My village can't be like this

Chapter 328 The monkey brings wealth on the first day of the new year
Unknowingly, more than an hour had passed amid the roaring sound of cannons.

The surrounding sounds have also become much quieter, and many people have already finished playing.

Up to now, in the nearby villages, only Changqing and Zhaojiagou nearby are still ringing.

It's not that Zhang An has any intention of comparison, it's just that they bought more fireworks this time.

If they were put out bucket by bucket, Zhang An would not be able to go back to sleep before six o'clock in the morning.

Because this year he and Li Hongbin both bought 6 or [-] barrels of fireworks. Each barrel can be set off for five to six minutes, which takes six to seven hours.

Finally, at three or four o'clock, Zhao Tiande called Zhang An.

They decided to just eat the rest. They were really sleepy, so they finished eating so they could go to bed.

Finally, the mountainous area was greeted by another burst of passionate cannon fire. Finally, when all the fires were extinguished, the cannon fire stopped.

Early the next morning, while Zhang An was still sleeping, the loudspeaker in the village rang.

This year, the village still held a village rally, and small colorful flags were hung on the way in and on the drying ground.

Moreover, a small stage was set up on the drying ground, and the scene was even more lively than last year.

Although the New Year is mentioned, many people don’t care about celebrating the New Year when they see that there is business.

After finishing my cake on the morning of the first day of junior high school, when I saw people starting to arrive in the village, I pushed my trolley and started to grab a seat.

From the drying ground to the bridge, all kinds of snacks and toys were sold.

Not to mention, the snacks sold in the village are cheap and affordable, taste very good, and many people buy them.

Because many people who set up stalls are usually accustomed to setting up stalls in front of schools.

I have already become very skilled in the stall business.

Zhang An just got up and finished washing, and planned to move his body.

But I noticed a loud barking of dogs and people playing around outside.

Zhang An came out of the backyard and walked to the gate to take a look.

It turned out that the Monkey King came down from the mountain, and not only that, he also brought many monkeys with him.

Each of them held some dry firewood and sticks in their paws, and many people did not dare to approach them because of this.

"Zhang An, there are many monkeys brought here by the Great Sage."

As soon as Zhang An came out, Su Ying pointed at the monkeys to Zhang An, while Wu Qiuping and Su Shaowen were also watching.

Seeing Wukong, Zhang An understood. No wonder the dogs around him were barking like that and they didn't dare to pounce.

But the big dogs at home didn't move. They knew that their own Ma Zai was back.

This bitch, the Great Sage, had disappeared a few months ago. Zhang An knew that it had returned to the mountains, so he didn't look for it.

I didn't expect this monkey to come back during the Chinese New Year.

People on both sides of the road looked at so many monkeys, some liked them, some were surprised, and some were afraid. Anyway, they had different expressions.

The Great Sage led the monkey group towards Zhang An's house, and from time to time he grinned at passers-by who were pointing and pointing.

And the people behind the monkey group, whether they are from the village or outside the village, adults or children, all follow them from a distance.

They all wanted to watch the fun and see what these monkeys were going to do.

Everyone knows that there are many monkeys in the mountains, but we still saw so many monkeys running into the village at one time.

There are not many macaques in this group, and each one is obviously ferocious. They are definitely wild things in the mountains.

Entering Zhang An's house, the great sage, the monkey, actually made some human-like movements.

He knelt down to Zhang An and kowtowed a few times.

Finally, he turned around, bared his teeth, and hissed for a while at the noisy group of monkeys behind him.

Immediately, the monkeys became obedient and quieted down, even imitating the posture of the great sage.

Finally, they put the sticks of dry firewood they brought back into the main room of Zhang An's family.

"Guigui, this is the monkey bringing wealth."

"Wow, this monkey is so smart. He looks like Sun Wukong."

"Then you know clearly. The leading monkey was raised by Zhang An's family. He is called the Great Sage hehehehe."

For a moment, some people around were shocked, some were curious, and some were watching. The scene was very lively.

The people in the village were okay, the monkeys were no strangers to them, some of them came from the town or other places.

I have never seen a monkey, and I have only read Journey to the West. Now I am very surprised to see such an intelligent monkey.

It's just that the movements of the monkeys at the back are really funny and make people feel funny when they see them.

Everyone looked at the group of monkeys coming to wish Zhang An's family New Year's greetings, and then they realized that the big monkey in the lead was the one who used to help Zhang An's family pick peaches.

At this time, everyone came to their senses. Zhang An's family raised feelings, no wonder he was not afraid of people when walking on the road.

After the great sage and the monkeys put the dry firewood away, he stretched out a paw towards Zhang An.

"Zhang An, people have brought so many monkeys to pay New Year's greetings and bring money (firewood). You, the master, must give gifts in return."

This action made everyone in the yard laugh. It was obvious that everyone knew what it meant.

"That's right, Zhang An, so many monkeys are coming to your door to give you gifts. Your family is going to get rich next year, so please give them gifts as soon as possible."

