Siheyuan: I just want to live

The next morning, when the sky was just beginning to turn pale, Chen Feng, who had not slept all night, could not wait to knock on everyone's door, waking up those who were still immersed in their sleep.

After a busy day, everyone sat around the dining table and hurriedly ate breakfast. Afterwards, they dressed neatly and were full of energy.

Everyone carried the sacrificial supplies that had been prepared long ago and boarded the van carefully. The van started slowly and drove towards Babaoshan.

After a not-so-short drive, we finally arrived at our destination - Babaoshan.

Chen Feng skillfully found a suitable spot to park the car, then opened the door and got out first. He stretched his stiff body, then turned around and took out the sacrificial items from the car.

At this time, other people also got out of the car. The family, carrying large and small bags, marched towards the mountain like a small team.

Along the way, the fresh mountain air made people feel relaxed and happy, but no one was in the mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery. They just wanted to get to the cemetery as soon as possible. After an unknown amount of time, they finally arrived at the cemetery located on the mountainside.

Chen Feng gently put down the items in his hands and began to arrange the sacrificial items one by one in an orderly manner.

When everything was ready, he turned around, looked gently at Chen Yue and Chen Xiao who were standing behind him, and spoke softly.

"Xiao Yue, Xiao Xiao, come over here, I'll tell you which ancestors of our family are buried here."

Chen Feng walked to the first tombstone, gently stroked the words on the tombstone with his hand, and spoke to the two children solemnly.

"This is your great grandfather's tomb. Back then, your great grandfather went through a lot of hardships and endured a lot of difficulties to support our family..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Yue and Chen Xiao nodded obediently, then knelt down in front of the tomb without hesitation and kowtowed respectfully.

Then, Chen Feng moved to the second tombstone and continued to introduce: "This is the tomb of your great grandfather. When he was young, he was very powerful. People from all over the country would give him a thumbs up when they mentioned him..."

Similarly, when Chen Feng finished speaking, Chen Yue and Chen Xiao stood up again, kneeling down and kowtowed solemnly.

In this way, Chen Feng introduced the stories behind the tombstones one by one, while Chen Yue and Chen Xiao always listened carefully and knelt down and kowtowed devoutly after each introduction.

Chen Feng wondered in his heart, if the Chen family's parents and elders who were in the underworld knew that he now had a pair of children, I wonder what they would think, would they be filled with joy?

However, at this moment, Chen Feng could undoubtedly feel the joy that Chen Yue and her brother and sister expressed.

After completing the ancestor worship ceremony, Chen Feng drove the van he had just bought and slowly brought everyone back to the courtyard.

When the car came to a steady stop, everyone got out and filed into the yard. Chen Feng went straight to his room without stopping. He was so tired that he needed to have a good sleep to recover his energy.

Just when Chen Feng went back to the house to rest, Lou Xiao'e and Jin Ling were sitting idly in the living room, looking at the scenery in the yard with boredom.

Time passed minute by minute. Lou Xiao'e, who had been silent for a long time, could no longer suppress her curiosity. She turned to look at Jin Ling beside her and asked softly.

"Sister Jinling, is it always like this during the New Year? You become idle in the afternoon?"

Hearing Lou Xiao'e's question, Jin Ling nodded slightly to show her agreement, and then replied slowly: "That's right, our family does this during the New Year. It was only a little busy this morning because we needed to go to the ancestral tomb to worship our ancestors."

"After the ancestor worship is over and we return home, there will basically be nothing important to do, so I will naturally have some free time."

Listening to Jin Ling's answer, Lou Xiao'e first raised the corners of her mouth slightly, then nodded gently to show her approval.

Then, her lively eyes sparkled with excitement, and she turned to Jin Ling and suggested, "Sister Jin Ling, how about we go out and have some fun?"

Jin Ling was slightly stunned by Lou Xiao'e's sudden idea. After a little hesitation, she asked, "Go out to play? But where should we go to play?"

Seeing Jin Ling's bewildered look, Lou Xiao'e immediately responded enthusiastically: "Of course, we should go to Tianqiao, Dashilan, or Dong'an Market! We can go wherever is bustling!"

As she spoke, Lou Xiao'e's eyes became brighter and brighter, as if she was already in those bustling and noisy places.

However, Jin Ling looked a little puzzled after hearing this and asked, "Are we going together?"

Obviously, she still had some concerns about this plan.

Hearing Jin Ling's question, Lou Xiao'e thought for a moment, then replied with a smile: "Why don't we bring the children along? Wouldn't it be better if everyone can have fun together?"

As soon as Lou Xiao'e finished speaking, Jin Ling frowned again and became worried: "But we are just two women with several children. Isn't this unsafe? Otherwise, why don't we call Chen Feng as well?"

After all, when traveling outside, Jin Ling feels that having a man around will always make her feel more secure.

