Chapter 454: Celebrating the New Year at the He Family

"Okay, Old Yan, if you have any problem, go find Xu Damao yourself.
I have something else to do at home, so I won’t talk to you any more.”

Seeing Yi Zhonghai returning home as if nothing had happened, Yan Bugui opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment.

As soon as little He Qing walked into the front yard, she immediately shook off her father's hand and ran quickly towards the east wing, shouting loudly as she ran,

"Mom, mom, grandpa is back, grandpa is back."

He Qing's actions immediately attracted the attention of the neighbors in the front yard, and then He Yuzhu and Xu Damao walked in with Lou Zhenhua.

Seeing that He Yuzhu's father-in-law, whom he had not seen for many years, had returned, most of the neighbors dropped what they were doing, walked up to greet him with a smile, while others ran to the middle courtyard and the back yard to inform He Daqing and the deaf old lady.

They had just exchanged a few words when Lou Xiao'e came out of the house with He Qing.

The moment I saw Lou Zhenhua, I immediately burst into tears.

"dad!"

Hearing his daughter's voice, Lou Zhenhua immediately turned around, then looked at Lou Xiaoe and nodded.
"Hey~, you're already a grown-up, why are you still crying?"

"Xiao'e, I miss you, Mr. Lou."

"Xiao'e often mentioned you and your wife to Yuejin and Heqing. She missed you two very much."

While Lou Xiaoe and her daughter were talking, He Ying, He Yuejin, He Daqing, and the deaf old lady came to the front yard one after another.

Seeing her two sons coming over, Lou Xiaoe quickly called them over.
When Lou Zhenhua and his wife passed away, the oldest child, He Ying, was only 4 years old, and he had almost no memory of him. Fortunately, the Lou family had photos of the couple, and the two children recognized him at a glance.

Although they didn't have much affection, in front of their mother, they both honestly stepped forward and called for help.
"Grandpa!"

Looking at his two grandchildren who had grown into teenagers, Lou Zhenhua hugged them with a smile.

"Okay, okay, He Ying and Yue Jin have grown up so much now. You didn't even remember anything when your grandma and I left."

But the two children didn't have much to say to Lou Zhenhua, they could only scratch their heads and smile foolishly at their grandfather. At this time, He Daqing helped the deaf old lady into the backyard, otherwise he would have to be scolded by Lou Xiaoe.

"Father-in-law, father-in-law, come and see who this is?"

Hearing He Daqing's words, Lou Zhenhua looked up and then hurried forward.
"Oh, old lady, how dare you come out? I should go to your house to see you. Are you in good health?"

Seeing Lou Zhenhua, the deaf old lady was so happy that she held his hand and laughed happily.

"Okay, okay,

I am already 80 years old, and I have already lived a fulfilled life.

I was so happy to hear that you were back that I didn't care about anything else.
I originally thought I would never see you again in this life, but I didn’t expect to see you again at the last minute. I have no regrets at all.”

"You can't say that. I see that you are in good health. If you take good care of yourself, you can live another 10 or 20 years. You will definitely live to be a hundred years old."

"Haha, let me borrow your good words.
By the way, I saw your luggage is still on the ground. Did you come here directly instead of going back?"

"Yes, I haven't gone back yet. The boss and the others don't know I'm back yet. Since I don't know the specific situation, I came to Zhuzi first."

Seeing that Lou Zhenhua really hadn't returned, He Daqing looked at the 16-year-old He Jianguo and gave him instructions.
"Jianguo, ride your brother's bicycle to the outer city to inform your eldest brother and his wife. On your way back, take a detour to your second sister's place and inform Yushui and the others to come over for the New Year's Eve dinner."

"I know, Dad. I'll go right away." Lou Zhenhua was shocked to hear that He Daqing was going to notify his son and daughter-in-law to come to the courtyard to celebrate the New Year.
"Father-in-law, no, no, there is no such rule. How can a big family go to the son-in-law's house to celebrate the New Year on New Year's Eve?

I came here to find Zhuzi to find out what's going on, I have to go back later.

This is Jianguo, he has grown into a big boy, he is 16 this year, is he working? "

Seeing Lou Zhenhua asking about him, He Jianguo nodded with a smile.

"Father, I'm He Jianguo. I'm currently a chef at Fengze Garden. A few years ago, when I was drinking with Jinhong, I mentioned you and mother-in-law.

My dear father-in-law, it's New Year's Day and you're leaving now. The neighbors think we didn't treat you well enough.

Grandma would definitely not be happy about it.

Just talk to your sister-in-law honestly, I will go and invite my brother and sister-in-law right away."

He Jianguo had just finished speaking when the deaf old lady next to him also advised,

"Xiao Lou, you see how old I am. Every time I see you, it's one less time. You should just stay here and make an exception for me."

Lou Zhenhua also knew that given the current situation, he might not know when he would come back next time, so this was probably the last time they would see each other.

Looking at the deaf old lady's kind appearance, he agreed.

Seeing Lou Zhenhua's agreement, He Jianguo immediately went to the east wing to push his bicycle. At this time, Xu Damao also put away his things, pushed his bicycle, and came from the backyard with his wife and children.

"Uncle Lou, please wait a moment. I will go and inform my parents."

After saying that, Xu Damao and He Jianguo pushed their bicycles out the door together.

But just as they pushed their bicycles out of the courtyard, they saw Qin Huairu coming back from outside with her hands in her pockets.
"Hey, Qin Huairu, what are you doing so early in the morning?
Today is New Year's Eve.

I didn’t see you and Aunt Zhang coming out to look at the scenery or put up Spring Festival couplets or anything like that.”

"Hey, isn't it that my mother-in-law said she had a pain in her chest last night and insisted that I go to the health center early in the morning to get her some painkillers?
No, I got the medicine as soon as I got up this morning."

While they were talking, Qin Huairu also heard the noise coming from the front yard, and asked curiously,

"What are you all doing in the front yard? I remember we didn't give out extra peanuts and melon seeds this year. You guys don't have anything to ask Uncle Yan to write couplets for you!"

I heard that Qin Huairu went to the health center to get painkillers for Jia Zhangshi again.

Xu Damao was no longer surprised.
Ever since Huaihua was born, seeing her son's posthumous child turn from her long-cherished grandson into a money-loser, Jia Zhang's spirit and energy immediately collapsed, and her old illness recurred.
In addition, it was the end of the 60s, the most difficult time for Daxia, and it was difficult to recover.
I have to take painkillers to relieve the symptoms.

"We are not looking for Uncle Yan to write the couplet. It is Xiao'e's father, Mr. Lou, who has come back to report on his work. We are here to welcome Mr. Lou.

Well, I won't tell you any more, I still have to inform my parents."

"Sister-in-law, my father asked me to go to the outer city to inform Brother Lou, Sister-in-law Lou, my sister, and brother-in-law. I also have to go out quickly, so I'll leave first."

Seeing the two people leave, Qin Huairu turned and walked into the courtyard.

(End of this chapter)