C114 (2/2)
When Lisa heard her mother's words, she felt much better. With tears in her eyes, she said to her mother:
”Aunty, I won't mention the unhappy things of the past. I'm satisfied with how much you love me. Aunt, my second brother is too kind. No matter who he is to people, he is always kind, always so polite, always so refined. I am very happy for you to have such a good son. ”
Her mother was happy to see her, and so was she. She looked at Lixia's dignified and elegant face, which made her like it even more. At this moment, she couldn't help but think back to the unbearable experience she had when she was young. So she said to Lisa,
”Child, when I was your age, I was suffering. You have to eat nothing at home, wear nothing, and even send your big brother and second brother to school. ”When I think about it, I feel like dying in my heart.”
As she watched her mother grieve over the past, her heart ached as well. She used a handkerchief to wipe the tears that had leaked out of her eyes and softly said to her mother:
”Aunt, the past is over, please don't be sad.” How nice it is now! My second brother is filial to you, your three granddaughters are always around you. I really admire you, old man. ”
When her mother saw that she was so sensible, she loved her even more. She pulled her hand and carefully observed it as she talked to her.
”Yes, I am happy now. Such a good life, in the old society, he didn't even dare to think about it. But now, they had all become reality. Zi Peng, this child, is really sensible. In order to make me happy, he even borrowed money to buy a color TV set. ”
Lixia saw that her mother was laughing so hard that her eyes were filled with tears. She felt especially happy in her heart. So she said,
”Aunt, you're so lucky right now. You see, the people who brought you today for your birthday are packed in, and even I am happy for you. This is also my second brother's ability, if it were another person's house, how could the old people's birthdays be so grand? ”
When her mother heard this, she naturally felt happy in her heart. Mother thought to herself: Yes, I have lived for so long, but it is only after Zipeng became the secretary that so many people are willing to come to my birthday. Although he was old now, he was relieved to see how promising Zi Peng was. When her mother thought of this, she smiled and said to Lixia:
”Child, I feel especially happy today. With so many people here to celebrate my birthday, how can I not be happy? But the most important pleasure is still yours. Because you and I are poor people, I especially like you. You are here to accompany me, to talk to me. I felt especially happy and happy. At noon today, you must eat more and drink more. ”
He was touched by her mother's words. Holding her mother's hand, she excitedly said:
”Aunt, thank you for thinking so highly of me. Although I have never had a mother since I was young, ever since I met you, I have treated you as my mother. The warmth and love you gave me made me feel the value of motherly love. Auntie, I'll tell you about it today. It's already past 11 o'clock and dinner is about to start. I went to the kitchen to look around and help them. I'll come and accompany you after dinner. ”
Lisa was a diligent person. After saying that, she went to the kitchen. Her mother also went to the kitchen to send her off. With eyes that were reluctant to part, she sent her all the way to the kitchen …
This time, Ding Xiaofeng was also doing very well. Seeing that Lixia had come, she did not make any unusual movements, and even greeted her with a smile on her face. This made Lixia's heart very warm, as if there was a warm current flowing out from the bottom of her heart, spreading all over her body.
At about 11: 40, the meal was ready. There were a total of five tables, each filled with people. Today's dishes were very sumptuous, the 12 dishes filled the table to the brim. There are grilled chicken, crispy roast duck, red-braised elbow, stewed carp, salted prawns, stewed beef, chilli belly slice, stewed sausage, fried garlic, fried green peppers, powdered cucumber, meat skin green jelly. In addition, Zipeng also prepared white wine, beer, wine, champagne and soda.
After Zipeng filled everyone's cups with wine, he picked up a glass of beer (because Zipeng couldn't drink white wine) and stood in the middle of the room. He looked at everyone and then gave a deep bow. He said:
”: Today is my mother's 79th birthday, we welcome everyone here! I have prepared a common meal for everyone, which is disrespectful. I hope everyone has a good meal, a good drink, and a good time. Besides, the Spring Festival was coming up soon. Taking this opportunity, I wish you all a happy Spring Festival and all the best! ”Here, everyone raise your glasses. I toast everyone on behalf of my mother. Cheers!”
After Zi Peng finished speaking, he gulped down a glass of beer. The others all drained their cups as well …
It was close to one in the afternoon, and the banquet had already dispersed. The officials from Family and friends, Old Neighbor and the village all bade farewell and left. The family of three said their goodbyes and went back. Thus, Zi Peng's family sent them out of the main gate …