NFBE Chapter 165 Lunar New Year 3
Chapter 165 Lunar New Year 3
The employees' family members were all beaming with joy, their hearts filled with pride as relatives of Zhaoshi Group employees.
Therefore, when Zhaoshi Group issued a proposal for all employees to work overtime during the Spring Festival, the employees' families showed even more enthusiasm for supporting this decision than the employees themselves.
They all expressed their commitment to doing their best to provide logistical support so that their families could work overtime without any worries.
Finally, the long-awaited Lunar New Year's Eve has arrived.
This day was February 1, 1984, the eve of the Lunar New Year.
This year, Zhao Yuan's family decided to stay in Beijing to spend this important traditional festival—the Spring Festival.
Long before the Lunar New Year, the virtuous Lin Fangfang had already made all the arrangements. She took advantage of Zhong Weibin's return to Jinyang County for the year-end inspection to send her father, who was far away in his hometown, a New Year's gift of 500 yuan and a large pile of New Year's goods.
After all, Lin Fangfang had just given birth and her body had not fully recovered, so it was really not suitable for her to endure the fatigue of a long journey. As for Zhao Yuan, he was so busy with work that he couldn't even find time to go home for his year-end check-up.
It's worth mentioning that Lin Fangfang's three nephews are now working diligently at his Zhaoshi Group. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, they earn a stable monthly salary of 40 to 50 yuan, and also receive a substantial year-end bonus.
As a result, the living conditions of her maternal family improved significantly, and their lives became more and more prosperous.
Seeing these changes, the father's previous dissatisfaction and resentment towards Zhaoyuan and Lin Fangfang naturally disappeared.
On Lunar New Year's Eve, as is customary in previous years, Zhao Yuan's home was filled with a strong festive atmosphere.
Everyone should work together to put up the couplets;
Then came the deafening crackling of firecrackers, as if to blast away all the misfortunes of the past year; followed by colorful fireworks blooming into beautiful flowers in the sky, illuminating the entire night sky.
Finally, the whole family enjoys a relaxing hot "New Year's bath" to wash away their fatigue and welcome the new year with renewed energy.
According to the traditional customs of Beijing, every household must make dumplings on New Year's Eve.
However, this year is different for Zhao Yuan's family than in previous years.
Early in the morning, after a quick breakfast, Zhao Yuan hurriedly headed to Beijing Television Station.
Zhong Weibin had no choice but to rush to "Zhao's Kitchen" to personally arrange matters related to the hundreds of fast food meals served to Beijing TV today.
As a result, the heavy responsibility of preparing the New Year's Eve dinner fell entirely on Aunt Zhong and Lin Fangfang's shoulders.
Today, the sisters Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi got up early and enthusiastically began writing couplets and cutting paper-cuts for window decorations.
They wielded their calligraphy brushes with complete concentration, carefully writing down their hopes for a better New Year, stroke by stroke.
Then, she carefully manipulated the scissors, cutting the red paper into various exquisite patterns.
After the couplets were written, Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi happily took their mother's hands and together pasted the festive couplets and paper-cut window decorations on the doors and windows.
Before they knew it, it was noon. The family simply cooked some dumplings for lunch, just to get by.
After lunch and a short rest, Aunt Zhong and Lin Fangfang began preparing baths for the children for the New Year.
The warm bathwater, with its faint fragrance, was filled with the lively sounds of children playing and splashing around.
After Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi finished taking a bath, they quickly joined in taking care of their younger sister.
They made funny faces or told jokes, making young Zhao Nana giggle. The little one ran around the house excitedly, as if she had inexhaustible energy.
As night slowly falls and the city lights begin to illuminate the city, the entire capital is enveloped in dazzling lights.
The streets and alleys are decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, creating a festive atmosphere everywhere.
People gathered in small groups or pairs, their faces beaming with happiness as they welcomed the new year.
Before the New Year's Eve dinner, every household sets off firecrackers to let their neighbors know that their family is about to have their New Year's Eve dinner.
As night falls and the lights come on, every household is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
After a busy day, the sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner was finally served. Chicken, duck, fish, meat, and delicacies from land and sea were all present, emitting an enticing aroma that made mouths water. The whole family sat around the table, laughter and joy filling the air as they enjoyed this precious moment of reunion.
After a satisfying meal, everyone eagerly gathered in the warm living room and sat around the television.
That small television set seemed to possess a magical power, attracting everyone's attention.
The children jumped around excitedly on the sofa, while the adults smiled and looked on with anticipation.
This year is a bit special for Zhaoyuan's family. Due to various reasons, only Aunt Zhong and Lin Fangfang are at home with their four children.
Even so, they did not take the New Year's Eve dinner lightly.
The table was laden with delicious dishes, each one meticulously prepared.
After dinner, the family sat together happily, waiting for the Spring Festival Gala.
Aunt Zhong and Lin Fangfang continued making dumplings, waiting for Zhaoyuan and Zhong Weibin to come home from get off work to eat. Their skills were so good that dumplings of all shapes and sizes were born in their hands.
Most families gather together after the New Year's Eve dinner, snacking on melon seeds and chatting casually, creating a warm atmosphere throughout the room.
Meanwhile, the situation is different in some remote villages and towns.
Most households here don't have televisions, but news about this year's Lunar New Year's Eve gala had already spread to every corner through the village committee's loudspeaker several days ago.
Therefore, in the evenings, the villagers would naturally gather at the homes of those who owned televisions.
The spacious room was packed with men, women, and children, who greeted each other warmly, their faces beaming with joy. Despite the simple conditions, this did not dampen people's enthusiasm and curiosity for the New Year's Eve gala.
After all, in this era of limited entertainment, it's a rare treat to see such a grand gala. And the fact that many famous movie stars will be performing only adds to the anticipation.
At this moment, whether in cities or villages, whether poor or rich, families across the country are immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.
People forget the fatigue and troubles of the past year, and with hope for a better future, they welcome the arrival of the new year together.
All employees and their families at Zhaoshi Group are even more excited for this New Year's Eve gala.