Bai Lu looked completely innocent: "I didn't say anything, what are you thinking?"
Yu Xiaoling then realized that Bai Lu had joked with her. Instead of being upset, she was actually a little happy.
"I'm not talking to you anymore, I need to check the number, give me the phone now."
Bai Lu generously gave it to him, and then kindly reminded him, "Check it a few more times, and don't write down random numbers, otherwise you won't be able to get through!"
Yu Xiaoling blushed and ignored her.
Xiao Wei, who was following behind counting the red envelopes, was also very happy, and the more he counted, the happier he became.
The more they demolish, the happier they become.
There are two red envelopes containing five yuan and two containing ten yuan, three containing twenty yuan, and the largest one contains one yuan.
One dollar can buy a lot of things.
What's more, there's so much money, plus five and ten yuan, all the red envelope money added up is much more than the New Year's money his mother left him and the amount of scrap he made selling over three years.
My sister-in-law is so kind!
I love my sister-in-law so much!
Xiao Wei carefully put the red envelope back in his pocket, then jogged over to Bai Lu, grabbed her sleeve, and followed her.
Bai Lu chuckled and patted his little head.
The three of them chatted and laughed as they walked to the central square.
Many neighbors had already gathered in the square, and when they saw Bailu arrive, they all greeted her.
Bai Lu responded with a smile to each of them.
Puppet shows are one of the national intangible cultural heritages and have been loved by people from ancient times to the present.
Before the Lunar New Year, Bai Lu would always go to the National Peking Opera Company with her family to watch Peking Opera performances.
The new town doesn't have live Peking Opera performances, but it does have a similarly entertaining puppet show.
Exquisitely carved wooden puppets, dressed in flowing robes and wide sleeves in traditional opera costumes, wielding broadswords and spears, transform into unique and charming female warriors with open mouths and graceful movements.
"My father has no grown son, and Mulan has no elder brother. I wish to buy a saddle and horse, and from now on, I will fight in my father's place..."
Behind the simple tent, the performer held aloft the rod of the Mulan puppet, manipulating its limbs.
Dance to showcase the cultural heritage passed down through generations.
The song expresses Mulan's loyalty, filial piety, and righteousness in joining the army in place of her father, as well as her bravery and fearlessness in fighting the enemy on the battlefield.
"Mulan Joins the Army" embodies not only Mulan's filial piety in joining the army in place of her father, but also her heroic ambition to fight for her country and her spirit of sacrifice in serving her country with utmost loyalty.
Furthermore, there is the deep bond of brotherhood.
"To protect our land, to uphold our national prestige, to safeguard our homeland—what joy is there in living, what regret in dying… Traveling thousands of miles to the battlefield, crossing mountains and passes as if flying, the northern wind carries the sound of the watchman's clapper, the cold light shines on the iron armor, generals die in a hundred battles, brave soldiers return after ten years…"
"We traveled together for twelve years, yet we never knew Mulan was a woman..."
Everyone watched and listened attentively, and when the emotional parts came, sighs of admiration rippled out.
Bai Lu was engrossed in watching when she suddenly felt a weight on her shoulder, and a warm breath descended upon her.
She turned around and, sure enough, saw that familiar handsome face, and those deep eyes that held only her.
Why are you here?
Xiao Cheng straightened the coat draped over the girl's shoulders and brushed away the stray strands of hair from her forehead with his fingertips.
He gently tucked the ear behind her ear: "The wind is picking up."
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