Life is more than just living

Two days before the Spring Festival, Grandma Wu called and invited Chen Xu to her home for the Spring Festival. Grandma Wu also invited me during the Spring Festival last year, but Chen Xu politely declined. This year, Grandma Wu spoke sincerely, saying that she was getting old and had not many days to live, and hoped that the Spring Festival would be more lively, so Chen Xu had no choice but to agree.

On New Year's Eve, the shopping mall was open until noon, and Han Yidao was already waiting for Chen Xu in the parking lot when he got off work. When I arrived at Grandma Wu’s house, I saw that there was a strong New Year atmosphere everywhere. The Spring Festival couplets were posted, and there were many blessing characters posted in the house. There were red lanterns hanging on the balcony, small colored lights flashing in the house, and the coffee table was filled with Dried fruits and candies.

When Grandma Wu saw Chen Xu, she said happily: "Xiao Xu, come and warm yourself up." Han Yidao took off his coat, changed his shoes and hurried to the kitchen to cook. Chen Xu exchanged a few words with Grandma Wu. Seeing that Han Yidao was busy, he said, "Grandma, let me help with the cooking!" The old lady said cheerfully.

Chen Xu went to the kitchen and saw that many dishes had been prepared in advance, and only two green vegetables were left to be fried. Han Yidao: "I have cut the vegetables in advance. They will be ready soon. You go and set the dishes and chopsticks and serve the cooked vegetables first." Chen Xu acted quickly after hearing this.

After Han Yidao finished cooking the remaining two dishes, the three of them sat around the table. The old man asked Han Yidao to pour the wine that had sobered up. She picked up the cup and said to the two young people: "Children, today is the happiest day for me in recent years. It's great to have you two accompany me, an old woman, to celebrate the New Year. I wish you both a bright future and your dreams come true, and believe that the best is waiting for you. Come, let’s drink to a better future!”

Chen Xu had never drunk wine. She looked at the wine glass, which contained only a mouthful of red wine, and thought to herself that it was lucky that it was not full, otherwise what would happen if she got drunk? She imitated the old man and drank it. The wine was not as spicy as she imagined, and it went into her throat more smoothly.

Han Yidao kept helping his grandmother and Chen Xu pick up food, and the happy atmosphere was like a family of three. This meal gave Chen Xu a taste of the New Year. Chen Xu has no idea what it's like to celebrate the New Year since he was five years old. The sound of firecrackers, the lights of other people's homes, and the laughter only made him feel more desolate and helpless.

This moment is the right way to celebrate the New Year, and this scene is what the Spring Festival should be like!

After dinner, Chen Xu wanted to help clear the table. The old man pulled her and said, "Let Yidao clean it up. A grown man should take more responsibility." Chen Xu had no choice but to help the old man leave the table and sit down on the sofa. Han Yidao came out of the kitchen half an hour later and made tea as usual and brought it over.

Seeing Han Yidao coming over, the old man smiled and said, "Take Xiaoxu to see her room, and you can also offer a treasure by the way." Han Yidao put down the tea, ignored his grandmother's teasing, and pulled Chen Xu to the door of the house where she lived. Chen Xu came here before When I was with the elderly, I stayed in this room. Han Yidao opened the door, and Chen Xu was shocked when she saw it. She slowly walked in. The room was not large, but it had a brand new look. The curtains and bedding were all replaced with new ones, and there were several Fuwa dolls on the bed. What was particularly eye-catching was that there were several folded red underwear on the bed, with a red belt on top.

Han Yidao pushed her to the bedside, pointed to the underwear on the bed and said, "It's your zodiac year soon. Grandma said you wear red clothes in your zodiac year. You can change into it soon!" Chen Xu looked at the unpackaged bed. He looked at Han Yidao's underwear, could it be that this guy opened it for him? Han Yidao didn't notice Chen Xu's embarrassment at all, and still took credit for it, "Don't worry about wearing it. I've washed it for you. Grandma said that underwear can't be worn directly and needs to be washed first." Chen Xu looked at him in disbelief. , "Did you wash it for me?" Han Yidao didn't understand what she meant and explained innocently, "What's wrong with me washing it? Don't underestimate me! I washed it several times with my hands. It must be clean. Don't worry about wearing it. "Chen Xu put his hand on his forehead and was really speechless.

