In the blink of an eye, New Year's Eve is here, and every household is beaming with joy. Children are setting off fireworks and firecrackers developed by Sheng Guoer outside, and the sounds of laughter and slapstick echo in the fields.
The white snow embellishes the entire village into a crystal clear world of ice and snow. Under the night, the red lanterns and crystal snow mushrooms complement each other, like beautiful girls wearing red wedding dresses.
Sheng Guoer's family was also enjoying a sumptuous dinner at the moment. When Sheng Guoer opened the lid of the pot, a stream of hot air went straight to the roof. When the steam dissipated, all he saw were white and fat people in various animal shapes. Jujube steamed buns were presented in front of everyone.
"Sister, what is this?" Xiao Tao asked.
Sheng Guoer said: "This is a jujube steamed bun. We should eat it often during the Chinese New Year. It can bring good luck!"
Sheng Shi smiled and said: "I know this. There is a legend circulating in northern Sichuan. Steamed buns are a delicacy specially made by Mr. Zhuge in order to suppress the water monsters in the river without harming the people. But I didn't expect that steamed buns can also be topped with dates! "
Mrs. Shen smiled and said: "It can also be made into all kinds of shapes! It's amazing."
Sheng Guoer brought these jujube steamed buns to the table with a smile. Looking at the chicken, duck and fish in front of her, Sheng Guoer felt as if she had returned to modern times. However, now she was celebrating the New Year alone, and her relatives around her except for asking for help from her. Money means asking for things.
"Guo'er, Shengshi, Xiaotao, Mom gives you a red envelope!" Mrs. Shen also put on new clothes. Now that her family is rich, she naturally wants to be more respectable. Mrs. Shen took out three big red envelopes and handed them over.
Sheng Guoer came back to her senses and looked at the red envelope handed over by Mrs. Shen. She knelt on the ground with her younger siblings and received the red envelope. She said happily, "Thank you, mother."
Xiao Tao even ran to her mother and kissed her. Shen smiled and hugged Xiao Tao and said, "Be good!"
Just when the family was enjoying themselves, there was a knock on the door.
Sheng Guoer smiled and said, "It should be Coach Hong and Brother Qiao who are here."
Sheng Guoer had told Coach Hong and Qiao Yuanshan before that they would celebrate the New Year together, and sure enough, when the day came, Coach Hong and Qiao Yuanshan came.
As soon as he opened the door, Coach Hong and Qiao Yuanshan came to the door with some gifts.
"Coach Hong, Brother Qiao, come in quickly!" Sheng Guoer enthusiastically welcomed Coach Hong in.
Instructor Hong put the things on the table and said, "We brought these fruits, snacks, cloth and so on. Don't dislike it!"
Mrs. Shen smiled and said: "Look what Brother Hong said, it's a revelation. Please sit down quickly, the food will be ready in a moment."
After a while, the steaming meals were ready. Qiao Yuanshan also prepared two jars of wine and said with a smile: "Coach Hong, we two have to drink well today!"
Sheng Shi said with a smile: "Okay, you drink, I will pour wine for you!"
Qiao Yuanshan patted Sheng Shi on the shoulder and said, "He's turned one year older and is now a man. It's time to learn to drink some. Auntie, let Sheng Shi drink some!"
Without waiting for her mother's consent, Sheng Shi excitedly grabbed the liquor and drank it all in one gulp. His face suddenly turned red and he fell down on the kang. Zhou Rui on the side was so anxious that she hurriedly supported Sheng Shi and called his name.
Xiao Tao remembered Langzhong Li's method and hurriedly took out a pill from her bag and gave it to her brother to take. After a while, Sheng Shi immediately recovered and said, "What happened to me just now?"
Xiao Tao smiled and said: "Brother, you fainted just now!"
Sheng Shi scratched his head in embarrassment.
Hahahaha, everyone laughed. It seems that Sheng Shi is a person who is born with a bad ability to drink.
Sheng Guoer smiled and said: "Eat quickly, Zhou Rui, please watch Sheng Shi and don't let him drink more!"
