For Tang Bingyao, Chinese New Year's Eve was no different than any other day.
She woke up early in the morning, washed up, and made herself a pot of porridge. After eating breakfast with her grandmother, she began to clean up the house.
According to the elderly's habits, they would say goodbye to the old and welcome the new during Chinese New Year. Naturally, the house had to be cleaned to welcome the new year with a new look. It was also a good omen. Tang Tang's grandmother was old and in poor health. Since two years ago, this task fell onto Tang Bingyao's shoulders.
Although they lived in a small old house, it still took a lot of effort to clean it.
Tang Bingyao started working in the morning and only finished cleaning two-thirds of the house by noon. At noon, she went into the kitchen to make lunch for herself and her grandmother. Then, she made some Chinese medicine for her grandmother and took care of her before she went back to her room to rest. After that, Tang Bingyao continued to clean the house.
It wasn't until around two or three in the afternoon that the house was finally cleaned.
At this time, the old lady was taking a nap, and Tang Tang didn't have time to rest. She took her purse and a knitted bag and rushed out the door.
After all, it was Chinese New Year's Eve, so they had to make a big dinner. The fridge at home was empty, so they had to go to the supermarket to buy.
Although it was called shopping, it wasn't that much.
There was only her grandmother and Tang Tang at home, so they couldn't spend too much money.
Tang Bingyao took the knitted bag from home and walked around the supermarket for a long time. She carefully thought about the dishes that her grandmother liked but didn't want to buy. Finally, she chose a few vegetables. When she passed by the meat freezer, she hesitated for a moment before pursing her lips and walking away.
Her grandmother was a vegetarian, so she was the only one who ate meat.
It was too expensive.
She didn't have to waste money like this.
While thinking about this, Tang Bingyao paid the bill at the counter and put the ingredients into the knitted bag she brought.
This was also to save money. If she bought a sturdier plastic bag, it would cost 50 cents more.
In the eyes of ordinary people, this was obviously a small amount of money, but she was used to saving money.
Even though she earned a lot of money from the Internet Cow Internet Cafe, Tang Bingyao didn't abandon her frugal habits.
After all … he had suffered like this since he was young.
Even now, Tang Bingyao would never forget the bad memories brought about by poverty when she was young.
They could not be wasted.
I have to save money.
This was the simplest and most persistent life creed of the simple-minded TangTang.
If he saved the money, he could use it to treat his grandmother's illness.
And just like what her grandmother would sometimes tease her about, she would also have her own dowry in the future.
Well …
Even if she didn't have parents like others, she could still save up a dowry for herself.
TangTang's face blushed as she walked home with the shopping bags.
…
Back home, Tang Bingyao's grandma was still asleep in the room. It was still early, so there was no need to rush to prepare dinner. So, Tang Bingyao finally had some time to rest.
Normally, at this time, she would be in the Internet Cow Internet Cafe playing with her teammates, or interacting with the customers in the Internet Cafe in a fanbase competition.
But today was Chinese New Year's Eve, so everyone was at home with their families.
In her bedroom, Tang Bingyao sat in front of her desk with her hands on the table. She looked at the warm sunlight shining through the window and was lost in thought.
School break.
The first half of the winter break was very fulfilling and happy.
First, she won the National University League, which was a perfect ending.
Then, she participated in the "Battle Cup" round robin challenge at the Internet Cow Internet Cafe. After that, she interacted with the fans in the Internet Cafe every day. Every day was very fulfilling and interesting.
More importantly, due to the various competitions and activities, she was able to gather with the rest of the team almost every day.
They joked and joked, chatting and laughing.
It was very happy.
And, and …
She could see Lin Feng every day.
The girl's character was too simple. Even if it was just a private moment where no one else was around, it was enough to make TangTang blush uncontrollably. She quickly reached out to touch her cheeks and felt as if she had a fever.
Tang Bingyao shook her head and threw those embarrassing thoughts to the back of her mind.
Oh right, Lin Feng is also spending Chinese New Year's in Shanghai, right?
Tang Bingyao suddenly remembered Lin Feng's invitation two days ago to celebrate Chinese New Year's Eve with her. Her face darkened.
She wanted to celebrate the New Year with Lin Feng, Su Xue and An Xin. She had never experienced such a festive atmosphere before. She wanted to celebrate the New Year with Lin Feng, Su Xue and An Xin.
She yearned for it.
But she also had to accompany her grandmother. She couldn't let her grandmother be alone at home.
… …
At five or six o 'clock in the evening, Tang Tang perked up and started to busy herself in the kitchen.
She had been raised by her grandmother since she was a child. After her grandmother's health began to deteriorate, Tang Bingyao gradually became responsible for managing the household. As a result, she became very skilled at cooking.
After more than an hour, four to five steaming hot dishes were served on the small dining table.
Before New Year's Eve dinner, Tang Bingyao was brought to the altar in the living room by her grandmother. She earnestly lit a stick of incense for her parents, closed her eyes, and put her palms together in prayer. She prayed that her parents would bless her with a safe and smooth year in the other world.
Then, she returned to the dining table for dinner.
This year's New Year's Eve, it was still just An Xin and her grandmother together.
The two of them sat across from each other as they ate. It seemed a little lonely.
Tang Bingyao seemed a little absent-minded during dinner. Her grandmother, who was sitting across from her, noticed it and asked with concern.
"Tang Bingyao, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well?"
Tang Bingyao snapped out of her daze. She shook her head in a panic.
"No, no."
The old woman sighed.
"It's all grandma's fault. My body is too weak. You've been busy all day. It's been hard on you …"
Tang Bingyao raised her head and hurriedly explained.
"No, it's not like that."
"Grandma, don't talk nonsense. I'm not tired at all."
Grandma looked at her granddaughter kindly and pitifully. "I know you're sensible and filial. Sigh … your parents passed away early, leaving you to spend the New Year with an old lady like me every day. It doesn't feel like the New Year at all."
The old woman couldn't help but sigh.
Tang Bingyao bit her lip. She felt a little sad and complicated, not knowing how to answer.
The Chinese New Year's Eve dinner lasted for about half an hour. When it was almost over, Tang Bingyao was ready to clean up the dishes. Just then, her phone rang.
Tang Bingyao picked up her phone and looked at it. Her heart skipped a beat.
It was a call from Lin Feng.
Lin Feng's loud voice could be heard on the other end of the line.
"Hey, Tang Tang!"
Tang Bingyao replied in a low voice.
"Yeah, I'm here."
"Sis Xue, Steamed Bun, and I are going to have dinner soon! Didn't I call you two days ago? Why aren't you here yet? We're all waiting for you! "
Tang Bingyao subconsciously tightened her grip on her phone. After a long time, she continued to answer in a low voice.
"I … I'm eating dinner with grandma …"
"Oh, I see. Are you still coming tonight?" Lin Feng asked.
Tang Bingyao bit her lip. She looked hesitant. "I … You guys eat first. Don't wait for me."
Lin Feng: "Huh? What's that supposed to mean? "
But at this time, Tang Bingyao quickly hung up the phone.
After hanging up, Tang Bingyao sat in her chair with her head lowered.
The dinner table fell silent.
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