Song Sanniang's Journey to Wealth

Chapter 155 Asking the Elders for Advice

The next day, the family woke up to the crowing of the rooster. After washing up in the yard, Song Ersao went into the kitchen to cook breakfast.

During the two days that Song Lao Er was at home, he bought some food ingredients and his wife made a simple breakfast. Then everyone started to get busy.

Song Lao Er borrowed a cart, and everyone hurriedly put the things they bought yesterday on the cart.

Then the family went to their new home, removed the threshold, and pushed the cart into the house from the ramp on the side.

Then everyone took down their things together. After the furniture was placed in the new house, this was the first time Song Sanniang and her friends came.

The four women were so happy that they ran around in the yard. Song Laoer and the others were responsible for putting the things in order, which took half a day.

I still need to buy the last three items in the kitchen, including pots, pans, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, buckets, wooden basins, bathtubs, etc. I will continue to buy them today.

Arriving at the residence, the furniture was ready. Song Sanniang arranged the ornaments and green plants she had bought according to her own taste.

Each person's room has only simple furniture such as beds, wardrobes, tables and chairs, and nothing else, so you also need to buy beds, quilts, mosquito nets, etc.

Song Sanniang did not hesitate and made a list of all the things she needed, preparing to go to the county to buy them later. Song Laoer and his wife also replenished the things they needed.

Then the family went to Liu's grandparents' house. They didn't know what the ceremony was for moving into a new house, so they needed to consult the old people. They also had to ask about the various arrangements for the banquet before they could start preparing.

Seeing Song Lao Er and his family coming, Grandfather Liu and his wife were particularly happy. The little cousin was also happy and took Si Niang and her husband to play aside.

Song Laoer simply let them stay here and play, and would come back to pick them up after everyone was done with their work, allowing the two of them to have dinner at their grandparents' house as well.

When they heard that it was about moving into a new house, the old couple told them everything they knew, and then discussed the preparations for the banquet.

"You must invite the village chief, clan leader, your fourth uncle's family, and the villagers who built the house.

You can invite whoever you want to the rest, but as for the village head, he definitely won’t come if you invite him, as he is a proud person, but you still have to make a trip.”

Song Lao Er nodded, and then said, "I will definitely invite my mother and her family, as well as your family, Big Brother Niu and the Third Brother's family.

Dazhuang's family, as well as Dong Ge'er and his three siblings, had a few villagers help with the furniture move, so they were invited to come as well.

That’s all I can think of for now, have I missed anyone?”

Grandma Chen smiled and said, "Please invite the elderly people in the village who are close to you to come. You don't need that little money now.

Let them come and have some fun, and have some fun. They can do things, and if you invite them, your housewarming will be a good one."

Song Lao Er nodded, "Then tell me who you want to invite, so I can write the invitation."

So Grandma Chen said, "You have to invite Matchmaker Tao. Sanniang is old enough now, so you can start looking for someone first." After saying that, she paused and looked at the faces of the three people.

Song Lao Er's face looked bad, but Song Er's wife didn't show any change. However, Song San Niang had a weird look on her face.

She smiled and continued, "You have to invite Song Li's mother. She is always present at weddings and funerals in the village. She is the best at handling things.

Song Datou's mother and Song Li's mother are close, so you have to invite them. These two old ladies are very capable.

If you want to hold a banquet, you need to hire a chef. Song Zhengan is a good chef. You can invite him. So you can also invite his family.

As for the rest, just ask your wife to invite a few people who are close to her."

Song Lao Er nodded and replied, "I've noted it all down." So the three of them did not linger any longer, as they still had a lot of things to do.

Song Laoer and his two companions went to Song Li's house first. Song Li was not at home, and Song Li's wife came out to answer the door.

Seeing that it was Song Laoer's family, she hurriedly invited them in. When she heard that they were looking for her mother-in-law, she hurried into the room and called out Song Li's mother.

"It's you, Song Bai. What do you want from me?" Song Li Niang, who is quite old, still has a lot of energy. She asked in a loud voice.

"I'm moving to a new home soon, so I want to ask you for help. We young people don't know anything, so I want to ask you, what should we do?"

Song Liniang grinned and said, "You have found the right person." After asking Song Laoer about the date set by the Feng Shui master, she said with a sigh of relief.

"Luckily you found me in time, otherwise your ancestors would have scolded you. I'm telling you one thing, remember it, kneel before the wall when you move out of your old house, and clean the room when you move into your new house.

Before you move to a new home, you should kneel down in front of the ancestral tablets in your old home three days in advance, tell your ancestors the good news of the move, inform them of the specific moving time and the new home address, and then pray for your ancestors to protect your descendants in the future.

Also, since no one lives in your new house, you have to hang a piece of clothing on the roof beam to prevent ghosts from sneaking in and causing trouble. Do these two things when you go back, understand?" Song Lao Er nodded seriously.

Then the old man said, "On the day you move to your new home, you must invite a couple from your clan who have many children and grandchildren to open the door. You can invite the clan leader and his wife. I will tell them what they are going to do, and they should know.

When your elders, brothers, relatives and friends come to visit, remind them to bring something with them. Don’t come empty-handed.

Just bring celery, green garlic, rice cakes, tofu, firecrackers, and door reds. This is to wish you hard work, good calculation, and prosperity.

Your family should prepare grains, rice, millet, sorghum, black beans, and mung beans. I will use them when the time comes.

There are also incense, paper, gold ingots, three kinds of small animals, three kinds of fruits, and a bowl of rice. Do you know what the three kinds of small animals are? Pig head, whole chicken, and whole fish.

Next, prepare a rice bucket, fill it with eight centimeters of rice, and put some red paper on it.

A bucket that is one-third full, with pairs of bowls and chopsticks in it, a dustpan and a pair of brooms, and red paper pasted on them.

There is also a stove, and these things need to be moved into the kitchen.

Okay, that's all I can think of for now, you guys go ahead and prepare, and I'll let you know if there's anything else you need to prepare."

After thanking her profusely, Song Lao Er stuffed a big red envelope into her pocket before leaving to continue notifying other people. After notifying others, he would go back to do the two things she asked him to do.