Sending firewood in the countryside means sending wealth, especially during the Chinese New Year or when something big happens at home.

Including many people, when they go out to play during the Chinese New Year, they will bring some firewood home, just to have an auspicious meaning.

And when picking up firewood, it’s best to use dry firewood, because raw firewood contains moisture and will shrink when left alone.

Everyone was very envious when they saw such monkeys coming to bring money, and wished they could all be delivered to their own homes.

"Did the Great Sage bring monkeys to pay us New Year greetings?" Seeing this scene, Su Ying felt a little incredible.

Although she felt that the monkey Monkey King was indeed somewhat intelligent, it could not be so humane.

"I guess so."

Zhang An finally understood that the great sage, the Monkey King, came with his horse to wish him New Year greetings.

Zhang An shook his head and smiled, of course he knew what the Great Sage meant.

After all, he has been raising this monkey for a long time. As long as the monkey sticks out its tail, Zhang An will know what shit it is pooping.

But Zhang An didn't understand who taught him this behavior of giving firewood.

Zhang An thought about it carefully and estimated that he learned it when Zhou Yang's family moved last year and it was drilling there.

Immediately I went home and brought out a bag of fruit, and a monkey gave me an apple.

That is to say, Zhang An bought enough apples this year, otherwise it would not be enough.

The monkeys around were all satisfied with the apples given to them, but the Monkey King was a bit picky.

It opened its mouth to Zhang An and pointed at Zhang An, meaning that it didn't want these, but wanted the fruits in the space.

With so many people around, it was hard for Zhang An to get his favorite peach for him.

So I touched a small kiwi fruit and handed it to it. After all, there are still kiwi fruits in the mountains, so I can tell clearly.

When everyone around saw it, especially the children, they immediately ran home and brought some fruit over.

I wanted to throw it over, but was stopped by the adults. This would easily let the monkeys pass by and attack them, which would easily make them angry.

But they didn't dare to walk up, so they only dared to walk halfway and put the fruits in their hands on the ground.

Finally, I saw that the monkeys had taken away everything on the ground. They were all very happy and enjoyed the joy of feeding.

It's just that I'm happy now. I'm afraid I'll be scolded when I go home later.

The adults were reluctant to eat the fruit they bought at home, but as a result, they fed it to the monkeys, and no parent could bear it.

Although I didn’t get my favorite peach, there was a kiwi in the space, which was not much different.

So the great sage, the monkey, was satisfied and led the monkeys out and returned to the mountain.

Zhang An is really worried that they will just live at home like this, which is hard to see.

Moreover, there are so many people in the village now. What will happen when a human-monkey war breaks out? This macaque has a very vicious temper.

After the monkey episode, everyone dispersed and did not gather around Zhang An's house.

But this story about the monkey paying New Year greetings is destined to be spread.

Fortunately, there are no smart phones or the Internet now, otherwise these monkeys would definitely be popular.Not long after, Yanzi came over wearing a bright red cotton-padded jacket and two long braids.

"Brother, where is the Great Sage, and where is the monkey?"

The little girl originally came to pay New Year greetings, but when she heard about the monkey, her thoughts were led away.

Not only her, but Li Yao next to her also got up sleepily.

He was sleeping on the bed without thinking about it, but when he heard that many monkeys were coming, he got up immediately.

He didn't even have any clothes on and wanted to run out. In the end, Zhou Lan forced him to put on his clothes.

"There are too many people. They have gone back to the mountains first and will come back later."

Seeing that the monkey was not there, the two little guys were a little disappointed, and Zhang An comforted them for a while.

But for children, emotions come and go quickly, and they immediately remember that they are here to pay New Year greetings.

Immediately he ran to the main room and kowtowed to Zhang Jianguo and Wang Fang to pay New Year greetings.

The same goes for little Li Yao. Last year he came to pay New Year greetings, so this year when he saw his little aunt was about to kowtow, he also ran into the house.

"Happy New Year, uncle and auntie."

"Grandpa and Grandma, Happy Chinese New Year."

As soon as they entered the room, the two little guys kowtowed three times to Zhang An's parents, and Zhang Bin and his two younger brothers followed behind.

After seeing the swallows coming to pay New Year greetings in the morning, they all followed.

After the little girl went to school, she still learned a lot.

Last year when I came to pay New Year greetings, I only knew how to kowtow, but this year I actually know how to say auspicious words.

Little Li Yao did what he saw Yan Zi doing. He was smart.

"Okay, okay, don't hit your head."

Wang Fang was very happy to pull the two little ones into her arms. One was the only girl in the family, and the other was her godson. She doted on both of them very much.

Especially for Yanzi, there is no such thing as son preference, because there are so many men in Zhang An's family, and there is only one girl.

"Come on, come on, this is the new year's money. Pretend it and don't get it again."

Wang Fang took out the New Year's money she had prepared from her pocket and gave each person ten yuan.

After the little girl got the new year's money, she said thank you to her aunt with a smile.

