Zheng Bajin and Qingqing had been busy in the kitchen until the afternoon, when everything was ready, Zheng Bajin came out to rest. Let Hu Ying go and have a look. If the uncle's son comes back, he will take grandma to celebrate the New Year together.
If not, then even the eldest uncle and aunt will come to pick it up, so that everyone can be more lively.
Fortunately, he had prepared artillery and the like in advance, and even specially bought some to put in the canteen, which added a small amount of income.
At this time, no one in Shili Village is playing with fireworks, but no matter how poor they are, they will find a way to get one or two C firecrackers to set off before the New Year's Eve dinner to cheer them up.
Hu Ying came quickly, bringing along Mr. and Mrs. Zheng Jiashan and Mrs. Zheng.
Even Zheng Laohai and Zheng Baliang came together.
Hu Ying looked at Zheng Bajin and wanted to explain his own decision.
Zheng Bajin waved his hand. In any case, the two of them could be regarded as his nominal relatives. Even if they were not to be seen by others, they could come and join in the fun during the Chinese New Year.
Naturally, I understand Hu Ying's approach.
However, he really didn't want to talk to the two of them, so he politely pulled grandma into the factory and sat down.
Although it is cold, there is a fire in the factory.
After resting for a while, Zheng Bajin drank some boiled water and started cooking again.
As soon as Qingqing had some free time, she began to worry about Zheng Bajin again.
At this time, Nian Jian'an discovered that Zhang Xiaoyang was not there. He came over strangely, looked at Zheng Bajing and said, "Where is Zhang Xiaoyang? Didn't we agree that we would celebrate the New Year together here?"
"Oh, his sister asked her to go to her house to celebrate the New Year. That's fine. After all, they are siblings." Zheng Bajin told a white lie.
She gave him a clear look and did not expose him on the spot.
She also understood that Zheng Bajin had good intentions and didn't want Nian Jian'an to worry, so she didn't tell anyone. Anyway, everyone knew it tacitly.
Anyway, have a good year this year.
At this time, people came to buy firecrackers one after another, and Qingqing became busy. As soon as she sat down, or just came to help Zheng Bajin, someone shouted again.
Although Xiaocao has been helping in the canteen, she is too small to carry some things, and there are some things that she cannot get, such as cigarettes, which are usually placed higher.
Zheng Bajin also bought a small amount of wine and put it in the canteen. It was all genuine corn wine. In this way, there would generally be no problems with drinking, as long as he was not too greedy.
It’s the Chinese New Year, and everyone has the same thoughts, relax and have a good time after the Chinese New Year.
Wang Tianhua also returned home. There was no one in the whole school, but it seemed very deserted.
Before Wang Tianhua left, he handed over the task of looking after the school to Zheng Bajin.
Zheng Bajin didn't say anything wrong. It was just a casual job anyway. Apart from some desks, chairs and benches, there was nothing valuable in the school. Unlike his previous life, there were computers and the like.
As time went by, when it was getting dark, some people began to set off artillery, and the entire Shili Village seemed to become lively at this time.
Zheng Bajin had no such intention. After finishing the meal, he tore up two firecrackers and set them off with the grass.
At this time, there were fewer people coming to buy things. Qingqing had nothing to do, so she helped put the dishes on the table.
Only then did she realize that Zheng Bajin had made ten dishes in one day. At this time, it was considered very extravagant. Even if it was a wedding banquet, few would dare to be so extravagant.
The food was already on the table. Zheng Bajin walked in. Seeing everyone waiting for him and Xiaocao, he said sheepishly: "Everyone should eat first. We are all a family. Why are you so polite?"
"Grandma said that you are now the mainstay of the family and the head of the family. We must wait until you come before we can start eating." Qingqing said with a smile. She could no longer remember her previous worries.
"Hey, you can't say that. Grandma is the biggest here. As long as she sends a message, we can start eating." Zheng Bajin said, looking at grandma with a smile.
Grandma was very happy, nodded and said: "Ba Jin, grandma is really happy to see that you are so capable. I would like to make a suggestion. Today is the New Year. We can make an exception and drink a small cup per person. I want to drink it too."
Qingqing looked at Zheng Bajin with some worry, afraid that he would object and also afraid that he would agree. What would happen if grandma drank something bad?
Zheng Bajin smiled: "Grandma has already spoken, so of course I have to drink some. You go and get a pound."
Zheng Laohai: "???"
He had the same thought as Zheng Baliang. One pound of wine would not be enough for so many people. It's not about teasing the addiction to alcohol.
But he didn't dare to say anything more?
He has such a son, and he is already very disappointed in him, and he doesn't even want to live with him. Now, after finally celebrating the New Year, I can come and have a meal, but I am afraid that I will offend Zheng Bajin, so I will kick him out again and won't let him have a drop of wine.
Zheng Bajin could definitely do such a thing, he and Zheng Baliang were both convinced of this.
Mrs. Zheng nodded with great satisfaction.
She actually doesn't know how to drink, she just wants to be happy, hoping that everyone will be happy, and she will be happy too.
Qingqing went out and came back with a pound of wine in the snack shop. Zheng Bajin took it and poured a small cup for grandma first.
Zheng Laohai's eyes turned green and he glanced at Qingqing. He was so stingy. He said one pound is one pound, but eight pounds is not enough?
Zheng Bajin ignored it, but respectfully held the wine in front of grandma with both hands.
Grandma was so happy that she kept saying, "Okay, okay, okay, Ba Jin is so filial."
Growing up, grandma was the person who cared most about Zheng Bajin.
Zheng Bajin should be filial to her.
Then, he poured Hu Ying a small cup.
Hu Ying didn't accept it and said he didn't drink.
In Zheng Bajin's memory, he never saw her drinking. However, it is Chinese New Year and I have to drink a small cup.
Looking at Hu Ying, Zheng Bajin thought for a while and said: "It's been a hard year, and it's the New Year, so just relax and just have one drink."
With that said, he put the wine in Hu Ying's hand.
Zheng Bajin then poured it on Nian Jianan, then his uncle and aunt, and then poured it on Zheng Laohai.
Zheng Laohai felt very uncomfortable.
I cursed in my heart, I am really heartless, I can’t tell who is my relative? However, watching Zheng Bajin give himself a glass, he didn't say anything more, picked up the glass and wanted to drink it.
Zheng Bajin glanced at him and said, "Wait for me to pour the wine first, and then wait for grandma to say something. No matter how urgent it is, it won't be a moment?"
Zheng Laohai froze. He really didn't know if this boy was his biological child.
The uncle and aunt originally wanted to refuse, but seeing that Zheng Bajin didn't look good on Zheng Laohai, they stopped, not wanting to make the atmosphere more tense.
Finally, Zheng Bajin poured half a cup for Qingqing and himself.
"Where's me?" Xiaocao shouted unhappily.
"Child, drinking affects your studies. When you grow up, the nurse will have a drink with you." Zheng Bajin said with a smile.
"Okay, now let me ask grandma to say something. After drinking this glass of wine, we will be even happier in the coming year."
With the support of Zheng Jiashan, Mrs. Zheng stood up and said happily: "Okay, okay, it gets better every year!"
