257 Chinese New Year (Part 1)
On the New Year's Eve, Ye Zhiran and Nian Yue's family reunite in Ye's home. In order to have the New Year's Eve dinner with Ye, Zhang Hengliang and Ye Qingli took leave to Changjia in order to have the New Year's Eve dinner with Mr. Ye. On New Year's Eve, Zhang Hengliang wanted to go to Beijing to celebrate the New Year with the old leaders of the army, so the family's reunion dinner was one day in advance.
Because Ye Qinglian had a lot of work at the end of the year, she couldn't come for a reunion dinner, so she specially called Ye Lao and Uncle Cai to ask for leave. In this way, Old Ye, Uncle Cai, Nian Yue's family of four, and Ye Zhiran, a total of seven people sat around.
After dinner began, Zhang Hengliang first toasted a glass of wine to Mr. Ye and Uncle Cai. Ye Zhiran then also toasted everyone.
Ye Qingli said: "Xiao Ye, Hengliang and I discussed it. After the Chinese New Year, we invited our parents to Changjia once in March. Hengliang and I invited them to have a meal and meet each other. During the Spring Festival, Nianyue did not go to Jinshan with us."
According to custom, before the parents meet, children cannot spend the night at their lover's house. Chang Jia is far away from Jinshan. If Nianyue goes back with him, he will have to spend the night at Jinshan, which is not favored by Zhang Hengliang and Ye Qingli.
Ye Zhiran immediately said, "Okay, I'll follow my aunt's instructions."
Nian Yue said, "Mu Tou, when will you go back to Changjia?"
"Secretary Tang asked me to accompany him to Jianan and the provincial capital to pay New Year's greetings on the fifth and sixth day of the lunar month. I am going to come back on the evening of the lunar month of the lunar month."
I heard that Ye Zhiran was going out on the fifth day of the lunar month and the sixth day of the lunar month, but Nian Yueqiuran was unhappy and said, "No, I'm so bored alone, come back early."
Ye Zhiran apologized and said, "Then I will come out of my home early in the fourth day of the lunar month and strive to arrive in Changjia early."
Zhang Nianheng said, "Brother Ye. I went to Jianan on the fifth day of the lunar month. Can I get a free ride?"
Ye Qingli asked: "What are you going to Jianan alone for? My mother will not go back until the seventh day of the lunar month."
"Our classmates have activities for the fifth day of the junior high school, and I want to participate."
Ye Qingli said in surprise: "During the Spring Festival, every family is very busy. How do you guys find such a party? Are you lying to mom?"
"Where is it?" Zhang Nianheng said aggrievedly: "We are a small class reunion, and the teacher will organize group activities during the holidays."
Ye Zhiran leaned into Nian Heng's ear and asked softly: "Little Princess?"
Zhang Nianheng's eyes were filled with smiles, and his right hand made the word "v" under the table.
Ye Zhiran smiled and said, "Congratulations."
Zhang Nianheng said: "The secret recipe is indeed effective."
On the fifth day of the previous day, Ye Zhiran and Nian Yue went to the west and taught Zhang Nianheng a set of "secret recipes for picking up girls" on the way. Nianheng really learned and used it, and chased the arrogant little princess. Ye Zhiran nodded frequently and secretly praised him as a child who could teach.
The family looked at Ye Zhiran and Zhang Nianheng suspiciously.
Nian Yue said dissatisfiedly: "Mu Tou, what are you muttering with your younger brother secretly? Could it be that there is any collusion?"
Ye Zhiran covered Nian Heng and said, "I'm discussing with Nian Heng. How did he come back from the fifth day of the first lunar month? Secretary Tang and I don't go back to Chang Jia, so we go directly to the provincial capital."
"No, what 'secret' I heard just now?"
Ye Zhiran bit Nianyue's ear and whispered: "The secret to picking up girls."
Nian Yue said in surprise, "Ah", and she remembered the past on the fifth day of the previous year. She immediately became interested and asked, "Has it been successful?"
Nian Heng smiled strangely and signaled her to keep the secret with his eyes.
Ye Qingli turned her attention to Nian Yue and asked: "What are you talking about? Is it the secret of Nian Heng's activities on the fifth day of the lunar month?"
Nian Yue shook her head quickly and said, "Mom. No. We are talking about transportation issues on the fifth day of the lunar month. I am going to accompany Nianheng to the provincial capital with him on the fifth day of the lunar month."
The two of them both heard the objection.
Ye Qingli said: "Xiao Ye has something to do when he goes to Jianan. What should I do?"
Nian Heng said: "We are a classmate reunion, what's the point of going with you?"
Nian Yue said seriously: "I am Sister Ye, I am half a parent, and I am qualified to participate in the activities of Yemen."
"I won't take it with me." Nian Heng shook his head.
"Then I'm going to mess things up."
"Sister, how can you do this? Brother Ye, I don't care."
Ye Qingli frowned and said, "No one of you can leave, I don't agree."
Old Ye smiled and said, "Qingli, the child is grown up, why do you think so tightly? They also have their own space."
Nian Heng immediately flattered and said, "Grandpa is wise, mom just thinks we haven't grown up." Seeing Zhang Hengliang swept his eyes over, he immediately swallowed the second half of his sentence.
Ye Zhiran said, "Let me do this, I will send another car to Jianan. After arriving in Jianan, I followed Nian Yue's arrangements and the two of them came back with the car together."
