Chapter 90 Whoosh—

Paste one "福" (Fu, meaning good fortune) sticker on the front door, several small "福" stickers on the bedroom door and windows, and one couplet.

Yue Yiyue was wearing a khaki wool coat and a Bordeaux-style red scarf. Half of his face was hidden inside the scarf, revealing his face, which had become slightly fairer due to not being in the sun for a while.

Her usually listless eyes were wide open, staring with some distress at the gold ingot-shaped pendant in her hand, then looking up at the pretty little fish pendant hanging there.

Standing at a distance, picking through the candies, melon seeds, and macadamia nuts on the table, she caught a glimpse of Yue Yiyue's conflicted expression out of the corner of her eye. She gently rested her head on Yue Yiyue's shoulder, looking at the things in her hands: "Let's buy both."

"I think the chubby one looks good too, hang it in your room."

“I bought some sugar, and also lanterns, to hang on the plants you planted. That would be nice. I thought it would be suitable when I came in.”

Yue Yiyue tilted his head to the side, and his head bumped into Gu Nanqiu's head: "We still need to buy some snacks and stuff later, it'll be a bit of a hassle."

The shop owner handed over some warm water, saying, "We offer delivery, no trouble at all."

As she spoke, she picked up a small, bright red lantern: "Eight yuan a pack. Hang it on those plants; it'll bring good luck."

He then quickly directed the people next to him to take down the beautiful large lanterns: "These are a pair of 620 lanterns. Put them in the house and hang them up for one night. It will really create a New Year's atmosphere."

With the owner's enthusiastic introduction, the two bought everything they needed from this festive supplies store.

Before leaving, the boss gave her two large red envelopes, looking like he knew everything, and pointed to the person in the distance: "Here, these are just the right amount for your loved one."

Gu Nanqiu secretly slipped the red envelope with the four large characters "Happy New Year" written on it into her pocket.

Before leaving, Yue Yiyue noticed Gu Nanqiu and the boss whispering to each other. She watched with some curiosity but didn't ask anything.

She simply waited for Gu Nanqiu to come over, hooking her little finger around his hand.

"Mom will arrive tomorrow." As they approached their next destination, Yue Yiyue glanced at the LED display screen next to him that showed New Year's Eve dinner reservations and suddenly suggested, "Let's eat out tomorrow."

Yue Yiyue thought about it and realized that this way he could also book a table for the New Year's Eve dinner.

She felt as if she was cursed by the god of food when it came to cooking, but it wasn't appropriate for her to have her mother cook during the Lunar New Year.

She also felt that it wouldn't be appropriate to let Gu Nanqiu take over the contract.

"Once Auntie arrives, we can go grocery shopping together." Gu Nanqiu seemed to have guessed what Yue Yiyue was thinking, and she offered, "How about we make eight dishes for the New Year?"

"Or perhaps we're having hot pot at home?"

“We eat at home during the Lunar New Year, which is much better than any New Year’s Eve dinner outside. I’m willing to do anything you ask.”

Although Yiyue didn't say it, she knew that Yiyue was actually looking forward to this "reunion" festival.

It's true, Chinese New Year is really fun. The streets are bustling with activity, festive music plays in every alley, and loudspeakers are blaring their announcements.

No wonder Yue Yiyue likes this festival so much.

It wasn't in vain that she held a small meeting so that humanity could have some good holidays.

At least for the time being, some things have fallen into a deep sleep.

Passersby were carrying large and small bags of things. Gu Nanqiu glanced at them and pondered how to spend the New Year.

Generally speaking, it is customary to visit relatives during the Chinese New Year, but neither she nor Yiyue did.

But I mentioned it a long time ago, and I'd like to try it out if I have the chance.

Gu Nanqiu mentally counted the people who could make up the numbers, and Ye Qiu would definitely have to make a cameo appearance.

Xu Man was able to come by on her way, and then there was the forensic doctor who had a fairly good relationship with Yi Yue.

Mother... out of selfishness, Gu Nanqiu was reluctant to make contact with Him.

If necessary, that is, when they are preparing for human marriage, they can come.

Of course, if Yiyue doesn't like this constraint, then there's no need to meet at all.

We've gone off on a tangent.

Gu Nanqiu put aside the wedding dress design in her mind and pondered how much red envelope to give Yi Yue.

After all, she was the youngest child.

Yue Yiyue noticed that Gu Nanqiu's gaze had fallen on someone else's package: "Hmm? What's wrong? Is there anything you want now?"

"No." Gu Nanqiu looked away and smiled at Yue Yiyue: "I was wondering if we should put cilantro in the hot pot."

"Make some shrimp paste then."

"Speaking of which, there's a lemon shrimp paste that tastes pretty good. I'll make it for you tomorrow afternoon."

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The bags of snacks were put away, the house was decorated with auspicious "Fu" characters, and the beautiful glass fruit plate on the coffee table shone brilliantly under the light.

Something arching on the balcony caught Yue Yiyue's attention.

She walked to the balcony and looked down at the tentacles holding small lanterns among the green plants.

Upon noticing Yue Yiyue approaching, the tentacles paused for a moment before quietly moving closer, adopting a fawning expression to indicate that it had also contributed to the effort.

Yue Yiyue secretly glanced back and saw that Gu Nanqiu was in the kitchen and wouldn't be coming out anytime soon.

No wonder these little guys are so bold.

I bent down and kissed the tentacle, and soon the little thing, turning red, disappeared into the greenery.

The next moment, another similar one appeared in front of Yue Yiyue, holding a lantern.

The purpose was too obvious. Yue Yiyue poked the stick and said, "You must be Gu Nanqiu's superpowers. They are very powerful superpowers. It's just a pity that Gu Nanqiu seems to be afraid of scaring me and is unwilling to formally introduce you to me."

