Zhou Xiaoyun’s Happy Life

Chapter 288 Reunion (2)

 The twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month is the busiest day of the year and also the last episode of the year.

The narrow street is so crowded with people going to the market to buy food that it takes half an hour to walk from one end of the street to the other. The entrance to the market is on the street, and the exit is not far from the end of the street. Many people going to the market just turned from the street to the end of the street and squeezed into the market to buy some vegetables to take home.

The market was so crowded that it was almost impossible to get in.

The prices of various vegetables are much more expensive than usual, and the price of meat is also rising.

Not buying? If you don't want to buy, just leave. There will be many people waiting to buy.

How about saying Happy New Year? Those who run small businesses look forward to this time of year the most, as everything sells better than usual.

Not to mention the vendors in the market. Think about it, you don’t have to buy other things, but you can’t help but buy food! The food market will only open on the sixth day of the new year. If you don't prepare all the dishes, you will have guests at home and you won't be able to buy enough food if you want to buy it.

 So, farmers who have worked hard for a year and saved a little money in their pockets are eager to buy New Year's goods for their families in big baskets and small baskets, big bags and small bags.

Zhao Yuzhen was busy with her several children.

Zhou Xiaoyun greets the guests, Dabao is good at cutting meat and ribs, Xiaobao collects change neatly, and Erya is responsible for holding plastic bags. Zhao Yuzhen just stood in front of the meat grinder and was responsible for grinding the meat.

Zhao Yuzhen’s happy smile never stopped as she watched her children become more and more clever.

Most of the people who come to buy meat are acquaintances. Who wouldn’t want to praise Dabao when they see him? Zhao Yuzhen said a few polite and modest words, and her heart was already filled with joy.

Arrived around eleven o'clock, the market dispersed a little, and the number of people in the vegetable market gradually became less and less.

Zhou Xiaoyun took Erya home to cook, while Dabao and Xiaobao stayed in the market to help Zhao Yuzhen pack things.

Zhou Xiaoyun went to the kitchen at home and saw, oh, Zhao Yuzhen had bought a lot of vegetables and put them there. Moreover, mutton and beef are all ready-made cooked dishes. Zhou Xiaoyun skillfully washed a Chinese cabbage and cooked a large bowl of beef and cabbage. I also picked up some sauerkraut from the sauerkraut jar at home, washed it, cooked a portion of mutton and sauerkraut vermicelli, put it in the hot pot, poured some alcohol on it, and the steaming aroma came out.

When Zhao Yuzhen came back, Zhou Xiaoyun had just finished cooking the food and served it on the table.

 There were four dishes cooked in total, including beef and cabbage, mutton, pickled cabbage and vermicelli hot pot, plus roasted pork with potatoes and braised fish.

Each dish comes in a big bowl filled with generous portions.

Dabao opened his cheeks happily and started eating. After eating two large bowls of rice, he patted his belly with satisfaction: "It feels so good to be full!" It's not like eating in the track and field team and having to limit how much you eat. It feels like eating at home. OK!

Zhao Yuzhen watched with distress as Dabao hiccupped after eating: "Eat more if you like, and tell mom what you want to eat. I bought a lot of vegetables a few days ago to prepare at home. If it's not enough, I'll eat it tomorrow morning." Buy some and bring it back. "The first thirty days of the year are considered to be half episodes, and people usually go back to cook at around ten o'clock.

Dabao chuckled and said, "I like to eat meat as long as it's meat. I'm not picky about food."

The younger brothers and sisters booed, but Dabao shamelessly turned a blind eye and went on to act coquettishly in front of Zhao Yuzhen.

Zhou Xiaoyun shook his head with goosebumps, eh, watching the tall and strong Dabao act coquettishly makes people really uncomfortable!

Zhou Guoqiang frowned when he saw Dabao's slimy look, and wanted to give Dabao a few words: "You are such a big man, please speak politely, let's see what you look like now..." The torrent of criticism is about to begin.

