On New Year's Eve, after dinner, I hurried to make dumplings with bread.The dumpling stuffing will be chopped in the afternoon, and at this time, the dough can be rolled out and wrapped directly.

Brother Wu stood aside and couldn't get his hands on it. He looked at it and said with emotion: "Why do you know everything? No wonder you don't let me buy quick-frozen dumplings. I think the stuffing you made will be delicious!"

He is a foodie, I will say everything is delicious, I don't know if he is perfunctory or really not picky.

I smiled and said, "Do you think I'm like a big girl who can do all kinds of housework?"

"Well, it looks like it!" As he said that, he deliberately leaned closer and glanced at me, "It looks like me too! He's even more handsome than a big girl!"

"Don't make trouble!" I scolded him with a smile, and explained: "It's not easy for my mother to take care of me alone, so if I can help with the housework, she can do less."

Even my mother said that I can do everything as a boy, and outsiders will definitely think that I was raised as a girl.I don't care what other people think. It's a good thing to know how to work. No one stipulates that only girls can do these things.The elder brother from the neighbor's family who has been a soldier can do all kinds of jobs, more than me, and he is still a strong man.

Fifth Brother was silent for a while, then put a big hand on my head and rubbed it lightly, and his voice became softer: "You are a good boy..."

It was a very common thing, a very common sentence, but for some reason, my nose was a little sore.Maybe because it's New Year's Eve, it's inevitable to feel sad when I think of my mother.

After the dumplings are wrapped, I cover them with a clean damp cloth, and then put them directly into the pot.

It was almost seven o'clock at this time, and it was already dark outside.My fifth brother and I respectively put incense candle offerings on our fairy homes.Although Hu Changhe and I had a cold war for a few days, after New Year's Day, I still couldn't bear to see him without tribute for too long, so I cooked some good pork from Ding's family for him to eat.At this time, watching it bury its head in eating the fruit, I suddenly felt that I was too immature before, to be angry with an animal like a child.And when I think about it later, I don't blame it for this matter. It's because I have a weak sense of prevention and rely too much on it.

After finishing the offerings at home, my fifth brother and I took burning paper to the crossroads near the community to burn paper for our respective deceased family members.After burning the paper for my parents, I burned another copy for Huang Jialiu Shao, and said a few words of apology along the way, and I don't know if their resentment has diminished a little.

After burning the paper and came back, there was nothing to do for a while, so my fifth brother and I sat on the sofa to watch the Spring Festival Gala.After watching it for a while, we couldn't bear to watch it any longer, so the two of us discussed finding something to do, and finally decided to play games together.Neither of us played online games, nor did we have any game consoles. Finally, we found a game called "Little Crocodile Bath" on the tablet and played it.

The two old men huddled together on the coffee table, guarding a tablet to play games, and they played very vigorously!

As the level became more and more difficult, the two of us also made various suggestions. We often accidentally bumped our heads together because of anxiety, but we didn't care about the pain. We would be very satisfied and proud when we cleared the level.

A few hours passed in a blink of an eye because of the excitement of playing.It wasn't until the sound of firecrackers sounded outside that we realized that it was already eleven o'clock. I hurried to the kitchen to boil water and put the dumplings in the pot.

After eating the dumplings, the two of us went out again.

With the boiled dumplings, incense paper money and fireworks, we went to a nearby small park.

The Mo brothers and Zhang Xin were very excited to see what we brought.When we came to the gazebo, three ghosts and a cat were eating, while my fifth brother and I set off fireworks.

Gorgeous fireworks bloomed in the night sky, illuminating the smiling faces of everyone present.

After playing for a while, the fifth brother said that it was too cold, and he was afraid that I would catch a cold, so he said goodbye to them and took me back.

Originally the two were walking side by side, but after I sneezed, Fifth Brother stretched his long arms around my shoulders and said worriedly, "Don't catch a cold, we'll be home soon!"

"It's okay, don't worry, I wear a lot."

After being silent for a while, Fifth Brother suddenly said: "Xiao Kai, thank you for accompanying me during the Chinese New Year."

"It should be me thanking you." As I said that, my eye circles became moist.I should be the one to thank, if he hadn't been willing to take me in, I would still be staying alone in my cold little bungalow to watch the New Year.

He held my hand tightly, and said half-jokingly: "If you find another way out or have your own home in the future, remember to visit me often, and at least give me a call during the Chinese New Year."

I couldn't help but glared at him fiercely, wondering why he had to say such sad words at this moment.

He lives alone because he is afraid that he will overwhelm others. I live alone because I am afraid that I will hurt others. The two of us can live together, and I don’t know if it is God’s mercy.

It was already past twelve o'clock, so I quickly changed the subject and said with a smile, "Fifth Brother, Happy Chinese New Year! I wish you all wishes come true in the new year!"

He looked directly into my eyes, and after a long silence, he said, "I will make my wishes come true, and you must be in good health too!"

I know that he has always cared about my affairs, and I really have nothing to repay him except for being kind to him.

Fifth brother, thank you, really thank you.

***

The whole first month is relatively uneventful, probably because every family puts up spring signs and sets off firecrackers, so there are relatively few evil incidents.

