As I watch the day pass by, it’s the end of the year.
Early on the morning of New Year's Eve, the whole family got dressed up and went to the courtyard.
Streets There were not many pedestrians on the streets in the morning. The few people who came out were carrying gifts and going out early to visit.
The alley is extremely lively, with children chasing and playing, and occasionally the sound of firecrackers can be heard.
Everyone is on vacation, so more people come in and out.
There are so many people meeting and greeting each other.
"Boshan, are these the father-in-law and mother-in-law?"
"Yes, Uncle Yang is going to sell meat?" Li Boshan also smiled and greeted casually. Everyone nodded and greeted each other, and they were considered acquaintances.
"I cut two pounds of meat and made dumplings to eat at night."
"Boshan is back? Are you bringing your wife and family to the capital to celebrate the New Year?"
"Yes, Auntie, are you going out to buy groceries?"
"Isn't that right? I worked all day yesterday and had a day off in the evening. I had no choice but to go shopping for groceries this morning."
"Sister, my brother-in-law is very happy here, isn't he?" Feng Yanjun saw everyone along the way who didn't know his brother-in-law, and all of them, adults and children, greeted him.
“They are all old neighbors and everyone is very enthusiastic.”
She had long been used to it. The reason why Feng Yanjun asked this was probably because he felt that Li Boshan did not grow up here and would not be so familiar with these people.
After finally getting into the yard, when I got to the door, I saw someone I didn't want to see again.
Zheng Qiaozhen was standing not far away, holding a porcelain basin with a small corner missing, as if she was embarrassed.
Li Boshan's face looked very bad, and his eyes were no longer as soft as before and became sharp.
"Huh? Why are you here?"
Although Feng Yanjun could not say that he had a good impression of this woman, he was still an acquaintance.
I haven’t seen her for more than half a year, so she came here.
"Yanjun, take your sister and parents in first."
Feng Yanhong didn't say hello to her and walked into the yard first, holding her belly in her hands.
Zheng Qiaozhen wanted to chase after her, but was frightened by Li Boshan's cold eyes and backed away.
"I, I just want to borrow some noodles to make some dumplings today, New Year's Eve."
Zheng Qiaozhen timidly moved forward and leaned back again.
"Yes, if it's convenient, can you give me some more food?"
"Let me go, how are you living your life these days? You don't even have money to buy noodles or groceries?"
Feng Yanjun turned around and came out again. He originally wanted to find Bo Qing, but he was shocked when he heard what Zheng Qiaozhen said.
"I, I don't make much money..."
"Haha..." Feng Yanjun sneered twice, as if he didn't believe it at all.
"Really, really, not everyone can be as lucky as your sister. I don't have money, so I can't make much money..."
When Li Boqing came back from going to the toilet, his face fell when he saw Zheng Qiaozhen.
"You are stupid, don't blame luck. If you drag a man who gambles and drinks, no amount of money you make will be enough for him. To put it bluntly, it's your own fault, don't blame others!"
This woman is really stupid and stupid!
"You don't need to pay back these ten yuan, just have a good New Year."
Feng Yanjun felt that even if he was a beggar, if he came to his house begging for food on New Year's Eve, they would give him food and some change, not to mention someone he knew.
"Yanjun, this kind of person does not deserve sympathy at all!"
"Ten dollars is not enough..."
Li Boqing and Zheng Qiaozhen spoke out almost at the same time, and everyone looked at her in surprise.
Feng Yanjun found it even more unbelievable. How could a person who looked quite normal before become like this in the capital?
"Just give me ten yuan, do you like it or not? No one's money comes from the strong wind, so you don't know what is good and what is good. Remember my words, don't harass Yan Hong, or I will tell you two to get out."
Get out of this alley!"
Li Boshan frowned, threw ten dollars into her porcelain basin, pushed Feng Yanjun back, and winked at Li Boqing.
Li Boqing followed him into the courtyard with understanding, turned back and glanced at Zheng Qiaozhen, his eyes full of disdain.
"Don't leave yet!" Li Boshan warned with half-closed eyes.
Zheng Qiaozhen received several lessons in succession and finally figured out Li Boshan's temper.
If this man really wants to take action, he will never show mercy.
I have already received ten yuan today. As long as I can hide it well, there will definitely be no problem on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.
After the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, she can open a stall...
Zhang Yun refuses to answer her calls now. It turns out that everyone is a snobbery and everyone will look down on the poor.
If it weren't for Geng Qiang's gambling addiction, her life wouldn't be like this. How could she not even have money for the New Year?
Why is she not as lucky as Feng Yanhong, even if she is half as lucky as her family members?
"It's all that bitch's fault!" Zheng Qiaozhen held the basin. After entering the house, she saw that Geng Qiang was still sleeping soundly, and she was even more angry.
He picked up the kang's broom and whipped it hard towards Geng Qiang's back.
"Hey! Hey~ you stinky bitch, what are you doing!"
Geng Qiang's back hurt from her beating, and he sat up from the bed.
"It's all your fault. We don't even have the dough to make dumplings at home now! You promised me that you would never gamble again!"
Zheng Qiaozhen waved the broom in her hand randomly, and when she was anxious, she followed with her other hand.
"I'm giving you shame, aren't I?" Geng Qiang was frightened and grabbed what was in Zheng Qiaozhen's hand.
"Pah!" Zheng Qiaozhen slapped Geng Qiang on the face. She was stunned when she heard the crisp sound.
"Smelly bitch, I really thought you were someone!" Geng Qiang was so angry that he whipped Zheng Qiaozhen off the bed.
"If it weren't for me, you would have been driven away long ago!"
"If you dare to touch me again, I'll see if I can beat you to death!"
Zheng Qiaozhen rolled over and got off the kang. The back of her head was hit so hard that it hurt. There were tears in her eyes, but she did not dare to get up. She stared at Geng Qiang timidly for a long time.
"It's really disappointing. You won't buy it without noodles?"
Geng Qiang stood up angrily, put on his clothes and trousers, and before leading the door, he glanced at Zheng Qiaozhen who was huddled against the wall, and became even more furious.
"You can eat it yourself! I won't be back tonight."
As soon as Geng Qiang left the house, Zheng Qiaozhen in the back room burst into earth-shattering cries.
The other three households in the yard were all washing vegetables and preparing to cook. When they heard the loud crying, they were all stunned. They turned around and looked at each other, and they all remained silent in tacit agreement.
"Don't make such a fuss during the Chinese New Year. How unlucky is it?"
"It's not like Qiangzi was alone in the past, but people came to make trouble every now and then. I thought it would be better for him to marry a wife, but I didn't expect it! Either others would make trouble at home all day long, or they would make trouble at home."
"Hey, stop talking, I'm almost going crazy because of them. As long as I have some money on hand, I'm not willing to stay here and suffer this!"
"These days, when things are so expensive, where can I save money? Just live in a makeshift living. I have no other options, so I have to go home and make dumplings."