Today is New Year's Eve, and Song Yuanchao also made a special trip to the telephone office at noon to call Lin Yan in Yanjing to say hello.

On the phone, Song Yuanchao told Lin Yan that he would return to Yanjing after the third year of junior high school. Lin Yan asked why he came back so early. Song Yuanchao smiled and said that he missed her in Shanghai, so he came back early to see her.

Lin Yan was very happy on the phone and chatted a lot with Song Yuanchao in private. The call lasted half an hour. If the person behind her hadn't urged her, maybe Song Yuanchao would have wanted to continue chatting.

When I paid the money and left the telephone exchange, I heard the intermittent sound of firecrackers outside. Since yesterday, many children have been playing on the street with colorful firecrackers in their pockets and lit cotton strings or incense sticks in their hands.

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Seeing these children laughing and playing, throwing firecrackers at each other, Song Yuanchao stood aside with a smile and looked on. This is not the 21st century. Nowadays, the New Year atmosphere is strong, and the sound of firecrackers can be heard from the end of the year to the beginning of the year.

It didn’t gradually subside until the Lantern Festival.

Although there have been many criticisms against setting off firecrackers in later generations, such as that they can cause fires or cause air pollution, experts can find a lot of reasons at will, and they all seem to be sound and justified. But in Song Yuanchao's view, this New Year celebration is not

Do firecrackers still count as Chinese New Year? The loss of a thousand years of tradition will do more harm than good. As for taking precautions against fires and the like, you can’t just pour out the bath water and pour out the children in the basin, right?

The strong New Year flavor brings a festive atmosphere. Compared with last year, Song Yuanchao can be said to have celebrated the first New Year after returning to the times.

Looking at the smiling and beaming pedestrians on the street, and looking at the children running and playing, Song Yuanchao felt as if he had lived a lifetime ago.

Today's New Year's Eve dinner has been arranged for a long time, and it will be eaten at the Zhang family's aunt's house. In addition to the Zhang family, there are also Qin Zhengguo and Ying Caixia.

Yesterday, Song Yuanchao made it clear to Qin Zhengguo what happened between him and Ying Caixia. He didn't know if Qin Zhengguo and Ying Caixia had expressed their feelings. Today, when Song Yuanchao saw that Qin Zhengguo and Ying Caixia seemed to be in a normal relationship, when the two sat down, Qin Zhengguo was careful.

When he helped Ying Caixia get off the stool, Song Yuanchao couldn't help but smile.

Whether it is Qin Zhengguo or Ying Caixia, they are his best friends. As a friend, Song Yuanchao naturally hopes that they can come together.

Compared with Qin Zhengguo's out-of-the-box personality, which often resembles that of a big child, Ying Caixia is much more stable. Moreover, Ying Caixia, who comes from a wealthy family, has an outstanding temperament, is diligent and thrifty in housekeeping, and the two of them know everything about everything, making them the best partner for Qin Zhengguo.

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In his previous life, Qin Zhengguo was successful. He was rich and wealthy, and the beauties around him were constantly changing. He was the envy of many people.

But is he really happy? In the eyes of Song Yuanchao, the money and beautiful women are nothing more than things Qin Zhengguo shows off. In the eyes of outsiders, he lacks nothing and is a complete loser in relationships and family.

If this were not the case, Qin Zhengguo would not have ended his life in that way. But now that he can be with Ying Caixia, other Song Yuanchao dare not say that at least his relationship and family will be much more satisfactory than before.

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The New Year's Eve dinner was very lively. Song Yuanchao sat next to the Zhang family's aunt and took care of her as if she were her own grandson. Looking at Song Yuanchao who had grown up and had a promising future, the Zhang family's aunt felt extremely happy. Let's take a look.

A table full of delicious food, as well as his son, wife, and grandchildren. Life is getting better day by day. As an old man, what is there to be dissatisfied about?

If the only regret is that Lin Yan is not here, Song Yuanchao has already agreed with the Zhang family's aunt that he will definitely bring Lin Yan back during the summer vacation to let the Zhang family's aunt take a good look at what he has chosen for her.

This granddaughter-in-law.

After dinner, everyone sat together and laughed and talked. Song Yuanchao gave the two children the New Year's money he had prepared long ago.

In Shanghai, New Year's money can be given on the first day of the new year or during the New Year's Eve vigil. Seeing the two children already looking excited and excited, the smiling Song Yuanchao simply gave it in advance.

Who would have thought that Song Yuanchao himself had just received the New Year's money. It was a red envelope specially given to them by the Zhang family's aunt. Song Yuanchao, Qin Zhengguo, and Ying Caixia, none of the three of them were left behind. Each of them had one, although the money was not much.

There was only a dime in the red envelope, but this made everyone happy.

Song Yuanchao originally wanted to refuse, but what Zhang's aunt said made him unable to refuse. According to the old man's words, anyone who is not married is a child no matter how old he is. As an elder, he must accept the new year's money. In this way, Song Yuanchao and the others

They thanked Zhang's aunt and accepted her offer. When midnight approached, everyone happily went out, hung up firecrackers at the door and set them off.

At this time, the sound of firecrackers was echoing everywhere in Shanghai, and the air was filled with a strong smell of sulfur. This was the Chinese New Year, this was the traditional New Year flavor. Watching this scene, Song Yuanchao felt sincerely.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Song Yuanchao first kowtows to the Zhang family's aunt, and then spends the rest of the time visiting each house.

Li Daqi's family, Gu Jie's family, Ma Factory Manager's family, Principal Zhou's family and even Zhang Yong's family, elders and friends in Shanghai visited one by one. When the second day of the new year passed, Song Yuanchao was about to leave for Yanjing.

