Green Bamboo Green - Blossoms on the Moshang

On the early morning of New Year's Eve, Fang's father got up early to sort out the New Year's gifts to be brought back to the countryside of Ping'an Town, the good wine brought by his son-in-law, and the good cigarettes given by his friends. Friends still occasionally communicate with each other.Plus the whole box of fruit, the leg of lamb frozen in the balcony, and the soft cake that the elderly love to eat.There is no need for pork. Uncle Fang Qingqing’s family killed pigs this year, and the meat is much more delicious than those sold in supermarkets in the city.

Fang's mother dug out the new clothes bought for the elderly and children, prepared red envelopes, and stuffed the money one by one.

When Fang Qingqing and Fang Ruzhen got up, they saw the large and small bags piled up in the hallway.Both of them got used to it, and hurriedly lined up to wash up. Fang's mother had already made breakfast, waiting for them to eat together.

While eating, Fang Ruzhen swallowed a mouthful of porridge, remembered something and said, "Dad, when we arrive in Ping'an Town, let's buy more firecrackers and fireworks at the market. Last year, the two eldest nephews didn't have enough. Gone."

Father Fang smiled and said, "Buy more for everyone, and buy more burning paper."

Fang Ma said from the side: "Last year you set off firecrackers and almost set the barn on fire. This year, go farther and go to the South Dao Pond to set it off."

Fang Ruzhen was a little dissatisfied: "Then grandparents won't be able to see it."

Mother Fang thought about it, so she didn't say anything else.

Fang Qingqing also sorted out the things she brought back and put them at the door, ready to take them back to the countryside of Ping'an Town together.There are Yuhua tea, jade belt cake, etc. that Cheng Jian stuffed in, as well as the fudge and special snacks she bought in Shencheng, which is also a full box.

Father Fang cheerfully tied things up, fearing that there would be too many things and they would be scattered in a while.Fang's mother is also sincerely happy. Fang Qingqing's grandparents passed away early. Although she has also become a mother and a grandma, the days of having elders to rely on make people feel more at ease. Filial piety is a very blessed thing.

After eating, Fang's mother put all the food that couldn't fit in the refrigerator on the balcony to freeze, and didn't come back for several days, so as not to spoil it.Fang Ruzhen and Fang's father put up the Spring Festival couplets together, and Fang Qingqing quickly cleaned the house.Then everyone dressed neatly, took a new look, checked the water and electricity at home, and set off with their bags and bags.

Fang Ruzhen drove, and arrived in Ping'an Town in about an hour. Several people parked their cars near the market, but they couldn't drive in. There were people everywhere, and they breathed out white gas when they talked. After standing for a long time, there are frost flowers on the hat and eyebrows.

Father Fang and Fang Ruzhen were about to go to the market to buy something. Fang Qingqing glanced at it, and she wanted to go too. In fact, she hadn't been to the market very often, so she was a little curious.Seeing her appearance, Mother Fang said, "You guys go, I'll stay in the car." In fact, it's okay to go, but there are people coming and going nearby, and there are even carriages, so it would be better if someone looks after them.

So Father Fang led Fang Qingqing and Fang Ruzhen into the market. Some sold candied haws, some sold fried cakes, frozen fish and meat were lined up on plastic sheets, and of course there were those selling ice cream and popsicles. On the side of the road, it is preserved at room temperature with Northeast characteristics.

Father Fang seldom led his children to the streets, and he seemed very happy, pointing out to them everywhere, what this is for, and what that is for.It's easy to meet acquaintances in a small place, and neighbors in nearby villages are also setting up stalls. Father Fang greeted them warmly and wished each other New Year's greetings. Fang Qingqing and Fang Ruzhen hurriedly called uncle.The other party will smile generously, and then pick up something and give it to the siblings.They hastily and politely declined, it is not easy to earn some money in such cold weather, how could they be ashamed to ask for it.Father Fang looked at it with a smile, and then signaled them to accept it. When he left, he took the opportunity of shaking hands and stuffed the money into the pocket of the other party's cotton coat, and said with a smile: "Brother, I have received my heart. For the New Year's Eve, I will give it to my family." Buy a few pieces of candy for my little grandson." He didn't refuse any more, and when they passed by, he could still hear a few people say: "Old Fang's family is kind, and the daughters and children are all growing up well."

After buying firecrackers and burning paper, I also bought some green vegetables. There are still relatively few green vegetables in the village in winter.When they arrived at the entrance of the market, Fang Qingqing said to buy some candied haws, and she said to buy some, she bought twenty, which almost wrapped up the haystacks.The uncle who sold the candied haws was a little at a loss. He didn't know how to ask her to take it away. In the end, Father Fang made a move. He found a foam box next to the fruit seller, inserted the candied haws into it, and brought it back.