Except for going to the pharmacy occasionally, Fifth Brother basically stayed at home. There was nothing he could do. He was so lucky that no friends wanted to ask him to play mahjong.As for me, apart from doing morning exercises with Brother Wu in the morning, and washing and cooking at home during the day, I basically have nothing else to do. I can only surf the Internet and watch TV.It feels like after the first month, I'm a little fatter.

On February [-], we received a cooked pork head, which was delivered by Brother Ding himself by coach.In fact, pork head meat is sold everywhere, but the reason why Brother Ding came here is not only to let us taste his cooking skills, but also to thank Fifth Brother face to face.He brought good news—his daughter-in-law is pregnant!

He said that if Fifth Brother hadn't helped them get rid of the female ghost, his wife might have died long ago, let alone the child.

My fifth brother and I were very happy for the couple. After we arranged for him to have a meal at noon, we sent him to the station.Before he got into the car, Fifth Brother stuffed a pack of cigarettes into his pocket, saying that it was given by a friend and he had to throw it away if he didn't smoke.Brother Ding didn't think much, thanked him and got in the car.

After the car drove out of the station, Fifth Brother called him and told him that there was 1000 yuan in the cigarette case, and asked him to keep it and not let anyone take it out.My fifth brother and I each paid [-] yuan, which is a little gift for the unborn child.

Brother Ding choked up on the phone, and insisted on inviting us to drink the child's full moon wine.

I did some calculations, and the child was born in November of the Gregorian calendar, so I'm afraid... I won't be able to go there.

"Don't worry, Xiao Kai and I will definitely go!" Fifth Brother said very firmly.

***

A few days ago, we received two invitations from Chen Qi, asking us to attend his wedding with Cao Rui.

My fifth brother and I discussed it and decided to participate.The day before their wedding, they returned to our county, stayed at my house for one night, and went directly to the hotel where they held the wedding the next day.

Their wedding was chosen on March [-]th, Women's Day. I don't know if they wanted to show the groom's care and respect for the bride.

Chen Qi is now at the sub-department level, and with Uncle Cao Rui's relationship, there are a lot of people who come to accompany the ceremony.

In the name of a friend, Fifth Brother followed Chen Qi's [-] members, and I followed Cao Rui's [-] members in the name of a classmate.After registering in the gift book, the two of us found a seat in the farthest corner and waited for the banquet to begin.

As soon as the bride and groom came out, the audience was amazed, and they all praised the beauty of the man and the woman, and the design of the heaven and the earth.

I took a look at Cao Rui, and seeing that she looked okay, I knew she must have let go of her knots, although not long ago she said she wanted to leave here and go to the south.She's really dressed up today, but because she's missing a little finger on her right hand, there's always going to be some whispers.

There was a smile on Chen Qi's face all the time, he couldn't see nervousness, excitement or embarrassment, and that smile was too polite, even giving people a feeling of alienation and indifference.He glanced at the audience, and after seeing Fifth Brother, his eyes stopped on Fifth Brother, stared deeply for a while, and then looked at me inexplicably before turning his gaze away.

I always felt that there was a coldness in the way he looked at me.

After the ceremony, the banquet officially started. Brother Wu and I didn't know anyone else present, nor were we greedy for alcohol, so we just ate with our heads down and planned to leave immediately after eating.

In the distance, the newcomers have already started toasting table by table.Brother Wu and I finished our meal without waiting for them to come over to toast, and left without saying hello to them.

After thinking about it, I still asked Brother Wu why he didn't say hello to Chen Qi.Fifth Brother's expression froze, he forced a smile and said, "He's too busy, besides, I've already sent a text message to express my congratulations."

I think the fifth brother is afraid that Chen Qi will be crazy, and he will show his affection for him in front of everyone regardless. After all, Chen Qi can even do things like a sieve.There is no one in the officialdom who does not value anger. Exuberant anger means high luck, and high luck can lead to promotion and fortune. I don't know what Chen Qi thinks, he is just like a lunatic.

After we got out of the hotel, we drove back directly, and Brother Wu received a call from Chen Qi on the way.After he parked the car on the side of the road, he got out of the car and walked aside to answer the phone.

I don't know what they said. Since Wu Ge didn't want me to hear it, it must be that I shouldn't hear it, so I didn't make any more guesses.

At this time, my mobile phone rang, and it was called from an unknown number.I hesitated for a while, but I still answered, but when the other party spoke, my mood suddenly became complicated.

It was Cao Rui who called.They are really interesting couples, the man called Fifth Brother, and the woman called me.

Cao Rui first thanked me for attending her wedding, and then said a few polite words, but I knew that what she wanted to say was definitely not these scene words.Sure enough, after the two of them were silent for a while, she asked me: "Is your friend surnamed Wei very familiar with my husband..."

"It seems to be an alumni." I think she may have found something wrong, but I won't tell her too much about Fifth Brother. If she doubts something, let her ask Chen Qi herself, after all I dare to take my life to guarantee that Fifth Brother is a man.

"I think they..." Cao Rui hesitated for a moment, then finally said with an almost inaudible sigh, "Forget it, it's really nothing, I just want to say that you guys walked too fast, and Chen Qi and I didn't have time to tell you." You toast."

She and I exchanged courtesies again, then hung up the phone.After a while, Fifth Brother also returned to the car after making the phone call.

Neither of us said anything about the couple, just things we knew each other along the way.

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