When the girl next door smiles, she has two shallow dimples at the corners of her mouth, full of charm and liveliness, radiating youthful vitality, flamboyant yet not unrestrained, delicate yet innocent.

It's unforgettable at first glance.

Xiao Dazhuang was just a young man in his early twenties with handsome features and a dignified face. When he saw the girl give him a kind and beautiful smile, he couldn't help but smile shyly.

"Not just next time, you can come whenever you have time. There are lots of delicious food and fun things to do here, and everyone likes you."

Shang Chuyao's shallow dimples widened, and her smile became even more pronounced in the sunlight.

Xiao Dazhuang added, "Besides, you're my sister-in-law's friend, everyone should consider..."

"Xiao Dazhuang!"

Bai Lu didn't want to shout so rudely, but if she didn't make a sound, the warm and beautiful farewell ceremony not far away would turn into a car crash!

"Dazhuang, Acheng and I are taking Yaoyao to the city to catch the bus. Do you want to come along?"

There are inter-provincial passenger buses and express lines in the city, and it only takes two or three hours to get to Boshi.

It wouldn't take Xiao Cheng long to drive to the city, but today is New Year's Eve, and Xiao Dazhuang still needs to go home to clean the house with his mother to welcome the new year.

However, Xiao Cheng gave him a cold look.

Without needing to speak, Xiao Dazhuang immediately accepted the order: "I'll go, after delivering the goods..."

Bai Lu gave him a cold laugh, and Xiao Dazhuang immediately changed his tune: "After I saw Sister Shang off to the city to catch the bus, I went home to clean with my mother and prepare for the New Year."

Bai Lu: "..."

Shang Chuyao: "..."

Xiao Wei and Sanwazi were completely speechless.

He sprinted over, took the fish from Xiao Dazhuang's hand, and threw it directly into the lotus pond.

Enjoy these last precious moments!

Grandpa Hu still had some gift lists to organize, so he smiled and politely declined Xiao Cheng and Bai Lu's invitation to go shopping in the city.

Sanwazi's father and Xiao Guofu will take a tricycle from the village store to town later to buy New Year's goods, and then pick up Sanwazi and bring him back to Xiaojia Village.

Bai Lu gave Sanwa a red envelope.

It's a local custom for the new homeowner to send off guests who have come to offer congratulations and stay overnight, wishing them a safe journey home.

The custom here is to give red envelopes called "lai see," which means good luck and prosperity.

May everything go smoothly, and may you enjoy joy and good health.

The third child's face turned red with excitement as he accepted the red packet from his idol, "Sister Bailu," with both hands.

She obediently said thank you.

Bai Lu patted his small shoulder in response.

Then he gave Xiao Wei some pocket money, telling him to buy whatever he liked when he went out with his friends and share it with them.

Xiao Wei and Sanwazi stood at the door, waving their little hands high as they saw the car drive out of the street.

"So well-behaved."

No sooner had Shang Chuyao uttered a sigh than Bai Lu, sitting in the passenger seat, turned around and asked her, "Do you want to stay for the New Year?"

"Dream on!"

People unanimously share an unwavering belief in returning home for the Spring Festival, a momentous occasion for family reunion.

Shang Chuyao, this wildflower left to fend for itself, was no exception: "My parents are still waiting for me to come home for the New Year. They called me early this morning to ask when I'm coming home." ...They even want to send someone to pick me up.

Of course, Shang Chuyao rejected him righteously and firmly.

"But Lulu, you're so heartless! You promised that when you move to your new house and have your housewarming party, I could come and stay for a few more days and have some fun. And what happened?"

Bai Lu laughed and said, "So, the result is that I want to keep you here for the New Year."

Shang Chuyao gave her a look and told her to figure it out herself.

Bai Lu promptly offered a new temptation: "On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, there's a bamboo shoot digging competition in Xiao Family Village, with lots of prizes!"

Shang Chuyao's eyes lit up slightly: "What prize?"

"You'll see when you get here! It's super fun and delicious, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

"Really not going to reveal even a tiny bit?"

"Then let me reveal just a little bit..."

From the new town to the city, the two girls' cheerful laughter echoed in the car all the way.

Two men, one driving and the other sitting sullenly in the back, remained silent as listeners.

In the end, the girls said their goodbyes with reluctance, and neither of the two men said a word.

With reluctance to part with Bai Lu and anticipation for the eighth day of the lunar month, Shang Chuyao returned home.

Xiao Dazhuang said goodbye to her.

Shang Chuyao replied with "Goodbye".

As soon as Bai Lu came out of the station, she saw a figure in a white dress getting into a private car by the roadside.

Perhaps sensing something, the figure in the white dress also turned around at the same time, and her action of getting into the car noticeably paused.

Just as she was about to speak, Bai Lu interrupted her, saying, "Miss Yun, are you going home for the New Year? I wish you a safe journey and a speedy recovery. Acheng and I are also going to buy New Year's goods and furnish our new home, so we won't see you off. Take care!"

Yun Ruolin, who had been standing steadily, swayed, clearly because her injured legs were starting to lose their balance.

She looked at Xiao Cheng with a fragile gaze from afar.

Bai Lu stood in front of Xiao Cheng with a big smile, pointing to the driver from a distance: "Master, your guest's legs are numb from standing for so long, come out and help him."

Yun Ruolin: "..."

The driver was sent by Yun Ruolin's father from Guangdong Province to pick her up and take her home.

Knowing that Yun Ruolin had her own ideas, the driver pretended to be deaf and dumb, acting as if he was invisible. However, he was suddenly called out by Bai Lu and had no choice but to get out of the driver's seat and help Yun Ruolin into the car.

Yun Ruolin didn't need his help.

After refusing, she looked up again, only to find that the tall, aloof man had already been pulled away by Bai Lu.

Without turning back.

They didn't even say goodbye.

Only Xiao Dazhuang followed behind.

She didn't even have a chance to say a single word to Xiao Cheng!

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