Wang Yao remained silent. He lowered his head and ate melon seeds. Upon seeing this, his family members did not continue to struggle with this matter.
New Year’s Eve dinner, reunion dinner,
Stay up late and eat dumplings.
These days, Wang Yao rarely sleeps at home.
The next morning, after getting up, he first paid New Year greetings to his parents and elder sister, and then his neighbors and relatives in the village. It was already noon. After lunch, Wang Yao went up the mountain again. He was holding a big bag in his hand, which contained meat dishes and dumplings.
Seeing him going up the mountain, the native dog and the goshawk were very happy.
The native dogs circled around him wagging their tails, and the goshawks flapped their wings happily.
"You know I'm bringing you delicious food, right?"
Wang Yao poured the things into two basins.
"There is meat and dumplings here. You probably don't like eating garlic or drinking alcohol."
He didn't care whether the dog and the eagle understood or not, he smiled and talked while serving them food.
After preparing meals for them, he walked around the mountain again, watered the fields, especially the slow-growing spiritual grasses, and then went down the mountain again.
Nothing happened when I got home. I lay on the kang and watched TV, surfed the Internet on my mobile phone, and chatted with my family. Before I knew it, it was dark again, and time passed so quickly. That night, Wang Yao didn't go up the mountain either.
The next day, according to the custom of the village, one has to go to the mausoleum to offer sacrifices to the ancestors.
Wang Yao's grandmother passed away a few years ago, and his grandfather died a little later and was buried on the mountain at the east end of the village. Early in the morning, Wang Yao's two uncles brought their families back to the village from outside. Every year, they celebrate the New Year's Day. I will come back today, visit the grave, and have lunch at Wang Yao's house.
Shanglin,
On the east mountain, there are two tombs where the deceased ancestors are buried.
burn paper,
pay homage,
Set off firecrackers in the morning.
I hope they will live a better life there, and even more hope that they can keep future generations safe and smooth.
This is a kind of beautiful sustenance and hope.
After visiting the grave, several families gathered at Wang Yao's home to have lunch together.
Wang Yao's father has four brothers in total, but his second uncle died of myocardial infarction a few years ago, even earlier than his grandfather. It is typical for a white-haired person to send a black-haired person to someone else. This was also the biggest reason for his grandfather's death. , couldn't bear the blow of his son's death. And his second aunt remarried with her children. Since then, the contact with this place has become less and the relationship has faded. A few years ago, his cousin would still call during the Chinese New Year, and every year. I would come back to pay homage to my father, but in the past two years, I didn’t say anything if I didn’t come back, and I didn’t even make a phone call twice a year.
Wang Yao once saw his father take the initiative to call his cousin, say a few words and then hang up.
"I have become a member of another family!" This was the comment of Wang Yao's mother.
That cousin, Wang Yaonian often played with him when he was young. He was a quiet but somewhat stubborn person. The last time they met was three years ago, during the Chinese New Year. He came back once, and the two of them talked about it. They exchanged some words, but they were no longer as close as before.
As we are far apart, the relationship has faded, and we don’t know what it will be like to see each other again in a few years.
Wang Yao's third uncle and brother-in-law both like to drink, and Wang Yao's family now has some good wine. When the New Year is approaching, Tian Yuantu, He Qisheng, and Wang Mingbao all brought good wine.
Wang Yao's father and the other three were drinking and talking.
"I plan to stop working in the factory next year and start some small business on my own."
The person who spoke was Wang Yao's uncle. He worked in an agricultural machinery factory. In the first few years, the work was quite tiring. But later, the company raised funds and invested in shares. After a few years, the shares were withdrawn and cashed out. The boss was considered conscientious and even the boss The interest rate has increased nearly twenty times, so I have made a small fortune, my life has improved, and my ideas have jumped out of my mind. Seeing people making money quickly from business, I am a little jealous.
"I think you would do well in the factory." Wang Yao's father said after being silent for a moment.
"I earn two to three thousand yuan a month, which is not enough." His uncle took out Yuxi cigarettes from his pocket.
"A salary of three thousand yuan to smoke Yuxi cigarettes is not enough." Wang Yao said to himself when he saw this.
"I want to do barbecue, and the place has been chosen." Wang Yao's brother-in-law said.
Barbecue is very profitable. You may think that a pound of pork is less than fifteen dollars, but the barbecue costs nearly thirty. However, when doing business, people are divided. Some people make whatever they do; some people make whatever they do.
Endure hardship, live mentally, know how to succeed, know how to sacrifice small profits, small business may not be easier to do!
"I think it would be good for you to work in the factory honestly." Wang Yao's aunt said.
"You know nothing!" His brother-in-law glared at his wife.
"Think about it carefully, buying and selling is not that easy." Wang Fenghua said.
"I've done some research. The cost is not high. I just rent a place. If I do well, I can earn more than 100,000 yuan a year!" Wang Yao's brother-in-law was a little excited when he said this.
Um!
Wang Fenghua said nothing after hearing this, but sighed slightly.
Wang Yao's third uncle doesn't talk much. He wears glasses and looks very elegant, but his head is very bald. He is already forty this year, but he has no children yet. He has visited many places, but to no avail. This is also the reason why they are a couple. The two people's concerns.
At noon, there was a bit too much wine. Both his brother-in-law and third uncle were obviously drunk.
"How about you leave the car here and let Xiaoyao take it to you."
"No, it's okay!"
No matter how Wang Yao's family tried to persuade him, his two uncles insisted on going back alone. His younger uncle drove a van, while his third uncle rode a motorcycle.
The two people wandered onto the road without looking at the people. Just by looking at the car, it was obvious that they were drunk.
"It's like this every time!" Zhang Xiuying said.
"Xiao Yao, go and have a look, don't let anything go wrong." Wang Fenghua was still worried and told Wang Yao.
"Okay." Wang Yao drove behind. His brother-in-law and third uncle both lived in Lianshan County, in different places.
After drinking, they drove or rode very fast, which made Wang Yao worried for them. It would be bad if something happened to anyone, and this was not just one person, but a family!
Fortunately, there were no problems along the way. His two uncles and family members returned home safely, and then Wang Yao also drove home.
"Have they all gone back?" Wang Yao's father asked as soon as he entered the door. After all, it was his brother. Although he was a little angry, he still cared about them.
"Well, we're all back. It's okay. You don't have to worry anymore!" Wang Yao said with a smile. He knew that his father actually cared about his two uncles.
"That's good."