I run a clinic in the United States

Chapter 158 Chinese New Year
Murphy finally plucked up the courage to ask Elena secretly: "Eileen...I have something to ask you..."

"What?" Elena glanced at Murphy curiously, but Murphy rarely took the initiative to ask people.

Murphy hesitated, and finally said: "You...how do you feel more beautiful recently? You look so good?"

"Really?" Eileen touched her face, and said with joy in her heart, "It turns out that you also noticed it, and I thought it was my own feeling!"

Murphy asked, "Is there any secret?"

"The secret?" Elena thought in her mind. If there is one, it would be with Joe...hehe, she thinks it is anyway!Because Ava’s skin often deteriorated in the past, such as acne and pimples, but since joining herself and Zhou Qiao... they haven’t grown much anymore!

Well, before she had close contact with Zhou Qiao, her skin often deteriorated.Then it gradually got better. Not only is it better, it’s getting better and better recently!

Not only do I feel energetic and radiant every day, but my face, body, skin, and even body flexibility have improved.

Many postures that could not be done before can now be done easily and effortlessly.I can often give Zhou Qiao a surprise!
Elena is a girl who is good at observing and summarizing!

"Elena?...Why are you giggling..." Murphy looked at her suspiciously and waved his finger in front of her eyes, but Elena turned a blind eye and it took a long time to come back to her senses.

Elena immediately giggled, leaned into Murphy's ear, and told the secret. Of course, she only talked about herself, not about Ava.

Otherwise, three people like that... Although she didn't think it was a big deal, I'm afraid Murphy might not be able to bear it.

"Ah? Is that so?" Murphy's eyes flashed in his green eyes, and he bit his lip gently, unable to help but feel a sour feeling in his heart.

"Really, I won't lie to you!" Elena laughed, "Why don't you try to find a boyfriend?"

However, she felt that she was talking in vain.Because of Murphy's temperament and condition, she also knew that he had always been cold and repulsive to others.She probably hadn't even touched her hands with a man, and her first kiss was still there.

"What? You don't believe it?" Elena couldn't help asking when she saw Murphy's expression was different.

Murphy shook his head.

Elena said: "Really, you will become beautiful after being nourished by Joe!"

Murphy: "..." I felt even more uncomfortable!

"I'm going to work." She turned around and left, a bit coldly.

Elena knew her temper, so she didn't take it seriously and went to work.

However, as Murphy was walking, she suddenly trembled because she thought of a question, that is, "If this is really the reason, why did Ava suddenly become beautiful? I haven't heard that she has a boyfriend. Ah, ah~, could it be..."

She felt that she must have thought too much!
"It's so strange! I've never had these weird thoughts before!" Murphy felt that something was wrong with him recently, and he always had some distracting thoughts, which was impossible before.

Not only mentally, but also physically sometimes, especially when alone with Zhou Qiao.

……

On the day when Felipe and Christie got married, Zhou Qiao took Elena and Ava and the crystal vase gift bag to attend the wedding!

Since they didn't invite Murphy, Murphy didn't go.And Murphy was cold, and he was really unfamiliar with them, and he hardly talked to them.

In fact, American marriages, especially marriages in large families, pay great attention to red tape.Usually there are 7 steps, because 7 is a very auspicious number.Just like China pays attention to the good fortune of 6, 8, and 10.

The process is roughly like this: Engagement party, newlyweds' party, wedding gift list (wish list), pre-wedding dinner, ceremony + banquet on the wedding day, brunch for the couple and important relatives and friends the day after the wedding, the end of the wedding A return card or a small gift will be sent within the next two weeks to thank all the guests for their participation in the event.

But generally speaking, different families and different couples will make adjustments according to their own economic conditions and preferences.

For example, Felipe and Christie, because they are older (their parents are both male and female), their economic conditions are average, and their health is not good (they are still recovering and losing weight), they chose to simplify, that is, they listed the gifts. Make a list, inform the corresponding relatives and friends when sending invitations, and then directly hold a ceremony on the wedding day, and then send a small thank you card after the wedding.

I didn't find a particularly expensive and good venue, and it was held directly in the community church. The priest and Taylor are old friends for many years. Knowing that her family is struggling financially, they charged a symbolic one hundred dollars for the venue fee and helped host it for free. wedding.

The selection of this kind of wedding venue depends on the economic conditions, the cheap one can be done for a few hundred dollars, and the expensive one of hundreds of thousands or millions is not a problem.Some politicians or rich people can even hold grand weddings for their children in the White House. Any gift at the wedding is prohibitive for the poor.

Christie and Felipe kept everything simple, but also prepared the necessary wedding rings, wedding dresses, flowers, photography, cakes, speakers, etc. The ceremony was simple and grand, and people couldn't help but feel blessed.

At the wedding scene, the twin girls, Elena and Ava, absolutely overwhelmed the audience. Many people wanted to strike up a conversation, but they declined.

