I am doing well in the Siheyuan

"Brother, what are you thinking about?"

As soon as she entered the house, Xiao Xin saw Ye Ming silent. She guessed that he might still be upset about what happened just now.

"I'm not thinking about anything. I'm just thinking about which family I'm going to visit tomorrow to wish everyone a happy new year."

Paying New Year’s greetings is a custom, and gifts are naturally indispensable.

The food you choose for elders should be nutritious and delicious, the food you choose for relatives should be economical and affordable, the food you choose for leaders should give face, and the food you choose for friends should imply auspiciousness and joy.

Although there are many things to pay attention to, there are also many trivial matters.

Others look forward to the Chinese New Year because they want to have a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner with their family.

For Ye Ming, daily life is more nourishing than the New Year celebrations for ordinary people. Only the New Year atmosphere gives him something to look forward to.

Lunch was just a casual meal, and the reunion dinner in the evening was the highlight.

The night gradually enveloped the city, and every household was brightly lit. On New Year's Eve, everyone sat around the fire to stay up all night.

"The last dish is braised hairtail fish. Wait a moment, I'll light the firecrackers before we start."

Ye Ming took out the firecrackers he had prepared long ago from the house. The ground was covered with red debris, as brilliant as brocade, which meant bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, and was called "Mantanghong" (a red house full of happiness). One should also set off a bunch of firecrackers when opening the door on the first day of the new year, which was called "Kaimenhong" (a red start).

Young people may not care about this, but the elderly attach great importance to these customs. It has nothing to do with superstition, but is just to seek good luck and hope for a smooth year.

In an instant, the sound of firecrackers rang out in the yard, and Xiaoxin covered her ears and laughed happily.

The entire city seemed to wake up at this moment.

Tasting delicacies that are rarely seen in everyday life, no matter how many complaints there are in life, at this moment, people's faces will be filled with long-lost smiles.

"Our New Year's Eve dinner is so sumptuous!"

The deaf old lady was home alone, so He Yuzhu went out of his way to help her over.

"The old lady hasn't even started eating yet, Yushui, why are you so anxious? Do you like these dishes?"

"Don't rush to eat, Zhuzi, let me ask you, did you make a scene in front of Ye Ming again today?"

Although it is not appropriate to mention unpleasant things during the New Year, the old lady is still thinking about them.

She knew Ye Ming's abilities very well, and also knew that he was a vengeful person.

Sha Zhu finally got out. If we provoke him again, we will probably lose our foothold in the end.

"Hey, why are you bringing this up on New Year's Day? I just said hello to him, I didn't make a fuss."

"It's good that there's no trouble."

Even though Sha Zhu denied it, the old lady didn't pursue the matter further.

"A real man can bend and stretch. You can't easily provoke that kid from the Ye family. And Yu Shui, you all have to remember that I have eaten more salt than you have eaten rice. You can't go wrong if you listen to me."

"Got it. I'll listen to you. Hurry up and start eating. The food won't taste good if it gets cold."

Sha Zhu agreed to the old lady's words, but no one knew whether he really took it seriously.

Every family has its own difficulties.

After more than a month of adjustment, Liu Haizhong finally recovered.

Deputy Director Li finally paid off his debt, but because one month's salary was deducted, his family didn't even have a decent meal for the New Year.

"What are we going to eat? Dad, you are the deputy director of the steel mill now, you can't live in such a shabby way, right?"

Liu Guangtian fiddled with the only piece of pork in the bowl and couldn't help complaining.

He usually acts arrogant and conceited, but this year he lived even worse than the Jia family in the Central Courtyard.

"Stop talking nonsense. Eat it if you want. Pay me five dollars a month from now on."

"Why should I pay? I only make 18 yuan a month!"

"You just eat and drink for free at home. If it weren't for you two little bastards, how could I, a deputy director and the most important person in the hospital, not even have a piece of hairtail to eat during the New Year?"

"Come on, come on, why are you talking about this on New Year's Day?"

Aunt Er came out to mediate at the right time.

I just felt a little hopeful about this day, but I had to bring up the past again during the Spring Festival.

Liu Haizhong didn't say much.

There are always people who are happy and people who are sad in this world.

The clock struck midnight on time, and the wheel of time moved forward silently.

Listening to the sound of firecrackers exploding one after another, Ye Ming's mind appeared the figure of a certain person, and he fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning.

It was exactly six o'clock.

As the sky brightened, the city woke up to the sound of firecrackers.

The enthusiasm of the people dispelled the severe cold. Ye Ming struggled on the bed for a while, but finally reluctantly lifted the quilt.

The crackling sound also woke Xiaoxin up.

"Let's sleep in tomorrow. We have to go out early today to pay New Year's greetings."

After breakfast, Ye Ming changed Xiaoxin into new clothes and went out with gift bags of different sizes.

When he meets a few familiar neighbors in the yard, he will go up to them and say hello with a smile.

Xiaoxin spoke very eloquently, calling uncles, aunts, grandparents affectionately, and soon her pockets were filled with red envelopes and candies.

Having tasted the sweetness, the little girl couldn't stop smiling.

After greeting the neighbors in the yard, Ye Ming led Xiao Xin towards Yanzhi Lane.

The streets were crowded with people, most of whom were visiting the streets to pay New Year's greetings. It is rare to see such a lively scene on ordinary days.

According to custom, the son-in-law has to wait until the second day of the New Year to visit.

But Ye Ming and Ran Qiuye haven't gotten married yet, so they are following the etiquette for the younger generation.

“Sister Ran!”

Hearing the shout, Ran Qiuye turned around.

Seeing the figure she missed day and night, the woman smiled.

He then affectionately pulled Xiaoxin to his side.

"Oh, Xiaoye and Xin are here!"

Hearing the noise, Ran's father and mother came out with smiles on their faces.

After greeting each other and drinking a cup of hot tea at home, Ye Ming took Ran Qiuye and prepared to set off.

As the wedding is just around the corner, it is natural for the family of three to be complete and neat when visiting.

The Polan Hou family was nearby, so Ye Ming went to their house first on the way.

Let Xiaoxin call Uncle Hou obediently a few times.

This girl is naturally likable and can say nice things without being taught.

"No wonder you always take Xiaoxin with you wherever you go. You must have received a lot of red envelopes, right?"

"Hey, it's Chinese New Year, the purpose is to have fun."

Hou Paolian was generous for once and picked out a few small items from his collection for Xiaoxin to choose from.

"Mr. Hou, this is very kind of you. I have these things too. They are everywhere on the street. Xiaoxin has very high standards now."

Ye Ming's sudden remark made the warm atmosphere in the room instantly become awkward.

"Hey, all over the street? You are good, where did you learn to be so picky? The style of this bracelet is not good, but it is also an old item from the Qing Dynasty. And that enamel bowl, go find the same one on the street now. Are these treasures not up to your taste?"

Hou Polan is impatient and never admits defeat.

In the collecting community of this city, he had never been looked down upon like this.

"That's not right. You look like you came prepared today. Well, for Xin's sake, what do you want?"