bear shadow

New Year's Eve is a very important day.Some people only reunite on this day throughout the year, and there are many people who may rush back to work after having a reunion dinner.

Due to its geographical location, Keelung is a famous rain capital in Taiwan. It is said that it rains 365 days out of 200 days a year.In winter, the northeast airflow directly enters from Keelung Port, and then hits the mountain wall of the Taipei Basin to block it, so almost all the rain falls on the land of Keelung; in summer, because of the strong sunlight and strong air convection, there are often thunderstorms in the afternoon. It is commonly known as "Northwest Rain". ※Northwest rain is a Taiwanese saying

In the memory of my summer vacation when I was a child, the weather at my grandma’s house was always good in the morning, but every afternoon there would be thunder and heavy rain, and then it would stop after ten minutes.In my memory, whenever there was a thunderstorm, grandma and other neighbors would rush to collect the clothes and remind other neighbors while talking.

To be honest, I think the Chinese New Year in Taiwan is actually very ordinary.Or it should be said that I don't understand the sacrifices and offerings of the old people.So every time my grandma prepares these, I'm always helpless.At most it is moving tables, placing offerings and burning some paper money.

Watching them rushing in and out, I would be a little embarrassed to do nothing.However, they only treated us like children from the beginning to the end, telling us to go aside and stay out of the way.

Whenever it comes to Chinese New Year, I will think back to the time when I played firecrackers with my cousins ​​and sisters.At that time, I didn't have so many worries. At that time, I only wanted to earn a lot of money to support my parents. As I got older, my worries continued to expand like balloons.

In the middle of a meal, I step away to go to the toilet and call Fatty

"What are you doing?"

"Eat! How about you?"

"Yes, I really hope that in the new year, I can be the first to say Happy New Year to you."

"Is this your New Year's resolution?"

"That's right! I want to spend New Year's Eve with you."

"Uncles and aunts are calling again, let's not talk about Luo. You also hurry to eat." Fatty said

"kindness."

After hanging up the phone, I went back to the table and continued to eat a sumptuous meal tonight.

"Where did you go?" Mom asked

"Go to the toilet." After simply responding to my mother, I continued to eat

After the New Year's money was distributed after the meal, the adults have already opened the table to play mahjong.To be honest, I don't hate mahjong, but I'm not addicted to gambling.I like puzzle games, so games like poker are my favorite.

However, I prefer to sit next to my uncle and watch him play mahjong.Although part of the reason is that my uncle is a bear who is about 30 or 40 years old, but the main reason is that his mahjong skills are very flexible, and I can learn a lot by sitting by and watching.

Looking at the time is almost ten o'clock, watching them play mahjong is a bit boring, so I might as well watch the special program for the Spring Festival.Some people say that the Chinese New Year in Taiwan is all about gambling and playing cards!However, it still depends on people's interests. For example, I don't like gambling with money very much. I hope to feel the atmosphere of festivals during rare festivals.

"You don't even play cards with us." The cousin complained, "Just watch you play." "Join us." The cousin said again

They looked at me with a disinterested look and responded perfunctorily, so they stopped forcing me to participate in them.

Because all the adults in the house are smoking, it is uncomfortable enough to create a smoky atmosphere inside. I always wonder why there are so many adults who like to play mahjong and still smoke?So, I went outside the house to get some air, otherwise I would really be suffocated to death by them.

Looking at the time on the phone, it was almost twelve o'clock.I was about to call Fatty and be the first to say "Happy New Year!" to him in the new year. Just as I pressed the dial button, a voice came from behind me

"Who are you calling!" Fat Boy's voice came from behind, "Why are you here?" I stared at him in surprise, "I can't be here?" He replied calmly, "No, I can't. You were standing outside early?"

"Actually, I came here around eleven o'clock. I just wanted to call you out and give you a surprise." Hearing that he stood here for nearly an hour, I felt a little bit sad in my heart.

He seemed to understand what I was thinking and said, "Since my wife hopes to be the first to say Happy New Year to me in the new year, how can I as a husband fail his wish? Don't you think ?”

That night, the two of us counted down to welcome the New Year; that night, the two of us admired the stars in the sky together.

As he was about to ride off, I kissed him on the cheek.Although he was taken aback by my actions, he immediately showed a satisfied smile.

I watched his back as he left, and I told myself silently that he was really my ideal partner in my heart.