Chinese New Year

"I'm sorry, I was thinking that my ancestor would come back and he would protect you well and stay with you forever." Ye Jing'an said.

Liu Muze sneered: "Why do you think I will be with him if he comes back? He once played a big game without saying a word, leaving me alone in this world for a thousand years with guilt and self-blame. If I did the same to you, what do you think you would do?"

Ye Jingan remained silent. Not to mention thousands of years, he felt like he was dying just these few days. Ye Jingan asked, "How did you manage to survive all these years?"

"I don't know how I managed to get through those first few days. I thought about dying many times, but then I realized that Ye Chenyi had exchanged his life for mine, so if I died, it would be in vain. I had no choice but to live like a walking corpse." Liu Muzhe sighed, "Even if he comes back, who knows if he'll treat me the same way next time."

"Brother Liu, he may just want to save you." Ye Jingan said.

"But I once told him that I was very sad to see my master leave in front of me. I was tired of struggling alone. I thanked him for taking me in and staying with me." Liu Muzhe shook his head. "He knew that I was more afraid of seeing the people I cared about leave in front of me than death, and I was even more afraid of living alone in this world. But he still did it and left me alone."

"Brother Liu..." The more Ye Jing'an listened, the more distressed he felt. He couldn't bear what Brother Liu had to endure. If it were him, he would definitely have committed suicide.

"I know I owe him a lot, and I'm very happy to hear that he can come back. I finally have the chance to make up for what I owe him and don't have to live with guilt. But it's different from what you think of as happiness. I've thought a lot in the past three days. My feelings for him are still different from my feelings for you. I feel more like a family to him. I won't be with him, I will firmly choose you. As for his views or opinions on the matter between us, he can do whatever he wants." Liu Muzhe said frankly.

Ye Jingan hugged Liu Muze tightly: "I'm sorry, I get it. No matter what happens in the future, I will stand by you and never push you away again. No matter what problems we encounter, we will face them together!"

"It's always been like this." Liu Muze smiled, "Do you think my love for you is so unbearable? Why do you always think that I will abandon you and be with Ye Chenyi?"

"I think it would be better for you to be with my ancestors than with me." Ye Jing'an said.

"I don't think so. I'm happy every day with you." Liu Muzhe said with a smile.

Ye Jing'an nodded. This was very obvious. Brother Liu had indeed become much more cheerful after being with him. He was no longer as gloomy and worried as before.

"Don't be sad. As for life, old age, sickness and death in the future, let's talk about it later. Live well in the present." Liu Muzhe pulled his ear, "Did you hear me?"

"This is what you call living in the moment!" Ye Jingan pulled up the quilt to cover the two of them...

The two of them stayed at home for quite a while. They had already tried all the delicious food in the city. Ye Jingan felt it was boring, so he took Liu Muzhe on a trip to eat somewhere else.

Time flies, and the Chinese New Year is coming soon. In the past, Ye Jingan always looked forward to the Chinese New Year. Every Chinese New Year was very lively. His family would buy all kinds of New Year goods and delicious food, and the table would be full of delicious food. The most important thing was that there were red envelopes and New Year gifts.

During the day, people would perform dragon and lion dances, and at night, they could go out to set off fireworks and watch lanterns. He wouldn't be beaten if he got into trouble during the New Year, although his father would remember the beating and punish him after the New Year.

But he didn't really want to celebrate the New Year right now. Once it was over, his training would be over and he would have to go back to school. This would mean he wouldn't be able to be with Brother Liu every day, which was really a bit tormenting.

Unfortunately, time is not what we want, and it’s the New Year.

"What are you thinking about?" Liu Muze patted Ye Jing'an, "I have prepared all the gifts I planned to give. Let's go to the mall to buy some New Year's goods and then go home."

"Of course I miss Brother Liu. This is the first New Year that Brother Liu has spent with me." Ye Jing'an said with a smile.

"Actually, I'm not the first one. I come to see you every Chinese New Year." Liu Muzhe said.

"How can it be the same? What is our relationship now? And our whole family accepts it!" Ye Jingan said.

"Well, let's go." Liu Muzhe took Ye Jing'an's hand.

After buying the New Year's goods, it was almost noon. Ye Zhuoran called and said that the New Year's dinner was almost ready and urged them to come back quickly.

As you step through the gate, the layout of the yard and the room is still the same as before, with couplets posted and big red lanterns hanging. It is simple but full of the festive atmosphere of the New Year.

"You're back." Ye Zhuoran brought out the freshly stewed fish, "We can eat now with just one more big dish."

"Wow, why do you have so many dishes this year?" Ye Jing'an counted and found that there were more than twenty plates, all of which were big dishes.

"Xiao Liu, this is your first time at home for the New Year, so of course I have to cook all of your dad's specialties." Ye Zhuoran looked at the New Year's goods in the two people's hands, "Didn't I tell you not to buy anything? We have everything at home!"

"A little gift from your heart." Liu Muzhe knew that Ye Zhuoran liked jade, so he gave him a piece of fine red jade.

"Xiao Liu, you are really polite. You are putting me in a difficult position. None of my treasures can compare to your jade. What should I give you later?" Ye Zhuoran scratched his head helplessly. It was shameful that the elder's collection was not as rich as the younger generation's!

