As dawn broke, the morning sunlight, like a mischievous little imp, tiptoed in through the tiny gap in the curtains, gently casting warm, bright patches of light on Lu Fan's sleeping face.
At the same time, Lu Fan felt an itch on the tip of his nose without warning, as if a mischievous little bug was slowly crawling on it.
Half-asleep, Lu Fan subconsciously wrinkled his nose, muttering a few words in his sleep, then turned over, intending to continue immersing himself in his sweet dreams.
But the annoying itching intensified, like a persistent little nuisance, completely disrupting his peaceful game with Morpheus.
Left with no other choice, he slowly opened his eyes, still half-asleep. The first thing he saw was a head of long, glossy black hair that was as smooth as a waterfall.
Just as she was filled with doubt, she saw her quirky, lively and adorable three-year-old daughter, Lu Xiaoxi, crouching down, trying hard to suppress a mischievous laugh.
Her chubby little face puffed up, making you want to pinch it.
She gripped her long hair tightly with her two small hands, again and again.
She carefully and gently brought her nose close to her father's, looking just like a little explorer carrying out a mysterious plan.
"Oh dear, you little rascal!"
Lu Fan feigned anger, widening his eyes and suddenly reaching out as if to grab her.
This sudden action made Lu Xiaoxi laugh non-stop, and her clear and melodious laughter instantly dispelled the laziness and drowsiness of the morning.
Lu Fan took the opportunity to hug his daughter tightly and kissed her pink and tender little face, which was as red as an apple. The loud "smack" sound seemed to be playing a joyful morning song.
While twisting her chubby little body and desperately dodging her father's "enthusiastic" kisses, Lu Xiaoxi shouted in a clear voice, "Daddy is a big lazybones, Daddy is a big lazybones!"
That sweet, childlike voice, full of innocent charm, is so endearing that it makes you smile.
Lu Fan smiled indulgently, picked up Lu Xiaoxi, and gently walked out of the cozy bedroom.
After washing up, he walked slowly downstairs.
Before we even reached the first floor, a chorus of barking could be heard.
It turned out to be his son, Lu Dajin, who was squatting on the ground, enthusiastically teasing the family's majestic big dog, Dahei.
Beside the big black dog lay a large, snow-white dog, its fur pure white and noble, very beautiful.
Faced with Lu Dajin's various "harassments," Dahei's once energetic head drooped down.
Its eyes were half-closed, its face full of "life is meaningless," as if it were silently begging for mercy: "Little master, please let me go, I really can't take it anymore!"
"Dajin!"
Lu Fan shouted at the top of his lungs.
Upon hearing his father's voice, Lu Dajin instantly transformed into a joyful little rabbit, hopping and skipping as he ran over.
He immediately hugged Lu Fan's leg tightly, tilted his chubby little head up, his eyes sparkling with joy, and said, "Daddy, you're finally up! I've been waiting for you for so long!"
Lu Fan smiled, picked up his son as well, and then gave his son and daughter a big kiss on their chubby, soft cheeks.
The loud and exaggerated "smack" sound successfully made the two little ones laugh so hard they almost fell over, and the room was instantly filled with joyful laughter.
Before long, Lu Dajin started to get restless, squirming and shouting, "Daddy, I want to go down, I want to go down and play!"
Helpless, Lu Fan gently put him down, then picked up the soft and adorable Lu Xiaoxi and strode towards the yard.
In the courtyard, Lu Fan's wife, An Lan, was bending over, intently drying the herbs.
The gentle morning sunlight fell upon her, as if draping her in a golden veil, making her look both gentle and virtuous, radiating a unique charm of tranquility.
As soon as Lu Xiaoxi saw her mother, her eyes lit up like two sparkling little stars, and she called out in a clear voice, "Mom!"
An Lan straightened up, a gentle smile on her face, and quickly walked over to give her daughter a light kiss on the cheek.
Not to be outdone, Lu Fan shamelessly moved closer and said with a grin, "I want a kiss too."
An Lan rolled her eyes at him, lightly punched him, and scolded, "You're a father now, and you're still so unruly."
