Xiao Nian is a 24-year-old rural girl who has lived in this remote mountain village with her younger brother Xiao Ming and her kind old father since the death of her parents. Although life was not rich, the family loved each other and helped each other through many difficult days.
Every New Year's Day, Xiao Nian is especially looking forward to being able to return to his parents' home to visit. It is a family custom that has been passed down from generation to generation and is one of the most anticipated festivals of the young year. This year's Xiao Nian, Xiao Nian deliberately selected a fat pig and prepared to send it to his mother's house, hoping to let his mother's family also taste the deliciousness of meat. She can't wait to see the joy of her mother's family, and she is also looking forward to spending a warm New Year at her mother's home.
On the eve of the New Year's Day, Xiao Nian woke up early and was busy preparing this special New Year's gift. She carefully washed the pork, marinated it with various spices, and put a red hat on the pig's head, hoping to surprise her mother's family. When everything was ready, she picked up the pork on her back and set off in high spirits.
On the way, Xiao Nian reminisced about the good times he spent at his mother's house as he walked. I remember when I was a child, every New Year's Day, my mother's family would kill a fat pig, and then the family would sit around the fire, eating fragrant pork, talking and laughing. The warmth and joy of that time are still vivid in my mind. Now that she has grown up and finally has the ability to prepare such a generous gift by herself, she really hopes to surprise her mother's family.
Finally arrived at his mother's door, Xiao Nian knocked on the door excitedly. Unexpectedly, it was her father and younger brother who came out to open the door. Seeing the half pig that Xiao Nian was carrying, their faces suddenly became gloomy.
"Why are you here again? What is this? Are you going to join in the fun here?" Father said angrily.
Xiao Nian explained with some confusion: "Dad, this is a New Year's gift for my mother's family, and I want everyone to eat a good meal together." "
"Is there anything we still lack in our family? Can't you take good care of your family at home, so you have to go to your mother's house and waste money?" The father's tone became more and more harsh.
"I just want to surprise my mother's family and let everyone have a happy New Year together. Xiao Nian said with some grievances.
"You're just too much! get me home and don't make a mess here!" The father snatched the pork from Xiao Nian's hand, turned around and entered the house.
Xiao Nian froze in place, at a loss. Her father's angry look made her sad, and she hurried after her. "Dad, I just want to surprise my mother's family, why are you angry?" Xiao Nian asked cautiously.
"Don't you understand? Our family is having a hard time, where is the extra money to waste? You are just too willful, thinking about your mother's family all day long, but forgetting your own family!" Father snapped.
"However, I just want everyone to have a happy New Year together. Although our family is not wealthy, I am very satisfied with you and my brother. Xiao Nian tried to explain.
"Satisfied, what more do you want? You're an ignorant child! Now hurry home for me, don't make a mess here!" My father's anger grew stronger and stronger.
Looking at his father's angry appearance, Xiao Nian's heart was mixed. She had never seen her father so angry, which made her feel very helpless and aggrieved. She understands that her father is thinking about the family, but she really just wants everyone to have a happy New Year. Her tears flowed involuntarily, and she didn't know what to do.
At this moment, his younger brother Xiao Ming, who had been silent, walked over, looked at Xiao Nian's red eyes, and suddenly reached out and gently patted her shoulder.
"Sister, don't be sad. Dad, he's just too worried about us, and you know that life isn't going well at home. Xiao Ming said comfortingly.
"But I just want everyone to have a good New Year. Xiao Nian said with a sob.
"I know, sis. We all know what you want, it's just that Dad is sometimes too strict. However, you see, I also think this gift is very good, and my mother will be very happy. Xiao Ming tried to comfort his sister.
Hearing his younger brother's words, Xiao Nian's mood improved slightly. She looked up at Xiao Ming, her eyes shining with hope.
"Then you can help me talk to my dad and ask him to forgive me for this impulse, okay?" Xiao Nian said earnestly.
"Okay, I'll talk to Dad. You go home first, don't stand here, you're going to catch a cold. Xiao Ming patted his sister on the back and motioned for her to go back first.
Xiao Nian nodded, turned around and left his mother's house. On the way, she thought about what had just happened as she walked. Her father's reaction hurt her, but her brother's comfort also warmed her. She knew that her father was thinking about the family, but she really just wanted everyone to have a happy New Year together.
Back at home, Xiao Nian walked into the house and saw his father sitting alone by the fire in a daze. She plucked up the courage to walk over and whispered, "Dad, I'm sorry, I was too impulsive just now." "
The father looked up at his daughter, a hint of apology flashing in his eyes. "I know you have good intentions, but our family is so poor that there is no extra money to waste. "
"Dad, I know you're looking out for us, but I really just want everyone to have a good New Year. You see, although we are not rich, I am already very satisfied to have you and my brother by our side. Xiao Nian said sincerely.
