“In the new year, Grand River Village will continue to pursue other money-making projects.”
Zhaoxian Cheng knew what everyone was thinking. Since he had become a member of Dahe Village, he would incorporate these people into the Dahe Village system.
As long as everyone contributes to the construction of the village, then they are eligible to participate in the annual dividends.
He turned to look at Cheng Wanwan and motioned for her to speak.
Because in the minds of everyone in Dahe Village, Dashan Niang's words carry more weight than him, the county magistrate.
Cheng Wanwan opened her mouth, and the cold wind poured into her mouth. The cold made her shiver. She wrapped her clothes tightly, cleared her throat and said, "Dahe Village is about to become Dahe Town. There are many big people in the town like us." River villages should also have them, such as teahouses for businessmen to discuss business, banks for people to save money, and pawn shops to solve temporary financial problems... These shops need to be built by the village to raise funds, or rented to others to operate. , or the village hires people to take care of it..."
"In addition, tourist attractions also need to introduce new ones, grow more flowers, build more pavilions and corridors, and develop the scenery on the mountains. It would also be nice to build a temple..."
"These projects all require money to build. Those who are willing to contribute to the construction of Dahe Town can participate in raising funds on their own after the meeting..."
The newly settled craftsmen glanced at each other and saw in each other's eyes that they were ready to make a move. This was a great opportunity, an opportunity to integrate into Dahe Village, an opportunity to develop Dahe Town more and more, and an opportunity for them to make money. Great opportunity for big money...
So, as soon as the meeting ended, the craftsmen surrounded the iron pillars one after another.
But everyone in Dahe Village is not in a hurry at all. According to Dashan Niang's idea, these constructions will require at least more than a thousand taels of silver. Everyone has the opportunity to participate in raising funds. Instead of making noises and paying money, they might as well go back and prepare the New Year's Eve dinner. .
Cheng Wanwan’s family is also preparing New Year’s Eve dinner.
This year, there were many happy events in the family. After seeking Cheng Wanwan's advice, the two elders of the Zhao family decided to have a family reunion dinner together.
Although there are servants in the family, Mrs. Zhao is still used to doing everything by herself. The three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Wen and Mrs. Cheng Wanwan, help in the kitchen.
All kinds of chicken, duck and fish, all kinds of fried meatballs, and all kinds of delicious snacks are constantly being served from the pot.
Zhao Yuezhu and Zhao Mingxuan were running around in the yard. The two little guys were close in age. They were at the age when cats hate dogs. Little Hei and Big Hei, who liked hanging around the kitchen door the most, did not dare to come over and join in the fun for fear of being caught. Grab him and beat him.
After being busy until the evening, the sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner was finally ready.
The adults sat at the same table, the little ones sat at the same table, and the little kids sat at the same table. The room was lively.
The servants at home set up a few tables in the side hall and went about their business on their own.
"Come, have a drink first." Old Man Zhao raised his wine glass, "I hope our old Zhao family will be as prosperous as this year every year."
Mrs. Zhao smiled and raised her wine glass: "I hope every child in our family will succeed. Come, let's have a drink together."
Cheng Wanwan raised his wine glass and clinked it with the others. A glass of turbid wine entered his stomach, and his whole body felt warm.
This is the third New Year she has spent in Dahe Village. This year, she is thirty-six years old.
Three years have passed since I came to this other world at the age of thirty-three. In these three years, too many things have happened. Sidan, who was only ten years old at first, is now thirteen years old and looks like She is almost tall. Dashan, who was eighteen years old at the time, is now twenty-one years old. He has become the real pillar of the family.
Time makes everyone grow.
In the same way, time can also make people grow old.
She didn't feel that she was old, but when she saw that old man Zhao and old lady Zhao had gray hair on their temples, she knew that time never spares anyone.
"Father, mother, you two have worked hard for so many years, and you should enjoy the blessings in the coming year." Cheng Wanwan said, "In the past, my family was poor and we needed you to support me. Now, even winter flowers can make money, so you can rest assured to take care of yourself." .”
Mrs. Zhao felt very happy. This eldest daughter-in-law was so filial and she thought about them all the time.
