Majia Village is also decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, full of joy and full of New Year flavor.
The biggest happy event during the Chinese New Year this year is that a few of the young men who followed Company Commander Chu out to fight the Japanese went home to celebrate the Chinese New Year!
The village chief Ma Qijin and the clan chief Ma Sihai even specially organized a welcome ceremony, with gongs and drums playing, it was so glorious!
Ma Dahu, the leader of the Tiger Special Forces, walked in front wearing a mighty Eighth Route Army uniform, and the tigress's eyes narrowed to a slit.
Sanni had put on a brand-new dress early and was waiting for her big brother with her neck stretched out.
Sanniang stood leaning against the big tiger girl, her eyes also full of joy. Mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, everyone who has been there understands this!
"I'm talking about Big Tiger Lady, our Big Tiger is really tall and mighty. Once he wears this Eighth Route Army uniform, there won't be another handsome young man like him in eight villages in ten miles.
When I come back this time, I think we have arranged the weddings of the two young people, right? "
The big tiger girl is also very happy with this girl Sanni. She is handsome and filial, and she can tell that she is a good mother and child. She is also anxious to have a grandson.
But Dahu wrote in a letter that he was not yet eligible for marriage. He said that he had to become a captain, which was decided by Captain Chu, otherwise it would be a violation of discipline!
"Sanniang, I am also happy for Sanni, but Dahu wrote in a letter and said that the Eighth Route Army has regulations. He is only a squad leader now and has to be promoted to squadron leader. We dare not do anything that violates disciplines."
When Sanniang heard that this was a violation of discipline, she didn't say much more. For the sake of Dahu's future, she could only endure it for a while, but the relationship between the two had to be confirmed, so she said to Dahu:
"Big Tiger, we don't have to break the rules of the army. Since Dahu has gone home to visit relatives, the affairs between him and Sanni must be settled according to the rules of Majia Village. You have to treat everyone to a meal at the wedding banquet."
When Dahu Niang heard that this made sense, she also understood what Sanniang was thinking. Dahu was now very popular in the village, and many pretty girls were watching her, so she had no problem deciding on her identity.
"Sanniang, after the Chinese New Year, the affairs of the two children will be settled. Don't worry, I recognize Sanni's child!"
When Sanniang heard this, she immediately felt relieved. The welcome ceremony had just ended. Before Ma Dahu came over, Sanni had already greeted him, and the big tiger girl immediately felt the taste:
"I haven't even married a wife yet, so I've forgotten my mother!"
"Big Tiger Girl, you are also jealous of young people. Who among us has never been young?"
Sanniang was very happy, and secretly praised her, Dahu, this kid has a sharp eye!
After Ma Dahu returned to Majia Village, he became very busy. First, the armed workers team and the militia company invited him to guide the training;
This is a public matter, so Aunt Ma will naturally not say anything, which shows that Dahu has a future.
Then he was dragged out by a group of young people in the village to tell them a story about the war. They spent the whole day without a home. The big tiger girl didn't have any objections, but the Sanniang girl was not happy.
In that group of young people, there were quite a few girls who were as old as Sanni. They were all surrounded by Ma Dahu in fancy clothes, and each one of them called Big Tiger so sweetly that it made Sanniang's skin crawl.
The key is that Sanni, a heartless girl, is not alert yet, but she, the mother-in-law, keeps winking at Sanni.
"Mom, when we were little, we were listening to Brother Dahu talk about fighting Japanese invaders. What's going on with you standing here?"
Sanniang had no choice but to leave in a hurry, muttering:
"What a heartless girl! I haven't learned any of my shrewdness. I'm so angry!"
Since Dahu came back, the house has become a lot more lively. There is an endless stream of aunties and aunties who come to visit. Many of the families are filled with girls, and the relationship between the two parties is not within the fifth server;
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Aunt Ma is not easy to say anything. Although she is attracted to Sanni, she does not reach out to hit the smiling person. She can only subtly mention the matter of Dahu and Sanni to them to let them know the difficulty. And retreat.
In Majia Village, everyone's children are very popular if they serve as the Eighth Route Army, not to mention that Dahu is also an official.
I heard it's equivalent to a company commander! Being on the same level as Captain Chu from two years ago is incredible!
Even Aunt Ma's status in the village has skyrocketed, with many people even suggesting that she be elected as the women's director.
"Brother Dahu, we also want to be the Eighth Route Army. You can take me to be the Eighth Route Army. I will also follow you to fight the Japanese!"
"Brother Dahu, your military uniform looks so impressive. Is there really a female Eighth Route Army in Liuzhen? How handsome a girl needs to be to be the Eighth Route Army?"
"Brother Dahu, I heard that you are the Yulin Army beside Brigadier Chu. Are you wearing a silver helmet and riding a white horse, as the play says?"
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As said, an Eighth Route Army soldier who goes home to visit his family is a flag and affects more than just one area!
It’s New Year’s Eve in a flash, and every household begins to celebrate the New Year
Ma Dahu finally had some free time and was making dumplings with Aunt Ma. Sanya obediently helped roll out the dumplings, and the whole family was enjoying themselves.
Aunt Ma's eyes started to get wet as she wrapped the bag...
"Mom, do you miss dad again?"
Aunt Ma wiped the corners of her eyes with her sleeve and said:
"It would be great if your dad was here. He has never eaten dumplings filled with large meat fillings several times in his life!"
"Mom, don't be sad. I have already avenged father's revenge. I will avenge the entire Majia Village for them until the Japanese are driven out of China."
"Well, I'm not sad, mother. Damn it, how many men did the devils kill in the village last time?
They were all killed by the Japanese to protect us women and children. Now that you are successful, you must follow Captain Chu to fight the Japanese!
The Eighth Route Army and Company Commander Chu are our benefactors in Majia Village."
Ma Dahu nodded vigorously, this is also a man's promise!
Nowadays in Majia Village, every household can eat dumplings filled with meat during the Chinese New Year. Children no longer cry and fuss because of hunger, and the elderly no longer have to go through the winter hungry in order to save a morsel of food.
This is what the organization and the Eighth Route Army call a good day. It is a good day for the people to have food and clothing. For such a good day, it is worthwhile to throw one's life and blood on the battlefield.
"Mom, the days will only get better and better in the future. The brigade commander said that after the Japanese are defeated, all the poor will be able to live a peaceful and healthy life with no worries about food and clothing, and every child will be able to go to school!
Dad’s spirit in heaven will definitely be able to see that we are living a prosperous life, and he likes to see it! "
Aunt Ma once again wiped the corners of her eyes with her sleeves, and a smile appeared on her face. There are big tigers, Sanni, and big meat dumplings. Such days should be lived happily!
There were firecrackers outside, and some anxious people couldn't wait to eat dumplings.
"Sanni, let's go make dumplings too!"
"Dahu, prepare the firecrackers. Let's have a lively New Year's Eve and eat dumplings!"
