The sound of "pop", "pop" and "pop" from setting off firecrackers came constantly from the door of the courtyard. Sometimes there were two sounds in a row, and sometimes there were some intervals.
The west wing of the front yard.
The third uncle sat on the Laojun chair and drank tea happily.
The third aunt and Yan Jiedi were roasting sweet potatoes in front of the stove, and the remaining three boys went out to play.
The alley is so big, these three boys are full of energy, and they don't know where they are going crazy.
This sweet potato is a good thing, with a large yield per acre and a cheap price. It tastes different from usual when roasted as a snack and you won’t get tired of it. It tastes sweet and is of high quality and low price. It is an excellent enjoyment.
Originally, the three of them didn't care. It was the Chinese New Year, so there was no way people would set off firecrackers.
But after listening for a while, the movement outside showed no sign of stopping.
The third uncle tilted his head in confusion and said, "Whose boy is this? How long has it been there? A box of twenty costs ten cents. I'm afraid it's two yuan now, right?"
"
The third aunt's hands were wandering on the wall of the stove. She was more afraid of the cold and could sit inside the room, but would never go out.
When she heard her wife's question, she tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said, "Are they Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu, brothers?"
"It's not like you don't know that since the incident happened last time at the second uncle's house, his temper has become somewhat calmer. The two boys are not beaten on weekdays. The second aunt is very kind to these two children."
Thinking of what happened at the second uncle's house, the third aunt looked sad. Who would have thought that Liu Guangqi, who has always been obedient, could be such a person?
I vomited the truth after drinking, and I saw a girl when I got married. I haven't come back before the new year. I'm afraid it will be like what I said that day. I don't want to come back after I leave. I think the Liu family doesn't have this son.
"These two boys have been holding back for a long time these days. Now that they have pocket money in their hands, they can finally let go and have fun."
When the third uncle thought about it, he also felt that this was the truth.
But then I felt something was wrong. I didn't hear the two boys shouting. On the contrary, Zhongyuan Banggan shouted twice happily. The second uncle probably wouldn't give these two brothers so much money.
"I went out to take a look. It doesn't look like these two boys are making a fuss."
The third aunt didn't care, she was just joining in the fun. Some people could sit still, and some couldn't. The third uncle just liked to join in, just to see if there was anything he could take advantage of.
She said casually, "Close the door, otherwise all the heat in the room will escape."
"I know I know."
The third uncle put on his coat, walked backwards out of the door, closed the door smoothly, held his sleeves with both hands, and walked out.
As soon as he went out, the third uncle looked up at the sky. At this time, the sky was slightly gloomy, as if it was going to snow.
"It's snowed a lot this year. It snowed twice a year ago. Is there going to be a third one?"
"Auspicious snow heralds a good harvest. I hope life will be better next year. We just started issuing meat stamps in February this year. I always feel like I can't eat the canned meat. I haven't let go of the eggs yet. Hey, this person is not as good as God. He doesn't have this thing."
, there’s nothing I can do about it.”
The third uncle lamented that life had been really hard in the past two years, and it was getting worse every year. Finally, there were signs of improvement.
After passing the Weeping Flower Gate and walking to the door of the courtyard, the third uncle glanced outside, and suddenly he felt enlightened.
On the doorstep, a strong man with short hair wearing a coat and wide trousers set off firecrackers.
He held a yellow incense stick about ten centimeters long in one hand and waved it to the side with the other hand. The cute little girl next to him quickly put the firecracker in his hand. All he had to do was light it and throw it onto the street, and it would snap.
There was an explosion.
On the alley street, a boy with a watermelon head also held incense in one hand and fired off firecrackers. He placed one on the east side and one on the west side. He looked very happy.
The third uncle understood it as soon as he saw the person, and he said, "Whose family can be so rich? They can spend several dollars on setting off firecrackers, not for food or drink."
He is really good at playing. He can set off firecrackers and still have people waiting for him.
The third uncle said with a bit of sadness: "Zhuan Zong, you have added a lot of happiness to our yard. How much money did you put in?"
