After staying at uncle's house for most of the day and having enough food and drinks, the group returned to Zhangjiayu.

Zhang Yan did not stay at home until he went to work on the sixth day of the lunar new year. On the third day of the lunar new year, he took Tong Mei and eight children, as well as Heihu and nine puppies back to the city.

Originally, Zhang Yan planned to leave Heihu and Gouzai in his hometown, but Xiaoluotou and the others developed feelings for Heihu and Gouzai, became friends with Heihu, and wanted to take Heihu with him life and death.

To this end, several people promised to take on the responsibility of taking care of the black tiger and the puppies.

Zhang Yan had no choice but to agree to their request and bring Black Tiger back to the city with just a little food and some meat and bones.

In addition, when he came back this time, Zhang Yan directly brought Zhang Xiu and Zhang Juan to the city to let them get used to it first, and then arrange for them to enroll when school starts.

Back in Courtyard No. 36, the courtyard was quite lively.

Most of the people who live in courtyard houses are outsiders, or the last three generations have been outsiders.

Through the light of the founding of the People's Republic of China, I became a Beijinger and had my own house.

People like them naturally don't want to go back to their hometowns during the New Year, because the journey is too far or there are no relatives in their hometowns.

It seems a bit sad to say it, but in fact they are an extremely lucky generation.

Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, they may have worked hard for several generations, but they may not be able to have a residence in the 49th city. Thirty or forty years later, after a lifetime of hard work, they still cannot get a Beijing household registration, which cannot change the fate of Beidiao, or even their own.

The children can only be regarded as the second generation.

Now, with the help of the merits of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the three major problems of work, housing and household registration have been solved at once.

Because of the Chinese New Year, the atmosphere in the courtyard was very high and lively.

Seeing Zhang Yan and the others coming back, they all said hello.

"Director Tong, Doctor Zhang, happy New Year!"*n

"Sister Wang...Happy New Year to everyone! New Year's greetings to everyone!" Zhang Yan and Tong Mei greeted everyone with their hands in greetings.

"Director Tong, you have been away for several days, and I still miss you.

Without you, the yard is a little empty, as if something is missing." Aunt Wang held Tong Mei's hand and spoke kindly.

"Sister Wang, we miss you all very much. After visiting relatives on the second day of the Lunar New Year, we rushed back to wish you all a happy new year." Tong Mei also talked to Aunt Wang very affectionately.

"Oh! This big dog is so scary!" Mrs. Li said timidly when she saw the black tiger.

"Aunt Li, it's okay! Black Tiger is a good boy and won't bite!" Little Carrot Head hugged Black Tiger's neck and said to Sister-in-law Li.

"Little Luobotou, hurry up and take Black Tiger home. He has just moved to a new place and is not used to it." Zhang Yan glanced at the restless Black Tiger and told Little Luobotou.

"Okay! Black Tiger, come home with me!" Little Carrot Head agreed, greeted Black Tiger cheerfully, and ran into the East Crossing Courtyard.

"Doctor Zhang, your dog has a thick neck, a wide back, four strong hooves, and dark and shiny coat. He is a good dog!" Master Yang said.

"Haha, Master Yang has good eyesight. This black tiger was bought by me in my hometown. He is a famous dog king in the neighborhood." Zhang Yan said with a smile.

After the past few days of nursing, the black tiger has improved a lot, and has a bit of the appearance of a dog king. When Old Man Hu just sent it to him, the black tiger was skinny, with dry and dull hair, and his eyes were cloudy and lifeless.

He looked like he was going to die at any time, and even his milk supply had stopped. If it weren't for Zhang Yan, he probably wouldn't have survived for long.

After chatting with the neighbors for a while, Zhang Yan and Tong Mei took their leave, returned to Dongkua Courtyard, packed their things, and lit the stove.

In the next few days, Zhang Yan and Tong Mei were not idle. According to the traditional customs and etiquette of the Chinese New Year, they began to visit the homes of various leaders to pay New Year greetings.

As the news of Zhang Yan and Tong Mei's return spread, people began to come to the house to pay New Year's greetings in an endless stream.

Zhang Yan's side is a little better. After all, he is just a small vice-dean with only two or three kittens under his command.

Tong Mei is different. She is the deputy director of the subdistrict office. Although she is only the deputy director in charge of public security and security, she is also the deputy director with real power.

There are many people who come to pay Tong Mei New Year greetings. Basically, they just keep sneaking out whenever they are at home.

In this way, I was busy until the sixth day of the lunar month, and then it came to an end.

Zhang Yan was finally able to take some time to get together with a few comrades and have a drink.

This time, there were two more comrades in arms gathering. Needless to say, when comrades get together, they naturally drink, brag and chat, and they won’t come home until they are drunk.

In a blink of an eye, it’s time to go to work on the seventh day of the lunar month.

Early in the morning, Zhang Yan was woken up by Tong Mei. He had been a bit lazy during this period, sleeping until he woke up naturally every day. He was not used to it when he suddenly went to work.

After washing up, having breakfast, I rode my bicycle to Red Star Hospital.

Zhao Shengli and others had already arrived at the hospital.

"Brother Zhang, happy New Year!"*6

Although Zhao Shengli and six other people went to pay him special New Year greetings after the New Year, when they met on the first day of work, they still used New Year greetings.

"Happy New Year everyone!" Zhang Yan also smiled and greeted everyone.

"Dean Zhang, happy New Year! I don't know where you live, and I haven't been able to visit you to wish you a happy new year. I wish you a happy old age here." Dr. Zhen walked in and cupped his hands to Zhang Yan.

"Dr. Zhen, happy New Year!" Zhang Yan returned the greeting with a smile and cupped fists.

"Dean Zhang, happy New Year!" Just as Zhang Yang was about to continue speaking, Dr. Jia also walked in with a smile.

"Happy New Year to Dr. Jia!" Zhang Yan said hello to Dr. Jia again.

"Dr. Zhang, happy New Year!" Wen Youliang walked in with a smile on his face.

Then several people from the pharmacy and the registration room came in one by one to wish Zhang Yan New Year's greetings.

For a time, Zhang Yan's office was quite lively.

Everyone told interesting things that happened during their respective New Years.

Zhang Yan chatted with him for a few words, then got up and came to Lao Liangtou's office. Although Zhang Yan went to Lao Liangtou's house to pay New Year's greetings before, it was the rule to pay New Year's greetings to his immediate boss on the first day of work.

"Dean Liang, happy New Year!"

"Xiao Zhang! Happy New Year!" Lao Liangtou smiled and nodded to Zhang Yan.

After chatting with Lao Liangtou for a few words, Zhang Yan said goodbye and left, heading to the factory headquarters to pay New Year's greetings to the factory leaders.

Walking all the way to the factory office building, Zhang Yan felt that his mouth was a little dry.

I have said New Year greetings no less than a hundred times along the way.

There is nothing I can do about it, Zhang Yan is considered a celebrity in the factory, and everyone will say happy New Year to him politely when they see him.

Zhang Yan naturally had to reply.

When I arrived at Director Yang's office, several factory directors happened to be there, chatting and joking.

Zhang Yan hesitated for a moment and did not dare to go in. However, the sharp-eyed deputy director Liu saw it and shouted with a smile: "Xiao Zhang, since you are here, why are you standing outside if you don't come in?"

"Director Yang, happy new year! Director Liu, happy new year! Director Zhao, happy new year, director Gao, happy new year!
Chapter completed!