During this period, Kangxi also bought a pretty nice house in Hengdian. It's a detached house with a large yard and a terrace, making it very convenient for getting around. Mingxiu has been thinking about how to decorate it these days.

Before she knew it, it was already Chinese New Year. Mingxiu had no relatives, so now that she had money, she would send some money or gifts to the orphanage she had been in before, including food, drinks, clothes, and other necessities. The people in the orphanage had been very kind to her, and since she was now in their place, it was only right that she do these things. However, Mingxiu herself hadn't visited the orphanage many times.

Kangxi has basically severed all ties with the Ye family, except for Lin Lin. However, Lin Lin is a career woman and her business is mostly in the United States, so she rarely comes back. This year, she sent gifts back during the Chinese New Year and made a phone call, but she is not coming back.

Therefore, only Mingxiu and Kangxi will be celebrating the Lunar New Year this year.

"Let's go shopping. This is the first time we've celebrated the New Year in this house, so we should dress up nicely," said Mingxiu, who was bundled up tightly by Kangxi, wearing a long down jacket and black boots.

Kangxi nodded. He was wearing a black fleece-lined down sweatshirt underneath a cotton-padded jacket and matching black palace-style trousers. The two of them drove straight to the supermarket.

"Let's buy red paper again this year. You can write it down when you get back. We'll also buy firecrackers, melon seeds, and snacks." Mingxiu led the Kangxi people to buy each item one by one, referring to the list she had written before they left. After they had bought everything, the trunk was already full.

"Oh my, young couple, you're back from shopping. You've bought quite a lot." Mingxiu and Kangxi ran into the old man next door as they returned. The old man was dressed in a red Tang suit, looking very festive, and he was also wearing a matching hat. He greeted Mingxiu and Kangxi.

"Hello, Grandpa. Are you getting ready to go out? It's almost Chinese New Year, so you need to prepare some things for the holiday," Mingxiu said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, my unfilial sons are back. They're here to take me out to eat. If you ask me, I'd rather eat at home. Eating out is so uncomfortable," the old man said impatiently, thinking of his children.

“Grandpa, you have to be more understanding. The children are doing this for you. It’s too much trouble to come back and clean up. It’s not good for you to get tired. It’s much more convenient to eat out. Besides, it’s lively and bustling outside. It’s good to go out and see the sights,” Mingxiu continued.

“That makes sense. There are too many children. If they all come over, it will be too noisy. If they break my things, I will be heartbroken. Let’s go out to eat. Xiao Ye, wait for me to come back. We still have time to play chess together.” The old man said to Kangxi.