After the snow stopped, the sky looked particularly clear. The continuous sound of firecrackers proved that people had not slept all night.
In the morning, Liu Yong got up early, opened the door, and said, "Good luck opening the door." Then he set off eight firecrackers in a row.
Sister-in-law Ying had also prepared sweet tea. After Liu Yong drank it, he then came to the family hall (the place where people usually offered memorial tablets at that time). Liu Yong lit three pillars of incense and knelt there to pray: May the whole family be healthy;
May the business prosper; may the country be peaceful and the people be safe; may the mother be content.
Liu Yong came to his parents' room again. Liu Huanzhang was still lying on the bed, and Liu Yong's mother had already gotten up. As soon as he entered the door, Liu Yong said: Mom and Dad, my son wishes you a happy new year. I wish you happiness as high as the East China Sea and longevity as long as the Southern Mountains. He said,
He knelt down.
Liu Yongniang picked up her son and said with a smile: As long as I see my grandson, even if I leave today, I will be satisfied.
Liu Huanzhang said reproachfully: What day is it today? It’s the first day of the Lunar New Year. You said such unlucky words.
At this time, the gongs and drums of "ding dong, ding dong, ding," sounded at the door. It turned out that the lion dance team was coming (at that time, lion dance performances were used by the poor as a way to make a living, and they would go to other people's homes to bring happiness to them.
, brings good luck, the boss will usually reward you with money and cakes).
Liu Yong set off eight firecrackers and welcomed the lion dance team into the hall.
The lion opened its teeth and claws, rolling on the ground constantly, sometimes jumping on the table, and sometimes standing on its feet.
Liu Yongniang held a large bag of cakes and distributed candies to the lion dance team.
Liu Yong also gave a reward to each member of the lion dance team. When the reward was given to the person with the lion head, both of them were stunned. This person was Wang Baohe.
Wang Baohe didn't have time to take off his coat, bowed his hands and said: This place was originally the benefactor's house. I, Wang Baohe, am so lucky. Thanks to your help last night, I got through the difficulty. Otherwise, I don't know how I would have spent this night. He
Then he said to the other members of the lion dance team: This is the Liu Dongjia I told you about last night.
The other members of the lion dance team all looked at Liu Yong with admiration.
Liu Yong smiled and said: It's just a trivial matter, don't worry about it.
Since the lion dance team still had to drive away people, they bowed their hands and said: In a few days, they will come to express their gratitude.
Liu Yong said: Come and move around more and welcome, no need to say thank you. He bowed his hands and said: I hope your family will be prosperous.
Liu Yong sent away the lion dance team and came to his room. His wife Yu Hui was cleaning up in the room. As soon as Liu Yong entered the door, he smiled and said: My wife, having you is a blessing in my life. I have been blessed to have you in my life.
Be content. Let us wish each other a happy new year and happiness forever!
Yu Hui smiled and said: You are doing the same thing as me. To be honest, I really didn't expect to be so lucky. It's all thanks to you. I have clothes to wear, food to eat and mouth to open, and I am really going to become a wife.
Liu Yong smiled and said: Madam, there is no truth or falsehood, no matter whether you are poor or rich. Then he added: Tomorrow morning I will take Dongmei to your godmother's house to pay New Year greetings. I should go to your parents' house and see your father, but it's freezing cold.
, I'm afraid that Dongmei will catch the cold, so I'll wait until the weather warms up. You can also send a message asking him to come and stay for a few days to fulfill our filial piety.
Yu Hui said: I have my own arrangements, so don't worry. Then he said: Hey, didn't you say you still want to go to Gu's father-in-law's house to pay New Year's greetings?
Liu Yong said: After paying homage to my wife, I had no choice but to leave.
Yu Hui pointed her finger at Liu Yong's face and said with a smile: It seems that you are becoming more and more unruly. Go back quickly and wait for you to come back for dinner.
Liu Yong smiled and said: "I obey."
In the morning, Liu Yong first went to Gu's father-in-law's house to pay New Year's greetings. As Liu Yong had just made his fortune, he did not think that he was superior to others. He took care of everyone who was older than him. He believed that the amount of money could not represent a person's worth.