Zhao Yuzhen stopped Zhou Guoqiang in time: "Come on, for the Chinese New Year, the child only comes back half a year, so don't go on and on. No matter how old your Dabao is, he is still a child and my son in my eyes, so tell me What’s wrong with the coquettish chat? If you don’t like it, just stay away.”

　　Zhou Guoqiang was speechless after being robbed of his virginity.

 Thinking about Dabao finally coming back, let’s make him happy!

Zhou Guoqiang thought that he would never have the chance to train Dabao in the past six months. He also missed the feeling of training Dabao until his nose was bruised, his face was swollen and his head was so swollen that he did not dare to lift his head!

This Dabao is no longer at home, so he has no chance to train others.

 Xiaobao has always been well-behaved and obedient, not to mention Zhou Xiaoyun who never bothers him or bothers him with anything. Erya's sweet mouth is the best at flattering and flattering. Zhou Guoqiang misses Dabao especially when his throat is itchy.

How great it would be if Dabao, the most naughty, mischievous and trouble-loving one, was at home...

Now that Dabao is finally back, Zhou Guoqiang's joy and excitement are all in his heart. Xing Yuwai's first reaction is to bring Dabao over and play with him for a few words.

This can be considered a different kind of fatherly love, haha!

On the eve of the New Year, after a sumptuous lunch, Zhao Yuzhen began to tidy up her home and outside. Zhou Guoqiang finally calmed down. He made a lot of money from his business this year. Zhou Guoqiang was in a good mood and helped Zhao Yuzhen move things while humming a tune.

Dabao swept around with a long feather duster, while Xiaobao jumped behind him to grab the feather duster.

Dabao laughed and changed the feather duster from his left hand to his right hand. Xiaobao, who was taller than him, couldn't grab it anyway.

The interaction between the two brothers made Erya giggle. She didn't even sweep the broom for a long time and just went to watch the fun.

Zhou Xiaoyun cut the red paper into long strips and called Dabao to write the couplet.

As soon as Dabao heard Zhou Xiaoyun call him to write a couplet, he perked up and threw the feather duster to Xiaobao and came over. He picked up a big brush, dipped it in ink and started writing.

Zhou Xiaoyun nodded while reading. Dabao's calligraphy was getting better and better, and it was very powerful when it penetrated the back of the paper.

Where is Xiaobao still in the mood to sweep the corner of the house? Erya is still in the mood to sweep the floor, so they all come over to join in the fun.

Xiaobao commented seriously: "Brother, your calligraphy skills are quite good. If I had known, I would have asked you to set up a stall to sell calligraphy when you came back two days ago."

There are indeed people in the market who write couplets for people on the spot to earn some handicraft money, but most of them are old men.

Dabao laughed and scolded Xiaobao, knowing that he couldn't say a good word out of his mouth.

 After the bright red couplets are posted on the door, the joy of the New Year rushes towards you.

The family was divided into two groups to take a bath. After taking a bath, Zhou Guoqiang took Dabao and Xiaobao to have their hair cut. As the saying goes, if you have money but don't have money, you can shave your head to celebrate the New Year. Zhou Guoqiang didn't have time to get a haircut until his thirties.

 There is a newly opened barber shop on the street, owned by a young man.

The young man could not be more than twenty-five years old, with a patch of yellow hair, and was dressed very fashionably. The haircut skills are very good. Dabao's hair was cut short and energetic, while Xiaobao's hair was slightly longer, making his face look very delicate. Even Zhou Guoqiang looked much more handsome than usual after shaving his head and beard.

Zhou Xiaoyun, Erya and Zhao Yuzhen arrived at the barber shop when Zhou Guoqiang had just finished their haircut.

Zhou Xiaoyun couldn't help but feel excited when she saw Dabao and Xiaobao looking very energetic after cutting their hair. Her long hair would definitely be reluctant to be cut into short hair, but it was still possible to trim her bangs and cut the ends of her hair.

 (End of this chapter)