It's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice, so Luo Xi rubbed her palms and said, "It's still too late for us to buy new year's goods."
"That's right, there should be a few markets in the town that are open now." Village Chief Hao was busy driving, "I'm going to light a fire."
Chief Hao's diesel car is particularly difficult to run when the weather is cold. In winter mornings, he even has to burn some corn stalks next to it to warm the fuel tank.
"Mom, you can take care of the children at home. Lu Sheng and I will go with Village Chief Hao." Luo Xi lowered her head and told the two children, "Listen to your grandparents, Xiao Chen, take good care of your sister."
Feichen nodded his little head vigorously, "I know, Mom."
Mother Lu said with a look of reluctance, "Then you go early and come back early."
Watching the couple get into Chief Hao's car, Mother Lu still stood outside the door and stared eagerly, but this time, she no longer had to watch her son leave secretly, but openly waited for her son to return.
Lu Sheng opened the car window and waved to her, "Mom, go back."
"Hey, go back, go back now." With tears in her eyes, Mother Lu turned around and took the hands of the two little guys, and said to Qin Pei: "Brother, let's go into the house."
Qin Pei witnessed such a touching meeting between mother and son today, and was deeply moved. He also admired Luo Xi's vision more and more. One was an iron warrior who shed his blood for the motherland, and the other was a staunch mother who was willing to enjoy a lonely life for her son.
Who would have thought that the commander of the special forces would be born in such a poor, backward and remote mountain village. It is impossible for a person to change his origin, but he can change his destiny. This is in line with the saying, "My destiny is up to me and not to God."
", Lu Sheng is a legend in this small village and an idol worshiped by young people in the future.
When Chief Hao's car drove into the town, it was almost dark, and every household was preparing for the evening's reunion dinner. Fortunately, several businesses were not closed.
Lu Sheng had never bought anything at such a market since he joined the army, and he didn't know what to buy. Luo Xi had always been picking and bargaining.
"Four and a half? It's too expensive. Look, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. Give me a New Year's discount. Besides, if I don't buy these things, they will be broken after the Chinese New Year. For three yuan, you can
Let’s see, boss.” Luo Xi was wearing a white cotton-padded jacket and a red scarf. She had a warm smile, red lips and white teeth, and the boss had to be generous because of her sweet appearance.
"This girl is really sharp-tongued. OK, I won't make any more money from you for three yuan."
"Thank you, boss."
Luo Xi paid the money and handed the thing in her hand to Lu Sheng, who was stunned. He took it mechanically, still staring at her.
"What are you looking at? I don't have a military map on my face." She grinned, "Hurry up, they will be closing soon."
Lu Sheng was dragged away by her and said with a smile: "I didn't expect you to be able to negotiate the price."
She used to be a spoiled child and always spent money lavishly. When they were in love, she often wasted money. She ordered a table full of food and each one only took one bite before she was full. He kept educating her, but she smiled broadly and said, "It's okay, my dad has it."
"Money", after the tempering of life, she is no longer the ignorant little girl she used to be. She knows how to live, how to take care of her children, and how to be considerate of him. How can he not be moved by her growth and carefulness.
After buying half a cart full of things, Village Chief Hao smiled and joked, "You have moved the store back."
Someone was killing a New Year's pig at the entrance of the village. A crowd of people gathered around to watch. The freshly slaughtered pork was still steaming due to the cold weather. The owner of the pig was weighing the pig with a large scale and shouting loudly, "Three catties and four jins."
two."
"Lu Sheng, let's go buy some fresh pork." She pulled him into the crowd, her big eyes looking for the best spot on the pig.
There were several aunties buying pork standing nearby. Suddenly they saw such a fair-skinned girl walking in. She couldn't help but take a few more glances. Her dress didn't look like someone from an ant village, but more like a girl from a big city.
Child, looking at the tall and handsome man next to her, someone recognized him at once, "Isn't this the son of the old Lu family in the east of the village? Ah Sheng, to Ah Sheng, in the army is
Sir."
Luo Xi chuckled and poked the expressionless man, "Look, you are a celebrity."
Lu Sheng actually knew these people. He didn't put on airs and showed a rare smile. He called out his second aunt and third aunt. Everyone enthusiastically chatted with him about their daily life. The people in the village were simple and unpretentious, and they didn't do anything because of his status.
He is distinguished and feels that he is inferior to the dwarves, and he is very kind to each other.
"A Sheng, is this your wife? This girl is so handsome."
After finishing speaking, Lu Sheng began to praise Luo Xi again. Luo Xi imitated his call and called her seven aunts and eight aunts again. Her mouth was like candy core and sweet as honey.
