Counterattack in the chronology

Everyone gathered around laughing and joking, Gu Lichun saw that Uncle Lu and Ming Fei were not here, so he asked Zhao Zhijun, "Uncle Lu, won't you come to have the New Year's Eve dinner with us?"

Zhao Zhijun said: "He felt that he had already eaten at noon, so he was embarrassed to come again."

Tian Sanhong said: "Zhijun, please go and call again. This old uncle is a real person, and he is quite polite."

Zhao Zhijun put on his clothes and went out to call Uncle Lu.

After a while, Uncle Lu came with Ming Fei.

He said with some embarrassment: "I've been eating this all day, so I'm too embarrassed to come here."

Tian Sanhong smiled and said: "There are too many people and it's lively, why are you being polite to us?"

Ming Fei was overjoyed when he returned to the group of friends.She sat with Xiao Yu, her two heads were put together, chattering non-stop.

Uncle Lu brought a jar of rice wine and a jar of rice wine. Gu Lichun took them to the kitchen to warm them up. The rice wine can be enjoyed by both adults and children. He poured half a bowl for the children and let them taste it. Adults don’t need to limit it. .

The food is delicious, the wine is delicious, and the atmosphere is lively and harmonious.Everyone talked and laughed while eating.

The second grandmother in the family is the oldest and has the oldest seniority. Everyone respects her first, followed by Uncle Lu, and then Zhao Zhijun and Tian Sanhong.

Gu Lichun was also toasted, and his brothers and sisters came over to toast him in a serious way, and each of them gave a toast.

Everyone was in a good mood and looked like they were drinking happily. Gu Lichun drank a bowl of rice wine, and Uncle Lu poured him another bowl of rice wine.

After a few glasses of wine, Uncle Lu's chatterbox also opened up.

He looked at Zhao Zhijun and said earnestly, "Zhijun, I am relieved to see that you are doing well."

Zhao Zhijun said drunkenly, "Don't worry, uncle, I'm fine. Look at how wonderful your niece and daughter-in-law are. You can't find them even with a lantern. Next year you will have another granddaughter."

Uncle Lu smiled and said, "My niece and daughter-in-law are really nice."

Tian Sanhong was a little embarrassed by the praise, and said in his mouth: "Old uncle, eat more vegetables, this elbow is very tasty, you have to try it."

Uncle Lu took a sip of his wine and suddenly sighed, "I hope Mingliang's father can be like you in the future."

Uncle Lu's daughter-in-law died of illness last year, and now Lu Mingliang is studying with his father in the provincial capital, and will only come back during the summer vacation.Lu Mingfei was too young to take care of his son, so he could only be sent back to the farm for Uncle Lu to watch over.

Everyone was busy comforting him, and Uncle Lu waved his hand: "For those who celebrate Chinese New Year, don't talk about this, talk about something happy."

Uncle Lu turned his head and looked at Gu Lichun: "Little Gu, it seems that you can be promoted to another level after the next year, which is really good. You will be a field-level cadre when you are less than [-] years old. From now on, Zhijun will become your subordinate." .”

Zhao Zhijun: "..." It's true which pot is not opened and which pot is lifted.

Gu Lichun hurriedly said: "Why are subordinates not subordinates? I am young and inexperienced, and I have to rely on seniors like Uncle Zhao to advise and help me with many things."

Zhao Zhijun was quite satisfied with these words.

The New Year's Eve dinner lasted for more than an hour, and everyone was slightly drunk. After the meal, a few older children joined a table to play poker, while the younger ones watched the excitement.

They adults can make a table together, but their levels are uneven, and it doesn't make much sense to fight. They just sit together and chatter all over the world.

Uncle Lu seemed to have opened up his heart today, talking more than usual.He told Gu Lichun a lot of old stories about the old people on the farm, which opened Gu Lichun's eyes.

He told Gu Lichun, "I've been on the farm for so many years, and I've seen a lot of things. You are so outstanding, the higher you go, the easier it is to be envied by others. You must be careful."

