Draw lots, also known as shuer, test shu, nianzhou, test week, is called draw lots in English. This custom has been circulating among the people for a long time. It is a ceremony held when a child is one year old to predict his future and temperament. It is also a way to celebrate the first birthday anniversary.
It belongs to the same traditional birth etiquette as the birth announcement, three-day baptism, full-moon ceremony, hundred-day ceremony, etc. Its core is the wish for the continuation, success and prosperity of life, which reflects the deep love of parents for their children and has the characteristics of The nature of family games is a kind of belief and custom with human ethics and the pursuit of parenting.
Shen Kun naturally drank the full moon wine with great splendor and lived a more dignified life. As a middle-class person in the ancient town of Hexia, Mr. Shen will naturally not underestimate all the opportunities left by his ancestors to show the prosperity of his family.
Young Master Shen was under the care and expectation of everyone in the Shen family. Whether he was babbling or just toddling, the young mistress refused to let his son leave her sight for a while.
As for Mr. Shen and his wife, forget about it. Mr. Shen often goes out to taste Huaiyang cuisine with his business friends, but when it comes to which tavern in the streets and alleys of Hexia has its characteristics, he can definitely pick it out.
Therefore, when three friends and four friends gathered together, they naturally asked Mr. Shen to order dishes, not to mention the combination of meat and vegetables, and the consideration of both hot and cold dishes, but he was praised by his friends for his accurate grasp of the characteristics of each restaurant.
What convinces the host even more is his philosophy. He never orders expensive food, only the right food. Everyone has the same feeling when eating together.
Of course, like Shen Kun's regular one-year-old wine, Master Shen will never be vague at all.
"Master, master, the young master is back!" Xiaolong hurriedly ran up to the third floor.
The guests on the third floor had already eaten and drank well. Because today was a special day, everyone stayed to watch the ceremony for Mr. Shen's sake.
As Master Shen climbed up the stairs, bursts of laughter came to his ears. Among these sounds, he immediately recognized his son's voice. Naturally, he could distinguish the sweet voice of his beloved wife among thousands of voices. The smile on his face suddenly spread, and happiness bloomed from the inside out.
"Son, your dad is here, get ready, let's see what Kun'er will catch today?" The young lady looked at her husband walking over and said with a smile. As soon as everyone listened and watched from the lively chat, her tender eyes seemed to be like water. To melt Shen Wei.
The ritual of "catching Zhou'er" is usually performed before the lunch of "longevity noodles", but today it was temporarily changed for the sake of young master Shen.
At this moment, a dazzling array of items was placed in front of Shen Kun, who was as tough as a tiger, including seals, scriptures from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, as well as pens, ink, paper, inkstones, abacus, coins, account books, jewelry, flowers, rouge, Food, toys...
Undoubtedly, the one-year-old Shen Kun became the focus of everyone's attention. Master Shen's kind smile hung on his face. When he saw his son came back, he could tell from his son's calm eyes that everything went well.
In full view of everyone, Shen Kun staggered towards many items. At such a young age, he suddenly picked up the toys. Master Shen's disappointed expression was written on his face.
"When a child grows up, he will be blessed and be good at taking pleasure in time." Mr. Wu Rui naturally saw the disappointed expression of Brother Shen. He, a weirdo from Zhuxiang Street, quickly took his place, and everyone agreed.
Suddenly, Kuner put down his toys and staggered forward. His sudden move caught Master Shen's eyes. Shen Kun grabbed the stationery and walked towards Master Shen holding it high.
The guests on the third floor immediately applauded, and Mr. Wu exclaimed: "Master Shen, congratulations. Shen Kun will definitely be able to write a beautiful article and finally achieve the third prize."
"This boy is not a creature in the pond, he will surely travel thousands of miles." The scholar from Hexia Street said, stroking his long beard and shaking his head, "Hexia Town will eventually become famous all over the world because of him!"
"Thanks to all of you for your kind words, my grandson is what he is today thanks to the love of his friends. I, the Shen family, will always remember this in my heart." Mr. Shen quickly bowed to express his gratitude.
All the guests left with their gifts contentedly. Master Shen and Young Master Shen hurriedly accompanied them downstairs to say goodbye to the guests one by one.
