Time Traveling: The Man and Wife Heads the House

During the Chinese New Year, Gu Xihe naturally wanted to take Zhang Chi back to his old house.Zhang Chi worried that Sun Zheng would be too lonely and deserted by himself, so he invited him to celebrate the New Year together, but Sun Zheng's company refused.

"I'm just a clerk in a teahouse, how can I go to the boss's house to celebrate the New Year?"

Zhang Chi pretended to be angry, "What are you talking about? Yesterday you said you were my brother, why did you become the boss today? Since we are brothers, why can't we celebrate the New Year together?"

Sun Zheng knew that he was doing it for his own good, and he also knew that he was not really angry, so he hesitated, "Uncle Cui asked me to go to his house for dinner, and I have already agreed."

Zhang Chi thought for a while, Cui Jingshun only had one daughter, so of course she wouldn't come back during the Chinese New Year, Cui Jingshun was also at home with his wife, so it would be appropriate for Sun Zheng to go to his house.The two of them have worked together for so long, and they have never blushed. It was no surprise that Cui Jingshun invited him home for the New Year.

"Okay! Since you agreed, I won't force you. This is a tael of silver. When you go to Uncle Cui's house, don't empty your hands. Also, I don't know what you want to do to Cui'er. If you have the heart, give it to her." And buy something."

Sun Zheng blushed, and just said: "Zhang Chi, I have money."

Zhang Chi smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "I know you are rich, so this is a little bit of my heart! I wish you a happy new year in advance. Sun Zheng, don't think so much, and look forward. You can still look forward to the future yes, isn't it?"

Sun Zheng watched Zhang Chi walk out of the shop slowly, and sighed in his heart, such a good Zhang Chi, he was really reluctant to leave!

Gu Xihe felt that when he went home for the New Year this year, he didn't have the guilt and sadness of previous years, but only joy and pride. He and Zhang Chi finally saw the moon and the moon.Although the family is separated, they have a simple but warm hut, Xiaoan goes to school, and the teahouse is also running well.

Of course, these are all Zhang Chi's credit, but under Zhang Chi's repeated emphasis, he can already say without changing his face that these achievements are the result of the joint efforts of the two of them.

For this new year, Zhang Chi made new clothes for the family of three half a month in advance, and started buying new year's goods.

In the previous life, Zhang Chi was particularly envious of family reunions during the Chinese New Year, when children wore new clothes, held firecrackers, and had endless snacks.When he grows up, he is alone. Even if he has money, he has no desire to wear new clothes. Who will he show them to?Now that he has a family and a child, he can finally realize his childhood dream.

This is the first time for Zhang Chi to celebrate the New Year here, and he really wants to know how the New Year here is different from his previous life.

Gu Xihe only thought that he had lost his memory, so he couldn't remember, so he patiently explained to him.

"To celebrate the New Year here, we have to clean up several days in advance, make new clothes, and prepare food for the New Year, such as fish, meat, vegetables, candies, etc. We also need to make some pasta, such as big steamed buns, small steamed buns, rice cakes, For Hanamaki, rich people will prepare more tricks. On New Year’s Eve, all sons and daughters-in-law will go to the ancestral hall to sacrifice, and then the family will get together and have a reunion dinner. After the son, young people New Year's greetings to parents and elders, New Year's greetings, and New Year's greetings to relatives and friends the next day... That's about it. By the way, the married daughter returns to her natal home in the third grade of junior high school. Do you want to go back?"

"Of course not." Zhang Chi was decisive.

The current Gu Xihe naturally wouldn't force him, this matter has just passed, and he won't bring it up again in the future.

After Zhang Chi heard what Gu Xihe said about the New Year, he felt that it was similar to what he knew in his previous life, but it was more about going to the ancestral hall to worship.To be honest, he has never seen it before, and he is quite looking forward to it.But Gu Xihe didn't let him go, he was afraid that after Zhang Chi lost his memory, he wouldn't be able to recognize the people in the clan, there would be so many people talking, and he didn't know what gossip would come out.

He asked Gu Zuocheng for leave, saying that Zhang Chi had caught a cold, had a fever and cough, and couldn't go out, so he insisted on not letting him go.

Zhang Chi really wanted to broaden his horizons, but Gu Xihe's concerns were justified, so he honestly stayed at home for a day.He did catch a little cold, but other than a little cough, nothing serious.In the evening, Gu Xihe and Xiao An specially went home to pick him up, and the three of them officially went to the old house of the Gu family.

As soon as she entered the gate of Gu's house, Mrs. Gui greeted her.Smiling, he took the gifts from Gu Xihe and Zhang Chi, and welcomed them into the house.

Aunt Gui looked at Zhang Chi a few more times, "Second Young Madam has indeed lightened up a bit, is there no serious health problem?"

Zhang Chi thanked him and said he was much better.