The father was silent for a moment, then sighed: "I know your intentions, but I'm too worried about you. It's not going to be easy for us at home, and I just want you guys to have a better life. "
"Dad, don't worry, as long as our family is together, we are already very happy. We work together and believe that one day we will live a better life. Xiao Nian held his father's hand, and his eyes flashed with determination.
Hearing his daughter's words, the father's eyes also filled with tears. He stretched out his hand to hug Xiao Nian and whispered, "I'm sorry, daughter, Dad was too impulsive just now." You're right, as long as we're together as a family, we're already happy. "
Xiao Nian hugged his father tightly and felt his father's warmth. She knows that even if life is difficult, as long as she has her father and brother by her side, she will always feel happy and satisfied.
At this moment, Xiao Ming pushed the door and walked in, and when he saw the father and daughter hugging each other tightly, he couldn't help but smile with relief.
"Dad, sister, I went to my mother's house just now. My mother said that she was glad that you could come, and she had specially prepared some delicious food, so let's hurry up and try it. Xiao Ming said excitedly.
Hearing the news, Xiao Nian and his father were very happy. The father patted Xiao Ming's shoulder and said, "Then let's go quickly, don't let my mother wait." "
The three of them happily walked out of the house, stepped on the white snow, and headed in the direction of their mother's house. Xiao Nian felt full of warmth and happiness in her heart, and she knew that this Xiao Nian Festival would definitely be the most memorable moment in her life.
When she arrived at her parents' house, Xiao Nian's mother saw her daughter return safely and immediately stepped forward to hug her. "Daughter, you're here! I thought you weren't coming. "
Xiao Nian hugged his mother tightly, and tears couldn't help but fall. "Mother, I'm sorry I worried you just now. "
"It doesn't matter, as long as you're safe. Come in and sit down, I've got a lot of good food for you. The mother said as she pulled her daughter into the house.
The family sat around the fire, eating hot pork, talking and laughing. Xiao Nian looked at his father, younger brother, and mother, and felt extremely happy and satisfied in his heart. She knows that as long as she has her family by her side, she will never feel alone and lonely.
"Daughter, you're really bothered this time, we can eat enough of such good pork!" The mother smiled and praised.
"Mother, this is all as it should be. I just want everyone to have a good year together. Xiao Nian said with a smile.
"You see, it is a filial daughter like you that makes our family so happy. His father patted Xiao Nian on the shoulder, his eyes full of love.
"Dad, you're right. The most important thing is that we love each other and help each other as a family. With you and my brother by my side, I couldn't be happier. Xiao Nian held his father's hand, his eyes full of gratitude.
Xiao Ming also joined the conversation: "Sister, I told my mother your mind just now, and my mother said that she is very grateful for your heart. She said that even if you didn't bring such good pork, as long as you came back safely, she would be very satisfied. "
Hearing his younger brother's words, Xiao Nian's eyes moistened again. She stretched out her hand and hugged her mother, and said gratefully, "Mother, you are so good." I will definitely come back to see you often in the future. "
"Good boy, you are the pride of our family. The mother gently patted her daughter's back and said gently.
The family gathered together for a hearty dinner and laughter. Xiao Nian looked at everything in front of him, and felt extremely happy and satisfied in his heart. She never imagined that one of her small wishes would make the whole family so happy.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Xiao Ming walked over to open the door, only to see a familiar figure standing outside the door.
"Big brother, it's you!" Xiao Ming said in surprise.
"Brother, long time no see!" A middle-aged man walked in and looked at Xiao Ming with a smile on his face.
"Big brother, why are you here all of a sudden? Come in and sit!" Xiao Ming hurriedly got out of the way and let the eldest brother walk in.
Xiao Nian and his father also stood up and looked at this long-lost relative.
"Xiao Nian, you are really getting more and more beautiful!" The eldest brother came over and reached out to hug Xiao Nian.
"Big brother, you really love us as always!" Xiao Nian said with a smile.
"Hey, in our family, we all have to help each other. The eldest brother turned his head and looked at his father and said.
The father stepped forward to hold the eldest brother's hand, and his eyes flashed with relief. "Okay, okay, it's great that you're back. Our family is finally back together. "
Everyone gathered together and talked about their lives in the past few years. Xiao Nian looked at everything in front of him and felt extremely warm in his heart. She never imagined that this little year would become her most memorable moment.
Just as everyone was chatting, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside. Xiao Ming walked to the door and took a look, and immediately said in surprise: "Sister, it's my mother's family who is here!"
Xiao Nian hurriedly walked to the door, only to see his mother and a few relatives hurrying here.
"Daughter, I heard that you are coming, let's all hurry up and come to see you!" The mother said as she walked.
"Mother, you're here too!" Xiao Nian greeted him happily.
The family gathers together and is very lively. Everyone chatted and laughed constantly. Xiao Nian looked at the scene in front of him and felt extremely happy and satisfied in his heart.