After speaking, he said to Zhao Zhijun: "You have to help him well, he still has too little foundation in the farm. Even though it's just a farm, but the pool is shallow and the little monster is strong."

Zhao Zhijun nodded: "I understand."

Everyone chatted for a while, and the next activity was to distribute lucky money, which was the children's favorite part.Gu Lichun received four lucky money at once.He sent a red envelope to each of his six siblings, one yuan each, which was a huge sum of money.The children happily accepted it and carefully hid it in their schoolbags. Several of them began to plan what to buy next year.

Xiaoman wants to buy books, Lixia wants to buy comic books, Lidong needless to say, just wants to buy snacks.

After staying up until 10:12, everyone started to prepare dumplings and eat dumplings after [-] o'clock.Adults and children get started together, and don't care how well it is wrapped, anyway, the focus is on participation.

The dumplings are made in various ways, some are like straw hats, some are like turtles, and some are nothing like anything. The dumplings made by Gu Lichun are not bad, they look like ingots, beautiful and delicate.But he is not fast.The second grandma made the dumplings the fastest. Her fingers were flying, and she kneaded them into a beautiful dumpling in a blink of an eye.Tian Sanhong's speed is also fast.As for Uncle Lu, the dumplings were big and stupid. Gu Lichun gave him face and praised him for the generous and simple dumplings.

Zhao Zhijun's bag was also ugly, but Gu Lichun still praised him: "Uncle Zhao has improved, you have potential, just practice more in the future."

Zhao Zhijun looked at his uncle's bag, and felt that he really had potential.

An hour later, the dumplings were wrapped and put into the pot to boil.Because the New Year's Eve dinner is too rich, everyone is not too hungry at the moment, so we just go through the motions and eat a few dumplings for each person.However, there are exceptions to everything, Lidong actually ate a big bowl.Everyone is familiar with this.

After 12 o'clock, the sound of firecrackers began to ring incessantly, and they also went out to set off a firecracker battle.

The second half of the New Year's Eve was destined to be a torment for Gu Lichun, the sound of firecrackers was endless, he woke up from time to time, and did not sleep more deeply until dawn.

The next day is New Year's Day.After breakfast, children began to come to the door. Tian Sanhong had prepared a table of melon seeds, peanuts, and snacks. When the children came, they would grab a handful and put them in their pockets. Those who were close to each other would give a red envelope, and the money was not much. , for a dime or two, just have fun.

Children from other families visit their house, and Li Xia Li Dong and the others go to other people's house, anyway, they are visiting each other.Then the adults came, Zhao Gao's mother, sister Zhou, Jinfa and Guo Hongmei were the first batch.

Zhao Gao, Wu Fat, Xiao Sun Xiaokang and the others came together. Seeing that the living room was overcrowded, Gu Lichun asked Zhao Gao and the others to stay in their room.

Since Wu Pang entered the room, his mouth has not stopped, knocking peanuts for snacks.

As soon as Zhao Gao came in, he asked curiously: "Brother Gu, I heard that Deng Zhang invited you to dinner? Is it true?"

Gu Lichun asked back: "You know all of this?"

Zhao Gao smiled and said, "Many people are talking about this. I also heard that Lu Jinjin was so angry that he walked around your door for hours. It's not easy in the cold weather."

Sun Houyu gave a thumbs up: "Brother Gu, you are really amazing. There are not many people who can treat Deng Zhang."

Thinking of Lu Jinjin, Gu Lichun felt that this person was a bit crazy, so he told the three of them: "You should pay more attention to Lu Jinjin in the future, I think this guy is a little abnormal."

The three agreed together.

Wu Fatty's thoughts were still stuck on the last question, and he interrupted abruptly: "Brother Gu, Deng Zhang treats you, can you eat it?"

Gu Lichun: "I can eat whatever is invited."

Wu Fat thought for a while: "If he invites me, I won't necessarily go." Foodies also have principles.

Zhao Gao snorted: "You don't have to think about it, I promise he won't invite you."

Wu Fat glared at Zhao Gao.

Gu Lichun asked the four people how this year was, and the four people expressed their New Year speeches one after another.

