If you cheat, money will follow

During lunch, Jiang Xia became the center of the dinner table.

Tan Xiaofang and Tan Xiaoyue frequently put vegetables into Jiang Xia's bowl and said while doing so:

"Xiao Xia, it's okay to eat more. The Chinese New Year is a good time to take care of yourself."

"Yes, Xiaoxia. Girls can't just keep in shape. Putting on some fat will be good for having children in the future. Don't believe it, your future mother-in-law is a doctor."

This time span is very large.

Jiang Xia: "..."

She looked at the bowls piled up in front of her and didn't know how to eat them.

Tan Xiaoya on the side saw Jiang Xia's difficulties and said with a smile:

"Xiaoya, it's okay. Eat as much food as you can. If you can't finish the food, give it to Chang Le."

When Jiang Xia heard this, she turned to look at Chang Le and smiled.

Chang Le was dissatisfied: "Mom, I'm not a loser."

Tan Xiaoya said: "Who said you are a loser? A boy can't finish two bowls of rice? You also have to keep in shape?"

Chang Le: "..."

After eating, Chang Le was full.

He took Jiang Xia around the village, and from time to time, familiar or unfamiliar elders or peers would greet Chang Le.

No matter what attitudes and opinions are behind the scenes, on the surface they are very good and enthusiastic.

During the Chinese New Year, the village changed from its usual tranquility and became very lively.

People who work abroad come home to reunite after working hard for a year.

Every household is decorated with lanterns and colors to show the celebration.

Children wearing new clothes were chasing and playing happily at the beginning and end of the village.

The sound of strings or scattered firecrackers can be heard endlessly, and the air is filled with strong smoke of fireworks.

Jiang Xia was followed by two tails, namely Chang Le's two cousins.

They didn't call them at first, but they took the initiative to follow him. Everywhere they went, they would take turns introducing Jiang Xia to Chang Le's glorious past.

"Sister-in-law, brother, he was very naughty when he was a child. During the Chinese New Year, he got into a fight with someone in the village and was chased all over the village by other people's dogs. In the end, it was his grandfather's old yellow dog who saved him."

"Also, there used to be a lot of cow dung on the roads in the village. My brother liked to explode it with firecrackers. The firecrackers he used were big and didn't run very fast. When he returned to my grandpa's house and was covered in cow dung, he was whipped by my aunt. come out……"

"Haha..." Jiang Xia covered her mouth and laughed, her big crescent-shaped eyes full of kindness.

Chang Le is not ashamed and listens to it very interestingly.

After all, he has decades more life experience than his peers, and these bits and pieces of the past have become good memories.

Passing by the fireworks shop at the entrance of the village, Chang Le realized that he didn't buy any fireworks.

Chang Le said: "Shall we go to the town to buy fireworks?"

Zhou Jing said: "Brother, I brought fireworks."

Chang Le asked: "What kind of fireworks?"

Zhou Jing said: "Orchid grass, and magic wand."

Chang Le said: "What kind of fireworks are these."

Jiang Xia said: "Why go to the town to buy fireworks? Don't they have them here?"

Chang Le said: "The fireworks here are not very powerful. I want to buy the kind of powerful ones that can fly into the sky and explode into flowers."

Jiang Xia said: "..."

Think of it and do it.

Chang Le drove Jiang Xia and her two cousins ​​to a town 20 kilometers away, and bought 20 "Lucky Fortunes" in a relatively large fireworks shop.

It costs 100 yuan each, 1 rounds each, and there are also some small fireworks for the boss to deliver to your door.

In the evening, fireworks are delivered directly to your door.

Chang Le placed the "Good Luck, Fortune and Fortune" in the front yard one by one, like an array of cannons.

Zhou Yuan said: "Lezi, what are you doing? Buy so many fireworks to attack Ping'an County?"

Chang Le said: "Uncle, how can I do that? I just want to make it fun and tell grandpa and grandma that my grandson's wife is here."

"Haha." As soon as he said this, everyone laughed.

Jiang Xia was embarrassed. She pinched Chang Le's hand and said, "What did you say?"

Chang Le smiled and said, "Aren't you my wife?"

Jiang Xia didn't speak.

