Seeing the expressions that could not be hidden on the faces of the Su family, Chu Xianming's slightly nervous and restrained mood suddenly relaxed. People who can show their emotions on their faces are pure people. It is difficult to get along with such people. Even if he gets tired, there is no need for him to be unable to let go.
Without this layer of inner baggage, Chu Xianming obviously talked more. He chatted with several men from the Su family. His extensive knowledge and rich experience made the Su family's eyes widen. He was stunned for a while.
When Su Qingyun saw this scene, she covered her mouth and smiled happily.
It was already five o'clock. Chef Zhang Xinlan, Li Xiulian and Qin Ying helped to start the New Year's Eve dinner. Because the ingredients and seasonings had been prepared beforehand, they moved very quickly. Only Zhang Xinlan's hands were visible. The spatula inside was waving constantly, and plates of delicacies still smelling of the pot were served to the table.
Today's dishes are richer than those on New Year's Day. There are chicken, duck, fish and everything. It is already the best in this era. Wu Guixiang made people close the door tightly while Zhang Xinlan was cooking.
Although today is New Year's Eve and they are having New Year's Eve dinner, the food at their house is too good. If this spreads out to the neighbors, they have very good noses and will easily be jealous. Although it will be fine, I can say a few words at most. , but Wu Guixiang didn't want to hear those sour words either.
Seeing that all the dishes were served, but Wen Sisi's parents hadn't arrived yet, Li Xiulian frowned and said, "Congjun, go to the entrance of the village and see why your father-in-law and mother-in-law haven't arrived yet? Go and pick them up."
"good."
As soon as Su Congjun stood up, a pleasant voice came from behind him, "No, we're here."
It was Wen Kaifu and Wen's mother who arrived. Wen's mother smiled kindly and said apologetically: "I'm really sorry. There are many guests at home, and we only arrived now. I kept everyone waiting for a long time."
Many workers have to go home to visit relatives and friends during the Chinese New Year, so some people took advantage of the New Year's Eve to visit the Wen family first.
"It's okay, I just made it in time for dinner." Li Xiulian smiled.
Wen Kaifu smiled heartily, "It's just a coincidence that we are just in time to have dinner."
"That's right, come on, in-laws, in-laws, mother-in-law, sit down quickly." Li Xiulian pointed to the empty seat for the two of them and said quickly.
They are two brand-new wooden benches. There are many people in the Su family celebrating the New Year this year, and there are not enough stools at home. These are the stools that Wu Guixiang specially asked Su Aimin to buy from the town a few years ago.
"Okay, okay." Wen Kaifu and Wen's mother sat down.
Seeing the delicious food on this table, the two of them were shocked. This kind of food and this living standard are very rare even in the county.
It seemed that their in-laws' family really had a prosperous life. A smile appeared on Mother Wen's face. The Su family's good life meant that her daughter would live a good life, and she was naturally happy.
"Uncle, aunt, this is my teacher. Like you two, he also came to our house to celebrate the New Year." Su Qingyun took the initiative to introduce Chu Xianming.
Hearing Chu Xianming's former identity, Wen Kaifu and Wen's mother widened their eyes. I am a good boy, a university professor. Such a person is celebrating the New Year with them. Wen Kaifu and Wen's mother suddenly felt flattered.
"Use your chopsticks. We don't have so much etiquette here. Let's do whatever we want." Seeing that no one moved their chopsticks, Wu Guixiang said.
Su Congwu glanced at his breasts. This was today. It would be strange if anyone who dared to move chopsticks in front of his breasts did not get scolded.
Everyone moved their chopsticks together. In front of the delicious food, no one wanted to say a word, they just wanted to stuff it into their mouths. Even people like Chu Xianming who didn't pay attention to their appetites couldn't help but eat more.
"Second Aunt, your craftsmanship is really like this." Su Qingyun gave a thumbs up. She had eaten in many private restaurants in later generations. The taste may be better than Zhang Xinlan's, but it still lacked the atmosphere of human beings. Those The exquisitely presented dishes in Su Qingyun's house were not as good as the plate of stir-fried cabbage sum in front of her.
Zhang Xinlan watched everyone wolfing down the food with pride. Sure enough, her craftsmanship was the best in the entire Su family.
The meal lasted for almost an hour. After the meal, the family began to watch the New Year around the stove. As usual, they would give out New Year's money to the children. Wu Guixiang said again what she said to Su Congjun and his wife on New Year's Day. The young couple again He made a big blush.
Zhang Xinlan took a sneak peek while no one was paying attention, her eyes brightened, and she saw that there was indeed more money than last time, a full eight yuan! She happily pocketed the new year's money.
What should be said on New Year's Day has been said, and now everyone is chatting and waiting for the arrival of the New Year.
"Hey, dad, didn't you come back with some firecrackers?" Su Qingyun suddenly asked his dad.
