Bao'er's clear and melodious laughter echoed in Zuo Yi's ears.
He remembered that when he was a child, there was such a heavy snowfall in Hangzhou one year, and he and his mother would play together making snowmen.
Also in this yard.
The beautiful memories of childhood have been sealed in the deepest part of Zuo Yi's heart, until they were touched and resurfaced now.
His mind was a little dazed.
"dad?"
The little girl's call made Zuo Yi wake up.
Only then did he realize that the snowman manufacturing project was basically completed, only the final touches were left!
Zuo Yi erected the golden staff beside the snowman and put a bright scarf on it.
All that's left is the nose and eyes.
Bao'er was eager to try and asked Ying: "Dad, let me come!"
As she wished, Zuo Yi reached out and picked up the little girl so that she could insert the carrot into the snowman's face, and finally inlaid it with two valuable obsidian stones.
This is no ordinary obsidian, it is a top-notch witchcraft material!
A big snowman was born.
"Artai..."
Baoer was very happy and proudly showed off to Tai, the foodie next to her: "It's beautiful, isn't it?"
Woof!
Tek: Everything Baoer said is right!
"And a hat!"
Fang Yonghe gave a plush hat to the snowman and said with a smile: "I'll take a photo for you."
She took a few steps back, holding the phone in both hands.
"Artest, come quickly."
Baoer greeted foodie Tai: "Auntie is taking pictures for us!"
Taike ran over obediently and squatted in front of Zuo Yi. Zuo Yi hugged the little girl, while she hugged Zuo Yi's neck.
"Eggplant~"
Click!
A photo was taken.
Baoer shouted: "Auntie, let's take a photo together, with dad!"
Fang Yonghe was in a dilemma: "Then who will take the photo?"
Baoer giggled: "Agu!"
Agu heard the sound and floated out of the living room: It's finally my turn to appear, friends, it's been a long time!
Click! Click!
With the simulated shutter sound of the mobile phone, one photo after another recorded the beauty of this moment!
Good times always fly by.
It’s New Year’s Eve in the blink of an eye.
…
In the distance, there was the roar of firecrackers, and the lights of the metropolis across the river were bright.
The living room of Linjiang Zuozhai was as warm as spring, and the charcoal fire in the fireplace was blazing. Tyke lay comfortably in front of the stove, stretched out comfortably, and then sniffed hard.
The aroma of food spreads in the air.
Tonight, New Year's Eve, Fang Yonghe tried his best to prepare a table of delicious dishes. There was also a steaming beef hot pot in the middle of the table, with the milky white soup boiling, making people salivate just looking at it.
"Baoer!"
Fang Yonghe greeted: "Stop watching TV and come over for New Year's Eve dinner."
"Coming!"
The little girl jumped off the sofa with the black cat in her arms and ran to the dining table: "Wow, it smells so good!"
"Are you very hungry?"
Fang Yonghe smiled and handed her the chopsticks, and said lovingly: "Eat quickly."
"Um."
Bao'er put Mavis on the stool next to him, picked up the chopsticks and prepared to pick up the food.
Zuo Yi reminded: "Have you washed your hands?"
"oh."
The little girl stuck out her tongue and hurried to wash her hands.
Tyke climbed up from in front of the fireplace, bumped his butt to Bao'er's position, ready to wait to be fed.
Meow!
Mavis raised his tail and stared at it condescendingly.
Woof!
Tyke immediately stared back: What are you looking at?
Meow, what are you looking at!
Woof, take a look again!
Meow, I will still take a look!
Zuo Yi couldn't bear it anymore: "You two!"
The black cat and white dog suddenly fell silent, both of them tucked their tails between their legs and did not dare to utter a sound again.
"I'm back!"
Bao'er ran back and shook his hands at Zuo Yi: "Is it very clean?"
"Um."
Zuo Yi rewarded him with a headshot: "It's time to start."
Baoer hee hee hee.
Squirrel mandarin fish, Longjing shrimp, Dongpo pork, West Lake water shield soup, beggar's chicken, fried eel with shrimp, Pian'er Sichuan...
All are authentic Hangzhou delicacies, but Fang Yonghe also steamed several cages of Cantonese dim sum, paired with Chaoshan-style beef hot pot, which is simply addictive.
Baoer's little mouth bulged as he ate, just like a squirrel.
She stuffed her belly with food, and didn't forget to feed Tyke and Mavis.
Both guys like to eat beef, especially beef meat.
Most of the beef tenderloin that the little girl cooked with her own hands was fed to them.
Tek: Baoer is the best, the best, the best in the world.
Mavis: Meow Meow!
Zuo Yi was also full of praise: "Auntie, your skills are enough to make you a chef in a hotel!"
Since Fang Yonghe moved to the old house, she has spent a lot of thought on three meals a day, supplementing Bao'er's nutrition in various ways, and her cooking skills have improved rapidly.
Fang Yonghe smiled and said, "As long as you like it."
The happiest thing for her is watching Zuo Yi and Bao'er wolf down the food she made!
Zuo Yi opened a bottle of red wine and shared it with his aunt.
"Come."
He raised his glass and said: "I wish everyone a happy New Year and all the best!"
Fang Yonghe smiled and raised his glass: "The new year is getting better and better."
"And me!"
Bao'er quickly picked up the cup and said, "Well, I wish dad and aunt happiness!"
Zuo Yi and Fang Yonghe looked at each other, smiled, and said in unison: "Cheers!"
bite!
Three glasses touched together.
At this moment of family reunion, bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, Zuo Yi couldn't help but think of his mother. How wonderful it would be if her mother were still alive and could spend New Year's Eve with everyone!
Zuo Qingyun's voice and smile appeared and disappeared in Zuo Yi's mind, and he suddenly remembered Bao'er's mysterious biological mother.
But I don’t know where the other person is at this moment, and whether he is thinking of the little girl?
After drinking down the glass of wine, Zuo Yi smiled again.
The most important thing now is to hold onto the loved ones around you!
"Come, let's have another drink."
Good wine paired with good food will make you drunk.
After eating this sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner, Bao'er's belly became round, and then there was a surprise.
My aunt gave me a big red envelope, and my father also gave me one.
The little girl was delighted to receive the lucky money.
"Treasure Tree!"
At this moment, she suddenly felt something and immediately ran out of the living room.
A group of fireflies flew in the yard at some point. These little elves that should not exist in winter were flying up and down around Bao'er, and the little girl's face was illuminated by little bits of fluorescent light.
Then the butterflies came, the dragonflies came, the birds came, the midwinter chill quietly receded, the breath of spring filled the whole yard, and the wild flowers in the corners bloomed quietly, as if they were not in the world.
This is Baoshu, a New Year blessing for Baoer!
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I've been in poor health recently, so I haven't updated very much, so please forgive me.