"Ouch!"
Hearing the sound coming from behind, Yi Chuanzong threw the firecrackers behind him in a panic.
As soon as the third uncle finished speaking, he saw a firecracker and threw it at his feet. He lowered his head and looked at it with great skill, and the firecracker exploded with a pop, which immediately frightened him.
At this time, Yi Chuanzong turned around and said with a smile: "Who was I then? Third uncle, you make a little noise when you walk, it scares me! This happiness is not calculated by how much money you spend.
, if you really count it in terms of money, you won’t be happy at all.”
When the third uncle came back to his senses, he was no longer happy, "You kid, you scared me, and you're the one who complained first!"
Yi Chuanzong grinned, "Hey, I'm not sure, I'll give you a piece of cake."
Xiaodang smiled secretly, and then greeted skillfully, "Happy New Year to the third great grandfather." They killed a lot of people today, and this uncle is very good at playing.
The third uncle's expression softened.
During the Chinese New Year, cannons were fired under the feet, and people here also expressed their congratulations, and there was no way they were unhappy about it.
But the child can be spared, but the married man cannot be spared. The third uncle pinched his throat and said: "Inheriting the clan, you and their children can play together."
Yi Chuanzong chuckled, having fun, no matter who he was playing with, he felt pretty good.
For free, you can call someone to deliver ammunition, and someone to help him light the cannon.
If you don’t have money, you don’t care who releases it. If you have money, it’s better if it’s more lively. Spend money just to listen to the sound, buy the atmosphere, watch the excitement, and have a good time.
By "fucking" your son and "fucking" your daughter, you can accumulate experience in advance and maybe get some unexpected rewards.
However, the third uncle's tone did not sound like he was praising others. Yi Chuanzong said with pain and distress: "Third uncle, don't mention it. All the ten yuan pocket money was used to buy cannon. Today's supply is almost gone. I will spend the New Year."
You’re still preparing for the whole big job, so why don’t you have some fun with these fifteen years? No matter how much you calculate, it’s not enough, why don’t you give me some advice?”
The third uncle looked heartbroken when he heard that, ten yuan firecrackers!
Is this something an adult can do?
You really don’t take money as money!
During the Chinese New Year, he gave his child 20 cents to buy two boxes of firecrackers. The child could play with them for more than ten days if he saved them.
Sure enough, if this adult doesn't know how to settle accounts, he won't be able to live his life like this!
The man in front of me cannot take money in his hands!
"You'd better stop teaching me. You can only save what you have. When I run out of money, I can just ask my wife for it."
Yi Chuanzong thought for a moment before speaking again, and stabbed the third uncle.
The third uncle suddenly looked angry, but after thinking about it, he felt that there was something in this kid's words, and he said angrily, "It's Chinese New Year, please make the third uncle feel happy and don't make fun of me." After that, he walked away.
Yi Chuanzong shrugged. He was waiting and waiting until the third uncle invited him to dinner. Why couldn't he order a few words?
This person lives his life by just calculating how much money he can earn from his dead salary. He has to think about how to make more income and maintain it.
Although I was extremely happy while eating and drinking something that others cared about, which was not a good thing, it was still really satisfying.
Especially the third uncle. Just thinking about the iron cock plucking its feathers makes him very excited.
The sound of firecrackers over there also stopped, and Banggeng ran over very happily, "Uncle Chuanzong, I have completed all the tasks you assigned! There is only one that does not go off, it is a squib."
Yi Chuanzong turned his head and looked inside the Xiaodang box. They had finished putting out the firecrackers there. Thirty boxes of firecrackers cost three yuan. There were ten dumb firecrackers in them. The probability of one in sixty being dumb firecrackers was relatively low.
"I don't have any more here. Today's firecracker activity is over. Give me that squib to make up twenty for the New Year!"
Bangge nodded excitedly, "Here, Uncle Chuanzong." It's still uncle who knows how to play.