She smiled and said: "I'm not yet sixty years old. I'm still young. Look at Mrs. Zhu. She's already over seventy. She's still guarding the shop every day. She can do it. Why can't I do it? I have to do it until I'm seventy." age."
"That's right, we are still young." Old Man Zhao took a sip of wine and said, "Er Wang is good at reading. We need to make more money to pay for Er Wang."
Sun quickly answered: "Dad, our Xuanxuan is not bad at all. He can recite the Three-Character Sutra at just two years old. Master Yu said that Xuanxuan is very talented and can be made into something."
Donghua muttered with her mouth full, and said vaguely: "Brother Erwang said that Xuanxuan recited ten sentences, eight of them were wrong, and there were two sentences that couldn't be heard at all."
"You damn girl, no one will think you are mute if you don't speak." Mrs. Sun scolded angrily, "Anyway, Xuanxuan is smart. He is a Wenquxing descended to earth. He will definitely be admitted to the Jinshi and become a high official in the future."
Cheng Wanwan laughed.
A child who is only two years old cannot speak clearly, and even if he memorizes it wrongly, he is actually pretty good at it.
She changed the subject and said, "After the New Year, Ah Fu and Chun Hua's affairs can be settled."
Upon hearing this, Chunhua's face suddenly turned red and she quickly walked out with the bowl in hand.
Mrs. Sun beamed: "Originally, I planned to call Ah Fu to come over and have a New Year's Eve dinner with me, but this kid accepted the truth and said that we are not a family until we get married, and we can't celebrate the New Year together. He also said that he would come to visit with heavy gifts in two days to pay New Year greetings. When the time comes, Let’s make the marriage official. I’ve already chosen the date. The eighteenth day of the first lunar month is an auspicious day. How about just this day?”
Although time is a bit urgent, Mrs. Sun was already preparing a dowry for Chunhua half a year ago. All the necessary things have been prepared and she can get married at any time.
The main reason was that Chunhua was already quite old, and many seventeen-year-old girls in the village already had two children, so Mrs. Sun couldn't help but become anxious.
After the family reunion dinner, there is the annual New Year's Eve watch. The children play around and the adults chat while playing cards. At midnight, after setting off a long firecracker in the yard, they can finally go to sleep.
On the morning of the first day of the first lunar month, Cheng Wanwan was awakened by the sound of firecrackers.
She yawned and stood up. As soon as she put on her clothes, the door to the room was pushed open, and Zhao Yuezhu jumped in and ran in: "Happy New Year, grandma. Wish you good fortune. Here is the red envelope."
Cheng Wanwan reached out and pinched her soft cheek: "Who taught you to say this?"
"That's what everyone in the village says." The little girl opened her big innocent eyes, "Grandma, red envelope, red envelope, I want a big red envelope."
"You, you can't even count the money, and you don't know what you want the red envelope for." She shook her head with a smile, took out a big red envelope from under the pillow, and handed it to her eldest granddaughter.
Zhao Yuezhu raised her chin: "They all like to call me sister. Well, I am obviously the sister, the eldest sister in the family. I use red envelopes to buy a lot of sweet candies. After eating my candies, they have to call me sister. .”
After she finished speaking, she ran out quickly.
Cheng Wanwan knew that the girl was referring to some children in the village who were four, five or six years old. They were older than her, so they naturally called her sister.
But this girl is the eldest of her generation at home, so she doesn't want to be a younger sister. She is using candy to win people's hearts.
He is only a little over two years old, and he is very thoughtful.
As the head of the family, Cheng Wanwan has to give out New Year red envelopes to many people. Three sons, two daughters-in-law, one hundred taels each, two granddaughters and one grandson, each one ten taels. The servants in the family are one hundred taels each according to their seniority. The money ranged from two to ten taels of silver, and everyone who received the red envelope was beaming with joy.
In the first month, they just greet each other, eat, drink and play cards. The days go by very fast.
After the first lunar month, the old Zhao family began to prepare for a wedding for Chunhua and Ah Fu. However, before the wedding day came, Wang Damai gave birth to a big fat boy for Zhao Dawang.
