At this time, the streets of Lin'an had begun to be decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and the faces of adults and children were all beaming with smiles.
The word New Year means many things to Chinese people, including reunion, celebration, holidays...
Compared to Chinese people 20 years later, the New Year now may have more meaning!
At that time, the spirit of the New Year was getting weaker and weaker. It seems that the improvement of science and technology has brought people closer and closer. But only those who have experienced that era will find that the New Year at that time
, in fact, compared to everyone, it is no longer so lively.
Wu Jianye and several others were sitting on a minibus, which had just entered the urban area of Lin'an.
This was Zhou Huimin's first time in China. She sat close to the car window and looked at the scenery outside, looking a little curious.
“It turns out this is Lin’an!”
Although I have never been to Lin'an, the story of Lin'an is not unfamiliar to Zhou Huimin. The most familiar impression naturally comes from the original broadcast of "The New White Snake Legend". After the "New White Snake Legend" was broadcast in Xiangjiang
, many people from Xiangjiang came to Lin'an to travel, specifically to see the Broken Bridge, the West Lake...
"Is it different from the Lin'an in your impression?" Gong Yin sat next to Zhou Huimin and asked with a smile.
Although Gong Yin has not visited La'an many times, she is naturally more familiar with it than Zhou Huimin.
Zhou Huimin smiled and said: "There are some differences, but I can't say there is any difference!"
Li Xiuming was chatting with his two children, especially educating Wu Luoxin.
"Luoluo, when you return to China, you will have to speak Mandarin. You can no longer speak English. Do you understand?" Although Wu Luoxin was born and lived in North America, because of Wu Jianye's instructions, Li Xiuming never forgot to educate Wu Luoxin.
Luo Xin speaks Mandarin. When we are at home, most of our conversations with her are in Mandarin.
"OK!" Wu Luoxin said with a sweet smile.
Li Xiuming: "..."
"Has everyone else arrived?" At this time, Gong Yin turned around and asked Wu Jianye, who was across the aisle from him.
"It's already here. I'm probably cleaning up at home at this time!" Wu Jianye said with a smile.
Wu Jianye flew directly to Shanghai with Gong Ying and others, and then drove back to Lin'an.
As for Liang Zhengting, Huang Zilu and others, they took different flights based on their hometowns. After the New Year, they will go to Yanjing to report.
The other people Gong Yin mentioned were actually my mother, Zhu Xian and others!
There were not many people celebrating the New Year in Lin'an this time, but more people were visiting Wu Jianye's small family.
"By the way, when will you return to Yanjing?" Wu Jianye asked Dai Zhen beside him.
During the Chinese New Year in China, Wu Jianye would give Dai Zhen a holiday. Now Dai Zhen's parents, eldest brother, and sister-in-law have opened a very prosperous restaurant in Yanjing and have basically settled in Yanjing. Therefore, every year during the Chinese New Year, Dai Zhen
They will all go back to Yanjing to celebrate the New Year!
"Haha, I won't go back to Yanjing this year. I will celebrate the New Year with you in Lin'an!" Dai Zhen chuckled.
Although Wu Jianye is always surrounded by bodyguards, Dai Zhen is not very relieved, so when he came back, he told his parents that he would not go back to Yanjing to celebrate the New Year this year.
Wu Jianye said: "Okay, we should go back to Yanjing after the fifteenth day!"
The Chinese New Year does not end until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. This time is a party, and we will definitely stay in Lin'an until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
While we were chatting, the minibus had already arrived at the West Lake courtyard.
From a distance, you can see my mother and Zhu Xian standing at the door waiting for them, holding Wu Nianyi's hand.
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This was also the first time Wu Jianye had time to come over after the courtyard was built. At this time, he led everyone into the courtyard. Ieoh Ming Pei designed a unique garden architecture based on the quiet and elegant environment here.
The entire building is characterized by its wild charm, including mountains, pools, islands, flowers, stones, pavilions, halls, pavilions, and rockeries, and is connected by winding corridors. The corridors are decorated with window frames of different styles, starting from each window frame. Walking down, you will see different landscapes, some are bamboo forests, some are dense laurel trees, vigorous pines, or swaying bonsai.
To say who had the happiest New Year this year, it was actually Wu Jianye’s mother. Her two grandchildren and one granddaughter spent the New Year with her completely for the first time. How could she not be happy!
At this time, my mother was playing with the three juniors, while Wu Jianye was strolling around with Zhu Xi and others.