Zhang Nianyue and his brother nodded repeatedly.
Nian Heng whispered in Ye Zhiran's ear: "Sister is very lonely when she works in Jianan. On the fifth day of the lunar month, she will accompany her sister and ask her to pick me up again in the evening." In order not to let Nian Yue participate in his activities, Zhang Nianheng was quite scheming.
The three of them talked about their affairs lively. Old Ye and Uncle Cai talked with Zhang Hengliang over there about the matter in the army. Only Ye Qingli interjected a few words on both sides, but she focused her main attention on her children.
Nian Yue asked: "Mu Tou, I can really send a car for us to use on the fifth day of the lunar month."
Ye Zhiran nodded and said, "Do you still remember the restaurant near the J University campus? Old Zhang's son Zhang Dabin drove in the economic community. I asked him to come out for the fifth day of the first lunar month to serve the people."
Nian Yue heard that it was Zhang Dabin driving, and was quite satisfied and said, "This arrangement is very good. I know Zhang Dabin, and the person is also good."
He bit Ye Zhiran's ears again and said, "I want to see what Nian Heng's little princess looks like."
"Of course it's not as beautiful."
Nian Heng heard this sentence, and he curled his lips and said, "Brother Ye, this is idealism, not materialism."
"Then let Sister Ji go to materialism and see the true face."
"Then I would rather be an idealist, I am idealistic, I am idealistic, I am mine."
Ye Qingli remembered something at this time and said, "Xiao Ye, I read the Jianan Daily a few days ago, and there were articles criticizing Yi. Did the Changjia County Party Committee do any adverse actions against Yi?"
"Auntie, the county party committee standing committee has just passed a resolution that decided to enhance the administrative status of Mashi Township Economic Community and upgrade it to the deputy section level."
Ye Qingli didn't expect this result and said in amazement: "This Secretary Tang seems to be very courageous, facing the wind and fighting back hard."
Old Ye had heard Ye Zhiran report on this matter and interrupted: "The decision of the Changjia County Party Committee is in the interests of Changjia. Although the debate between the public and private is very strong, this situation will soon change. The news from Beijing was that the old leader was a little dissatisfied with the authorities' conservative thoughts and would be a southern tour after the Spring Festival. A series of speeches will be delivered on the road to promote the progress of economic reform. Although Xiao Ye was named this time, he would not suffer any losses."
Ye Zhiran was so excited after hearing this, saying, "Old Ye, if that is the case, it would be a timely rain. This rain in spring is of great significance to the growth of all things."
Mr. Ye concluded again: "Xiao Ye is a general of the blessing."
On New Year's Eve, Ye Zhiran's family. Seeing that the number of people eating New Year's Eve dinner was the same as last year, there was no more, and he felt a little regretful. Ye Zhiran explained the arrangements for Nian Yue's parents to meet them in Changjia in March and have a meal together.
Ye’s mother patted her legs happily and said, “I know, this is the rule of the city people. Just like our engagement here.”
He said with some regret: "It's a pity that I have to wait for a while, but after meeting, I will tell my in-laws about the marriage arrangements of the two of them. It cannot be delayed for too long."
Ye’s father also said: “This can be said, and Aran is an official. In the officialdom, those who are not married will be stuck when they reach a certain level. For Aran’s future, he should be allowed to get married early.”
Ye Zhihui smiled and said, "My dad is still good. I want my second brother to get married early, and I can find a reason to be so crowned by the emperor. My parents who want to come to Nianyue cannot refuse."
Ye Zhiran said: "Zhihui, Dad's words are true. If you don't get married at the age, your superiors will have a lower score when they are promoted. When you reach the department level, if you don't get married, you will basically lose the chance of growth."
Ye Zhihui was puzzled and asked: "Why are there such a regulation?"
"Not getting married means you are immature! An official who has no family concern is a naked official. If something happens, you can leave it and it is easy to be impulsive."
"I heard that the children of high-ranking officials are now rushing to travel abroad. Aren't they sitting in their seats well? The second brother's reason is not very sufficient."
"Ji's words are also speculative words and have no basis. We must believe that most officials are good, otherwise how can Ji's second brother go back to the officialdom to develop?"
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this." Ye Zhihui held the chicken legs in one hand and the wine glass in the other, took a sip of wine, and then ate the chicken in big mouthfuls. After swallowing the chicken, she said, "Second brother, sister Yuwen and sister Yanli are preparing to visit our house on the third day of the New Year."
Ye Zhiran said in surprise: "Why don't I know?"
Ye Zhihui said with a smile: "They are worried that telling Ji will stop them."
"Then you should tell me earlier, what if Nianyue comes?"
"Second brother, even if they meet Nian Yue, it's nothing. One is my partner and the other is my parents' goddaughter."
"I'm very light."
"Second brother, then tell me honestly, is there anything wrong with Sister Yuwen?"
"What's the matter? Looks like this gossip!" Ye Zhiran glared at his sister.
Ye Zhihui smiled sly and said, "But Sister Yanli admits to me that there is something wrong with you."
This is actually a fraud, she deliberately gave it a try.
Ye Zhiran just picked up a piece of fish fillet. After hearing this, his hand trembled and the fish fillet slipped from the middle of the chopsticks. He calmed down and said, "Don't be fooled, the shadowless thing is as true."
Chapter completed!