Chapter 16: Noble Academy 16: New Year Greetings
It snows in Wu Yue’s hometown in winter. It should be said that it is frost. There will be a thin layer of snowflakes on the leaves, which is very beautiful hanging in the winter.
This year, their family went back to their hometown for the Spring Festival. More than 20 people gathered together and it was very lively.
Wu Yue's grandparents are still alive. They are in their eighties and nineties. Their eldest great-grandson is already in elementary school. As the youngest granddaughter, Wu Yue has always been doted on.
Her grandfather is a retired soldier and her grandmother is a lady from a wealthy family. She writes calligraphy very well and people come to her to write couplets every year.
Calligraphy is also a talent. Among her grandfather's children, only her father inherited the art, and now she has inherited it. The elders have become hands-off managers, and when someone asks them to write couplets, they ask Wu Yue to do it.
As a college student, no one thought she was too young to write for them. On the contrary, more people came to her for writing.
When Cheng Yu called her via video, Wu Yue was still rubbing her sore wrist.
I saw red paper and a brush in the camera, and Wu Yue over there was wearing a red jacket with a furry white collar and two small balls. Her plain little face had a blush brought by the winter wind, and the tip of her nose was also red. She smiled with her eyebrows curved, like the early sun in winter, very warm.
Cheng Yu felt so soft-hearted when he saw her, his eyes full of infatuation, he really wanted to hold her in his arms, winter is the best time for hugs.
The two of them stayed at home and didn't go anywhere. They hugged each other, quietly watching the snow fall, chatting, or cooking dinner together. It was warm no matter how they did it.
But it was the New Year holiday and they were separated. Cheng Yu missed her very much. Just sending messages and making video calls every day could not ease his deep longing for her. He wanted to hug her and kiss her, and he was so angry about it.
"Still writing. Is there more? If you feel tired, don't write anymore. Your health is the most important. People who think it's not important will instinctively reject it." Cheng Yu felt distressed when he saw Wu Yue rubbing her wrist and continuing to write.
"It's okay. There are not many left. There are still a dozen or so left. I can finish them soon." Wu Yue had already agreed and would not go back and tell others that she didn't want to write. That would be too rude.
"New Year's Eve is in two days. Have you prepared the New Year's goods?" As the New Year approaches, the atmosphere of the New Year is very strong at home, and Wu Yue is happy every day.
Her joy was in her eyes and smile, and was very contagious. Even from a distance, Cheng Yu could feel her good mood.
"Yes, we have prepared it. We have servants at home." Cheng Yu touched his nose. He didn't care about these things before. The New Year celebrations at home were just the three of them sitting down to eat quietly, and then leaving unhappily. But this year, it seemed that a lot had changed. The atmosphere at the dinner table was no longer so stiff.
Cheng Yu babbled, "I participated in hanging lanterns and couplets this year. My father and grandfather have already put them up. Grandpa did it himself. He said your handwriting is very beautiful, graceful yet sharp, and very spiritual. It is a treasure in the house, so he should put it up himself."
He was a little depressed, but he was the one who posted the couplets for their family himself, which made up for his regret.
Wu Yue felt embarrassed when she heard these compliments, her cheeks flushed. "I'm just showing off in front of our elders. It's not nice. Grandpa Cheng is exaggerating."
"It's not an exaggeration at all. In my eyes, the couplets you wrote are the most beautiful in the world and a priceless treasure." The old house has the aura left by Wu Yue, and he goes back there more often.
But the only people he saw when he returned were his father and grandfather. Cheng Yu was tired of seeing them. The people he wanted to see the most were not there. Cheng Yu could only hold his phone to relieve his homesickness, looking at them eagerly, "Ayue, I miss you so much. Why is this vacation so long? Every day, every minute, every second is unbearable."
"We can meet after I go back during the holidays." Wu Yue knew how much he missed her. She would call and video chat every night and would not hang up. Even if she fell asleep, she would keep the call going until dawn. Wu Yue wanted to hang up, but Cheng Yu said that he couldn't sleep if he hung up, so she just let him go.
Cheng Yu is now living his life to the fullest. "Twenty days left. That's too long."
"There's nothing we can do about it." Wu Yue couldn't decide on the winter vacation, and she was very happy at home. She also felt that twenty days were too short.
But she couldn't say this. If Cheng Yu knew about it, he would definitely make trouble for her.
"Ayue, I miss you so much." Cheng Yu's face was magnified in the camera, and he wanted to get out of the phone and ask, "Do you miss me?"
"Yes." Wu Yue nodded. Seeing that he was worried, she softly said nice things to him, "I go out to play every day, but you're not around. When my hands are cold, I don't have a warm pocket to warm them. I'm not used to it."
When Cheng Yu heard this, the corners of his mouth curled up.
His voice was much deeper, and contained a hint of temptation. "Kiss me, please."
"How can you kiss me when you're not here?" Wu Yue knew he was trying to play tricks again. Her cheeks flushed and she had never been quiet when they video chatted at night.
At this time, the voices of her brothers and sisters came from outside, calling her to go out and play, and Wu Yue responded.
"Okay, be good. My family is calling me. You stay at home and spend the New Year with Mr. Cheng and Grandpa Cheng. We'll talk to you in the evening." Wu Yue smiled at him and hung up the video.
Over there, Cheng Yu sighed.
It’s not a good thing for a girlfriend to be too popular, because he will be left behind.
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In Wu Yue’s hometown, there is a saying that unmarried daughters cannot come back for the New Year. This year, both of her aunts came back.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, they went to worship the mountain god, and on the second day, they stayed at home and played mahjong. If someone came to visit, they would go, or if someone came, they would entertain the guests. If no one came, it would be just their whole family. It was very lively every day, with nearly ten children alone gathered together.
The children over there gathered together to play mahjong, and there were two tables set up, one for the younger ones and one for the older ones.
The elders' table was already full, but the younger ones were still missing one person. Wu Yue was still chatting on the phone, standing under the eaves, watching the snow fall outside. Her smile was sweet, and the atmosphere was full. I don't know what Cheng Yu said over there, but her cheeks were very red.
"Ayue, your boyfriend is too clingy. Come quickly. We are three and missing one person, and you are the only one missing." A cousin came over and put her arm around Wu Yue's shoulders and joked.
They have been dating for more than half a year. Even though Wu Yue rarely shows her affection, it can be seen from the updates she posts on WeChat Moments that they are dating.
"Cousin, you guys go ahead and call first. My...boyfriend is almost here, and I'm going to pick him up later." Wu Yue said a little embarrassedly.
My cousin is loud and the news was too shocking. "What? Your boyfriend is coming to celebrate the New Year?!"
Suddenly, the hall was quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on Wu Yue.
Wu Yue was embarrassed and scratched her cheek with her fingers.
"He's almost here."
Cheng Yu acted first and reported to Wu Yue later. He only told her about this when they were about to arrive, and pretended to say that if she didn't want him to come, he would stay in the city and not go back to his hometown.
He was in this state, what else could Wu Yue say? She could only tell him not to drive the limited edition sports car that he usually drove on the streets, but to drive a more low-key car, as the roads in the village were not easy to drive on.
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