Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 177: Ancestor worship, the second sister-in-law wants to cause trouble, but she gives up the idea

Putting that matter aside, Grandma Tan reminded him of something else.

"Third brother, it's Qingming Festival. When will your parents come back?"

"There have been a lot of firecrackers these past two days, and we have to go and pay respect to our ancestors! This is a big event of the year and we can't delay it."

Ethnic customs.

They attach great importance to ancestor worship in this place.

During the Qingming Festival, the younger generations will worship their ancestors and clean their graves to comfort the spirits of their ancestors.

Tan Shaoyang was too busy to remember it last year and felt very upset afterwards, so he specifically told the old lady to tell him. The old lady was afraid that he would be too busy to remember it again, so she told him in a hurry.

Tan Shaoyang nodded, "Grandma, I'm relieved. I'll go look for you two tomorrow."

The old man couldn't stay up late, so he went to bed after giving these instructions.

Tan Shaoyang was also very tired, so he went to sleep after taking a shower. He had been concentrating all the time on the sea, and once he relaxed, he would feel sleepy.

The young man was well rested and slept particularly soundly.

I was woken up by the noise outside the door in the morning.

They started busy early in the morning, slaughtering chickens, stewing meat, taking out incense, paper and firecrackers, sickles, hoes, everything was ready.

The child's voice is also particularly loud.

Even if Tan Shaoyang wanted to sleep, he couldn't.

When he got up, he saw the two elders. It was obvious that they took ancestor worship very seriously and came back without him calling them.

The older generation attaches great importance to it and will naturally not forget it.

Even if the younger generation is not at home, the person in charge of the household has to make proper arrangements and there is absolutely no such thing as neglecting them.

Father Tan looked at him and said, "Hurry up and wash up, we will go up the mountain soon."

Their side is close to the sea, and the place for ancestor worship is a little far away. If they are not careful, they may not be able to visit all the ancestors.

Tan Shaoyang nodded without further delay, quickly packed up, had breakfast, and then the group went out in a hurry.

Except for the old lady, almost everyone was in the line, and the sight of people surging around was overwhelming.

The burden that Mr. Tan usually carries will now be on the eldest son's shoulders. When he grows up, he has to take on responsibilities. In the future, the older generation will have to put down their courage and face up to challenges and shoulder the responsibilities on their shoulders.

Tan Shaoyang is the youngest child. With his two older brothers supporting him, he can do whatever he wants. But it is not easy either. These little kids are very smart. They call him uncle one by one and ask for a hug when they get tired of walking.

The whole journey is more tiring than carrying a load on the shoulder.

But he had to bear the heavy burden, because he was so happy when his uncle called him!
The burial places of ancestors are chosen in advance. Once buried, the descendants will not move it easily as long as it goes smoothly. Therefore, the locations of graves are far and near.

A trip to worship the dead can be very time-consuming.

But no one would find it troublesome. After all, with the blessing of the ancestors, the whole year will be smooth.

Mrs. Tan Er was a person who could not sit still. She came along even when she was pregnant. She just watched from the side during the worship but did not participate.

There is no saying that they cannot participate. After all, their ancestors also hope to see their descendants prosper.

"Old Three, if you get married, wouldn't there be one more person?"

"You are too indulgent to your partner. Who has an engagement with a higher standard than marriage? With such a grand ceremony, you can marry any kind of wife you want."

"Be careful not to spoil me too much, or I'll climb over your head and act wild."

"A man is the head of the family, so he can't let a woman do whatever she wants. Otherwise, she won't have a say, which is cowardly."

Tan Shaoyang put his hands in his pockets and lazily followed the group of children. When he heard her talking more and more excitedly, he replied, "Second sister-in-law, my daughter who was raised in the palm of my hand should not be spoiled."

"A man is the head of the family, but his wife must also be pampered. My second brother also listens to you. You can't say that you are a troublemaker who makes the whole family restless!"

This one sentence was enough to stop Mrs. Tan Er from speaking. She had to open her mouth, but she didn't know how to answer. She couldn't argue that he was wrong.

At home, she is in charge most of the time. If she really follows her own way, wouldn't she be shooting herself in the foot?

The scene suddenly became quiet.

Tan Shaoyang is happy to pamper his girlfriend, but he cannot indulge his second sister-in-law. The former sleeps in the same bed with him, while the latter wants to take advantage of him. He has a scale in his mind on how to get along with her.

