Chapter 38

Not long after falling asleep, just after midnight, firecrackers sounded outside. It's similar to the New Year's day, when people grabbed the first incense stick, and here, everyone grabbed the first one to set off firecrackers.

New Year's Eve here is a New Year's meal in the morning. Before the New Year's meal, a string of firecrackers are set off when offering sacrifices to ancestors.

At this time, everyone gets up very early in the morning of their thirties. Basically, it is still before dawn after dinner. Those who set off firecrackers to eat New Year's dinner after dawn will be called lazy by everyone.

After arriving, after ten or twenty years, these habits are less and less important. It is less and less common to eat New Year's dinner at midnight. Occasionally, there are people who set off firecrackers for New Year's dinner in the middle of the night. Most of them still laugh. Everyone is about the same as usual, a little earlier, and get up at five or six o'clock.

He didn't sleep for a few hours. At five o'clock, Feng Yiping was woken up by his mother. He opened his eyes and saw that it was still dark outside.

But in the same early morning, today seems obviously different. Perhaps it was the constant sound of firecrackers and the "beeping" sound of the dishes in the kitchen pot, which filled the air with the smell of Chinese New Year. Feng Yiping was a little intoxicated for a while, and he really felt a little drunk.

It was very cold, Feng Yiping shivered, quickly put on his clothes, opened the kitchen, and the aroma of hot air came out. Although there was a fight last night, there is no trace of it today. Feng Zhenchang was setting fire behind the stove, and Mei Qiuping was cooking. The two of them were talking and laughing in a low voice. They were very harmonious and happy.

Feng Yiping had just washed his face when the Feng Jiasheng's house next door was setting off firecrackers. After a long time, Feng Zhenchang added a piece of firewood to the stove, "At least 8,000 sounds."

Mei Qiuping said, "Even if there are, it is estimated that there will be no shortage of Wei Dong's family."

Setting off firecrackers during the New Year is not only better than sooner or later, but also the length of time. Of course, the longer the firecrackers are set off, the better the family conditions, the better the life, the more money. The two next door, Feng Jiasheng and Feng Weidong are there, and the conditions in the school are considered good, and they have been comparing them over the years.

After the dishes are cooked, Feng Zhenchang prepares to worship his ancestors.

He turned off the lights in the main room and lit candles. After setting the table facing the door, Feng Yiping helped bring a few dishes to the table. At this time, no coriander and other seasonings were added to the dishes. Then Feng Zhenchang neatly placed some of the best chairs at the table beside the table, went to the chopsticks cage to pick the most tidy chopsticks and placed them, and then picked a wine cup with no gap in the mouth and placed it, and poured the wine.

While pouring wine, he spoke in a low voice and reverence, then picked up the yellow paper with copper coins printed on it and burned it in the brazier beside the table, then he called Feng Yiping from the kitchen to come out.

After Feng Yiping came out, he walked to the table, knelt down, and kowtowed three times respectfully. He heard Feng Zhenchang muttering softly beside him, "Bless him with peace and prosperity next year."

Greeting to burn the yellow paper, the father and son opened the door and set off firecrackers together. Come in again, move the stool a few times, move the chopsticks, and pour the wine in the cup onto the ground. The ceremony is over, and the dishes are finally collected.

These few ringings, Feng Yiping kowtowed willingly.

Feng Yiping does not know if other places do the same thing about offering sacrifices to ancestors during the Chinese New Year. It should be there in China, but it may be in a different form.

He recalled what seemed to be a later argument with a colleague who scoffed at the behavior, calling it typical superstition. Feng Yiping believes that during the Chinese New Year, mourning our ancestors and ancestors, not forgetting their kindness of nurturing and upbringing, and also expecting our ancestors to bless the safety of the coming year, this is our inheritance for thousands of years, and it is an integral part of our culture, and Superstition is completely irrelevant.

He finally asked the colleague who had always admired European and American culture, "According to you, it is a typical superstition for Europeans and Americans to go to church with their families on Christmas Eve for mass mass." The colleague Chongyang was speechless at the time.

Bring the recovered vegetables to the kitchen, heat them in a pot, add onion, garlic, chili powder and MSG to taste, and the New Year's dinner is ready.