Sun Houyu first said: "My family's New Year's Eve dinner is the most sumptuous ever, including chicken, duck and fish. There is also an unprecedented thing. This year's Chinese New Year, my parents did not train me, and praised me for my progress. Say I knew it earlier. Just let me hang out with you."

Wu Fat took the words: "It's useless if you come early, Brother Gu only came last year."

Sun Houyu said with a smile: "Brother Fat is right. —By the way, Brother Gu, my mother insisted on treating you to dinner. I told her that you are a cadre and you can't just go to an employee's house for dinner. It took me a long time to explain." , she just doesn’t understand why it’s not okay to invite friends to dinner during Chinese New Year.”

Gu Lichun said: "I won't go to eat, there is no way to do it, just show off to others."

Zhao Gao looked regretful: "Then Brother Gu, you don't want to eat our family's food?" Obviously, he was still able to eat at his house last year.

Gu Lichun smiled and said: "It's okay, I can't eat yours, you can come to my house to eat, when I finish meeting with relatives and I'm free, let's take some time to get together."

Everyone is naturally happy.

Zhao Gao was happy for a while, and then began to frown again. When Gu Lichun asked, he realized that he was urged to marry, and his mother was discussing the blind date for his three brothers.

"Aren't there two older brothers above you? Logically, you should be able to hide for a few more years, right?"

Zhao Gao said: "That's what I said too, but my mother said, if my brother can't find it, wouldn't it be a waste of time for the family, and we might as well go out on a blind date together, and we will meet each other."

While biting the fork, Wu Fatty sincerely suggested: "Old Zhao, you can go if your mother tells you to go. You usually have to go to a restaurant for a blind date. I just took the opportunity to have a big meal. I can accompany you. "

Zhao Gao couldn't stand Wu Fat's attitude of standing up and talking without back pain, so he rolled his eyes at him: "You can put it down, you think everyone is like you. Anyway, I don't want to go on a blind date, and I don't want to get married so early .”

Wu Pang seriously analyzed it to Zhao Gao: "Even if you go on a blind date, the woman doesn't like you, she doesn't like you, and you can't get married if you want to. So what do you have to worry about?"

Everyone: "..."

Zhao Gao was so angry that his eyes burned and his fists hardened.

Sun Houyu and Xiaokang quickly eased the atmosphere, and Xiaokang comforted Zhao Gao: "Brother Zhao, don't be angry, Brother Fat is just like this, don't be as knowledgeable as him."

After a few words of persuasion, Sun Houyu immediately changed the subject: "Hey, Sister Chen should be back in a few days. I don't know what to bring us delicious."

Sure enough, Wu Fat was very interested in this topic, and began to discuss with Xiaokang Sun Houyu enthusiastically what special snacks there are in the capital.The atmosphere gradually returned to normal.

Gu Lichun stayed at home until noon, and the people who visited the house dispersed one after another, leaving a pile of melon seeds and peanut shells on the ground.Because the rule here is that if you are not happy on the first day of the new year, you will sweep away your luck.Gu Lichun, who is obsessed with cleanliness, can't bear it, but the rules are like this, so he can only turn a blind eye.

Lunch on the first day of the new year was dumplings. Zhao Gao and Xiaosun lived on the farm, and Tian Sanhong didn't keep them.Xiaokang's family was out of town, so Tian Sanhong enthusiastically stayed with Xiaokang and Wu Pang for dinner at home. Xiaokang felt that it was inappropriate to have a meal during the Chinese New Year, so he said that he had already made an appointment with his partner in the pig farm, and Wu Pang hesitated and agreed.

There are three kinds of fillings for the dumplings at noon, pork and green onion, pork and cabbage, and tofu and cabbage fungus filling.Gu Lichun was tired of eating meat these days, and only ate a plate of vegetarian dumplings, which made Wu Pang very puzzled, that there are still people who are tired of eating meat.Brother Gu is really different from them, no wonder he is so smart.

