Chapter 38: New Year 30

　　 Not long after sleeping, just after midnight, there was a sound of firecrackers outside. It was similar to that during the Chinese New Year, when people grabbed the first stick of incense, and everyone grabbed the first to set off firecrackers.

　　 Chinese New Year here is a New Year meal in the morning. Before the New Year meal, when offering to the ancestors, a string of firecrackers are set off.

　　 At this time, everyone wakes up very early in the morning on the thirtieth. Basically, it is still before the day after eating. Those who set off firecrackers for the New Year's dinner after dawn will be called lazy by everyone.

Later, after more than ten or twenty years, these habits will become less and less important. It is less and less common to eat New Year’s dinner in the middle of the night. Occasionally, there are people who set off firecrackers to eat the New Year’s dinner in the middle of the night. Most of them will laugh. They are almost the same as usual, a little earlier, and get up at five or six o'clock.

　　 also didn't sleep for a few hours. Feng Yiping was awakened by his mother after five o'clock. When he opened his eyes, it was still dark outside.

　　 But in the same early morning, today seems obviously different. Perhaps it was the constant sound of firecrackers and the beeping sound of cooking in the kitchen pot, which filled the air with the smell of the New Year, which made Feng Yiping a little intoxicated for a while, and he really felt a little drunk.

　　 It's very cold, Feng Yiping shivered, quickly put on his clothes, opened the kitchen, and the aroma of heat came to his face. Although there was a quarrel last night, there is no trace of it today. Feng Zhenchang was burning behind the stove and Mei Qiuping was cooking. The two chatted and laughed quietly. They were harmonious and happy.

　　 Just after Feng Yiping washed his face, the Feng Jiasheng's house next door was setting off firecrackers. After setting them off for a long time, Feng Zhenchang added a piece of firewood to the stove, "At least eight thousand sounds."

　　 Mei Qiuping said, "Even if there is, it is estimated that Wei Dong's house will not be less."

　　 Setting off firecrackers during the New Year is not only earlier or later, but also the length of time for everyone. Of course, the longer the time is, the better the family conditions, the better the life, and the richer they are. Feng Jiasheng and Feng Weidong are in the two next door, and the conditions in Yanli are considered good, and they have been comparing each other over the years.

　　 When the dishes are cooked, Feng Zhenchang is ready to worship his ancestors.

　　 He pulled out the electric light in the hall and lit the candle. The table was set directly opposite the door, and Feng Yiping helped deliver a few dishes to the table. At this time, no coriander and other seasonings were added to the dishes. Then Feng Zhenchang placed the best chairs in the house neatly by the table, went to the chopstick cage to pick the neatest chopsticks, and then placed the wine cup with no gap in the cup, and poured the wine.

　　While pouring the wine, while speaking in a low voice, he took the yellow paper printed with copper coins and burned it in the brazier by the table, and then he called Feng Yiping in the kitchen to come out.

　　 After Feng Yiping came out, he walked to the table and knelt down. He respectfully knocked his head three times and heard Feng Zhenchang muttering quietly next to him, "I hope he will be safe and sound next year."

　　 greeted the burning of the yellow paper, and the father and son opened the door and set off the firecrackers together. Come in again, move the stool a few times, move the chopsticks, and pour all the wine in the cup on the ground. The ceremony is over and the vegetables are finally collected.

　　 These few ringing, Feng Yiping knocked willingly.

　　 Feng Yiping doesn't know if other places do the same for the ancestors during the New Year. It should be done in China, but the form may be different.

　　 He remembered that he had argued with a colleague later, and that person sneered at this behavior, saying it was a typical superstition. Feng Yiping believes that during the New Year, we mourn our ancestors and ancestors, do not forget their nurturing and upbringing, and hope our ancestors will bless the peace of the coming year. This is a heritage of ours for thousands of years and is an integral part of our culture. Superstition is totally irrelevant.

　　 Finally, he asked the colleague who had always admired European and American culture, “According to you, it is a typical superstition that Europeans and Americans go to church with their families on Christmas Eve.” That Chongyang colleague was speechless.

　　 Bring the recovered dishes to the kitchen, put them in a pot and heat them up, and season them with onion, garlic, chili powder, and MSG.