On the way back, Liu Yong passed by "Hundred Houses". Suddenly he heard someone shouting: Help! Help!
Liu Yong shouted to someone and saw someone struggling on the river.
Liu Yong didn't think much, and took off his coat as he ran. When he reached his eyes, he flicked his braid, put it in his mouth, and jumped into the cold river water regardless of his own safety.
Since people wear more clothes in winter, those who fall into the water are more likely to sink if their clothes get soaked.
Liu Yong ignored the freezing water and rushed towards the drowning man.
Liu Yong took the pennies handed by the people on the shore, and Liu Yong grabbed the man who fell into the water. With the help of everyone, the man who fell into the water was finally rescued and escaped.
The person who fell into the water turned out to be Mrs. Tian, a servant of the Pang family. She went to the river to wash clothes. Unexpectedly, the steps were covered with ice and she accidentally slipped into the river.
People pulled up Liu Yong.
Liu Yong was panting, trembling all over, his face was pale, his lips were purple, his hands and feet were numb, and his teeth were chattering.
Many people came to the Pang family and surrounding areas, and they all said that they should ask Liu Yong to change his clothes quickly, otherwise his clothes would freeze.
Hearing that someone had fallen into the water, Eunuch Pang also came out. When he saw it was Liu Yong, he said: "Nephew Liu Xian was at my place just now to pay New Year's greetings. I left him for dinner. He had to leave. Fortunately, he passed by, and Mrs. Tian was not in danger."
Otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous. What a blessing. Quickly, let nephew Liu Xian change his clothes and ask someone to make him a bowl of ginger soup quickly.
Liu Yong changed his clothes and drank ginger soup again, and then his body felt warm. He was about to go home.
Eunuch Pang refused and insisted on sending someone to carry Liu Yong home in a sedan chair.
Although Liu Yong felt a little exhausted, he couldn't bear to be carried home in a sedan chair. He said, "Thank you, Mr. Pang, for your kindness. I'm much better now. I can still sweat when I walk back."
Eunuch Pang said: Today, if Mrs. Tian is not rescued by you and such a big thing happens, our Pang family doesn’t know how to explain it. I am true to my word today. Either you leave and rest and recover at my house, or I carry you back.
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Liu Yong was also afraid that his family would have to wait too long and would not be able to defeat Eunuch Pang, so he had no choice but to agree.
Eunuch Pang asked his servants again: "Take the wet clothes and bring back the changed clothes. After a few days, I came to express my gratitude. I also prepared a generous gift and asked the servants to bring it with them."
Liu Yong's family waited for Liu Yong to come back for lunch, waiting left and right, but no one was seen. Sister Ying also heated up the soup and reheated it.
Hong Ying went to the door and looked around several times, but no one was there.
Liu Yongniang said: Maybe we can eat somewhere and then come back. Don’t wait, let’s eat. Originally, I had breakfast and snacks and I asked Hong Ying to accompany me to Zhenguang Temple to burn incense. Now I can only eat before going. It’s not too late if you want to.
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Yu Hui said: He made an agreement with me to come back for dinner. He is a man with no jokes.
While everyone was discussing, a sedan stopped at the door. Several people helped Liu Yong out and sent him into the house. Unexpectedly, the whole family was shocked.
The visitor put the gift on the table and told the story of Liu Yong going into the water to save someone.
Liu Yongniang kept shouting: Amitabha, Amitabha. Bodhisattva bless me, I hope nothing happens, I hope nothing happens. She also asked Mrs. Ying to make ginger soup quickly.
Yu Hui and Hong Ying also came over and asked this and that with concern.
When the guests saw that the arrangements were in place, they took their leave and went back.
Liu Yongniang grabbed a handful of candies and distributed them to the visitors to express her gratitude.
I heard that Liu Yong went into the water to save people. It was so freezing in such a cold day. Yu Hui and Hong Ying both felt distressed.
Yu Hui asked Liu Yong to take a nap quickly to stop him from sweating.
Hong Ying soaked two hotpots for Liu Yong to keep the bed warm. This chapter has been completed!