Yamashita family

Chapter 38
During the Spring Festival, it is always very leisurely. From the second day of the Lunar New Year, I visit relatives to pay New Year’s greetings. Su Zi just goes back to her mother’s house to have a look, while Li Qingshan just goes to Dr. Zhang’s. Most of the other relatives are It doesn't move around.

In a blink of an eye, it is the fifth day of the new year. The fifth day of the Lunar New Year is also called "Bao Wu". According to folklore, noodles are eaten on this day to mend holes, which means to make up all the debts owed, which means that there will be no debts in the new year.In fact, it means giving away the poor and welcoming the God of Wealth.

Po Wu has different customs in different places on this day. In some places, dumplings are eaten. In the previous life, Zhao Ke’s family ate dumplings. When the newly married daughter-in-law returned to her mother’s house, the merchants opened their doors to welcome guests.

On New Year's Eve, there is a ceremony to worship the ancestors and welcome them home for the New Year. After burning incense and offering sacrifices, a barricade should be placed at the door of the house. One aspect is to prevent the ancestors from going out and celebrate the New Year at home. Another aspect is to stop the ancestors of other people's homes and not let them in.

On New Year's Eve, in the middle of the main hall, hang the ancestral tablet and burn incense to offer, which means to invite the ancestors to celebrate the New Year, eat good food, and not forget the meaning of the ancestors.

On the day of Po Wu, the door-blocking stick will be removed, and the ancestors will be sent "back". The year is over, so on this day, incense and paper money will be burned to send the ancestors respectfully.

From the first to the fifth day of the new year, there are many rules and taboos. This is not allowed, and that is not allowed, but after the fifth day, it basically returns to normal. It can be said that breaking the fifth day is a turning point.Moreover, the fifth day of the lunar new year shoulders multiple responsibilities such as sending off the God of Poverty and receiving the God of Wealth, so this day is very important.

The big guys are busy going through this set of procedures, and the day is almost over, and then the most important meal--dinner time is coming.

In the past few days, people are tired of eating big fish and meat every day, so they just took this opportunity to relieve the greasy, so Su Zi and Li Qingshan ate boiled noodles with clear soup and little water on the night of the fifth day.

The noodles are rolled out as thin as chaotic skin, add some salt, sprinkle with chopped shallots that Su Zi grows in the house, add a few drops of sesame oil, white noodles, green shallots, and small grinding oil The aroma is oncoming, just looking at it makes people appetite.

Su Zi ate two big bowls, and his stomach was full. Li Qingshan couldn't help laughing at it.

"Is it that delicious?"

"Delicious!" Su Zi squinted with satisfaction.

"Then I'll make it for you next time." Yes, the dough was rolled by Li Qingshan.

"I knew that you were the best for me." Su Zi quickly flattered her.

"Eating a piece of noodles is good for you?" Li Qingshan looked at her with a smirk, "I can treat you better." That glance was meaningful, and Su Zi shuddered for no reason.

So Su Zi finally knew what "better" was when she was sleeping, and also knew that her intuition was still very sensitive.

Li Qingshan tossed her back and forth, Su Zi angrily beat him hard with his small fist, Li Qingshan didn't feel it at all, just this little bit of strength was almost like scratching an itch.

Su Zi was out of anger, broke five broken fives, broke and then stood up. On this day, Li Qingshan turned over and sang as a serf, completely defeating Su Zi, an exploiting class.

The more the two got along, the more harmonious they became, and Li Qingshan became more and more relaxed. Seeing Su Zi's small appearance became more and more joyful. He wished he could follow her in everything, except of course the bed.

After Su Zi fell into a deep sleep, Li Qingshan hugged her warm body, his heart and eyes were full of her, he felt comfortable physically and mentally, and he was indescribably happy and satisfied.

Zhao Wan'er started to pick up needles and thread to do embroidery after passing five years old. Her younger brother is 11 years old, and he is too young to stand upright. But she is already [-] years old, and when she reaches the age of marriage, she is also worried.

When his parents were alive, he could still let his younger brother study, but now he has no spare money to support him. In the past few years, he has been studying the few books left by his father and helping himself with housework.

Thinking of the incident Zhao Matchmaker mentioned a few days ago, Zhao Wan'er was slightly lost in thought. She had seen Su Bai before, he was handsome, gentle, and not at all like a peasant.

And my own situation is really not good, I guess they will not be willing to agree, although they divorced once, but now their conditions are better than many other families, Zhao Waner basically does not hold any hope, ignore The idea in her heart was lost, Zhao Wan'er continued her embroidery work.

She is tough by nature. Although she is not very comfortable in her heart, she will not feel that she has been hit hard by this incident. Life must go on!
When she heard the knock on the door, Zhao Wan'er came back from her own thoughts, and even Zhao Zhiyuan, who was reading in the room, was shocked, "Sister, who is it?" The 11-year-old boy was not as lively as other children, but he It looks very mature and stable.

The half-aged boy has red lips, white teeth, and fair skin, somewhat similar to Zhao Wan'er. The siblings of the Zhao family are all good-looking, otherwise the Zhang family would not have thought of selling them at that time.

"I don't know either. Go back and read. I'll go and have a look." Zhao Wan'er put her embroidery work away with a smile, and was about to go out as she spoke.

"Let me go and open the door." Zhao Zhiyuan pulled his sister back and walked out by himself. After all, her sister is a woman, and it is inconvenient to do things. He has grown up, and he will protect his sister in the future.

Seeing his younger brother's sensible appearance, Zhao Wan'er was both relieved and sad. If his parents were still alive, he should still be a spoiled child around his parents, but now he has to support the facade of a family.

Children from poor families have long been in charge of their families, let alone children without parents like them. Children like them are not qualified to grow up slowly. Who knows how sad they become adults overnight.

After a while, I saw Zhao Zhiyuan leading a person in. Zhao Wan'er took a closer look, "Matchmaker Zhao?" "Cousin, you are here, come on, sit down."

Matchmaker Zhao had a smile on her face, she looked genuinely happy, "Hey, I'm here today to announce the good news to the girl."

Zhao Wan'er made her a cup of brown sugar water and handed it over, looked at her with a smile and asked, "What happy event can I have?"

Matchmaker Zhao usually takes good care of the siblings, so Zhao Wan'er and Zhao Zhiyuan are very close to her, and they don't have too many scruples in speaking.

Matchmaker Zhao took a sip of water before she smiled and said, "This is really a happy event. Didn't I tell you about Su Bai's marriage in Lijia Village the other day? Yesterday I answered the call. If he is willing, do you think so?" A big happy event?" After speaking, he saw his teeth but couldn't see his eyes when he smiled.

"Ah?" Zhao Wan'er was stunned for a moment, "Agreed?" she asked uncertainly.

"No, I just said that their family members are kind and they wouldn't care about such nonsense, or they wouldn't marry their daughter to a man with such a bad reputation. You didn't believe it at the time."

"Cousin, have you explained it clearly to them? My brother..." Fearing that Zhao Matchmaker did not explain the situation clearly, Zhao Wan'er asked uncertainly.

"Sister, don't worry about me. I've grown up and can take care of myself. If their family is so good, you can marry them." Zhao Zhiyuan didn't want to see his sister make any more sacrifices for himself.

"What are you talking about? You are my only relative in this world, how could I ignore you!" Zhao Wan'er said excitedly.

"Hey~, don't argue about this, just listen to me." Matchmaker Zhao interrupted their quarrel, "Don't worry, I've made it clear, and the family didn't say anything. After asking, I think Wan'er is a good person." Yes, I agree."

(End of this chapter)