"Ah Sheng, look at whether my son, your eldest nephew, can become a soldier. Ever since he heard someone mention you, that boy has been obsessed with you and has been clamoring to become a soldier so that he can be as successful as you in the future.
"Then take him to my house sometime and let me take a look." Lu Sheng agreed readily.
"That's great."
"Asheng, there are also those from my family."
"The one at my house will work too."
Purchasing pork turned into a recruitment meeting, and Luo Xi felt dumbfounded. In the end, the stall owner very generously gave the two of them five kilograms of pig head meat and a pile of big bones for the sake of his son's "future."
Luo Xi carried it happily, "Oh, does this count as bribery, Army Commander?"
"Then you eat them all and destroy the evidence." Lu Sheng put his arms around her shoulders, and he had never felt so at ease in his heart. The lovely person beside him was as charming as a picture, and his smile was as sweet as snow. He couldn't help but lean over her gently.
He leaned over and kissed the corner of her lips.
"Don't let anyone see it. It's so embarrassing." After all, this is a rural area, which is still a bit feudal and conservative. Luo Xi glanced around quickly and kept a safe distance from him while carrying two large bags. He walked behind, feeling very good.
Smiling.
Village Chief Hao helped them unload their things from the car. Qin Pei took the two little ones out to help. Feichen gave the lightest bag of vegetables to his sister and carried the heavy bag of fruits himself. He was very rich at a young age.
With enough strength, I can carry a bag of fruits and another bag of dried fruits.
Mother Lu was heating hot water to give them a bath in the evening. When she saw the whole family filing in, carrying big and small bags in their hands, the strong smell of the New Year came to her face like a spring breeze. She smiled and took over her grandchildren.
The things in my hands were, "Tangxin and Xiaochen, the sweet potatoes in the stove are almost ready."
When the two little guys heard this, they immediately rushed to the stove with cheers.
Qin Pei used a long hook to pull the sweet potatoes out of the ashes, and then wiped them dry with a clean rag. Two greedy cats squatted in front of him, looking eagerly at the sweet potatoes in his hand. For children in the city,
Not many people have ever eaten sweet potatoes roasted in a stove, let alone such a red stove.
"It's a bit hot, eat it slowly." Qin Pei put a little peeled sweet potato in Xiaotangxin's hand. She took it excitedly, smelled the alluring fragrance first, and then bit into it, "Okay.
It’s so sweet, brother.”
Feichen also took a bite, "It's really sweet. Grandpa eats it too."
"Go and feed it to your parents. Grandpa won't eat it."
The two little ones immediately went to Lu Sheng and Luo Xi with roasted sweet potatoes, insisting that they take a bite.
Qin Pei is the king of children. Having him take care of the children saves them a lot of trouble. He took the children to bake sweet potatoes and clams, and then led the two younger ones to use the newly bought wallpaper to lay the walls. He did these things quickly.
, all the walls of the two bedrooms were painted in an hour. The white wallpaper with dark flowers suddenly made the whole house brighter, and the bright red window grilles on the glass were even more stunning and pleasing.
Luo Xi and Lu Sheng were helping Mother Lu in the kitchen.
Lu Sheng was peeling garlic very seriously. He was always like this. As long as he was asked to do something, he would do it very carefully. For example, if he was asked to wash the dishes, he would turn over and wipe the dishes many times.
There are big bones and meat in the big pot, and you can smell the tempting aroma even before they come out of the pot.
Mother Lu was chopping and chopping on the side, looking at the young couple from time to time, the smile on her lips getting deeper and deeper.
"Mom, here's the garlic." Lu Sheng handed the peeled garlic cloves to Mother Lu and asked with a smile: "What can I do for you?"
Mother Lu looked at him, her eyes suddenly became sour, she held back the tears that were about to burst out of her eyes, and quickly turned around with the garlic.
Her son never talked much, but she could understand the meaning expressed in his eyes. She really didn't dare to even think about such a family reunion scene before, and until now she felt like she was dreaming.
Qin Pei had already pasted up the couplets, and the hands of the two little guys were stuck with gold powder with the word "Fu". They shook their little hands and you scratched me and I scratched you. The clothes on their bodies quickly became dirty.
Luo Xi frowned helplessly and brought hot water for them to wash their hands. The two of them started playing with the water in the basin again, playing with each other.
She said coldly: "Don't make trouble, it will make water all over the ground."
At this time, the aroma of meat came from the kitchen, and Mother Lu shouted happily: "Tangxin, Xiaochen, come over and eat meat."
After hearing this, the two people who had just been scolded immediately blinked and looked at Luo Xi, like a pair of pitiful dolls. Luo Xi laughed and said, "Grandma is calling you, go quickly."
