As the head of the family, Zhulan was not asked to rest. When she and Zhou Shuren got up, dinner was almost ready. Zhulan did not go out after getting up. She said to Zhou Shuren, "In previous years, the red envelopes for the children were two cents. How much do you think we should give this year?"
As she spoke, Zhulan took out a money box, which contained quite a few copper coins.
Zhou Shuren thought about it and said, "This is our first New Year, and the whole family will get red envelopes. Adults will get ten cents each, and children will get five cents each. You should prepare some more one-cent red envelopes. There will be a lot of children coming to ask for red envelopes tomorrow. I am from the Shu generation, and my generation in the family tree is quite high."
Zhulan looked at the folded red envelopes and said, "I'll fold some more later."
He looked down at the copper coins in the money box. There were only a little over two hundred coins in total. He had to dig out two strings of copper coins. There was no other way. Zhou Shuren was of a higher generation than him. There were people who were almost as old as him calling him Grandpa!
When asking for red envelopes at home, most of the children in the clan will go to those with better conditions. Zhulan's family will be reintegrated. Because of the books, everyone basically knows that there is a foundation. There will be more children asking for red envelopes tomorrow, not less.
Zhou Shuren put on his cotton-padded jacket and said, "You don't need to work in the kitchen. I'll help you fold the red envelopes."
"good."
Zhulan first put the copper coins into the red envelopes for her family and put them away separately before continuing to fold the red envelopes.
The two of them went out for dinner. There were ten dishes, which meant perfection. They included braised fish, braised pork, stewed spare ribs, stewed chicken with mushrooms, sausages, ham soup, cold dishes, braised pig's trotters, pork elbow, and braised dried shrimps.
I had never been willing to eat the dried shrimps, but I ate half of them in one meal.
The children cheered and the adults kept smiling, knowing that life would get better and better. The only thing left over from the meal was the fish, which was left there intentionally to symbolize abundance every year.
The children couldn't bear the night watch anymore and went to bed early.
Zhulan took her daughter and daughter-in-law to fold red envelopes. They filled a basket. After everything was packed, she woke up the children to eat dumplings, then washed up and went to bed.
On the first day of the New Year, Zhulan got up early, for fear that people asking for red envelopes would come to her house early and block the kang, which would be embarrassing.
Breakfast was also dumplings with prepared fillings, and I ate the dumplings early.
Zhulan and Zhou Shuren sat in the hall, greeting each family one by one, starting with the eldest son Zhou. The eldest son Zhou and Li said, "Greetings to parents. I wish them good health and everything goes well."
Zhulan took out a red envelope and said, "Okay, okay, I wish you peace and good luck. Take it!"
Li didn't expect that she also had a red envelope, so she quickly pinched a lot of it, saying auspicious words without spending any money, "Thank you, Dad and Mom, I wish you a long life, peace, good luck, and everything goes well. Well, what else is there?"
Mingyun was about to cry. What his mother said were what he and his brother wanted to say. Woohoo, his mother didn't know these auspicious idioms at all. She just heard him and his brother say them, "Mom."
Please stop talking.
Zhou Laoer also had a sullen look on his face, holding his chest. Not being the first to pay New Year's greetings was already a disadvantage, so he was the second one, at least the eldest one wouldn't say too much, but look at what the eldest sister-in-law did. However, he glanced at his younger brothers and sisters and felt balanced instantly. There was something even more annoying!
Ming Yun was afraid that his mother would speak again, so he quickly pulled his brother to kneel down and wished a happy new year. "I wish grandpa and grandma to live younger and younger, live a hundred years, smile more often, and have all their wishes come true."
Ming Teng cleverly repeated what his brother said, and his frowning face smiled again. His brother is so awesome!
Zhou Laoer silently recited the Three Character Classic, whispered a few words in his daughter's ear, and waited for his parents to give out red envelopes. He quickly pulled his wife forward to wish them a happy new year, "Happy new year to my parents. I wish them good luck and continuous good fortune."
