0084 New Year
The television was filled with festive songs, but Jiang Jifan was so engrossed in grabbing red envelopes that he didn't pay any attention to the seemingly lively Spring Festival Gala.
Watching the Spring Festival Gala on New Year's Eve is just a formality; almost no one is truly interested in it.
Jiang Jifan found the sketches and crosstalk performances he couldn't appreciate the most in previous years to be as boring as ever. After watching the whole show, the most interesting thing was actually that comedic actor who sang one line and danced two.
The hosts on the screen were counting down in unison, which made her long-calm heart involuntarily excited.
"3,2,1..."
"Happy New Year!!"
Fireworks burst open outside the window, followed by bursts of fireworks and firecrackers.
Suddenly, a stereo red envelope sound effect came from the phone.
She clicked on it and saw it was a message from Tantai Qing.
"Happy New Year, Ji Fan."
Then below is the New Year's red envelope he gave himself, containing 88,000 yuan.
Jiang Jifan didn't stand on ceremony with him, accepted the money, and then gave him back 66,000 yuan.
Tantai Qing indicated that he had already accepted her red envelope in his heart, and before she could even speak, he eagerly made a video call.
The firecrackers outside the window were deafening. Jiang Jifan could never stand such loud noises. She frowned and covered one ear. Only when the firecrackers gradually subsided and only the uneven sounds of fireworks remained did she let go of her ear and smile slightly at the man in the gray cashmere sweater in the camera lens, who looked as gentle and refined as jade.
"Let me show you our fireworks."
The camera shifts, and clusters of dazzling fireworks bloom one after another in the smoky night sky.
Unlike unregulated and underdeveloped rural towns, City B, which pursues ecological civilization, implemented a "fireworks ban" years ago. The city is strictly controlled, and apart from some attractions celebrating the New Year, there is almost no trace of fireworks in the city.
Although small places are underdeveloped, they also possess a freedom and joy that cannot be contained in first-tier cities.
Tantai Qing was actually not very interested in fireworks, but in order not to disturb her enjoyment, he cooperated and quietly watched them.
"Is it pretty?" she asked.
"It looks good," he replied with a smile.
"Now that we've seen the fireworks, can I see you next?"
Jiang Jifan drew the curtains, blocking out the joyous scene outside the window, and turned the camera around at his request.
In the photos, she wears light makeup and a red off-shoulder fitted sweater, showcasing her beautiful shoulder and neck lines and delicate, radiant skin.
She suddenly remembered something and said to him, "Wait a minute."
Then I put my phone on the bed and left.
Tantai Qing didn't understand, but he still sat there patiently waiting.
"alright."
When she returned, her lips, which were originally a pale color, had been painted a wine red, the same as the sweater she was wearing, which made her skin look even more like porcelain.
In that instant, Tantai Qing suddenly understood what it meant to "dress up for the one who appreciates you".
Jiang Jifan saw the undisguised amazement and love in his eyes, smiled smugly, and then picked up her phone to find a few of the best angles.
Looking at her radiant and beautiful reflection in the camera lens, she couldn't help but boast, "So pretty..."
Tantai Qing liked her straightforwardness and frankness. Upon hearing this, the corners of his mouth curved up, and a gentle tenderness appeared in his eyes.
"Yes, you've always been this beautiful."
Jiang Jifan rested her chin on her hand, smiled sweetly, and gently tapped his handsome face in the camera lens with her fingertip, "Mr. Dan, you're not bad either."
In fact, he has a very typical Chinese face, with thick eyebrows, phoenix eyes, a straight nose, a narrow but not pointed face, and lips of moderate thickness. Coupled with his calm and composed temperament, he appears to be "full of righteousness".
So much so that she sometimes finds it hard to connect the lustful man in bed with the man she knows in everyday life.
"Where are you now?" Jiang Jifan asked curiously, noticing that the background behind him didn't look like the house they lived in.
“At home,” he said.
"I don't want to go back to our home without you."
The words "our home" sounded especially warm coming from his mouth, even giving her a strange feeling.
It's as if she's the heartless woman who abandoned her husband and went back to her parents' home.
The man's eyes revealed a hint of pitifulness and loneliness, perfectly expressing his current thoughts.
Here we go again. Jiang Jifan chuckled lightly, not exposing his little trick.
"I'll be back soon, you..."
"Young Master, Madam wants you to come down..."
Her words were interrupted when he turned his head to glance at the person who had come in and replied, "I know, wait a moment."
Tantai Qing turned around and explained to her that several guests had come downstairs, and Dong Lijun had asked him to go down and entertain them.
"Although I really want you to come back to me right away, I still hope you can have a lot of fun during your time at home."
"I'll be waiting for you at home, Ji Fan."
He was always so sincere. Jiang Jifan looked at him and her heart softened completely. She suddenly had an urge to book a plane ticket and fly back to his side immediately.
However, she eventually managed to suppress it.
"Okay." She whispered "I love you," not caring whether he heard her or not, and then smiled and said, "Go on, young master."
Tantai Qing reluctantly hung up the phone.
Jiang Jifan held her phone thoughtfully, but her thoughts were soon interrupted by a series of loud knocks on the door.
"Auntie, what are you doing in there? Come out and play with my sparklers!"
She put down her phone and replied loudly, "Okay, I'm coming!"
Author: I'll be very busy for the next month, so I can only manage to update regularly. I'll try my best to maintain a good habit. It's been a while since I've asked for prayer beads. I'll make a small request tonight, haha.
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