big sister headed home

Chapter 72

On the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, it is 'rare' that the whole family is at home today.

The school in the village starts to rest from this day, 'it won't open until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in the coming year' Dou Lin started a happy annual vacation life.

A few days ago, it snowed heavily, and the mountains were covered with snow. Dou Qing and their uncles sold out the remaining charcoal, and went back to their respective homes to prepare for the new year.

The whole family is lively together, 'working together, talking and laughing together', and there is also a Chinese New Year atmosphere.

On this day, Dou Hua changed a new portrait of the Stove Lord, put on a tribute, lit incense, and took a few siblings to bow three times to the Stove Lord, praying for the new year' family health Healthy, well-fed and well-clothed' In the new year, the weather will be smooth and the crops will have a bumper harvest.

The next step is to clean the house. The sisters and sisters of the Dou family are diligent, and the house is often cleaned. It is not very dirty, dirty or not. They all sweep around with a broom to remove dust and old things. Represents the meaning of leaving the old and welcoming the new.

At noon, Dou Hua made a pot of millet noodles with red dates in it, and steamed a pot of rice cakes with red dates. But it became limp and limp, taking a bite of sweetness.

Children should eat this kind of rice cake less, otherwise it will not be easy to digest if they eat too much.

Dou Hua steamed a dozen of them in total, and the siblings shared five points and one point. They just finished eating. This rice cake is best eaten while it is hot, and it will harden when it cools.

On this day, Dou Hua cooked a pot of peanuts and pine nuts. Except for her own family, the rest was reserved for Chinese New Year to entertain guests.Dou Hua also made a pot of boiled chestnuts as snacks for a few small ones.

In the next few days, Dou Hua was preparing for things related to the Chinese New Year. The window paper was pasted again, and Dou Qing was asked to give New Year gifts to the elders of each courtyard one by one. I got a fat rabbit.

The things were all sent by Dou Qing. Throughout the winter, Dou Qing burned charcoal with people from several courtyards. Everyone saw that he was young, and everyone gave in to him. In the end, the money was divided equally, and there was no less money for him. One point, this person's relationship is all out of place.

During this period of contact, Dou Qing's attitude towards his uncle and second uncle has also changed a little. Men don't need women to be fussy, and it's much easier to get along. They did take care of Dou Qing, and Dou Qing himself remembered In the heart.

No, I also wanted to give something to the elders during the Chinese New Year, and I had all the etiquette of being a junior.

Regarding this, Dou Hua didn't say much. After all, they are relatives. Sooner or later, Dou Qing will be the master of the house. It is not bad to be able to do things like this now, so let him think about these things.

Dou Hua's family sent rabbits to the uncle's family, which was very rare, and these families also returned gifts. Dou Dashan returned a small rooster, Dou Ershan gave about twenty eggs, and Dou Sishan cut a few eggs. Give them a catty of meat.

It is really rare for Dou Dashan and Dou Ershan to return the gift.

Dou Qing came back happily carrying his things, with a smile on his face all the time, it could be seen that he was in a good mood, Dou Hua thought, he should also enjoy this kind of affection between relatives, after all, his parents are gone, so he can It is also very rare to experience the friendship between relatives.

"Eldest sister, I gave rabbits to my uncle and second uncle, and they are very happy. My aunt also said that I will learn how to raise rabbits with you when the weather is warm next year. Look, this is a gift from them!" At this time, Dou Qing has a childish look.

"Since they gave it to us, let's keep it. This rooster is still young, so put it in our pen to raise it. There are quite a lot of eggs. Our second aunt is really willing to part with it this time." Dou Hua said with a smile .

Dou Qing also laughed and said, "The second aunt is a little bit reluctant, this is given to me by the second uncle, hehe~"

"No wonder, that made the second aunt feel distressed for a few days, hehe~" Dou Hua said.

"Sister, this is the meat that my uncle gave us. I said that our family bought meat, but he insisted on giving it to me, and giving me so much." Dou Qing said.

"Yeah, it's going to weigh a few catties, and uncle is the most generous and loves us the most. On the 27th, our family will cook a pot of meat for you to eat your fill." Dou Hua said.

After Dou Qing put the things away, she came to Dou Hua again, scratched the back of her head, as if she wanted to say something but didn't want to.

"Qing'er, if you have something to do, just say it, don't be so hesitant." Dou Hua said.

"Sister, do you think we should also send something to Brother Jiang's family? Their family has really helped our family a lot this year, so I thought about sending some things over there." Dou Qing said.

"Okay, my brother, I'm thinking more and more thoughtful, and I know how to be grateful. Yes, you brother Jiang has really helped us a lot this year. I've been thinking of sending them something over the past two days. How to send them there, would you like to go to Jiangjiazhai?"

Dou Qing nodded vigorously, and said, "I am willing to go, elder sister, you prepare your things, and I will go as soon as the sun rises tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll prepare things now." Dou Hua replied.

