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Yue Wenxuan had been helping Fan Hongjian in the past two days before the new year, and it was not until New Year's Eve that he finally felt free.

  "Mom, how are you preparing for the New Year's goods? Have you bought everything?"

  New Year's Eve is coming soon, and Yue Wenxuan has to take care of his family affairs.

  The closer the Chinese New Year comes, the busier Yue Zhenhua, the head of the family, becomes, and he cannot be counted on for family matters at all. The old lady is old and it is inconvenient to go out, so the shopping work falls on Huang Yijun alone.

  Huang Yijun said: "We have almost bought everything we can buy, except for the leeks you want to eat.

  I asked someone about it, and there was a place selling it, but the quantity was too small, and by the time I went there, it had already been sold out. "

  Yue Wenxuan just mentioned it in passing, but he didn't expect that his mother would really take this matter into her heart.

  While picking vegetables, the old lady scolded: "You think of it all, and you still want to eat leeks in the middle of winter. You have money to cook them. If this continues, will you still want to eat dragon meat?"

  "You have really wronged me. I also heard what my local classmates said.

  They say that on New Year's Eve, local people who can afford it will buy a piece of chives and mix them into the stuffing of dumplings. It tastes very fresh.

  Since they said this, someone must be selling it. I never knew it was so difficult to buy. " Yue Wenxuan explained.

  "Is there really a place that sells leeks? How can they be grown in such a cold winter? It's impossible, right?" The old lady didn't believe it.

  Yue Wenxuan was once from Kyoto and knew this matter very clearly. He simply explained:

  "It is said that it is grown in greenhouses. Because the space is small and the cost is high, the price is very expensive. Most people cannot afford it, and they are reluctant to buy too much. Most people just buy a handful to taste it."

  "It's such a cold day. How much does it cost to grow leeks in a greenhouse, not to mention whether it's easy to grow or not?"

  The old lady was very surprised, "Even if you buy a handful, you must be rich to be willing to eat like this. How can ordinary people be willing to spend this money?"

  "It won't cost much if we buy less. Our family can still afford it."

  Yue Wenxuan still didn't want to make do with it, so he thought for a while and said, "Let me go out and see if I can buy some. I can't make do with dumplings for New Year's Eve. If I can add a handful of leeks, our whole family will be happy to eat them." no."

  "There is not much work at home, so I don't need your help at home. If you want to go out for a while, go ahead and don't come back too late." Huang Yijun warned.

  "It's only an hour or two at most. In such a cold weather, I don't want to stay outside for too long."

  Seeing her brother getting up to leave, Niannian quickly said: "Brother, wait a minute, I will wash my hands and go out to play with you."

  "There are too many people on the street, and they can easily get separated if you don't pay attention. You'd better help at home.

  Girls, don’t think about going out and running around all day long. Look at how ugly the dumplings you make are, it’s time to learn from grandma. "Yue Wenxuan just reprimanded him.

  At another time, he would be happy to take his sister out, but not today. With a little tail like his, how could he get fresh vegetables out?

  Huang Yijun also said: "Your brother is right, just stay at home! You have been running around a lot in the past two days. It's New Year's Eve today, so it's time to do some work at home."

  "I clean the glass, I sweep the yard, I have a lot of work to do." Nian Nian muttered in a low voice.

  Putting his little tail at home, Yue Wenxuan walked out of the house.

  When it comes to the New Year atmosphere, this era is the busiest.

  In the peaceful and prosperous period after liberation, people's living standards are increasing rapidly. During the special period of the Spring Festival, purchasing power is still very strong.

  Regardless of whether they have money or not, every household has to prepare more or less New Year's goods. Those who have money will buy more, and those who have no money will buy less. In short, everyone has a happy smile on their face.

  The business atmosphere at this time is very strong, and there are no restrictions on funeral arrangements. Small stalls and vendors occupy the streets on both sides, with a wide range of products, and you can see everything you need for daily use.

  Although Yue Wenxuan's space is self-sufficient and has a large reserve of commonly used items, due to the atmosphere, he still walked all the way to buy. It didn't take long before his hands were full.

  The output of fresh vegetables in this era was very small, and it was certainly impossible to have vendors selling them on any street. Only small quantities were sold in a few specific places.