Zhao hurriedly repeated it, then breathed a sigh of relief, having passed the test.
After Zhulan heard Li's words, she saw the faces of her family members and almost laughed out loud. The little girl who was waiting for the last New Year's greetings with bad intentions gave red envelopes to the second son and his wife.
Yu Shuang, the most beautiful girl in the family, came forward, wearing new clothes and speaking in a baby voice, "I wish grandpa and grandma a happy opening, happiness, perfection, and a happy family."
Zhulan burst out laughing. The second brother was really mean. He deliberately asked his daughter to say four. Chang Lian's eyes were full of murderous intent!
Zhou Shuren was also happy and gave the red envelope to his granddaughter, "Okay, okay, take the red envelope."
Zhou Laoer looked at his elder sister and brother-in-law with a smile, feeling very good. In previous years, he didn’t feel that the visits behind him were a trap, but this year he found that the younger you are, the more unlucky you are!
Jiang Sheng's steps were somewhat stiff. He said a lot of auspicious words, such as "prosperity and wealth", "abundant wealth and treasures", but they were not appropriate. They were not merchants, they were farmers and scholars. Woohoo, everything he was thinking was said. He bowed his head and said something to his son, then took his wife to wish a happy new year, "Happy new year to my father-in-law and mother-in-law. I wish my father-in-law and mother-in-law have many children and grandchildren, and their children are filial. I hope the Zhou family will prosper."
Xuemei breathed a sigh of relief as she took the red envelope. It wasn't easy for her husband.
Jiang Du's face has grown fatter, and there are dimples when he smiles. "I wish grandpa and grandma happiness and joy."
Zhou Changlian thought to himself, fortunately, there is still something, and hurried forward, "Happy New Year to my parents, I wish them good health and good fortune."
Zhulan looked at her daughter who had a pale face, then at her third son who looked satisfied, and smiled as she gave them red envelopes.
Zhou Changlian stood aside and looked at his brother and sister-in-law with a gloating look on his face. He was in a particularly good mood.
Changzhi ignored his unscrupulous brothers and didn't panic at all. He strode forward to wish them a happy new year. "The son wishes his parents a happy new year. I wish your father a successful exam and your mother eternal youth."
Zhou Laoer Changyi, "... ... .."
Zhou Changlian, “… … ..”
Why didn’t they think of that? They just thought of auspicious words for New Year greetings.
Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows. He only told the eldest son, but his sons knew it in their hearts. It was a good omen for the New Year. He smiled and said, "Okay, take the red envelope."
Zhulan also likes to hear it. There is no woman who doesn't love beauty. She has grown ten years older and cares more about her appearance.
Rongchuan wished a happy new year, "Happy new year to uncle and aunt, I wish uncle a prosperous career and aunt a royal decree."
It's really hard for him, he has just started school, and all the auspicious words he could think of have been said. It was a hint given by his success in the imperial examination, but it was also a blessing from his heart.
Zhulan and Zhou Shuren looked at each other. This blessing was good. However, Zhou Shuren said, "Uncle thanks Rongchuan for the blessing, but don't say this outside the door."
Rong Chuan blushed, knowing that he couldn't say this outside, "Yeah."
Finally, Xue Han was left. She saw that all the brothers were looking at her. They said they loved their sister so much? Was that how they loved their sister
Zhulan coughed, and Xuehan hurried forward, "Happy New Year to mom and dad, I wish you a love stronger than gold, eternal love, and the addition of a younger brother and sister."
Zhulan choked on her own saliva. Ahem, this is not a marriage, what is this girl talking about
Zhou Shuren felt that the little girl's blessing was on point, and he happily took out a tael of silver from his purse and put it in the red envelope. "Okay, okay, take the red envelope."
Xue Han smiled happily. She was not stupid. In her father’s eyes, only mother was in his. So it must be correct!
The other brothers of the Zhou family, "... ... .."
The younger sister is the smartest one. Look how happy the old man is. She gave him the biggest red envelope this year!