Yi Chuanzong reached out to take it, put it in a box, and then pretended to put it in his pocket but actually threw it into his carry-on space.
He took out a wad of money, about twenty yuan, and then took out two two-cent pieces from it, "Here, take two cents each."
Xiaodang obediently reached out to take it, but Banggeng stretched out his hand to stop him. He looked over with some embarrassment, "Uncle Chuanzong, you have already played firecrackers for us. We can't take your money. My mother won't let me mess around."
Taking, asking for other people’s things.”
Yi Chuanzong smiled slightly. It was okay to be a mother. She didn't let her children take it and went to get it by herself. But something went wrong later.
Silly Zhu is a good person, but this honest person may not always be able to do good things.
Watching the drama, Qin Huairu wanted to rely on Silly Zhu. Of course, she would not stop her children from taking Silly Zhu’s things. This widow was very brave. She wished that Banggeng would get more small things so that the two of them could have more contact.
Woolen cloth.
But this kid doesn't understand this. He can't tell the difference between the one who takes Sha Zhu and the one who takes Xu Damao. He doesn't know what the relationship is between his family and Sha Zhu. If he has to understand something, he doesn't want to have any relationship.
"Your mother is right, you really can't take other people's things. If others don't want to, then it's stealing, and thieves are definitely wrong. But this time is different. You feel like I invited you to play, but on my side
I’m asking for your help. If you put in the effort, you will get something. If you put in the effort, you will get the reward you deserve. You can take what you deserve with confidence."
"Come on, let me show off the cannons and get two cents. Next time, don't blow up those two dogs. Otherwise, if the mistress of the dogs comes over, your mother will be unlucky and you two will also be beaten. Xiaodang, pass it to me.
Get two cents from the gun, please be careful next time anyway, little girls should be careful and not just carelessly join in the fun."
"Okay, if Banggeng still wants to let his sister watch it later, if Xiaodang buys snacks, he will eat them with his brother."
"This..." Banggeng felt that what he said made sense, but he also felt a little weird. He couldn't tell what was wrong for a while. He seemed to understand something in his heart, but he couldn't say it out.
Yi Chuanzong put two cents into the hands of the two children, "What are these, take them."
"I have other work for you. You can go to the backyard later and tell Xu Damao to clean up the paper I used to shoot off the cannons. This Chinese New Year has to keep the streets clean. Although the red color is festive, it is also somewhat messy.
point."
Since the sulfur firecrackers were set off, someone had to clean the firecrackers everywhere. Xu Damao was asked to come out and sweep the floor. This made him feel very comfortable. He even thought about buying some more firecrackers when he took the time.
"Okay, Uncle Chuanzong, we promise to call him to clean up."
"Okay, let's go and play. After playing for a while, send Xiaodang home first. She's still little and don't stay outside all the time. If she catches a cold, she won't be able to get good food during the Chinese New Year."
"Thank you, Uncle Chuanzong."
However, no one was so kind to the two children. At this moment, Bangge seemed like he was about to cry. He didn't dare to stay here any longer, so he took Xiaodang and ran away quickly.
Yi Chuanzong laughed and cursed, "You little bastard wants to show off, how smart you are."
He put his hands behind his back and walked towards the yard.
After playing out for a while, it was time to go home. This time the fireworks were quite fun, but the variety was a bit simple.
Try to be more fancy next time, such as multi-loud firecrackers, giant firecrackers, closed cylinder gun-like firecrackers...
When he reached the door of the two wing rooms in the front yard, Yi Chuanzong stopped. He tilted his head and glanced at the third uncle's house in the west wing, thinking in his mind, 'Should we fry the fish now?'
Once this thought came out, I couldn't stop it.
Fried fish, what a fun thing?
There was a loud splash of water, and the explosion effect was so exciting! It was different from the effect of throwing a stone.
When he was a child, he could only use firecrackers to fry loaches in the river, and the effect was good.
There is no shortage of explosives and bullets now, and you can even make them yourself.
What if you throw the grenade into the river!
What was that scene?
