Taking to the Streets

Author: Zhong Lin

Taking to the Streets

In addition to marking the New Year, Li also told Su Xiaomu that on the night of the 30th of the twelfth lunar month, everyone would put a copper basin in the courtyard after dark, pile some pine and cypress branches in it, light cigarettes, and call it "burning the pine pot to celebrate the new year"

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The smoke means New Year, which is very auspicious.

After burning the cigarette, everyone will go into the house together, and the younger generation will say auspicious words to the elders, and kowtow to salute one by one from the oldest to the youngest. This is also called "Farewell to the New Year".

After that, everyone sits together to eat. Some people also call this New Year's Eve dinner "Shou Sui".

After listening to it, Su Xiaomu really found it interesting, and began to look forward to the evening activities more and more.

Mrs. Li and Mr. Gu gave her a big red envelope. Su Xiaomu felt quite emotional when she took the red envelope. Since she started working, she has been the one giving out red envelopes to others, and she has long forgotten what it feels like to receive red envelopes.

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But this also reminded her that she had to give it to the children at home.

Li and the others bought a lot of festive red cloth at home, and the quilts and sheets they changed for Su Xiaomu and Gu Jingcheng were all red.

Such a big battle and such a festive New Year made Su Xiaomu wonder for a while before he cut out a part of the unused red cloth and used it to give red envelopes to the younger members of the family.

Gu Jingcheng was accompanying Su Xiaomu beside her, and Su Xiaomu happened to tell him about the red envelope.

"My mother gave me a big red envelope just now. I was thinking that we also made money outside, so I should give them some...but I'm not sure about the amount at the moment."

After Su Xiaomu put away the red envelopes from several children, she took out the largest red cloth and gave it to Gu Jingcheng. Her face was full of confusion and hesitation.

"Should it be the same as theirs, or slightly more than theirs?"

If it's the same amount, Su Xiaomu thinks it's quite boring. It's no different from taking the money given to them by their elders and giving it back in a different way.

"No need to give it. My parents gave us the red envelope to give us their New Year blessings. What's more, our family has saved a lot of money this year, and all our expenses in Fucheng are paid by you. Now it's good, as a family.

It won’t work if people are too clearly distinguished.”

Gu Jingcheng thought that he had only started a family but had not established a career, so he could not be considered a completely independent child.

Su Xiaomu thought that what Gu Jingcheng said made sense, so he took the red cloth back from his hand and went out to join in the fun with everyone.

Su Xiaomu was very leisurely for several days in a row. All the household chores were taken over by her eldest sister-in-law and her second sister-in-law. She had nothing to do. But on the second day of junior high school, she heard that Gu Jingcheng was going to the city, and she instantly became interested.

I want to go to the city with him for a walk.

After all, who doesn’t want to go shopping instead of doing nothing at home?

"Maybe it's been a while since I've been to our shop. It's been more than half a year, and I'm quite curious about what it looks like now."

Su Xiaomu was thinking that she still had a business deal with Boss Zhang. He hadn't contacted her for more than half a year, and she didn't know what went wrong. Did he forget about their cooperation?

"Then let's go together. I'll be free later, so I can come with you..."

Gu Jingcheng thought that he was not too busy, so he might be able to spare some time for Su Xiaomu.

But before he finished speaking, Su Xiaomu suddenly took a few children and invited them to go to the city together. His excitement showed that he didn't take what Gu Jingcheng was about to say into his heart at all.

"Mom, the children are bored at home. Why don't you come with me to the city for a stroll? I am the aunt and I didn't buy anything for them when I came back this time. Why don't you take this opportunity and let me do my best?

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Su Xiaomu quite likes to go shopping with a few children.

Mrs. Li originally thought that it would be inappropriate for the young couple to take so many children with them when they go out. After all, the couple can cultivate a lot of affection when they are alone together.

But when Su Xiaomu said that she wanted to buy things for the children as an elder, she couldn't refuse, so she nodded without saying anything, and Mrs. Li gave Su Xiaomu some explanation.

"If you are willing to take them with you, then take them with you. But if the children are naughty, as an elder, don't let them get too used to it. Just teach them a lesson."

"It's Mom." Su Xiaomu nodded happily when he saw Li's agreement, "I will take care of them of course, Mom, don't worry."

Su Xiaomu got Li's permission and took all the children with him. The carriage swayed forward and entered the city in a short while.

Gu Jingcheng wanted to go to Zhou Lin to tell him something. He no longer needed to ride in the carriage, but he still limped when he walked. It was obvious that his leg was injured and not as healthy as before.

Su Xiaomu looked at Gu Jingcheng's back, until the back disappeared in front of her eyes, she looked back with a sense of loss.

Gu Ruotong was a sensitive child. After noticing Su Xiaomu's gaze, she asked in a low voice: "Third aunt...third uncle's legs..."

"It's just a minor injury. It will get better soon."

Su Xiaomu was brought back from her thoughts by what Gu Ruotong said. A smile instantly appeared on her beautiful face, and she held Gu Ruotong's hand affectionately and walked forward: "Let's go shopping around. If there is anything you want to buy, just tell me. Third Aunt is not going to buy anything now."

Short of money."

"Okay, we will definitely not be polite to Third Aunt!"

Gu Ruonan has been to Fucheng, so she knows that Su Xiaomu is indeed a rich man, and she has a good relationship with her, so naturally she won't say anything to evade it.

So Su Xiaomu took them for a walk on the street, and then went to a snack shop.

I bought a lot of snacks for a few children, and after letting them sit at a table nearby to eat, I went to talk to Boss Zhang myself.

The boss Zhang didn't realize that the visitor was Su Xiaomu at first. He just thought it was a lady from a wealthy family who was out shopping with her children. After seeing her face clearly, he immediately greeted the stranger who came forward and shouted: "Madam Su, you are such a rich lady."

I haven’t seen you in half a year, but there have been a lot of changes compared to before. I wonder where you made a fortune again?”

"Boss Zhang, these words really upset me. I haven't seen you for a long time, and I haven't even gotten a word from you, boss. Could it be that the boss forgot that he signed a contract with me? Are you planning to open a dim sum shop in the capital?"

Although Gu Jingcheng doesn't know whether he can go to his spring vacation next year as scheduled, Su Xiaomu's desire to go to the capital to develop will not disappear just because his spring vacation is blocked.

She is someone who wants to make a lot of money, so how can she not go to the capital?

"When it comes to this... you really don't blame me."

Boss Zhang also remembers what happened in the capital. He had spent a lot of time on it at the beginning. It was about to happen, but... the obstacles came one after another, making it really difficult for him to display his talents.

Boss Zhang suddenly frowned: "The recent locust and snow disasters..."
Chapter completed!