Chapter 33 Moving to a new home

Author: Mahjong Jun

Chapter 33 Moving to a new home

On the 19th day of the fourth lunar month, it is appropriate to break ground and move into a new house.

Zhao Wenmu's new house was completed ten days ago. In the past few days, he and Zhao Jing came over from time to time to tidy up the new home.

After drying the newly made furniture and quilts, cleaning the yard, Zhao Jing also dug some flowers and plants from the mountain and transplanted them into the yard.

The small courtyard gradually became full of vitality.

Nowadays, the decoration materials of new houses are all natural, and it is unlikely that formaldehyde will exceed the standard.

There are also some furniture and doors, and the windows are smeared with tung oil and paint, but there is still some smell. Zhao Wenmu comes here every day to open the windows for ventilation, and he does not dare to be careless.

After all, the little girl is still too young, and these toxic substances are most harmful to children.

The new house should face north and south, which is generally the case for local construction.

"Sister, the house still has some smell. Let's stay in the old house for the time being."

Today is an auspicious day, and the young couple has decided to move to a new home today.

Naturally, this is a good day to ask a Feng Shui master to calculate it.

Moving is just a ceremony, Zhao Wenmu thinks it is better to wait for a while before moving in.

"Well, the study is ready for use. Let the other rooms stay dry for a while!"

Zhao Jing has been listening to Zhao Wenmu talk about the dangers of formaldehyde these days, and she feels a little uneasy.

On the morning of the 19th, Zhao Wenmu went to the mountain to cut a small bundle of firewood and tied it with red rope.

Zhao Wenmu and Zhao Jing each fetched a firecracker, and they lit firecrackers at the door of their new house respectively. The crackling firecrackers made the sound go away, and the red paper falling all over the ground was extremely festive.

Then he lit a brazier at the door of the new house.

Zhao Wenmu first worshiped at the four corners of the new house, which is called "worshiping the four corners", which means "entering the house to call people", which is to say hello to the land god of the place.

The young couple, Zhao Wenmu carrying firewood, Zhao Jing carrying the little girl, holding a new quilt, stepped over the fire pit and walked happily into the yard.

It is taboo to walk in empty-handed when moving into a new house.

After entering the new house, Zhao Jing first settled the little girl in the study room, and then went to make the bed.

The two of them symbolically cleaned the house again. The new house was spotless and extremely tidy. The only drawback was that there was still a lot of furniture that had not been completed.

Next is the most important thing to do when moving to a new home, which is to start cooking.

Chef Zhao Wenmu and Zhao Jing assisted, and the two of them made a stewed chicken with potatoes and steamed a large pot of steamed buns.

The white and fat steamed buns are steaming, just like the days that follow.

Thriving, harmonious and happy.

In this way, the ceremony of moving to a new house is completed, it is so simple but not deserted.

The busiest time will be after three days.

All important relatives and friends of Zhao Wenmu will come to "burn the kang" on this day. It is not only a congratulatory ceremony for moving into a new home and recognizing the new door, but also a ceremony for relatives and friends to buy furniture and give gifts.

In an era when living conditions were poor, it meant that everyone was adding fuel to the flames.

After all, usually, building a new house has depleted the owner's wealth.

It may be difficult to purchase additional furniture at this time.

All important relatives will usually buy some furniture and appliances when burning the kang.

This is the reason why Zhao Wenmu's home still lacks more furniture.

These furniture have been claimed by the eldest brother, second brother, and eldest sister.

Even so, the furniture in each house will be inconsistent in style, affecting the aesthetics.

But in this era, practicality is the most important thing.

What's more, when several companies hire people to make furniture, they will discuss it together and try to ensure that the styles are consistent and not repeated.

Otherwise, what should I do if several companies send me the same furniture?

Zhao Wenmu and Zhao Jing cleaned the yard early in the morning, sprinkled a little water, and prepared the ingredients.

The first ones to arrive were the eldest sister's family who was not in the village.

The eldest brother-in-law drove a bullock cart, carrying Zhao Wenyan and Zhang Yuanming who were wearing new clothes and beaming with joy.

The bullock cart was covered with wheat straw, and there was a dressing table, two new quilts and a package.

Zhao Jing is wearing an apricot yellow top and a red skirt, which is very fashionable. Zhao Wenmu bought it specially for her.

Zhao Jing has always been reluctant to wear them. In this era, the streets are full of grass green, blue gray and earthy yellow. Such bright and bright clothes are rare.

Zhao Wenmu also wore a gray modified Chinese tunic suit, looking very energetic.

It's not too hot yet, just right.

This dress was made by Zhao Jing herself. Zhao Wenmu felt that in comparison, those leather jackets and jeans were nothing!

Zhao Wenyan jumped out of the car and praised Zhao Jing for looking good today.

"Oh, Ah Jing looks so good in this dress, even prettier than the little girls in the city!"

Zhao Jing smiled sheepishly.

"That's right, this dress is so nice!"

Zhao Wenguang and Song Yun also arrived.

Song Yun touched Zhao Jing's clothes and said with a smile.

"The material of these clothes is also good."

Although they were in the same village, Zhao Wenguang and Song Yun drove a bullock cart, which belonged to the eldest brother Zhao Wenlin's family.

"Quickly, unload the things first, or my sister-in-law will beat me up."

Song Yun secretly went to fetch the ox cart.

The bullock cart was full, including cupboards, bellows, dustpans, stools, thermos bottles, washbasins...

They are all used daily.

Several people quickly unloaded the car, and Liu Xiumei happened to come over.

She poked Song Yun's forehead and said:

"I knew it was you, girl!"

After saying hello to everyone, she led the bullock cart home.

Zhao Wenguang and Zhang Zhenshan followed and wanted to help load the truck.

After a while, Zhao Wenlin, Liu Xiumei, Zhao Wenguang, and Zhang Zhenshan came back driving the bullock cart.

The oxcart carried a large vertical wardrobe. The door glass had a common peony pattern of that era, and the top of the wardrobe was made into a wave shape.

This kind of wardrobe is still a rare thing nowadays.

In addition, there is a quilt, two pillows, and a baggage.

Zhao Zimeng and Zhao Ziting, one holding a quilt and the other holding a pillow, shouted happily:

"Aunt! Second aunt! Young aunt!..."

Zhao Wenmu lit a firecracker, welcomed everyone into the yard, and brought candies, small dumplings, and sugar cubes.

Liu Xiumei quietly pulled Zhao Wenlin's sleeves and whispered:

"Why haven't your parents come yet? Go and have a look."

Not far after Zhao Wenlin walked out, he met Zhao Xuehai and Liu Sufang pushing a trolley.

Zhao Wenlin hurriedly stepped forward to push the cart.

On the trolley are two large boxes, which are the most common wardrobes nowadays. They can store clothes, rags, shoe soles, insoles and some sundries.

The box was not heavy, so brothers Zhao Wenlin and Zhao Wenmu carried it to the bedroom with one box each and placed it on the edge of the kang.

This is the exclusive place of the wardrobe.

Everyone happily welcomed the two elders into the house. Liu Sufang looked at the spacious and bright house. Although she had seen it countless times, she still couldn't help but feel happy.

She opened a box and took out a small cloth bag.

When he opened it, he found 200 yuan and a pair of silver bracelets inside.

The bracelet is simple and thin, with a shiny white luster in the sunlight.

She handed the money and bracelet to Zhao Jing.

"Mom, how can I ask for your money!"
To be continued...