Then they saw the two brothers, Wei Dong and Wei Min, walk out of the small courtyard.
Unexpectedly, the two of them threw something on the ground.
After a series of short 'bang bang' sounds, Hu Meili could be heard shouting.
"After the cannons are fired, hurry back for dinner."
Jiang Si was stunned for a moment, "Did they... set off firecrackers?"
"Yeah, those are firecrackers."
Huo Tingzhou pulled her into the courtyard, explaining as they walked.
“The two brothers blew up the latrine a few times before, so now Sister Hu doesn’t dare to buy firecrackers anymore. She just buys a snap pop as a token gesture.”
Distracted by him, Jiang Si forgot about what had just happened.
After the two sat down, Uncle San looked at the perfect couple before him with satisfaction in his eyes.
Since we're all family, there's no need for so many formalities. After saying a few celebratory words, Third Uncle was the first to raise his glass.
"A new year, a new beginning, let's drink!"
"cheers!!"
Happy Lunar New Year's Eve!
Huo Tingzhou: "Which dish would you like to eat? I'll get it for you."
Jiang Si shook her head, "You don't need to worry about me, I can do it myself."
"Third Uncle Zhong, you two eat quickly."
"Okay, okay, okay—"
The meal was enjoyed by everyone, and after the meal, Huo Tingzhou got up and took the bowls and chopsticks to the kitchen.
Jiang Si was fine, so she stayed by his side and chatted with him casually.
When the two returned to the living room, the third uncle took out two bulging red envelopes from his pocket.
One was given to Jiang Si, and the other was handed to Huo Tingzhou.
Jiang Si was both amused and exasperated. "Third Uncle, I'm already such a grown-up, how can I still accept your New Year's money?"
"No matter how old you are, you're still our family's treasure. This is for you, so just take it."
Without saying a word, her third uncle stuffed the red envelope into her hand.
“This New Year’s money is meant to ward off evil spirits and ensure peace. It’s not just for the two of you; the children should have some too.”
As he spoke, he pulled out two bulging red envelopes from his pocket.
“This is a gift from Great-Grandpa to the two children. Please keep it for them.”
Jiang Si had no choice but to accept the money for the two children.
Huo Tingzhou solemnly accepted his share.
But the red seal only stayed in his hands for less than two seconds before he handed it over to Jiang Si intact.
The group chatted in the living room for a while longer, and Jiang Si originally wanted to stay up all night with them.
But she overestimated her ability to stay up all night.
It was just past nine o'clock, and she was already incredibly sleepy.
Huo Tingzhou squeezed her hand. "Go back to your room and sleep if you're tired. Your health is important."
“Yes, we’ll be there to keep watch on New Year’s Eve,” Uncle San chimed in.
Jiang Si didn't argue with herself.
She took a quick hot shower and then prepared to go to sleep.
In a hazy, half-awake state, I suddenly felt something approaching.
Jiang Si squinted and looked—
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