Reborn in 1974, crying with red eyes while hugging her rough husband

Every household lit firecrackers, the crackling sound was deafening, and there were laughter and joy everywhere, creating a peaceful scene.

This was Shen Zhizhu’s first Chinese New Year after her rebirth, and it was also the first time in her two lifetimes that she felt the festive atmosphere.

She was wearing new clothes and new shoes, standing at the door of the main room, watching Xu Haonan light red firecrackers and then run back in a hurry.

Shen Zhizhu covered his ears with his hands and smiled like a flower.

Erdan next door was also wearing new clothes, covering his ears, and jumping up and down.

The firecrackers burned out quickly, and Shen Zhizhu and Xu Haonan looked at each other with a smile and said something to each other.

"Happy New Year!"

There were some red paper wrappers from firecrackers stuck on Xu Haonan's hair, and Shen Zhizhu picked them up and threw them on the ground very naturally.

"Hubby, in the new year, we still have to support each other. This is only the first year. We will have many more new years to come."

Her voice was very soft, but Xu Haonan could hear the seriousness and sincerity in it clearly. His heart was burning with excitement and he couldn't help but want to respond.

"Yes! We will spend many New Years together after we meet. I will protect you and won't let you get hurt."

Xu Haonan nodded his head vigorously, as if he wanted to show his determination.

"Wow, mom, look, Sister Xiaozhu and Brother Haonan are saying embarrassing things again."

Erdan was in the period of growth, and even though the wall was not as high as the courtyard wall, he could stand on the steps and move a bench, then lie on the wall and look at the two courtyards.

He held his chin with both hands and looked at Xu Haonan and Shen Zhizhu with a smile.

"You naughty boy, you always disturb your brother and sister's love. Look at your clothes. You just put on new clothes this morning, and you rub them against the wall. Don't get them dirty later."

Aunt Li carried a basket of fried meatballs and went to the main room, chattering to Erdan as usual.

"The meatballs are ready to be fried. Do you want to eat them? Send some to your brother and sister."

Erdan took his arm off the courtyard wall and patted his elbow. Fortunately, he had a protective sleeve on.

"Eat! Of course I'll come after I wash my hands. Sister Xiaozhu, Brother Haonan, you can hold me for a while longer. I'll come back later~"

Having said that, he jumped off the stool, ran to the washbasin, and then walked into the main room. His little figure was full of anxiety.

Xu Haonan scratched his head embarrassedly and smiled foolishly at Shen Zhizhu.

Shen Zhizhu didn't expose it either, she said.

"Erdan also likes fried fish, so send some to them later, and get some other things, and buy some sausages from Aunt Li. I miss the taste."

Xu Haonan had no choice but to say "OK", then he took Shen Zhizhu to the main room. After frying the things, they were placed in the main room.

First, there is no dust. Second, we don't want the dogs and cats outside to steal the food. Third, of course, it is convenient for Shen Zhizhu to pick two to eat at any time.

Soon, Li Erdan came to visit with a pot of fried and steaming meatballs.

"Sister Xiaozhu! Brother Haonan! Come and eat the fried meatballs. My mom fried them freshly. They are still hot and delicious. The lotus root meatballs are for brother Haonan, and the meatballs are for sister Xiaozhu."

He was chewing one food in each mouth. His small mouth was stuffed so full that he could hardly speak clearly.

Coincidentally, Xu Haonan also came out from the main room to get something. When he heard what Erdan said, he pretended to be serious.

"Why are the ones for Xiaozhu sister meatballs and brother lotus root balls? Isn't brother's cooking delicious?"

As he said this, he shook the food in his hand. Erdan's eyes lit up instantly, and he and Xu Haonan exchanged food.

"Hey, I'm kidding. There are lotus root balls and meat balls in this bowl. My mom mixed them together and I can't tell which is which. It's pure luck. Both are delicious. I've tried them both."

Erdan answered Xu Haonan's questions, but his eyes never left the fish pieces and other dishes in his hands.

He quickly chewed and swallowed the meatball in his mouth. He wanted to eat a piece of fish first, so he raised his hand and then put it back.

"Hey, take it back and eat with mom and dad. Then Sister Xiaozhu, Brother Haonan, I'm going to go back first."

"and many more!"

Shen Zhizhu called Erdan who was about to leave, with a mysterious look on her face, and took out a red bag from her arms.

"Come on, Erdan, this is the New Year's money your brothers and sisters gave you this year. You must keep it well and buy something you like after school starts."

Erdan took it with surprise. He wanted to refuse, but thinking that Shen Zhizhu and Xu Haonan treated him as their own brothers and sisters, accepting a lucky money should not be too much, right?

Despite such a dilemma, he happily accepted it, handed the delicious food to Shen Zhizhu, and bowed to the two of them.

"Erdan wishes his brothers and sisters a happy new year. I wish them good grades, success, good health, and endless money. I hope Sister Xiaozhu will be forever young and free of worries. I hope Brother Haonan will be strong and healthy, and all his wishes will come true!"

As for the red envelope, since you are going to receive it, of course you have to add blessings.

Shen Zhizhu returned the things to Erdan and pinched Erdan's face again.

"Okay, okay, go back. Your hands are cold. Go back and eat."

Erdan went back happily, and Shen Zhizhu and Xu Haonan also went back to the inner room hand in hand to start their New Year celebrations.

In the warm house, the two of them sat face to face. It was a nice day, and they also bought some wine. In this cold winter, they drank a little to warm themselves up.

"Come here, husband. Thank you for taking care of me in the past six months."

Xu Haonan raised his glass.

"No, it's you who has been taking care of me and this family."

The two of them drank and ate, chatting about everything from things in the village to each other. During this meal, the two of them got to know each other better.

"Oh, by the way, the old lady still has enough firewood. In ten days, we should set off for Beijing. There is still a lot of firewood left at home. Give half to Aunt Li and the other half to the old lady."

Xu Haonan thought it was feasible. Aunt Li's family was not short of firewood, but no one could have too much firewood. The old lady was old, and she was the only one at home, so it would be inconvenient for her to handle the firewood. If he gave half of it to her, she wouldn't have to worry about it for at least two or three months.

"By the way, before I leave, I have to go see Sister Chunli, say goodbye to them, have a meal, and then deposit the remaining money into the passbook."

"Hey, what do you think? After we go to Beijing, should we live in the school dormitory first, or should we move out and still live together?"

Most of the time, it was Shen Zhizhu who was talking and Xu Haonan who was listening, responding and giving suggestions from time to time. When they talked about something interesting, they would laugh together.