"Although Brother Zichuan didn't come back, he sent people over to the mountains to burn incense and worship his ancestors." Da'an added.
Yang Ruoqing said: "I'll call his mother Godmother, and your brother-in-law and I will go burn incense and make offerings to the parents of the Mu family on the morning of New Year's Eve. Tangyazi, don't you think so?"
Luo Fengtang nodded without hesitation: "It is necessary."
Da'an returned to Changping Village, and there was no need to elaborate on the lively reunion of Yang Huazhong's family.
Yang Huazhong said: "Qing'er, this is really unlucky. You and Tang Yazi went to the county town to pick up Da'an. Duo'er and Xiang Shengnan came back with Jiaojiao, but they didn't see you again."
All in all, Yang Ruoqing has not been able to see Duo'er once since she came back from the capital.
She wanted to go to Xiangjiazhuang to visit their mother and daughter before, but was delayed due to heavy snow. After the heavy snow, she helped deal with the snow disaster, and then went to the county town with Ping'er. She only came back two days ago, and she went again today before she could get enough of it. The county seat is as busy as a top.
And Duo'er has brought Jiaojiao back twice. The first time was when Yang Ruoqing accompanied Ping'er to the county town a few days ago, and the second time was today.
"I'm really sorry. I failed them both times. Let's do this. I'll go to Xiangjiazhuang to visit their mother and daughter tomorrow." Yang Ruoqing said.
Da'an said: "Sister, I just happened to be back, so I'll go with you."
Yang Huazhong said with a smile: "You all go and bring the children over for a meal. There are only two days before the year when you have time to move around, otherwise you will have to wait until the first month."
…
In the evening, all the Luo family came to Yang Huazhong's house for dinner, and the Sun family also came to welcome Da'an back.
The two tables were put together, and Mrs. Sun cooked all the dishes she could think of this year.
In Xiaohua's words, my mother started cooking dinner after lunch!
Glutinous rice meatballs, Braised Sixi Garden, Spicy Fathead Fish, Steamed River Prawns with Garlic Sauce, Braised Old Hen, Braised Big Chicken Legs, Old Duck Vermicelli Soup that has been simmered in a large casserole for nearly a day...
The two tables were fully arranged, and the aroma filled the huge hall.
"Sister, this dish of yours is even richer than the New Year's Eve dinner. I just asked my little Shunzi to count it. There are a total of twenty-eight dishes. How can I finish them all!" Mrs. Sun said to her family while Grandson Xiao Shunzi broke off the chicken legs and said with a smile.
Mrs. Sun also smiled with crooked eyebrows: "Sister, we have so many people tonight, I'm afraid it won't be enough."
Wang Cuilian said: "Why is it not enough? It's perfect."
Mrs. Sun then raised her hand to greet everyone: "Everyone is open to eat. Huang Mao, please remember to pick up the food for Xiao Shunzi."
Huang Mao was immersed in playing with the fish bones. Hearing this, he quickly raised his head and smiled at Mrs. Sun and said, "Don't worry, aunt, there are so many delicious things. He can eat whatever he wants."
Mrs. Sun nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, keep it to yourself."
Mrs. Sun then picked up the serving chopsticks and went to pick up food for Tuo Baxian and Wang Cuilian...
Here, Yang Huazhong opened a jar of fruit wine and stood up to pour wine for Lao Suntou, Blacksmith Luo and Xiaojie's father who were present.
Xiaohua was sitting next to Daan. When she saw Yang Huazhong pouring the wine, Xiaohua was about to remind Daan quietly, but Daan had already said, "Dad, I'll pour the wine..."
Daan was still holding Fuwa in his arms.
From the first moment he saw his daughter when he came home, Daan was reluctant to let her go and held her in his arms while eating.
I have to pour wine now, so naturally I can’t hug him anymore.
"Give me the child." Xiaohua quickly took the Fuwa from Da'an's arms. Da'an stood up and came to Yang Huazhong. He took the wine flask and went around the table, pouring wine for the men according to their seniority and age.
After eating and drinking, the men stayed in the main room to smoke and drink tea.
The women went back one after another, and Yang Ruoqing naturally wanted to stay in the kitchen to help Sun clear away the dishes before leaving.
In the backyard kitchen, Yang Ruoqing looked at Xiao Hua who was also busy, smiled and joked: "Usually you are dragged by the children and can't come to the kitchen to talk to us. Now that Da'an is back, you can finally get away, right?"
Xiaohua smiled and nodded: "It's true. Ever since I came home, Da'an has been extremely curious when he saw Fuwa."
Yang Ruoqing said: "Really? Tell us why Da'an loves babies so much."
Xiaohua thought about it carefully and said: "When Da'an came home, Fuwa was still asleep in the cradle, so he lay beside the cradle and watched. Several times, when I turned my back, he hurriedly stole Dear Fuwa."
"Hahaha..." Yang Ruoqing couldn't help laughing.
Mrs. Sun also smiled when she heard this.
"My stupid brother actually does such a thing, Hua'er, go on," Yang Ruoqing said again.
Xiaohua continued: "He asked me about this several times, asking why the child is still not awake? How long has he been sleeping?"
"Usually Fuwa has to sleep for two hours before waking up, but when Daan came back, he only woke up after sleeping for an hour..."
Mrs. Sun interrupted: "I guess Da'an's father woke him up."
Yang Ruoqing said: "There's no need to guess, it's obvious. Hua'er, go on, mother, don't interrupt me again."
Sun smiled and nodded.
Xiaohua added: "Later Fuwa woke up. When I was dressing her, Da'an rushed to hand her shoes, socks and small clothes. The one with the small hat kept teasing beside her. As soon as she put on her clothes, she took it and hugged her. , I can’t even grab it.”
"It's strange to say that Fuwa didn't cry or make trouble when she met her father for the first time. Her father teased her. In my opinion, it wasn't funny at all. It was a bit funny, but this Fuwa giggled. It was such a joyful laugh, and soon the father and daughter were playing together."
Yang Ruoqing put the washed dishes and chopsticks in a large basin filled with clean water and poured them through the water again. She said to Xiaohua and Sun: "On the way back today, what Tang Yazi said to Da'an came true. ”
"Da'an, when I saw Fuwa, I immediately understood why his brother-in-law doted on the baby so much. This father just can't resist his daughter."
Xiaohua agreed very much, holding the loofah sac in her hand, scrubbing the pot, and said: "I was just about to say, this is not the first time that Da'an has become a father. When Feng'er was born, he also I’ve never seen him be so rare!”
Mrs. Sun made the final decision: "Da'an is following his father. When Qing'er and his sister were three, Qing'er was the one his father hugged and kissed the most."
"In addition, our lucky baby is so lovable that everyone in our village who has seen her will praise her. It's understandable that Da'an would like her very much."
The ladies talked for a while, and then Daan came to the kitchen with Fuwa in his arms.
"What's wrong? Is Fuwa sleepy?" Xiaohua quickly stopped what she was doing and turned around to ask.
Da'an said: "She must be sleepy or not. Her eyes are wide open. I felt the warmth behind her buttocks. I'm afraid it's time to change her diaper or cloth."
Xiaohua quickly wiped her hands on the apron around her waist and reached out to touch it: "It's time to change it."
"Hurry up and change the flowers for Fuwa. There's nothing wrong with the kitchen." Yang Ruoqing said.