　　 Feng Zhenchang drank alcohol, Feng Yiping and his mother drank cola together. This was the first time that the family bought this foreign soda, and Mei Qiuping drank it with relish. Two people kept putting vegetables in a bowl for Feng Yiping, and they couldn't put it down anymore. He had to block the bowl and said, "You eat by yourself, I know how to clamp it."

　　 Feng Zhenchang took a sip of wine and chopsticks beef, "It is Yu Xuan who came back originally, but didn't come back."

　　 Mei Qiuping heard the words and said, “She is spending the New Year outside alone again, I don’t know how.”

　　 Later, the only elder sister severely hurt Feng Yiping's heart. Although these things have not happened now, he still has lumps in his heart. He comforted and said, "Didn't the girl who was with her in Yanli say that the godmother she knew in the city forced her to stay in the city for the New Year?"

　　 Mei Qiuping said, “I know that the conditions in the city are definitely better than those in our countryside, but it’s always better at home during the New Year. Besides, I bought so many things at home this year.”

　　 Feng Zhenchang also said, "No matter how good people are, how can they be compared to home."

　　 Feng Yiping thought, elder sister doesn’t necessarily think so, she still said, “Do things well now, and try to settle down in the provincial capital in the future. Why is it worse than others, right?”

　　 Feng Zhenchang and Mei Qiuping laughed, "Come on, let's take a sip, we are still ambitious. Yes, we will do it well. In the future, you will settle down in the provincial capital and you will also marry a provincial wife."

　　 Feng Yiping also laughed and drank a large bottle of Coke, saying that his wife would definitely look for the county seat, or the next county seat.

　　 Just eat and drink. After a big pot of cooked rice, no one eats it. When the family put down their chopsticks, it was already bright.

　　 It was snowing in response to the occasion, and it was falling, Feng Zhenchang said, "It seems that next year will be a good year."

　　 There is nothing to do today, but in previous years, there will be creditors visiting at noon. This year, there will be no business.

　　 Feng Zhenchang has one more thing, he will write Spring Festival couplets today. Being a landlord, he didn't have much legacy left to him. He had gone to junior high school, and he was considered a piece of beautiful calligraphy. Although there are a lot of people who can read and write in Yuanli, Feng Zhenchang is the only one who writes well.

　　 As in previous years, besides the family, there are several other families today who asked him to write Spring Festival couplets.

　　 Feng Yiping was called to help him cut the paper. After the paper was cut, he had to fold it again to make seven grids. Of course, he will not make couplets, but he has a collection of couplets.

　　 came to take the polite remarks from the Spring Festival couplets, saying that he wrote well, better than the ones he bought on the street. Although he knew they were polite remarks, Feng Yiping found that Feng Zhenchang was still very happy to hear these words. Also, it is very difficult for a person of their age to be able to read and write. It is true that there are not many words that can be written so well. This is where he can be proud.

　　The greasy water in my stomach, the snacks and fruit in my mouth have not stopped, I simply ate a little at noon, and Feng Yiping only ate half a bowl of rice. Putting down the bowl and looking for melon seeds again, he himself felt funny, and he couldn't help but think of a sentence his son said later, which is very appropriate to use now, "I am not hungry, I am hungry."

　　 The snow is not big, and it hasn't survived on the ground for the time being. The adults are all at home except for some children who see it snowing even more madly. Eat and drink enough, sit by the fire, warm, and soon want to doze off, but you pay more attention to it during the Chinese New Year. Sleeping during the day is not auspicious. Feng Yiping simply took out the winter homework and tried to get the rest in the afternoon. All done.

　　 The evening is a reunion dinner, and firecrackers must be set off before dinner, and the gate must be bolted so as not to be disturbed. You must eat pig's feet for the reunion dinner. As usual, it is still a big table. In fact, after eating a bowl of pig's feet, you are already full.

In the evening there was a Spring Festival Gala on CCTV. Feng Hongbing invited Feng Yiping to watch his house. Feng Yiping wanted to stay at home on the night of the New Year’s Eve. He said that he wanted to go to bed early at night and watch the broadcast tomorrow when he went to his house for New Year’s greetings. .

　　 Feng Zhenchang moved the firewood in the firepit to make it burn more vigorously, saying, "I should buy a TV this year."

Before Mei Qiuping said it, Feng Yiping rushed to say, "Next year we will usually not be at home, and we will be idle when we buy it. It is unnecessary. Besides, TV is getting better and cheaper every year. , We will buy a good one next year."

