Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 100 New Year!

Second Mrs. Tan's heart was bleeding, and so was First Mrs. Tan.
It's just that she is older and has seen more, and everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared. Dividing the family is not a simple matter, and there are many things that need to be taken care of.

In the past, my mother-in-law took care of everything, but now that the family is divided, I have to prepare for it myself. It is impossible to turn a deaf ear to what is happening outside.

But things have been decided, so we can only accept it.

No matter how tight the situation is, you can only tighten your belt.

She originally thought that it would be better to endure for a year or two before dividing the family, but who knew that her sisters-in-law couldn't stand it!
Being too impatient, you worry that others will take advantage of you.

The house was built a long time ago. We invited the third brother and his family to live there earlier, but they refused. How could they still be thinking about that house?

I was worried that it would be divided up.

If you really want to share it, why wait?
It will definitely be divided at the beginning, and it won’t come later.

I don't know what she was thinking. She was stupid when she should have been smart. Mrs. Tan didn't know what to say to her sisters-in-law.

Things are a foregone conclusion. There is no point feeling sad about it. You can only think of ways to solve it. If you don’t have money, you can only think of ways to make money. What else can you do?
After the new year, Daya has to go to school again. At the age of eight, it will be too late to delay any further.

Typical, you have to spend money everywhere!
This is what it means to be idle. When you are busy, you have no time to think.

At this time, Mrs. Tan was pregnant and resting aside, and Mrs. Tan was watching and trying to learn from her. After all, the child was still young and she had to take care of the child, so no one could find fault with her.

If you really want to blame her, just blame her child.

Tan Shaoyang simply didn't need them and did everything on his own to avoid being blamed by anyone. He didn't want to make a mess of his happy life.

A pot of fragrant chicken soup, braised fish and pork belly is placed on the table, steaming hot.

Hotpot is the most enjoyable thing in winter. Make a salt dish and eat it until your belly is full.

Tan Shaoyang specially prepared another table. The two tables could be filled with people. Not only wine but also drinks were prepared. It is guaranteed to be the most comfortable year.

Tan Shaoyang poured everyone a glass of wine, looked at everyone and said with emotion, "Let's raise our glasses and clink them together, wishing that next year will be prosperous and our lives will be better and better."

The atmosphere felt right and everyone touched each other in unison.

Good words are naturally meant for a good life.

The meal was spent in a lively atmosphere.

Even Mrs. Tan didn't dare to make trouble, otherwise she would be scolded by her husband, which would be a very unpleasant feeling.

After the meal, Tan Shaoyang took out all the melon seeds and sugar biscuits. It was hard to sit there and keep watch, so he had to eat some melon seeds.

Mrs. Tan looked at them with envy, taking a handful and eating them, wanting Fatty to have some, but he didn't want to eat them at all, and kept waving his hands and bluntly refused.

"Mom, you eat it yourself. Uncle San often feeds us, and we are tired of it."

"You don't buy any snacks. Luckily, Uncle San is here! Otherwise, I would just have to watch and watch. Others would have some to eat, but I wouldn't have any."

Mrs. Tan: "..."

Whose family is so rich that this kid is preparing food?

She felt greedy just looking at the food, but the child got tired of it. It was a hard feeling to describe. She once again felt that the decision to divide the family was a wrong one.

If the family didn't split up, she would have been the one to eat. The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became.

As a result, I ate very happily, but suddenly I felt very greasy. I ran out of the door in a hurry and vomited it all out.

I just ate so much meat and now I vomited it all.

It makes me so sad just thinking about it.

Is it caused by jealousy?
Or is she pregnant again?

The one I'm holding in my arms is only 4 months old!
With another one in my pocket, can I still make money?
Thinking about the date again, it’s probably about the right time.

She went to Tan's mother and said that she didn't want to split up the family, but she didn't know if it would work.

It will take another whole year and I won’t be able to work. How can I make money or lose money?
The more children you have, the more money you spend.

Clothes can be picked up from small to big, but what about food and drink? What about studying?

Just thinking about it, I have to spend money everywhere.

For a moment, his brows were tightly furrowed and his face was full of impatience.

After the night watch, it was almost dawn. Mrs. Tan couldn't help but tell Tan Shaobei about her thoughts. He rolled his eyes at her.
"It's almost New Year's Day, and everyone is in a good mood. Don't say such things that will dampen the mood."

"You ruined everyone's good mood and got blamed. You can only feel aggrieved by yourself. Don't blame me for not warning you in advance!"

