ebookland Chapter 326 Spring
Chapter 326 Spring
On the twenty-eighth day of the lunar year, night falls early.
After dinner, Jian Yue and Jiang Zeyuan decided to take them to the night market to experience the festive atmosphere.
After the family of four got dressed, they went out happily.
By the Spring Festival of 1980, everything had become very different.
The streets are decorated with lights and red lanterns hung high, swaying gently in the breeze.
The streets are crowded with people.
The children, wearing new clothes and holding various gadgets in their hands, were happily running through the crowd.
The adults walked around the stalls in groups of three or five, chatting and laughing, picking out their favorite New Year goods.
The night market is bustling with activity, with stalls of all kinds filled with a dazzling array of goods.
There are stalls selling traditional handicrafts, including exquisite paper-cuts, lifelike dough figurines, colorful kites, etc., which are dazzling to the eyes.
Xiaoyi and Yaoyao were attracted by these exquisite handicrafts.
His eyes were wide open and he kept exclaiming "Wow".
There are also stalls selling special snacks, and the aroma is bursting in the air.
The steaming dumplings, the fragrant roasted sweet potatoes, the crispy and delicious fried cakes, etc. make people salivate.
"Wow, so many delicious foods!" Brother Xiaoyi couldn't help but exclaim.
Yaoyao also held Jian Yue's hand tightly, and her little nose kept sniffing like a cute little detector.
"Mom, I smell something delicious!"
Jiang Zeyuan looked at the children's cute and expectant faces and said, "My dears, shall we buy some snacks to try?"
"Great!" the two children cheered in unison.
Jian Yue bought them some snacks, letting them taste these delicacies and feel the unique flavor of the Spring Festival.
The children ate with gusto. Even though their faces were covered with food residues, they were still smiling happily.
Then, the family stopped in front of a barbecue stall.
The stall owner greeted them warmly, "Come and see what you want to eat. Our grilled lamb skewers are delicious, and we also have grilled chicken wings and grilled leeks..."
Jian Yue couldn't help but want to try it, "Give us some kebabs and chicken wings, the kids are greedy."
The stall owner skillfully picked up a string of ingredients and grilled them on the charcoal fire, which was burning brightly.
After a while, the sound of oil sizzling was heard, and the fragrance gently pulled people's olfactory nerves and came to their noses.
While waiting for the barbecue, Jian Yue looked at the lively scene around her, filled with joy.
"The atmosphere on this street is really good. Although it's cold, it feels lively and warm."
Jiang Zeyuan nodded. "Yes, I'm usually busy. It's a rare opportunity to walk around the streets with you and eat some snacks. It feels very comfortable."
The grilled lamb skewers and chicken wings were served, with oil oozing out of the golden surface and emitting an enticing aroma.
The children couldn't wait to pick it up and eat it.
"Wow, it's so hot, but so delicious!" Brother Xiaoyi blew air while taking a bite of the lamb skewer, with a satisfied expression on his face.
Yaoyao also ate with gusto, with oil stains on the corners of her mouth.
Jian Yue helped them wipe it clean with a smile, her eyes full of doting.
The family continued strolling along the street while eating snacks.
There are also people selling candied haws and roasted chestnuts on the roadside. The variety of snacks is dazzling.
They bought some more candied haws, the red ones looked particularly tempting under the light.
In addition to food and entertainment, there are also some stalls selling Spring Festival decorations.
Festive Spring Festival couplets, the big Chinese character "Fu", the bright red Chinese knots, etc., make the festive atmosphere even more intense.
Jiang Zeyuan selected a pair of Spring Festival couplets and a few "Fu" characters, preparing to go home and paste them on the door to add a festive atmosphere to his home.
In a corner of the night market, there are some folk artists performing.
There were acrobatic performers, whose wonderful performances won rounds of applause and cheers from the audience; there were opera singers, whose melodious singing echoed in the night sky, making people feel the charm of traditional culture.
Brother Xiaoyi and Yaoyao squeezed in the crowd, watching with great interest and clapping along with everyone from time to time.
They shuttled through the crowd, Xiaoyi and Yaoyao looked at this stall for a while, then ran to that stall and looked around curiously.
Jian Yue and Jiang Zeyuan followed closely behind them.
On the night of New Year’s Eve, snowflakes fluttered down, covering the entire city with a layer of white.
The Jiang family's house was brightly lit and bustling with activity, as the family was enjoying a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner.
The table was filled with delicious food, the aroma was everywhere, and everyone was laughing and talking, spending this reunion moment together.
While Jian Yue was chatting with her family, she was thinking about Jiang Zeyuan who was on night shift at the Public Security Bureau.
After the New Year’s Eve dinner, he said hello to Jiang’s parents and decided to go to the Public Security Bureau to accompany Jiang Zeyuan.
Put on a thick down jacket, scarf, gloves and hat, and get ready to go out.
Xiaoyi and Yaoyao ran over and pulled her clothes, "Mom, we want to go with you too."
Jian Yue squatted down and looked at the children gently. "My dears, it's snowing heavily outside and the road is not easy to walk on. You stay at home with your grandparents. Mom will go to accompany Dad for a while and come back, okay?"
Although the children were somewhat reluctant, they still nodded sensibly.
Jian Yue walked out of the house alone. The snow outside had piled up very deep, and it made a "crunching" sound when she stepped on it.
The wind was blowing, mixed with snowflakes, hitting my face and causing pain.
Under the street lights, visibility is very low, and the once familiar road becomes somewhat unfamiliar under the cover of snow.
Snowflakes kept falling on her body, and soon her shoulders were covered with white.
Thinking of Jiang Zeyuan, his steps did not stop at all.
There were almost no pedestrians along the way, and occasionally a vehicle passed by slowly, splashing a cloud of snow and mist.
After a difficult journey, we finally arrived at the Public Security Bureau.
Jian Yue walked into the Public Security Bureau, and the familiar police officers greeted her warmly when they saw her.
"Sister-in-law, you are here!"
"Happy New Year, sister-in-law!"
Jian Yue responded to everyone with a smile and put two of the lunch boxes she brought outside. "These are dumplings and cold beef. You still have to work during the New Year. Thank you for your hard work."
The police officers were somewhat flattered and quickly thanked them: "Sister-in-law, you are so polite. Thank you so much for taking the trouble to come here in such a cold weather!"
Jiang Zeyuan heard the noise and came out. He saw that Jian Yue’s nose was red and her hair and shoulders were covered with snowflakes. He felt very distressed.
He quickly walked forward, took the things in Jian Yue's hand, and held her hand, "Why are you here? You look cold, come with me to the office and warm up."
The two walked into the office, and Jiang Zeyuan first poured Jian Yue a cup of hot water to warm her up.
Jian Yue took a sip of hot water, and the coldness in her body gradually dissipated. She looked at Jiang Zeyuan with tenderness in her eyes.
"I've finished my New Year's Eve dinner at home and want to spend the New Year's Eve with you."