Chapter 95 Exclusive Fireworks
The family members took turns saying auspicious words and then sat around the table to eat their New Year's Eve dinner.
There's only one day like this a year, and Yan Chaoqing didn't restrict Yu Zhouxing, letting him and the two old men go out for a good drink. Lu Minghe didn't like baijiu, but he insisted on joining the baijiu king competition with a bottle of red wine.
Fu Yanle felt lightheaded just from the smell of alcohol. He rubbed his stomach and secretly reached for Yu Jingchen's hand, about to say something, when suddenly several fireworks burst in the sky outside the courtyard. Fu Yanle's eyes lit up, and he said, "Brother Chen, I want to set them off too!"
"I'll take you there." Yu Jingchen grasped Fu Yanle's hand in return. "I've made preparations."
Fu Yanle stood up excitedly and asked Yan Chaoqing, "Mom, let's go set off fireworks together!"
"How could that be?" Yan Chaoqing said with a smile, "I won't go. I have to stay here and look after these drunkards. I can't let them get drunk. You guys go have fun!"
“Okay, it’s alright, Mom can see from here.” Fu Yanle waved and walked quickly outside with Yu Jingchen.
As he walked, he asked, "Which one did you buy?"
Yu Jingchen said, "I didn't buy many, just fireworks and sparklers. As for those things that could easily hurt my hands, I didn't buy any."
The area around the old house is in the suburbs, where fireworks and firecrackers are allowed. After the two went outside, they saw two children standing in front of a house in the distance, playing with small objects, while their parents were setting off fireworks.
Yu Jingchen placed the box at his feet, turned around, and touched Fu Yanle's face. "Are you cold?"
"I've put on some hand warmers, I'm not cold." Fu Yanle squatted down, took out fireworks from the box, stood up, and chose a spot. "Brother, I'm the foundation, you're the motivation!"
Yu Jingchen smiled, walked over and nudged Fu Yanle's buttock with the back of his foot, "Get away from me."
"Okay!" Fu Yanle quickly stepped behind Yu Jingchen, found a safe spot, and took out his phone to take a picture.
Yu Jingchen took out a lighter, bent down to light the fireworks, and strode back to Fu Yanle's side.
Sparks flew into the sky, illuminating the night sky with a dazzling display of light. Fu Yanle forgot to take pictures; he watched the fireworks dissipate, revealing a small dog in the air.
“When I saw you again when you were three years old, I felt that you were just like an abandoned puppy, pitiful and timid, yet gritting your teeth at strangers. You were so cute,” Yu Jingchen said. “The thing I regret most in my life is that I didn’t bring you home back then.”
“If you had taken me home, we might have grown up together and become brothers, instead of ending up like this. We might still have ended up like this, but I might not have become the old man’s grandson.” Fu Yanle looked at the streaks of light on the horizon. “Fate has been decided. Don’t regret it or feel sorry for yourself. Every choice has a result.”
He took out another firework and handed it to Yu Jingchen, saying, "Keep setting it off, this time I have to take a picture!"
"Okay." Yu Jingchen reached out and took it, set the firework tube in the same spot, and lit it with a lighter.
A streak of red light shot into the sky with lightning speed, then exploded with a "bang" the next second. Rose bushes were planted on the horizon, crashing straight into Fu Yanle's heart, as if confessing their love to him.
This is a firework gift from Yu Jingchen, just for him.
Yu Jingchen looked at Fu Yanle's profile, bent down and took out two sparklers, put them in Fu Yanle's hand and said, "Be careful, I'll help you light them."
“Okay!” Fu Yanle immediately stretched out his arm.
Yu Jingchen walked behind him, holding Fu Yanle's wrist with one hand and pressing the lighter with the other. The flame licked the sparkler, and a few seconds later, a cluster of white-gold sparks burst out. Fu Yanle immediately spread his hands apart and drew circles in front of him.
Soft specks of light scattered everywhere, eventually settling at his feet.
Yu Jingchen held his wrist the whole time, not looking at the beautiful fireworks, but only at the handsome Fu Yanle. Fu Yanle smiled happily, the dimples at the corners of his mouth were painted with a gentle color by the fireworks, and all the joy was piled up in his eyes.
Yu Jingchen glanced at his watch and said, "Lele, ten seconds left."
The sound of fireworks exploding appeared again on the horizon. Fu Yanle closed his eyes and silently counted down.
……3……1……
"Happy New Year."
The two voices overlapped.
The New Year is coming.
"Lele," Yu Jingchen said, "make a wish."
Fu Yanle spoke in a thoughtful tone, turning his head to look at Yu Jingchen, and said, "In the new year, I wish Yu Jingchen peace and prosperity, and that things will be even better than last year."
Yu Jingchen looked into his beautiful eyes and was overwhelmed by his gentle warmth, which spread from his face to the roots of his neck and even enveloped his heart. Amidst the commotion, he echoed his own heartbeat and whispered, "In the new year, I wish Lele all her wishes come true and that she enjoys good health and happiness."
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When Fu Yanle woke up the next day, he found that Yu Jingchen was still asleep. This was the first time he had woken up earlier than Yu Jingchen. Fu Yanle carefully turned over and moved closer to Yu Jingchen's face, touching his cheek with great curiosity, and then leaned down to steal a kiss.
He shrank his neck, like a cat that had successfully stolen a bite of food.
“…How can he be so handsome?” Fu Yanle propped her chin up and admired Yu Jingchen’s face for a while, until her arms were sore and weak before gently lying down and turning over to reach for her phone on the bedside table.
Last night, they set off fireworks right after midnight, went home and went straight to sleep without even checking their phones. Now, when they open their phones, new messages have been popping up for about half a minute.