At this moment, Xiao Ming suddenly pulled Xiao Nian's sleeve and whispered, "Sister, I just saw a heavy snow outside." "
Xiao Nian followed his younger brother's gaze and saw that the heavy snow was falling one after another.
"It's snowing, then let's spend a warm little year together here!" Xiao Nian said excitedly.
Everyone walked to the door one after another, looking at the snowflakes flying in the sky, and they all showed happy expressions.
"Okay, let's spend a warm New Year together here!" Father patted Xiao Nian on the shoulder and said with a smile.
The family gathered together, ate a sumptuous dinner, sang cheerful songs, and spent a warm and unforgettable little Chinese New Year's Eve. Xiao Nian looked at everything in front of him and felt unprecedented happiness and satisfaction in his heart. She knows that as long as she has her family by her side, she will never feel alone and lonely. This young year is destined to be the best moment of her life.
It was late at night, and everyone gradually felt tired, and they went back to their rooms to rest. Xiao Nian lay on the bed, looking at the snowflakes that kept falling outside the window, and his heart was full of gratitude and warmth.
"It's great to be able to spend this little year with my family. The young man muttered to himself.
At this moment, the door was gently pushed open, and Xiao Ming came in and whispered, "Sister, you haven't slept yet?"
"Brother, what's wrong?" Xiao Nian turned his head and asked gently.
"Nothing, just wanted to come and see you. Xiao Ming walked into the room and sat down beside Xiao Nian.
"You're tired too, aren't you? Xiao Nian said with concern.
"Sister, I just want to talk to you. Xiao Ming paused and continued, "I was also very happy to see you so happy just now. "
"Yes, I'm so happy to be with my family. Xiao Nian smiled happily.
"Sister, do you know, I've always envied you. Xiao Ming said softly.
"What do you envy me?" Xiao Nian asked with some confusion.
"I envy you for being so filial and always thinking about your family's feelings. I'm also very headstrong at times and let my dad worry about it. Xiao Ming's tone was a little guilty.
"Brother, don't say that about yourself. I know you love our family too. Xiao Nian reached out and patted his younger brother on the shoulder.
"But I always made my dad angry. You went back to your parents' house today, and my father was also angry, and I really felt guilty. Xiao Ming lowered his head.
"Brother, don't be sad. Dad was just worried about us too much, and he was also for our good. I know you love our family too. Xiao Nian comforted his younger brother.
"Sister, I really envy you. You are always so kind and so considerate of your family. I hope that one day, I will be a good son like you. Xiao Ming raised his head, his eyes shining with hope.
"Brother, you are already a good son. I believe that as long as you continue to love this family, Dad will be very proud. Xiao Nian said with a smile.
"Sister, thank you. I will try to be a better person and make my dad and my family proud. Xiao Ming said gratefully.
The two siblings looked at each other and smiled, feeling each other's warmth. Xiao Nian stretched out his hand to hug his brother and whispered, "Brother, I will always support you." Let's work together to make this family happier and happier. "
"Okay, sister. Let's work together!" Xiao Ming hugged his sister hard, his heart full of determination.
At that moment, the door was pushed open again, and the figure of my father appeared in the doorway.
"Dad, why are you here?" Xiao Ming and Xiao Nian looked at their father at the same time.
"I heard you talking, so I came to see you. The father went into the room and sat down on the edge of the bed.
"Dad, I'm sorry for worrying you just now. Xiao Nian took the initiative to apologize.
"No, daughter, I was too impulsive. I know what you want, but I'm too worried about you. The father reached out and touched Xiao Nian's hair.
"Dad, I know you're doing it for our good. I will also take good care of this home and make you and your brother proud. Xiao Nian held his father's hand and said sincerely.
"Daughter, you are really the pride of our family. The father said movingly, "By the way, I just heard you say that you want to work together to make this family happier and happier." I want to be a part of it too. "
"Dad, that's great!" Xiao Ming said happily, "If we work together as a family, we will definitely be able to live a better life!"
The three of them looked at each other and smiled, feeling the warmth they had not felt for a long time. Xiao Nian felt extremely happy in her heart, and she knew that as long as she had her family by her side, she would never feel lonely and lonely.
Xiao Nian looked at everything in front of him and felt extremely satisfied. She knows that this young year is destined to be the best moment in her life. She will cherish this warm family and make this family happier and happier.
Just as everyone was gathering, there was a sudden burst of cheerful singing outside. Xiao Nian followed the sound and looked out, only to see a group of villagers singing cheerful Xiao Nian songs in front of the door, and some people were playing firecrackers.
"It seems that the whole village is celebrating the New Year!" Xiao Ming said excitedly.
"Then let's go out together and celebrate this wonderful festival together!" Father suggested.
Everyone walked out the door and joined in the celebration. Xiao Nian held his mother's hand and sang with everyone, feeling the warmth and joy.
This new year is destined to be the most memorable moment of the new year. She decided to go back to her parents' house every year in the future to reunite with her family and share the joy of family. The warmth of this family will always be engraved in her heart.