When the first winter vacation of Yang Dongxu's third year of junior high school came, the snow had already begun to fall in Yanjing. At this time, although everyone's thoughts were that everything was inferior and only education was good, many people wanted to get into a good high school and a good university.
But tutoring after the holidays is still very rare. Nowadays, most people still abide by the national regulations. If the country stipulates a holiday, then it is a holiday. It is rare to play any tricks in it. Of course, there is nothing to say about tutoring with resources.
The final exam had just ended. Yang Xu had not been around for a day. He stayed in Yanjing and went straight to Hangzhou. After nearly a year of filming "The Legend of White Snake", Haina Film and Television's first TV series has officially been completed. Naturally, Yang Dongxu wanted to run over to celebrate. one time.
Yang Dongxu was very busy in the few days after returning to Yanjing. The editing aspect had nothing to do with him, a dabbler with only theoretical knowledge. Most of the time he just watched and learned from the sidelines. To be honest, TV series and movies were quite good when they were watched. But when editing, it’s really nothing to watch frame by frame.
Yang Dongxu doesn't need to be busy with editing, but he can't escape the soundtrack. He doesn't know who sang the original opening and ending songs, as well as the interludes. After all, who has nothing to do after watching a TV series or a movie and staring at the subtitles at the back to read the soundtrack? Who made the song?
But this is not a problem. After several years of development, Haina Records may not have the same background as Warner and Feishi, but there are many singers, and there are many well-known singers, so I found two composers with good voices. It started.
First there was the ending theme "Love", then the opening theme "A Thousand Years of Waiting", and then some interludes and so on. It took more than ten days of busy work and it was not until the twentieth of the twelfth lunar month that it was roughly completed, so the film and television department It's a bonus for everyone to take an early vacation.
As expected, Zhou Yiren was unexpectedly busy. If he wanted to go to Yangjiacun to meet the uncle and the others, he might really have to wait until he retires.
Since the godfather won't go to Yangjia Village, Zhou Ya, a daughter, will naturally stay to spend the New Year with her father. After all, 15-year-old Yang Dongxu and 20-year-old Ran Feifei, coupled with 23-year-old Du Fei, don't need her to send Yang Dongxu home.
Du Fei got married years ago, and Yang Dongxu didn't know about it beforehand. He didn't learn about it until Du Fei brought a shy girl to the courtyard to greet Old Man Xuan and him.
In fact, Yang Dongxu already knew that Du Suo and the others were Manchus, and probably Old Man Xuan did too. But it’s not necessarily the case that Jie Chengwu, for example, is Han.
So what he couldn't understand was why in this era when everything was clear, where Du Suo and the others came from, Old Man Xuan was still so mysterious.
But he's not that curious about this matter, so he won't let him know until he knows it. In order to make up for the fact that he, a boss, did not attend Du Fei's wedding, Yang Dongxu packed a big red envelope and also gave him a pair of sandalwood boxes carved with lilies and a lot of jewelry, which symbolized a happy marriage for a hundred years (box).
"Actually, you should stay in Yanjing. I'm not a child now. It's quite peaceful in the north. Nothing will happen." Yang Dongxu looked at Du Fei who put his luggage and sat down and said.
After such a long time, Yang Dongxu kept his promise and did not attack Fourth Master Hei again. And Fourth Master Hei also had a tacit understanding. He gave Yang Dongxu a shot, and Yang Dongxu gave him a shot. The matter was considered to be even, and everyone was on the same page.
Although as the saying goes, you must have the intention to harm others and the intention to defend yourself against others, but Yang Dongxu's martial arts training over the years is not in vain. Although there is a certain gap between him and Du Suo and Du Fei who have experienced hundreds of battles, he can definitely protect himself. No problem, so you don’t have to ask anyone to follow you.
"If I don't follow Master Xuan, even if I don't say anything, my brother will break my legs." Du Fei said with a smile, and then said nothing.
Well, Yang Dongxu could only roll his eyes at this young man who usually didn't like to talk much. The plane has already come up, why don't we go down?
Arriving home on the 23rd is just in time to celebrate the Little New Year on the 24th next year. The Xiaonian is also called Sacrifice to the Stove. In some places, this festival is celebrated on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, and in some places it is celebrated on the 24th of the twelfth lunar month. This area of Yangjiacun celebrates the festival on the 24th.
Compared with the dilapidation a few years ago, Yangjia Village has changed its appearance in recent years. A straight asphalt road connects to the official road ten miles away, and a mortar road that was just completed last month connects Ranmiao Township. there.
In this way, Yangjia Village has become a transportation link between Wuli Town and Ranmiao Township. It is difficult to imagine whether such a market linking the two towns will become popular.
Therefore, although there are not many two-and-a-half-story buildings in Yangjiacun, there are cement structure bungalows on both sides of the street, which look very stylish.
Not long after dawn, but before breakfast time, the original threshing floor of Yangjia Village was crowded with people. Not that the morning market had started, but that pigs and sheep were being slaughtered.
On the twenty-fourth day of the lunar calendar, firecrackers were hung early in the morning to send the Stove Lord to the sky, so the villagers began to slaughter livestock. The gods had all gone to heaven to celebrate the New Year, and they could not see the other people killing them. Rural people like to choose the 24th to slaughter some large livestock because they can comfort themselves in this way.
But killing a pig is a pig killing, and there is something special about killing a pig on this day. This is not just a butcher who can kill pigs at any time to sell the meat. There is also a set of etiquette required such as burning paper and incense.
