"An An is in the room. He is much better now. As long as he is not cold, he will be fine." Jing Jing knew that her grandma cared about An An.
A few people chatted for a few more words.
The three women were busy in the kitchen preparing a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner.
The three men in the living room were also very busy.
Li Hongyuan was making tea, while Chen Yongchang and Chen Jianbing were eating melon seeds and watching TV.
Li Hongyuan brewed a large pot and handed a cup to the two elders. Unexpectedly, neither of them responded at all when he placed it in front of them.
He stared straight at the TV without blinking.
Li Hongyuan shook his head helplessly and took a glass of wine to taste.
What was playing on the TV was not what he was interested in. He stood up and walked to the kitchen, quietly behind him.
"Let me do it. I just sharpened this kitchen knife two days ago." Li Hongyuan wanted to take the knife in Jing Jing's hand, but Jing Jing raised his arm to block it.
The door in the living room was closed tightly, and the wind and snow outside were really strong, so the knocking on the door seemed even fainter.
Chen Mei saw his embarrassment and smiled to resolve it: "Hongqi, you came just in time, we are also about to have dinner."
Within a few seconds, the door was closed with a strong force.
Just like it is now.
Li Hongyuan's wife didn't say anything, and a relaxed smile appeared on her face.
As soon as he nodded, he pretended to glance at Chen Mei casually, and was relieved when he saw that she didn't speak.
Normally she would not be so indulgent.
The areas in the yard that have not been cleared are already calf-deep, and if you go down any further, you may not be able to get out.
He was just worried about her and didn't think much about it at all.
The black cotton-padded jacket he was wearing was already covered with snow, and he was shivering and trembling faintly.
Unlike his parents, this child is practical and obedient.
Moreover, he was admitted to university, and everyone in the village would praise him when he saw him.
Li Hongyuan, the son-in-law, really has nothing to say to his daughter. Whenever his daughter does any work, he feels bad for her.
His wife doesn't like him drinking, and she's usually very strict about it, but he wouldn't dare. If it weren't for the Chinese New Year, he wouldn't even know he would have to wait until the Year of the Monkey to take a sip of wine.
Li Hongyuan looked forward to this New Year's Eve dinner even more.
He was also carrying a bag, which looked like a change of clothes.
I don’t know who it is at this time. Logically speaking, everyone is celebrating the New Year. Could it be that they are begging for food?
As soon as he opened the door to the living room, a strong cold wind filled his clothes and the room.
"Thank you, Auntie." Li Hongyuan was very grateful.
She handed over a pair of chopsticks: "You must be hungry. Let's eat first. If you have anything to do, we can talk about it after dinner. We are all a family. You must not go out."
As soon as he filled up his glass, he heard someone knocking on the door. If he didn't listen carefully, he really couldn't hear it.
"To this day, there are still no tickets, and the school is closed. I have no choice but to come to you."
"Hongyuan, quickly take out the fireworks I bought and set them off." Jing Jing shouted.
Chen Mei was kind-hearted: "It doesn't matter, just stay here and wait until the snow stops before going home."
It seems that the heavy snow can't wipe out people's enthusiasm for setting off fireworks during the New Year.
"But you have to call your family and tell them so that they don't worry."
Li Hongyuan opened the door and took a look. He was stunned on the spot: "Hongqi? Why are you here?"
This man is really looking for trouble. Her mother and grandmother are both here, so what are you doing?
He was just unlucky. If it hadn't snowed heavily, he would have made it home on the day before the New Year.
Li Hongyuan took out a bottle of expensive liquor and waved it in front of Chen Yongchang and Chen Jianbing: "Would you like a drink?"
He is now enjoying the blessings and wants to live such a good life for a few more years.
Chen Mei and Cao Guihua looked at each other and smiled.
She turned around and picked up the hot water kettle and started to boil hot water. When the two came out of the room, the hot water was ready.
It's not too late to say it now.
"Come in quickly." Li Hongyuan pulled him in and locked the courtyard door from the inside.
It seems that this year I don’t want to think about it.
Li Hongyuan dialed the village phone number, asked him to tell him, and then hung up.
It's really shameless for her to eat dog food from her daughter and son-in-law even at her old age.
The vast white patch in the yard has not yet melted, and at this moment it begins to rain again, and it feels like it is getting heavier and heavier.
The snow is getting heavier and heavier, and there is no intention of stopping. In previous years, we would go out and set off fireworks with others during the New Year.
The older I get, the more I understand that alcohol is not a good thing.
He looked at the dishes on the table and swallowed secretly, feeling a little embarrassed.
Shouldn't Hong Qi have gone home long ago?
Why are you here?
It's not just chopping vegetables, she just needs to pay attention.
She is talking about this now because she can't stand the behavior of Li Daqiang and his wife. She must be worried because her son hasn't come home for the Chinese New Year and can't be contacted.
Just as Jingjing felt regretful, she heard a loud noise in the sky, which was the sound of fireworks.
"No, I'll cut it right away." Jing Jing didn't give it to him.
An hour later, the New Year's Eve dinner was ready.
"You guys eat first, I'll go take a look." Li Hongyuan put down the bottle of wine, stood up and walked towards the door.
"Thank you, sister-in-law." Li Hongqi said seriously.
Li Hongyuan touched his nose and had no choice but to go out through the door.
Jing Jing heard their laughter, her face turned red, and she pushed Li Hongyuan: "Go out quickly, the food will be ready soon."
It's better not to touch alcohol.
"I found a part-time job near the school. In fact, I originally wanted to buy a ticket for yesterday, but because the snow was too heavy and the roads were too slippery and there was a lot of snow, all the cars were stopped."
He was shocked when his hand touched Hongqi's cotton-padded jacket. The texture was like a coat, too thin.
"I won't drink anymore. I'm too old to enjoy it." Chen Jianbing shook his head.
Unexpectedly, the weather forecast on the TV was quite accurate. It said it would snow today and it actually snowed.
It snowed all night last night and just stopped in the morning.
The snow in the sky is as described in the book, like goose feathers.
After the meal, Li Hongyuan fully recovered after eating and drinking. Only then did Li Hongyuan ask him why he hadn't gone home at this time.
How can such clothes keep warm?
Everyone was a little surprised to see Hong Qi. When An Jing saw Hong Qi's look, he knew he was very cold. He looked at Hong Yuan worriedly and said, "Hurry up and take him in to change into warm clothes."
Chen Yongchang's eyes lit up and he nodded imperceptibly.
Jing Jing poured Hong Yuan a glass and handed it to him: "Take it to warm yourself."
Jing Jing glanced at Li Hongyuan without saying anything. It would be okay for them to drink a little if they wanted to during the Chinese New Year.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw fireworks blooming not far away. The brilliant appearance made people feel a bit festive about the New Year.
Li Hongyuan placed the fireworks in the yard, lit the fire and ran into the house.
An An insisted on coming out to take a look, but An Anjing had no choice but to open the door a small gap and let him just look at it and not go out.
With the addition of Li Hongyuan, the family of three just squeezed their heads in the crack of the door, making everyone laugh to death.
