Zhang Chiling never imagined that she would stay in the small world for two years.
There was nothing I could do about it. She had evolved, but the change was really big. Once she went out to meet people, she would definitely arouse suspicion from the people around her, so Ma Xiaolong taught her the art of disguise.
The art of disguise is to change the appearance by changing the muscles and bones of the whole body. It is difficult to learn. Even with Ma Xiaolong's step-by-step instruction, Zhang Chiling herself studied and studied very hard, and it still took her two years to barely pass the exam.
Of course, two years in the small world is only one week in reality. When Zhang Chiling returns to reality again, she can't help but feel like she's suddenly separated from another world.
Putting on her old clothes and looking in the mirror, Zhang Zhiling felt a little aggrieved when she looked back to her 1.55 meter figure. She had obviously grown to 1.65 meter, so why couldn't she be seen openly and openly!
At this moment, Zhang Chiling suddenly felt world-weary: "It's better to be in a small world, free and unrestrained."
With some resentment, Zhang Chiling walked out of the villa and went to school again after a week.
The disguise technique is very powerful, and no one noticed her changes. This may also be related to her status as a principal, and no one dared to look directly at her.
No matter what, Zhang Chiling's life can go on.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it has arrived in 2004, which is also the fifteenth year of Ma Xiaolong's rebirth.
How fast! Fifteen years have passed in the blink of an eye, and this book is only a little over a million words long.
New Year's Day is the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month, and the Chinese New Year will be celebrated in twenty days, and the Chinese New Year atmosphere is gradually getting stronger.
Early that morning, Ma Xiaolong set off firecrackers at the entrance of the villa to celebrate the arrival of 2004.
Different from the previous life, in this life, due to the black technology of anti-pollution and sewage treatment being promoted nationwide, the air quality in the country is very good, so the sales of fireworks and firecrackers have not been affected. Even the capital can set off fireworks and firecrackers. Of course, the big
Cities have strict requirements on where fireworks can be discharged.
After all, there are too many high-rise buildings in big cities, and the density is very high. Once a fire occurs, it will not be a disaster for one household, but for the entire building.
But things are different in small places. First of all, there are very few high-rise buildings and the density is not high, so except for dangerous chemical industry sites, fireworks can be set off almost anywhere.
Ma Xiaolong chose to settle his future in a small town without considering this aspect.
After all, except for the convenience of life, nothing in a big city can compare with a small town, especially this is Ma Xiaolong's hometown, where his roots are. No matter how good the gold nest or silver nest is, your own doghouse is the most comfortable.
"Set off firecrackers early in the morning, it's really noisy." Ma Xiaofeng stood on the balcony of the second floor and complained loudly to Ma Xiaolong.
Ma Xiaofeng came back last night. She probably wanted to take a good rest this year and finished this year's work early. Now the studio is on holiday and will not start work until after the new year.
Originally, this girl's idea was to go to Shanghai to celebrate the New Year with her boyfriend, but Liu Ying scolded her: "There is no reason to go to someone else's house to celebrate the New Year without getting married. Are you stupid!?"
In this way, Ma Xiaofeng returned to the small town from the capital unwillingly. Because she came back too late yesterday, she stayed at her brother's house.
She also slept a little late yesterday, so Ma Xiaolong set off firecrackers early this morning, waking her up from her sleep.
Most people were a little angry when they got up, and Ma Xiaofeng was no exception. She ran to the balcony and cursed.
Ma Xiaolong held a disassembled small whip in his hand and hit Ma Xiaofeng's forehead with a 'finger snap': "Ouch! It hurts me to death."
"Deserves it." Ma Xiaolong didn't want to spoil her. Growing up, this girl ate her own, drank her own, wore her own, and used her own. But when she grew up, she disrespected his brother so much that she couldn't even fight without beating him.
Public outrage.
Next door, Chen Jun was also standing on the balcony on the second floor. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but smile: "Sister Xiaofeng, are you okay?"
"It's strange that it's okay." Ma Xiaofeng rubbed her forehead, took out a small mirror from nowhere, and looked at her forehead: "It's all red, brother, I hate you so much!"
"Magical power at the snap of a finger!"
"Ouch~!"
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Today, New Year's Day, Ma Xiaolong gave himself a day off. After breakfast, he drove Ma Xiaofeng, Chen Jun and Zhang Chiling to Majiazhuang to reunite with the family and have a meal.
I can’t spend the New Year’s Eve with my family this year, so I’ll make up for it on New Year’s Day.
After several years of development, the villagers in Majiazhuang have all built two-story buildings, and the engineering team hired by Ma Qiangsheng carried out unified planning. This is also the experience of visiting Huadong Village in the past few years.