After dinner, they began to discuss the matter of visiting relatives.Originally, on the second day of the new year, I would go to my grandma's house according to the rules, but my aunt's family would come tomorrow, so I had to postpone my visit to my grandma's house and change it to the third day of the new year.

On the second day of junior high school, Gu Hongyu's family of four arrived on time.The second grandma never stopped smiling when she saw her daughter's family. She touched Yang Zhuzhu's head for a while, and asked Yang Zhonghua for questions, but she couldn't get enough of it.Gu Lichun finally saw this cousin, Yang Zhonghua was tall and strong, he looked more like his aunt, with a round face and round eyes, looking very festive.

Yang Zhonghua came over and patted Gu Lichun on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Good guy, I almost didn't recognize you, why are you so tall?"

As he spoke, he confirmed to Gu Hongyu: "Mom, did Lichun look like this before? Why do I feel like a different person?"

Gu Hongyu thought for a while and said: "It seems that I used to be quite thin, but this is normal. Not only the girls have changed, but the boys have the same. He has grown up."

Second Mistress also said, "That's right, Zhonghua, you haven't seen him for several years, so of course you feel different."

Yang Zhuzhu ruthlessly pierced her brother: "Brother, everyone is getting better and better. You are different. Everyone says you are disabled."

Yang Zhonghua pretended to be angry and said, "Who said that? Where am I disabled? I'm handsome now, okay?"

Yang Zhuzhu insisted on her opinion: "I have photos here, I'll find them later for everyone to see."

Tian Sanhong came out and said a fair word: "Zhonghua has no disability, it is almost the same as when I was a child." It is similar, but his face shape is more cute on a child.

After everyone chatted for a while, Gu Hongyu began to distribute gifts to everyone.She bought Tian Sanhong a ginger-yellow woolen coat, which was bright in color and quite fashionable.

Tian Sanhong was taken aback by this expensive gift, and quickly said: "Hongyu, why did you give me such expensive clothes? I have new clothes."

Gu Hongyu stuffed the coat into her hand and said, "This coat looks fine on the surface, but it is actually flawed inside, and it is sold at a lower price than the market price. You can mend it with a sewing machine when you find time. It's alright, don't be polite to me, hurry up Go try it out and see if it fits."

Tian Sanhong went to the house to try it on, and the size was just right, and everyone smiled and praised it.

Gu Hongyu continued to take gifts out of the luggage bag while smiling.What she gave the second grandmother was a cotton coat, cotton trousers and woolen trousers.Then there are children’s, Xiaoman’s and Xiaoyu’s are relatively complete, including clothes, flowers and stationery, and clothes and food for Lidong and Lixia.

Gu Lichun wore a short black woolen overcoat. Yang Aiguo brought him half a box of books, most of which were related to farming.Seeing these books, Gu Lichun felt like a precious treasure, and quickly said: "Thank you, aunt and uncle, once I wear this clothes, it must be the most eye-catching on the farm; I have to digest this book carefully, and I will definitely improve a lot in business. .”

When he said this, everyone laughed.

The adults and children of the Gu family all had gifts, and Gu Hongyu did not forget that the two children of the Zhao family had the same things as Li Xia and Li Dong.What was given to Zhao Zhijun was cigarettes and wine.

Zhao Zhijun chatted with Yang Aiguo and Yang Zhonghua, and Yang Zhuzhu was telling his friends how he missed after parting.

Gu Lichun originally wanted to chat with his uncle and cousin for a while, but his aunt called him over.

It turned out that Gu Hongyu already knew about the second grandma's fall and injury years ago.

There were tears in the corners of her eyes, and she said in a complaining tone: "Mom, why didn't you tell me such a big thing?"

Then she said to Gu Lichun: "You are really a child, I called you and you didn't mention it."

Without Gu Lichun's explanation, the second grandma quickly said: "I didn't let him say it, don't blame him. I thought you couldn't ask for leave and come back. Didn't I tell you to make you worry? It’s not serious, and there are neighbors in the village to take care of me. Within two days, Lichun got a letter to pick me up and stay here until now, so I’ll be fine.”