Han Yidao opened the bedside table and took out a ruby ​​bracelet and continued to offer treasures, "Does this red bracelet look good? And this red scarf, it's made of cashmere. I don't dare to wash the scarf. I'm afraid it will shrink or fade in the wash and it won't look good. You Wear it for a few days to celebrate and then wash it.”

Chen Xu couldn't bear his thoughtfulness, "Han Yidao, don't be like this, I..." Han Yidao suddenly understood what Chen Xu wanted to say next and interrupted her, "By the way, grandma also has a gift for you." As he said that, he pulled her out of the house and said, "Grandma, didn't you say you have a gift for Chen Xu?" The old man had obviously prepared it for a long time. He took out an antique box from under the coffee table and handed it to Chen Xu. Chen Xu couldn't accept the enthusiasm of the grandfather and grandson, and wanted to refuse. Han Yidao quickly took it and helped open it, only to see a jade bracelet and a jade plaque inside. Chen Xu didn't know much about jade, but she knew that what the old man gave her must be valuable, so she quickly said: "Grandma, I can't wear these things, you can keep them for yourself!" The old man said cheerfully: "My child, as the saying goes: Wear gold to show wealth, and wear jade to ensure peace. Your birth year is coming soon, so put on the safe and sound card first! As for the bracelet, you can wear it whenever you like!"

Chen Xu still wanted to refuse, but the old man looked at her seriously and said, "My child, you are destined to be with me. Come, I will help you put on the safe and sound card." Chen Xu obediently walked to the old man and squatted down, and Han Yidao quickly put on the safe sign. The jade plaque was handed to grandma. The old man helped Chen Xu put it on and touched her head. "My child, everything will get better and better. Believe in this." He pulled Chen Xu up. Han Yidao quickly handed the box containing the jade bracelet to Chen Xu. Chen Xu looked at him and then at Grandma Wu, "Grandma, I'm still in school and can't wear the bracelet for the time being. I'm afraid it will be broken. Besides, it's so expensive." I'm afraid of losing the things I brought with me, otherwise you should keep them for me!" Grandma Wu said with a smile, "I won't take back the things I gave away." Chen Xu had no choice but to look at it again. Looking at Han Yidao, he said, "Then you can keep it for me." Han Yidao nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, I'll put it in the safe when the bank opens." When Chen Xu heard this, it turned out that this bracelet was very expensive, and it was just right in Han Yidao's hand. . This "Nothing Happens" sign was the old man's best wishes for him, so he accepted it. As for the bracelet, he couldn't ask for anything.

Chen Xu felt that he should give gifts when he entered the house, but he forgot about it in the busy schedule, and now he is a little passive. She quickly ran to the shoe cabinet and took her backpack over. She said a little embarrassedly: "Grandma, I also have a small gift for you." As she said that, she took out a silk scarf from the bag. In fact, this silk scarf was a Spring Festival gift given to every salesperson in the mall. Everyone happily went to the women's clothing department to choose. Chen Xu picked one suitable for Grandma Wu at that time. In this situation, Chen Xu felt a little embarrassed when he took out this silk scarf. Although the silk scarf was not too cheap, after all, he didn't buy it with his own money, so he felt a bit insincere. After receiving the silk scarf, she thought she had no gift for Han Yidao yet, so she bought him a wallet and wallet in the men's clothing department where she worked. She didn't expect that a simple wallet would cost several hundred yuan, but when she thought about it, It’s not easy to go to someone else’s house to celebrate the New Year empty-handed, so I gritted my teeth and bought it. Chen Xu looked at the exquisite box of the wallet and thought that this box took up a lot of money, right?

Grandma Wu took the silk scarf handed over by Chen Xu, happily tied it around her neck, and said with a smile: "Not bad, not bad, I like it very much. Yidao, what do you think? It looks good!"

Grandma Wu and Chen Xu looked at Han Yidao together, and saw Han Yidao looking at Chen Xu longingly without speaking.