Unified planning makes the village more beautiful, neat and orderly.
Just like now, the whole village looks quite modern, with smooth roads and beautiful scenery. Because there are many teams from all over the country who come to inspect and study, and reporters from all over the country come to interview almost every day, so the villagers are proud
In addition, he also pays great attention to his words and deeds, for fear of embarrassing his hometown.
He is not afraid of being embarrassed alone, but he is afraid that the villagers will be implicated, which will make him angry and make his life difficult in the future.
In a place like the countryside, the relationship between neighbors is really important. A good relationship is good in every possible way, good in every possible way, and good in every possible way; a bad relationship is bad in every possible way, bad in every possible way, and bad in every possible way.
This is different in big cities. Even if they are in the same community, the same corridor, the same floor, door to door, they may not know each other or care about each other after a few years.
The biggest advantage of big cities is freedom, but the biggest disadvantage is selfishness.
There is nothing I can do about it. The purpose of coming here is to make money. If you make enough money, you can go back to your hometown to retire. There is no need to care about others, and others will not care about you.
No more gossip, let’s get down to business.
When we arrived at the door of my parents' house, we still saw the same two-story building. It can be regarded as a landmark building in Majiazhuang! Because other people's two-story buildings are all the same, but this one is different from others.
The villagers also agree that after all, the entire Majiazhuang was brought up by Ma Qiangsheng. Here, Ma Qiangsheng is not the village chief, but better than the village chief. Basically, if there are any conflicts and disputes in the village that the village chief cannot solve, as soon as Ma Qiangsheng comes forward,
Everything has been solved, and the prestige is extremely high.
"Mom, grandma, we are here."
Only Liu Ying and grandma were at home. Ma Qiangsheng went to the base, and grandpa went to play chess with others. Normally, grandma would visit everywhere, but today is a reunion day, so grandma stayed to help Liu Ying.
Prepare meals together.
Seeing her eldest grandson, eldest granddaughter, and Zhang Zhiling and Chen Jun, whom she regarded as her daughter and granddaughter, all here, grandma was so happy: "Here they come! Come in and warm yourself up."
He placed pieces of melon and fruit candies on the coffee table: "Eat whatever you want to fill your stomach, and then have something delicious at noon."
"I'll help too." Ma Xiaolong took off his coat, rolled up his sleeves, and went to the kitchen.
At this moment, Liu Ying was washing vegetables in the kitchen. When she saw him coming in, she smiled and asked, "What are you doing in here?"
"Isn't this doing some work for you?" Ma Xiaolong looked at the ingredients in the kitchen. It was okay, with eight dishes and one soup.
"Leave the rest to me! Go out and talk to my mother and the others." Ma Xiaolong took off the apron hanging on the wall and put it on himself.
"Okay." Liu Ying washed the remaining dishes and wiped her hands: "There are steamed buns in the refrigerator. Xiaojun likes to eat grilled steamed bun slices. You..."
"I know, just leave it to me."
Liu Ying rolled her eyes, walked out of the kitchen, chatted with Zhang Chiling and the others, and spanked Ma Xiaofeng along the way.
"It makes you want to go to Shanghai to celebrate the New Year!"
Ma Xiaofeng: "..."
We can no longer stay in this home.
…
At noon, Ma Qiangsheng and his grandfather came back one after another. Food was served, and wine and drinks were essential.
"Time flies so fast, and before you know it, it's another year. Come on! Let's raise our glasses and wish all of us a happy new year." Grandpa held the wine glass and gave a toast.
Although Ma Qiangsheng is the most prestigious person in Majiazhuang, and Ma Xiaolong is more powerful than his father, in this small family, grandpa has the highest status. With him around, even the powerful Liu Ying does not dare to make a fuss.
Of course, with her grandfather's doting on her little daughter, she could also make a fool of herself, but her grandfather spoiled her, but her grandmother did not. If she really dared to make a fool of herself, her grandmother would make her submissive with a rolling pin.
"cheers."
Ma Xiaolong drank liquor. Although he came by car, both Zhang Chiling and Ma Xiaofeng could drive. When leaving, just let someone else drive. It didn't matter how much he drank.
Of course, with Ma Xiaolong's physique and ability, he can excrete alcohol at any time, and even if he is investigated for drunk driving, he will not be found out. However, in a harmonious society, even if he is a superman, he must still abide by the order he should abide by.
After clinking glasses, everyone started to eat, but before taking a few mouthfuls of food, Liu Ying sighed: "It's a pity that Xiaosha can't come back, otherwise we would be reunited."
