Siheyuan: Big City, Small Love

Xu Damao, He Lai brought Yu Shui, Aunt Sun brought Xiao Huzi and Chun'er, and Liu Guangtian, all walked towards the supply and marketing cooperative together.

The group chatted and laughed along the way and soon arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative. The supply and marketing cooperative was bustling with people. After entering the supply and marketing cooperative, everyone went shopping separately. Xu Damao took Liu Guangtian to buy things, Aunt Sun took her grandchildren to buy things, and she took Yu Shui to buy things.

Otherwise, I'm afraid that Xiaohu's brother and sister would be sad. After all, it's good enough that their family can make clothes, and they won't want them even if I give them to them. It's better to buy them separately so it won't be awkward and they can gather at the door when the time comes.

Yu Shui saw a hairpin for sale and picked one she liked. He Lai quickly paid for it and took Yu Shui to buy clothes, pants and shoes. Finally, he bought her her favorite candy. He Lai didn't have much demand, so he bought a lot of snacks and gave them to Da Hu and the others. He also bought two cigarettes and tobacco for grandpa and grandpa.

In the end, everyone returned home happily with a full load.

……

"Yushui, how about I treat you well, brother?"

"Here, here you go." Yu Shui knew that He Lai wanted the pocket watch, so he took out the pocket watch from his pocket and handed it to He Lai.

"Thank you Yu Shui. Brother Lai will not use it on you next time. I swear!" He Lai took it and raised three fingers.

……

"Comrade Yu Shui, our task today is to post Spring Festival couplets. Do you have the confidence to complete it?" He Lai stood facing Yu Shui.

"Yes!" Yushui responded happily.

"Then Brother Lai will be in charge of pasting it, and you will be in charge of directing Brother Lai to make sure it is not pasted crookedly."

"Row."

"Which one is left and which one is right in this couplet? Do you know rainwater?" He Lai was stunned when he received the couplet.

Yu Shui also looked confused.

In later generations, couplets in the south were all two lines, with four characters in each line or three characters in each line. The four characters had to be placed close to the door, which was a difficult task, and it stumped He Lai.

He Lai hurried to the Li family to ask Aunt Li, and after Aunt Li explained for a long time, He Lai finally understood.

It turns out that it is the difference between the first and second tones and the third and fourth tones. I have never discovered the concept of level and oblique tones! Chinese characters are really profound.

Hurry up and act. Yu Shui applied the paste and handed it to He Lai.

"Help me keep an eye on it. If it's crooked, remember to tell me."

"The one on the left is a little higher." Xiao Yushui said while gesturing.

"how about this?"

"A little lower, okay. Stick it. Come on, brother!"

"Let's go!"

After the horizontal scroll was pasted, I looked over and found that the left and right couplets were one high and one low.

He Lai quickly grabbed Yu Shui who was trying to escape.

"Rainwater, go tear down the high ones and stick them again."

"I can't reach it." Rain said aggrievedly.

"Yu Shui, you have to take charge, otherwise Brother Lai will spank you." In fact, He Lai could take care of it himself. This was completely shirking responsibility and the idea was too embarrassing.

He Lai tore it off again, and with his own comparison and Yu Shui's guidance, he finally pasted it on.

The two of them ran to Sha Zhu's house to post it.

He also pasted an upside-down blessing on the door of Yu Shui's room.

"Brother, why do we need to get up and post it?"

“Because the blessing of rain has arrived!”

"Then why don't they stick it upside down?"

"Well... that's because they are blessed without rain."

It's still a bit tiring to work with men and women.

The two of them finally finished pasting, and their two pairs of hands were stained red.

"Yushui, your face is a little dirty, come here, brother will help you wipe it off."

"it is good."

He Lai rubbed Yu Shui's face repeatedly with his hands, and Yu Shui did not resist.

Soon the little kitten was born.

"Come on, brother will wash your hands for you."

He Lai washed his hands while watching the rain.

"Brother, why are you looking at me?" Yu Shui was confused.

"Uh…nothing, nothing."

"You should wash your face with that rain water."

He Lai was still scared.

When Yu Shui heard what He Lai said, she thought there was still something dirty, so she looked in the mirror on the wall and got angry. She took a towel to wipe the stain off her face, and sat by the stove, sulking.

"Yu Shui, don't be angry. Brother was just having fun. Please don't tell mom, okay?" He Lai hurried over to please.

Yu Shui turned away and still ignored He Lai.

"How about this, let me apply it too, okay?" He Lai had no choice but to resort to this last resort.

The rain still didn't respond.

He Lai had no choice but to take the red paper, dye his hands red, and then smear it on his face.

"Yu Shui, look, is it okay? Look, if it's not okay, you should apply some too." He Lai quickly leaned his face over to let Yu Shui see, and handed over the red paper.

Yu Shui looked at He Lai's face and smiled but then held it back. He took the red paper, dipped it, and then drew a line on He Lai's face. He immediately smiled.

"Yushui, just smile. You can't tell mother, okay?" He Lai confirmed again.

"Then my brother can't wash!"

"Ah, this is not good. My brother has to save face too."

"Then I'll tell Mom."

"Wash, okay, okay. I won't wash, I won't wash." He Lai said that he was asking for trouble by paying for it!

...In the afternoon, the steel mill finally closed for the holiday. Wu Juan returned home and saw Yu Shui and He Lai warming themselves by the fire.

The rain poured into Wu Juan's arms, and He Laize turned his back to Wu Juan.

"Mom is back, so we can take a shower now."

"it is good."

"What are you washing? Let me see." Wu Juan pulled He Lai over and pried open his hands. Seeing the little clown face, she immediately laughed out loud.

He Lai hurried back to wash, luckily Sha Zhu and his wife didn't come.

When Wu Juan heard Yu Shui's explanation, she also laughed out loud. She didn't mean to blame him at all. She thought it was good to have some fun.

Not long after, Shazhu and his wife also arrived.

This year the two families celebrate together.

Sha Zhu cooked, He Lai and Yu Shui lit the fire, and Wu Juan and Qin Huairu chatted by the stove with baking baskets.

The picture is very warm, with the warmth of home, the sweetness of family affection, and the playfulness of the two little ones. This picture is imprinted in everyone's mind.

Boiled fish, Kung Pao chicken, pig's trotter soup, steamed sea bass

Steaming hot delicious dishes were served one after another, the aroma filled the air, teasing everyone's taste buds.

Five people sat together at the dinner table.

Wu Juan raised her glass first and said, "Seeing you four so happy, I am really happy. First of all, Zhuzi and Huairu are getting married this year.

Then I went to Zhuzi to work at the steel rolling mill. I saw that you lived a fulfilling life every day and acted more and more like an adult.

Huairu also went to work in a textile factory. She is no worse than others. She also keeps the house very tidy. I am really happy for you.

I sincerely wish you all success in your work, success in everything you do, and happiness in life! I salute you. "

"Thank you, Auntie." The two of them also raised their glasses and drank.

"Then there's our most obedient little Yu Shui. He's my good baby. He goes to work and comes home with me. He never complains. He's such a sensible and good child. I wish you happiness and a carefree life every day."

Wu Juan hugged Yu Shui and smiled head to head.

"In the end, I am your good son who worries about your life. I just hope that in the days ahead, you will go to school and go home with Yu Shui, behave yourself, and don't make your mother worry."

He Lai curled his lips.

"Eat, eat." Wu Juan smiled bitterly when she saw He Lai's expression and invited him to eat.

Soon, the five of them were immersed in the meal.