Song Yuanchao left first. Qin Zhengguo, Ying Caixia and Gu Jie went to Yangcheng on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. Before leaving, everyone had a meal at Song Yuanchao's house again that night and talked a lot.

It will take at least half a year to see each other again this time. Although we can contact each other by phone or letter during the period, some things that must be explained before leaving must be explained clearly.

Li Xiaoyun also came that day. As soon as this crazy girl returned to Shanghai, she either found her former classmates and friends, or hung out with Ying Caixia. Especially during the two days of Chinese New Year, she was in high spirits. No, Song Yuan returned to Yanjing on the third day of the new year

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She originally planned to leave with Li Xiaoyun, but she would have thought that she would stay in Shanghai for a few more days. Firstly, Ying Caixia would leave a day later, so she had to accompany her for one more day. Secondly, she had made an appointment with some classmates and friends on the fifth day of the new year.

Go to the City God's Temple and go shopping.

Since this was the case, Song Yuanchao didn't force it. Anyway, he could ask someone to buy the ticket. With Li Daqi here, such a small matter could be easily solved.

Early in the morning on the third day of the lunar new year, Song Yuanchao took his luggage and said goodbye to everyone, and went straight to the train station and boarded the northbound train. When the train left Huhai Station, Song Yuanchao's heart had already flown to Yanjing and Lin Yan.

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Back in Yanjing, Song Yuanchao first went to the courtyard, sorted out the things he brought back, then pushed out his bicycle and rode towards Lin Yan's house.

"Auntie, happy New Year!"

Knocking on the door of Lin's house, the person who opened the door was Chen Yuqin wearing an apron. She didn't expect that it was Song Yuanchao who came.

"Yuanchao, when did you come back? Come in, come in quickly!" Chen Yuqin was very happy to see Song Yuanchao, and quickly greeted Song Yuanchao into the house. At the same time, he turned around and shouted inside: "Old Lin! Yanzi, Yuanchao is here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yan, who was in her room, ran out of the house like the wind like a swallow returning to its nest. When she saw Song Yuanchao looking at her with a smile, Lin Yan suppressed the urge to throw herself into her lover's arms and stopped.

The steps directed at him smiled from the bottom of his heart.

"Back?"

"I just came back. I put my things down and came here."

"Why don't you come back after taking a rest?"

"I don't miss you anymore."

Song Yuanchao said with a smile. Seeing the exchange between the two children, Chen Yuqin couldn't help but laugh. He patted his daughter and said, "You silly girl, you didn't let Yuanchao sit in the room first. By the way,

Let’s go make a cup of tea for Yuan Chao. It’s cold outside today, so drink some water to warm yourself up first.”

Lin Yan nodded repeatedly and happily went to make tea. At this time, Lin Daoyuan also walked out of the study. Song Yuanchao stepped forward and bowed to Lin Daoyuan to say Happy New Year.

"Okay, happy New Year to you too. Did your return to Shanghai go well this time?" Lin Daoyuan asked with a smile.

"Thank you, uncle, for your concern. Everything is going well. I will come back early if nothing happens over there in Shanghai." Song Yuanchao replied politely.

Lin Daoyuan asked Song Yuanchao to sit down and chatted with him for a few words. At this time, Lin Yan also walked out of the kitchen, took a cup of tea and put it on the coffee table, and sat down next to Song Yuanchao.

"By the way, uncle, aunt, and Yanzi, I brought you something when I came back this time." Song Yuanchao stood up and said, carrying the bag he brought over.

"You kid, just come back when you're back. It's so tiring to carry anything all the way." Chen Yuqin complained, but there was a smile on his face. Song Yuanchao could specially bring gifts to them from Shanghai. As a

How could she be unhappy as the soon-to-be mother-in-law?

Song Yuanchao brought a lot of things when he came back this time, including the clothes and pants that were produced in advance in the factory, and the things Qin Zhengguo brought back from Yangcheng. These things were packed in several bags, and Song Yuanchao almost couldn't carry them by himself.

Next, I brought it back all the way.

The gifts brought to Lin Yan's family were carefully prepared by Song Yuanchao. Among them, Lin Daoyuan's was a set of customized clothes and a pair of "Dengyun" brand leather shoes.

I specially bought the leather shoes in the store. This pair of leather shoes is made of the best calfskin. The Dengyun brand is a famous brand product of the No. 1 leather shoe factory in Shanghai.

As for the suit, Song Yuanchao specially asked two masters in the factory to help customize it. It was made of high-count black and gray woolen fabrics. The top was a jacket with small lapels, and the trousers were suit pants. The style Song Yuanchao followed

Later generations of cadres often used clothing styles to design their travels, making them look both generous and trendy.

"Oh, these clothes and shoes are really good. How much does it cost to support Korea?" When Song Yuanchao took out these things, Chen Yuqin's eyes suddenly lit up. He touched the crisp and soft fabric and couldn't help but ask.

"It didn't cost much. The leather shoes were from the internal price obtained by the contacts at the shoe factory. The clothes and other items were ordered by a master from the factory where I worked before. It only cost the cost of the fabric. Uncle, what do you want?

Why don’t you try changing it on?”

"That's right, Lao Lin, put it on, put it on, put it on quickly and try it out." Chen Yuqin couldn't wait to urge Lin Daoyuan. Lin Daoyuan shook his head with a smile, took the clothes and entered the room. After a while, Lin Daoyuan walked away with a new look.
Chapter completed!