Gu Hongyu said with emotion: "I'm so far away, I'm not as good as a neighbor. Fortunately, sister-in-law and Lichun are helping to take care of you."

The second grandma's injury caused Gu Hongyu's vigilance and thinking. She wanted to persuade the second grandma to live with them in the city, but the second grandma looked hesitant. She was used to staying in the country and really couldn't adapt to life in the city. .

The old man didn't want to go, and she couldn't force it either. She took the time to discuss with Yang Aiguo, and the two of them murmured for a while, and finally came up with a compromise.

Gu Hongyu came to discuss with Tian Sanhong and Gu Lichun, "My mother is getting older and older, and I don't feel at ease living alone. I'm afraid she won't be used to it when I take her to the city. I see that she really likes to be with you guys. Staying together. Sister-in-law, do you think this is okay? I will pay your family 20 yuan a month for living expenses, and let your mother live with you. I will come back to see her when I have time. If she wants to go to the city in the future, I will pick her up again Our home."

Tian Sanhong said: "Of course we are happy to live together. The adults and children in the family like her. Zhijun also said that if there is an old man in the family, it is like having a treasure. It is the living expenses that do not have to be paid. It seems outlandish to mention this."

Gu Hongyu resolutely said: "That won't work, your family is not Lichun, and there are four children, no, soon there will be five. The four of Xiaoman Lixia have no farm registration and no food supply, and they all rely on your little salary to support them. If I don't pay the living expenses, it would appear that I am ignorant."

One of the two resolutely refused to accept it, while the other insisted on giving it away. The two couldn't argue, so they had to call Gu Lichun to make a judgment.

Gu Lichun also looked embarrassed, his mother disagreed if he accepted it, and his aunt was not happy if he didn't accept it.

In the end, he had no choice but to make a compromise: "Mom, you see that my aunt is in a hurry, why don't you charge me a little?"

Gu Hongyu nodded with satisfaction: "That's right, Lichun is not a cadre for nothing, that's the reason."

Just as Tian Sanhong was about to speak, Gu Lichun said again: "Gu, you see, it is our duty and duty to be filial to Second Grandma. My mother didn't want to accept it. If you give more, she will feel sorry. Or else You can get it if you want it, and you can get it for five yuan a month."

Gu Hongyu gave Gu Lichun a blank look: "Will you settle accounts? Tell me, what can you buy for five yuan?"

Gu Lichun said: "Second Grandma is in good health. She helps us cook, she is dexterous, and she also helps us look after the children. How much does it cost to hire a nanny in the city? Second Mistress is even more advanced than that high-end nanny."

These words made everyone laugh again, and Second Grandma's face was even more joyful.

Gu Hongyu thought for a while and said, "That's 15 yuan a month, no less."

Gu Lichun said: "Just 10 yuan, I'll give you a discount."

Gu Hongyu burst out laughing, and didn't insist anymore.

The matter was settled just like that, Tian Sanhong didn't want it at first, but it seemed bad to refuse any further, so she simply gave up, thinking in her heart that she would spend more money for her second aunt in the future.

The second grandma will settle down on the farm from now on, and the things in the house will naturally be moved. Gu Hongyu discussed with her, planning to spend a day borrowing two ox carts to go home and move them all at once.

They decided to go back to move in the third day of junior high school, and it happened that Lichun's family was going to grandma's house in Tianjia Village on the third day of junior high school.

It's just that they haven't set off yet, but the grandma's family came to the farm first.It was only past nine o'clock, and the family must be on the road before dawn.

Tian Sanhong was surprised and delighted, went up to meet her and asked: "Mother, I said I haven't returned yet, why did you come here first?"

Grandma Tian smiled and said: "The road is too far, you are inconvenient, who is different? It's fine if you don't see people."

As soon as Grandma Tian came, the house became even more lively.

Everyone greeted each other and said hello.

On this day, Gu Lichun originally planned to stay at home with the guests.

Unexpectedly, the busier they got, the more people came to make trouble. Around 09:30, Lu Jinjin brought his assistant Xiao Fang to invite Gu Lichun to go with them to pay New Year's greetings to the leader.