Start as a Temple Spirit

Chapter 232 Unique Customs

"Indeed, I have someone in my heart." Yijiu's voice was full of determination, and his face showed that I could express my deep affection to him at any time.

As the saying goes, the more determined you are, the more I feel that you are covering up.

This is what the old patriarch, who knows Yijiu well, thinks.

Therefore, the old man seemed to be skeptical about the truthfulness of Yijiu's words about having a crush on someone, and therefore asked about the woman's situation in extra detail.

When Yijiu faced the old patriarch's questions, he answered them immediately, as if there was really a heroine he loved deeply.

Shang Liangshan was eating his claws on the side, listening to Yijiu talk about his deep love.

"It seems like that's the case." The old patriarch muttered, turned his head and looked at Shang Liangshan and said, "Liangshan, you should give him a look into people's hearts. This old man always feels that something is wrong."

Shang Liangshan heard this, coughed lightly, and cleverly changed the subject: "Old Patriarch, Uncle Jiu can be promoted to the fifth rank at any time. He is just waiting for the best time to break through to the sixth rank in one fell swoop."

He was unwilling to use his insight into his own people, so he changed the subject.

"So that's how it is, Xiaojiu, you hid it really well." The old patriarch's attention was indeed diverted.

Of course, it is also possible that he is willing to cooperate.

Yijiu looked at Shang Liangshan with gratitude, and then started chatting with the old patriarch.

As the sun sets, smoke rises from every household. Families gather around the dining table to enjoy a sumptuous dinner, and laughter fills the countryside.

However, behind such tranquility, there are always guards who are silently dedicated. They are the patrol guards on duty.

Inside the bamboo shed at the market, the long tables were filled with tempting dishes and the place was bustling with people.

Yibao raised his glass and said loudly: "Although tonight is New Year's Eve, we still need to be vigilant to prevent the rice from being wasted."

"So, you can drink, but don't get too drunk, lest you miss the shift change."

"If any brother is drunk and delays the rotation, and is thrown into the river by the brothers of Team One and Team Two, don't blame me for not reminding him."

His words immediately caused laughter.

"Okay, let's stop talking nonsense and drink this cup together."

"Go!" Everyone responded in unison, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

The guards' banquet was simple and clear. There was no need for complicated etiquette. All they needed to do was have fun while also staying sober.

Inside the temple, Shang Liangshan and others were also chatting and eating.

The difference is that their communication was more relaxed and they savored the food at ease.

"Time flies so fast, and another year is coming to an end in the blink of an eye." Yifeng couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes, we are one year older." The old patriarch agreed, and suddenly thought of something and asked, "How old is the old man this year?"

"I vaguely remember that you said you were sixty-eight last year," Yishui recalled.

"Bullshit, if the old man is sixty-nine, then the fool should be thirty-seven?" The old patriarch found it hard to accept that his fool had been single for thirty-seven years.

"If Hanzi was the same age as me, he would indeed be 37 years old," said Yang Chao.

"So what if I'm thirty-seven years old?" Hanzi responded vaguely, still concentrating on eating.

"Hehe, at the age of 37 it's time to think about marriage." Yitu laughed at Hanzi.

"Oh." Hanzi responded and continued to enjoy the food.

My wife can't compare to the delicious barbecue.

"Speaking of marriage, Lao Feng, how was your last blind date?" the old patriarch asked Yi Feng.

"I know very little about this." Yifeng shook his head.

“Others may not know, but you should be aware of the progress of the blind date between Zhongxiao and Liangquan,” the old patriarch asked.

"I know that. They are currently exchanging letters with Miss Xinyi, but whether they can be married depends on fate." Yifeng told the truth.

"It's really worrying. Well, let's not talk about these trivial matters during the New Year. Let's continue drinking. Hey, why is the bottle empty..."

Yihuo secretly drank the wine in the glass.

After eating and drinking, night fell.

The night sky slowly unfolds like a piece of black silk, dotted with stars. Although the wind is cold, it cannot dampen people's enthusiasm for climbing high and looking far.

The low temperature of seven or eight degrees did not frighten the villagers who had plenty of energy. Instead, they became more excited.

Fireworks have undoubtedly become the protagonist of tonight.

Yang Chao and Hanzi had already moved the fireworks to the top of the rock peak and were now busy making the final arrangements.

When the fuses were lit one by one and handed to the children, the tense and passionate moment arrived.

"Light it up!" Following Yang Chao's order, Hanzi and Fangkuai acted quickly, followed by the six selected children, who lit the fuse shortly after.

"Swoosh, whoosh, whoosh", the flames broke through the silent night sky.

"Bang bang bang", gorgeous fireworks bloomed in the sky, and their light illuminated the vast fields.

"Happy New Year!" The children's laughter and joy are like the warm sunshine in winter, warming people's hearts.

Happiness is often very simple. The adults' faces are filled with happy smiles. They look up at the brilliant fireworks in the sky and think to themselves, "It's really booming."

The guards within the wooden fence were also attracted by the beautiful scene and felt an indescribable peace.

Then they noticed that as the fireworks rose into the sky and made loud noises, the wild beasts in the mountains seemed to disappear.

This is not surprising. After all, fireworks and loud noises are enough to make any living creature retreat away.

Yibao also noticed this situation, so he sent his men to Yanfeng to ask for fireworks.

Therefore, fireworks could occasionally be seen rising into the sky from the fields on the other side of the river, but that is a story for later.

The current situation is that due to careful preparations, this year's fireworks show will definitely last longer than in previous years.

In the pavilion on the top of the rock, the old patriarch looked at the fireworks in the sky with joy and shouted to Yang Chao: "Xiao Chao, set them off slowly, don't be in a hurry. Set them off for a long time, and the next year will be even more prosperous and last forever."

Shang Liangshan and other educated people heard the end...

Yang Chao, who was directing the children to set off fireworks, nodded after hearing this and signaled Hanzi and Fangkuai to control the rhythm.

In the pavilion on the north side, several ladies gathered together, admiring the fireworks and chatting leisurely.

"Mumei, why don't you wait until tomorrow? Tomorrow is the real New Year." Lin Weiwei asked Wangmu curiously.

Wang Mu sorted out his words and explained, "This is a unique custom in the Shiwandashan Mountains: a ceremony to welcome the New Year. It represents a new beginning and the hope that the coming year will be prosperous."

"In the past, there were no fireworks in the village. We could only burn bamboo, which made a 'crackling' sound, like firecrackers with flying sparks."

"Every sound of firecrackers is an expectation for the new year, and the prosperity foreshadows continuous good luck."

"This custom is still the main way of celebration in rural villages and mountain villages, because not everyone knows how to make fireworks."