Just this year, the country fully liberalized the price of TV sets, but a 14-inch black-and-white TV will cost more than 1,000, and a 17-inch color TV will cost more than 2,000. Feng Yiping really feels that buying a TV at this time, Too uneconomical.

　　 Mei Qiuping has no objection this time, "I still want to buy a TV, lest Yiping always go to other people's homes to watch TV." No way, Mei Qiuping has always been generous to Feng Yiping.

　　 While his parents were in a good mood, Feng Yiping proposed that next year he would like to rent a house near the school and be able to cook his own food. Now it is when he is growing up, he always eats pickles and cannot keep up with the nutrition. In addition, if you live outside, you can make full use of your evening time. Whether it is studying or writing, Feng Yiping specifically pointed out that if he lives outside, he can write more articles.

　　 made more than 4,000 yuan this year. This reason, especially for Mei Qiuping, is quite powerful.

　　 Actually, the main reason is that it is really difficult for him to get used to the current dormitory. I think he will stay there for at least two and a half years.

　　 Feng Zhenchang said, "Now we can finally make some money a year. Unlike before, your main task is to study hard. Don't slow down your studies just to make some contribution fees."

　　 Feng Yiping said, "I know, it must be based on learning."

　　 Mei Qiuping said, "Yiping said that, you see that he has always been so skinny, and it’s not good for him to eat pickled vegetables all day at school."

　　 Feng Zhenchang said, "Why don't you talk to the enlightened family, their home is opposite the school, which is very convenient."

Feng Yiping first objected, "It is convenient to be at my uncle’s house, but it’s okay to have a meal occasionally. The relationship between our two families is not so close, nor is it very close. I am afraid that it will be awkward. Let’s talk about Lin Hui. She's a big girl, I always go to his house, and everyone else and classmates will gossiping.

　　 In fact, Feng Yiping is mainly worried. If he is allowed to eat at Lin Hui's house or live in school, then his wishful thinking is not lost.

　　 "Why don't you buy a bicycle and go to Meijiawan every day." Feng Zhenchang said.

　　 "It takes an hour to go back and forth. Not only does it save time, but it also costs more." Feng Yiping said.

　　 Mei Qiuping glanced at him and said, "Then go to the village to find it. The school is close to the village. It takes less than ten minutes to ride a bicycle."

During the Chinese New Year, his son performed so well last year this year. The two adults didn’t object to it for a while. Feng Zhenchang thought for a while and said, “Okay, but this semester will definitely be too late. Wait for the summer vacation. Some money."

　　 Feng Yiping said, "Okay, but you don't need to pay this money, I should be able to make it."

Mei Qiuping also said, "Yiping, this year you are helping your family and earning manuscript fees for writing articles. You all know that you are considerate of your parents. Mom knows that manuscript fees are not easy to earn. Now your dad and I can make some money. If you work hard to write articles and make money, you still have to study hard and read the books well, which is your top priority now~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Feng Yiping can only explain it again, "I know the importance, now write something, really Do not delay my study. "

Feng Zhenchang said, "That's good. We know that you are sensible and know the importance. We keep telling you that you want to study hard, just keep it in your heart. That's good. During the summer vacation, we will go to the village to find a house and buy another one. A bicycle, all right."

　　 "Okay," Feng Yiping was very happy, and finally agreed! What he was most worried about was that his parents were worried that he would live outside alone. He had prepared several sets of excuses, but they didn't expect them to mention them.

　　 Actually, he didn't know. Since Feng Yiping pointed out a way to his parents and made another three or four thousand yuan, his parents have regarded him as an adult. Children in rural areas mature early. Generally, when they are in elementary school, they learn what they can do at home, and living alone is not a problem at all. If it is a girl, the parents may worry about it. What will happen to a half-sized child? Besides, Feng Zhenchang and the others have decided that even if Feng Yiping lives outside, they must be visited by Mei Jianzhong often.

　　 "One night is two years old, five is divided into two years." According to the old rule, you have to stay up all night at night. Feng Yiping remembers who really did it at home when grandpa was still there. But no one can do it now.

　　 sat around the firepit and said some short words from the parents. After 11 o'clock, they couldn't stand it, so they went back to the room to sleep.

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