Era: Winning since educated youth went to the countryside

As the Chinese New Year draws closer, the festive atmosphere becomes more and more intense.

As the Spring Festival approaches, the Zhou family's preparations become busier.

Dad and Mom Zhou began to prepare New Year's goods, buying various ingredients and holiday supplies, and the atmosphere at home became more festive.

"Ziwen, do you think there is anything else we need to buy?" Mother Zhou asked Zhou Ziwen for his opinion.

Zhou Ziwen thought for a moment and said, "Mom, I think we should buy some more candy and melon seeds and not be so reluctant to spend money."

The older generation is very frugal, and Zhou's mother is the same type of person. She is usually reluctant to spend money.

"Yes, you are right. I will go to the market to check it out now." After listening to Zhou Ziwen's suggestion, Mother Zhou immediately decided to go to the market to purchase.

That is to say, Zhou Ziwen went to Shichahai to fish from time to time during this period, and he always had a good harvest.

However, he sold most of them to other anglers on the spot.

After all this, I actually made a lot of money.

Zhou Ziwen also gave some of the money to Zhou Ma.

Otherwise, Zhou Ziwen would inevitably be criticized for his lavish way of spending money.

The Chinese New Year is just a few days away, which means that Zhou Ziwen and his two sisters have to return to the countryside again.

Zhou's father and mother also knew that their son and daughter-in-law were leaving.

Especially since their granddaughter was born not long ago, they were even more reluctant to let her go.

But going to the countryside is necessary, and they have no choice.

Fortunately, my son is capable and can live a good life even if he goes to the countryside.

What's more, he found such a beautiful daughter-in-law in the countryside, and now even gave birth to a granddaughter, which made them even more satisfied.

Although Zhou's father and mother were reluctant to let their son and daughter-in-law leave, they also knew that this was inevitable.

They can only try their best to make life better for their son and daughter-in-law during this period.

Time passed day by day, and soon it was New Year's Eve.

On this day, Zhou's father and his sisters who were working were all on holiday, and his eldest and second brothers also came with their sisters-in-law and children to reunite.

On New Year's Eve, the atmosphere in the Zhou family reached its climax.

The whole family was busy early in the morning.

Mother Zhou and her sisters were busy in the kitchen, preparing various traditional dishes, while Zhou Ziwen helped out and also prepared a few of his own specialties.

The eldest and second brothers were pasting Spring Festival couplets and hanging lanterns in the yard, while the children were playing happily nearby. The whole courtyard was filled with laughter.

At noon, sumptuous dishes were served one after another, including braised fish, braised pork, stewed spare ribs, fried seasonal vegetables, etc., which were delicious.

The whole family sat around the dining table and enjoyed the reunion dinner together.

Father Zhou raised his glass and said with emotion: "Everyone has worked hard this year. I hope that our family will get better and better in the new year."

Everyone raised their glasses and wished for a better life in the future.

After lunch, everyone started making dumplings together. Zhou Xiaomei and Chen Qiaoyi made dumplings of different shapes, which made everyone laugh.

In the evening, the dumplings were put into the pot and the steaming dumplings were served on the table. Everyone was having a great time eating dumplings and watching the Spring Festival Gala.

As the New Year’s bell rang, bursts of firecrackers rang outside.

Zhou Ziwen led the children in the yard to set off fireworks. The gorgeous fireworks bloomed in the sky, lighting up the entire night sky.

Nowadays, not many people are willing to buy fireworks because they are expensive.

It was because Zhou Ziwen hadn't felt this festive atmosphere for a long time that he bought some.

Back in the house, everyone exchanged New Year's greetings and went back to their rooms to rest. Zhou Ziwen lay on the bed, looking at Chen Qiaoyi and his daughter sleeping beside him, his heart filled with happiness and satisfaction.

He knows that no matter where he is, as long as he has his family by his side, that is the happiest thing.

Speaking of which, this is already the second year since he traveled through time.

He spent the first year in the countryside. It was very lonely at that time, with only two sisters to keep him company.

This year when I went home, there were more people and it was more lively.

The next day, New Year's Day, according to tradition, one should get up early to pay New Year's greetings.

Zhou Ziwen got up early, put on new clothes, and took Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying to prepare to pay New Year's greetings to his parents.

When Mr. and Mrs. Zhou saw the children coming to wish them a happy new year, their faces were filled with happy smiles.

They gave red envelopes to Zhou Ziwen, Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying, wishing them a happy new year and good health.

Finally, he gave Yueyue a big red envelope alone.

Afterwards, Zhou Ziwen took Chen Qiaoyi to pay New Year's greetings to the people in the compound.

At each house they visit, they greet each other warmly and wish each other well, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

"Happy New Year, Ziwen, Qiaoyi, Shiying!" The neighbors responded enthusiastically when they saw them.

The two sisters have been in the compound for so long that the neighbors all know them.

However, they are still a little confused about who is who between the two sisters.

Especially after Chen Qiaoyi gave birth, her body shape returned to normal, making it even more difficult for them to recognize her.

However, the neighbors also have their own solution. Since they can't tell the difference, then forget it and just shout whatever they want.

Anyway, the two sisters look the same, so it doesn't matter what they are called.

"Happy New Year! I wish you all good health and all the best in the new year!" Zhou Ziwen also responded with a smile.

During the New Year's greetings, Yueyue became the focus of everyone's attention. Neighbors gathered around her, teased her, gave her red envelopes, and wished her healthy growth.

"Yueyue is so cute. She will be as beautiful as her mother when she grows up." A neighbor aunt said with a smile.

"Thank you, Auntie. Happy New Year." Chen Qiaoyi responded with a smile while holding little Yueyue.

After greeting the neighbors, Zhou Ziwen took his two sisters and children to visit his eldest and second brothers’ homes to pay New Year’s greetings.

Zhou Ziwen brought Chen Qiaoyi, Chen Shiying and Yueyue and first came to his eldest brother Zhou Jianhua's home.

The eldest brother’s house was not far from Zhou Ziwen’s house, and they arrived there quickly.

"Brother, sister-in-law, Happy New Year!" Zhou Ziwen greeted warmly as he entered the door.

“Ziwen, Qiaoyi, Shiying, Happy New Year!” The eldest brother and sister-in-law responded with a smile, and when they saw little Yueyue, the smiles on their faces became even brighter.

“Come, Yueyue, this is a red envelope given to you by your uncle and aunt.” The sister-in-law handed little Yueyue a red envelope. Although little Yueyue was still young, she could feel the joy and giggled.

Then, Zhou Ziwen and his family went to the home of his second brother Zhou Guohua.

My second brother’s house was decorated very festively, with big red lanterns hanging at the door and new window grilles on the windows.

"Second brother, second sister-in-law, Happy New Year!" Zhou Ziwen said with a smile as he walked in with his family.

“Happy New Year, Happy New Year!” The second brother and his wife came forward. When they saw little Yueyue, their faces were also filled with joy.

"Yueyue, this is the red envelope given to you by your second uncle and aunt. I wish you a healthy growth."

The second sister-in-law handed Yueyue a red envelope, and Yueyue waved her hands, as if to express her gratitude.

After sitting at my second brother's house for a while, we chatted about family matters and shared the details of the past year. (End of this chapter)