Little Li Yao paid New Year's greetings to his godfather and godmother, but he still hasn't forgotten his godfather and godmother.

After receiving the New Year's money and thanking the two elders, he went to Zhang An and Su Ying and kowtowed to pay New Year greetings.

The little guy is very close to Zhang An, even closer to his father, so he kowtows constantly.
"Okay, okay, get up, your head doesn't hurt."

Su Ying pulled little Li Yao up, and the little guy smiled.

Yanzi, who was still in Wang Fang's arms next to her, ran over as soon as she saw it. She almost forgot about her brother. It was all money.

"Happy New Year to brother and sister-in-law."

He said auspicious words, and then stretched out his little hand naturally. The meaning was obvious. I have already prayed for the New Year, so there is no way I won't give it.

Su Ying prepared a lot of money and put it in her pocket last night. She didn't intend to seal the red envelope, so she just gave it to her.

Each child was also given a New Year's gift of ten yuan.

After receiving the new year's money, the little girl went to Zhang An's side.

"Brother, can we still sell sunflowers this year?"

Obviously, the little girl made a lot of money selling sunflower seeds last year, and she is still thinking about it this year.

"It can be sold, but don't worry, brother will take you to celebrate the New Year."

Zhang An planned to take his wife and younger brothers and sisters out to celebrate the New Year before anyone else came to the house.

Especially Mr. Zhang and Mr. Zhang, Zhang An goes there every year.

This year we will bring more people there to make it lively for the elderly.

Years ago, Mr. Zhang Erye was taken back by his eldest son Zhang Jianzhong to celebrate the New Year together.

Today, Zhang An went out with a New Year greeting team, crowding in front and behind.

"Anzi and Xiaoying are here, oh, and they have a large army with them."

As soon as Zhang Jianzhong saw Zhang An entering the door, he smiled and greeted his nephew, nephew and daughter-in-law.

Then I saw a group of nephews and nieces behind Zhang An and knew that they were here to pay New Year's greetings.

"Hey, uncle, we're here to pay New Year's greetings to my grandparents, you and my aunt."

"Okay, okay, let's go home first. Your father and grandma are in the main room."

It can be seen that Zhang Jianzhong is quite happy this year.

Zhang An's ability to bring everyone here to pay New Year greetings this year represents his closeness to him.

Although they would come in previous years, they would come in sporadic ways.

"Happy New Year to my grandparents, happy New Year to my uncles and aunties."

As soon as the little girl entered the main room, she kowtowed eagerly, much to the amusement of the adults.

From this action, we can see that the little girl clearly understands the principle of striking first.

"Okay, okay, no more knocking."

The crisp voice and the sweet baby-faced smile made the old lady like it.

He quickly pulled the little girl up from the ground and stroked her forehead with her hand.

Then Zhang Ancai took Su Ying in hand, kowtowed to the elders respectfully, and said some auspicious words.

The two elders also helped the young couple up respectively, guarded the Zhang family's ancestral tablets, and prayed for their ancestors.

Most of them are some ways to gain weight and have many descendants.

With Zhang An taking the lead, the younger generations of the family also kowtowed to the old man and the old lady to pay New Year greetings.

When the two elders saw this scene, the smiles on their faces never stopped.

Isn't this scene what they expect to see a house full of descendants?

The old man had already prepared the New Year's money, a handful of green two yuan, and gave one to each person.

"Oh, my father's wallet is going to be empty this year."

There are so many juniors, and each of them has two yuan, and they have to give away dozens of yuan.

"When it's deflated, it's deflated. I'll ask you for it when the time comes." The old man also smiled cheerfully.

After the second grandpa and grandma finished their work, Zhang An took his younger brothers and sisters to his fourth grandpa's place.

This team has been getting bigger and bigger since they left the country. Just after the second grandfather came out, more team members were added.

A large group of troops went to pay New Year's greetings to Zhang An's fourth grandfather, making the old men and women around him extremely envious.

With so many people, the hall was packed. Elderly people, who wouldn't like the liveliness of the hall with their children and grandchildren.

Anyway, on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, besides paying New Year greetings, I also want to pay New Year greetings.

Either I go out to pay New Year's greetings, or I'm at home waiting for others to come and pay New Year's greetings.

It was almost noon before we stopped.

After cooking cakes and having lunch, Su Ying took her parents and parents-in-law to the sunbathing field to watch the fun.

This year, a stage was set up. Not only were there singing and dancing performances, but some old men from the village also came up to perform their own unique skills.

Of course, the traditional dragon dance in the village is definitely indispensable. It dances directly on the cement dam under the stage.

Although the stage set up this year is relatively large, it is simply unrealistic to dance the dragon on it.

Because there are so many people dancing the dragon, a particularly large venue is needed to perform it.

Zhang An did not go with him, but took two bottles of wine and went out to pay New Year's greetings to Mr. Huang and Carpenter Lin.

After all, he is Zhang An's master, so he must go there.

(End of this chapter)