  Yue Wenxuan just found an excuse to go out for a walk, not really looking for a place that sells fresh vegetables. After his hands were full of things, he didn't plan to continue walking around.

  On the way back, he bought a few more firecrackers. When he got to the door of his house, he had a large bamboo basket in his hand, filled with all kinds of fresh vegetables.

  Seeing Yue Wenxuan carrying so many things home again, neither the old lady nor Huang Yijun were surprised. This was what they expected.

  The old lady said: "I know you will spend a lot of money on this trip. You are back so soon. Have you bought the leeks?"

  Yue Wenxuan opened the cover on the bamboo basket and said, "Not only did I buy a bunch of leeks, I also bought a few fresh vegetables."

  The old lady and Huang Yijun both looked into the bamboo basket and were surprised when they saw what was inside.

  "It's the capital after all, but it's different from our small place. You can buy so many fresh vegetables in such a cold weather. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it."

  Not only Huang Yijun was surprised, the old lady was even more shocked, "There are green peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes, as well as tender garlic sprouts and yellow garlic! In such a cold weather, someone can actually grow them. This time I really learned a lot. ”

  "The stuff is good stuff. The price for such a rare item must be very high. Why did you buy so much? Just buy a little to taste. Don't be so lavish in the future."

  Huang Yijun didn't want to nag her son during the Chinese New Year, but there were really a lot of vegetables in the bamboo basket, so he definitely spent a lot of money. It’s not like I haven’t eaten these vegetables before. They are the most common things in summer. In winter, I only need to buy them fresh and taste them. I can’t eat enough at one time. Even the landlords don’t dare to do this.

  Yue Wenxuan didn't take it seriously, "I was just lucky. I happened to meet a fellow villager bringing freshly picked vegetables to the city to sell them.

  There were a lot of people around, and everyone was buying too much for fear that they wouldn't be able to grab it.

  It's a rare occasion. We can't eat alone as a family. Let's just leave it at someone else's place. We must send some to Uncle Lu's place. "

  "That's true. It's rare that you still have such a heart." Huang Yijun looked at his watch and urged: "Then you should send it over quickly. Your Aunt He must be making dumplings too. If you go late, you won't need it. ”

  "Then I'm leaving now."

  Yue Wenxuan divided a third of the leeks, took two more vegetables and a piece of meat, filled a small basket, and walked briskly into the army compound.

  He is now a frequent visitor to the Lu family. When he came to the door of the room, he opened the door and walked in. Except for Lu Huaiqian, their family was making dumplings lively.

  "Wenxuan is here, sit down quickly and eat dumplings with me at noon. The dumplings stuffed with cabbage are delicious." He Minzhi greeted.

  "I won't eat here today. I have been helping my classmates during the two days of vacation. I haven't had a proper lunch at home yet."

  Yue Wenxuan put down the basket in his hand, "I'm lucky today. I happened to see a man selling leeks on the street, so I bought some more. My mother asked me to send you some. Add a handful of leeks to the dumpling stuffing, and it will definitely taste better." good."

  Leeks are a fresh thing, so He Minzhi was not polite and opened the basket directly. When she saw that there were two to three kilograms of leeks inside, as well as several vegetables and a piece of meat, she said happily:

  "You can actually buy leeks in the middle of winter. This is really a new thing. Our family also likes to eat this, so Auntie won't be polite to you."

  He Minzhi's eldest son and daughter are both in high school and have been on vacation these days. Yue Wenxuan has met them twice, but he hasn't spoken much.

  Seeing that the two of them were also helping to make dumplings, I chatted with them for a few words.

  Lu Huaiqian's eldest son and daughter have been traveling around the world over the years and have not learned very solid knowledge. Now they have finally stabilized and are studying very hard. Both of them are very ambitious and plan to enter college. Although Yue Wenxuan is a few years younger than the two of them, he is a role model for them.

  There are many topics for young people to talk about when they are together, and the relationship between the two families is so close. Although they have just met, they quickly became familiar with each other.

  Yue Wenxuan made an appointment with the two of them to go to a restaurant for dinner together after the new year, and both of them happily agreed.

  Regarding the interaction between their young people, He Minzhi just watched from the side without interrupting. He was very happy to see them so close.