Dou Hua really planned to send some things to Jiang Ermeng's family these days. This year, Jiang Ermeng's family has helped her a lot no matter whether it is wheat harvesting or autumn harvesting. Although the two families are already engaged, But it is very rare for someone to help to this extent.

Dou Hua still remembers that when she was injured, Jiang Ermeng sent wild animals over almost every day, including pheasants and fishes. She really had nothing to say to herself. People's hearts are all fleshy. Dou Hua has a good impression of Jiang Ermeng. It is also increasing day by day.

When she was idle at home, Dou Hua took the skin of the hare at home and asked someone to make it. She personally made a padded coat with outer cotton and inner fleece, thinking of giving it to Jiang Ermeng.

It's just that Dou Hua's own needlework is really unskilled. It took a winter to trim and tailor, and sew some every day. It was not completed until the twelfth lunar month at the end of the year. The thing is that it is a little rough and the stitches are a little big, but the outside of the clothes looks okay.

Dou Hua spread the cotton-padded clothes on the kang, stroked it with one hand, and looked inside and out, suddenly felt that her needlework was a bit difficult to handle, and she was a little afraid to give it to Jiang Ermeng, would it be Being laughed at by her sister-in-law.

"Eldest sister, what are you looking at?" Dou Cui entered the room, "Isn't this a padded jacket for Brother Jiang? Do you want to wrap it up?"

Dou Hua blushed slightly, and said, "Tweety, do you think the dress made by eldest sister can be sold well? I'm not good at sewing. I've been working on such a cotton coat for most of the winter, and it still looks like this. Alas~"

"Sister, what are you talking about? It's great that you can do this. I think it's pretty good. It looks good and looks generous. I think Brother Jiang will definitely like it. Besides, you made it yourself. Jiang Big Brother will be very happy to know." Dou Cui said.

"You said he would like it?" Dou Hua's eyes lit up.

"Yes, I will definitely like it. Brother Jiang likes you so much, as long as it is something you make, he will definitely like it." Dou Cui said.

"Smelly girl, you are a big kid, do you know what liking is? How dare you talk nonsense." Dou Hua said.

"Eldest sister, I didn't talk nonsense. Everyone in Doujia Village knows that Brother Jiang likes you." Dou Cui said seriously.

When Dou Cui said this, Dou Hua blushed even more, showing a rare shyness, which is very rare.

Dou Hua found a clean bag, carefully folded the cotton clothes and wrapped them neatly.

Since she wanted to thank others, Dou Hua prepared a lot of things, but most of them were produced by herself, a bag of millet, a small jar of honey, a small jar of hot and sour cabbage, a small jar of sour cabbage, and a small jar of bean paste. She made it herself. People in this place don’t know how to make such pickled vegetables. It’s still a rarity. In winter, noodle shops sell few noodles, so Dou Hua sold these pickled vegetables at home. less.

They caught two rabbits, Lamb also caught one, and filled a cart with large and small pots and jars. The next day, when the sun rose and it became warmer, Dou Qing drove Xiao Huizi to the donkey cart. Jiangjiazhai rushed over.

These days are warm, and most of the snow on the road has melted, and the mountain road leading to Jiangjiazhai has no snow. It turns out that after the snow fell, the people in Jiangjiazhai worked hard for their own travel convenience. , It took several days to sweep the snow on the whole road, so that it was much easier for the people in the village to go down the mountain.

Dou Qing drove the donkey cart and trotted all the way, and entered the village before noon.

After entering the stockade, I met people in the stockade who inquired about the residents of Jiang Ermeng's family. Dou Qing led the donkey cart to the gate of a small courtyard. Standing outside the courtyard, he could see the wooden two-story building in the courtyard. .

Dou Qing saw Jiang Ermeng sitting in the yard sharpening his hatchet at a glance, and shouted happily, "Brother Jiang~"

Jiang Ermeng heard the sound, looked up, and was very happy to see Dou Qing, he dropped the hatchet, stood up, took a few steps to the door,

"Brother Dou Qing, why are you here? Come into the yard, it's freezing, let's go on the road." Jiang Ermeng said, taking the rein from Dou Qing's hand, holding Dou Qing's hand with one hand, and holding it with the other. The donkey cart entered the yard.

"My eldest sister asked me to come, saying that it's Chinese New Year, and I'll give you some New Year's goods." Dou Qing said.

"Brother, sister-in-law, the boss of the Dou family is here~" Jiang Er suddenly called his brother and sister-in-law, and then asked Dou Qing in a low voice,

"Your elder sister asked you to come, but did you bring me anything?"

Dou Qing was stunned for a moment, and said, "Eldest sister didn't say anything, but she asked me to bring you a padded coat. This was made by my elder sister herself. She was afraid that you wouldn't like it, so she almost refused to bring it."

"Yes? Your eldest sister made clothes for me, where is it, show me quickly." Jiang Ermeng was overjoyed.

(End of this chapter)