Fortunately, climbing the mountain was exhausting, and no one had time to talk. Once we found the ancestral tomb, we started to get busy, cutting grass and repairing the tomb. It was overgrown with weeds, so it took a lot of work to tidy it up.

After all the work was done, it was placed on display for worship.

It was not Tan Laosan's turn to do this, so he just watched from the side. After placing the offerings, he burned money and paper, lit incense, and invited the ancestors to enjoy the food. Those who could speak Shuitou dialect would say a few auspicious words.

In short, it means to bless the family to be safe and sound and have everything go well, no matter how nice it sounds.

The children did not feel tired and each of them was full of fresh energy. Even though they were sleepy at the end of the day, they were still full of energy.

After offering sacrifices to the ancestors, the offerings are reheated, chopped and placed on the table.

It is impossible to waste this meat, this is real meat, and any waste will be punished by God.

The whole family gathered around the old house. It had been a long time since it was so lively, and it became lively again on this day.

Tan Shaoyang likes this kind of lively atmosphere. The whole family is sitting here, the atmosphere is harmonious, and everyone has a happy smile. There is no day more peaceful than this.

Although there were some bumps in the road, everyone has their moments of conflict, let alone humans. It is normal to have some minor conflicts.

As long as it is within the range of tolerance, he won't care.

After all, everyone has selfish desires, and it is normal to want to gain benefits.

Buy some wine and soda and bring them home so you can drink to your heart's content.

The soda was placed in front of them and the children all scrambled to drink it. After drinking too much, they burped with the same smell, but they just covered their mouths and laughed secretly.

After all, it's rare to drink it, and everyone wants to drink a few more sips.

Mrs. Tan Er was the most depressed person. She was scolded by Mr. Tan Lao San at the beginning, and then she had to watch everyone drinking soda with envy. She felt very aggrieved, but she didn't dare to go forward to cause trouble.

I used to feel sorry for my sister-in-law because she gave birth to three daughters but had no sons. Now it’s my turn. I have given birth to three sons in succession. I feel that my life is even more miserable than that of my sister-in-law!

Now I’m pregnant again. It would be very difficult if I give birth to another son!
I felt uncomfortable, but I couldn't hold it in anymore.

"Old Third, you make a lot a year, right?"

"Logically, your pockets are full, so why haven't you built the house yet?" With such doubts, I couldn't help but ask.

Tan Shaoyang shrugged and answered calmly, "I just like living in an old house. Isn't it still habitable? Why build a house?"

"It's cool and comfortable. As long as it doesn't collapse, there's no plan to build a house there."

Mrs. Tan didn't believe it. "That's impossible. Your girlfriend's family is so open-minded. Are they willing to let her go back to the village with you to suffer?"

"Your engagement standards are so high, so the expectations must be even higher!"

"I'll go back to the village with you. That's possible." Seeing that she was chasing him relentlessly, Tan Shaoyang didn't intend to hide it. He would know it sooner or later. "Marry a chicken, follow the chicken; marry a dog, follow the dog. Wherever I am, she will be there."

"But I can't feel wronged, otherwise my parents wouldn't do it!"

"I bought a piece of land in the town, and I will build the house there. Liu Xiang works in a bank, so it will be more convenient for her to live in the town."

"As for Murakami's house, we will keep it as it is and repair what needs to be repaired, but we have no plan to build a brick house."

One sentence caused a huge storm, and everyone in the family looked at him. They didn't expect that he kept silent but did a great thing!

Tan's mother was also surprised. "When did you buy the land? You didn't even tell me."

Tan Shaoyang said casually, "If it's not a big deal, I didn't say anything."

To put it mildly, I don't know how to react.

Mrs. Tan couldn't believe it and looked confused. Had the three brothers become so distant without realizing it?

We are clearly starting from the same starting line, so why is there such a huge gap?

Although I was very confused, I didn't dare to ask.

Mrs. Tan's reaction was the biggest. She stood up and asked in disbelief, "Old Third, you can buy a house in town. Are you going to be a city dweller in the future?"

"You are so quiet, but you have more ideas than anyone else!"

"How do you make so much money?"

Tan Shaoyang shrugged, "Just do whatever can make money!"

“I make a little money from collecting fish, and I use the money to do other things.”

"A little bit here, a little bit there, and you'll have money."

"The land is not expensive now. The price will gradually increase in a few years. If you have the ability, you can buy a piece."

“Although it hurts to pay a lot of money all at once, but once you buy it, the land will be more valuable in the future, so you will make money.”

Tan Shaoyang had given them some popular science information, but whether they listened or not was up to them.

