The Space-Time Boss: 1970s Revolution

Chapter 184: New Year's Greetings

This year, the Fu family had more members than usual, so they bought more things than in previous years.

At the end of each year, many places hold markets. Although trading here isn't entirely legal, no one bothers to report it.

Thus, the market remained lively.

Fu Xiao and Li Xiufen had visited the market once. There were all sorts of goods for sale, and many hunters would bring their game to the market, sometimes trading it for grain.

This year, with a few older brothers around, they bought a lot of firecrackers.

Fu Sui also shared stories about the big events he had used firecrackers for in the military.

When he recounted blowing up a troublesome neighbor's latrine with firecrackers, Fu Xiao was surprised to learn that such pranks existed even in that era.

In her previous life, she had used similar tricks to get back at bullies in the orphanage.

The village was bustling with activity on the eve of the New Year.

Several workers from the county city had returned home for the holiday.

Fu Yu and Fu Weilun finally came home on New Year's Eve.

As the New Year approached, the supply and marketing cooperatives and department stores were crowded every day. Thankfully, the Fu family had many members.

They had bought their New Year's goods early, so they were well-prepared.

On the 23rd, the Fu family did a major cleaning.

The whole family pitched in, scrubbing every nook and cranny until everything was spotless.

On the 24th, those with better conditions began to stew meat and fry tofu, among other things.

Those with fewer resources didn't have meat dishes, but they still managed to prepare some fried foods.

The kitchen in the Fu household was filled with enticing aromas all day.

In addition to stewing meat, Li Xiufen had also made a lot of fried dough twists and leaf pastries this year.

After all, with so many children, everyone enjoyed these treats.

On the 27th, they slaughtered two hens.

On the 28th, they began making dough for steamed buns, mixing in a lot of cornmeal to make two-grain steamed buns.

They also prepared a large pot of radish and tofu-filled buns.

The cold weather helped preserve the food, so they steamed three full pots of the two-grain buns, which would last well into the New Year.

On New Year's Eve.

The sounds of firecrackers crackled everywhere. The Fu family spent the entire day in a joyful and lively atmosphere.

They had dinner early. After eating dumplings, they lit a fire in the yard, and the whole family gathered around to chat by the fire.

Grandpa Fu watched the younger generations playing and laughing nearby, his face full of kindly smiles.

Fu Weilun and Fu Weibao, sitting beside him, said with smiles, "Dad, Happy New Year!"

Grandpa Fu's eyes crinkled into a smile as he turned his gaze to Fu Weilun and asked, "San'er, you'll be going to work in the city after the New Year, right?"

Fu Weilun's face, always clear and serene, broke into a gentle smile. "Dad, the handover will take some time. I'll probably only be able to go to the city around May next year."