She stared at Lin Dong in front of her, somewhat lost in thought.

For a fleeting moment, his figure vaguely overlapped with that of the cool, slightly naive man I first met.

It made her feel somewhat dazed and intoxicated...

......

Just after midnight, the sound of firecrackers outside began to ring out impatiently.

The Spring Festival Gala program on television was filled with the passionate blessings from the male and female hosts.

A new year has begun.

Everyone silently prays for what they most desire.

Even though they eventually realize that wishes are often just wishes.

But what if it actually happens?

The unpredictability of life and the constant surprises are precisely what make life so enjoyable for many people.

In the living room, Lin's mother held a stack of large red envelopes and handed them out one by one with a beaming smile.

Her inner joy and satisfaction were impossible to hide.

"Good health brings good fortune."

"Thank you, Auntie. I also wish you good health!"

"I wish Auntie would soon have a chubby, healthy grandson, hehe..."

The quick-witted Fengzi was the most adept at handling situations; after accepting the red envelope, he uttered something astonishing.

Upon hearing this, Lin's mother's smile widened even more:

"Fengzi has such a sweet tongue! Auntie will give you another one!"

"Thank you, Auntie!"

"That's not fair! I want one too! I also wish Auntie a speedy delivery of a son... no, I mean, a grandson soon..."

"Hahaha......"

"Okay, okay, here's another red envelope, I'll take them all."

......

The atmosphere of the Chinese New Year is about people, liveliness, family affection, and beautiful wishes.

The living room was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.

Against the backdrop of continuous firecrackers outside, and songs, dances, and blessings on television...

Having lived through two lifetimes, Lin Dong couldn't help but feel somewhat dazed.

Is everything happening right now real? Or is life itself just an elusive dream?

This fleeting emotion didn't affect him for long.

Because the group of guys around him who were swooning over his mother were making increasingly nauseatingly sweet wishes for Lin Dong to have a son soon.

They were practically ready to tie Lin Dong up and drag him into the bridal chamber, then find any woman and start having babies like crazy.

Lin Dong pursed his lips and muttered to himself:

"You're overthinking it. I'm not going to get married. There's still a great world waiting for me to explore."