Zhou Rui nodded, took Sheng Shi's wine glass naturally, frowned and glared at Sheng Shi, Sheng Shi could only smile dryly and said: "I eat vegetables, eat vegetables!"
Listening to the crackling of firecrackers outside and the family members drinking and talking in the house, Sheng Guoer felt that she was really happy. This down-to-earth feeling, this feeling of not having to worry about it every day, this natural and leisurely feeling , is the life state that Sheng Guoer wants most.
It was necessary to stay up late during the New Year, so no one slept. But at this moment, there was a knock on the door again.
Sheng Guoer stood up and went to open the door, only to see Yan Pheasant standing at the door with a smile on his face. Sheng Guoer wondered why Yan Pheasant was here so late.
At this moment, a young man wearing mink fur suddenly appeared in front of Sheng Guoer with a smile on his face.
"Xing Zhou?" Sheng Guo'er ran up in surprise, Meng Xingzhou hugged Sheng Guo'er, Yan Pheasant hid aside in embarrassment.
"Why are you here?" Sheng Guoer asked sweetly in Meng Xingzhou's arms with a smile on her face.
Meng Xingzhou smiled and said, "I missed you. I couldn't sit still at home, so I ran out."
Sheng Guoer asked: "Aren't you afraid that your father will scold you?"
Meng Xingzhou put his hands on Sheng Guoer's shoulders and said, "Don't be afraid. Besides, I don't care about his scolding at all!"
Sheng Guoer made a sound, turned around, glanced at her, and said, "I think you are used to being scolded!"
Meng Xingzhou stepped forward, put his arms around Sheng Guoer, put his handsome face on Sheng Guoer's right cheek, and said softly in her ear: "Except for you, I don't care about anyone's curse words!"
Sheng Guoer whispered: "What are you doing~"
As if by magic, Meng Xingzhou took out a hosta dotted with pearls and said, "This is for you!"
Sheng Guoer looked at the precious hosta and said with a smile, "Thank you, but I prefer the Zhu Chai you gave me."
"Guo'er..." Meng Xingzhou said, "I will give you Zhu Chai for the rest of your life."
Sheng Guoer turned around and the two of them stared at each other affectionately. At this moment, the fireworks were brilliant. Meng Xingzhou closed his eyes and gently moved his lips towards Sheng Guoer.
Sheng Guoer's heartbeat was a little faster at this moment, she breathed like orchid in her mouth, and gradually closed her eyes.
"Oh, come out and set off the Kongming Lanterns!"
Suddenly Sheng Shi Xiaotao and Zhou Rui rushed out, interrupting Meng Xingzhou and Sheng Guoer.
The three of them were stunned on the spot, looking at Meng Xingzhou and Sheng Guoer who were also standing there awkwardly.
"Sister, what are you and Mr. Meng doing?" Xiao Tao asked doubtfully.
Meng Xingzhou said with some embarrassment: "No, it's nothing. I just came to take a look. I'm leaving!"
After saying that, Meng Xingzhou quickly got on the carriage. Yan Zhi hurriedly waved his whip, and the horse's hooves flew forward and ran forward.
Sheng Guoer burst out laughing when she saw Meng Xingzhou running away.
However, when she turned around, she had a cold expression.
Xiao Tao reacted the fastest and shouted hurriedly: "Run! Sister is angry!"
Several children fled the scene as fast as they could. Sheng Guoer shouted: "Don't let me catch you, you naughty little monkeys! Why are you coming out to set off the Kongming Lanterns at this time!"
The night was deep, and the wonderful year had passed like this. Sheng Guoer stared at the bright moon and stars, and gradually fell asleep with expectations for the new year.
Early the next morning, Dongxiang Village will hold a ceremony to worship ancestors. Uncle Li is also wearing Confucian attire and leads the whole village to pay homage to the ancestors of the village.
These ancestors are all people who have contributed to Dongxiang Village. Although Dongxiang Village failed during the Dasheng Dynasty, it was still relatively prosperous in the past dynasties.
