At the beginning, he took his seven younger siblings to join Yi Zhonghai.

We've finished visiting the temple fair.

Yi Zhonghai also enthusiastically led everyone to see the "Western sights".

I wandered around the four cinemas in Dongsi Market.

Ultimately, Yi Zhonghua chose to watch the 1952 film "The Southern Expedition and the Northern War" at the Chan Palace Cinema.

This film is the first epic film on a major subject in Chinese history.

The filming techniques and storyline are both considered classics.

The most unique aspect is that it features soldiers who have returned from the Korean War, and the weapons, equipment, and tactical maneuvers are highly realistic.

So Yi Zhongding also watched it with great interest.

If future directors had the same sincerity in making movies.

Why worry about the decline of the domestic film market?

I've finished watching the movie.

Everyone went home with a mix of reluctance and satisfaction.

As for lunch?

The temple fair is full of delicious food: oven-baked sesame cakes, fried sausages, braised tripe, stewed dishes, fried milk candy cakes, cold jelly, fried meatballs, lamb sausages, donkey rolls, wontons, tea soup, almond tea... What isn't delicious?

We ate our way through the journey, and our bellies were already quite full.

Back in the courtyard.

It was just past lunchtime.

After everyone in the compound had finished eating, they sat in the courtyard chatting idly, waiting for the New Year's gathering to begin.

Everyone saw Yi Zhongding and the others return.

They all asked questions with great interest.

Of course, they all went to the temple fair as well.

It's just that we went to different places.

Some went to Changdian, some went to Ditan Park, and some went to Huguo Temple, Baita Temple, etc.

Each of these temple fairs has its own unique characteristics.

The cultural market in Changdian, the folk customs at Ditan Park, the sports activities at Longtan Park...

So they all talked at length about what they had seen and heard.

The children stared intently at the candied hawthorns in Yi Zhonghua's and his friends' hands, secretly swallowing their saliva.

The New Year's gathering began soon afterward.

Six square tables were lined up in a row.

On the table were peanuts and melons contributed by each household.

There were also New Year's gifts sent by the newly established neighborhood committee to the civilized compound.

Of course, this is in the minds of Yi Zhonghai and other residents of the compound.

This is an honor and award given to them by the neighborhood committee.

It is far more precious than ordinary peanuts and melons.

He Yuzhu also helped the deaf old lady out of the backyard and seated her in the head seat.

It's not that there aren't people older than her.

But perhaps they don't have her thick skin, or perhaps they don't have her ambiguous background to back them up.

These days, kneeling and kowtowing aren't common practices at New Year's gatherings.

Even a child would just bow.

Then, after receiving the red envelope, they happily ran off to play.

Yi Zhonghai gave out two red envelopes.

Because there was another one given on behalf of the deaf old lady.

Even Yi Zhongding couldn't stop it.

He vaguely guessed what his elder brother and sister-in-law were thinking.

But he felt it was absolutely impossible.

The deaf old lady's beloved grandson, He Yuzhu, was still serving her hand and foot.

A lively New Year's gathering came to a close amidst cheers and well wishes from everyone.

The children in the yard were the happiest.

Everyone was holding a thick stack of red envelopes, 21 in total.

There are currently 21 households in the courtyard.

All these red envelopes add up to just over two cents.

But that's enough for them to buy firecrackers and have a good time.

The New Year's gathering has ended.

Everyone went back to their own homes and to their own mothers.

But not long after.

Jia Dongxu arrived with Qin Huairu and his son Banggeng.

The pheasant was born at the end of last year.

It's only been three months.

He was handsome and refined, showing no trace of the later legendary thief.

But this kid was quite handsome when he was young.

However, after Xu Damao sabotaged Liu Guangfu by making him hang up his slut, his appearance changed.

As he grew up, he developed a pointed mouth and monkey-like appearance.

It's true that your appearance reflects your inner state.

"Master, mistress, Huairu and I have brought some bang geese to wish your family a Happy New Year."

"Wishing you both good health and happiness to your younger uncle and aunt (correct, I think it's correct to call them 'aunts,' I remember calling those older than your father 'aunts,' and those younger 'aunts.')."

As soon as Jia Dongxu entered the room, he knelt down with a thud, his attitude very upright.

When Qin Huairu saw her husband kneel down, she also knelt down with a thud while holding the stick.

This left Yi Zhongding completely stunned.

Something seemed off about the courtyard house he came to.

so far.

Jia Zhangshi only muttered about it in private.

They haven't done anything out of the open yet.

The Jia family did not cause any trouble because of the brothers' arrival.

Although Liu Haizhong in the backyard always puts on airs, he is well-behaved and doesn't beat the children all the time.

At most, it was Yan Bugui from the front yard who was disgusted just once.

Although the "behind-the-scenes patriarch" of the compound was unhappy, he kept quiet.

Eat what's available, drink what's available.

They muttered a few words, but Yi Zhongding and the others didn't go to take care of this old lady for long, and that was the end of it.

Because neither Yi Zhonghai nor Tan Xiulian responded to the conversation.

Yi Zhongding had originally planned to test his skills against these people first.

After all, based on his understanding...

These people should all use their unique abilities to get there because of their arrival.

He was ready for battle.

Why are they all so rational?

Do you all have brains now?

But this is fine too.

After all, fate has favored this era.

It's a waste of life and opportunities to spend all day scheming and plotting against them in the compound.

"Get up, get up, you child. This is a new country now, we don't do this anymore. Huairu, you've just finished your postpartum confinement, your body isn't strong yet, get up quickly."

Upon seeing this, Yi Zhonghai and his companion quickly stepped forward to help them up.

"Master, it's only right that your disciple pays you New Year's greetings. We wanted to come this morning, but your family was going to the temple fair, so we didn't come."

"This is a small token of my appreciation. I bought some snacks for my uncles and aunts. Please don't mind them; they're just for a treat."

Jia Dongxu stood up with a grin, picked up the things next to him and put them on the table.

"Your master and I are happy that you've come. You now have elderly parents and young children to support, so save your money and take better care of your family."

"Buy more nutritious food for Huairu to help her recover. She's still eating for two, so we can't be careless."

Tan Xiulian took the items and said with concern.

"Don't worry, Master's wife. Dongxu treats me very well. After I finished my postpartum confinement, he even bought old hens several times to make soup for me."

Qin Huairu looked at her husband with tender eyes and said with a light smile.

Upon hearing this, Yi Chung-ting really wanted to say, "You're so fake!"

How can your mother-in-law make your life so happy?

"Good, that's good. Get your health back and have another baby next year. With the two of you working together, your Jia family will prosper."

Tan Xiulian smiled gently.

"Master's wife, thank you for your kind words. Please take the seats of honor at the full moon banquet for the baby you have next year."

Jia Dongxu said happily upon hearing this.

"Yes, your master's wife is right. There have been some changes at the factory after the New Year. It is said that heavy factories in Beijing will implement an eight-level worker system, just like those in the Northeast."

"You've been working in the factory for 50 years now, and it's been two years now. I know your skills; you're definitely a first-class worker."

"But I hope you put in more effort and get a Level 2 or even Level 3 skilled worker certification. According to the standards in Northeast China, your family's life will be much better."

Yi Zhonghai then interjected with a smile.

"Master, is the rumor true? What exactly is the eight-level worker system? Who conducts the assessments?"

Jia Dongxu asked eagerly.

He couldn't help but be anxious about this.

This is related to his vital interests.