They were afraid that Zhou Qiao would be unhappy, so they paid great attention to their behavior in this regard.

In fact, Christie had thought about asking Elena and Ava to be bridesmaids before, but later rejected it.The main reason is that I am worried that the twin girls will take over the spotlight!
Think about it, you are getting married, and the two bridesmaids around you are super beautiful, so what do you do?
Unexpectedly, even though Elena and Ava were not bridesmaids or dressed too grandly, they still attracted the attention of almost all the men present!

Probably only Felipe didn't dare to look at it. Firstly, he felt that he was not worthy, and secondly, he was afraid that the bride would pull his ears!

Then Zhou Qiao didn't bother to watch it because he saw it every day!
Perhaps stimulated by the wedding, Elena and Ava each bought a sexy wedding dress the next day.

Zhou Qiao: "..." He became even more excited immediately!
I have to say that the twin girls Elena and Ava are very good at stirring up the atmosphere and always have new tricks up their sleeves.

They sometimes also cosplay elves and orcs of different races (cat girls, fox girls, snake demons, etc.).

Christie and Felipe's wedding is on February 2th, and Chinese New Year arrives on February 7th.

From New Year's Eve to the second day of the Lunar New Year, Zhou Qiao gave the clinic a holiday.

Let Murphy and Rachel enjoy the holiday benefits of Chinese New Year too!

Many Chinese people working in the United States, whether in companies or government departments, do not have a holiday during the Chinese New Year. They can only ask for leave or take annual leave.

However, in California, where San Francisco is located, Chinese New Year has become a legal holiday.

As for Park Soo-joo, she is from the Chinese cultural circle and Koreans also know how to celebrate Chinese New Year.

On New Year's Eve, Zhou Qiao booked a box at Tang Yunxuan, and invited people from the clinic to have a dinner together, which was considered a New Year's Eve dinner.It's just that neither Rachel nor Murphy brought any family members. Park Xiuzhu brought Park Yuner here after obtaining Zhou Qiao's consent.

In fact, every time Zhou Qiao had a dinner party, he suggested that they bring their family members.But most of the time, Rachel and Murphy don't.

Rachel felt that the boss was probably being polite, and she would be embarrassed if she had to bring it every time.

Murphy is simply because his grandparents are old and his mother is busy at work.

After Murphy's mother came to San Francisco, she had already changed two jobs. The latest one was in a large factory in the Bay Area. It was fairly stable, but it was a bit far away from home. Due to public security reasons, it was inconvenient to come back at night, so she simply stayed there. I rented a house there.

Others can do without their family members, but Park Soo-joo cannot.

It's impossible for her to go out to eat by herself and leave her 9-year-old daughter at home, right?
Besides, for such an important festival, they were orphans and widowed, and their home was deserted, so it was better for everyone to get together and have fun.

Since it was Chinese New Year and we were eating Chinese food, everyone used chopsticks.

Murphy’s fingers are nimble and he was already comfortable with chopsticks during the welcome dinner.Of course Park Soo-joo and Park Yoona have nothing to say, Korea also has chopsticks.

Elena and Ava grew up with Zhou Qiao's aunt, and they also know how to use chopsticks.

Only Rachel is not very familiar with chopsticks, but there are so many Chinese in San Francisco and so many Chinese restaurants, she has eaten Chinese food before, and she can barely pick up dishes!
Zhou Qiao brought out the fine wine given by Governor Hulk to entertain everyone, and the aroma of wine overflowed.

During the banquet, Park Yoona paid New Year's greetings to Zhou Qiao, saying in a soft and waxy voice, "Gong Xi Fa Cai!"

Zhou Qiao gave her a big red envelope!This has been prepared for a long time.

Park Yuner's face was flushed, and she said repeatedly: "Thank you Oppa!"

Seeing this, Elena and Ava also followed suit and said Congratulations on getting rich and thank you Oppa. Although they were not very eloquent, they were understandable. Zhou Qiao also received a big red envelope each.

Murphy didn't move.She just sat quietly and watched.

But Zhou Qiao still gave her a red envelope!I wish her great progress in medical skills and becoming more and more beautiful in the new year!

"Thank you, Joe." Murphy blinked, feeling warm inside.

In the end, Zhou Qiao did not leave Rachel behind and gave her a big red envelope.

Rachel was shocked: "Me too?"

Zhou Qiao said boldly: "Everyone has a share!"

He took out another copy and stuffed it to Park Xiuzhu.

Pu Xiuzhu didn't want it at first, because her daughter had already accepted it, but at Zhou Qiao's insistence, she still accepted it!My heart said that the boss is really bold!
Naturally, the New Year's Eve dinner was enjoyed happily. During the dinner, some bigwigs from Chinatown happened to eat here, so they came to toast.

After dinner, everyone went to play in the streets together. There are many Chinese people in San Francisco, and the Chinese New Year atmosphere is quite strong.