"But I still know that you belong to Gu Nanqiu."

These things had appeared in her memory before, mostly when she had completely lost control, Gu Nanqiu would secretly release them to coax her and smooth things over.

At this point, Yue Yiyue would subconsciously do as Gu Nanqiu said, and usually his hair would become shiny and look more energetic in no time.

They are like those superpowers in absurd novels that require special treatment to enhance.

Yue Yiyue tried to understand, and Yue Yiyue made an effort to respect.

She looked at the thing and poked it.

He wouldn't say he disliked it, but if he had to say he liked it... Yue Yiyue inexplicably sensed the tentacles' expectant look.

Okay, she still likes it quite a bit.

Another kiss landed swiftly: "Be careful, don't let Gu Nanqiu know—"

The tentacle nodded, and Yue Yiyue understood its meaning.

"I'm observing."

"You're really smart." Yue Yiyue smiled and touched the tentacle.

Some slippery tentacles climbed up Yue Yiyue's arm along his hand, and the suckers gently sucked on Yue Yiyue's skin.

It was warm, not cold.

I was afraid of leaving red marks from sucking, so I didn't use much force.

A few more things popped out from somewhere in the corner, trying to quietly close the door.

Yue Yiyue swiftly placed his hand on the door frame, and the tentacles instantly became listless and secretly disappeared.

It seems that these things obey Gu Nanqiu in some ways, but also seem not to obey Gu Nanqiu.

Perhaps it was because Gu Nanqiu was relatively weak that he did not have complete control over this.

Otherwise, there would be no need for that; well, you can strengthen it yourself.

Yue Yiyue rationalized all of this in her own way, since they were all old acquaintances anyway.

These things had saved her several times; she touched an unnatural bulge behind the tentacle.

In his memory, there was a rule that Yue Yiyue had been tricked into accidentally breaking, and he was chased by a monster for three miles. This tentacle secretly blocked a knife for him.

Then she... well, I forgot whether she got revenge for this, but she still gave Gu Nanqiu a reward.

But Yue Yiyue began to ponder the nature of the book he was reading.

The book contains the character Yue Yiyue, but these events are not mentioned.

Their previous missions were clearly about being wary of being assimilated by the food, and also about being careful not to become perpetually trapped in the rules due to laziness.

As food assimilation occurred to Yue Yiyue, he recalled the place he had accidentally wandered into when he was being chased by that cardboard box.

"Yiyue, what are you muttering to yourself?" Gu Nanqiu's voice suddenly approached. Yue Yiyue felt her hand loosen. She looked down at her empty arm, pulled down her sleeve, and covered the mark that the tentacle had accidentally left.

“I’m telling you, these things need to grow well. After the Spring Festival, it will be almost the beginning of spring.” Yue Yiyue turned to look at Gu Nanqiu standing in the living room: “So that they can bud and bloom.”

Yue Yiyue stood up, his legs were a little numb after squatting for a while, and waved to Gu Nanqiu in the distance: "You hung the lanterns so fast, are you done in the kitchen too?"

"Is there anywhere else they need me?"

Seeing Yue Yiyue's feigned composure, Gu Nanqiu squatted down, lifted the wide trousers of his pajamas, and pressed a few times on Yue Yiyue's calves.

Yue Yiyue instantly felt the numbness in her legs disappear completely. She looked down at Gu Nanqiu with some surprise and exclaimed, "Amazing!"

"Is it just empty praise?" Gu Nanqiu looked up at Yue Yiyue, her hand suggestively rubbing the delicate skin of Yue Yiyue's ankle, as if waiting for Yue Yiyue to show her pity.

Ten minutes later, Gu Nanqiu walked out of the balcony, satisfied, and went back into the room.

She looked down and touched the marks on her body, then casually pulled out a tentacle from the side: "How much of a red envelope did she give Yiyue?"

52000?

"Wouldn't it be too obvious if everyone just included this amount?"

"It does seem a bit obvious, so I'll put down 52,000, since I'm the one who's rightfully in charge."

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Yue Yiyue lay on the bed, somewhat excited.

I must say I was extremely excited.

I just finished discussing the Spring Festival movies with a friend I met online. We predicted which movie would have the best plot and which one would break through at the box office.

After putting down my phone, all I could think about was seeing my mom tomorrow!

Mother……

During a brief phone conversation with his mother, Yue Yiyue felt that his mother on the other end of the internet was friendly.

She was as gentle as the mother she had always dreamed of, someone who could tolerate her and protect her.

But as the meeting drew closer, Yue Yiyue became somewhat apprehensive.

What if Mom realizes that he isn't the real Yue Yiyue?

What if Mom doesn't like me?

Yue Yiyue got out of bed and sat down at the table, looking at the small box that was quietly placed there.

The memories given by this body were very vague. Yue Yiyue initially thought that she was just an NPC, so the author did not write it in detail.

But after experiencing so much, Yue Yiyue began to doubt the original work and also questioned the original existence of the original body.

Yu An had mentioned the bet before, and Yue Yiyue had given it serious thought.

Her coming into this world is very likely due to this bet.

Moreover, it's possible that Gu Nanqiu also exchanged something with the other party.

It could be a memory, or it could be something else.

This could also be one of the reasons why Gu Nanqiu has a clone.

But I really can't remember what exactly I gambled on.

I really need to go to that place after the New Year...

But now, the most important thing was for Yue Yiyue to look nervously at the clothes laid out on the chair. These were the clothes she had asked Gu Nanqiu to pick out so that she could see her mother tomorrow.

I hope she can be a decent daughter.