The trunk was full, and most of the back seats were filled. Fang Qingqing and Fang's mother huddled together, finally got into the car, and continued to set off.

After the car drove up the village road, there were sounds of firecrackers, barking dogs, red couplets with blessing characters on both sides, and smoke from every household, but Fang Qingqing still clearly felt that the countryside was really getting dilapidated day by day.Father Fang sat in the passenger seat and kept looking outside, but didn't say much. He grew up here, so maybe the feeling is more obvious.

In about 10 minutes, the car arrived at the entrance of the village where Fang Qingqing's grandpa's house was located. As soon as the car passed the South Road, he saw the gate of the grandparents' house was open, and several people were standing in the courtyard.

The car stopped at the gate of the courtyard, because the uncle and the hall brother had already come out to welcome them, and everyone got out of the car, calling each other for New Year's greetings.

The hall brother smiled and said, "Grandpa was staring at the window all morning. He wanted to sit by the door and wait. It was too cold, so we didn't dare to let him out."

Father Fang smiled and talked, and walked quickly into the yard. When he reached the door of the room, grandma just opened the door and came out. Seeing Father Fang and Mother Fang, she smiled and said, "I'm back."

Everyone hurriedly helped her to walk into the house. Although grandma is still in good shape, the old man will catch a serious cold in winter, so he needs to be extra careful.

The family entered the house and paid New Year's greetings to their grandparents. At this time, Fang Ruzhen also drove the car into the yard, and moved the things he bought into the house with his cousins.The food for cooking was moved directly into the kitchen, and the sweets and cakes were placed on the table and on the kang. Mother Fang gave everyone the clothes one by one, and there was constant laughter in the room. Grandpa took the fudge and immediately opened it for the Three great-grandchildren, but saw that the three children were already eating candied haws.The uncle took the wine that Father Fang handed over, and his wrinkled face was red with a smile.

The whole family sat down and asked about each other's recent situation. Fang Qingqing was the farthest from home, so she inevitably received the most questions, and Fang Qingqing answered them patiently.The room was warm, the windows were bright and clean, and laughter continued.

It was almost noon when they arrived. Generally, the main meal on New Year's Eve is at two or three o'clock in the afternoon, and more dumplings are eaten at ten o'clock in the evening, so that they will not be hungry during the vigil.

After talking for a while, the auntie started to cook, and Mother Fang and Fang Qingqing also helped.So, the uncle and the second cousin made sauerkraut stewed with big bones in the yard. They built a stove in the yard when they were slaughtering pigs, and now they just continue to use it.Mother-in-law Fang's mother and sister-in-law cooked some meat dishes such as chicken, fish, and lamb in the kitchen pots in the two courtyards. Fang Qingqing cooked a few vegetables and steamed a bowl of custard with grandma's small gas stove.

Father Fang shaved Grandpa Fang Qingqing's head in the house, wiped it clean with a hot towel, and cut his nails. Then, when the sun was shining at noon, he dressed up and came out with him, and sat at the door to watch the excitement in the yard.

Fang Ruzhen followed the eldest brother and led his nephews and nieces to put up Spring Festival couplets, usually before lunch.Couplets and door gods are pasted at the gate, Spring Festival couplets and blessing characters are pasted on all places with doors in the yard, corresponding four-character spring strips are pasted on stables, wells, warehouses, and stoves. Prosperity, safety in the house, happiness when you go out' and so on.

The family stopped raising pigs for a long time. Fang Ruzhen took the spring strips of "juan" and didn't know where to stick them. When he saw the big pot of stewed pork, he stuck them on the stove in the yard.The uncle watched the second cousin's skill in chopping firewood, turned around and saw the 'full pig's circle' pasted next to the big pig bone, and laughed and scolded: "Stinky boy, how can it be posted here, this fucking should be 'full of fat pigs'. "

The children in the yard laughed like crazy, and the grandfather laughed so hard that he knocked on his walking stick.Grandma came out wearing new clothes, looked at the scarlet letters on the stove and said, "Tie it, post it, it's Chinese New Year today, wherever it is good to post it."The big hall brother smiled foolishly, took a spring note for safe travel, and pasted it on Fang Ruzhen's car.

The small rural courtyard in winter is full of fireworks. Fang Qingqing stood by the door, watching all this with a smile, remembering the feelings she wanted to share with others many years ago, she took out a few photos with her mobile phone: The uncle bending over to add firewood, Fang Ruzhen running wildly in the yard, his nephews and nieces, the grandpa and grandma smiling in the sun, and the snow-covered fields and tree-lined roads not far away.She sent the photo to Cheng Jian and wrote a sentence: This is the place where I was born.