"Don't always think about scheming against others. Can you outsmart the Third Brother? Look at the New Year's goods he prepared. He's very generous. It's obvious that he has a lot of money."

"That means he doesn't want to argue with you. Otherwise, you still want to live a comfortable life. Just two more words can give you a heart attack."

"Go to bed when it's time to sleep, and stop worrying about so much nonsense."

"Because you've caused chaos in our family, if you don't want to live a good life, wait until I pay you back, and then you can go back to your parents' home."

"You were the only one in the village, but because of your troubles, you have become a laughing stock. You don't enjoy your life, but just make trouble."

"You have never suffered. If you go back and experience your sister-in-law's arrogance, you will know how to behave."

Mrs. Tan was choked for a moment, knowing that her husband was completely annoyed with her, so she could only keep her mouth shut and dare not say a word.

In the quiet night, Mrs. Tan, who heard the quarrel next door, pushed her husband's arm and asked, "What's going on again?"

Tan Shaonan shook his head. "You are in bad condition. Go to sleep quickly. Don't worry about them. The second brother can control his wife and won't be able to jump up."

"It's all about those things. There are many places to spend money when dividing the family. The third brother has enough money to prepare a lot of food. I'm afraid he doesn't want to share anymore."

"This is not a child's play. You can do whatever you want. Today you don't want to separate, and tomorrow you think it costs too much and want to live together. How can you do whatever you want?"

"The third brother has the right idea. It's fine if he doesn't take advantage of others, but you still want to take advantage of him. How is that possible?"

"Life is hard, but it will get better after a few years of perseverance. Don't worry too much."

Mrs. Tan nodded and fell asleep next to her husband.

As the night deepened and the sound of firecrackers stopped, everyone fell asleep.

The next day, at daybreak, the sound of firecrackers rang out one after another, without stopping.

Lighting the brazier signifies a prosperous new year.

The children came over to wish everyone a happy new year. Tan's mother handed out red envelopes to everyone one by one, with five cents and a dime for good luck. The children were also very discerning, saying nice things as soon as they entered the door, making sure those who listened would feel comfortable.

Not only that, everyone grabbed a handful of sugar cakes.

The children practiced in one house after another. In the end, the whole day was very busy. They didn’t want to go home until their pockets were full!
Such is the local custom.

As long as there are children coming to our house, no matter how much, we will give it to them.

On the second day of the New Year, visit relatives.

Tan Shaoyang first accompanied Grandma Tan back to her parents' home, took a walk around and had lunch, and then sent her back home.

"Grandma, I'm going back to grandma's house first. You've been tired all day, so take it easy."

Grandma Tan waved her hand and said lovingly, "Don't worry about me. Go quickly and ride slowly. I can find Sister Qing if I need anything."

Tan Shaoyang went to Sister Qing to give some instructions before going out.

When we arrived at my grandmother's house, it was very lively. The whole family gathered together, sitting around the fire and chatting. Tan Shaoyang followed everyone to wish them a happy new year, and the atmosphere became even more lively with his arrival.

Uncle Zhang waved at him enthusiastically, and Zhang Xingning kept moving closer to him, acting more worthy of attention than anyone else.

Uncle Zhang said, "Third brother, come here, I want to talk to you for a while."

Tan Shaoyang pulled a wooden stool and sat next to him. "Uncle looks energetic. It's good to see him in high spirits."

Uncle Zhang smiled with wrinkles on his face, "This year we have a good harvest! I made some money from hunting, so of course I am happy."

"Fortunately you persuaded your uncle not to go and dig coal!"

When Tan Shaoyang heard this topic, he asked in confusion, "Have the issues from a few days ago been resolved? Have you received the delayed wages?"

Uncle Zhang waved his hands, his face full of indescribable expression, "Those people, when they came to you, were filled with righteous indignation, and they dared not say a word in front of the boss. The boss was shouting about the difficulties and asked them to help endure it."

"They were told that they would pay off their wages for the next month, along with that month's wages, all at once. They foolishly believed it, thinking that their boss was in trouble and they were helping out."

"As a result, the boss took the coal out and never came back again. There was no news from him at all."

"All the heavy laborers in the families have been mobilized, and some families haven't even finished cutting sugarcane yet! It's like picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons."

"I work so hard, not only do I not earn any money, but I also miss out on my housework. It's really a no-win situation!"

"It's so frustrating during the Chinese New Year. Usually we can get together and play cards, but now we can't even see them."

If you don’t have any money, what can you do to have fun?

But I can only stay at home.