  Yue Wenxuan sat at Lu Huaiqian's house for nearly an hour and didn't go home until almost noon.

  Yue Zhenhua, the head of the family, could not come back for the lunch meal. The family simply ate dumplings and waited for the whole family to gather together in the evening and then have a lively feast.

  This New Year’s Eve meal was extremely sumptuous.

  The indispensable chicken, fish, and meat are all available. In addition, there are also Yue Zhenhua’s favorite stewed mutton, as well as the prawns and yellow croakers that Yue Wenxuan specially bought. There are eight hard vegetables that are usually easily reluctant to eat. indivual.

  Coupled with a few vegetables that are rarely seen in winter, this is definitely the most sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner that the Yue family has had in decades.

  When all twelve dishes were put on the table, the old lady was extremely satisfied. Thinking of the days a year ago, the old lady felt even more emotional.

  The days of not having enough to eat and clothing to keep warm are really gone forever. Now the whole family is reunited and they no longer have to worry about their son. To be able to live such a comfortable life is something that the old lady never dared to think about before.

  Yue Zhenhua didn't feel as much emotion as the old lady. He only had one feeling in his heart, and that was happiness.

  The current life could only appear in his dreams, but now it has become a reality. The reality is even happier and more perfect than the dream. How can this not make him happy?

  The New Year's Eve of Northeastern people seems to be more lively than other places, because both men and women can have a few drinks, and the atmosphere is certainly better.

  On such a happy day, Yue Wenxuan specially prepared two bottles of Maotai to let the whole family drink some good wine.

  Yue Zhenhua picked up the wine glass, smelled it first, and then said with emotion: "You are becoming more and more powerful now. You can even buy Maotai. I only drank such a good wine once at the chief's place."

  "It's the New Year. It's a new year, and of course you have to drink good wine. At least you drank it once. My grandma and my mother have never drunk such good wine. Today is just a good time for them to taste what it tastes like." Yue Wen Xuan said.

  The old lady also picked up the wine glass and said: "It was still deserted during the Chinese New Year last year. I didn't expect that there would be such a big change in just one year. Not only were the whole family reunited, but our family also had two children. As a college student, this is something I never dreamed of before.

  New China is better. This is the first New Year after our family reunion. With such a good start, I believe that the days to come will definitely get better and better and happier. "

  "Then let's toast to New China with this first glass of wine." Yue Zhenhua took the opportunity to suggest.

  The whole family ate this New Year's Eve dinner for more than two hours. They drank up the two bottles of Maotai wine prepared by Yue Wenxuan, but no one was drunk.

  After dinner, Niannian wanted to go out and set off firecrackers. Although this was not Yue Wenxuan's favorite activity, she still followed her wishes and played outside with her for more than an hour.

  Amidst the sound of firecrackers, the first day of the New Year is ushered in.

  At four o'clock in the morning, it was still dark outside the house, and the rumbling sound of firecrackers came from all directions, and the family began to wake up from their dreams.

  The old lady got up the earliest, and when she filled the pot with water, Huang Yijun and Yue Zhenhua also walked out of the house.

  After Yue Zhenhua quickly washed up, he said to the old lady: "Mom, I'll light the fire, you just watch."

  The old lady did not show humility to her son and gave him the place. She said: "It's your turn to light the fire. According to the customs in our hometown, you, the head of the family, should light the fire on the morning of the first day of the new year. You have been absent for so many years. , now I can finally take up this burden.”

  Yue Zhenhua also knew this. There was a beautiful meaning in this little thing, and he was happy to take on this responsibility.

  Yue Wenxuan and Niannian also heard the sounds outside the house, but neither of them wanted to get up so early. They stayed in bed for a while and then got up when they heard my mother's urging voice.

  This meal was already early enough in the morning, but before the family had finished eating, someone had already come to visit to pay New Year greetings.

  After seeing off the first wave of guests, the family quickly picked up the pace, took a few bites, and then removed the bowls and chopsticks.

  The old lady and Niannian didn't need to go out, they stayed at home to entertain the guests.

  Yue Zhenhua, his wife and Yue Wenxuan both had to go out to pay New Year greetings.

  First, the family visited the homes of close comrades and leaders. When the sky got slightly brighter, Yue Zhenhua had to go alone to participate in the group worship organized by the military region.