Yi Chuanzong's pupils instantly dilated seven times, and he was so excited that he couldn't contain himself. He had not used this thing since he bought it.
They must be broken, right? Should we find a chance to experiment? What if they don’t explode if thrown into water? It seems like we should try them in advance?
Yi Chuanzong walked back with a thoughtful look on his face. The reform has not yet been opened up, and fishing is mostly carried out by professionals. Sustainability must have been considered. There is no need to legislate such things. There is only one regulation.
That’s it.
There is no need for ordinary people to study this. After all, it is a one-time deal. It is not possible to blow up so many every time. It is not easy to wait for a year after blowing up.
If there is no profit, there is no killing. Those fish live happily and have not experienced the dangers of the human heart.
If we use cornmeal to ferment and make a nest in this winter, then when a grenade goes out, why not give it to a river of white belly?
If it explodes to more than 100 kilograms, it doesn’t seem like it’s a loss?
Mainly because it’s fun to think about.
Yi Chuanzong had returned to the first master's house unknowingly. He paid no attention to anyone and just sat on the square chair, feeling a little lost.
The aunt and Lou Xiao'e, who were making dumplings inside, looked at each other in confusion. The aunt also raised his eyebrows and looked at the lost man.
The three of them looked at Yi Chuanzong blankly. Why did he look like this after he fired off a cannon?
Lou Xiao'e looked quietly, then came to the man, bent down and put her face close to him, but the man didn't react at all.
The first man and the first mother only wanted to watch the fun, and the young couple was afraid that they would start fighting again.
Lou Xiao'e frowned and glanced down at her hands. She was the king of brains and a waste of hands. The arms in her hands were covered with flour. It looked like that, but the work she did was not necessarily good.
But she was tired after making dumplings for so long. She raised her hand and pointed it upwards from below, and finally pointed it at Yi Chuanzong's face and slapped it on the face.
Yi Chuanzong came to his senses immediately, raised his hand to grab the tiger's paw, and asked with some confusion: "What's the matter, wife? Is dinner ready?"
Lou Xiao'e looked at the slap marks on the slightly dark face. She suppressed a smile, rolled her eyes and said, "You just know how to eat. If you don't come to help, go out and set off firecrackers, it's really your fault!"
Yi Chuanzong glanced at the panel. There were dumplings with a grate on the side. Two of them had 'lotus leaf dumplings' that looked like jagged rocks?
Five-pointed star style, half-moon style, fried bun style, big steamed bun style, wonton style... There are really all kinds of shapes. She is indeed his daughter-in-law of Yi Chuanzong, with good geometry scores.
"Didn't I help you with the dough? I just love doing this job. This job suits me. You have to do the job of making dumplings. After all, you are ingenious and creative. You can eat them later.
I feel very good when I get up. Look at the stars and the moon, but they are not as beautiful as the sky."
Yi Chuanzong said nice things, but murmured in his heart, "As long as I don't let you adjust the fillings, as long as you don't let you cook the dumplings, I can eat them no matter what! The soup with the fillings leaking has a taste,
The large noodle leaves are also delicious.'
The first uncle looked at Yi Chuanzong with a strange face. He really couldn't figure it out. His second brother had given birth to a child. How could his personality be nothing like that of his family?
Fortunately, the face shape is similar, otherwise he would have been suspicious.
The aunt pursed her lips and tried to hold it in, and she almost couldn't hold it in anymore.
She had a very hard time holding it back when she was teaching, and her grandfather even went out many times. Ever since the two got married, she had a stomachache when she saw Tian'er laughing.
But Auntie felt that they had found the right person. A grown man thinks about playing all day long, and a cultured woman does women's work just as much as playing.
The two of them are also harmonious. After all, neither of them knows how to do it. They don't have to quarrel over trivial housework. They spend all day fighting and living as if they are not married. Isn't this relationship bad?
Lou Xiao'e was very happy to be coaxed by these sweet words, but she felt disgusted on her face. She rolled her eyes and said, "You know how to coax me, tell me, what were you thinking about just now? Designation is just for fun!"
