Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

Liu Pingan was in a good mood after finishing his meal. The food in the cafeteria was very rich at noon today, and he had a full meal. After the meal, he decided to go to the market to buy some New Year goods to welcome the coming New Year. Although the New Year goods market in the 60s was not as colorful as it is now, it was full of a strong New Year atmosphere.

He walked into the market and was attracted by all kinds of New Year goods. He saw a string of red firecrackers hanging in front of a store and bought them without hesitation. Thinking that he could light these firecrackers on New Year's Eve, the crisp sound could dispel the fatigue of the year and bring the joy of the New Year, and his heart was full of expectations. In addition, he also bought some colorful New Year pictures with a fat baby holding a big carp, symbolizing prosperity and surplus every year. He planned to post these New Year pictures on the wall of his home to add to the festive atmosphere.

In addition to firecrackers and New Year paintings, Liu Pingan also bought some snacks, such as candies, melon seeds, peanuts, etc. These snacks can be used to entertain guests, so that everyone can feel sweet and happy when chatting. In addition, he also specially selected several feet of red cloth and planned to make a new dress for each of the children in the family, so that they can wear new red clothes for the New Year.

When he returned home with a bag full of New Year's goods, the house was already a busy scene.

Grandma and Auntie and Auntie Three were busy in the kitchen, processing the fresh ingredients they had just bought from the supply and marketing cooperative. The plump pork exuded an alluring aroma; the tender fish was still jumping happily; and there were all kinds of colorful vegetables. They were carefully preparing a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner in the evening, hoping that the family could taste the delicious food and feel the strong New Year atmosphere at this special moment.

Meanwhile, grandpa and uncle were holding brooms, carefully sweeping every corner of the house. They hoped that this thorough cleaning would sweep away the bad luck of the past year and usher in good luck in the new year. While they were busy, they were talking to each other, with happy smiles on their faces.

Uncle Liu Jianping and father Liu Jianjun were busy in the yard, carrying buckets of cool water and pouring them on the ground. As the water fell, crystal clear water droplets splashed, shining charmingly under the sunlight. These water droplets seemed to be cheering and celebrating the coming of the Spring Festival.

Qin Jingru and Zhang Guifang were busy in the backyard, carefully feeding the newly bought chicks around the newly built chicken coop. The chicks chirped non-stop, as if warmly welcoming them to their new home. They were looking forward to these cute little lives growing up healthily and bringing more vitality to the family.

Liu Pingan stood at the door, watching the scene quietly, with an indescribable emotion in his heart. His eyes fell on his mother's busy figure, who was preparing the New Year's Eve dinner attentively; his father was sitting on the sofa, sharing the interesting things of the past year with the children; his sister Lele sat together with Xiaoqiang and Xiaotao, playing games happily. The whole house was filled with laughter and the warm atmosphere made people intoxicated.

Liu Pingan could not help but feel deeply moved. He knew that no matter how unpredictable the outside world was, this family would always be his strongest support. Here, he could feel endless warmth and love, and this love made him cherish it even more.

He secretly made up his mind to work harder and create a better future with his own hands. He wanted to make his parents no longer have to work so that they could enjoy their old age; he wanted to provide his sister with better education so that she could grow up healthily; he also wanted to help his brothers realize their dreams so that they could become responsible men. He believed that as long as the family worked together, they would be able to make this family full of laughter and happiness in the new year.

With firm faith, Liu Pingan stepped into the house. He joined his younger sister and brother to help organize the New Year's goods, preparing to bring more surprises and joy to his family. He knew that family happiness requires everyone's dedication and care, and only in this way can this family become more warm and beautiful.

On this New Year's Eve, Liu Pingan felt the power of home, which will inspire him to move forward and pursue his dreams. He looks forward to everyone in the family being healthy and happy, successful in their careers, and having sweet love in the new year. May this home always be filled with love and laughter, and become a harbor for each other's hearts.

The New Year's Eve dinner was finally ready. The whole family sat around the dining table, which was filled with a variety of delicacies. There were twelve dishes in total, representing the twelve months of the year, and also implying a good harvest every month and peace every year.

The first thing that caught my eye was a bowl of steaming braised pork, which was bright red and fragrant, as if telling people how delicious it was. Next was a steamed fish, which was tender and melted in the mouth, with a light salty taste and freshness intertwined together, which was very memorable. Next was a plate of sweet and sour spare ribs, the perfect combination of sugar and vinegar, which made the spare ribs sweet and sour, and tasted endlessly, making people want to eat more. In addition, there were fried shrimps, stewed chicken soup, cold seaweed, braised eggplant, stir-fried lamb with green onions, braised beef, stir-fried bean sprouts, egg custard and other dishes, each of which exuded an attractive aroma and made people salivate.

The last dish was dumplings made by grandma herself. Each dumpling was shaped like a gold ingot, with thin skin and large fillings. It was delicious and symbolized a steady flow of wealth. Everyone raised their glasses and gave blessings. Liu Pingan picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth. He was full of praise for the fat but not greasy, melt-in-the-mouth texture: "Grandma, your cooking skills are getting better and better. This braised pork is amazing!" Others echoed and expressed their approval.

Grandma smiled so hard that her eyes narrowed into slits, and the wrinkles on her face deepened. She looked at her family lovingly and said with a smile: "If you like it, eat more. It's the New Year, and you should eat happily." After that, she picked up another piece of meat and put it in her mouth, chewing it carefully, as if she was tasting the most delicious food in the world.

Third uncle Liu Jianping had a special liking for the steamed fish. He stared at the plate in front of him intently, his eyes sparkling. He stretched out his chopsticks, gently picked up a piece of fish, and put it into his mouth to taste it slowly. The fish was tender and juicy, with a delicate taste, which made him exclaim: "This fish is fresh and steamed just right, retaining the freshness of the fish, it's great!" His praise made others cast their eyes on the plate of steamed fish, and they couldn't help but taste it and nodded in praise.

The children's favorite is the sweet and sour pork ribs. Lele sat on a chair, swinging his legs, holding a sweet and sour pork rib in his hand, gnawing on the bone, and mumbling: "This is sweet and sour, I like it the most!" His little face was covered with sauce, and there was a satisfied smile on the corner of his mouth. Seeing this, other children followed suit and picked up the sweet and sour pork ribs to eat. For a while, the table was filled with laughter.

Qin Jingru stood up and carefully picked up a casserole filled with steaming chicken soup. She said gently, "Drink more chicken soup, it warms your body and replenishes your body." She scooped the chicken soup into everyone's bowl, and the aroma filled the air. Everyone took the chicken soup, felt the warm breath, gently blew away the heat on the surface, and then sipped it, enjoying the rich taste.

At the dinner table, everyone was talking about delicious food while they ate. They recalled every detail of the past year and shared their joys and sorrows. Some talked about their achievements and difficulties at work, some talked about trivial matters and warm moments at home, and some looked forward to their dreams and hopes for the future. The topics kept changing, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

Liu Jianjun said with emotion: "This year, our family has gone through a lot, but we have united as one and have gotten through it all. In the new year, we must work harder to make our lives more prosperous!" His words inspired everyone, and everyone agreed and began to discuss how to achieve this goal. Some said they would continue to work hard and strive for promotion and salary increase; some said they would pay more attention to their families and enhance family affection; and others said they would learn new knowledge and improve themselves.

Liu Pingan felt the same way. He nodded and said, "Yes, the most important thing for a family is to be together and support each other. In the new year, I want to make our family live a better life!"