In the sound of firecrackers, the year ends, and the spring breeze brings warmth into Tusu.
Thousands of households always exchange new peaches for old talismans
The breath of the twelfth lunar month does not still linger in the southern hemisphere as the direct sun point gradually moves northward after the winter solstice every year. And when there is still some distance from the equator, the winter in the northern hemisphere still does not restore obvious temperature.
But in the ancient and long-standing China, the wind and snow at the end of the year and the beginning of the year did not freeze people's enthusiasm. Everyone was looking forward to a very special day in the wind and snow - the Spring Festival.
During the Spring Festival in 2020, it happened to be the first Spring Festival after I started working. It was not only the first time I was on duty during the Chinese New Year, but also the first time I did not celebrate the New Year with my family.
?Before New Year¡¯s Eve, after sending blessings to each other, colleagues in the unit all embarked on their way home. Fortunately, the unit has a unified shuttle bus to Xi'an, so this Spring Festival travel is not a difficult level of "passing five passes and killing six generals". When I lay at the window of the dormitory and watched the bus gradually leave my field of vision, I couldn't help but have mixed feelings in my heart
? For the first time celebrating the New Year at work, I always feel a little sad in my heart. This is the truth, and there is no need to use some "tall" function words to cover it up.
No, I saw that on the toll lane, there are still field personnel in reflective vests who will stay overnight on New Year's Eve and will also be stationed on the road on New Year's Day.
Oh, it seems that I am not alone.
During dinner time on New Year's Eve, I came to the staff canteen as usual. Unexpectedly, I saw that the cafeteria was decorated very festively at some point, which can be called festive decorations. I saw a lot of red paper lanterns hanging on the ceiling, which looked full of New Year's flavor.
It turned out that the masters of the cafeteria had cleaned the place in advance, and they even put all kinds of round tables together, and waved to me who was a little dazed, "Hurry up, girl, sit down quickly and eat together." A New Year's Eve dinner!"
Before I had time to respond, a sister who had changed shifts from the driveway and rushed over to eat hurriedly pulled me to sit down. I saw her face turned red from the cold outside, rubbing her hands together, and said, "Happy New Year, little sister! We are a lively family, let's celebrate the New Year happily together!"
"Ah, thank you, happy new year" I said this slowly. Then, I began to enjoy a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner with many other staff on duty sitting around the dining table one after another. I remember that the chef made a lot of big meals that day, many of which were local specialties like Longzhou Cold Plate, Longxian Youxuan, Longxian Horseshoe Crisp, and Longxian Mutton.
At the dining table, when everyone tasted various delicacies and greeted each other cordially, in addition to eating with their heads covered, I also heard a lot of their business conversations
"Today is the rush hour, and there are so many cars going home!"
"We have to stay awake all the time, so that the drivers and passengers can go home and have a safe year!"
"The weather has not been very good recently, and the snow plow must be ready at all times. During such auspicious Chinese New Year, nothing can go wrong!"
"The new toll collection system is still in operation. We must pay more attention, avoid collection conflicts as much as possible, and be friendly and not blush!"
At that moment, I suddenly understood that the so-called "time is quiet and good", but in the end, it was all bought by some people because of their silent dedication and silent protection.
Day after day, year after year, they are stationed on the highway all the year round, and even have to give up the rare opportunity to reunite with their relatives during important holidays. Just to let more people go home safely and celebrate the New Year happily.
See, everything is going well at home.
Look, Lu An Qian Jianing.
Yes, we do have our own little family; however, we also have a bigger family! That - is the road! It is the home that our high-speed people are determined to spend their whole lives stationing in!
Therefore, dear passengers and friends, there is a vast sea of ??people, and it is fate to meet each other. We will sing to you with a smile and bless you with greetings¡ª¡ª
I wish you a safe return journey and a happy new year!