Traveling between the 70s and the modern world

Chapter 226 New Year Gift

Liu Huizhen was silent for a while, then said to Lin Qingxuan:

"Qingxuan, after you finish lunch, go to your sister-in-law's house and ask your brother and his family to come back tomorrow to celebrate the New Year."

Lin Jianshe was muttering in dissatisfaction over there.

"You didn't come back during Chinese New Year, but you still went to call me. How can you be so rude? It's not right to spend Chinese New Year at your mother-in-law's house."

Lin Qingyan listened to their conversation without saying anything. She knew that her parents had not completely given up on her brother. She did not blame them. It was beyond her expectation that they would split up the family business and send her brother and sister-in-law away.

Lin Qingyan looked at the sudden change in the atmosphere, thought for a moment, then bent down and dragged the package, attracting the attention of several people.

At this time, Liu Huizhen remembered the big bag and looked at Lin Qingyan and asked,

"Qingyan, what is this?"

"Mom, these are all good stuff. I asked my friend to get them for me yesterday, and I just went to get them back."

Lin Qingyan opened the package with a smile. It was called a package, but in fact it was just wrapped with a blanket tied at a few corners.

The whole family stared at her hands and looked at the opened package, which contained a bunch of colorful things.

Lin Qingyan picked up one or two military coats, both of which were fur-lined. There was also a woolen coat, which was slightly different from the one she gave to Liu Huizhen last time, but the style was also very suitable for this era.

"Mom, this coat is for you. And this flowered jacket is also for you."

Lin Qingyan took out the coat and handed it to Liu Huizhen, pointing at the jacket inside.

"Why did you get another coat? It looks very expensive. I'm an old lady who doesn't work, why would I need to wear it?"

Liu Huizhen looked at the coat in her hand and felt that it felt very good. She was reluctant to wear the coat last time, so Li Hongling gave it to her mother, which was also the reason why she got sick last time.

"Mom, you are only in your forties, how come you are an old lady? This coat seems to be tailor-made for you."

Lin Qingyan took off her coat and put it on Liu Huizhen.

He turned around and asked Lin Jianshe and Lin Qingxuan, "Dad, Qingxuan, what do you think of Mom wearing this coat?"

"You look very beautiful, as beautiful as when you were young." Lin Jianshe looked at his wife tenderly.

Lin Qingxuan also looked at his mother excitedly.

"Mom, you look so beautiful in this dress. You look so gentle."

Liu Huizhen was a little embarrassed to be praised by her husband and children, but when she heard Lin Qingxuan's words, she glared at him.

"Stinky boy, when did your mother stop being gentle?"

"Mom, mom, you have always been gentle, very gentle. Aunt Zhang next door says you are the most gentle."

Lin Qingxuan glared at his mother and praised her subconsciously.

Seeing that Liu Huizhen's face changed after hearing what Aunt Zhang next door said, Lin Qingyan quickly took out a scarf, hat and gloves from the package.

"Mom, mom, there is also this scarf, hat and gloves. This set is yours."

Lin Qingyan stuffed the things into her hands, and handed another set to Lin Jianshe.

"Dad, this set is yours."

Lin Jianshe looked at what his daughter handed to him, and looked at her with surprise:

"I have it too?"

"Dad, look at the way you ask, how come your name is not included?" Lin Qingyan said deliberately with dissatisfaction.

Lin Jianshe suddenly felt a little confused and explained:

"My dear, that's not what I meant. I'm a grown man, so why do I need these scarves? They are for young girls or boys."

Liu Huizhen was originally very satisfied with her scarf and hat, but she became dissatisfied after hearing this:

"Lin Jianshe, explain to me clearly, what do you mean by young girls and young men can use it, but I can't use it?"

"Wife, wife, you can definitely use it. I was wrong. I should be beaten!"

Lin Qingyan ignored the emotional exchange between the two adults and gave one set to Lin Qingxuan.

"Qingxuan, this is yours!"

"Sister, help me put it on." Lin Qingxuan handed the thing to Lin Qingyan again.

Lin Qingyan smiled and put it on her brother, looked at him carefully, and sighed:

"Qingxuan, you've grown up!"

The 16-year-old boy was taller than her, thin and tall, and wore a scarf and hat that covered his face, so it was impossible to tell whether he was an adult or a child.

Liu Huizhen also turned around and saw her youngest son, smiling widely.

"Qingxuan, when you graduate from high school, you can find a wife."

"Mom, I'm still young!" Lin Qingxuan's ears turned red, and he said loudly to his mother.

Lin Qingyan quickly took out the things in the package again, interrupting her mother's nonsensical thoughts.

Each person received two sets of sweaters and woolen trousers. These were hand-knitted products that Lin Qingyan bought after searching for a long time at the wholesale market under the guidance of others, because no one wears woolen trousers anymore in modern times.

Woolen pants. Modern people just wear fleece pants, which are comfortable and warm. This kind of woolen pants has been eliminated for a long time.

However, these woolen trousers and sweaters, which had been out of use for a long time, were welcomed by everyone in the old Lin family, including Lin Qingyan, who was born and raised there and spent most of her time in the 70s. Except for the modern times, her clothes were very much in line with the standards of the 70s.

"Qingyan, this sweater feels much better than the one from the supply and marketing cooperative. Did you get this wool from your friend?" Liu Huizhen looked at her with suspicion.

"Yes, mom, don't worry, the channel he uses is not illegal, it's very safe, you can use the stuff without worry."

Lin Qingyan knew her mother's worries.

Liu Huizhen looked at her, hesitant to speak, and finally said nothing.

Several people continued to look through the package and found several pairs of cotton shoes and socks. The whole family happily tried on the new clothes and shoes.

They were all very happy. This year, the whole family was new from head to toe.

After lunch, Lin Qingxuan was ordered to go to Li Hongling's house to call Lin Sheng and others to come back for the New Year, while Lin Qingyan followed Liu Huizhen and worked in the kitchen, preparing the dishes for the New Year tomorrow.

The meat needs to be stewed, the buns have been wrapped, the fried dumplings must be prepared tonight, and snacks must also be prepared for people who come to pay New Year's greetings on New Year's Day.

Even Lin Jianshe came to help.

Suddenly, the house was filled with the aroma of meat. The aroma spread far away. Aunt Zhang from next door took a stool and placed it in her yard. She stood on the stool, holding onto the wall with both hands.

He shouted inside, "Qingyan girl, what delicious food did you make at home? It smells so good?"

Lin Qingyan was squatting in the yard washing the soaked mountain products. She looked towards the wall following the sound and the corner of her mouth twitched.

Before he could say anything, he saw his mother, Comrade Liu Huizhen, coming out of the kitchen, holding her waist and saying to Aunt Zhang who was lying on the wall:

"Oh, who is that? He is not busy at home during the New Year's holiday, but is climbing up the wall. Aunt, you are old, you can't lie on the wall like this. What if you fall down? What will happen to his uncle and Zhuzi during the New Year's holiday?"

"Bah, Liu Huizhen, what are you talking about?" Aunt Zhang was fed up with it and forgot about asking about Lin Qingyan. She started arguing with Liu Huizhen.