"No! How serious a person am I?"
Yi Chuanzong resolutely objected at first, and then said seriously: "Isn't it true that I can't go hunting? But our family can't be too difficult, so I thought of other ways to supplement our nutrition."
The aunt glanced over here. She usually buys things secretly. When cooking, she tried to close the small door of the dining room as much as possible to minimize the smell before running out. She was afraid of attracting people to gossip.
Their family is living a difficult life. Except for some high-level leaders and intellectuals, who else is living a more comfortable life than their family?
The second uncle is one level behind the first uncle, and the living standard of this family is three levels behind.
Counting the deaf old lady, there are five people in total, that is, Yi Chuanzong himself has lost weight, and all four of them have gained five pounds. The first one has gained more weight, and his face is rounder, and her complexion has also improved a lot.
, Lou Xiao'e is also a little cuter.
"Tell me, what trick are you thinking of? I'm afraid you'll get into trouble." The first uncle spoke up. For those who celebrate the New Year, it's more important to be optimistic about this person's ability to play than anything else.
Yi Chuanzong pretended to turn over and asked: "Uncle, can we fry fish in the lakes and rivers here?"
"Look! I'll just say it!"
The old man glanced at him on the spot, turned around and looked at the aunt, as if he had to ask, otherwise he would be in trouble.
Seeing his uncle's reaction, Yi Chuanzong felt bad, and quickly asked: "What's wrong? Isn't it possible? There shouldn't be any regulations in the government, right?"
The first uncle sneered, shook his head and explained: "Yes, the government does not have such regulations, but if you dare to fry fish in rivers and lakes, the third uncle in our front yard will be the first to accuse you!"
Yi Chuanzong almost understood.
"What have these fishermen agreed upon? Do they have any secret opinions?"
If a group of people really make an agreement, it may not be as strict as the law, but public opinion is the rule, and it is no joke to arouse public outrage.
I really had to be scolded by thousands of people pointing my spine. When I was still alive, it was not a good life, and I had to be watched no matter what I did.
The uncle nodded, "This fried fish has been around for a long time. Everyone knows this method, but few people use it. If you make too much, you can't sell it, and you have to attract people's hatred. Besides, the fish that this family eats may not be available yet."
Gunpowder is valuable, not worth it."
Yi Chuanzong nodded with some regret. It seemed that he couldn't play it for a short time. He could only find a chance to go to the sea to fulfill his wish in the future. The torpedo and artillery games were also quite exciting.
As soon as he regained consciousness, Yi Chuanzong felt his face being pulled by a finger. He looked over expressionlessly, "Daughter-in-law, what did you draw?"
Lou Xiao'e gestured with serious eyes and shouted softly: "Don't make any noise, I will finish the painting soon."
Yi Chuanzong glanced at Lou Xiao'e's face. The chin seemed to be delaminating. Do you need to pull it to do some exercises? The flesh on the lower belly has also grown a lot. It feels pretty good now and it shouldn't become too big.
Fat?
"You sit on my lap and draw, and I'll check it for you."
Lou Xiao'e was startled for a moment and asked carefully: "Do you want a child so much?" It's the Chinese New Year, and as a daughter-in-law, she is afraid of others asking this question.
‘Nonsense, who doesn’t want a child? As long as you can afford it, there’s plenty of time for this thing? I also want to experience what it’s like to herd sheep.’
Yi Chuanzong rolled his eyes, "Don't think too much. We are both super healthy. I'm afraid of an accident. I'll check it out now when I have time. I don't need to worry about it tonight."
"oh."
Lou Xiao'e has become much more well-behaved, and this is a routine matter every night.
Yi Chuanzong diagnosed for three minutes, then took his hand away from his wrist and said, "Okay, let's continue playing. I'll wash my face later."
Lou Xiao'e was no longer in the mood to play. She said a little disappointed: "No?" The two of them worked very hard.