Feng Zhenchang was drinking, and Feng Yiping and his mother were drinking Coke. This was the first time the family had bought this foreign soda. Mei Qiuping drank it with relish. The two kept putting food in Feng Yiping's bowl, but they couldn't put it down, so he had to block the bowl and say, "Eat yourselves, I know how to put them."

Feng Zhenchang took a sip of wine and took a chopstick of beef, "It's Yu Xuan who originally said to come back, but she didn't come back."

When Mei Qiuping heard the words, she also said, "She is spending the New Year alone again, I don't know how."

Later, this only sister severely hurt Feng Yiping's heart. Although these things have not happened now, he still has a lump in his heart. He comforted, "Didn't the girl who was with her in Yuanli say that the godmother she recognized in the city forced her to spend the New Year in the city?"

Mei Qiuping said, "I know the conditions in the city are definitely better than in our countryside, but it's always better to be at home during the Chinese New Year. Besides, I bought so many things at home this year."

Feng Zhenchang also said, "No matter how good the family is, how can it compare to the family."

Feng Yiping thought, my sister doesn't necessarily think so, but she still said, "Do things well now, and strive to settle down in the provincial capital in the future, how can you be worse than others, right?"

Feng Zhenchang and Mei Qiuping laughed when they heard it, "Come on, let's take a sip, and still have the ambition. Yes, let's do it well. In the future, we will settle down in the provincial capital, and you will also marry a daughter-in-law from the provincial capital."

Feng Yiping also laughed and drank a large bottle of Coke, thinking that his daughter-in-law would definitely find the county seat, or the next county seat.

Just looking at eating and drinking, a large pot of cooked rice was cooked, and no one ate it. When the family put down their chopsticks, it was already bright.

It snowed unexpectedly and flutteringly, Feng Zhenchang said, "It seems that next year will be a good year."

There is nothing serious to do today. In previous years, at noon, there will be creditors coming to the door. This year, there will be no more.

Feng Zhenchang has one more thing, he is going to write Spring Festival couplets today. Being a landlord, he has not much legacy left. He has attended junior high school, and a beautiful brush calligraphy can be regarded as one piece. Although there are many people who can read and write in Yuanli, Feng Zhenchang is the only one who can write calligraphy well.

As in previous years, in addition to the family, there are several other families today who asked him to write Spring Festival couplets.

Feng Yiping was called to help him cut the paper, and after cutting it, he had to fold it again, making seven grids. Of course, he can't make couplets, but he has a collection of couplets.

The people who came to get the Spring Festival couplets were full of polite words, saying that his writing was better than the ones bought on the street. Although he knew that this was a polite word, Feng Yiping was very happy to find that Feng Zhenchang heard these words. Also, it is very rare for people of their age to be able to read and write. There are really not many who can write so well with a brush. This is where he can be proud.

The stomach was full of oil and water, and the snacks and fruits in his mouth never stopped. He simply ate some at noon. Feng Yiping only ate half a bowl of rice. Putting down the bowl and looking for melon seeds again, he himself thought it was funny, and he couldn't help thinking of what his son said later, which is very relevant now, "I'm not hungry, I'm hungry."

The snow is not big, and it has not been stored on the ground for the time being. Except for some children who are more mad when they see the snow, the adults are all at home. Eat and drink enough, sit by the fire, warm, and want to doze off after a while, but during the Chinese New Year, there is a lot of attention, and sleeping in the daytime is not very good. Feng Yiping simply took out the winter vacation homework and strived to make the rest in the afternoon. all done.

In the evening, it is the reunion dinner. Before dinner, firecrackers are still set off, and the gate must be bolted so as not to be disturbed. Pig's feet must be eaten at the New Year's dinner. As usual, it is still a large table of dishes. In fact, after eating a bowl of pig's feet, you are already full.

In the evening, CCTV held the Spring Festival Gala. Feng Hongbing invited Feng Yiping to watch it at his house. Feng Yiping thought that on New Year's Eve, the family should stay at home. .

Feng Zhenchang moved the firewood in the fire to make it burn more vigorously, saying, "I should buy a TV this year."

Before Mei Qiuping could say anything, Feng Yiping hurriedly said, "Next year, we will not be at home usually, and we will be idle when we buy it back. There is no need. Besides, TV is getting better and cheaper every year. , we'll buy a good one next year."

