rebirth of cataclysm

"This time we will keep the New Year's money ourselves." Hu Yandie only took out half of it and glanced at it, then quickly stuffed the money back and put it into her jacket pocket.

Hu Yandie's words were directed at Jiang Yucai. She was afraid that her mother would say again: "Bring your money and I will keep it for you. I can buy you new clothes and stationery when school starts."

This is what Jiang Yucai did in the past. Once the new year's money comes into the child's hands, it will come back to her after a round trip. That's how it goes.

Hu Mingchen and his three siblings believed it and handed over most of the New Year's money. At most, they would spend another 250 cents during the New Year.

However, when the new semester started, I didn’t see any new clothes. As for the stationery, I used the old ones as much as possible. I had to wait until there was no use anymore, and then I squeezed out a little bit from the two elders.

The money makes do.

Having learned from the past many times, Hu Yandie learned this time and kept it for herself and not to be deceived again.

Many people have encountered this kind of thing when they were young. In fact, it is not that adults are really greedy for money. The fundamental reason why many people do this is that the family itself is not well-off. If the family is really rich, how many elders will be willing to do so?

Why treat your own child so badly?

Jiang Yucai was naturally the same, and he had to do this because of his family's financial difficulties.

"Oh, the same goes for me. I also want to keep it for myself and don't take it out to anyone else." Hu Yujiao suddenly became alert after Hu Yandie's reminder, and quickly put the money away as well, and put it away even more than Hu Yandie did.

Be careful, just open your clothes and stuff them into the small pocket of your innermost underwear.

Of course, Hu Mingchen couldn't be like his sisters. Now he could decide to spend hundreds of dollars on his own, so how could he be so interested in ten dollars? He put the red envelope on the table as if nothing had happened, not worried at all.

was taken away.

"You two girls, look at your behavior. You gave it to me to keep this year and I haven't saved it yet. You can spend it on your own. But after you spend it, don't ask me for it." Jiang Yucai received two children, Xiao Xiao

It was exciting, so I simply said a little bit angrily.

In the past, Jiang Yucai would not have gambled at all, but would have tried every means to get their money. The key to the situation now is that the conditions at home are different from before. Even if it is not a wealthy family, at least it is no longer poor.

More importantly, there is hope and hope for the future.

If nothing else, let’s just say that tomorrow, the first day of the Lunar New Year, Hu Mingchen’s family will have no problem charging more than two thousand yuan casually. As long as there are no accidents, the Duge Township Cinema will definitely be full from morning to night.

Leaving aside his movie theater, even those selling snacks at the entrance will definitely make a lot of money.

There is no way. In a small place like Duge Township, there are only two places to go during the Chinese New Year. Either go to Qingshui River to listen to people singing folk songs, or crowd into the streets. And now, most of the people who crowd into the streets will probably go there.

Going to Duge Township Cinema to join in the fun is also fashionable.

The 1998 New Year's Eve dinner at Hu Mingchen's family didn't end until almost dark.

Because there is no electricity, even on New Year's Eve, there will be no entertainment activities, such as watching the Spring Festival Gala, at least not yet here in Huangni Village, and the local custom is to have fun with each other on New Year's Eve.

They don't visit each other.

If Hu Jianjun hadn't drank so much, and if he didn't have to go to the street early in the morning to open the business tomorrow, Hu Mingchen and his family would have sat by the fire, chatted and kept vigil as in previous years. But this year after dinner, they would rest by the fire and eat something.

After eating melon seeds and peanut candies, they went back to their rooms.

Of course, there was also the scene of Hu Yandie and Hu Yujiao happily setting off fireworks at the door. This was the first time they set off fireworks in their lives, and the two of them were extremely excited. But one firework couldn't last long, only one or two.

It's over in minutes.

Hu Mingchen bought nine sticks, but they were reluctant to put them out at once. They planned to keep the rest for the second, third, and fifteenth day, and it would be best to call Hu Xiaomin and the others to put them out together.

Two little sisters, Hu Yandie and Hu Yujiao, the first thing they did when they returned to their room was, of course, to find a place where they thought was more private to hide their money.

After drinking, Hu Jianjun fell asleep, while Jiang Yucai still wanted to tidy up the house.

Hu Mingchen was lying in bed thinking about something. It was best to repay the five thousand yuan he owed Chen Xuesheng before the fifteenth day. If possible, go to his house to pay New Year's greetings.

There is also the master Song Qiaoshan. His family lives in the county. Hu Mingchen thought again and said that he should also go to pay his master a happy New Year. In addition, the two thousand yuan he donated to Hu Mingchen said that Hu Mingchen would count it as his investment shares.

, should we bring some profits with us when the time comes?

In addition, Hu Mingchen also thought of Ma Yi, the head teacher who had always taken care of him. She did not celebrate the New Year in the village. Her home was also in the county town, but Hu Mingchen did not have her contact information and did not know where she lived.

Also, after living in the house of my eldest brother Hu Mingyi for such a long time, there is no sign of his household name this time. It’s not that he has forgotten it, but that he doesn’t know how to properly express his gratitude. If you give him money, his family will definitely not accept it. Give him something to show your appreciation.

, but not enough to express that feeling.

