Chapter 286 Return to the city and pay New Year greetings
At noon, Zhang Yu personally cooked and made a sumptuous lunch to entertain the third sister and her family.
The second brother had a good drink with the elders. During this period, the second brother showed off his eloquent tongue and made the people at the table grin from ear to ear.
After dinner, the third sister and her family stayed and chatted for a while.
Everyone also knew that Zhang Yu and others had to go to the city today, so they kept waiting until Zhang Yuren rode a tricycle on his way home. Then the third sister and his family returned home with tears in their eyes.
After returning home, Zhang Yu and Lao Yuan were so tired that they sat down on the sofa and didn't want to get up.
Mengyi asked Zhang Yu and Lao Yuan to coax Tiantian and the girl, and she asked Lao Wang to unload the things in the tricycle.
Walking back this time, Zhang's father and Zhang's mother stuffed a lot of things into the bucket behind the tricycle.
Many of them are wild animals that the old man hunted in the mountains.
Zhang Yu rested for a while, made a pot of hot tea, and took it back to the sofa.
He took out two clean quilts and put them on himself and Lao Yuan.
Lao Yuan picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
"Where are you going tomorrow? To your master?"
Zhang Yu nodded and said.
"Well, I originally went there this year, but this time I stayed at home for an extra day."
"I'll drop by Uncle Xu's place tomorrow."
"I have something to ask Uncle Xu for advice."
Lao Yuan thought about it and knew what Zhang Yu wanted to ask.
"I should go there. When I go, take two of the pheasants you brought back."
"Also, Lao Xu's current situation is also quite difficult. Although I didn't say how it is, he is in a weak situation after all."
"Lao Xu spoke fiercely, so just pretend you didn't hear me. Some things are best kept silent in the end."
Zhang Yu nodded understandingly.
After all, this year is the thrilling 1976. Zhang Yu doesn’t think he can compare with those meritorious achievements.
In the evening, Zhang Yu cooked dinner early, and everyone finished eating early and then went back to the house to rest.
The next day.
Zhang Yu went out early in the morning carrying New Year gifts.
First, I went to Master Ma’s house.
Last year, Zhang Yu came here twice, one for Master Ma’s birthday and one for his wife’s birthday.
They all come in a hurry and go in a hurry.
Master Ma and his wife also understand Zhang Yu. After all, Zhang Yu is different now, although they don’t understand Zhang Yu’s current work.
But through the exchange at the dinner table, we knew that Zhang Yu had a heavy burden on his shoulders.
Master Ma and his wife are happy to see their children have their own careers.
Zhang Yu’s quality is something that both the parents see in their eyes.
No matter how busy Zhang Yu is, Zhang Yu will never miss the couple’s birthday.
Every time I come here, I carry big and small bags of things.
Master Ma is not trying to do this, but he feels that Zhang Yu has always regarded him as his master, which makes Master Ma happy from the bottom of his heart.
Zhang Yu sat at the master's house for a while and chatted with the master and his wife for a while. Brother Ma happened to be at home this time, too, along with his family.
Fortunately, Zhang Yu still had a lot of change in his pocket, so he quickly took out four pieces of one dollar, used them as lucky money, and stuffed them into the hands of the children.
Brother Ma still wanted to push him, after all, one dollar was indeed too much.
Master Ma waved his hand and asked the children to accept it, and then Brother Ma gave up.
Zhang Yu glanced at his watch and felt that it was almost time.
"Master, what's that? I have to leave first. I have to go to Uncle Xu's house."
"When I have time in the future, I will come see you two."
After saying that, Zhang Yu stood up and was about to walk out, but his wife grabbed Zhang Yu's arm.
"You kid, you finally came here. Your master and I still want to have a good chat with you."
As the teacher's wife spoke, she did not forget to wink at her son beside her.
Brother Ma imitated his mother, put his arm around Zhang Yu's shoulders and said.
"That's right, brother, the last few times you came to pay New Year greetings, Brother Ma just happened to go back to your parents' house for your sister-in-law, and he didn't have time to wait on you."
"It's not easy to encounter this. You can't just leave."
"Brother bought it for a long time just to have a sip with you. You have to leave now. How sad will he be!"
"No, Master, Brother Ma, it's not that I don't want to stay, I can't help it!"
"I have to go to Uncle Xu. He has taken good care of me these years."
"If I don't go, Uncle Xu will be sad too!"
"Besides, I am the master's apprentice, today and forever. We are a family, and we will spend a lot of time together in the future."
Zhang Yu is actually in a dilemma, not because he doesn’t want to stay, but because he doesn’t have enough time!
Zhang Yu will go to work tomorrow. If he doesn't go to Uncle Xu's house today, he won't be able to go tomorrow.
There is no reason to go to people at night to pay New Year greetings.
Master Ma can see Zhang Yu's dilemma and understand Zhang Yu.
After all, Zhang Yu is able to achieve his current achievements thanks to Lao Xu’s help.
Otherwise, Zhang Yu would still be welding iron in the factory right now.
"Okay, okay, you two, stop holding Xiaoyu."
"I'm very happy that Xiaoyu can come today. Just like Xiaoyu said, he is my apprentice today and will always be my apprentice in the future."
"It will take a long time in the future, Xiaoyu will come often."
After hearing what the head of the family had said, Mrs. Ma and Brother Ma had no choice but to let go.
Master Ma got up and sent Zhang Yu out of the courtyard.
"Xiaoyu, when you go to Lao Xu's place, remember to help me wish him a happy new year."
"Hey! I understand, master, please go back. I will come see you another day when I have time."
"Sure, please go slower on the road."
"I understand, master, please go back, I'm leaving!"
After saying that, Zhang Yu got on the car, waved to the master, and rode out of the alley.
Master Ma stood at the entrance of the courtyard, staring at the empty alley entrance for a long time.
Zhang Yu was riding a bicycle all the way and arrived at Uncle Xu's house without any hindrance.
Zhang Yu parked the car in the courtyard and carried it into the house.
Aunt Xu, who was in the living room, saw Zhang Yu coming and immediately greeted him happily.
"Aunt Xu, Happy New Year!"
"Okay, okay, happy new year Xiaoyu!"
As she spoke, Aunt Xu poked her head out.
"You came by yourself. Didn't Mengyi and the children come with you?"
Aunt Xu had long heard that Zhang Yu had two more babies. It has been a year, but Aunt Xu has not seen them and has been thinking about them.
"Mengyi is coaxing the children at home. As you know, children are naughty, so Mengyi didn't let them follow."
"Oh! What do you call this? It's nature for children to be naughty, which means they have great health."
"When I have time, Auntie will visit your house."
"That's okay, 100% welcome."
As soon as Zhang Yu finished speaking, a steady voice sounded from the door of the back room.
"What are you welcoming?"
When Zhang Yu saw Uncle Xu coming out, he quickly said hello to Uncle Xu.
"Happy New Year, Uncle Xu!
"Okay, okay, so are you."
"But you can come as soon as you come. What do you want to bring?"
As soon as Uncle Xu reminded him, Zhang Yu raised the pheasant in his hand.
"Uncle, aunt, this is the pheasant I brought from the countryside, and I gave it to you and me to have a try."
"Hahaha, isn't it? That's a coincidence. There is really a good cook today."
While Uncle Xu was talking, Silly Zhu came out of the kitchen.
As soon as he saw the pheasant in Zhang Yu's hand, an expression of joy immediately appeared on his face.