Just this year, the country has fully liberalized the price of TV sets, but a 14-inch black and white TV will cost thousands, and a 17-inch color TV will cost more than 2,000. Feng Yiping really thinks that buying a TV at this time, Too bad.

Mei Qiuping did not object this time, "I still have to buy a TV, so that Yiping will always go to other people's houses to watch TV." No way, Mei Qiuping has always been generous to Feng Yiping.

Taking advantage of the fact that his parents were in a good mood, Feng Yiping decided to propose that next year, he wanted to rent a house near the school and be able to cook by himself. Now is the time to grow up, and he can't keep up with the nutrition of eating pickles. In addition, if you live outside, you can make more use of the time at night. Whether it is studying or writing, Feng Yiping pointed out that if he lives outside, he can write more articles.

This year, I made more than 4,000 yuan. This reason, especially for Mei Qiuping, is quite powerful.

In fact, the main reason is that it is really difficult for him to get used to the current dormitory. The thought of staying there for at least two and a half years is really unacceptable.

Feng Zhenchang said, "Now we can finally make some money a year. Unlike before, your main task is to study hard, and don't pull down your studies in order to earn some manuscript fees."

Feng Yiping said, "What I know, it must be learning."

Mei Qiuping said, "Yiping said the same thing. You see, he has always been so thin. It's not good to eat pickled vegetables all day in school."

Feng Zhenchang said, "If you don't tell the Kaiming family, their house is opposite the school, which is very convenient."

Feng Yiping first objected, "It's convenient to be at my uncle's house, but it's okay to go for a meal occasionally. Our two families are not that close, and we're not very familiar with each other. I'm afraid that it will be bad if we get into trouble. Besides, Lin Hui She's a big girl, I always go to his house, and everyone else and my classmates will gossip."

In fact, Feng Yiping was mainly worried that if he was asked to eat at Lin Hui's house or live at the school, his wishful thinking would not be in vain.

"Then why don't you buy a bicycle and go to Meijiawan every day." Feng Zhenchang said.

"It takes about an hour to go back and forth. Not only does it not save time, but it takes more." Feng Yiping said.

Mei Qiuping glanced at him and said, "Then let's go to the village to find it. The school is close to the village, and it will take less than ten minutes to ride a bicycle."

During the Chinese New Year, my son performed so well last year this year, and the two adults were not against it for a while. Feng Zhenchang thought about it and said, "That's fine, but it's definitely not too late this semester, wait for the summer vacation, and then we'll be able to get it in our hands. some money."

Feng Yiping said, "Okay, but you don't have to pay for this money, I should be able to earn it."

Mei Qiuping also said, "Yiping, this year, in order to help your family and write articles to earn royalties, you all know that you are considerate of your parents. Mom knows that writing fees are not easy to earn. Now that your father and I can make some money, you don't need to do any more. If you work hard to make money by writing articles, you still need to study hard and read books well, which is your top priority now.”

Feng Yiping could only explain it again, "I know the importance, so writing something now will really not delay my study."

Feng Zhenchang said, "That's good, we know that you are sensible and know the importance. We have told you again and again to study hard, and you should keep it in your heart. Then say yes, during the summer vacation, we will go to the village to find a house and buy another one. A bike, all right."

"Okay," Feng Yiping was very happy, and finally agreed! What he was most worried about was that his parents didn't worry about him living outside alone. He had prepared several sets of rhetoric, but he didn't expect them to mention it.

In fact, he didn't know that since Feng Yiping showed his parents a way and he made another three or four thousand dollars, his parents had regarded him as an adult. Children in rural areas mature early. Generally, when they are in primary school, they have learned everything they can do at home, and living alone is not a problem at all. If it is a girl, parents may also worry about it, what is the problem with a half-sized child? Besides, Feng Zhenchang and the others have thought about it. Even if Feng Yiping lives outside, they must let Mei Jianzhong and the others visit often.

"Two years old in one night, two years in five shifts." According to the old rule, it is necessary to stay up all night at night. Feng Yiping remembered that when his grandfather was still there, what did the family really do. But no one can do it now.

Sitting around the fire pond, I said some short words from the parents, and after 11 o'clock, I couldn't stand it, so I went back to my room to sleep.

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