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“Yes, yes, I almost forgot the main task. Zhiyuan, your calligraphy for Spring Festival couplets and the ‘Fu’ characters is really good, even better than those sold at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative. Can you write some for my family too?”
“That’s right, Zhiyuan, write some for my family too. We and the Jiang family have been old neighbors for decades. A few generations back, Uncle Dashan and I share the same ancestors.”
The villagers hoped that Fang Zhiyuan, the cultured person from the Capital City, could write Spring Festival couplets for them.
Fang Zhiyuan readily agreed: “Sure, bring the red paper, and I’ll write them for you.”
“Haha, Zhiyuan, you’re such a good and honest kid. Wait, I’ll get the materials from home right away.”
Seeing him agree, the villagers joyfully ran home, eager to bring the red paper back quickly, afraid of being late and missing out.
Stone Bridge Village wasn’t big, so soon everyone knew about Fang Zhiyuan’s ability to write Spring Festival couplets, and many who hadn’t bought any yet brought red paper to the Jiang household for his help.
Fang Zhiyuan didn’t turn anyone away, writing for everyone who asked.
Once the writing was done and dried, the villagers took their couplets and ‘Fu’ characters, happily heading home to paste them up.
In the evening, after the reunion dinner, Jiang Dashan sat in the main room, tallying this year’s accounts with his sons.
Jiang Changhai made a profit as usual, while the second and third sons didn’t, but they also hadn’t made much money.
However, the little they made from farming didn’t matter much to the two brothers anymore.
They just planned to continue following their eldest brother in making a fortune next year.
After accounting, it was past six, and villagers started to gather to watch the Spring Festival Gala.
Fang Zhiyuan saw the villagers sitting in the main room, their faces beaming with happiness, which also made him feel delighted.
After watching the Gala, Jiang Changhai took the children out to set off fireworks and firecrackers. Even Fang Zhiyuan was pulled along by Yu Cheng and Jiang Mianmian to join them, setting off a few fireworks before calling it a night.
After watching the fireworks, the villagers cheerfully returned home.
As it was getting late, the Jiang family members also retired to their rooms, tidied up simply, and went to bed.
The next day was the first day of the Lunar New Year, and the whole family had a lively breakfast. Zhang Guihua brought out the prepared red envelopes and handed them out to the grandchildren.
Of course, Yu Cheng wasn’t left out.
“Here, Yu Cheng, this is Grandma Jiang’s red envelope for you. Wishing you a joyful New Year with no worries,” Zhang Guihua said warmly, looking at Yu Cheng, who was taller than her.
“Thank you, Grandma Jiang.” Yu Cheng felt warm inside, receiving a red envelope like a grandchild; he didn’t refuse and accepted it with gratitude.
Fang Zhiyuan also took out his prepared red envelopes to give the Jiang family’s children their New Year’s money.
“Here, kids, Uncle Fang also has red envelopes for you,” Fang Zhiyuan said to the children.
“Thank you, Uncle Fang. Happy New Year, Uncle Fang,” Zhiwen and Zhiwu didn’t expect an extra red envelope this year. They came over joyfully, sweetly speaking words of blessing.
“Uncle Fang also wishes you a Happy New Year. Grow up joyfully in the new year, study hard, and strive to get into university,” Fang Zhiyuan said while handing out the red envelopes.
The girls also chimed in, saying their blessings as they received their money.