"Ieoh Ming Pei's design is truly well-deserved!" A few people were sitting in the Tingsong Pavilion in the courtyard. It was a condescending place that made people feel relaxed and happy. Below was the trickling stream.
"It's not that easy to ask Master Pei to come out now!" Li Xiuming now lives in North America all year round and is more familiar with I.M. Pei.
Now Landmark is cooperating with I.M. Pei’s son, and they are basically responsible for designing all Landmark plazas in China.
Gong Yin nodded and said: "It seems that the Bank of China Building in Xiangjiang was designed by Master Bei!"
Zhou Huimin nodded and said, "That's him!"
Wu Jianye laughed and said: "Okay, let's not discuss outsiders' matters. Let's think about how to spend this year. There are no chefs here this year, so we can only do it ourselves!"
Zhu Xian smiled and said: "Otherwise, let's go to the department store tomorrow to buy new year's goods!"
The other three were also very happy when they heard this. The status of the four of them has changed a lot. It has probably been several years since they prepared any New Year's goods.
Now that I heard Zhu Xian's suggestion, I was naturally very happy.
Wu Jianye looked at Zhu Jia who was a little excited and said with a smile: "It's probably no problem for a few of us to go, but it's probably in danger for you!"
Zhu Xian looked at Wu Jianye with some confusion and asked, "Why?"
Gong Yin smiled and said: "Have you forgotten "The Legend of the New White Snake"?"
Although the TV series "The Legend of the White Snake" was not broadcast on Zhejiang TV Station, it was first broadcast on Lin'an TV Station. Even now, this TV series is still a TV series that must be broadcast during the two major holidays in Lin'an. Zhu Hao The popularity in Lin'an is definitely the highest among the four women.
If she showed up in a department store, she would definitely cause a huge sensation.
Zhu Xian showed a helpless expression. He originally proposed the suggestion, but now he is the one who should not appear in public. Naturally, he felt regretful in his heart!
Wu Jianye looked at Zhou Huimin and smiled: "You can't go either!"
Zhou Huimin looked at Wu Jianye in surprise.
"Do you think no one in China knows about your popularity in Xiangjiang?"
As one of the most popular female singers in Hong Kong, Zhou Huimin's popularity in China is naturally very high at this time. Many young boys have posters of Zhou Huimin in their homes.
After the promotion of Fengge Media, Zhou Huimin and the female star are much more famous than in another time and space!
Zhu Xian and Zhou Huimin looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
Gong Yin and Li Xiuming showed proud smiles.
By this time, my mother had already called them to prepare dinner!
This time they celebrated the New Year here and did not find a local cook, so they naturally cooked by themselves. Even Wu Jianye was not spared and cooked two side dishes himself.
"If you can't do it next year, please move to Yanjing. My aunt has also gone back. I'm a little worried about you being alone in your hometown. Besides, after you go, you can see more of them!" Wu Jianye said to his mother.
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This year, my uncle has moved out and my aunt has moved back. In November, Chen Le and Dan Silan also got married. However, at that time, Wu Jianye was promoting "The World of Chu Xing" in Hong Kong, so he didn't have time to attend.
wedding.
"Forget it, I don't know anyone there. A golden nest and a silver nest are not as good as my own doghouse. If I miss you, it's not too late to go visit you!" I refused.
In this kind of matter, I see it very clearly. She naturally feels sorry for Yiyi, but she also knows that her own cultural level cannot teach Yiyi. Now that Yiyi has his grandparents watching, she is relieved. If
I also went to Yanjing. There will definitely be differences between the two parties over Yiyi's education. Open your mouth. It's inappropriate. If you don't open your mouth, you'll feel uncomfortable. It's better to be as relaxed as you are now!
"Besides, your grandma and grandpa have to be taken care of at home. If your uncle hadn't said that he would take good care of your grandma and grandpa this time, I wouldn't have been able to come here alone!"
Originally, Wu Jianye wanted to take his grandma and grandpa over, but later his uncle came out and planned to let his grandma and grandpa spend the New Year with them, so Wu Jianye didn't say anything.
"Okay, as long as you are happy!" Wu Jianye said helplessly.
In the evening, four women played mahjong, and I had fun with my grandchildren, but there was nothing to worry about about Wu Jianye.
He was also happy and relaxed and went to write a script!