In addition to etiquette, who kills first and who kills last are also very important. This order not only shows who has more prestige in Yangjiacun, but more importantly, the order in which the wishes are fulfilled.
Chinese people have the custom of setting off firecrackers, burning paper, and making wishes on the eve of the New Year's Eve when they say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new year. Good health and safety for the whole family in the new year are the most common wishes, but there are also some special wishes.
For example, the hope is that the son can marry a wife in the new year, or the daughter-in-law can give birth to a boy, or can be admitted to college, etc.
These special wishes often come with offerings when making them. For example, if my son can get married in the new year, then I will kill a big fat pig, burn as much incense as possible, fire as many cannons as possible to fulfill my wish, etc.
So on the twenty-fourth day of the pig killing, everyone who has made a wish likes to be the first to kill the pig. After all, you are the second one, and you always feel that you are not very sincere to the gods. This is similar to the meaning of queuing up all night just to burn incense in the temple in later generations.
They all want to be the first to kill, and their status is revealed at this time. If you don't have much respect in the village, then even if you return your wish, you will have to wait in the back row before it's your turn.
"Grandpa Eighth, aren't you going to do it yourself today?" After getting up early in the morning and sparring with Du Fei in the backyard, Yang Dongxu, wrapped in a military coat, put his hands in his cuffs and wore a pair of big ears on his head. A hat that can protect your face and is very popular in rural areas in winter. In addition, your nose is red from being too cold and freezing in the morning. If you have a runny nose, you will look like an authentic rural child.
Yang Dongxu was dressed up like this when he went out, which made Yang's parents and Yang's mother feel very awkward. Compared with his son's dress yesterday, his son's dress today is the difference between a city man and a country man.
Du Fei's eyes looked strange when he saw Yang Dongxu's outfit. Although he didn't usually like to talk, he had been going to the courtyard for a long time. He knew the temperament of his young master very well. He was used to Yang Dongxu's fox-like smartness and changeable personality, but now he suddenly saw such a rustic appearance. He really didn't know what to say for a while.
"The two young men are ready to start training. Give them more opportunities to practice. Your godfather didn't come back with you? I'm going to get him two plates of braised pig tails to try. The boss and the others also want to thank him for the road construction. "My grandpa had one of his teeth cut out, and he could use this gap to chew on his pipe and smoke it.
Grandpa Eight is a knife known for its long-term reputation. It is a sharp knife when you are a stupid pig. You never need to use a second knife to cut it cleanly.
These days, people with skills will have several apprentices. They are real apprentices. They are not just the ones who teach you how to do things. You just call the master and the job is done. Naturally, the Eighth Grandpa also has apprentices, and there are quite a lot of them, even the pork stall in the town. Several of the butchers on the street also learned their craft from him.
"My grandpa and his wife are too busy. They said they would come to see you when he retires. They also said that you should go to Yanjing to see him when you have time. He will take you to see the Great Wall and the Imperial Palace." Yang Dongxu said.
"Being a leader is very busy, but can I see the Great Wall and the Royal Palace?" Grandpa Eight looked a little excited.
As for Zhou Yiren's official position, he actually didn't know. In the eyes of rural people, anyone who goes to Yanjing to be an official is a big leader, and it is normal to be busy.
"There's nothing you can't see. There is no emperor in the palace now, and the president of the country doesn't live in it. It's just like the Locust River next to our village. You can see whatever you want."
"When I have time, your boss and I will think about it. The heart of the motherland is worth a visit before we die."
"Grandpa Eighth, today is a small year, don't say such unlucky words."
"Haha, I'm old, and I'm being scolded by a kid like you." Grandpa Eight, whose eyes were filled with tears, waved his hand and slapped Yang Dongxu on the back of the head to cover up his embarrassment.
The first person to kill the pig was none other than Grandpa’s family. After the grandfather’s three sons and four granddaughters were born to him, this year he finally gave birth to a fat grandson, who must be the first to be killed.
The custom of favoring boys over girls in Yangjia Village is not serious. At least Yang Dongxu was often beaten in his childhood before he was reborn. His elder sister and younger sister were rarely beaten. He also wore a lot of clothes that his elder sister had made smaller by his mother. However, the thought of passing on the family line is deeply ingrained, and now that he has a grandson, the grandpa’s face is all smiles.
The pig was howling, and when the knife went down, half of the pig-killing man's wrist was inserted. Then he turned the knife and pulled it out. He quickly took a basin next to him and started to collect the pig's blood. At the same time, someone sprinkled some salt on it.
When the pig's blood is gone, the big pig is put into a large pot with boiling water in a hole dug in the ground next to it. The pig's hair is removed first, then it is picked up, rinsed with water, and then begins to disembowel it. Many children screamed with joy.
Put the pig lungs, pork liver, and two pieces of lard into the basket next to it. These are very clean and do not need to be cleaned. Just clean them before eating. Put the pig stomach, large intestine and other things into the basin, which must be cleaned carefully.
The children were happy not because they liked the bloody scenes, but because the man who killed the pig casually tied a knot and threw the pig urine bubble aside. A group of children stepped on it one by one and had a great time. If they ran out of energy after playing for a while, , you can still play if you loosen the knot and blow some air in. As for whether it is dirty or not, no one cares about it at this time, and the adults will not say anything.
Separate the pig's head and trotters, and cut the hung pig into two halves. The whole pig-killing process is completed. Whoever kills the pig will be busy with the subsequent work. There are a few aunts and aunts nearby to help.