In particular, the Lunar New Year Parade has a history of more than 1958 years since 60. The time of the year is not fixed, but it happens almost every year.

This is known as the largest Chinese Spring Festival celebration outside Asia.It can be said that the ten-mile long street is crowded with people, the streets are empty, and the mood is exciting. The whole of San Francisco is immersed in a sea of ​​joy.

Zhang Jianjun led a few people to participate in the lion dance on the head, Zhang Jianjun and his cousin performed the lion dance, and the people behind were beating drums, gongs, and cymbals!
Zhang Mengjing has recovered. She and her mother took pictures of her father with their mobile phones.When I met Zhou Qiao and the others on the road, I couldn't help but be overjoyed, and then we all took a photo together.

After Zhang Mengjing recovered from her illness, she looked even more beautiful and delicious.

On Union Square in the city center, a statue of a dragon with feet on auspicious clouds was erected early on.

Chinese dragon, because the upcoming new year is the Year of the Dragon!

This is a five-clawed golden dragon. The golden dragon's body is decorated with Chinese elements such as plum blossoms, bamboos, and auspicious clouds.Many foreign tourists will stop, give a thumbs up, say "cool" and "awesome", and then take a photo together in front of the statue.

Not to mention foreigners, Zhou Qiao also thinks this statue is a masterpiece, it can be called a handicraft!The details are in place!

In particular, this dragon's eyes are blank, not dotted!
Some foreigners may wonder why such a beautiful dragon is blind!Those who have good intentions will explain it on the side and add the finishing touch of the allusion.

"Don't touch the dragon's eyes, it will fly away!"

"seriously?"

"Really!"

It frightens the foreigner for a moment.

The Year of the Dragon is approaching, and a total of nine dragon statues with different design styles have appeared in different locations in San Francisco. One of them is even a collection of the nine sons of the dragon, each of which is different.

At the same time, Chinese students from many universities in San Francisco will also jointly hold a "Spring Festival Gala".

Since there was no particularly long holiday, Ling Qingqing did not deliberately ask for leave to go home to celebrate the New Year. Instead, her parents traveled across the ocean to spend the New Year with her.

At this Spring Festival evening for overseas students, Ling Qingqing was dressed in Hanfu, sitting in front of the guzheng, and played two very beautiful and appropriate pieces of music very elegantly, one was "Good Luck" and the other was "Peach Blossoms on the Ground" , which attracted a wave of applause from the audience!

Her mother clapped excitedly in the audience, while her father held up a camera to record her daughter's beautiful moments!
In addition to these, there are many New Year's Eve events in San Francisco, such as the spectacular Bay Fireworks Show.

Not setting off fireworks during the Chinese New Year is simply missing the soul!
Fireworks and firecrackers were originally used to drive away Nian beasts!

There is also an elegant and luxurious New Year's Eve Ball hosted by the San Francisco Symphony, live music performances by many DJs, an open bar and fun performances, etc.

Because it was too late, Rachel, Park Xiuzhu, and Park Yoona went home one after another.

Only Zhou Qiao continued to play with the twin girls and Murphy, and they reached the roof of the Twin Towers.

Surrounded by three beauties, Zhou Qiao sits at the highest point in San Francisco and enjoys the colorful and dazzling night view. The high-altitude fireworks illuminate the entire city of San Francisco!
This night, there was a huge crowd. In addition to the increase in the number of local police officers on duty, Chinese gangs also secretly dispatched personnel to maintain public order.Chinese New Year, evil spirits and evil spirits!

I usually don’t dare to play outside so late, but I feel particularly safe tonight.

Early in the morning on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Zhou Qiao finished offering incense to his aunt, updated the tributes, and then called his family to send New Year greetings via video.Both parents are in good health and speak with great energy, which puts Zhou Qiao at ease!
His parents got married late and are now in their 50s. They have been doing farm work all year round, which has left them physically exhausted and in poor health.

Zhou Qiao remembered that in order to earn his tuition, his parents would go to the construction site to move bricks and do odd jobs during the slack season.It can be said that it is rare to rest for a few days in a year.

Now that Zhou Qiao has money, he transferred a lot of money back to reassure his parents that they would no longer go to the construction site and plant less farmland.Just leave some grain fields and vegetable fields.

However, his parents promised quite well, but not an acre of their land was left uncultivated.

His father felt that since he was only in his 50s, it was unreasonable not to do more work, not to mention supporting Zhou Qiao, at least he didn't want to burden him.

The money that Zhou Qiao sent back was useless to him, so he saved it for Zhou Qiao and saved it for him to marry a wife in the future.

People in rural areas don't have much pension (better than nothing), so they always live until they die!

Zhou Qiao didn't have any particularly important relatives in the United States who needed to pay New Year's greetings, so Zhou Qiao took three days off, New Year's Eve, the first day of the Lunar New Year, and the second day of the Lunar New Year.

These three days also include an existing weekend.

Then, go to work on the third day of the Lunar New Year!
(End of this chapter)