—The sun and moon rise and fall freely in the mountains, while the floating clouds in the sky remain untouched by right or wrong.
Its meaning is unrestrained and simple, aiming to wish people to be like the sun and moon in the mountains, or the floating clouds in the sky, coming and going freely and carefree.
The second piece features slightly different handwriting, exhibiting a refined and elegant style reminiscent of the Jiangnan region. The couplet reads:
Spring breezes awaken the grass and trees, and gentle air fills the mountains and rivers.
Xiao Wujie held Chu Liyue's arm, his voice as gentle and moving as flowing water: "This was written by Sister Qingyi, selected from 'Merging Yellow Grass'. The style and artistic conception are fresh and elegant, refreshing the heart."
Chu Liyue nodded slightly, then shifted her gaze to the last picture:
May the heavens add years to your life and may spring fill the universe with blessings.
This is a very common couplet, which has been passed down for a long time, and its meaning is simple and unadorned.
After going through many trials, he and Chu Liyue have now been happily together for three years.
Without a second thought, Xiao Wujie picked up his brush and wrote, his strokes flowing seamlessly and swiftly, a complete and effortless work.
Chu Liyue's eyes darkened for a moment, her fingers gently stroking Xiao Wujie's waist, and she spoke in a low, cold voice:
"This one, please."
What do you think, sweetheart?
Xiao Wujie hugged her, buried his face in her chest, and said in a soft voice, "I like this one too."
This is his truest wish.
The group had a simple lunch of dumplings, but the real highlight was the New Year's Eve dinner in the evening.
The manor was brightly decorated and dazzling.
Inside the main house, crystal chandeliers hang from the high ceiling, their countless facets refracting a soft and enchanting glow. On the retro-styled, ornate round table, delicacies from land and sea waft their aroma far and wide.
The group gathered together, with Xiao Wujie and Chu Liyue at the head of the group, Lu Zhufeng, Ai Ruoman, Yun Mo, and Chu Wan on the left, and Lin Qingyi, Chu Nanfeng, and Leng Ruxue on the right, plus a little cub.
All those who were supposed to come arrived, and nothing changed.
Everyone's face was beaming with smiles, and all eyes were turned to Xiao Wujie and Chu Liyue at the head of the table.
Chu Liyue rose gracefully, raised her wine glass, her voice noble and aloof, mature:
"A thousand sails return, and you are still here."
"New Year's Eve, welcoming the new year."
May you be happy every year and may everything go smoothly.
She turned to look at Xiao Wujie. The lights were dazzling, and the heat was intense, which should have blurred her vision, but their eyes were perfectly clear to each other.
Life is a long journey. Happy New Year, sister. I want to stay with you forever.
Having you is enough, my darling, may everything go well for you, I will love you until the end of time.
Everyone raised their glasses and drank, fireworks filled the sky outside the window, and the New Year's bell rang.
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