fisherman legend

Chapter 139 New Year's Eve Dinner

The footsteps of the Spring Festival are approaching, and the town seems to be more lively than ever.Several main streets also began to become decorated with lights.The business in the night market street has been booming recently, and it is very noisy every day.

Stores with normal business on weekdays have also become prosperous these days.New Year's Eve business is undoubtedly the auspicious day that small town traders look forward to the most.Take advantage of the New Year's Eve to earn more money, and celebrate the New Year happily.

Taking advantage of his elder sister finally taking a break, the 29-year-old Zhuang Haiyang went back to Nanshan Island again.Pick all the fruits and vegetables that haven't been picked for a few days and put them into plastic boxes. The eggs that have been laid in the past few days are naturally picked up by Concubine Li.

If nothing unexpected happens, Zhuang Haiyang won't come back until around the fifth day of the lunar new year.Although my family has no relatives, Zhuang Haiyang, my cousin who moved out of the town back then, also wanted to go for a walk on behalf of my family.

Even in normal times, he didn't move around in private.But during the Chinese New Year, we will get together to have a meal.Most of those childhood playmates will be at home at this time.Although there is no contact in private, it can be seen that it is necessary to chat with the upper side.

After all, they are all people of the same surname, all of Zhuang's bloodline!

After finishing these tasks, Zhuang Haiyang said again: "Concubine Zi, accompany me to the Dragon King Temple to burn incense sticks!"

"it is good!"

If the Spring Festival is celebrated on the island, people in the village will come to the Dragon King Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings on New Year's Eve.But now that Zhuang Haiyang decided to celebrate the New Year in the town, he naturally didn't have time to come back specially, so it seemed necessary to offer incense sticks in advance.

Although both have received the ideological education of the new era, for Zhuang Haiyang, both of whom belong to the fishermen family, the blood inherited from their ancestors both warned them to respect the sea.It's not a belief, it's also an inheritance!

Seeing the burning incense candle, Zhuang Haiyang didn't wait long, and said immediately, "Go, get ready to go home!"

"Ok!"

During the few days in the small town, Concubine Li gradually became familiar with and adapted to this new environment.This year, no matter for Zhuang Haiyang or Li Zifei, it was a very unforgettable year.Well, the new year is about to begin!
What is different from the past is that Zhuang Haiyang, who returned to Hong Kong this time, finally did not see those fishmongers who had been waiting for a long time before the boat arrived.For fishermen and fishmongers, they have to enjoy a few days of Spring Festival holiday after a busy year.

Tie up the fishing boat, find the parked car, and pile up the picked fruits, vegetables and eggs in the car.On the day of visiting relatives and friends, these fruits, vegetables and eggs will also be sent out one after another.

Of course, there are not too many who are eligible to receive these gifts.At this moment, many tourists who have been to Nanshan Island look very happy and happy when they see the New Year's gift package delivered by express.

"Haha, the courier has finally arrived, fisherman, it's so interesting!"

"When I have time next year, I will go there again. These dried seafood are indeed good things!"

"It's rare for this salted fish to be generous. Yes, this friend is worth making!"

Before the new year, all the prepared dried seafood were sent by express delivery in the form of big gift packages.The tourists who received these gifts naturally looked very happy and heart-warming.Although the gift is light, the friendship is heavy!

Originally, they also contacted Zhuang Haiyang earlier, hoping to buy some of this homemade dried seafood in private.Unfortunately, these orders were declined.Now being given away for free, they are naturally overjoyed.

After receiving the calls from these tourists, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said, "Just don't be disgusted! Anyway, you have taken care of my business, so it's only natural to give me some gifts in return. Just don't talk about me in the future. Already!"

"How is this possible! You salted fish, I'm afraid you will be sure!"

Those who dare to fight with Zhuang Haiyang like this are undoubtedly tourists who have a good relationship.Like an old friend like Li Sihai, Zhuang Haiyang also mailed some eggs.Although the gifts were different, no one felt that there was anything wrong.

In the final analysis, it is Zhuang Haiyang's freedom to send it or not.If the relationship is not in place, if Zhuang Haiyang gives gifts casually, others will feel puzzled.It seems that a lot of money will be posted, but Zhuang Haiyang believes that these friends will bring him more returns in the future.

Friendship, there must be communication first, and then friendship.I believe everyone understands the principle of courtesy and reciprocity!

On New Year's Eve, brother-in-law Liu Haicheng and his family first cleaned their house, pasted up couplets and door gods, and then drove to Zhuang Haiyang's villa.When the brother-in-law's family arrived, Zhuang Haiyang also began to ask his brother-in-law for help.

Hang the red lanterns you bought under the eaves of your villa.The little girl who was watching from the side was also very curious: "Father, why do you have to hang red lanterns at Uncle's house?"

"Because it's Chinese New Year! Red lanterns should be hung during Chinese New Year, which symbolizes prosperity!"

"But our house, why didn't it hang up?"

Facing the little girl's curious inquiry, Liu Mingcheng could only patiently explain: "Our house is a building, so it's not easy to hang lanterns. When Dad buys a big house, let's hang lanterns for the New Year, okay?"

"Good! I like living in a big house!"

