Chapter 174: Celebrating the New Year of Reunion

Passersby passing by couldn't help but curl their lips when they saw the look on their faces, but they didn't care.

Because the New Year is filled with joy, and what sticks to it is the warmth and expectation hidden deep in the heart. It is like an invisible bond that tightly connects every relative, lover, and friend related to you, and together weaves a unique memory belonging to this season, so that everyone in it can feel the infinite yearning for a better life.

…After returning home, Wen Shuzhou and Wen Miao took a shower together, then went upstairs and fell asleep in each other’s arms.

In the following days, Wen Shuzhou was very busy. Wen Miao went to the welfare home and delivered all the New Year's goods and decorations he had purchased so that they could have a good New Year.

"Wen Miao, you brought so many things here again. It must have cost you a lot of money, right?" The old dean was filled with emotion.

There are five or six children who are as promising as Wen Miao among the children who have left the welfare home, but there is really no one who comes to bring food and accompany the children as often as Wen Miao! But the old director also knows that he can't ask too much of them, and they also come to bring New Year's goods every year during the Chinese New Year. No matter what, they have not forgotten their roots, and people should know how to be content! Otherwise, they are just asking for trouble!

The next day, early in the morning, Wen Shuzhou went to the company, Wen Qingzhou and Ran Yu were busy making announcements, Wen Miao tidied up the house and was about to take Wangwang and Huihui out for a walk, but she received a call from Tang Jue again.

"Officer Tang?"

"Wen Miao, I need your help with something. Are you free right now? Can you come over now?" Tang Jue said with a hint of urgency in his voice.

"It's okay. I'll be there right away." Wen Miao hung up the phone, half bent down and silently took off Wangwang's leash.

"Woof woof..." Wangwang was immediately dissatisfied and snorted twice at Wenmiao.

"Okay, okay, I'll give it to you next time!" Wen Miao pursed her lips and reached out to rub Wangwang's furry head.

“Woof woof…” Wangwang felt aggrieved.

…

"Wen Miao, are you here?" A police officer was pacing anxiously at the door of the police station. When he saw Wen Miao coming, he hurriedly dragged him to the office where Captain Tang was.

"Captain Tang, they're coming!"

"Wen Miao, she's here!" Tang Jue looked up and saw Wen Miao and said hurriedly.

"Can this video be repaired?"

"Are you here? Come and sit down!" The video repair expert from last time greeted Wen Miao with a smile.

"Video? The same as the previous ones?" Wen Miao suddenly thought of something!

"Yes, someone just delivered it." Tang Jue nodded and glanced towards the door.

"Yes, that's him."

"Pei Zhuang?" Wen Miao recognized him immediately!

"It's you?" Pei Zhuang was about to leave after registering, but unexpectedly bumped into Wen Miao.

"Do you two know each other?" Tang Jue asked doubtfully.

"Yes, I have." Wen Miao told the truth.

"I've met him before. Please say hello to Mr. Wen for me. I have something else to do in the store, so I'll go back first. Come and visit me when you have time!" Pei Zhuang said with a curved lip and a smile.

"Okay." Wen Miao responded.

"Well, let's go."

"How did he get this thing?" Wen Miao muttered to himself.

"They said they didn't know who hid it in the store, but they found it during the cleanup just before the New Year!" Tang Jue replied.

"Oh, let's watch the video!" Wen Miao didn't say anything else. There is a confidentiality system in the police station. If he said anything more, it would seem that he was immature.

"How is it? Can it be repaired?" Tang Jue asked with concern.

"Yes, but it will take time!" Wen Miao said seriously.

"It's good that it can be repaired." Tang Jue felt relieved.

Since the video this time was more seriously damaged than the last time, Wen Miao had lunch at the police station and didn't let go of the mouse until mid-afternoon.

"I'm tired and my hands are sore." Wen Miao shook his half-stiff wrist and stood up.

"Thank you for your hard work. Here's the milk tea I just bought. Give me a cup!" Tang Jue handed a cup of hot milk tea to Wen Miao.

"Sure." Wen Miao was really thirsty. After taking a sip of milk tea, he felt a lot better.

...The first thing he did after returning was to go upstairs to sleep. He was sleepy. If Wangwang's barking hadn't woken him up, he might not have woken up!

"Wangwang, what's wrong?" When Wen Miao opened his eyes, the light in the bedroom had completely dimmed.

"I slept until this hour."

"Are you sleeping till now? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" The door was pushed open, and Wen Shuzhou appeared beside the bed.

"No, I'm just tired." Wen Miao said in a hoarse voice.

"What did you do? Why are you so tired?" Wen Shuzhou sat down at the head of the bed, stretched out his long arms, and picked the person up.

"I didn't do anything. Why did you come back so early today?" Wen Miao thought about it but still didn't tell the truth.

"I'm done with my work, so I came back to accompany you!" Wen Shuzhou rubbed the kid's head with his chin, and said with a smile on his lips.

"Well, Shuzhou, you are so nice. What do you want to eat? I'll make it." Wen Miao moved and wanted to get out of bed.

"No need to do it, I'll go to Yunjianlaike to pack some food." Wen Shuzhou hugged the child, kissed him on the forehead, and said softly.