"It's time to eat meat." The little guy ran towards the kitchen with a whoosh.
Mother Lu picked two pieces of lean meat, blew the hot air off them, and then handed them to the two little ones' mouths.
"It smells so good."
It seemed like it was the first time I had eaten this kind of pork. After finishing it, I had my head raised and wanted to eat it again.
Mother Lu tore a few more pieces for them, and finally found two small bones.
Tangxin and Feichen sat on chairs, gnawing bones across from each other. The pig bones came out of this big pot, with original flavor. It was a delicacy that could not be eaten in small pots and stoves in big cities.
Lu Sheng took a piece and gave it to Luo Xi. She opened her mouth and was about to bite it, but his hand suddenly retracted, and she bit it all.
Luo Xi stared, "Hey, cheapskate."
He waved the meat in front of her and finally brought it to his mouth, chewing it as it seemed very delicious.
This bad guy obviously did it on purpose.
"Luo Xi, eat this piece. It's better than his piece." Mother Lu picked up the meat with chopsticks and handed it to her daughter-in-law. Luo Xi was flattered and said "Thank you, Mom" before biting the piece of meat into her mouth.
, as if you are deliberately fighting with someone, insisting on chewing better than him.
Mother Lu watched from the side and couldn't help but laugh, "These two children."
Peng!
Someone set off firecrackers before dinner. Lu Sheng said, "Mom, I'm going to set off the firecrackers."
"Well, go ahead, let's take off the whip and you can eat."
Lu Sheng found a bunch of bright firecrackers in the warehouse and lit a cigarette.
"Dad, I want to let go too." Feichen boldly requested.
"Here are you." He picked out a few less dangerous children's fireworks for Feichen, "Be careful when setting them off. Don't point them towards your face."
"I know, Dad."
The father and son went out to set off the whip. Luo Xi and Tangxin stood at the door. She stretched out her hand to cover Tangxin's ears and looked at the father and son at the entrance of the courtyard with a smile.
Crackling.
Red firecrackers jumped and exploded on the ground, and red debris fell to the ground amid the golden firelight.
"It's Chinese New Year, it's Chinese New Year." Tangxin cheered, clapping her hands.
It's time to celebrate the New Year's Eve reunion dinner. The whole family is sitting around the fire pit. The dishes on the table are steaming and the stove below is burning brightly.
Lu Sheng poured wine for Qin Pei, and poured drinks for Lu's mother Luo Xi and the children. He raised his glass first, and without too many words, everything was in this lively atmosphere, "Happy Spring Festival everyone."
"Happy Spring Festival."
Everyone smiled and raised glasses, clashing together happily. The New Year of reunion is called the real New Year.
Mother Lu’s cooking was very good, and several people praised her while eating.
"Mom, you eat." Luo Xi took a chopstick of fish to Mother Lu.
"Eat, Mom, let's eat." Mother Lu was too happy to eat anymore. Every New Year is a real New Year's Eve for her. She listens to other people's firecrackers blasting and family reunions, but she can only stay here alone.
But this year, she has achieved consummation. Not only has her son come back, but she has also brought her daughter-in-law and grandchildren. How can she not be excited about this?
The whole family was having reunion dinner and drinking reunion wine. Lu Sheng said very little, but it could be seen that he was very happy because he kept smiling, which was the expression he could only have when he was happiest.
Luo Xi told Mama Lu stories about the city, from interesting stories about Tangxin Feichen to interesting stories about Lu Sheng. After she finished telling, Qin Pei continued, and the two of them made Mama Lu laugh from ear to ear.
"Luo Xi, Mom is relieved to see that your relationship with Asheng is so good." While washing the dishes, Mother Lu was cleaning up the food in the kitchen and said to Luo Xi with a smile.
Luo Xi put her hand under the faucet and couldn't help but pause after hearing the words, letting the cold water pour on her red skin.
Mother Lu didn't know that this was her last reunion year with them. It fulfilled Lu Sheng's dream and her own dream. She didn't want to leave any regrets. She hoped that they could still be peaceful after she left.
Live peacefully.
"Mom, please come back to City A with us. Lu Sheng is still worried about you staying here alone."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to adapt to life in the city. After all, I'm used to living in the countryside and I don't want to leave."
"Don't you miss your grandchildren?"
"How can I not want to?" Mother Lu sighed, "If I miss them, you can pick me up and stay for a few days, or I can come back and stay for a while after you take a long vacation."
Luo Xi did not force it anymore. For many old people, they are used to living in one place and it is difficult to change the soil and water. Although the life in the city is leisurely and quiet, it cannot compare with the deep roots and rich soil of this small village.
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