Facing Jin Ling's worries, Lou Xiao'e seemed very calm. She waved her hand disapprovingly and said comfortingly: "Oh, Sister Jin Ling, don't worry too much! Xixi and the others are almost adults and can take care of themselves. We just need to keep an eye on Xiaoxu and Xiaoshuo."

"So, let's not wake Chen Feng up. He didn't sleep the whole night. Let him sleep a little longer in peace and comfort."

Lou Xiao'e spoke softly, her eyes full of tenderness and care, but also a little tired. It was obvious that she herself did not get enough rest last night.

After saying this, Lou Xiao'e turned her gaze to Jin Ling beside her, her face full of anticipation.

At this moment, she was as innocent as a child, her beautiful eyes blinking, as if she was anxiously waiting for Jin Ling to make the final decision.

When Jin Ling heard Lou Xiao'e's words, she was stunned for a moment, and then fell into deep thought. After a while, she nodded gently.

He agreed and said, "Well, okay, then let's do as you say. We won't disturb Chen Feng. It's more important for him to get some sleep."

After receiving Jin Ling's affirmative answer, Lou Xiao'e immediately said, "Great! Sister Jin Ling, in that case, how about we quickly call the children, pack up together, and then set off immediately?"

Then, Lou Xiao'e added enthusiastically: "In my opinion, we shouldn't go home for lunch today! I'll be the host this time, and I'll take everyone out to a restaurant and have a good, hearty meal!"

As she spoke, she licked her lips unconsciously, as if she was recalling the taste of the signature dishes of famous chefs that she had eaten when she was still in Beijing.

Facing such an excited Lou Xiao'e, Jin Ling always had a smile on her face and looked at her quietly, her eyes full of pampering and tolerance, and she had no intention of interrupting her at all.

So the two of them acted separately in tacit understanding. Lou Xiao'e walked towards the girls with a smile on her face. Her light steps seemed to step on cheerful notes.

On the other side, Jin Ling ran towards Xiaoxu and Xiaoshuo with brisk steps, calling their names constantly.

When the children heard the good news that they could go out and play, they instantly became excited as if fireworks were lit.

They cheered and packed up their beloved little things as quickly as possible.

Some children carefully put their favorite toys into their school bags, while others carefully pinned beautiful hairpins in their hair.

In a short while, every child was ready to welcome this happy day.

Before long, this group of energetic and vibrant people stepped out of their homes happily and joyfully and joined the bustling streets.

The streets were decorated with lights and colorful lanterns hung high. Red spring couplets were neatly posted on the doors of every house. Festive Chinese characters of "Fu" could be seen everywhere, and the air was filled with a strong New Year atmosphere.

They first came to the overpass, which was crowded with people and very lively! Various jugglers with special skills were performing hard.

There were thrilling high-wire walking, amazing fire-breathing performances, and fun magic shows... The children stared at the stage with their eyes wide open, afraid to miss any wonderful moment.

Seeing the children so happy, Lou Xiao'e couldn't help but feel happy. She generously took out a handful of change from her pocket and gave tips to those skilled performers.

Seeing this, the people around applauded and cheered, and the atmosphere became extremely warm for a while.

Afterwards, they came to Dashilan with great interest, where there were numerous shops and a dazzling array of goods.

The girls were full of curiosity and love for every item, as if they had walked into a fairy tale world. Exquisite hair accessories, cute dolls, beautiful clothes, etc., all made them excited.

Seeing the girls' eager eyes, Lou Xiao'e fulfilled her promise without hesitation and generously bought each of them the gadgets they had longed for.

After receiving the gifts, the girls' faces were filled with happy smiles, as beautiful as blooming flowers.

The last stop was Dong'an Market. After shopping for so long, everyone's stomachs were already growling!

Lou Xiao'e led everyone into a long-established restaurant with a long history. As soon as they entered the door, waves of tempting aroma hit their noses, making everyone salivate.

The waiter came over enthusiastically, arranged seats for them, and handed over the menu. Lou Xiaoe ordered a table full of sumptuous dishes, including fragrant roast duck, tender and juicy braised spareribs, refreshing and delicious stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and so on.

Soon, the delicious dishes were served one by one, and everyone couldn't wait to pick up their chopsticks and eat with relish. Laughter and joy echoed throughout the restaurant, and everyone ate with gusto and satisfaction.

After we had enough food and drink, the sun had gradually tilted towards the west. A gorgeous sunset glow appeared on the horizon, like a colorful ribbon dancing gently.

They dragged their slightly tired bodies and set out on the journey home. Although they were a little tired, everyone's heart was filled with joy and satisfaction.

Today's pleasant journey will become an unforgettable and beautiful memory deep in their minds.

When they got home, they found Chen Feng had woken up and was standing at the door waiting for them. Seeing everyone return safely and with smiles on their faces, Chen Feng couldn't help but smile too.