PFC Chapter 617 Distinguished Guest Arrives
Chapter 617 Distinguished Guest Arrives
Wu Qingfeng's heart stirred slightly. Holding Yudian'er in one arm, he took Lin Chang'er's hand with his other hand. "You are priceless. You have done a very good job." Every stitch was made with her heart.
Lin Chang'er smiled and said, "Clothes, food, medicine, and weapons have all been prepared for you in double the amount. We don't need to talk about the hardships on the road. Take advantage of your youth and work hard. After we finish this big job, we can live a peaceful life."
Wu Qingfeng nodded, "Alright, leave the front lines to me, and I'll leave the rear to you."
Lin Chang'er held his hands in hers, their eyes met, and a warm current flowed through her heart, like a spring breeze and rain, bringing everything back to life.
Lin Chang'er thought, this must be the taste of the wicked love.
Despite her inner turmoil, she still opened her arms and gently hugged the man's waist.
Wu Qingfeng felt as if he had been filled with honey, and he couldn't suppress his smile. The little guy in his arms, however, had big, black grape-like eyes that darted around, not understanding what his uncle and aunt were doing, and asked in a babbling voice.
Lin Chang'er wasn't that shy, but the ship was already waiting at the dock, and there was plenty of time. She let go of her hand, picked up her bundle, and said, "Let's go, don't keep the ship waiting."
A few days later, it will be the end of the year, and it will also be Lin Chang'er's first New Year in this era.
The family's economic and material conditions have increased many times over, and the whole village has also become richer. This year's New Year is more festive and lively than ever before.
The corners of the mouths of the elderly and children were never lowered.
Lin Chang'er finally settled the accounts and, considering that it was the night of the New Year's Eve dinner for each family, the village's New Year's Eve dinner was arranged for noon.
In recent months, villages from all around have been moving around Linshui Village as their center, and many men from other villages have also come to join the coastal defense team.
On New Year's Eve, guarding the palace is of course the top priority. The annual leave is also divided into batches, and the men who are on leave can go home after having the reunion dinner.
Those who didn't get their turn didn't feel sad, because from Lunar New Year's Eve to the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, their daily salary was three times the usual amount.
During the meal, Lin Chang'er distributed the village's dividends and commended several outstanding individuals.
There were shop managers and brothers from the coastal defense team.
To create a lively atmosphere, a lucky draw was held, with prizes including large jars of pickled vegetables, cured meat, rice and noodles, and snacks.
Food is the most important thing for people. After a meal, the money was paid and there were additional rewards. The New Year's gifts were not much: a jar of pickled vegetables, a bag of 20 catties of fine rice, and a piece of cured meat.
When the party ended, almost everyone had a wide grin on their face.
The patrolling men did not slack off because of the holiday; on the contrary, they were even more energetic and looked more spirited as they walked down the street.
The children were on a full holiday, wearing new clothes and playing and running around the village.
In the end, everyone flocked to the Gu family's house because the Gu family's courtyard was the largest in the whole village, and Gu Xiaoman's second uncle and maternal grandfather had made many interesting toys for her.
The Gu family home was bustling with activity all afternoon.
The women then sat together to prepare food. Chicken, duck, fish, and meat were all readily available, as were seafood. Some made steamed cakes, others steamed buns, and still others made glutinous rice cakes.
Chen Shanzhang did not stay in the county for the Spring Festival this year. He returned to the Gu family in the afternoon and told Lin Chang'er that there might be guests after the New Year.
Lin Chang'er remembered what he had said before about letting his old friends from the North move south, and immediately realized, "There are still a few empty courtyards across the river. I wonder if your old friends are used to living there?"
Headmaster Chen waved his hand, "Why would I need a separate hospital? The staff quarters look fine to me. Are there any vacancies?"
Lin Chang'er nodded, thinking to herself that there must be a great scholar among these old friends. She naturally agreed. She also thought that it would be difficult to find someone to clean during the first month of the lunar year, so she immediately found a few aunties to clean all the empty rooms in the family building, just waiting for the guests to arrive so they could stay.
The women had been busy all afternoon, and by nightfall they could finally sit down for a proper family reunion. Unfortunately, a light rain began to fall as night fell, and a chill was in the air. Lin Chang'er then added a vest for the children.
Just as the whole family was about to raise their glasses in celebration, Ah Da rushed in, "Master, we have a distinguished guest..."