Comfortable life in Siheyuan

Night fell quietly, and the stars twinkled in the vast sky, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching the earth. The lights in Liu's house were bright and warm like spring. An old-fashioned radio was placed on the table, playing melodious music and news broadcasts.

The whole family sat around the table, laughing and talking. Holding rolling pins in their hands, they skillfully rolled out the dough, stuffed it, and pinched the folds. The chopping board was gradually filled with exquisite dumplings. The adults chatted while making dumplings, and the topics ranged from family matters to national affairs.

At this moment, time seems to have frozen, and the warmth and happiness of home permeate every corner. The wind is cold outside the window, but the house is filled with the strong smell of fireworks and family affection. Such a scene makes people feel extremely at ease and satisfied.

On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Liu family got up early, ate breakfast in a hurry, and went out to pay New Year's greetings.

Liu Qingshan had a full schedule today, mainly visiting Aunt Lin's home at the textile factory and Director Yang's home at the street office to pay New Year's greetings. Since he was away from home during the New Year last year, he had to go this time anyway. Feng Yu put on the new woolen coat he had worn last year, and put on a military coat on top. As soon as he reached the front door, he ran into the third uncle who was paying New Year's greetings at the door.

"Uncle, Happy New Year!" Liu Qingshan said with a smile on his face.

"Qingshan, Happy New Year! I hope Xiaoyu will give you a big fat boy this year!" Yan Bugui said with a smile on his face.

"Uncle, what's the matter?" Liu Qingshan asked with a smile as he looked at Yan Bugui, who seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"Qingshan, can you lend me your car in a few days? My Jiecheng is getting married on the fourth day of the New Year. Don't worry, we know the rules, and Jiecheng will definitely take good care of it." Yan Bugui said pleadingly with a smile on his face.

"Oh! Jie Cheng is getting married, so he must borrow my money. Congratulations!" Liu Qingshan said with a smile.

In fact, he wasn't really that precious about the bicycle. After all, he had driven a Porsche before, so he had some tolerance.

"Okay, thank you, Qingshan, then we have a deal!" The third uncle turned around with a smile on his face and left briskly.

"Isn't it just borrowing a bicycle? Why is he so happy?" Looking at the third uncle's receding back, Liu Qingshan was full of doubts and couldn't help turning his head to look at Feng Yu beside him.

"How would I know? Let's go." Feng Yu said as she naturally put her arm around Liu Qingshan's arm and they went out together.

Next, they visited two more households. Time flies, and most of the day passed in a flash. Fortunately, Director Yang's home was relatively close. The host was very talkative. He held Feng Yu's hand and chatted for a long time, and even enthusiastically invited them to have lunch together.

In comparison, Aunt Lin lived farther away, and the round trip took nearly an hour.

"Qingshan, do you have any other plans for New Year's greetings these days?" Feng Yu suddenly turned his head and looked at Liu Qingshan with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

"Well, I plan to visit some factory leaders in a few days." Liu Qingshan replied with a smile.

"Oh! Then I won't accompany you. The road is too slippery and it's not convenient for me." Feng Yu is now very prone to fatigue and has become much lazier.

"Okay, I'll run by myself in a few days. Let's go to your parents' house tomorrow and pay New Year's greetings together." Liu Qingshan was somewhat reluctant to let his wife follow him like this.

As soon as they arrived at the gate of the courtyard, Banggeng and Yi Xiaojun were looking for firecrackers.

When he found one, he shot it with a smoking stick in his hand.

The sound of firecrackers could be heard from time to time throughout the alley.

On the morning of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Yan Jiecheng could not wait to get out of bed at daybreak. He quickly put on his clothes, carefully tidied up his appearance, and then began to fiddle with the borrowed bicycle.

He was seen wiping the car body carefully, cleaning every corner spotlessly. Then, he carefully tied a bright red flower on the handlebar, as if the flower could bring him good luck and blessings. Not only that, he also specially put a thick cotton cushion on the back seat to make people feel more comfortable.

After everything was ready, Yan Jiecheng took a deep breath and pushed his bicycle out of the house. At this time, the sound of firecrackers had already sounded outside the door, and the atmosphere was very lively. With the festive atmosphere, Yan Jiecheng got on the bicycle, pushed hard, and the wheels started to turn quickly.

Near noon, the sun was high in the sky, emitting blazing light. At this moment, a burst of noise suddenly came from the gate of the courtyard, breaking the originally quiet atmosphere. A group of lively children rushed into the courtyard like a tide, shouting excitedly: "The bride is coming! The bride is coming!" The sound was so clear and pleasant that it seemed to penetrate the entire village.

Hearing the children's shouts, the Yan family immediately got busy. Someone lit the firecrackers that had been prepared long ago, and the crackling sound echoed in the air, adding to the festive atmosphere.

At the same time, everyone in the yard was attracted by the lively scene. They walked out of their rooms and gathered in the front yard, watching the upcoming bride with curiosity and expectation.

From time to time, there were bursts of whispers among the crowd. People were talking and chatting with each other, and the topic naturally revolved around the appearance of the bride.

At this moment, Yu Li was wearing a brand new and gorgeous flowered cotton jacket, which was bright and eye-catching. She had a red hairband on her head, which made her look even more charming and lovely. Her lips were painted as red as cherries. As soon as she stepped into the yard, she kept her head down, as if she was a little shy.

Yan Jiecheng, who was standing next to Yu Li, had a smile on his face, his mouth almost reaching his ears. His happiness could be felt even from the backyard.

After entering the house, the bride first offered a cup of tea to each of her parents with a smile on her face, and then the exciting ceremony began.

The two newlyweds solemnly swore in front of the leaders' portraits, their sonorous and powerful voices sounded like heavenly music. Then they sang red songs, and everyone in the yard sang along.

Finally, the third uncle came out in a Mao suit with a big smile on his face and said, "Welcome everyone to my son and daughter-in-law's wedding. Come and have a drink tonight."

"Uncle San, congratulations!" Everyone in the courtyard congratulated him!

"Thank you, thank you!"

Seeing that the ceremony was over, everyone dispersed.

Someone in the crowd was talking: "The banquet at the Third Master's house is probably not that good."

"I'd better eat something to fill my stomach first." Sha Zhu muttered softly.

"Are you just short of a bite to eat? Stop looking for trouble!" Tian Xiuyun smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

"Don't go at night. I'll go there. You just take care of the house." He Daqing suddenly said!

"Okay, okay! I'd love to!" Sha Zhu replied with a smile.