"It seems you are not..."

Halfway through the words, Jiang Xia covered her mouth: "Don't talk nonsense. Who says it's not true? Just know it."

Behind.

Tan Xiaofang said: "Sister, you can't spend money like this if you have fun."

Tan Xiaoyue said: "Yes, sister, if you buy so much, you can go out for a few thousand yuan."

Tan Xiaoya said disapprovingly: "It's okay, he is very capable now, and your brother-in-law and I can't control him. As he said, it's good to be lively. This house has indeed been quiet for a longer time."

At 8 o'clock in the evening, the green color has gone and dark green has come.

The scattered sound of firecrackers and fireworks all around could not shake the solemnity between heaven and earth.

Chang Le lit up "Good Luck and Fortune" in turn.

The fuses wandered away, brewing for a while, and accompanied by a scream, the flames shot up from the fireworks and rushed into the sky...

"Bang!" A violent explosion sounded, and then a huge colorful flower formed in the sky.

The flowers illuminated the solemn sky and the silent earth, breaking the long-standing loneliness.

One flower disappears, another one explodes, one after another, forming a colorful world.

Although the fireworks are short-lived, they are extremely brilliant.

In this brief brilliance, this usually lonely and lonely old house became the center of the village at this moment...

Amid the brilliant fireworks, Tan Jie made a New Year's call.

Everyone returned to the house and Tan Xiaoya clicked on the speaker.

"Auntie, happy New Year."

"Xiaojie, do you finally know how to call your aunt? Usually when your aunt calls you, she always fails to get through." Tan Xiaoya continued:

"I am now in the old house with your second aunt, my sister-in-law, and several uncles. Your cousins ​​are also here. You are not coming back for the New Year this year. You haven't been home for the New Year in several years."

"Auntie, I just want to make more money. My boss is very generous during the Chinese New Year. It is more than three times the usual salary, and I will be paid every day without any arrears. When I make enough money, I will go back to my hometown and buy a house in the county. "Tan Jie explained on the phone.

"Besides, I am alone even if I go home for the New Year. There is no need to waste money. The round-trip ticket is quite expensive."

"..."

Tan Jie's words silenced everyone.

Hearing this sentence, Chang Le could understand Tan Jie's mood.

In another time and space that year, Chang Le had the same fate and personal experience.

During the Chinese New Year, even if relatives invite him in every possible way, he always wants to be alone.

He knows that relatives are always just relatives, they all have their own homes, and occasional care cannot be regarded as long-term companionship.

The joy of other people's homes will always belong to others, and they will not fit in no matter what.

After a moment of silence, Tan Xiaoya continued:

"Okay, Xiaojie, you should take good care of yourself while working outside. If you have something to worry about, don't keep it to yourself. Tell your aunts and we will help you."

"Don't worry, auntie. I'm an adult now and can handle it. And I'm living a good life now. The food I eat during the Chinese New Year in the factory is pretty good, and I can eat freely." Tan Jie said with a smile. Very hearty.

"That's good, Xiaojie, your second aunt wants to talk to you."

"Okay, Er Guxia, happy New Year."

"Happy New Year, Xiaojie..."

Tan Xiaoya handed the phone to Chen Xiaofang, then pulled Chang Le and Jiang Xia outside the house.

The fireworks are still going on, reflecting Tan Xiaoya's sad face. As the eldest son of the Tan family, she felt obligated to do something.

"Lezi, you also know about your cousin's situation. It's not a problem to just float outside like this. Your aunts and I are not worried." Tan Xiaoya said.

"I know, Mom, if anything happens, just ask." Chang Le nodded.

"Originally, your father has promised to help make arrangements for him to come back and drive a car or something. But now that you are more capable than your father, you give your mother a guarantee."

Chang Le said: "Mom, I know what you mean. Don't worry, as long as Tan Jie is willing to come back, I will definitely make arrangements."

"With your words, Mom will feel relieved. After the New Year, your aunts and I will work together to find an opportunity to bring this kid back."

Then, Tan Xiaoya said to Jiang Xia: "Xiaoxia, I hope you can understand Auntie's arrangement."

Jiang Xia quickly replied: "Auntie, don't worry, I will definitely support you."