1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 29 Filming a Documentary, Magical Dance Steps
"Hahaha."

Everyone present was amused by his witty and humorous tone, and the cameraman graciously zoomed in to give him a close-up of his face.

"hey-hey."

My cousin looked at the camera and grinned foolishly: "So, I guess I'm on TV now?"

"necessary."

Li Yan smiled and cheered, without telling him that there would be further editing later.

Whether it will be cut off is another matter.

"yeah."

My cousin danced excitedly, twisting his arms and legs in front of the camera and performing a magical dance.

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"The photos have arrived."

My cousin came and went like a whirlwind, returning from the north room in no time with an old photograph in her hand.

"let me see."

Li Yan reached out and quickly took the photo.

"This is my dad."

Her aunt stood beside her, pointing to a family photo of the three of them with nostalgic eyes: "I was 3 years old then. It was during the Chinese New Year. My parents held me in their arms when we took the photo together."

"The old man really is quite handsome."

Li Yan stared wide-eyed: "But I feel like he's quite a bit older than the old lady. Maybe it's because he's grown a beard, but he looks a bit weathered."

You read that right.

Aunt covered her mouth and laughed: "Indeed, he is eight years older. My mother got married at sixteen, and my father was already twenty-four. At that time, the family had not yet separated. There were many people in the family, and many brothers. It was never his turn to get married."

"So, your family must not be landlords."

Li Yan suddenly realized, and jokingly said with a smile, "What kind of landlord's foolish son can't find a wife?"

"Hahaha."

Laughter filled the courtyard.

Taking the opportunity, Li Yan asked again, "What year was this? Had the old lady already come to Jinan by then?"

"coming."

Grandma counted on her fingers: "It should be 47, before the liberation. I came to Jinan when I was 30, and gave birth to my eldest daughter when I was 32. The eldest is 5 years older than the second, and the youngest is even older, 11 years younger than my second sister."

Li Yan looked surprised: "How come there's such a big difference?"

Grandma's eyes darkened: "She was pregnant with a boy in between, but she lost the baby." "Sigh."

Li Yan choked, not daring to ask any more questions, and sighed in accompaniment.

There was a moment of oppressive tension, and Lin Xiyu's family remained silent.

The uncle and aunt felt even more depressed because they had been married for many years without having children.

"It's already 11:30, time for lunch."

The assistant director's eyes darted around, and he broke the silence with a prelude.

"Don't tell me, I'm actually a little hungry."

"What to eat for lunch?"

"Where to eat?"

Are there any places nearby that sell boxed lunches?

When the topic of food came up, everyone became interested, and the atmosphere immediately became lively again.

"Let's eat at home."

Grandma, having recovered from her shock, warmly greeted everyone: "I bought eggplants this morning to make eggplant noodles for you."

"Okay, thank you, ma'am."

Li Yan smoothly replied, "Xi Yu, can you cook? Show everyone what you can do."

"meeting."

Lin Xiyu helped her grandmother to her feet and smiled as she agreed.

"I can cook, so I'll help too."

My cousin rolled up her sleeves, ready to give it her all.

"Three eggplants aren't enough, and there's not much meat left either."

Auntie felt a little guilty and was about to ask Uncle to buy some more groceries when Director Du spoke up first: "Xiao Sun, go buy some noodles, and then go to the market to buy some meat, eggs and vegetables."

"Okay, I'll go right away."

The assistant director readily agreed.

We have noodles at home.

Aunt Wang had been watching the commotion from the yard, and seized the opportunity to volunteer: "Fresh noodles made at home taste better than bundles of dried noodles."

(End of this chapter)