Back to the small fishing village in 1982

Chapter 1318 First Day
It’s another New Year’s Eve and another New Year.

1986 was also a spring and a year of harvest for their family.

We bid farewell to the old and usher in the new. Tomorrow is the new year and we enter 1987.

There were a few crisp explosions in the night, and then dazzling fireworks bloomed in the night sky, like the Milky Way pouring down, decorating the dark sky with colorful lights.

Red as fire, green as jade, blue as the sea, yellow as gold, all kinds of colors are interwoven together to form a flowing picture scroll, which is beautiful beyond words.

Some older children were still staying up late or playing with toys, but when they heard the explosions they ran out excitedly, pointing and exclaiming at the ever-changing patterns in the sky.

The adults also looked up at the sky with smiles on their faces.

The air is filled with the smell of fireworks, all kinds of cheerful voices, and blessings, making people feel a warm and lively atmosphere.

As the last firework slowly fades away, the new year officially arrives.

Everyone's hearts are full of longing and expectation for the future, believing that life will be better in the days to come.

"Okay, go home and go to bed quickly. You won't sleep until the adults do. Why are you still making noise?" Ye Yaodong drove his two naughty boys away.

I don’t know if it’s because I’ve grown up or I have too many toys, but I didn’t go to bed early on New Year’s Eve this year and was able to wait until 12 o’clock to set off the fireworks.

In previous years, I would have slept like a pig, and would not wake up even if I heard any noise subconsciously.

This year, the guys next door were running around and arguing in the middle of the night.

The two brothers obediently ran home with their toys, and then went upstairs with bangs on their backs.

After Ye Yaodong and the children went upstairs, he went to the Mazu Temple to burn incense.

Several of my friends are in high spirits this year, and they have all made a lot of money. Even when they go to burn incense, they want to go to more hills and visit all the big and small temples, hoping for blessings for a smooth and successful year ahead.

When they started, others heard them, and all the young and middle-aged men in the village also wanted to pay homage to more hilltops.

The result was a huge group of people...

Ye Yaodong actually didn't want to go. He was no longer at the age of being overly passionate and wanted to go home and lie in bed. He was not as energetic as them.

His wife was still waiting for him in bed, and their family’s traditional customs could not be neglected.

But he is now the most prestigious person in the village. Everyone is calling him to go with them, and they will drag him to go even if he doesn't want to.

He could only accompany them helplessly. Anyway, there were limited temples nearby and there was no harm in praying more.

This delay meant that he didn't get home until almost 3 o'clock.

Lin Xiuqing was fast asleep and woke up only when she felt a draft in her quilt.

"What time is it? Why did you come back?"

"They dragged us to other temples, big and small. It was exhausting and cold, but everyone was brave enough not to be afraid of the cold."

"Go to sleep. I'm so sleepy." She turned over and continued to sleep.

"Fortunately, there is nothing to do tomorrow, so I can sleep in."

Ye Yaodong touched her, but there was no reaction for a long time.

He just kept rubbing and busying himself.

It’s been a week!

Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year!

He, Xingyu, is such a strong man!

I definitely can’t tolerate this!

But, I can’t get in…

He was sweating from the heat from squeezing around...

Later I felt that the posture was wrong. He was lying on his side, with his hands together tightly. How could he squeeze in?

"Cooperate a little..."

He said softly and turned her body over, wanting her to lie flat instead of on her side.

He knew she was definitely not asleep!

How could I possibly sleep after being harassed like this? There was a draft in the quilt from time to time, so I must be pretending to sleep.

"It's already so late, if you don't sleep, others will have to sleep too. Really."

"Hurry up... Make it quick and decisive..."

Lin Xiuqing didn't want to pay attention to him and didn't even look at the time.

Ye Yaodong couldn't get any cooperation and could only work on his own.

But not only did she refuse to cooperate, she also resisted. How could he get in?
He couldn't get in at all.

"Hurry up, I'm so sleepy and tired..."

"Then you sleep."

"I can't let this year go by. I've been making more money every year in the past few years. Maybe it's because of this fine tradition that we have to continue. You don't want me to not make a lot of money this year, do you?"

Lin Xiuqing was helpless with his nonsense, so she turned around and poked him hard in the chest several times.

"Just talk nonsense."

"It's better to believe it than not to believe it! The common point that has made our family prosperous in the past few years is..." Ye Yaodong squeezed hard, "...this..."

"You don't want to be in trouble next year, do you? I am the hope of our family. This will make our family more prosperous..."

Lin Xiuqing didn't believe his nonsense. There were many things in common that led to their family's prosperity. It was no use listening to his nonsense.

She just wanted to finish it quickly and go to bed.

She had to get up early the next day. After all, it was New Year's Day, and she couldn't sleep in like him.

Ye Yaodong himself didn't know what time he went to bed. He was so tired that he fell asleep and started snoring. He slept until noon on the first day of the next day.

