Chapter 20 Happy New Year, Wen Ni

The magnificent stage effects became meaningless at this moment.

All the people could hear was that moving singing voice, and all they could see was Lu Jinye, who seemed to have emerged from the dust and haze!

They all lowered their heads and gently wiped away their tears.

This song also reminded Wen Ni of her past.

I recalled the warm and cozy times I spent living with my mother before I turned eighteen, and I also remembered the three years I spent in the army, enduring hardships and facing death countless times with my comrades...

Those days have been swept away by the torrent of time.

But her lighthouse still stands.

Her belief remains.

She had no reason to stop running!

She slowly tilted her head back, her eyes reflecting the Little Prince bathed in light, and a single, large, crystal-clear tear suddenly slid down her cheek...

Besides herself, Cai Wenyou, who had just finished his performance, also witnessed this tear.

He originally wanted to watch Lu Jinye's performance, but as soon as he walked to the waiting area, his eyes were drawn to Wen Ni standing by the stage!

She was tall and slender, wearing a long black coat. She had a high ponytail, an oval face, and especially striking were her bright eyes, glistening with tears—a truly pitiful sight!

The music on stage abruptly stopped at that moment, and the audience erupted in applause!

"Wen Ni".

Qin Yuan, dressed in all black, walked over and stood beside her. "I've taken care of the criminals. Leave this to me. It's almost midnight. Go home and celebrate the New Year with your brother. I've arranged a car for you; I'll take you home in a bit."

"Okay, thank you."

"You're too kind~ If you really want to thank me, teach me your punching techniques sometime!"

"no problem."

The tears in Wen Ni's eyes had disappeared. She simply smiled faintly, unlike her usual cold and sarcastic demeanor, and calmly said, "Happy New Year, Qin Yuan."

Ah, Happy New Year!

Qin Yuan was taken aback at first, then smiled knowingly!

This girl wasn't as cold as she seemed when we first met.

She is like a hedgehog covered in thorns, but inside, she must be very soft.

"Brother Cai, what are you looking at? Ah, I didn't expect Lu Jinye to actually catch the performance. I thought..."

It's her.

Cai Wenyou didn't listen to what the bodyguard said at all.

He watched Wen Ni walk past him, his astonishment barely concealed. "She's actually... Lu Jinye's bodyguard?"

She wasn't wearing a mask; if Qin Yuan hadn't spoken to her, he would never have recognized her!

Because he never imagined that the face beneath the mask would be so stunning!

And her temperament is also so unique!

"Huh? Who was that woman who just walked by? She's quite pretty..." Even the staff around them couldn't help but exclaim, "With that look and charisma, she could totally be discovered and become a star!"

on stage

Lu Jinye, who had just been removed from the harness, turned around and caught sight of Wen Ni's hurried departure. He lowered his eyes and turned his face away.

Emerging from the noisy and bustling studio

The streets outside were exceptionally quiet. On New Year's Eve, every household was brightly lit, and families were gathered together for a reunion.

And the tiny hotel, a room of just over twenty square meters, is Wen Ni and Wen Cheng's home.

After thanking the driver, Wen Ni pushed open the hotel door.

The lights in the hotel lobby had been changed to a warm yellow, and the walls were covered with "Fu" characters and colorful curtains. The computer in front of the bar was playing the Spring Festival Gala!

Behind the small bar,

Wen Cheng sat with the hotel owner, chatting and laughing as they made dumplings...

Seemingly not expecting Wen Ni to be able to return, Wen Cheng was stunned when she saw her come in, and then almost jumped up with joy!

"Sister!? Why are you back? Didn't you say you might have to work very late today?"

"No matter how busy you are, you have to make time to come back, because you need to spend the New Year with our Xiaocheng!"

Wen Ni smiled and picked up the cake in her hand. "Didn't you want to eat fruit cake a few days ago? I ordered it in advance and picked it up for you."

"Thank you, sister!"

Xiao Cheng was overjoyed and took the cake, placing it on the bar. "Boss! Let's eat together in a bit!"

"Okay, okay."

When the hotel owner saw Wen Ni, he scratched his head a little embarrassedly. "Oh right, I also made some braised pig's trotters and put them in the refrigerator. I'll go heat them up now, and we'll eat after the dumplings are wrapped!"

Okay~

"Thank you for taking care of Xiaocheng during this time, boss."

"You're too kind. You've all stayed here for so long, we're practically acquaintances now. Besides, Wen Cheng is a sensible kid who always helps me with things at the hotel. I've long considered him my own brother!"

After the hotel owner finished speaking, he turned around and went to get something from the refrigerator.

"Sister, was the Spring Festival Gala fun?" After the boss left, Wen Cheng lowered her voice and said to Wen Ni, "Mr. Lu sang so well, it made me cry!"

"It was pretty fun. I'll take you to see it live sometime."

It's more than just fun; it's absolutely thrilling.

"Hey Wenni, speaking of which, where do you work? Why are you back so late on New Year's Eve?" The hotel owner brought over a large pig's trotter and chatted idly while continuing to make dumplings.

"Security guard, you can only leave if the employer gives permission," Wen Ni said calmly, as if it were the truth!

"You're such a young girl, what are you doing as a security guard? Let me think about it some more, see where they hire receptionists or something, and you can go check it out. With such a good appearance, it's a waste for you to be a security guard!" The boss shook his head.

"When I first came here, didn't you show me some fancy tricks?"

"Oh dear! I was in a hurry for money back then, and someone offered to help me advertise for 50 yuan a day, so I took the job! I don't do that kind of work anymore, so please don't make fun of me about that!"

Upon hearing this, Wen Ni and Wen Cheng exchanged a smile.

“I’ve been looking at houses for the past few days, and it probably won’t be long before Xiaocheng and I have our own new house to live in.”

"Really? You two must have been scammed. How much do security guards earn? How can they buy a house so quickly?"

The boss just laughed it off as a joke.

A security guard can earn a lot if he earns five thousand a month. If he wants to buy a house in the city center, he needs several million to buy even a fifty-square-meter apartment!

Wen Cheng didn't know exactly how much money her sister had right now.

But since my sister said that, she must be confident!

"Okay, the dumplings are cooking. Let's eat some pig's trotters first."

"Mmm, delicious!"

Wen Cheng enjoyed the meal immensely.

Wen Ni glanced down at the incoming call message, then got up and walked to the window to answer it.

"Lu Jinye?"

"Um."

"Why are you calling me at this time? Is there some task assigned to you?"

"Grandpa asked me to invite you and your brother to have a meal together on the second day of the Lunar New Year."

Old Master Lu?

"Okay." Wen Ni agreed readily!

There was a slight silence on the other end of the phone, and the faint sound of crickets chirping could be heard from Old Master Lu. It was probably Old Master Lu who forced Lu Jinye to make this call.

Otherwise, given his personality, how could he possibly call her personally?

On television, the New Year's countdown clock rang.

"Please wish Grandpa Lu a Happy New Year for me!" Wen Ni turned around and looked at the night view outside the window.

"Um."

Happy New Year, Wenni.