"That's good. It's been very cold these days. The Second Young Master and the Second Young Madam are weak, so you should pay more attention."

Gu Xi and Lian Lian agreed.

Aunt Gui laughed and said, "Second Young Master and Second Young Madam are both knowledgeable people, so it's fine if you don't think I'm long-winded."

"Of course not. Mrs. Gui, I will ask you how to cook pear soup some other day!"

Aunt Gui only felt that the Second Young Madam seemed to be a different person now. Not only did she have a much warmer demeanor, she also spoke more politely.

She couldn't help admiring: "The second young master and the second young wife are getting more and more handsome, and the young master has also grown taller!"

After Xiao An went to school for half a year, her whole person has changed a lot, but at such a young age, she has a somewhat dignified aura.

Gu Xihe looked at his changes and was very surprised.In private, she asked Zhang Chi quietly, "Brother Chi, what is Xiao An's background? I think this son must be extraordinary when he grows up."

Zhang Chi rubbed his head, but couldn't think of anything, so Gu Xihe had no choice but to give up.But for Xiao An, he paid more and more attention to it.When we get along with him, we often talk about poems, songs, essays, miscellaneous essays, Gu Xihe has read so many books in Yunshan Academy, and has extraordinary knowledge, so Xiaoan's progress is getting faster and faster, even the teachers in the school say that in two days In [-], he couldn't teach this child.

Zhang Chi pulled Xiao An into the door, Gu Xicai and Gu Xibao were talking with Gu Zuocheng and Gu Lishi, seeing them coming in, Gu Xibao stood up and greeted them with a smile.

Zhang Chi and Gu Xihe first greeted Gu Zuocheng and Gu Li Shi, and then greeted Gu Xicai and Gu Xibao before sitting down.

Gu Zuocheng looked at Zhang Chi, "Is the second child's health better?"

Zhang Chi bowed his body, "Thank you father for your concern, I'm fine now."

"Yeah. That's good. Don't rely on your youth and neglect to take care of your body. You and the second child are too thin. Sister Gui, when the second young master returns, bring them some tortoise jelly and let them take good care of themselves." Make up."

"Yes, sir."

Gu Xihe got up and thanked: "Thank you, dad."

At this time, Dabao ran out from the back room, holding a few pieces of candy in one hand and a few firecrackers in the other. When he saw Xiaoan, his eyes lit up and he ran over immediately.Two chubby little hands stretched out in front of Xiao An, fawning on him: "Xiao An, you eat candy!"

Xiao An looked at the hand in front of her with disgust, and said lightly, "Thank you Brother Dabao, I won't eat it."

Dabao was not discouraged at all, "Then... shall we play with firecrackers?"

"Don't go."

Seeing that Xiao An is indifferent to him, Dabao clings to him even more.

"Xiao An, come with me? It's so boring to sit with adults. Little Bao'er is crying and panicking. Let's go out and play!"

Xiaoan really doesn't like to stay with adults, she can't understand what she says, and she has to obey the rules.

He looked at Zhang Chi questioningly, Zhang Chi nodded at him, and then he went out with Dabao.

Gu Zuocheng briefly asked about his sons' business affairs, and was very satisfied when he saw that all his sons had married wives and had children, and they were considered successful in their careers.

"Today is New Year's Eve, a day for family reunion, and our family is also reunited. Xicai, Xibao, you must have a drink with me tonight!"

Gu Xibao's face was full of grievances: "Father, I should have known that I can't drink like the second brother. You know that I can't drink you, but you still drink me every time."

Gu Zuocheng stared, "You know your second brother can't drink, and you still cling to him? Are you promising? Besides, your elder brother hasn't said anything yet!"

Gu Xibao curled his lips, "Brother is amazing! He always falls asleep after drinking two cups. I can't learn his skills. Besides, my family Xiaoyuan has to take care of the children and can't drink. I don't even have a helper." It's all gone."

Gu Xicai laughed loudly, "Third brother! When I was drinking with the old man, you were still wearing crotch pants!"

Gu Xibao blushed, "Where is it?"

Gu Zuocheng snorted coldly, "What? Don't you want to drink with me?"

Gu Xibao hurriedly said: "Of course not, it's just, I don't drink too much, and I'm afraid of losing face in front of your old man."

Zhang Chi smoothed things over with a smile: "Xibao, it's okay, I'll drink with you and accompany our father. Besides, we're all a family, so we don't want to lose face."

Gu Zuocheng looked at Zhang Chi in surprise, "Second daughter-in-law, you have been married for so many years, and you haven't had a drink with me yet! Since you say that, it must be because you can drink well? Then you have to have a good drink so you don't get drunk. Not return!"

Zhang Chi said yes, but Gu Xihe was worried, so he tugged on his sleeve quietly, and said in a low voice, "Can you do it?"