Gou: [Happy New Year! I'll send you a red envelope after work starts, just a small token for now.]
Fu Yanle quickly accepted the ten red envelopes, then sent one back, replying: 【Happy New Year, my dear. (Handshake)】
Wanwan: [Happy New Year, Yanle Baby! Let's keep pushing forward this year! Remember to have a red envelope exchange with me when we start work. (Fireworks explode)]
Fu Yanle replied: [Received. Happy New Year! Wanwan's resources this year are amazing!]
Xueyan Ge: [Yanle, Happy New Year! Wishing you health, peace, happiness, and fulfillment in the New Year. Since we can't meet for a while, I'll transfer the red envelope to you.]
Song Xueyan transferred 60,000 yuan directly, wishing for everything to go smoothly.
Fu Yanle scratched his head and replied: 【Thank you, Brother Xueyan! Happy New Year! May your career be incredibly successful, and may you become even more awesome! Take the initiative, make your move, and find your other half soon! Give me your address, and I'll exchange gifts with you!】
Song Xueyan did not reply immediately. Fu Yanle browsed through WeChat and replied to each unread message.
Yu Jingchen was sleeping soundly. Afraid of disturbing him by getting up, Fu Yanle went to Weibo and posted a new message to greet his fans.
Happy New Year, everyone! Here's a little giveaway as a token of my appreciation. (Red envelope)
He clicked into the lottery platform, set up a Weibo lottery activity according to the limit, and then exited.
Wow, the early bird catches the worm! Thanks, Mr. Fu, Happy New Year! Did you set off fireworks last night? (Fireworks photo)
Fu Yanle replied: [Happy New Year! I released it, but didn't have time to take a picture. I was kissing my boyfriend.]
[Damn, I missed out on face masks last time, but I finally snagged some money this time! I'm giving my little Fu a kiss – may the new year bring you better and better, and may my position as the family tyrant be secure!]
Fu Yanle raised an eyebrow and replied: 【Happy New Year. The family throne is a must!】
Fans quickly filled the comment section. Fu Yanle scrolled through it for a while, selected a few comments to reply to, and then saw a comment that had been pushed to the top.
[Xiao Fu, the neighbors are gossiping about your boyfriend again!]
Although Fu Yanle thought it would be a miracle if he could find out anything, he couldn't suppress his curiosity and wanted to click in to take a look. At that moment, a hand reached out from the side and gently tapped his waist. Fu Yanle turned his head and met Yu Jingchen's eyes.
"You're awake!" Fu Yanle instantly lost her curiosity, put down her phone, and snuggled into Yu Jingchen's arms. "I woke up earlier than you today!"
"Hmm, Lele is really amazing." Yu Jingchen scooped him up and sniffed him several times like a cat.
Fu Yanle resisted the tickling sensation, obediently lay on top of him, and said, "You're sleeping so soundly."
“Because you’re here with me, and because I’m not working today.” Yu Jingchen patted his lower back. “What do you want to eat for breakfast? I’ll have the kitchen prepare it.”
“I’m fine with anything. I used to eat whatever the kitchen made during Chinese New Year.” Fu Yanle poked Yu Jingchen’s chest with his chin. “Brother Xueyan gave me a red envelope of 60,000 yuan! I always thought he had lost all his earnings from the past few years and even put a lot of money into it. His savings haven’t been good lately.”
Yu Jingchen raised an eyebrow. "Even if he's penniless after paying the breach of contract penalty, he still got the lead role in 'Black and White,' and the pay is quite good. Besides, I heard that he's like you, someone with talent; there are plenty of opportunities for him to make money."
“That’s right.” Fu Yanle suddenly rolled off Yu Jingchen, rolled to the edge of the bed, took out a stack of things from the bedside table, then rolled back onto Yu Jingchen and stuffed the things into Yu Jingchen’s neck, “New Year’s money.”
Yu Jingchen reached out and took it, only to find that the red envelope was stuffed full.
“This is all the money I can put in this red envelope. I also want to tell you that I will do my best to help you with whatever I have.” Fu Yanle poked Yu Jingchen’s foot with his toe. “There is something else inside.”
Upon hearing this, Yu Jingchen quickly pulled out the money and indeed saw a small piece of red jade inside.
Fu Yanle smiled with satisfaction, “Red jade wards off evil spirits and has a beautiful meaning. The carving on it is ‘Fu Yu,’ which is a homonym for ‘wealth.’ Didn’t you wish me good fortune and wealth? Coincidentally, I also wish you a lifetime of wealth. This blessing is very common, but it can be extended to many other blessings.”
They were ordinary people who fell in love in the mundane world, and their wishes were mundane and even greedy. But that didn't matter; they could fulfill each other's wishes.
"Thank you, Lele." Yu Jingchen pressed the jade piece to his heart, then pulled Fu Yanle's palm and pressed it against his hand. "Let it be blessed."
Fu Yanle quickly closed his eyes, muttered a string of auspicious blessings, then blew a breath of magic into his palm, looked up and said, "Blessing complete!"
Yu Jingchen exaggeratedly said, "I felt a powerful pressure."
They laughed, then huddled together and rolled around in the blankets twice.
The red jade was nestled between their hearts, smooth and tender.
Fu Yanle's hair was spread out on the pillow like lazy flowers. He smiled and said, "We hugged each other on the first day of the new year. It's a really good start. Let's finish strong and hug each other on New Year's Eve this year, right?"
“Yes.” Yu Jingchen kissed his forehead. “It’s an agreement.”
"Anyone who dares to leave halfway will be punished. A red, indelible turtle brand will appear between my eyebrows," Fu Yanle said ruthlessly. "And a little turtle will appear on your mouth!"
Yu Jingchen smiled and said, "Okay."
Author's Note:
Good morning~
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