Firecrackers were a rarity in rural areas of this era, and they were not cheap. Her father had to be willing to buy them. But when she bought them, she scolded him for being a prodigal and wasting money. Her father had to explain why. In order to celebrate the New Year, many city people will set off firecrackers during the Spring Festival.
"Yes! How could I forget this?" Su Aimin patted his head and said, "I'll take it out."
The firecrackers he bought were locked in the cabinet by Wu Guixiang as dangerous goods.
Su Aimin happily took out the firecrackers he bought. There were several rolls. In addition to firecrackers, he also bought some things that children like to play, such as throwing firecrackers, snapping flowers, flying monkeys, etc.
Su Qingyun took a look and realized that the whole lot was really not cheap. No wonder he was scolded by her.
"Children can only play with this." Su Aimin handed Su Qingyun the cannon-cracking and flower-cracking flowers. These two items are the least lethal among the bunch and can be played by children of any age.
But even with these two things, Su Qingyun was content. Fireworks and firecrackers were basically prohibited in cities in later generations, and it was difficult to hear the lively crackling sound.
She struck a match and lit a slender flower, which immediately bloomed with dazzling sparks. The sparks flickered like a dream. Su Qingyun was having a great time.
Su Congwu was tinkering with the Flying Monkey on the side. The thing could move very high and make a loud sound. It made a sudden loud noise that startled several people around it.
The adults were talking and laughing, and a few young people were playing in the yard. Time passed quickly, and it was almost twelve o'clock. Su Aimin stood up and was about to light those large firecrackers.
"Dad, hurry up, hurry up, the time is coming soon." Su Qingyun urged.
Su Aimin lit the fuse of the firecracker, the gunpowder exploded, and the crackling sound instantly resounded throughout Luoshui Village. Nowadays, everyone has the habit of staying up late. Everyone was awake, but they were still startled by the huge sound.
"What are you doing?"
"How does this sound like the sound of firecrackers? Which company bought firecrackers?"
"The sound seems to be coming from the Su family. This New Year's Eve scares people out."
"No, it's really a waste of money."
Wu Guixiang is right. Once you live a good life, someone will say something mean. Even if you do nothing, others will always find excuses. This is the bad nature and jealousy in human nature, and there is no way to change it. .
The Su family didn't know anything about other people's current gossip. They only watched the blooming fire and listened to the deafening sound of firecrackers. It seemed that all the frustrations and difficulties in the past year had disappeared with these sounds.
Su Qingyun's eyes were moved. This was her first Spring Festival here. She had really turned the page. She believed that the new year would be better.
"Happy New Year!" She suddenly said to everyone with a smile.
The whole family smiled and said in unison, "Happy New Year!"
The burning of the firecrackers also means the end of the New Year's Eve. Everyone is sleepy at this time. Li Xiulian arranged the accommodation for Wen's parents and Chu Xianming. Although the Su family is not big, it can still be accommodated, but everyone is crowded. Just a squeeze.
Before falling asleep, Chu Xianming suddenly whispered thank you to Su Qingyun.
Thanks to her, this New Year is different from previous years and has become more lively and lively. Chu Xianming cannot deny that he feels happy and relaxed when celebrating the New Year with the Su family.
"You're welcome, teacher, I hope we can spend the Spring Festival together next year." Su Qingyun raised a smile.
Chu Xianming's eyes froze, and he answered softly after a while, "Okay."
May this be the case year after year.
On the second day, everyone in the family got up late because they stayed up late. After seeing off Wen's parents and Chu Xianming, everyone went about their business.
Su Qingyun had nothing to do, so she followed her mother Qin Ying to the classroom where the teacher training class was held, and listened to the class to pass the time.
There were about ten people in the classroom. She was sitting at the back of the classroom, next to a young man who was taking notes seriously.
Su Qingyun looked at it curiously. The man's handwriting was neat and neat. Although it wasn't very pretty, it could be seen that he had worked hard to practice it.
Feeling the gaze directed at him, Liu Cheng raised his eyes and met Su Qingyun's curious eyes. He blushed slightly. His face was so pale that it was particularly obvious when he blushed.
"What...what happened?" Liu Cheng asked stammering.
He knew her, or there was no one in the whole village who didn't know her. He had heard a lot about her. He even heard that she gave the brigade leader the idea to hold this teacher training class, so in Liu Cheng's heart, he felt sorry for Su Qingyun. Full of gratitude.
Liu Cheng covered his notebook with his hand. He knew that she was very smart, and he was a little embarrassed to have his notebook exposed in front of her. What he wrote must look stupid in her eyes.
"Your notes are well done." Su Qingyun praised them. They are clearly organized and every knowledge point is clearly written. This is an excellent note.
"Really?" Liu Cheng said in disbelief.
"Of course." Su Qingyun nodded affirmatively. It can be seen from his note-taking skills that he is very smart. I heard that he only went to elementary school before. Su Qingyun felt a little pity for him for a moment.
Su Qingyun thought for a moment and asked, "Do you want to learn some junior high school knowledge?"
She felt that this young man should not stop here, he should go to higher and deeper places.