Therefore, Uncle Li has always felt guilty, but now that Sheng Guoer is here, the situation of Dongxiang Village is getting better and better. During the sacrifice, Uncle Li said: "Dongxiang Village will prosper thanks to Sheng Guoer. I wish Our ancestors bless you that Dongxiang Village will be prosperous every year!"
Then, Uncle Li announced something important.
Uncle Li decided to make Sheng Guoer the first leader of Dongxiang Village!
Although this decision is surprising, it is also reasonable. Sheng Guoer has given the villagers a taste of the sweetness in the past year. With money, everyone is naturally convinced.
Tiling Lizheng is equivalent to the deputy village chief, who can exercise power on behalf of Lizheng and command the villagers.
When Uncle Li announced this decision, although Mrs. Shen was happy, she said, "No, no, no, how can I do it with such a small child?"
Uncle Li said: "Although Guo'er is small, his work is convincing. It's a new year, and Dongxiang Village should have a new look!"
At this moment, three old men suddenly stood up and said sternly: "Li Lizheng, you are violating the family law of your ancestors!"
These three people are the three elders in the village, and they are also three highly respected elders who are respected by the village chief. Some decisions in the village also require their consent.
These three old men are Dongshi Gong, Xia Huanggong and Qili Gong. They are in charge of village rules and customs, education and public security in the village. They are sent by the township to permanently station in Dongxiang Village.
Dong Shigong was the oldest and said: "Li Lizheng, how can there be any reason for women to be officials since ancient times? Even if you look at the customs that have been in place for thousands of years, there is still no reason for women to be officials!"
Duke Xia Huang was a humble and gentlemanly scholar. He said slowly: "Since ancient times, there have been differences between men and women. Men are in charge of outside affairs and women are in charge of domestic affairs. Don't mess with the rules!"
Qili Gong had a bad temper. He was a general when he was young, so he shouted: "It is the most ridiculous thing in the world to let a woman defend her. Although Sheng Guoer has made great contributions to Dongxiang Village, the villagers have also done a lot for her. Things can be considered as self-reliant."
The villagers actually felt a little uncomfortable after hearing this. These three people were not originally villagers of Dongxiang Village, but they were here to oppose Dongxiang Village's decision.
Song Silang stood up and said: "Three of you, we are very grateful for your contribution here, but Sheng Guoer's contribution is enough to be our leader."
Other villagers also agreed. Uncle Li said: "Don't say anything anymore. I made this decision. If anything happens, just come to me!"
Sheng Guoer stood up at this time and said: "Three elders, first of all, I respect your views, but it does not mean that I agree with your views. Although I don't want to be an official, why do I have to be divided in this era? Wait, let’s differentiate between superior and inferior! We are all human beings, why can’t women be officials? I didn’t want to argue at first, but now I’m settled!”
The three elders said in unison: "This is absolutely not allowed. We will report it to the township. You just wait for the township's decision!"
After finishing speaking, the third elder left angrily.
Uncle Li advised: "Don't mind Guo'er, if anything happens, I'll take care of it!"
Sheng Guoer looked at Uncle Li gratefully and said, "Uncle Li, why are you doing this?"
Uncle Li smiled and said: "Because we are afraid of being poor, because we are used to being bullied. You are right, we are all equal."
Sheng Guoer was a little touched. He didn't expect Uncle Li to be so open-minded.
Seeing that Sheng Guoer was moved to tears, Uncle Li said, "Guoer, you, Uncle Li, are also educated and know the principles of meritocracy. I hope you will do a good job and lead everyone to get rich!"
Sheng Guoer nodded fiercely.
The three elders reported the matter to the village. Master Xu was overjoyed when he learned about it and said to the three elders: "Don't worry, you three. I will report it to Master Futai right away."
The third elder said angrily: "You must be punished!"
At this moment, a graceful and elegant woman walked out from behind the curtain and whispered: "Uncle, do you really want to defeat her?"