"No way, Ye Jing'an is better than anyone else." Liu Muzhe said with a smile.

Ye Jingan had said this kind of straightforward love talk so often that it was nothing special. However, it was still surprising to hear it from Brother Liu for the first time. He thought he was thick-skinned, so he felt a little embarrassed at this moment, suppressing his lips and hiding behind Liu Muze.

"Hahahahahaha..." It was rare for Ye Zhuoran to see Ye Jingan like this. "Please sit down first. Dinner will be served soon."

Ye Jingning brought down two large buckets of liquor from upstairs: "Why are you so slow? Come on and help me get the liquor. Let's drink it up today!"

Ye Jingan had drunk quite a bit of liquor recently and was indeed a bit tired of it. He shook his head and said, "Dad doesn't let me drink every year."

"It doesn't matter if you don't drink it. Someone will drink it for you now." Ye Jingning handed the other bucket to Liu Muzhe, "Brother Liu, this bucket is yours."

Ye Jingan: “…”

"This is a bit too little." Liu Muzhe weighed it.

"This is not enough, at least two kilograms, don't drink so much!" Ye Jingan said.

Liu Muzhe agreed with a smile.

Ye Jingning rolled her eyes. These two people had caused her a lot of trouble some time ago. She definitely couldn't miss this opportunity today. She had already figured out in her mind how to get them drunk.

"Come on, let's eat!" Ye Zhuoran said, "Your grandfather is still upstairs choosing gifts for you. Hurry and ask him to come down for dinner."

"Okay!" Ye Jingan ran upstairs.

Ye Yu walked downstairs and saw Liu Muze, smiling and said, "Xiao Liu is here, hurry up and eat it while it's hot."

Liu Muze was dazzled by the huge table of dishes, and every dish was his favorite, even the cooking method was his favorite. Liu Muze glanced at Ye Jingan, perhaps Ye Jingan had secretly told Ye Zhuoran about his favorite dishes.

As long as Brother Liu gave him a look, Ye Jingan knew what he was thinking, so he picked up a piece of abalone and put it in his bowl: "Try this first."

Liu Muze raised the corner of his mouth: "Thank you."

"Try this again." Ye Jing'an picked up another piece of bacon.

Ye Jingning couldn't bear to see Ye Jingan's dead look, so he picked up some meat for Ye Yu and Ye Zhuoran and said, "Grandpa and Dad, this is delicious. Eat more."

Ye Jing'an glared at her sideways. He knew his sister's thoughts too well. Not willing to be outdone, he poured wine for Ye Yu and Ye Zhuoran: "Thank you very much, Grandpa and Dad, for recognizing us. I toast to you."

"Okay! Don't lose your temper next time." Ye Zhuoran said with a smile.

"Dad, are you willing to let him drink?" Ye Jingning was a little surprised.

"Xiao Liu likes to drink, so we need to let him practice more." Ye Zhuoran said.

"That's not what you said at the time..." Ye Jingning was speechless, and he tilted his head to stare at Ye Jingan and smiled, "In that case, brother Liu, come on!"

Ye Jingan chuckled twice and poured her some wine.

"Thank you for helping me solve Han Xiujuan's problem. I wish you a happy marriage and a happy life together... ahem, grow old together!"

"Oh, thank you, sister. I wish you can find a partner soon!" Ye Jing'an said with a strange smile.

"That's a great wish!" Ye Zhuoran raised his glass. "Dad wishes you the same. Bring your partner home tomorrow. Hahaha!"

Ye Jingning: “…”

Liu Muze didn't touch the food Ye Jing'an had picked for him in his bowl. He drank several glasses of wine. If this continued, he would be drunk and the food would probably remain untouched.

Ye Jingan's alcohol tolerance has improved a lot. He drank several glasses in a row and was still quite sober. Liu Muze really didn't know how much alcohol Ye Jingan had drunk to get so drunk.

Ye Jing'an was still secretly competing with his sister when he suddenly caught sight of Liu Muze staring at him. Ye Jing'an put down his wine glass and said, "Let's eat first. The food is cold, but we can drink wine anytime."

"Yes, let's eat first, eat more!" Ye Zhuoran said with a smile.

That being said, they drank a few sips of wine after taking a few bites of food, and chatted while eating. When they were in a good mood, they raised their glasses and clinked them together. At the end of the meal, only Liu Muzhe and Ye Yu were still sitting there.

"Xiao Liu has a really good alcohol tolerance! Are you full?" Ye Yu asked.

Liu Muze supported his head with his hands. He glanced up at the sound and wondered why Ye Yu was not drunk at all. He couldn't remember how many cups he had drunk from the beginning to now. He shouldn't be drunk. Liu Muze's mind was no longer able to think. He shook his head and said, "Excuse me, I'm full."

"Then go back to your room and rest for a while. Are you still able to walk? Do you have the strength to help Jing'an back?" Ye Yu asked with concern.

"Okay." Liu Muzhe grabbed Ye Jing'an's hand and put it on his shoulder, then dragged him upstairs unsteadily.

Liu Muzhe had no recollection of how he got in or fell asleep. When he woke up, it was dark and Ye Jingan was gone.