Mother Ye, who wished she could be with her eldest daughter every day, finally returned to Ye Mansion. Even though she was reluctant to leave, as an in-law, there was no reason to stay at her daughter's in-laws' house during the New Year even if it was to take care of her daughter.
Because the New Year is finally here.
Ye Zhenzhen didn't have to worry about it this time, everything for the New Year was well prepared, and the Cui family welcomed the New Year's Eve in a prosperous manner.
New Year's Eve seems to be no different from previous years. It is celebrated as usual. However, because the head of the family is missing, even if there are maids and women around to join in the fun, it still seems extremely deserted.
Aunt Cui and Ye Zhenzhen were both absent-minded. The servants came to pay New Year greetings. They hurriedly rewarded them and asked them to leave. Aunt Cui said to Ye Zhenzhen: "You can take the children back to rest, and I will just watch the New Year myself."
"No, we will accompany you."
Even though Ye Zhenzhen was so sleepy that she dozed off, she still shook her head firmly. If Cui Weizhen was in the house, she could go back to the house to rest without any burden, but if Cui Weizhen was not there, how could she bear to let Aunt Cui stay up all alone?
It was already deserted enough.
Cui Zhiduan and Cui Zhiming also sat beside Aunt Cui on the left and right. Cui Zhiduan said: "I am the young man in the family. Dad is not here, so I have to watch the New Year for him. Grandma, we will all stay with you."
Aunt Cui and Ye Zhenzhen rubbed his head and smiled happily.
Ye Zhenzhen cheered up. After a hard time celebrating the New Year, it had to be lively and lively, so she asked the ladies to bring the fireworks from the warehouse and said: "Pick some good-looking fireworks and light them. Let's also
Busy and lively.”
Cui Zhiduan was about to make a move, but Ye Zhenzhen cut him off ruthlessly: "No, you are still a child."
Cui Zhiduan sighed, when will he grow up to be an adult who can set off fireworks?
"What about brother Zhi Ming? Brother Zhi Ming can do it, right? He is already eight years old!"
Cui Zhiming also looked at his aunt expectantly. Although he was well-behaved, he also had the naughty nature of a boy. He coveted fireworks and wanted to set off one himself.
In the end, Ye Zhenzhen refused with the same ruthlessness: "No, an eight-year-old is still a child."
Cui Zhiming and Cui Zhiduan sighed together.
Cui Zhiduan counted on his fingers. He is six years old this year. Two years later, when he is as old as his brother Zhiming, he will not be able to set off fireworks. After all, in the eyes of his mother, an eight-year-old is still a child.
He couldn't help but ask: "Mom, how old do you think you are grown up?"
"The Year of the Dancing Elephant."
Aunt Cui laughed and rubbed the crotch on her grandson's head with a smile: "Young boy, I can't be considered a young man."
In the year of the dancing elephant, don’t you have to wait until you are fifteen?
Cui Zhiduan immediately withered like an eggplant beaten by frost. He held his grandmother's sleeve and bargained: "It's too long, Grandma, how about a little less age? Li Shun'an can set off fireworks at the age of seven."
Aunt Cui looked embarrassed.
Cui Zhiduan knew there was something going on at the first sight and became even more entangled. Cui Zhiming also slapped her on the back to please her and said eagerly: "Uncle, please have mercy on us."
After Aunt Cui had teased the child enough, she said slowly: "I can't decide on this matter, I have to ask your mother."
Cui Zhiduan and Cui Zhiming both looked at Ye Zhenzhen.
Ye Zhenzhen smiled helplessly: "That's all, let's reduce the age by a few years, maybe ten years."
Although I still have to wait four years, it is still far from satisfactory compared to fifteen years old.
"Thank you, mother."
Ye Zhenzhen continued to coax the child: "Have you forgotten? Your father allows you to learn riding at the age of six."
Cui Zhiduan's eyes lit up instantly.
Yes, he can finally learn the riding skill he dreamed of!
He asked happily: "Mom, can I learn to ride a horse when dad comes back?"
"After the New Year, you can ask Master Yang to teach you."
Master Yang is Cui Zhiming's equestrian master. He was invited by Cui Weizhen to teach Cui Zhiming equestrian skills. Master Yang is very good at riding and is very good at teaching children. At least Cui Zhiming has learned equestrian safely so far and has never been injured. He is deeply loved by Cui Weizhen and Ye
Zhen Zhen’s trust.
Cui Zhiduan was even happier after receiving the promise. He held Cui Zhiming's hand and said with a smile, "Brother Zhiming, I can finally learn riding skills with you."
Cui Zhiming also nodded happily. It was a bit lonely for him to learn riding alone. It would be best if his brother Zhi Duan could accompany him.
"Mom, can I go to the horse market to buy a foal?"
"Can you read horses?" Ye Zhenzhen asked.
Cui Zhiduan shook his head in embarrassment: "I heard Master Yang teach the Xianma Sutra, but I only have a partial understanding of it."
"Your father said he would give you a pony, but if you are curious, you can go to the horse market with Zhi Ming. If you like it, just buy it back."
Horses in ancient times were equivalent to luxury cars in later generations. As a second-generation rich man who once had a garage full of luxury cars, Ye Zhenzhen didn't think there was any problem in buying a few more horses.
His tone became more relaxed.
Cui Zhiduan nodded in agreement without any pressure. He was eager to give it a try. It was very tempting for him to be able to choose the foal himself.
However, what he is looking forward to more is his father's gift.
He asked curiously: "Mom, are daddy going to give me a BMW that looks like a red cloud?"
Ye Zhenzhen smiled and nodded: "It's not easy to get a bloody horse, but you have to have someone search for it in advance. When a good horse is found, I will give you and Zhi Ming one each."
"Do I have one too?" Cui Zhiming asked in surprise.
Every boy couldn't resist the temptation of luxury cars and horses. After receiving his aunt's affirmative answer, Cui Zhiming narrowed his eyes happily, feeling even happier than receiving a red envelope.
The family just chatted like this, and time flew by unknowingly. When the big clock in Lifang rang, the thirty-seventh year of Xuanwu finally came.
Fireworks and firecrackers burst out one after another, and the dark night sky suddenly became as bright as day. All kinds of fireworks bloomed and fell. They were fleeting. Even though they were lively and lively, they brought fleeting sadness and loneliness to people for no reason.
This is the first Chinese New Year without Cui Weizhen.
Ye Zhenzhen took a deep breath, suppressed her blessings and longing for Cui Weizhen in her heart, and greeted Aunt Cui and the children with a smile.
Aunt Cui agreed with a smile, looked at her slightly sleepy and tired face, and said: "You are tired too, go and rest quickly, don't burn out your body."
Ye Zhenzhen really couldn't stand it any longer. After saying goodbye to Aunt Cui, she rubbed her son's head and said, "You guys should go to bed quickly. We have to get up early tomorrow."
Cui Zhiduan and Cui Zhiming were also sleepy, so they bowed obediently, paid New Year greetings, and went back to the yard to rest.
The first day of the new year has arrived at such a lively and deserted time.