readytorunbook Chapter 186 Enter the fire and live in a new house!
Chapter 186 Enter the fire and live in a new house!
After Yao Qingnian sold the tofu recipe to Manager Wan, he prepared to return to the village. Tomorrow would be the day to move into the house.
When I walked to the door of the shop, I happened to meet Tang Huiyun who was coming over.
"Miss Tang, why are you here?" It's not even the day for the consultation yet.
"I have something to ask you."
Yao Qingnian took her back to the shop and sat down.
"Miss Yao, my father sent me a message that the medicinal herb Lingxuehu that you mentioned has appeared in the Ghost Market. It will be displayed and auctioned at the Ghost Market's Treasure Festival in ten days. I would like to trouble you to accompany me back."
Yao Qingnian had heard a little about the Ghost Market's Treasure Festival, which is held every three years. Treasure lovers from all over the country will gather in the Ghost Market, which will display all kinds of rare treasures for people to choose and buy. The most eye-catching part is the treasure auction, which usually involves rare and unique items or hard-to-get medicinal herbs. I've heard from people that at the last Treasure Festival, an extremely cold blood jade was exhibited and sold at a high price of 100,000 taels. It is said that there is a thousand-year-old cicada on the blood jade, which can absorb any poison in the human body. There is no poison that the cicada cannot detoxify.
"When is Miss Tang going to leave?" Yao Qingnian also wanted to take this opportunity to join in the fun and see if he could come across any treasures.
"If it's convenient for you, we can leave right away."
"No, my family has to go into the house tomorrow. I'll send you a message after I finish my housework."
"Okay, it will take three days to get to the capital city, so please leave with me three days in advance, Miss Yao."
After the two of them had agreed, Yao Qingnian took Yinuo back to the village.
The news of Yao Qingnian's house entering the new house spread all over the village. Everyone knew about the house, which was spacious and bright, and was one of the best in the surrounding area. Many people were jealous. When everyone was talking about Yao Qingnian's house with relish, they heard a shocking news, that is, Yao Qingnian was going to invite everyone in the village to a banquet for the house entering.
The day before moving into the new house, everyone saw all kinds of chickens, ducks, fish, pigs and sheep being sent to Yao Qingnian's new house!
The whole village was in an uproar. The whole village was invited to a banquet. Apart from the activities held in the village, this was the first of its kind in Taoxi Village. There were hundreds of people in the village. How much money would this cost? This girl was really generous.
The next day, the third day of the Lunar New Year, was an auspicious day for moving into the new house. Yao Qingnian and his family got up early, put on their new clothes, and prepared for the new house in high spirits.
Liu Shuyue brought a bucket covered with red paper and asked Yao Qingnian to put the bowls and chopsticks that had been used previously in it.
"Mom, we've moved into a new house, and everything is brand new, so why do you need to bring the old dishes and chopsticks here?"
"Girl, now that we have moved to a new house, we must not throw away the old dishes and chopsticks, so that good fortune can continue." Liu Jinhua said from the side.
"Also, you need to put in the things we packed yesterday, and make sure you carry them safely when you go in later." Yesterday, Liu Shuyue also asked her to pack some rice and flour that she would use, and put them in a bucket, asking Yao Qingnian to carry them in later.
When the family arrived at the new house, Uncle Yongshan and Lu Shuangshuang were already standing at the gate, holding things in their hands.
Lu Shuangshuang handed over the things in her hand, which were all auspicious items. Each of them held one thing in their hands. Yinuo held a book, Lu Mingchuan held copper coins, Liu Shuyue held cloth, and Yao Qingnian held the lucky bucket, which was the one that was just filled with bowls and chopsticks.
"Okay, okay, everything is ready, let's start! Remember to enter the door with your left foot first!" Uncle Yongshan reminded.
Uncle Yongshan lit a long string of firecrackers, and the "crackling" sound broke the tranquility of the village and filled it with a festive atmosphere.
"Come in!" Uncle Yongshan shouted.
The family members entered the house in order, carrying their belongings, with the elders in order. Lu Mingchuan entered first, followed by Liu Shuyue, Yao Qingnian, and Yinuo. When they entered the house with things in their hands, they first stepped over the burning brazier, symbolizing the removal of bad luck.
Uncle Yongshan then sang, "One cross over the fire basin brings good luck, two cross over the fire basin brings more fortune, three cross over the fire basin brings happiness, happiness and health are endless."
After they went in, the others followed them into the new house. After entering the house, they saw fresh pork, tea, fruits, snacks, etc., as well as wine, incense, paper and candles on the table under the pear tree in the yard.
Uncle Yongshan will light all the candles and incense and distribute them to their family, worship the gods, and pray for peace in their home and a smooth life.
After the worship, the family placed incense sticks in several corners of the yard.
The next step is to "enter the fire", and only after that can you officially move into the new house.
Entering the kitchen, Yao Qingnian lit the firewood in the stove, put water in the pot, and cooked some dumplings to symbolize reunion.
After entering the fire and performing all kinds of kneeling and bowing, the ceremony of entering the house was finally over, and Yao Qingnian breathed a sigh of relief.
Liu Jinhua covered her mouth and laughed secretly: "Girl, you are tired already. Your house is so nice, you have to take good care of it. If I lived in such a nice house, it wouldn't be a problem to visit for a few days."
"Aunt is right. We should pay attention to what should be paid attention to."
Nearing noon, people from the village came one after another to congratulate them, and Yao Qingnian's family hurried to greet them.
There were more than a dozen tables set up in the yard and in the workshop next door. Madam Le and several aunts from the village had already come to help prepare the dishes.
A rich aroma of wine and meat wafted through the yard. Everyone smelled the aroma and were looking forward to today's dishes.
The entry into the house was proceeding in an orderly manner.
As usual, Lu Xiangqian was responsible for registering the gift list, Lu Shuangshuang and others helped to receive the gifts, Yao Qingnian and Liu Shuyue were responsible for receiving the guests, and Lu Mingchuan and Lu Minghai helped to greet the guests and arrange their seats.
Yinuo was the most relaxed. He took his friends to play and visit the yard. His friends all looked at him with envy.
Yao Qingnian's parents and their entire family also came: "Girl, congratulations!"
Ever since Guo came last time and went back to praise Yao Qingnian's new house so much and how grand it was, Yao Dongdong wanted to come and take a look, so he brought his whole family here. On the one hand, he wanted to see if it was really as Guo said, and on the other hand, he heard that this girl was going to host a banquet for the whole village, so the banquet would definitely be grand. He couldn't miss such a good thing. Besides, he was her biological brother, and he came here to support her and give her face.
When he walked to the door of the house, he was still shocked even though he was mentally prepared. "Such a big house with blue bricks and tiles is so magnificent! Yao Qingnian is really rich. He built such a big house. No wonder he was so generous when he came back last time."
So his attitude towards Yao Qingnian changed immediately, and he said to Yao Qingnian politely with a smile: "Sister, you are awesome, building such a big house, it's really impressive, congratulations on your new home..."