For Liu Mingcheng, he actually knew it in his heart.Based on his and his wife's income, it might be really difficult to buy such a private villa.Fortunately, my wife also said that if I really have a second child, I will definitely change houses by then.

If it really doesn't work, if you sell the house you are currently living in and borrow some more money to buy a villa with a poor location, it shouldn't be a big problem.If you really need money, you can ask Zhuang Haiyang to borrow some money, I believe it will not be a problem.

In the evening, the sound of firecrackers came from the villa area, which was relatively deserted in the past.Looking at the old sister and Concubine Li who were busy in the kitchen, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said, "Sister, can we have dinner?"

"Okay! You go to set off the firecrackers first, and it will be ready soon!"

With this sentence, Zhuang Haiyang immediately said: "Tingting, let's go, uncle will take you to set off firecrackers!"

"Okay! I like setting off firecrackers the most!"

As the country pays more and more attention to environmental pollution, fireworks and firecrackers are also prohibited in small towns on weekdays.But today is New Year's Eve, the small town is still very difficult to manage.Especially in some fishing villages, it is also a tradition to set off firecrackers and fireworks during the New Year!

He took apart the bunch of firecrackers he bought, took out the lead Zhuang Haiyang, lit a stick of incense, handed it to the little girl and said, "Tingting, can you get some?"

"Okay! But uncle, I'm so scared!"

"Don't be afraid! Uncle will protect you! When you light up, uncle will run with you in his arms, okay?"

"it is good!"

Although I really want to, the little girl also knows that firecrackers are dangerous.Zhuang Haiyang was so unscrupulous in order to let the little girl experience more fun of Chinese New Year.However, Liu Haicheng did not refuse when he saw this scene.

As far as he is concerned, his daughter should be happy to have such an uncle who dotes on her!

Hold the little girl's hand in your hand, and carefully light the fuse of the firecracker with the big hand and the small hand.As the leads sizzled, Zhuang Haiyang hurriedly hugged the little girl and ran away, laughing loudly: "Happy Chinese New Year! Let's set off firecrackers!"

Before the words fell, there was a crackling explosion in the courtyard.When she heard the explosion, the little girl was startled, but soon she giggled and seemed very happy, thinking that she had lit the firecrackers.

When Zhuang Ling came out of the kitchen, the little girl trotted and said, "Mom, am I brave? I lit firecrackers with my uncle!"

That expression was so bad that it looked like 'Hurry up and praise me', Zhuang Ling also smiled and said: "Well, Tingting is one year older after the Chinese New Year. Next year, Tingting will start middle school. You Very brave, really a good boy of mother!"

"Well! I thought so too!"

He was not polite at all, and the way he accepted all these compliments made everyone laugh.For this family, having this veritable pistachio has added a lot of fun.

After washing his hands, Zhuang Haiyang greeted his brother-in-law's family to the table, and specially prepared juice drinks and red wine.As for Zhuang Haiyang and his brother-in-law, they still drank the leftover baijiu from last time.Zhuang Ling would not agree to drink one bottle at a time.

The reason is simple. Although my brother-in-law often drinks and socializes, he doesn't drink very well.In addition, Zhuang Ling is also taking care of her body. After the Chinese New Year, her brother-in-law will probably say goodbye to smoking and drinking for a while.

As the head of the family, Zhuang Haiyang poured wine and drinks for everyone, and said with a smile: "It's Chinese New Year, let's have a drink together first, and hope that everything goes well next year. My mother-in-law is in good health, and my sister and brother-in-law are working smoothly. become!"

At this moment, the little girl holding the cup suddenly said anxiously: "Uncle, there is me! Me!"

As soon as the words came out, everyone couldn't help laughing, Zhuang Haiyang also hurriedly said: "Yes, and our cutest and most sensible little Tingting, next year will be healthy and happy. Okay?"

"Okay! Thank you uncle!"

After saying these words, Zhuang Haiyang also turned his wine glass to Concubine Li beside him and said: "Concubine Li, this is your first year in my house, and I also hope that in the future we will have today every year, every year will have today !"

"Well, thank you, Brother Haiyang!"

The meaning in these words is naturally to regard Concubine Li as a real family.If you are not a family, how can you eat together every year?So she drank this glass of wine willingly.

Chatting, talking, drinking, and eating, everyone enjoyed the New Year's Eve dinner.For the brother-in-law and mother, even if they feel that they are not celebrating the New Year at home, they still feel the enthusiasm of Zhuang Haiyang.

What made the old man most happy was that his daughter-in-law finally agreed to start preparing for a second child next year.This is naturally very happy for her who raised her son alone.

Although the granddaughter is well-behaved and sensible, she still hopes to have a grandson in her heart.Many elderly people value the concept of passing on the family line.Although it is hard to say it on the lips, I still remember it in my heart.

For Zhuang Ling and his wife, this year has been more lively and atmospheric than previous years.What makes Zhuang Ling most happy is that her younger brother has a successful career, and this daughter-in-law is almost as well.Just wait two more years, and she will be able to be an aunt.

After urging the marriage, the rest is to give birth.Thinking of her younger brother getting married and having a child in the future, she would have an answer to her parents who had been missing for many years.This family where the siblings depend on each other will get better and better in the future, and it will become more and more lively!

(End of this chapter)