Traveling through the farm, I just want to earn money by farming

On New Year's Eve, the village was full of people, and the Chen family also got up earlier than usual.

After breakfast, the two families split up into groups. The men would hang the peach wood god they had invited outside the door to ward off evil spirits, and would also post the purchased New Year pictures everywhere, hoping for good luck and fortune in the coming year.

I hung red lanterns at the door. This was the first time I bought some to hang, so I made up for it this year.

Qing Ning still felt that the monotony was not festive enough, so she asked her brothers to buy Zhengdan paper to write couplets and the word "Fu".

Not only did the two families put up festive stickers, but every household, school, and workshop in the village also put them up!

The Chinese New Year is a time of prosperity, excitement and celebration!

The little ones had nothing to do, and the adults didn't let them do anything, so they took the two little ones, Xu Jing and Jiang Zhao, and a large group of half-grown children around the village to bring blessings, which made the villagers think it was a good omen.

On New Year's Eve, we offer sacrifices to our ancestors at noon, to gods at night, and in the afternoon we go to the ancestral graves to offer sacrifices. So the preparation of the offerings alone is enough to keep the family busy on this day. Fortunately, there are enough people to do everything in an orderly manner.

When they came back after going around, everything was ready.

The offerings on the table have been placed, including fried fish, roasted lamb, braised pork, scallion tofu, chicken, duck, multi-grain rice, steamed buns, snacks, and fruits, which are extremely rich.

The family members kowtowed to their ancestors one by one, then lit incense, candles, paper money, wheat straw, and set off a string of firecrackers before the ceremony was over.

In the afternoon, the family took offerings to visit their ancestors' graves, and when they got there they happened to meet Chen Laoguai's family.

When Old Jiao saw them, she snorted and turned away.

Old Mrs. Chen pretended they didn't exist, but Old Chen Guai stepped forward and called out "Sister-in-law".

Old Mrs. Chen just nodded coldly and ignored them.

"Mom, you are doing well over there. We have earned a lot of money this year without relying on others. This is a great gift to us. We are not like some people who are unfilial. You and Dad must bless us more."

As soon as the few of them stopped in front of the grave of Old Lady Chen's mother, the words of Old Jiao's Yin and Yang rang out.

Old Mrs. Chen's eyes shot towards Old Mrs. Jiao like knives, but after thinking about it, she finally endured it. She didn't want to have her mood ruined by irrelevant people during the New Year.

Chen Laoguai glared at Old Jiao fiercely and scolded, "It's New Year's Day, keep quiet."

Old Mrs. Jiao was a little dissatisfied and wanted to say something but was stopped by Young Mrs. Jiao.

After visiting the graves, everyone goes back to prepare the New Year’s Eve dinner and sacrificial offerings.

This year, in addition to the two families, there are also Zhao Qian and others, and Mr. Ma and his people have been invited, so at least three tables will be needed to accommodate them.

The New Year’s Eve dinner is naturally as sumptuous as possible, with the staple food being whole-grain rice and steamed buns or glutinous rice dumplings.

No matter young or old, master or servant, everyone just wants to have fun.

"In previous years, I never dared to imagine that there would be a day like this. This year, it is really thanks to the green lemon."

"That's right. I always feel like this year is like a dream. Even now, it still feels a little unreal."

"Not only that, let's not talk about anything else. In the past, when Hu Zi and I were at my husband's house, it was really~~~"

Tan Yueya was halfway through her speech when she thought of the days before and couldn't help feeling sad again.

"Well, it's unfortunate that this happened during the New Year. Those days are over. There will be good days from now on."

Seeing her like this, Mrs. Li felt distressed and tried to comfort her.

Tan Yueya took a deep breath and smiled, "Yes, sister-in-law. We should be happy during the New Year. I am happy and hopeful these days."

"You're already an adult, but you're still such a crybaby. You have no shame."

Tan Yueli glanced at her sister and glared at her.

The kitchen in the new house is large enough for a large group of people to move around.

Everyone inside and outside the house was busy, and the children were lighting small firecrackers everywhere.

Chen Changjiang's side is the main battlefield, and Chen Changhe's side is also heating up the stove. This year cannot be deserted.

The two houses were connected, with corridors and corner doors built to connect them.

The offerings for the gods in the evening are prepared by the men.

The yard of Chen Changhe's house was filled with sacrificial offerings, waiting to be offered to the gods in the evening.

Because everyone had dinner together to celebrate the New Year's Eve, Mr. Ma held a sacrifice ceremony early in the morning according to the customs of his hometown.

After completing the entire process, he packed his belongings and rushed to Chen's house.

"There's no need to lock the door today. Light up all the lanterns."

The local custom is to keep doors open all night on New Year's Eve in order to welcome the New Year.

"Sir, why don't you go? I'm not well yet, and it wouldn't be auspicious to go there. I'll stay and just be able to take care of the family."

Old Madam Zhang felt a little uneasy. Firstly, she was afraid that her illness would cause harm to others, and secondly, she was also worried about the place.

Mr. Ma and Old Man Yu exchanged a glance and said with a smile, "Old Madam, are you planning to have someone from the Chen family come as a special invitation?"

"No, no, no, no, how dare an old woman like me trouble the master's family?"

Old Madam Zhang was really frightened. She really didn't have this idea.

"If that's the case, then please come with us, Madam. Besides, Madam Chen specifically invited you to come along. If you don't go, she'll probably have to make another special trip."

Old Madam Zhang felt uneasy for a moment and looked at her husband frequently.

Master Zhang was a little frightened at first, but he felt relieved after seeing this. He said to his wife, "Go ahead. It's not good to trouble the master to come so many times."

After arranging everything in the house and lighting lanterns, a large group of people brought gifts and headed to the Chen family.

We greeted the villagers we met along the way, and everyone had a happy look on their face.

"Hello, Grandpa Ma, Hello, Grandpa Yu, Hello, Master Zhang, Hello, Grandma Zhang, Hello, uncles~"

When the group of children saw them coming, they all stood at attention.

They greeted them one by one in unison, which made them laugh.

"There's no red envelope to take right now?"

Old Master Yu teased them on purpose.

"I know. It will be there after the New Year's Eve."

Qing Ning took a step forward and spoke loudly.

Old Master Yu was amused by her words.

He pinched her nose and said, "You are so smart."

Several people entered the yard, greeted each other, put down their things, and helped each other.

When it gets dark, lights are lit everywhere in the village, and the sound of firecrackers from time to time embellishes the countryside and mountains.

The laughter of children and the lively playfulness in every household prove that this year is not too bad.

"Let's eat~"

With a loud shout, all kinds of delicious dishes were placed on the table one after another. The dishes were so colorful, fragrant and delicious that they made people salivate.

Today's New Year's Eve dinner is placed in the corridor, which is specially designed and built wide so that there is room to entertain when there are many people.

If you lower the bamboo curtain on one side, you can avoid the wind, and if you light a few braziers, it won't feel cold.

All the dishes were served and everyone was invited to take their seats. The children sat at their own table, not with their elders, looking reserved.

"Lao Qi, Lao Shi, bring the wine. Today we must drink till dawn."

After Mr. Yu gave the order, the two brothers hurried to get the wine they had brought today.