On the next day, Wu Jianye, Gong Yin, and Li Xiuming, under the envious eyes of Zhu Xian and Zhou Huimin, waved and went to the department store to buy new year's goods!
As the New Year approaches, we can see the Chinese people’s enthusiasm for the New Year. The entrances to department stores are almost overcrowded, but everyone’s face is filled with happy smiles.
This is especially true for some children, wearing new clothes and holding snacks in their hands.
Wu Jianye and the other three got out of the car and slowly walked into the department store along with the crowd.
At this time, there were many people outside handing out flyers.
Distributing leaflets has been around since ancient times, but now the Internet has not yet emerged, and TV station advertisements are not something ordinary businesses can afford, so the situation of distributing leaflets is on the rise again.
After just queuing for a while, Wu Jianye received four or five flyers.
"Hello, we are from Haibo Translation Agency. We can help you translate various foreign languages..." At this time, a somewhat familiar voice sounded in Wu Jianye's ears.
Wu Jianye looked up and found that it was Ma Xiaoyun wearing a coat and handing out flyers in the cold wind!
"Director Wu?" Ma Xiaoyun also recognized Wu Jianye at this time.
"Did you do this?" Wu Jianye asked curiously, holding the flyer Ma Xiaoyun just sent to him.
In my memory, Ma Xiaoyun should start the Haibo Translation Agency next year. Why is it starting now?
Ma Xiaoyun smiled and said, "Yes, I did it with a few friends!"
Wu Jianye asked: "You don't want to be a teacher anymore?"
Ma Xiaoyun: "Let's do it. Isn't this a holiday? I have nothing to do. I discussed it with a few friends and set up a translation agency like this!"
Wu Jianye laughed. As expected, Ma Xiaoyun is a restless boss. After graduating from college, because of an agreement with the principal, Ma Xiaoyun will definitely not leave his workplace within five years, but it does not mean that Ma Xiaoyun will be idle.
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"Director Wu, what are you doing?" Ma Xiaoyun asked curiously as he watched Wu Jianye lining up here.
"Oh, isn't it the Chinese New Year soon? Come and buy some New Year goods with your family!" Wu Jianye said with a smile.
"But I remember you are?"
"Celebrate the New Year in Lin'an this year!" Wu Jianye knew what Ma Xiaoyun meant.
"That's good, I'm not saying that celebrating the New Year in Lin'an is definitely a very wise choice..." Ma Xiaoyun immediately started to promote the benefits of Lin'an.
Wu Jianye did not interrupt Ma Xiaoyun, and listened to his introduction of Lin'an. He was indeed a tour guide for foreigners, and later became an entrepreneur known for his eloquence.
When Wu Jianye walked into the department store, Ma Xiaoyun introduced Wu Jianye eloquently.
It wasn't until Wu Jianye and the others started shopping that Ma Xiaoyun realized what he was doing and said with a smile: "Director Wu, I'm sorry, I forgot about the business as soon as I started talking about it!"
Wu Jianye laughed and said: "It's okay, it's very interesting to chat with you. If you have time in the future, you can come to my house and sit down!"
"So where do you live now?" Ma Xiaoyun was not polite.
Wu Jianye told Ma Xiaoyun the address of the courtyard. Ma Xiaoyun was very surprised after hearing it. That house was very famous in Lin'an. When it was first built, it attracted a lot of attention. However, Ma Xiaoyun did not expect that.
That house turned out to belong to Wu Jianye.
"Then I will definitely visit Director Wu when I have time!" Ma Xiaoyun said with a smile.
"Welcome!" Wu Jianye smiled.
Ma Xiaoyun then left. Gong Yin and Li Xiuming asked curiously: "Who is that?"
Wu Jianye replied: "A friend from Lin'an!"
"Oh!" The two of them didn't ask any more questions.
Although both of them have their own careers now, after all, they went out in China, so their feelings for the country are naturally very deep. Now in such an occasion, their impressions of the country have come out again.
Wu Jianye is a one-stop shop.
Compared to Ma Xiaoyun, they now care more about chicken, duck and fish!
Following the long crowd, the three of them bought things they liked when they saw them. Occasionally, Gong Yin and Li Xiuming would ask Wu Jianye for his opinion.
Various kinds of food fell into Wu Jianye's hands one after another, and the two of them continued to buy while talking and laughing. Wu Jianye followed behind them, showing a wry smile.
When they came out of the department store, Wu Jianye suddenly understood why so many men were willing to go shopping with their wives!