Shen Fang also became an ambitious young man who set off his dreams on the streets on New Year's Eve. At that time, there were no regulations banning firecrackers or fireworks. Not to mention the countryside, even in the urban areas of Beijing, who didn't set off firecrackers during the New Year?

Actually, the regulations only apply to small urban areas; they don't apply to big cities at all, which is quite ridiculous.

Arriving at the fireworks shop at the village entrance, which is also a small supermarket, it was run by people from Shenjia Village.

"Hey, Uncle, you're here." Shen Tengfei quickly offered Shen Fang a cigarette.

"Business is good."

Shen Tengfei smiled and said, "I'm just making a little money. These must be my aunties. They're really beautiful."

Liu Qianqian, Chen Huilin, Gui Lunmei, and Fan Xiaopang all blushed.

Shen Fang took out 1,000 yuan from his pocket.

"What big fireworks do you have? Give me some pretty ones."

Shen Tengfei led the group to the fireworks stall, letting Liu Qianqian and the others choose whatever they wanted. He also brought out a few large fireworks from inside the stall, each costing 100 yuan.

Liu Qianqian, Chen Huilin, Gui Lunmei, and Fan Xiaopang were all dazzled by the colorful fireworks. Each of them grabbed a huge bunch.

At this moment, the dark night sky began to bloom with dazzling fireworks, mixed with loud noises and a strong smell of gunpowder—this is the flavor of the New Year.

They spent 1,000 yuan, but that was quite a lot. Everyone was carrying a large bag, and Shen Fang and Shen Kun were even carrying several huge fireworks.

I returned home with a full load of things.

As soon as she got home, Liu Qianqian couldn't wait to grab a sparkler, light it, and wave it around happily, a constant smile on her face. Fan Xiaopang, Chen Huilin, and Gui Lunmei also joined in, and Man Shen, who was watching from the side, also joined in, looking very happy.

Gatling gun fireworks, peacock-shaped fireworks, ice cream fireworks, colorful lotus fireworks, jellyfish fireworks—one after another, fireworks were lit. Each time, it was Shen Fang who lit them. Liu Qianqian was eager to try, but she was suppressed by Liu Xiaoli. In her eyes, fireworks were extremely dangerous.

After Shen Fang lit the last two large fireworks.

Liu Yue'e's voice rang out: "The Spring Festival Gala is starting!"

Shen Fang patted the dust off his clothes and took Liu Qianqian's small hand.

"Let's go watch the Spring Festival Gala."

As everyone entered the room, the table was laden with fruits, dried fruits, candied fruits, snacks, and candies. Tea, drinks, and small cakes filled the coffee table.

Although it was Lunar New Year's Eve, the temperature in eastern Guangdong was still 18°C ​​at night, and the evening breeze made it quite lively.

The hosts of the 2003 Spring Festival Gala were Ni Ping, Zhu Jun, Li Yong, and Zhou Tao.

The four men, dressed in festive attire and beaming with smiles, offered New Year's greetings to audiences across the country.

The first performance was an opening song and dance number: "Celebrating the Chinese New Year".

The second program is titled "The Twelve Zodiac Animals' New Year Greetings".

They were all dance performances, and to be honest, they weren't very interesting.

At this moment, Liu Yue'e, Shen Ba, Liu Xiaoli, and Man Shen had already started playing the Great Wall.

Shen Fang, Shen Kun, Chen Huilin, Liu Qianqian, Gui Lunmei, Fan Xiaopang, and Shen Xiaofeng and Shen Xiaogang, who had just come to visit, formed a card game.

Chen Fang and his friends were playing Texas Hold'em, and they were betting big.

Liu Qianqian and the others were playing a game called "Big Two," which was also a money-making game.

He had only played a couple of rounds when Chen Fang's phone rang.

"Brother, Happy New Year."

"Brother Ma, Happy New Year! Have you finished eating over there?"

"I just got off the table. This year it's been quite lively here too. A lot of relatives came to my house, and we drank quite a lot of wine."

"I'm playing cards."

"As a major shareholder of Tencent, you should also send your blessings to the company's employees."

“I set it up a long time ago. I created a mini-program, and all the employees received my New Year's greetings. I also mentioned you, and Lao Chen and the others also received them.”

"Tsk, thanks."

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, and just as the call ended, Ding Sanshi called.

"Mr. Shen, Happy New Year!"

"Hey, Mr. Ding, Happy New Year! You've been incredibly busy lately, looking very pleased with yourself."

"Mr. Shen, thank you for what you said."

Shen Fang smiled slightly: "I already said I definitely won't take your investment in NetEase. I made a lot of money from this sale, so I should be thanking you. I'm at ease leaving NetEase in your hands."

"President Shen, I won't say anything more. I know how to behave. You have feelings for me, and I will definitely reciprocate. I will work hard at NetEase and will not let you down."

"What are you saying, Fatty Ding? NetEase is yours now? By the way, what about your Lan-mei? Did you take her back to your hometown too?"

"How could that be? What a joke! I'm just living with her for convenience. If we were really together, my dad would break my legs."

"Tsk tsk, you're really something, kid. You played that trick and made someone so devoted to you. Tsk, alright, I'm not going to say anything more, we're playing cards."

"Okay, you go ahead with your work."

The call ended.

Shen Kun chuckled: "President Ding is quite the entertainer."

"Haha, who says otherwise?"

My phone rang again, and it was another overseas call...it was Ivanka.

Shen Fang glanced in Liu Qianqian's direction and stood up.

"I'm going to the restroom."

I quickened my pace and answered the phone.

"Happy New Year, baby," came Ivanka and Zhukova's voices from the other end of the phone.

Happy New Year, both babies.

"You haven't even called us in so long, hmph."

"Well, I've been a bit busy lately."

"How's the filming for the Human Purge Project going?"

"It's going fairly smoothly; we've filmed two-thirds of it."

"Okay, I'll definitely be there when it's released."

Shen Fang then showered Ivanka and Zhukova with sweet words.

The call ended.

Shen Fang called Zeng Li again. Zeng Li was sitting on the sofa with her sister and mother watching the Spring Festival Gala. When she saw that it was Shen Fang calling, Zeng Li made an excuse to go into the room, closed the door, and answered the phone.

"Da Mei, Happy New Year."

Happy New Year, my dear.

"What are you doing?"

"Watching the Spring Festival Gala with my mom, what about you?"

"Same as always, watching the Spring Festival Gala and playing cards."

Did you miss me?

Zeng Li smiled slightly: "I don't want to."

"Oh, why?"

"I just don't want to. If you don't miss me, why should I miss you?"

"Tsk, I miss you so much."

"Hmph, I don't believe it."

"Really, I miss you so much, I even dreamed about you."

"Really? What did you dream about me about?"

"I dreamt of you..."

"Ugh, even my dreams are so erotic, you're so naughty."

"Women don't love men who aren't a little bad."

The two exchanged a few more sweet words before hanging up the phone.