Golden Color Xiangjiang: A Young Man's Dream in a Siheyuan

Mother Lou smiled, her eyes full of satisfaction, and said softly, "This house is very nicely decorated."

At this time, grandpa and grandma were probably a little sleepy because they were carsick.

Seeing this, Zhou Jin quickly and gently said to Yu Shui: "Yu Shui, take grandpa and grandma to the middle courtyard to rest."

Yu Shui nodded obediently, carefully supported her grandparents, and slowly walked towards the central courtyard.

Regarding tonight's accommodation, Zhou Jin made the following arrangements: Zhou Jin, Lou Xiao'e, Lou Bancheng and Lou's mother lived in Zhou Jin's house in the backyard, while grandpa and grandma lived in the main house in the middle yard, which was Sha Zhu's house before.

As for Xinxin, this little girl was lively and cute. She tilted her head and thought for a while, then said crisply: "Brother, I want to sleep with Sister Xiaojiu and Sister Yushui tonight, is that okay?"

Zhou Jin smiled and patted her head, saying lovingly, "Okay, it's up to you."

In the afternoon, Zhou Jin and his friends chatted and played chess at home.

Lou Bancheng and Zhou Jin sat on both sides of the chessboard, playing the game attentively, thinking carefully about every move.

Lou Xiao'e and her mother sat aside, talking in low voices and laughing happily from time to time.

Yu Shui, Xin Xin and Xiao Jiu were also listening to the radio and reading comics, and they would play around with each other from time to time.

The family was having a great time together and time passed quickly.

Zhou Jin glanced at his watch inadvertently. It was almost seven o'clock. Feeling that it was about time, he stood up and said to Xiao Jiu, "Xiao Jiu, let's go and make the New Year's Eve dinner."

Xiaojiu responded and followed Zhou Jin to the kitchen, and Yu Shui also went to the kitchen to help.

For this New Year's Eve dinner, Zhou Jin carefully prepared eight meat dishes, four vegetable dishes, two soups and two desserts.

Meat dishes include Peking duck, braised pork elbow, four-happiness meatballs, sweet and sour carp, stir-fried lamb with green onions, Kung Pao chicken, soft-fried pork tenderloin, and Mu Shu pork.

The vegetarian dishes include stir-fried bean sprouts, sour shredded potatoes, cold cucumber salad and Chinese cabbage with mushrooms.

As well as mullet egg soup, hot and sour soup, donkey rolls and sugar-coated steamed buns.

At this moment, Zhou Jin could imagine the whole family sitting together, enjoying delicious food, with happy smiles on their faces.

In the main house in the middle courtyard, grandpa and grandma had already rested, so they came to the backyard, waiting for the New Year's Eve dinner to begin with great anticipation.

In the backyard of Zhou Jin's home, Lou's mother was holding Zhou Xin, and sitting at the table with Lou Bancheng, grandparents, all with happy smiles on their faces.

They looked at the familiar family members around them, their hearts filled with emotion.

We have experienced many ups and downs over the past year, but we finally came together and spent this warm moment together.

Lou Xiao'e also came to the kitchen to help. Zhou Jin and Xiaojiu were busy preparing the final steps of the New Year's Eve dinner in the kitchen. Waves of tempting aroma wafted from the kitchen.

Fortunately, Zhou Jin had made preparations in advance and sealed all the windows, otherwise the entire courtyard would be filled with the aroma of Zhou Jin's family's food, and who knows what kind of trouble might have occurred.

In the yard, the children were running and playing happily. They were wearing clean clothes, holding small whips in their hands, and had bright smiles on their faces.

The laughter and joy heard from time to time make the night more lively.

Looking at the happy faces of the children, Lou Bancheng couldn't help but recall the Chinese New Year celebrations when he was a child.

At this time, when Zhou Jin and Xiao Jiu brought one dish after another that looked delicious and fragrant to the table, everyone's attention was attracted.

The table was filled with delicious food, including fragrant and bright red braised pork elbow, crispy skin and tender Peking duck, tender lamb and stir-fried lamb with green onions, as well as refreshing and delicious vegetarian dishes such as stir-fried bean sprouts and cold cucumber, as well as delicious mullet egg soup and hot and sour soup.

In addition, there are exquisite desserts such as donkey rolls, sugar-coated buns and fruit platters.

This sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner made everyone salivate.

The family sat around the table, the elders looked at the children with loving eyes, while the younger generations were full of excitement and anticipation.

Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate this wonderful night together.

The sounds of blessings and laughter intertwined together and echoed above the courtyard.

At this special moment, all worries are thrown away, leaving only strong family affection and beautiful visions of the future.

The New Year’s Eve dinner in the Siheyuan is not only a feast of delicious food, but also an opportunity for family reunion.

On this night, everyone's heart is filled with happiness and satisfaction, and they all look forward to a better new year.

After eating the New Year’s Eve dinner, Xinxin’s little face was full of excitement. She couldn’t wait to pull Yu Shui and Xiao Jiu’s hands, and jumped to the middle courtyard to set off firecrackers.

That cheerful look is like a lively little bird.

After Zhou Jin and the others chatted in the house for a while, they were attracted by the lively atmosphere outside and followed them out, wanting to feel the excitement of New Year's Eve.

As soon as I walked into the yard, I saw children running, chasing and playing everywhere.

They laughed and made noises, and their clear laughter echoed in the courtyard. From time to time, firecrackers were set off, and the crisp explosions seemed to be playing music for this festive night.

This year there were no troublemakers like Bang Geng to spoil the atmosphere, so the atmosphere in the courtyard was still very good.

Everyone was immersed in this joyful atmosphere, with happy smiles on their faces. Overall, the atmosphere was harmonious and the entire courtyard was filled with the flavor of the New Year.

The party continued in this way until after ten o'clock. The children had already used up their firecrackers. The weather had become very cold and everyone had begun to shiver.

Although everyone seemed to be reluctant to leave, they all knew it was time to go back to the house.

So, the children reluctantly went home, and the adults urged them to go back home. Everyone went back to their houses to stay up all night.

Because grandpa and grandma are old, they naturally cannot stay up with Zhou Jin and the others to celebrate the New Year.

The two old people seemed particularly happy in this lively atmosphere, but they were indeed a little tired, so they went back to the house early to rest.

Zhou Jin and the others returned to the backyard, ready to stay up all night to celebrate the New Year.

Zhou Jin thought to himself that he couldn't let these few hours be too boring, so he had made preparations long ago.

After returning home, Zhou Jin started to get busy. He first turned on the radio. Although there was no Spring Festival Gala to watch now, there were crosstalk, storytelling, opera and other programs on the radio, bringing joy and laughter to people.

Then, with a smile on his face and anticipation in his eyes, Zhou Jin quickly brought out the mahjong that he had prepared long ago, and slowly placed the mahjong tiles on the kang table, with each tile neatly arranged.

Then, he raised his head and enthusiastically invited his father-in-law, mother-in-law and Xiao'e to come and play together.