During the Spring Festival, people come and go, and there is no time to calm down. So far, I have not been able to record in time, and many things are forgotten soon after. My wife and children have gone to work, and finally I have some free time, calm down, search the past, and chat about the past and make notes.
The morning of the first day of the first lunar month
one
Jinyu: Why don’t you go downstairs?
Hui Lan: I hide from the stars in the morning.
Jin Yu: What does hiding from the stars mean?
Hui Lan: This year is my birth year. On the morning of the first day of the first lunar month, I cannot go out to see others.
Jin Yu: Why haven’t you heard of it before? This is the first time I have heard of it in my entire life.
Hui Lan: There are many things that I have never heard of. Go downstairs and get me something to eat.
Jinyu: Yes.
two
Jin Yu: There is movement upstairs, I’ll go up and take a look. - What’s going on with you?
Hui Lan: Oh no, the chicken bone is stuck in the throat. I have to go to the hospital quickly.
Jin Yu: Even if you eat chicken, your throat will get stuck. You are really "powerful". Are you playing with your mobile phone again?
Hui Lan: After playing Douyin for a while, I almost finished eating. At the end, there was a little soup left. I drank it in one gulp. I didn’t see the broken bones, so my throat got stuck.
Big brother: You should be careful when eating next time. You should not watch mobile phones or TV. You should also concentrate on eating. Get in the car quickly and take him to the hospital.
three
Jin Yu: The car came in handy this time. The urban express lane was very useful. There were few cars along the way at the beginning of the first year, so I rushed to the hospital in no time.
Sister-in-law: The doctor is clever and can see things right at once.
Jin Yu: I also want to thank my brother for his skillful driving and making us feel at ease. Otherwise, it would have been a big trouble and we would have been running around in a hurry.
Hui Lan: This time the stars did not hide, but they saw many people.
Jin Yu: Let’s see if you can use Douyin next time.
Hui Lan: I just like it but I can’t help it, so how can I dare to do it?
Big Brother: Douyin is developing rapidly and affects a wide range of areas.
Sister-in-law: Douyin has a low threshold, even people who are illiterate can play it.
Jin Yu: It’s better to spin less, don’t spin your brain, and study and think more, maybe it will be better.
The afternoon of the first day of the first lunar month
one
Hui Lan: I have nothing to do this afternoon. I’m looking for someone to play cards.
Jin Yu: Once the scar is healed, the pain will be forgotten. Rest more and talk less.
Hui Lan: Playing cards is also a break. I don’t have time in normal times. I’ll let you play, are you willing?
Jinyu: I don’t have the patience, I want to go hiking.
Hui Lan: Where do you plan to go?
Jin Yu: We went hiking yesterday afternoon and went to see the lake this afternoon.
Hui Lan: Why go so far? Just hang around nearby.
Jin Yu: How far is it? It can be reached in half an hour. There is a mountain beside the lake, but I didn’t see it on the other side. I swam there more than 20 years ago, do you still remember it?
Hui Lan: The 1990s, a long time ago.
Jin Yu: There is scenery on the other side of the mountain. Let’s take this opportunity to see what’s going on.
Hui Lan: Don’t stay too long, go and come back early.
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two
Cousin: Hey, cousin, why are you here?
Jinyu:……
Cousin: Haven’t you seen it clearly yet?
Jin Yu: Oh, it’s my cousin. Look at these eyes. You can only see them clearly when you are close.
Cousin: Long time no see, what a coincidence.
Jin Yu: What a coincidence, it can be called a "once-in-a-lifetime" encounter in Hunan by the lake.
Cousin: This is my father, and that is my daughter. Bring them to play.
Miaoran: Happy New Year, cousin! I didn’t recognize him. When I saw my cousin when I was young, he was wearing glasses.
Jin Yu: The girl has changed. I haven’t seen you for a few years and can’t recognize her. The glasses are just decorations, used to block wind and light. I put them in my pocket. Happy New Year to my second uncle!
Second uncle: Happy New Year, niece-in-law! Are you coming for a walk too?
Jin Yu: The scenery here is nice, and the air by the lake is fresh. My second uncle is in good health. He is over 80 years old, but he is not out of breath even after walking such a long distance.
Cousin: My father is in good health, but his hearing has declined. Taking advantage of the nice weather today, I will take him out for a walk.
Jinyu: The journey is a bit long. Let’s sit by the lake. Where does Miaoran work?
Cousin: Shenzhen.
Jin Yu: Oh, yes. Look at my memory. Hui Lan once said that the job there is good.
Cousin: Jianqin is also good. Nanjing is relatively close to home.
Jinyu: I go home once a month.
Cousin: Miaoran has a long way to go, so I don’t come home often. I only come home once or twice a year.
Jinyu: That’s understandable. Where is the opposite side?
Cousin: It’s a warehouse.
Jin Yu: That’s the warehouse over there. It’s so vast that you can’t see it clearly. I’ve been there more than 20 years ago.
Cousin: To the east are officers and soldiers.
Jinyu: I have walked through there before.
Cousin: From where to where?
Jin Yu: I walked from Dafeng to the farm, and then met my second cousin, who took me to the station on a motorcycle and took the last train home.
Cousin: It’s really leisurely and relaxing, hiking to see the lakes and mountains. We have mountains and rivers here, isn’t it picturesque?