Hu Mingchen thought about many people and things, and he didn't even know when he fell asleep. He was very tired from running around during this time.

Early the next morning, Hu Mingchen got up as usual. Although Song Qiaoshan went back to the county town, he didn't have to go to the street and the bridge to practice martial arts. However, he still couldn't relax too much because he was diligent and playful.

After leaving the house, he ran around the mountain along the path, and then went to the fields over Shanshuyan to punch Professor Song Qiaoshan twice. His whole body was covered in sweat, and Hu Mingchen went home wearing a red vest.

Even though many trees on the mountains around Huangni Village have been cut down, it is still in the countryside after all, and the air in the morning is still very fresh, especially the smell of earth and wild grass, which makes it feel even more comfortable.

When we got home, it was already dawn. Hu Jianjun and Jiang Yucai were both up. Only Hu Yandie and Hu Yujiao, who had been unable to sleep due to excitement all night, had not yet left their warm beds.

"You went out early in the morning and only wore this much, be careful of catching a cold." Jiang Yucai said caringly when he saw Hu Mingchen coming back shirtless and cooking something.

"Mom, it's okay. I'm in good health. I won't catch a cold." Hu Mingchen took the basin outside, scooped out a ladle of water from the water tank and poured it into the basin.

Hu Mingchen's whole body was covered in sweat. Even if he couldn't take a shower, he should wipe it properly, otherwise he would smell like sweat.

"You have hot water on the fire, you wash it with hot water, cold water is ice, this kid." Seeing that Hu Mingchen was going to wash him with cold water, Jiang Yucai took a hot water bottle and planned to heat the water for him.

"Mom, no, cold water is good. It's comfortable and refreshing. You can use hot water and carry it over. Don't worry about me catching a cold. It won't happen." Hu Mingchen refused.

Since he continued to exercise every day according to Song Qiaoshan's requirements, Hu Mingchen's body has been getting better and stronger. In addition, he has to undergo "ice and fire" under the bridge every day. Not only has he fully adapted to cold water washing, but also

There is also a bit of enjoyment and preference.

It's okay to run or box in the river, let alone just wash your face and wipe yourself.

"He has been washing in cold water recently, so just let him go and heat up the food quickly. After eating, you have to open the door on the street. Many people will go out very early today." Hu Jianjun was wearing the new jacket Hu Mingchen bought for him.

He came out of the back room very energetically.

Hu Mingchen washed his face and wiped his body. Hu Yandie and Hu Yujiao were also woken up by Hu Jianjun. They had to follow them to the street to help today.

Hu Yandie and Hu Yujiao don't mean how much they can do together to help. The key is that no one is at home today, and they are going to the street anyway, so they might as well get up and have breakfast together and walk together.

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"Second brother, second sister-in-law, Xiaochen, you are already eating. I thought you just got up." Hu Mingchen and his family had just set the table and started having breakfast, when Hu Jianqiang came in full of energy.

Although Hu Jianqiang did not wear new clothes today, his leather shoes were polished and he was wearing the same suit as on the opening day. His hair must have been washed and combed neatly last night, so he looked particularly energetic.

"Jianqiang, come, let's eat together. Hu Yujiao, go give your third uncle the bowl." Seeing Hu Jianqiang, Jiang Yucai quickly greeted him.

"Second sister-in-law, no need. You guys eat quickly. I've already eaten. I just came up to see if you are ready."

"Third uncle, it's really early for you. You'd better have something with us." Hu Mingchen said with a smile.

"I came here after eating. I have to be early today. On the first day of the new year, when business is at its best, we can't delay it." Hu Jianqiang pulled up a bench and sat next to him.

"Brother, if you don't want to eat, can I pour you a glass of wine?" Hu Jianjun asked.

Hu Jianqiang waved his hands hurriedly: "No, no, what are you drinking so early in the morning? I told you before, but you can't drink and delay your work today. If you don't drink...oh..." Hu Jianqiang seemed to have remembered something.

, quickly dug into the inner bag of his suit and took out two pieces of ten yuan, one for Hu Yandie and one for Hu Yujiao: "Here is the lucky money given by my third uncle."

Suddenly they got an extra ten yuan. Hu Yujiao and Hu Yandie were naturally happy and hurriedly thanked them.

"Third uncle, you are so partial. They gave me everything, so why did you forget me?" Hu Mingchen protested.

"You...forget it, my third uncle can't afford your new year's money..." Hu Jianqiang said awkwardly.

His salary and bonus were all given by Hu Mingchen, and Hu Mingchen gave him a one-time bonus of 1,000 yuan. It was not appropriate to ask him to pay Hu Mingchen. Just give him 10 yuan, which is a bit of a slap in the face to Hu Mingchen, but you can't give it to Hu Mingchen.

The one thousand he gave should be forwarded back. Hu Jianqiang couldn't do that, so he simply filtered out Hu Mingchen, who was richer than him.

"There's nothing I can't afford. Just ten yuan is enough. Haha, if you don't give it, how can I celebrate the New Year?" Hu Mingchen simply stretched out his hand and asked for it directly.

Hu Mingchen had already talked about this. What could Hu Jianqiang do? He could only take out ten yuan and hand it to Hu Mingchen in a coquettish way.