Yi Chuanzong patted the tigress' butt and said nonchalantly: "Generally, two to six months is considered normal. When a warrior like me fights, it's natural to fight to the death. Every battle involves hundreds of millions of warriors.
The crazy fighting was extremely fierce, and it is understandable that it took longer. The waiting is just to screen out better individuals."
"Of course, this is a matter between the two of us. I am a doctor. You have to listen to me on this matter. Only by keeping your mood happy can you make your body in better condition. You can just wait peacefully and wait for conception. There will always be flowers and fruits.
when."
Lou Xiao'e spat, glanced at the eldest father and eldest mother quickly, turned around and scolded, "You can't stop the door with your mouth, the aunt and uncle are still here!"
However, after hearing what Yi Chuanzong said, Lou Xiao'e felt relieved. She raised her hand again and concentrated on drawing. Being happy is very simple, just keep living your daily life.
Yi Chuanzong was a little bored sitting upright. If there was a recliner that could allow his wife to exert more effort, it would be a massage.
In a blink of an eye, he looked at the grate beside the aunt, and saw six grates full of dumplings. He thought that eating this was a big project.
But this job should be much easier in Lou Xiao'e's hands. After all, she can't wrap small dumplings. If she really makes it by herself, I'm afraid it will be one dumpling in the pot. Is that okay?
He's not that picky. He just needs to be cooked and eaten. How good-looking can he be these days?
The work is coming to an end, and now only Auntie herself is finishing the work.
The uncle drank tea and said, "Go back and bring two bags of noodles in the afternoon. We won't buy any more during the Chinese New Year. It may be very busy over there in the next two days."
"Okay, I'll bring it back when I go for a walk."
"Don't move your face!"
Yi Chuanzong glanced at him and said that he was a child on weekdays. Aren't he just like a child who hasn't grown up?
"Okay, I won't move."
"You moved again!"
Yi Chuanzong felt helpless and could only try to keep his posture unchanged.
"Tomorrow we will go back to the village. Last time you treated everyone to a meal. This time when we go back we would like to express our special thanks to the leaders of the village." The first man spoke again.
Yi Chuanzong nodded thoughtfully, but Lou Xiao'e was not happy. He could only reply: "Okay, last time I went back, I said I wanted to treat Uncle Meng to dinner, as an apology for what happened before."
The whole village is waiting for him to eat. On the surface, the whole village is doing this together. In fact, the leader has spoken and the matter can be settled. Otherwise, at most, it will be a small donation of food. I'm afraid no one will be willing.
Taking the initiative to take care of a big eater can be fatal.
The elder nodded and said nothing. They were going back this year to have a look. Now that Yi Chuanzong has come to the city, there are no relatives in the village. At most, they can go back to take a look during the Qingming Festival.
Yi Chuanzong felt the flour on his face and asked curiously: "What exactly did you draw for me?"
Lou Xiao'e leaned back and looked around, suppressing a smile on her face.
The eldest mother turned her head and looked at her, scolding: "You kid, why did you paint a bastard on your man's face?"
"I'll clean him up right now." Lou Xiao'e had fun and quickly repaired her image in the aunt's mind.
Yi Chuanzong put his hands around Lou Xiao'e's waist and said calmly: "This time, it's my turn, right?"
"No!" Lou Xiao'e firmly objected, twisting her body and trying to run away. Her little strength was of course in vain, and she was helplessly dominated by the flour.
"Oh, you're so annoying! Don't put it in your hair!"
"You're choking me!"
After squeezing the last dumpling, the aunt scolded her lightly.
"Okay, you two, stop making trouble. Yi Chuanzong went outside to light a fire with a basket of dumplings. The fire in this room is too small. Xiao'e, you have to wash up too. You have turned into a big cat. No one is allowed to look at you.
joke?"
The top leader of the family spoke, and the two of them naturally followed the arrangement honestly.
Lights were turned on in the woodshed to light up the fire. The fire on the earthen stove was very bright, and the black pot for steaming the steamed buns was big enough. Soon the fragrance filled the yard.