Jin Yu: Surrounded by mountains and lakes in between, with proper development, the scenery will definitely be great.
Cousin: The road along the lakeside has been repaired, new saplings have been planted on the mountain, and some roads up the mountain have been built, which is very suitable for people to relax.
Jin Yu: It would be a pleasure to arrange some cruise ships to travel to and from the islands in the lake.
Cousin: This is a geomantic treasure land. Sooner or later, someone will come to invest here.
Jin Yu: I firmly believe that the beautiful scenery is always attractive. It’s just a matter of time, don’t rush it. Jinchong’s “Big Basin” can be converted into a villa. The air here is fresh and the scenery will definitely nourish you.
The sixth day of the first lunar month
one
Hui Lan: The last day of vacation is left. I have to go to work tomorrow. Where are you going to play in the afternoon?
Jianqin: Ask Tutu.
Jin Yu: Why are you asking me? You make your own choice. Put down your phone and liberate yourself. There is such a beautiful scenery and you can visit everywhere.
Huilan: Are you interested in going to see Changfengsha?
Jianqin: Where is Changfengsha?
Hui Lan: Of course it is in Changfeng. Every year during the dry season of the Yangtze River, there are many miles of exposed beaches. Especially under clear skies, it attracts an endless stream of tourists. Going there to step on the sand or watch the water has a unique flavor.
Jianqin: Can it be comparable to the beach?
Hui Lan: The beach is too far away from us, but both have their own characteristics.
Jianqin: Mom, are you going by car?
Jinyu: There is no parking lot there, I think
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Or take the bus?
Hui Lan: If you choose to take the bus, the round trip time is a bit long and it may be inconvenient.
Jianqin: Then let’s go another day and choose another scenic spot.
Jin Yu: Zhanghu Park is also quite nice. There are flowers and grass there, which is indispensable for the eyesight.
Jianqin: Where is Zhanghu Park?
Jin Yu: On the east side of Tianzhu Mountain Avenue, not far from Qintan Lake.
Huilan: Then go to Zhanghu Park first, and then go to Qintan Hubei.
Jianqin: Last time I only went to the south, this time I went to the north.
Jin Yu: I’ve been there several times before it was built. I don’t know what it will be like after it’s built. You might as well check it out on the spot.
two
Hui Lan: Is this Zhanghu Park? It hasn’t been completely built yet.
Jianqin: There are not many tourists.
Jin Yu: It is built for the future, and we need to take a long-term view.
Hui Lan: When the surrounding communities are filled with people, more people will come to visit.
Jianqin: Although it is not as big as Qintan Lake Park, it is still exquisite and unique.
Hui Lan: We finished the tour in half an hour.
Jianqin: When visiting the garden, don’t just take a quick look at the flowers. Slow down and appreciate them carefully.
Jin Yu: The park is a place for self-cultivation. You are usually busy with work, so it is rare for you to come here, so you should watch it calmly.
Hui Lan: Come back after everything is built, and then go to Qintan Hubei to see it.
three
Jianqin: There are a lot of tourists here.
Jin Yu: There is no doubt about that, because this place was built first and there are many residents nearby.
Jianqin: There are quite a lot of parking spaces here. I’ll park my car first.
Jin Yu: Zhanghu Park is small and exquisite, while Qintan Lake Park is majestic.
Hui Lan: You walk slowly, I'll answer the phone.
Jianqin: Po Niang is so troubled that she can’t even meditate when visiting the garden.
Jin Yu: It’s a pity that we can’t enjoy such a beautiful scenery quietly.
Hui Lan: The nature of the work is different, so I can’t compare with you. People are looking for me even if it’s not even the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. I’m already looking for someone in my thirties. When a customer calls, I have to rush back and forth.
Jianqin: Why did Po Niang sit down?
Hui Lan: I really can’t walk anymore. You go with Tutu. I’ll sit here and rest for a while, waiting for you to come back.
Jianqin: You should rest first, let’s go for a walk.
Jin Yu: I wouldn’t know if I didn’t come here. The changes are really big.
Jianqin: Small bridges, winding corridors and criss-crossing corridors, suitable for self-cultivation.
Jin Yu: Modern people are in a hurry and miss too many beautiful scenery.
Jianqin: This place is quite suitable for you. You can come here often.
Jin Yu: Anqing has built many scenic spots in recent years. You can feast your eyes on it without leaving the city. You can travel all over the country from east to west and north to south without feeling bored.
Jianqin: There are also a lot of bamboos planted here.
Jin Yu: There are many communities too.
Jianqin:Why?
Jin Yu: Think for yourself.
Jianqin: Probably because he is one of the "Four Gentlemen". In any park, pines, bamboos, plum blossoms and orchids are always indispensable.
Jin Yu: It’s great to learn to think, that’s the meaning. Don’t just take pictures, learn to “scan” with your eyes. It’s imprinted in your mind and you can recreate it.
Jianqin: "Stand firmly on the green mountains and never let go. The roots are rooted in the chaotic cliffs. They have endured many hardships and are still strong, regardless of the winds from east to west, north and south."
Jin Yu: Pines, bamboos, plum blossoms and orchids live together forever, and a positive spirit helps to make progress. Are there any worries that can’t be dispelled?
Jianqin: There are countless natural beauties, welcome to come and go frequently. Listen and watch with your heart, life will be infinitely fragrant.