"Daughter-in-law, please slow down, grandson, let grandma hold him."
"Mom - hug -" Suddenly Shen Kun shouted.
"Kun'er, did you call me mother?" The young lady was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. "Mother, did you hear that?"
"I heard it, I heard it, shout it again!" Mrs. Shen and her daughter-in-law stopped and said loudly to Shen Kun.
Shen Kun bit his thumb and suddenly became silent. This move made the two women extremely anxious.
"Forget it, don't force him, let's go home." Mrs. Shen sighed in disappointment.
But before he took two steps, Shen Kun in his arms shouted again: "Mother!"
The young lady beside her shed tears: "Hey, Kun'er can talk! This is grandma!"
Little Shen Kun blinked, turned around to look at Mrs. Shen and moved his mouth: "Milk-milk!"
"Hey!" Mrs. Shen was very happy. They went down to the second floor and came to the door. The guests had already left. Mr. Shen and his son had just turned around. Mrs. Shen pointed at the two of them and said, "This is grandpa, and his name is Kun'er, be good!" "
Shen Kun's eyes flickered in the sunlight, and the attentive young lady quickly took the child to the shade of the tree. Master Shen followed eagerly: "Kun'er, call me grandpa!"
"Master——" In anticipation, Shen Kun twisted and shouted.
"Hey, my eldest grandson recognizes me." The drunken Master Shen could not restrain his mood at this moment.
The owner of the restaurant, Song, who fell in love with him immediately came to congratulate him: "Oh, Mr. Shen is blessed with a double blessing. On this day when the Shen family is prosperous, don't forget us fellow villagers who have watched him grow up."
"Definitely." Master Shen quickly took over. Seeing that his father was drunk, he said, "Dad, you are tired. Go to the clear pool and take a nap."
"Well, then, Boss Song, see you later. Grandson, see you later -" Mr. Shen wandered towards the north.
"Son, you are bullying!" The young master took Shen Kun's chubby little hand and said seriously, "I am your father, you have called them father, please call me father!"
The young lady couldn't help laughing when she saw his serious expression, and even the smart Xiaoling beside her felt sorry for the young master: "Young master, he is your father, scream!"
Xiaolong glanced at Xiaoling with a smile and became anxious: "Young master, your father hasn't finished the wedding banquet and hasn't eaten yet, so you have to pity him."
Sunlight shines on Shen Kun's face through the mottled gaps. Unmoved, he is immersed in his own world. He keeps chewing his fingers and saliva flows down his mouth. The young lady quickly wipes him with a Juankerchief. He said: "Son, mother, I don't want you anymore, you don't even call me daddy."
With that said, she gave Kun'er in her arms to Mrs. Shen.
"Mom——" Kun'er's pleading eyes stared straight at the young mistress. He kept struggling and finally opened his mouth, "Dad——"
The childish voice was like a thunder exploding in the air. Master Shen stood there in a daze. This sound of father awakened the father's love deep in his heart, making Master Shen instantly aware of the heavy burden on his shoulders.
"Dad!" Kun'er called out again, and Master Shen realized that he had lost his composure.
He immediately hugged his son and kissed him again and again: "Hey, son——" He choked up all of a sudden.
Young Master Shen, who became a father for the first time, truly realized at this moment that he was no longer a person. He was a husband, a father, and of course a son. The transformation of multiple identities is felt more strongly than ever before.
Master Shen touched his pocket and said, "It's all dad's fault for not preparing a gift."
Suddenly, his right hand touched an object with a chain. Master Shen was shocked. He took it out and saw that it was a longevity lock shining in the sun. Thinking back to the boatman, he immediately realized that it must have been the boatman who stuffed the silver lock into his pocket. .
The young master put down his son and solemnly hung the longevity lock around Shen Kun's neck.
Master Shen witnessed his son grabbing the stationery. Perhaps this was God's will, so Master Shen and his son began to tacitly decide Shen Kun's future path from this moment on.
"Kun'er, mother, let's go home!" Master Shen put his son on his shoulders and ran forward.
"Be careful, don't fall—"
If you want to know what happens next, please listen to the explanation next time.
