jdhmnovel Chapter 189 Ancestor Worship Ceremony
Chapter 189 Ancestor Worship Ceremony
Chen Xi encourages children to participate in labor as well. Although their contribution may be insignificant, it allows them to experience the hardships of labor and learn to cherish.
After a busy day, everyone looked exhausted and went back to their rooms to rest after dinner.
The next day, Chen Xi and Xie Tianyi brought Xiao Yang and Xiao Chen back to Xianghe Village again, ready to fulfill their promise to the village chief and clan leader.
After sending out the notice, they agreed to hold a dinner at the clan leader's home the next day. Two large round tables could barely accommodate all the villagers who came to attend.
Of course, there must be pots of mellow wine on the dining table.
The villagers were not aware of Xie Tianyi's alcohol tolerance, so they all filled their bowls, which surprised both Chen Xi and Xie Tianyi.
"Village Chief, I'll drink tea instead of wine."
Xie Tianyi's words made everyone no longer reluctant. After all, he was the protagonist of the party today and deserved respect.
"Tianyi will always remember the deep friendship of the villagers. Xianghe Village is where I grew up and it is my root. No matter when and where I am, I will never forget this land."
Xie Tianyi's words were sincere and firm. "If I achieve something in the future, and the village has any difficulties, the village chief and clan leader can come to me. But I hope that everyone can abide by the law. If someone breaks the law, I can't do anything about it."
The village chief, clan leader and every villager present nodded in agreement. They knew that no matter how the times changed, the importance of clan friendship and place of birth would never change.
The reason why Xie Tianyi agreed to today's dinner was actually very simple.
He was adopted by Old Man Xie and Mrs. Wang when he was young, and his life experience remains a mystery, but Xianghe Village is the cradle of his growth and the home of his soul.
In the future, whenever anyone in the village encounters difficulties, Xie Tianyi will do his best to lend a helping hand.
"After we enter the city, we ask the village chief and clan leader to take care of this old house."
Xie Tianyi's words were full of gratitude and trust, and also showed his deep attachment to this land.
After all, during every festive season, the homesickness will quietly seep into the heart like a drizzle, driving the wanderers on their journey home, returning to the old house that carries family memories to perform a solemn and warm ancestor worship ceremony.
The blue brick courtyard in his hometown is not only a pile of bricks and tiles, but also a witness to the years of struggle he and Chen Xi had together. Every inch of land is engraved with the interweaving of their hard work and sweet memories.
The village chief and the clan leader looked at the young couple with approval and expectation in their hearts. How could they not agree with their decision to protect the family foundation?
At the dinner table, the atmosphere was harmonious and everyone's conversation was filled with longing for future life. Within the time it took to eat, the decision to move was finalized.
The next morning, the sun shone through the sparse clouds onto the road leading to the county town. Chen Xi and Xie Tianyi brought their family's valuables and their two children, Xiao Yang and Xiao Chen, and officially embarked on the journey to move to the county town.
The pace of life in the county town is completely different from that in the countryside, so they chose to settle down on the picturesque Taohuawu Street, where people come and go, and it is prosperous yet peaceful.
In order to integrate into this new living environment, they understand that they need to be more decent and refined in their clothing, speech and behavior.
Chen Xi knew very well that children's self-esteem was like a young seedling and needed careful care. Therefore, the first task after settling down was to buy new clothes for Xiaoyang and Xiaochen. He hoped that they could stand confidently among their peers, not be laughed at, grow up without worries, and let the new home become the starting point of their happy childhood.
Xie Tianyi followed closely behind, and the family of four looked particularly warm on the busy street.
Xiaoyang and Xiaochen strolled through the modern streets of the county town for the first time, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement.
Xie Tianyi collected all those novel toys that are rarely seen in the countryside, such as rattles and bamboo dragonflies, and he almost couldn't hold them all.
The selection of clothes is naturally the common need of the whole family. Everyone has carefully selected several sets of suitable ready-made clothes. Xiaoyang and Xiaochen know that although their mother's craftsmanship is good, sewing clothes is time-consuming and laborious after all.
Although Xiaoyang's proposal was out of filial piety, it also revealed his concern about the family's financial situation.
After hearing this, Chen Xi felt mixed emotions. She gently comforted Xiao Yang, her words full of maternal strength and delicacy. She hoped that her children could grow up without worries and not have to bear the burden of life too early.
Xie Tianyi secretly made up his mind to create better conditions for this family, although he also felt helpless and self-blame in his heart.
As night fell, the layout of the new home was warm and orderly. Chen Xi chose the first room on the left as his resting place, while Xiaoyang and Xiaochen lived next door. Their beds were specially reinforced and equipped with guardrails to ensure their safety at night.
Xie Tianyi was arranged in the first room on the right, and this arrangement seemed to foreshadow some subtle changes.
The next morning, when Xiaoyang and Xiaochen found out that their parents did not sleep together, their faces were full of confusion and puzzlement.
Faced with the children's innocent questions, Chen Xi was speechless for a moment. How to explain to them the complex emotions of the adult world became a difficult problem.
Xie Tianyi cleverly made up an excuse about studying and resting. After hearing it, Xiao Chen smiled innocently. That innocence warmed people's hearts, but also made Xie Tianyi feel mixed emotions. The children's dependence on and love for Chen Xi made him feel relieved but also a little sad.
As the day when Xie Tianyi was leaving for college drew closer, he began to devote himself to reviewing, while Chen Xi accompanied the children in every corner of the county, leaving laughter and joy, as if he was also looking for his own simple happiness.
Every time Chen Xi goes out, he never forgets to bring Chen Jiajia with him, so that she can also find her own place in this happiness and enjoy the beauty of her childhood.
"Mom, candied haws! I want to eat candied haws!"
Xiaochen pointed excitedly at the kind old man at the corner of the street, his eyes gleaming with desire.
Chen Xi agreed with a smile, and at the same time did not forget to ask Chen Jiajia beside her whether she also wanted to taste that sweetness and share this simple happiness with every family member.
Chen Jiajia nodded quickly, her eyes sparkling with joy. She especially liked this aunt who was always smiling, gentle and considerate, because whenever her aunt chose gifts for her brothers, she would never forget to bring her a surprise. This feeling of being valued made her heart warm.
Chen Xi gently held Chen Jiajia's soft little hand with one hand, and with the other hand he calmly took out some silver from his sleeve and paid with graceful movements.
Xiaoyang and Xiaochen, the lively brothers, held hands, their little hands tightly grasping the folds of Chen Xi's clothes, as if that was the source of their sense of security, their young faces filled with anticipation and excitement.
Soon, four strings of crystal clear and attractively colored candied haws were in their hands. Chen Xi was never the kind of parent who would only let her children enjoy the food while she stood silently by. She also picked up a string and shared this sweet happiness with the children.