father's serious face, Brother Cheng held his tongue, jumped down from Mei Mu, and said with some reluctance: "Thank you, grandma."
"As a father, you always do things with a straight face. It's rare for your children to be happy during the Chinese New Year. It's better for you to scare your children." Mei's mother was a little dissatisfied and accused her repeatedly.
She was in poor health now and had to take medicine every day. Although Mei Yuanqing was dissatisfied with the way her mother taught her children, she did not say anything.
After paying homage to Mei Mu, it’s Mei Yuanqing.
"My son wishes his father a prosperous future, good luck, and safe travels." After saying that, he looked at Mei Yuanqing with a somewhat flattering look on his face.
After all, it was his own son. After Mei Yuanqing sighed in his heart, he thought about turning around and training him properly, and handed over a book he had prepared long ago.
"You will start learning other knowledge next year. This is the book I used when I was studying. It also has a lot of notes written on it. I hope you study hard and don't let me down."
Obviously Mei Yuanqing's courtesy made Brother Cheng unintentionally satisfied, but he still accepted it very respectfully. Said that he must study hard, etc.
When it was Wei Jingwei's turn, he walked forward slowly with his calves, wearing small boots. His voice was still that of a child, and he said in a milky voice, "I wish my mother a happy new year. My son wishes my mother a long life." Well-being,”
Ever since he came back from Liu's house that time, Brother Cheng has been a little more kind to Wei Jingwei, and his tone of voice is very familiar when he speaks, with a hint of coquettishness.
Mei Yuanqing next to him nodded secretly, feeling very satisfied with his son's performance today.
Only Zhang Ruoruo, with her bare hands clasped underneath, looked at Wei Jingwei with a bit of ferocity, wishing she could kill the other person with her eyes.
Wei Jingwei and Mei Yuanqing were seated next to each other, at the bottom. At this moment, the three of them seemed like a real family.
The father is strict, the mother is gentle and beautiful, and the son is ice and snow cute.
How could this keep her from hating her heart!
Everything in front of her originally belonged to her.
Aunt Ruan paid attention to the movements of the people in front of her, and of course she did not miss the jealous look on Zhang Ruoruo's face. The corners of her mouth raised slightly, and she gave a somewhat mocking smile in the middle of nowhere. The smile in her eyes grew wider.
"Here, this is the annual gift I prepared for you. I hope you will be diligent in the future." Wei Jingwei said and handed him a lucky bean carved from clear aqua jade.
Zhang Ruoruo saw the right moment and said with a smile, "On a good day like today, what does it mean for Madam to give you a bean carved from jade? It seems a bit stingy. It would be more useful to give something like the Four Treasures of the Study. Jade It’s good jade, but it’s just an accessory after all.”
After she finished speaking, she covered her lips and smiled, with a look of mockery in her eyes.
Brother Cheng was holding the lucky bean. When Zhang Ruoruo opened his mouth, he hesitated whether to accept it or not.
After hearing Zhang Ruoruo's words, Mei Yuanqing frowned and said angrily: "This is his mother's wish. Brother Cheng, just accept it."
Zhang Ruoruo was choked and could only shut up angrily, with a look of reluctance on his face.
Mei's mother didn't say anything. Although she hated Zhang Ruoruo, she was not satisfied with the way the Wei family had been these days. First, she knew that the situation in the house was difficult, but she didn't lend a helping hand, and then she wasn't as respectful to herself as before.
Since neither of them liked them, she just pretended not to know and pretended not to have seen them.
Aunt Ruan spoke at the right time, with a gentle voice, "I'm afraid Aunt Zhang doesn't know the meaning of these lucky beans. This is a good thing. Madam is really thoughtful."
Mei Yuanqing told her that she didn't dare to speak, but Aunt Ruan, who was pregnant, dared to speak and taunt her, so she couldn't bear it anymore.
This little bitch had already been favored by her husband, but now she dared to mock her for her lack of knowledge.
"Aunt Ruan is now a month old, so it's better to go out less often, otherwise she will make everyone unhappy again. Brother Cheng was even surprised last time."
Mentioning what happened last time, Aunt Ruan's eyes narrowed, and her tone was not as gentle as before, "Aunt Zhang has a good memory. She still remembers what happened a few days ago."
The two of them exchanged words with each other, and the original lively and warm atmosphere of Ci'an Hall dissipated. After the New Year's greetings, everyone left unhappy.
Brother Cheng saw his mother's unhappy face, and after saying goodbye to his grandmother and father, he hurriedly caught up with Zhang Ruoruo.
The voice shouted in a low voice, "Mother..."
Hearing Brother Cheng's voice, although Zhang Ruoruo felt angry, his steps slowed down obviously and he continued to walk forward.
Seeing that his mother's mood had eased, he rushed up quickly, took Zhang Ruoruo's hand, and said coquettishly: "Mother, wait for me. I also want to go to Zhuxi Courtyard with my mother for snacks. Son I miss my mother’s goat’s milk cake.”
The soft voice finally brought Zhang Ruoruo back from her angry mood. She stood still and glanced at her son. She looked down and saw the lucky bean tied around his waist. She originally calmed down. The anger that had subsided suddenly surged up again.
She raised her hand, unceremoniously pulled it off Brother Cheng's waist, and threw it to the roadside with a sneer.
"What kind of good thing can the woman give you? You go back with your mother, and she will make you cakes to eat."
After saying that, he pulled Brother Cheng towards Zhuxi Garden.
Brother Cheng was pulled forward and turned to look at the broken Fudou on the ground. His eyes were a little reluctant, but thinking of his mother's eyes and tone just now, he could only grit his teeth and forcefully turn his head to follow her. .