"There is no way, Xiaosha is really too busy." Zhang Zhiling persuaded: "Besides, Xiaosha will retire this year and marry Xiaolong. In the future! You can meet up anytime you want, but I'm afraid you'll get annoyed by seeing her too much."
"Getting married this year!?" Everyone except Ma Xiaofeng and Chen Jun were very surprised.
Grandma couldn't help but ask: "Xiaolong, you and Xiaosha really plan to get married this year."
"Yes." Ma Xiaolong nodded and said, "It's also my father's fault. He didn't know to add two more years of age when he applied for my household registration. Otherwise, I would have married her two years ago."
"You brat, you're still complaining about me." Ma Qiangsheng laughed and scolded.
"That's right." Speaking of this, my grandfather was also a little dissatisfied: "I originally said that I would give Xiaolong two more years so that he could get married two years earlier, but you just didn't listen. Now it's okay! Even Xiaolong complained about you.
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Ma Qiangsheng did not dare to refute, so he could only lower his head and drink to cover up his embarrassment.
"Okay, okay." Grandma still felt sorry for my uncle and said: "Since Xiaolong and Xiaosha are getting married this year, we parents must prepare the things that need to be prepared in advance. By the way, Xiaolong, in what month do you plan to get married?
Xiaosha is getting married?"
"Wait until my birthday is over." Ma Xiaolong said, "Any day will do. You can help us choose a good day."
"Okay, old man, I'll leave this matter to you." Grandma said to grandpa.
Grandpa smiled and said, "Put it on me."
After a pause, he asked Ma Xiaolong: "How many people will be invited?"
"It's hard to say." Ma Xiaolong couldn't be sure. After all, he knew too many people, and they were either business contacts or official contacts. It would be inappropriate not to invite anyone. If too many people were invited, the restaurant would
It's going to be troublesome if you can't fit it in.
This is not an exaggeration, but a very real issue.
After speaking out their concerns, everyone was silent for a moment.
"If that's the case, let's set up a running-water banquet!" Ma Qiangsheng said, "The wedding venue will be here. When the time comes, I will mobilize people in the village to help. Instead of going to the restaurant, I will make the banquet in the village."
"That's a way." Grandpa nodded. To have an authentic wedding, you have to hold the banquet at your own home. Find enough chefs who can cook the banquet a few days in advance, set up a stove, and put in enough food.
The ingredients are prepared in advance, and then tables, chairs, bowls and plates are rented and the tables are set up in the yard. If the yard cannot accommodate them, they are placed outside the yard. In one word - lively.
The day before the wedding, the woman’s family will prepare a banquet at the woman’s house to entertain guests. At noon, the man’s family will drive a truck to pick up the dowry. On the day of the wedding, the man will take a motorcade to pick up the bride and her family’s guests in the morning to have a banquet at noon. After eating, the bride
Send everyone else away, and then wait until evening, and the bride’s little sisters can also attend to
Interpreted as the bridesmaid, she will bring the bride's baggage, which contains betrothal gifts, three gold coins and other items. These things will become the 'spare funds' for the bride and groom's family in the future, in case of economic downturn, unstable work, and encounter.
When there are difficulties and the family is short of money, you can use this money to tide over the difficulties.
Of course, this is just a custom in a small town, and I don't know about it in other places. Anyway, Ma Xiaolong likes this custom. Although the man's family also has to give a betrothal gift, the woman's family will also prepare an equal or even more generous dowry.
What the mother's family considers is that if I give more, my uncle will treat his daughter better in the future. If there is a family conflict in the future and there is a need to resolve it, the mother's family will have the confidence to speak loudly.
Unlike in some places where a girl is married off and only receives a bride price without a dowry, if there is a family conflict, the man who speaks loudly must be the man's side, because the woman is indeed unreasonable.
After all, you have received so many colorful gifts from others without spending any money on yourself, so it’s strange that you have the confidence.
What? You gave birth to a child?
It sounds like you are not the mother of the child. Besides, a woman can give birth to a child. Do you really think that having a child is an achievement?
Ma Xiaolong doesn't like and looks down on such women anyway. Fortunately, his wife is not such a person. With Zhu Sha's temperament, if you give me a gift of 10,000 yuan, I can give you a dowry of 50,000 yuan in return, because I want to control the future of the family.
The right to speak.
You said you didn't have a penny to dowry, will you be able to feel confident when you get to your husband's family?
Face is all earned by yourself. Since you are willing to 'sell' yourself for the betrothal gift, then from now on you can feel free to act like a horse to others. After all, you were 'bought' by others.
I want money but don't want to pay anything. How can there be such a good thing in the world?