If you believe him, you will make money after buying it. If you don’t want to believe it, then there is nothing you can do. After all, opportunities are something that depends entirely on individuals.

The boss is a prudent and cautious person. He would not make this decision when he does not have enough money.

The second son can do it, it depends on what his second sister-in-law thinks.

After all, you have your own little family. Everyone has different ideas, and you can't force them.

After the meal, they dispersed.

The news of Tan Shaoyang buying land spread like wildfire. After all, such a promising man should not be kept secret.

The old lady is even Mr. Tan, and he will have one more topic to talk about when he goes out. Who doesn't like to be admired by others? After all, we are all ordinary people!
The next day.

As soon as Tan Shaoyang walked out of the door, he was greeted with everyone's admiring gazes. They looked at him and wondered how he could be so successful.

"Third brother, this is incredible. You can even buy land in town. Your parents can enjoy a good life with you in the future!"

"I'm not going to talk about marrying a wife with a stable job. Now I still have the ability, but I'm going to be a city dweller in the future. Will I never come back?"

"The gap is now clear. You are the one who has the most ability!"

Tan Shaoyang shook his head. "The fishing village is our root. Even fallen leaves have to return to their roots! How can we not come back?"

"It's impossible to make a fortune, but I can save a little bit at a time. I borrowed money to buy the land, and then I slowly lost it later."

"Everyone, please stop making fun of me. If my mom hears me, she'll think I'm not happy to go home! Then she'll twist my ears and my partner will see and laugh at me."

"I just found some free time, so I have to go look for a date. If my wife runs away, I'll be scolded!"

Tan Shaoyang's begging posture caused everyone to laugh, and he rode away on his bike after a while.

Hey!
He knew this would be the result, and once he said it out loud, it would surely spread.

You still have to keep a low profile. It’s better to hide it for as long as possible!

It would be even harder to accept if all the information was revealed at once.

I was busy these few days and haven't seen Liu Xiang for several days. When I suddenly thought of her, I really missed her and my steps became heavier.

The two-day weekend was only implemented in 95, so now it is still a single-day weekend. Today happens to be Sunday, and my partner is free at home, so I can take him out for a walk.

They are all engaged, and they won't be stopped from going anywhere, so they can do whatever they want.

Who would have thought that as soon as Liu Xiang came over, she was so angry, with a stern face and moist eyes, and she looked like she was about to cry.

Tan Shaoyang's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately walked towards the person, "What happened? Who bullied you? Why do you look like you're about to cry?"

Liu Xiang sniffed, threw herself into Tan Shaoyang's arms, and complained with a choked voice, "It's just my uncle's family, they are so bullying."

"Didn't our family build a brick house and move in here? My biased grandma let my uncle's family come and occupy our old house."

"The foundation of our old house belonged to my grandmother. When we built the house, we relied on the help of my uncle's family. My grandmother didn't give a penny and even looked down on my mother."

"I always blame her for not giving my dad a son, so every time we meet the atmosphere is particularly tense. When I see my mom looking aggrieved, I get very angry."

"Why would we give them our house? They wouldn't even want to have a place to live!"

"It's too obvious that he is biased. He doesn't take our family seriously at all. What he did was too excessive. He has no sense of propriety. I just don't want to encourage him."

Tan Shaoyang understood it as soon as he heard it. Who’s family doesn’t have some relatives who have been through hardships with their lives?
“Whose name is on the property deed?”

Liu Xiang replied sullenly, "My parents'."

Tan Shaoyang understood, "Don't worry, they can't take the house away if you don't want them to."

"How is it now?"

Liu Xiang was furious. "My dad was silent while my mom was arguing with them."

Tan Shaoyang led his people out of the house and went straight to the old house. As soon as he entered, he saw a thin but sarcastic woman who spoke in a very unrestrained tone.

The woman's voice was sharp and she looked at Liu's mother with anger, as if she wanted to pull out her tendons and skin her alive.

"This is my son's house. I came to live here. What's wrong?"

"If you don't support the elderly, you are unfilial. If you dare to do such a thing, I will report you. Let's see if your job can still be stable."

Threat, naked threat.

It was obvious at first glance that he didn't take the Liu couple seriously.

The moment Tan Shaoyang came in, he asked in a teasing voice, "Is grandma here? It's really lively."

Grandma Liu frowned the moment she saw Tan Shaoyang, worried that things might go wrong. The person Liu Xiang found was quite capable.

(End of this chapter)