However, he was not the only one. His two sons were sent back upstairs last night and he didn't know what time they went to bed. Anyway, it was the noise of the two sons running around upstairs that woke him up.

When he got up, he saw his two sons sitting and eating breakfast.

The table is full of leftovers from last night, which can probably be eaten for another two days...

He glanced at the dining table and took the pickled mustard and pickled cucumbers to his table. He felt too greasy from all the fish and meat.

"On the first day of the Lunar New Year this year, remember this."

Ye Chenghu smiled and said, "Hey, you can't hit or swear at people!"

"Dad, congratulations on your prosperity!"

Ye Yaodong took out a dime from his pocket with satisfaction and gave it to Ye Chengyang.

Ye Chenghu's eyes widened, "Dad, everything goes well."

"Ah."

Ye Yaodong responded without any expression and lowered his head to eat.

Ye Chenghu was depressed.

Ye Chengyang was secretly happy.

"Why……"

"Because you smile like a cunning fool, and it's not sincere at all. It sounds fake and not genuine."

"Fortunately, I have finished my homework. I received a lot of red envelopes yesterday, and there will definitely be more tomorrow." Ye Chenghu felt happy when he thought about it.

Ye Yaodong asked Lin Xiuqing curiously, "Did Ah Hai give you any New Year's money?"

"Yes, I gave each of them one after dinner yesterday."

"You two should go ask Brother Hai to treat you. You are already working and earning money, and you still have the nerve to ask for New Year's money. It's good enough that you didn't ask him to give me New Year's money."

Ye Chenghu said happily, "I understand."

Lin Xiuqing gave him a reproachful look, "Do you think you are his father? And I'm giving you New Year's money."

"Fortunately, I'm not his father. If I were his father, it would be a big problem."

The old lady picked up her cane and hit him lightly, "Nonsense, but it is only right that they will be filial to you when they are old. You love them now, so when you are old, they should also be more filial to you."

"Come on, it's good enough that you can take care of yourself. Don't count on these little ones. I can take care of myself in my old age."

"Then why do you keep saying that we have no hope?" Ye Chenghu said.

"Was that wrong?"

Ye Chenghu thought about it, but didn't know what was wrong. He was confused for a while, and then he simply kept silent. After eating, he quickly left the table and ran out.

"Brother..." Ye Chengyang shouted anxiously, then quickly finished his meal and ran out.

After finishing his meal, Ye Yaodong sat at the door to bask in the sun as usual.

This year is considered a good year. It has been sunny since the end of the year, with only a few cloudy days and cold winds occasionally making it impossible to go out.

He got up quite late, and the door was filled with well-dressed neighbors or relatives.

Relatives who live nearby came to visit early in the morning to wish a happy new year.

A bunch of their relatives were already sitting at the door playing cards, including his eldest uncle, second uncle, and some cousins. They all gathered here and came to wish the old lady a happy new year early in the morning. He was still sleeping in at that time.

Probably because they see that these three brothers are living the best and most prosperous lives, so they are all here.

In previous years, people would just stay for a while, pay their New Year's greetings and then leave. This year, there are so many people here, and they are all here, making it so lively.

Even the 4th generation who calls him great uncle are there.

As soon as he sat down, a bunch of children came running over to wish him a happy new year. They were all from his uncle's side.

In the past few years, there were no children from their place who came up to him to wish him a happy new year. At most, they would wish the old ladies a happy new year. Why did they suddenly come up to him today and wish him a happy new year?

Ye Yaodong was a little surprised for a moment, but he also smiled and said Happy New Year, then touched his pocket.

He didn't have much change, and he hadn't prepared anything. Today was a bit beyond his expectations. There were about 20 kids at a glance, and he couldn't even name 80% of them...

"Just wait."

He went back to the room, found a jar full of dimes, and took out a handful.

Then I gave one to each of them. The children were so happy that they were at a loss and kept saying auspicious words.

He was also smiling.

It must be the adults in the family who reminded them to come and wish him a happy new year.

He thought that the adults over there probably just wanted to get closer to him since he was so powerful now.

Generally, the New Year's money is not given to anyone casually. Everyone's money is blown by the wind. It is given to close nephews and nieces.

For example, Aqing and his two sisters-in-law gave gifts to each other as a token of their appreciation, to make the children happy and for the sake of happiness and good luck.

But he didn't care, he just wanted to have fun.

The old lady looked at it with a bit of heartache, "You gave so much? There are dozens of children in this group..."

"Just consider it as helping you."

"I don't need you to give me any. I've already given them all the candy."

Ye Yaodong was smiling.

The old lady gave him all the money she had saved for her entire life. Although it wasn't much, it was clear that she was biased towards him. The other younger generations didn't get anything good in return.

Except for the three brothers who live together, she can call out the names of Ah Hai and others, but she may not be able to call out the names of other great-grandchildren.