It is a blessing in disguise that such a thing has not happened to me.

After listening to this, Tan Shaoyang nodded in understanding and sighed, "I guess there's no hope of getting paid. I think most of the excavation has been done in two months. It's unclear whether they will come after the new year."

Uncle Zhang nodded, thinking that what he said made sense. "That's exactly what happened. They were dumb and dared not say anything. Who told them to be soft-hearted?"

"You don't know the whole story, but you go and feel sorry for the boss. Who else can you cheat if not yourself?"

"So we have to thank the third brother! It was his thorough analysis that saved us from being cheated."

Mother Tan was listening nearby, and seeing her family's fondness for the third child made her smile, which meant that their relationship was getting closer.

"The third brother calls you uncle, so it's only natural for him to help you. We are all family, so stop saying those outsider words."

"Xingwang is accompanying his wife back to her parents' home. Does Xingning have a date?"

When Aunt Zhang heard this, she looked at her youngest son with a depressed look on her face and said with disdain, "This kid is like a child who has not grown up. He is always so naughty. Which girl would like him?"

Zhang Xingning was upset when he heard the topic coming up with him. "My third cousin doesn't have a girlfriend yet. I'm relatively young, so why should I be so anxious?"

"Let's not talk about this topic. Didn't you bring me some sunflower seeds? Let's eat some."

When everyone saw his frightened look, they burst into laughter. Fortunately, it was a good day, so no one bothered to rush him.

At this time, a villager came over with a girl.

"Is it Ah Fen who is back? The house is so lively."

The ones who came were guests. Upon hearing the noise, Aunt Zhang stood up to greet them. They were all people from the village, including her daughter.

The little girl has a solid physique and looks well-behaved. She was not at all shy when she greeted people.

Pull up two chairs and arrange for people to sit by the fire.

As soon as the woman sat down, she couldn't help but glance at Tan Shaoyang, then looked at them and praised, "Afen, is this your youngest son? The boy looks quite strong."

Naturally, Tan's mother knew the man, but she was not very familiar with him. When she heard someone asking about her third child, she still chatted with him despite her doubts, "Yes! This is my third child."

The woman praised him again, "He still buys betel nuts now. He's a promising young man. Is he dating someone?"

Before coming over, the woman found out about his family situation. His brother had built a house, and he lived in the old house with two elderly people. There was also a grandmother at home, and the family was quite harmonious.

In addition, he is good at studying and finding ways to make money. In the eyes of women, he is undoubtedly a popular man and a good candidate for son-in-law!

Tan Shaoyang was so embarrassed listening to this. He hadn't mentioned it to anyone, so how did they know that he was collecting betel nuts?

I also heard from his words that he made money, so I wanted to take advantage of him!
He is quite smart. He will squeeze in as soon as he sees a gap. But it is not so easy to take advantage of him. He will take one if he gets one. Can you marry him?
Tan Shaoyang said nothing and let his mother deal with it to avoid being accused of being rude. However, he still gave his mother a look to prevent her from making random connections.

Tan's mother was very familiar with her son, so she naturally did not miss the hidden meaning in his eyes. If her son didn't want to do it, she certainly couldn't let him do it on his own.

The third child seemed to have finally become diligent, but she didn't want her son to blame her, so she became lazy again.

"I don't have a partner yet, but I'm not in a hurry. I'll make some money first, so that when I get married, I won't treat her badly!"

The moment he stopped chatting, Zhang Xingning directly dragged Tan Shaoyang away. The more he listened, the more obvious the other party's purpose became. He couldn't listen any more, "Mom, you guys chat, I'll take my third cousin to play cards."

After saying that, he left without waiting for their response.

After hearing this, the woman's smile froze and a little bit of disgust appeared in her eyes. Zhang Xingning was really something. Why did he drag others along when he could just have fun by himself?
Playing cards is a waste of time and effort. What future can it achieve?

I don't have this hobby originally, and it would be bad if I develop such a bad habit!
But no one said anything, and she didn't want to get involved. After all, nothing had happened yet, so there was no relationship at all!

Naturally, Tan's mother did not miss the look in her eyes, and she had no feelings for her at all. She wanted to intervene before it was even a big deal. If she became related, she would be in big trouble.

On the other side, Zhang Xingning dragged the person out of the door and started chattering non-stop, and it sounded like he was complaining a lot.

"Cousin, this family is not easy to get along with. You can't marry a girl from their family. Not to mention they are stingy, they are also very troublesome. Nothing good will happen if you get involved with them."

(End of this chapter)