"Are you eating now?"

"Yeah, eat."

"Okay, then I'll carry you down." Wen Shuzhou said with a doting smile.

"Shuzhou, I..."

Before Wen Miao could finish her words, her body was already suspended in the air, and she quickly hugged Wen Shuzhou's neck.

"It's done!" Wen Shuzhou shook the man twice in a good mood.

"Book Boat..."

"Hahaha……"

... In a few days, New Year's Eve came. On this day, every household was immersed in the busyness and joy of preparing for the New Year, especially the traditional custom of pasting Spring Festival couplets, which undoubtedly added a strong touch to the festive atmosphere.

Just in the early morning, as soon as the sky started to turn pale, the Wen family’s yard became bustling.

Wen Tingzhu got up early, wearing a neat Tang suit, holding a brush covered with paste in his hand, with an expectant smile on his face. Shui Ran beside him was carefully arranging pairs of red Spring Festival couplets, which were either written with auspicious blessings or depicting beautiful visions for the coming year. Every word and sentence revealed people's yearning for a new life and respect for traditional culture.

"Dad, Mom, we can do these things. Why did you two get involved? And don't we have to use glue to paste the couplets? Why do we need paste?" Wen Qingzhou asked with a puzzled look.

"Your dad said that it would create more atmosphere if you use homemade paste to paste the couplets yourself." Shui Ran said with a glance in her eyes.

"Come, wipe the door frame again. We need a new look in the new year!" Although the door frame had been swept and was very clean, Shui Ran still handed a wet rag to Wen Tingzhu on the ladder.

"Okay." Wen Tingzhu took the rag and wiped the door lintel and door frame carefully, as if saying a complete farewell to the dust on it.

"Dad, Mom, you guys come down, I'll do it!" Wen Shuzhou said worriedly.

"Yes, uncle and aunt, we can take care of these things." Wen Miao also said.

"Brother, let me do it!" Wen Qingzhou volunteered to climb the ladder.

"OK."

Shui Ran was fixing the upper end of the Spring Festival couplets, while Wen Tingzhu carefully used a brush to evenly apply a layer of paste on the back of the couplets, and then gave it to Wen Qingzhou.

"It's done."

"Don't worry, Dad!" Wen Qingzhou firmly pasted the couplet on the door frame, and then pressed it gently to ensure that every word was smooth and wrinkle-free.

"Oops, it's crooked. Move it a little to the left." Shui Ran was directing from the side, with a smile in her eyes.

"Let me do it!" Wen Qingzhou heard this and quickly adjusted himself, but unfortunately he was not tall enough, so Ran Yu also came to help.

"Okay." Only when Wen Tingzhu and Shui Ran nodded in satisfaction was the pasting of a pair of Spring Festival couplets considered complete.

Then, several people worked together to paste the Spring Festival couplets and banners on the other side. The whole gate was instantly decorated with joy and full of festive atmosphere.

On New Year's Eve, the whole city is immersed in warmth and joy. Every household is brightly lit, warm and cozy, performing scenes of heartwarming reunions.

On the balcony inside the house, several red lanterns were hung high, emitting a soft and festive light. In the center of the living room, a large round table was carefully arranged, and it was filled with a variety of delicacies, from traditional braised fish and beef in soy sauce to innovative fruit platters, colorful glutinous rice balls, and celery dumplings. Each dish embodied the family's hard work and love, and the aroma was overflowing, making people salivate.

At this moment, Wen Tingzhu sat in the main seat with a kind smile on his face, his eyes sparkling with satisfaction and relief for the family reunion. The New Year's Eve party was playing on TV, and the actor playing the Red Army was holding a yellowed photo album and telling stories of previous years to the children and grandchildren sitting around him. Those memories about growth, struggle and love were particularly moving on this special night.

Shui Ran would pass the hot dishes that had just been served to her four sons from time to time, muttering to herself.

"Eat more. These are all your favorites."

Her face was filled with a happy smile, which showed her endless love and care for her family.

"Mom, don't just focus on us, eat too." Wen Qingzhou put a large piece of fish into Shuiran's plate.

"Okay, okay, okay..." Shui Ran was relieved that her son had grown up.

Ran Yu took the opportunity to record this rare reunion moment with his mobile phone. The singing and piano music at the party intertwined together, accompanied by small performances, adding more fun and color to this New Year's Eve dinner.

Outside the window, the sound of firecrackers and the light of fireworks remind people that the New Year is getting closer.

"After dinner, let's go set off fireworks!" Wen Miao jumped up excitedly and was eager to try.

"Okay." Wen Shuzhou agreed immediately. He had already prepared fireworks and other things.

"Eat first."

"good."

In the house, time seemed to stand still, leaving only the pure and warm companionship of family members.

"Cheers, may the coming year be safe and smooth!"

Everyone raised their glasses and wished their families health, safety and happiness in the new year, and that the beauty of this reunion would last forever. Their every smile, every word, every hug showed the most beautiful interpretation of the word "home".

"Woof woof..." Wangwang, who was chewing the meat, barked twice, also welcoming the New Year.

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