Finally, seeing that other people put down their brushes one after another, she waved her hand, and a pair of poems appeared on the white Kongming lantern.

'I only wish your heart is like spring, coming back once a year'

When she was writing, her mind was full of Jiang Shanhe. To be honest, not just now, she was thinking about Jiang Shanhe all day today.

I don’t know what he is doing, whether he is wearing warm clothes, whether he has good food to eat, whether he is setting off firecrackers, whether there is anyone to accompany him to celebrate the New Year…

I put down the brush, blew away the ink gently, looked at these two lines of poetry, and sighed silently. The temporary separation is only for a longer stay together.

Only after the ink on it had dried up, was it taken out with everyone else.

When we came to the yard, we saw people holding up Kongming lanterns. One person helped to light them while another slowly lifted them up. Then the Kongming lanterns flew up to the sky with the hot steam. We watched the Kongming lanterns, each carrying wishes and hopes, slowly rise up.

I don't know when a lot of them have been flying in the sky, flashing and looking very beautiful.

Several people worked together to release all the Kongming lanterns. The magnificent sight of a group of Kongming lanterns rising at the same time was something you would not regret if you could see it in your lifetime.

Several people looked up at the unique beauty in the sky together, until the Kongming lanterns mixed with the other large forces and floated away into the distance, then they regained their composure and rubbed their stiff necks.

At this moment, the sound of gongs and drums suddenly came from the village, and it became very lively.

Several people looked at each other, obviously not knowing the reason, and then walked outside together.

Taohua Village at this time was unusually bright, with lights on in every household and some even hanging lanterns at their doorsteps.

Xiaoguo’s is one of them.

When they came outside, they found that not only they had come out, but other families had also stuck their heads out.

"Sister Xiaoguo, what other celebrations are there in your village?"

Ruyi liked this very much. She ran outside immediately and looked towards the source of the sound in the distance.

"I don't know." Xiao Guo shook her head. She really didn't know.

Before they could figure out what was going on, the noise gradually got closer, and there was a chorus of cheers and applause, and the people at the door were even more confused.

When they were about to go forward to find out what was going on after discussing it, a large force arrived.

"Mom! Dancing lion! Dancing lion!!"

A loud and exciting scream suddenly rang out.

After hearing this, Xiaoguo and his friends also shouted excitedly. It turned out that there was such an activity in the village, the lion dance performance.

As the lion dance and gong and drum teams arrived at Xiaoguo's door, they could see clearly that the whole village was following them, otherwise why would it be so lively.

Just as several people were concentrating on watching the performance, the old village chief came to Xiaoguo and waved to her.

Fortunately, Xiaoguo had good eyesight and saw the old village chief in the lion dance. He pointed at himself in confusion and asked, "Looking for me?"

The old village chief smiled and nodded, it's you!

Xiaoguo avoided the crowd and walked towards him. At this time, Qin Anming saw her movement and pulled her back. Because the surrounding environment was noisy, they could only communicate with their eye contact.

Xiaoguo saw him and pointed to where the old village chief was.

Qin Anming looked over there, nodded in understanding, let go of her arm, and signaled her with his eyes to come back quickly.

Xiaoguo understood and nodded.

Then they walked towards the old village chief and chose a relatively quiet place.

"What happened to the village chief?"

Seeing him hesitant, Xiaoguo spoke first.

The old village chief exhaled a breath of foul air, then said with a determined look, "I heard that your family bought some big fireworks this year, so I was wondering if I could..."

Having said that, I feel embarrassed to continue.

This kind of freeloading behavior is really shameful, but this year is really special and there is really no other way.

Xiaoguo didn't quite understand what he was saying. She didn't quite understand what he was trying to do, and she also heard from someone that her family had big fireworks.

Seeing that Xiaoguo didn't quite understand, the old village chief gave it a go. After all, he had already opened his mouth once, so he was not afraid to say it again.

"It's like this. Every year, we set off fireworks for the villagers to watch. But this year, the village is in a difficult situation, so I was thinking if I could borrow your fireworks to set off for the villagers to watch..."

Xiaoguo chuckled and shook her head after hearing this. She thought it was something else, but it turned out to be this.

When the old village chief saw her shaking her head, he felt a chill in his heart. It seemed that the village would break its promise to the villagers this year.

"Of course it's okay."

Finding a way out of a desperate situation, and turning sadness into joy, this is how he feels at the moment.

Seeing his disbelieving expression, Xiaoguo nodded in affirmation, saying that it was not a big deal and that she had released it anyway and the whole village would be able to see it.

"I will release it on time in the middle of midnight."

After she finished speaking, she was ready to go back, but the old village chief immediately stopped her and shook his head, "No, no, no."

"?"

What? Isn't it the custom here to celebrate the New Year at exactly midnight?

"We have to take it to the grain field to set it off because it's right in the center of the village. If we set it off at your home, it's a bit too remote and the whole village won't be able to see the complete big fireworks, so it's not a good idea."

The old village chief had a look on his face that said "thank you for your help", which made Xiaoguo feel sad. He was so old, and still worked hard for the villagers. It was really hard work, so what reason did she have to not agree?

But she had one more request.

"You say." The old village chief swallowed, his heart pounding. He looked at her nervously, not knowing what request she would make.

"It's nothing, actually..." Xiao Guo looked at the lively scene not far away and chuckled, "We have to set off the big fireworks ourselves."

"Okay! That's a must!"

The old village chief heaved a sigh of relief. It was a very simple matter and it was only right. He was very grateful that people could lend the fireworks to the village.

After confirming the time, Xiaoguo returned to her home and watched the lion dance for a while. When the main force left, everyone in her group except herself followed the lion dance force. Even Zhuangzhuang held Qin Anming's hand to watch the excitement.

Xiaoguo himself didn't like to join in the fun, so he didn't go.

Back in the yard, looking at the only huge firework among the firecrackers, she realized that there was a reason why she made that request just now.

Qin Anming's mood has never calmed down since the moment she saw the big fireworks. She has been looking forward to the moment when she can light it herself, so she asked them to light it themselves.

If Qin Anming couldn't click it, he would definitely feel uncomfortable.

The lion dance performance lasted longer than they had expected. After boiling water for tea, they came back with great interest, discussing something as they walked.

Seeing how happy they were, Xiaoguo was also happy. After they sat down, she told them what the old village chief had just told her.

When the topic of borrowing fireworks first came up, Qin Anming's heart jumped into his throat, but when it came to the point where he could light them himself, he immediately came back to square one. As long as he could light them himself, it would be fine. If he didn't light them, he would regret it for the whole year.

Thanks again to Xiaoguo for giving him this opportunity.

Xiaoguo smiled at him. She really didn't understand his hobby of lighting fireworks. Is this also an addiction?

A few people ate, drank, played and had a great time. They did not feel bored because there was no Spring Festival Gala. Instead, people became closer to each other.

Staying up all night symbolizes driving away all evil plagues and diseases, and looking forward to a prosperous new year.

In ancient times, staying up all year round had two meanings.

Elderly people stay up all night to say goodbye to the old year, which means cherishing time. Young people stay up all night to prolong their parents' life.