He was homesick! Jun Wu thought that if he were to encounter such a scene in the future, he might not even have the courage to face the camera! For some reason, Jun Wu actually felt a trace of regret for signing up for the army…
The attentive mother seemed to have noticed the subtle psychological change in her youngest son, so she whispered,"Junwu, when we go out to pay New Year's greetings later, you can go to Zhang Lian's house! She's a girl, and she's all alone. It's so pitiful…"
"What is it? Just one person? Her parents are not human!" When his father heard his mother say this, he choked.
" Look at you…" His mother glared at his father."I mean, her family isn't as crowded as ours. It's always a little lonely…Junwu is her classmate.”
"Alright! "Let's go take a look, let's go take a look…As the saying goes, a son-in-law is half a child, hehe…" His father had drunk too much and he seemed to have lost control of his words. However, he knew that it was New Year's Eve, and the family should avoid quarreling.
After the New Year's Eve dinner, it was time for the men in the village to pay their New Year's greetings. However, at this time, the people who wished to pay their New Year's greetings were all young people. They had to pay their respects from the east to the west of the village, going from house to house. They were not allowed to miss out on any family.
As for the older men, due to their high seniority, they could just wait at home for others to pay their New Year greetings. If there were still elders that he needed to pay respects to, then there was no need to rush. He would go after daybreak. Women also paid their New Year greetings after dawn.
In the past, it was the eldest brother who led the second brother, Junwu, and the other two brothers to pay their respects from the neighboring houses all the way to Secretary Zhang's house at the east end of the village. After the New Year greetings, one would usually be exhausted and sweat.
The reason why he paid his respects so seriously was not only due to customs, but also to resolve conflicts. In the village, there would always be things that happened during normal days. Some conflicts intensified, and they held grudges.
However, no matter how great the hatred was, as long as they kowtowed during the Spring Festival, any conflict would be resolved.
Therefore, before the New Year, parents specially instructed their children to not miss out on any family that had conflicts with them. Otherwise, the conflict would become deeper and deeper.
Junwu's father was a carpenter, and there were many people who begged him in the village. Therefore, in the past few years, Junwu and the villagers had lived in harmony without any conflicts.
However, the eldest brother was meticulous. Thinking of what his parents had said just now, he changed the usual route of paying New Year's greetings and changed to paying his respects from the east of the village. Therefore, the three brothers first went to Secretary Zhang's house.
Secretary Zhang's new house, the new courtyard, the steps at the door were majestic and spacious, the red lanterns were hung high, and the door was open. It seemed to be welcoming everyone who came to visit.
When he entered the courtyard, he saw a blanket placed in the middle. Jun Wu knew that this was specially prepared for people who wished to pay a New Year's visit.
She wore new clothes during the New Year. If he kowtowed to the ground, his new pants would be stained with dirt. With a blanket, people would kneel on the blanket and not dirty their clothes.
"Uncle Zhang! I am Junbin. We three brothers wish you a happy new year!”As soon as Big Brother entered the courtyard, he announced his name loudly so that the master would know who he was.
After saying that, the eldest brother took the lead and kowtowed on the blanket. This first kowtow was for the Zhang family's ancestors. This was the first greeting. After that, he called out the names of the elders one by one.
"Uncle Zhang, Happy New Year! We'll kowtow to you!"
"Aunt Zhang, happy new year! We'll kowtow to you!"
After a few kowtows, Secretary Zhang and his wife came out to welcome them warmly and said,"Alright, stop kowtowing. Ting is cold, go into the house and drink tea!”
"I won't enter the house. I still have to bow over there!"”
"Junwu, let your two brothers pay their respects. You stay and drink tea!”Secretary Zhang saw that Jun Wu was wearing the new scarf that he had given him and felt that his future son-in-law was right in front of him. Then, he said in a friendly manner.
"Junwu, you can stay!" The eldest brother remembered his mother's words and saw that Jun Wu was a little shy, so he encouraged him.
"Let's go! Enter the house!" Seeing that Jun Wu was embarrassed, Zhang Lian came forward and pulled him. Jun Wu then entered the Zhang family's house.
There was a heater in the room, and the moment she entered, she felt the heat on her face.
Jun Wu saw that the dumplings on the offering table in the central room were still steaming.
Looking at the dining room inside, there were wine cups and dishes on the table. The dumplings had just been served. She knew that she and her two brothers had come early to pay their New Year's greetings, causing them to put down their bowls and chopsticks to welcome them.
"Junwu, have some dumplings!" Secretary Zhang asked Junwu to sit down and eat dumplings together.
"I just ate." Jun Wu politely declined and sat on the sofa at the side.
"Did you drink just now?" Secretary Zhang asked again.
"I drank at noon yesterday, but I didn't drink at night.”Jun Wu said honestly.
"Then let's drink some wine!" Secretary Zhang said and instructed his wife," Bring another wine cup."”
Seeing that Secretary Zhang was in high spirits, he had no choice but to sit down and pour a cup for Secretary Zhang. Then, he raised his glass and toasted to thank Secretary Zhang for taking care of him and his family. Then, he toasted Aunt Zhang and Sister Lian 'er.
"You're welcome. Not to mention your father and I have been friends for many years, just based on your relationship with Lian 'er as classmates, our two families should also take care of each other. Don't worry, I'll take care of the big and small matters at home after you leave. Yes, go back and tell your parents that if they are busy at home, they can call Lian 'er and ask her to help with some things. There will be no problem.”
While they were chatting enthusiastically at the wine table, they heard footsteps coming from the courtyard. Secretary Zhang knew that it was the people who came to pay their New Year's greetings, so he prepared to go out and greet them.
At this moment, they heard the people in the courtyard shouting loudly,"Uncle Zhang, I'm Baldy Wu San. Dad and I are here to wish you a happy new year!”
Hearing that it was Wu Santu and his son, Jun Wu frowned when he saw Zhang Lian. Aunt Zhang reminded her," Go greet them." Zhang Lian reluctantly walked out of the dining room and came to the entrance of the hall to greet the Wu father and son.
The whole family had gone to greet the new year. Jun Wu was too embarrassed to sit there alone and followed them out.
"Yo! Junwu is here!" Wu Santu's father was originally here to pay his respects to Secretary Zhang. Seeing that Secretary Zhang did not greet him, he was extremely surprised by the appearance of Junwu.
"Uncle Wu, Happy New Year!" Jun Wu politely went out to kowtow to him and explained casually,"I also came to pay my New Year's visit. I went in and sat for a while.”
"Brother Junwu, Happy New Year!" Jun Wu had just said this when he heard Third Baldy Wu hastily wish him a happy new year. So be it. He didn't bow, but instead knelt down and kowtowed to Jun Wu. It seemed that his brain had been stimulated, and even the normal etiquette was wrong. Jun Wu hurriedly ran over and helped him up with both hands.
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