Zhang Chi knew that he was worried about himself, and his heart was warm, but he couldn't help teasing him. When people were not paying attention, he whispered in his ear: "I can do it, don't you know the best?"

Gu Xihe couldn't help but blush, and quickly looked around at the people around him. Seeing that no one noticed them, he felt relieved, but still lowered his head.

After chatting a few more homely things, Zhang Chi got up and said, "Father, when the business of the teahouse was not good this year, I borrowed 30 taels of silver from you. Sorry for my lack of ability, I can only pay you back now."

After speaking, he took out a bank note from his pocket, walked over and put it on the tea table in front of him.

Gu Xicai and Wang Yinghong knew that Zhang Chi had borrowed money from the old man, so they were embarrassed to look at him and lowered their heads.Gu Xibao didn't know about it, and there was a discrepancy on his face, and he didn't speak.

Gu Zuocheng looked down at the bank note, and his face turned dark immediately, "Zhang Chi, is this amount wrong? I borrowed you 30 taels back then."

Gu Xicai and Wang Yinghong raised their heads at the same time and looked at each other. Could it be that Zhang Chi paid less money?

Zhang Chi smiled and said: "Father, you were willing to trust me and lend me money at that time. It was really a gift in the snow. So this extra money is a little bit of love for you, and it is my filial piety to you from Xihe."

Gu Zuocheng's tone softened, "Zhang Chi, I know you have a strong temper, and you won't come to borrow money unless you have to. I'm your father. Now that I know, I will help you with this favor. Your business has improved. , I feel relieved. However, even if you make money, you can’t spend it recklessly. You have to anticipate whether there will be new problems next year and plan ahead. Money is not everything, but having more is always an extra layer of protection .”

"Thank you father for teaching."

"You're a smart man, so I won't say much more. I'll accept the money." Gu Zuocheng glanced at Gu Xicai and Gu Xibao brothers, and said slowly, "I once said that brothers should help each other .Don’t just see your immediate interests, but think about it in the long run. Everyone will encounter difficulties. If you don’t help others, how can you expect others to lend a helping hand when you are in trouble?”

Both Gu Xicai and Wang Yinghong blushed, and Gu Xihe hurriedly made a siege, "Father, when we went to the ancestral hall today, all the uncles praised us as three brothers for being united and friendly, and we never quarreled or fought. They all said that you educated well, and that you set an example for the eldest brother." good."

Gu Zuocheng finally showed joy on his face. At this moment, Mrs. Gui came over and said that dinner was ready.

He stood up and said, "For this meal, your mother and two daughters-in-law have been busy for a long time, let's go, let's go eat!"

Zhang Chi looked at Gu Xihe, could it be that his two daughter-in-laws have come early and are cooking?Not only did I come late, but I didn't do anything, isn't it inappropriate?

Gu Xihe shook his head with a smile, and quietly held his hand, "They won't care about it."

Zhang Chi grabbed his hand, squeezed it, and then let go.Sure enough, I saw him blushing again.Zhang Chi's heart was itchy, and he wished he could hold him in his arms and kiss him, but at this moment he could only endure it.

Looking at the old man Gu, Gu Xicai and Gu Xibao who were walking in front, he didn't dare to flirt anymore, otherwise he would be the one who felt uncomfortable.

At the dinner table, he saw Wang Yinghong.She was wearing gold belt and silver, her face was full of joy, and her figure was a little bit fat. She thought that after reconciling with Gu Xicai, she would not have any new troubles.

Gu Zuocheng called everyone to sit down, and then said: "In a big family, there are many people and many rules. Men and women sit at separate tables. Our small family doesn't need so many rules. It's more lively when we sit together. Come on, everyone Raise the wine glass, for the reunion of our family, for a more prosperous life in the coming year, cheers!"

"Thank you father!"

Glasses full of wine collided with each other, making a crisp sound.

Zhang Chi picked up the wine glass and smelled a strong aroma of wine, bowed his head and took a big sip.

The mellow rice wine aroma, although spicy in the mouth, has a soft taste and a long aftertaste.Although he didn't drink much baijiu, he couldn't help but praise, "Good wine!"

Gu Zuocheng put down his wine glass, and said, "You're a smart wine, this is really good wine. I've been cellaring Daughter Hong for 18 years!"

Zhang Chi was puzzled, "Daughter red? Isn't that wine made only when there are daughters in the family?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Zuocheng and Gu Xicai burst out laughing, while Gu Xibao was full of grief and indignation.

"Second brother-in-law, did you do it on purpose?"

Zhang Chi didn't understand why Gu Xibao was so excited, and asked Gu Xihe with suspicious eyes, Gu Xihe glanced at him with a smile, trying to comfort him, and then looked at Gu Xibao.

"Xibao, Brother Chi didn't mean to laugh at you, he really doesn't understand the origin of this wine."