He Yusheng read books every day. He either read at home or at Uncle Guan's house.
In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve.
"Sister Chen, are my clothes ready?”He Yusheng arrived at Chen Xueru's silk shop early in the morning. He had ordered a few sets of new clothes here three days ago.
"I worked overnight to make it for you. I was just waiting for you to come and get it so that I could go back for the New Year.”Chen Xueru handed the clothes to He Yusheng.
"Thank you, Sister Chen." He Yusheng laughed.
"You took care of my business, so I should be the one thanking you.”Chen Xueru smiled. Although the silk shop was a public-private partnership, she could still get a portion of the dividends.
"Sister Chen, it's the new year today. I'm busy at home, so I'll go back first. You should hurry back to celebrate the new year too.”After He Yusheng got the clothes, he did not want to stay any longer.
"Alright." Chen Xueru smiled.
He Yusheng returned to the courtyard house. For the past few days, he did not return to his own courtyard. Every night, he squeezed into a room with He Yuzhu, and He Yushui squeezed into a room with Lou Xiao'e.
"Yushui, Yang, Sister-in-law, I made new clothes for you. Come and see if you like them.”He Yusheng said.
He Yushui was the first to run over. She found the one that belonged to her among the few clothes and put it on her body. She said happily,"Second Brother, I like it so much."
"I have new clothes. Why waste this money?”He Yuzhu felt a little distressed about the money.
"Brother, your clothes were new last year. Are they still new this year?”He Yusheng rolled his eyes.
"I only wore it once during the Chinese New Year last year. How can it not be new? Moreover, I bought a set when I got married, but I only wore it a few times.”He Yuzhu said.
"Then I'll return yours.”He Yusheng said.
"What are you returning? Can you return these custom-made clothes?”He Yuzhu said unhappily. He took the new clothes and put them on. Although he said no, his body was very honest.
"Sister-in-law, this is yours." He Yusheng gave Lou Xiao'e's to her.
"These clothes are quite well-made. Where did you make them?”Lou Xiao'e asked. She liked this dress very much.
"I made it at Xueru's silk shop at the front gate.”He Yusheng said. This was equivalent to introducing Chen Xueru to business. He would definitely ask Chen Xueru to treat him to a drink tomorrow.
"Second Brother, the remaining one is for the old lady, right?”He Yushui looked at the remaining piece of clothing. The style and color made it obvious that it was worn by an old man.
"Okay, I'll send it to the old lady now.”He Yusheng said. He had received the dragon stamp and the Ming Dynasty rosewood box from the old lady, so he naturally had to show his filial piety to the old lady.
He Yusheng took the new clothes to the Deaf Old Lady's house. At this time, she was alone at home.
"Old Lady, I made a new set of clothes for you. Try it on to see if it fits.”He Yusheng said.
"New clothes, I like them." The Deaf Old Lady's smile was full of wrinkles, but it made people feel very kind.
"I'll help you put it on." He Yusheng walked over and helped the deaf old lady pass her clothes.
After putting on the new clothes, the Deaf Old Lady stood in front of the mirror and looked at herself. The more she looked, the more satisfied she was.
"Old Lady, you look much more energetic in these new clothes. You look at least ten years younger.”He Yusheng smiled. Clothes make the man, and the horse makes the saddle. After changing into new clothes, he looked different.
"I like these new clothes." The Deaf Old Lady laughed.
"Old Madam, how about coming to our house for the New Year this year?”He Yusheng asked. The Deaf Old Lady was alone and had spent the New Year at an old man's house.
"Sure," The Deaf Old Lady agreed immediately.
"Then I'll go and tell First Uncle later.”He Yusheng said.
He Yusheng was about to go look for an old man, but before he could walk out of the backyard, he saw an old man walking towards him.
"First Uncle, you came at the right time. I was just about to go look for you.”He Yusheng said.
"Why are you looking for me?" asked an elder.
"I went to see the deaf old lady just now. I want to bring her to our house for the New Year this year. She has already agreed and is about to go over to tell you.”He Yusheng said.
"I'm here for this matter as well. I was thinking that your family, my family, Qin Huairu's family, and the Deaf Old Lady's family would celebrate the New Year together this year.”said an elder.
"First Uncle, I don't mind if your family, my family, and the Deaf Old Lady's family celebrate the New Year together, but Sister Qin's family can't.”He Yusheng said firmly. He was adamant against spending the New Year with Qin Huairu's family.
"Why?" The First Uncle frowned.
"My brother has been helping Sister Qin's family before he got married. He just got married this year and is spending the new year with Sister Qin's family.”He Yusheng couldn't be bothered to say more and directly used Lou Xiao'e as a shield.
"I didn't think it through." First Uncle pondered for a moment and felt that his actions were indeed a little inappropriate. He only considered Qin Huairu's family and did not consider Lou Xiao'e's feelings.
"First Uncle, is there anything else? If there's nothing else, I'll go back first. It's the new year today, and there's still a lot of things to do at home.”He Yusheng said.
"I'll send a few catties of white flour to Qin Huairu's house later. I'll go to your house with your auntie tonight. The three of us will celebrate the new year together.”said an elder.
"Alright." He Yusheng nodded. It was fine as long as he didn't spend the New Year with Qin Huairu's family.
When He Yusheng returned home, he told them about the Deaf Old Lady and First Uncle's family coming to their house for the New Year. No one had any objections.
"Big Brother, do we have red paper at home?”He Yusheng asked.
"Yes, it's in the drawer. I'll get it for you. Are you going to ask Third Uncle to help you write the Spring Festival couplets?”As He Yuzhu spoke, she took out the red paper from the drawer and handed it to He Yusheng.
"There's no need to look for Third Uncle. I've practiced calligraphy in school for a period of time, so I can write it myself.”He Yusheng said. When he was at Zhang Wenhui's house, he had seen Zheng Qian writing with a brush once, so he had learned it.
"But we don't have a brush or ink at home.”He Yuzhu said.
"How could I have forgotten about this? Looks like I can only borrow it from Third Uncle.”He Yusheng slapped his forehead. It was too late to buy it now. In the entire courtyard, only Third Master's house had a brush and ink.
"Third Master should be writing couplets for everyone in the courtyard at this time. Once you go out, you will definitely see him.”He Yuzhu said.
"Then I'll go out and take a look." He Yusheng took the red paper and went out.
At the entrance of the courtyard, Third Uncle pasted a couplet that he had written. First Uncle stood by the side to help.
First verse: A year of intensive cultivation and good harvest
The second half of the couplet: diligent and thrifty for more than a year
Banner: The country is rich and the people are strong
"Third Uncle, your handwriting is really good. The more I look at it, the more I like it.”The First Uncle praised.
"Words are like a person. According to the past, one can tell a person by looking at their words.”Third Uncle was a little smug after being praised by First Uncle.
When He Yusheng came over, he happened to hear Third Uncle's words. He did not dare to compliment him in his heart. These words might be appropriate for others, but Third Uncle's words did not match his character at all.
"Yusheng, you're also looking for Third Uncle to write couplets?”When First Uncle saw He Yusheng holding a red paper in his hand, he thought that He Yusheng was here to ask Third Uncle for help in writing the Spring Festival couplets.
"I'm here to borrow a brush and ink from Third Master.”He Yusheng said.
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