Chapter 430 Celebrating the New Year
The group hurried up from the basement, and the sounds coming from outside became even clearer.
Outside the large floor-to-ceiling windows of the fighting arena
Clusters of colorful flowers bloom in the distant night sky!
The dazzling display instantly relaxed everyone's tense mood.
"Oh, it was fireworks!"
"Yes, the New Year is just around the corner. This year, fireworks are allowed in various cities, and some people can't wait to get things going early!"
"Ha! That's really something. I'm used to fighting and killing all the time. Hearing this noise out of the blue gave me quite a fright. I thought we were about to start another fight!"
Everyone laughed and joked easily.
Wen Ni gazed silently at the dazzling beauty, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Yes, once you live in peace and quiet for too long, you will forget that there is only one China, but there are many countries like Sapele and Burma that are in the midst of war!
The people there never knew that the smoke from the corpses could bloom into such exquisite flowers.
"What's so lively about the New Year?" Xi Yun said coldly as she turned around, her mood low. "It's just getting another year older, while the people who used to stay by my side are leaving one by one. Things change, and only I know the bitterness and sweetness of life!"
"Yes... Speaking of which, in previous years, there were Grandpa Lu and Master Lu at home during the Spring Festival, but this year only Master Lu is left..." Qin Yuan murmured sadly.
"Say less!" Bei Tuo glared at them, then cautiously glanced at Lu Jinye.
Wen Ni also turned her head to the side.
I saw Lu Jinye's profile as he looked up at the fireworks.
No matter how beautiful or lively the fireworks were, they couldn't hide the loneliness and melancholy emanating from him!
She stepped forward and stood beside him.
Warm fingertips threaded through his five fingers, interlocking tightly.
He was startled, then looked down and met her faint smile. No words were needed; at that moment, she was like fireworks blooming in his eyes!
Their shadows lean on each other, gradually overlapping, giving each other boundless strength.
New Year's Eve is approaching.
Every household was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and everywhere was filled with festive red.
"Xiao Bao, put up a few more paper-cut window decorations on this side of the window! Put up lots of them, it'll be festive!"
"Okay, Dad!"
Wearing red panda pajamas, Xiao Xiaobao bounced over, picked up the decorations on the table, and left.
In the back kitchen, Li Yuanchang, wearing a red apron, handed a plate of freshly fried sweet and sour pork to Xiao Weilai.
"Brother Xiao, the family reunion dinner is just around the corner, where are those guys?"
"Who knows? Everyone's busy."
Xiao Weilai served the dishes and said with a smile, "But there's no rush, let's eat together after they're done!"
"Tang Zi is going to perform at the Spring Festival Gala. She won't be back until at least 11 o'clock after her performance." Wen Ni came out of the room and happened to hear them talking, so she reminded them, "She won't make it for dinner, but she can make it for dumplings."
"Alright, I'll make a lot more dumplings! Oh, just thinking about meeting a big star makes me so excited I'm almost forgetting how salty the dishes are!" Li Yuanchang smiled, revealing two big black teeth.
Xiao Weilai nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, I'm a little nervous too."
"You see such a big star like Brother Lu every day, and you guys still haven't gotten over it?" Xiao Cheng said with a smile while chopping vegetables nearby. He turned to look at his sister, his eyes widened in surprise, and then he exclaimed in amazement, "Sister! You look so beautiful today!"
"Wow! So beautiful!" Xiao Weilai was stunned for a moment.
"Oh my gosh!!! It's so beautiful I almost cut my hand!" Li Yuanchang exclaimed even more dramatically.
Wen Ni smiled helplessly at their amusement, "You guys, don't be so exaggerated!"
Last time she went to the company to see Lu Jinye, Tang Zi told her to dress wildly and sexily, but she ended up looking like a tough, rebellious girl going to a fight. After coming back, she felt that Tang Zi's taste wasn't very reliable, so she decided to do some research herself before dressing up like this.
She wore a simple white and pink flowing halter dress, paired with her slightly wavy shoulder-length hair.
Bright eyes and white teeth, with a touch of pale pink jelly on her lips.
She looks so pure and beautiful, which is completely different from her usual strong and mature style!
"Wouldn't this make Brother Lu swoon?" Wen Cheng exclaimed without reservation, "My sister rarely dresses up, but when she does, she's absolutely stunning!"
"Xiao Cheng, I've noticed your speaking style is starting to sound more and more like your cousin's!" Li Yuanchang chuckled. "But it's straightforward enough! I like it!"
"Hahaha!"
The 100-square-meter home was filled with joy and laughter, a truly heartwarming scene.
"Knock knock knock!" A knocking sound came at the door.
"We were just talking when this person arrived!" Xiao Weilai, hunched over, volunteered. "Come on, come on! I'll open the door! Let's see who it is!"
"Happy New Year's Eve, Brother Xiao!"
As soon as the door opened, Song Yanfeng, a tall man dressed in a white sweater and trousers, popped out with a bright smile on his face. He held up the gift box in his hand and said, "I bought some fruit, let's all eat together!"
“I already told you, you don’t need to buy anything.” Wen Ni took the item and glared at Song Yanfeng. “If you dare to spend money again next time, I won’t invite you to come along.”
"Yes, yes, I'll do whatever you say, boss." Song Yanfeng entered the room, grinning as he changed his shoes. "I just happened to see them for sale on the street, so I bought them on the spot."
"I'll let you off the hook this time." Wen Ni took the fruit gift box from his hand, half-jokingly.
The unrest on the Myanmar-Burma border has temporarily subsided, and the troops have been given a rare short leave.
Leng Feng and Long Ren went home for the New Year, while Song Yanfeng, an orphan, had nowhere to go. He was always on missions during the New Year, usually spending it with his comrades, including Wen Ni. This year, he finally got a holiday, so Wen Ni invited him to join them!
After Song Yanfeng changed his shoes, his tall figure stepped aside to cover the crack in the door.
Wen Ni then noticed that there was a group of people following behind him...
The man standing at the front was wearing a gray, fitted shirt that fit him perfectly without any unnecessary embellishments, showcasing his sexy figure with broad shoulders and a narrow waist!
Coupled with his handsome yet aloof face and seemingly ascetic and cold aura, he is even more tempting to take a second look!
Lu Jinye really does look best in light colors.
As Wen Ni thought this, she turned her eyes slightly and looked at the five-year-old girl that Lu Jinye was holding in his right arm.
The girl had two small braids, wore a floral dress, had big eyes, and slightly dark skin. Her appearance was as delicate as that of a girl from Xinjiang, full of exotic charm!
"Sister Wen Ni!"
"Hales".
Wen Ni smiled and took the girl from Lu Jinye's arms.
Hales has now been adopted by Lu Zhenbang and Lan Tian, and has become the youngest young lady in the Lu family.
"Happy New Year's Eve!" Qin Yuan and Baron followed behind, carrying many bags and packages.
Xi Yun and Bei Tuo also came at the invitation.
Xiao Weilai helped them pack their things.
Wen Ni turned around and looked at Lu Jinye and Song Yanfeng, who had each occupied one end of the dining table as soon as they entered, and were now miles apart...
"Did you two come from the same place?" she asked.
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