After saying that, he pointed to the stables not far away and said, "Go feed the horses and stop causing trouble here."
Lu Fan responded with a grin and carried Lu Xiaoxi to the breeding farm.
In the stable, the steed named Lightning was leisurely swishing its tail, its posture agile and majestic.
The big horn next to it was swaying its head, leisurely chewing on its fodder.
There was also an adorable mother panda and her cub, snuggling together and fast asleep on the ground, looking incredibly endearing.
Upon seeing the adorable panda, Lu Xiaoxi's face flushed with excitement. Like a joyful little deer, she broke free from Lu Fan's embrace and ran over quickly.
She carefully picked up a tender bamboo shoot, then slowly approached the red panda and offered it the shoot.
The red panda slowly opened its eyes, and the moment it saw the bamboo shoots, it perked up instantly. It eagerly stretched out its little paws, took the bamboo shoots, and began to eat them with relish, occasionally making "ooh" sounds as if to say, "So delicious, so delicious!"
Lu Xiaoxi was so happy that she danced around and kept chanting, "Abao is eating pork and it's going to be good! Abao is eating pork and it's going to be good!"
His cheerful demeanor was infectious, captivating everyone around him.
Looking at the warm and harmonious scene before him, Lu Fan couldn't help but smile happily.
His thoughts drifted back to the past, recalling how he had once faced death but miraculously survived.
He subconsciously pulled a bead emitting a faint blue light from his pocket; this was the Pokémon that had given him a new lease on life.
This bead was given to him by a kind-hearted sea turtle during a difficult time of survival in the wilderness.
Later, after repeated research and analysis, China's top scientists were surprised to discover that the bead was actually given to him by people from the future, across time and space, just so that he could survive.
It's truly amazing.
After feeding the animals, Lu Fan carried Lu Xiaoxi back to the villa.
As soon as the door was opened, a rich and enticing aroma of food wafted out.
Anlan had already laid out a sumptuous meal on the table, and the family of four sat around the table, enjoying a delicious breakfast while watching TV.
The morning news was playing on TV, and the anchor was excitedly reporting: "China's Mars development program has been a complete success!"
The scene then shifts to distant Mars, where lush greenery has grown, creating a vibrant and prosperous scene.
On the red soil, tender green plants sway gently in the breeze, as if telling the story of the great miracles of humankind's exploration of the universe.
In the next news item, host Wang Tao, with a smile, humorously remarked, "Just yesterday, the Cherry Blossom Garden in Cherry Blossom Province announced its opening to the public. As the world's largest cherry blossom viewing base, the Cherry Blossom Province's Ministry of Culture and Tourism stated that every tourist visiting there will receive a free cherry blossom tree, with free worldwide shipping! After all, the whole world now belongs to China!"
This news brought smiles of pride to Lu Fan's family.
While we were eating, my son suddenly frowned and asked with a puzzled look, "Dad, why is my name Lu Dajin?"
Lu Fan picked up a piece of tender meat and put it into his son's bowl, saying in a serious tone, "Because Dad proposed to Mom with a big gold ring back then, it's a testament to our love, so I named you this, hoping you will also have a beautiful love in the future."
An Lan couldn't help but laugh and teased, "I wonder who it was that was so nervous that their hands were shaking, they were such a coward, even though I was the one who agreed."
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter. The whole family joined in the laughter, and a warm atmosphere filled the room.
Lu Dajin then asked curiously, "Then why is your sister called Xiaoxi?"
"Because Dad hopes that no matter when or where you are, you can always have hope, face all the difficulties in life with a positive and optimistic attitude, and always maintain a beautiful vision for the future."
After dinner, Lu Fan got busy, killing chickens and ducks, meticulously preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner.
He skillfully handled the ingredients, his mind filled with the warm scene of his family sitting together for New Year's Eve dinner. The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, and his face was filled with a happy smile.
Every step of the process is imbued with his deep love for his family.
Finally, night fell and the city lights came on.
Ling Yue arrived at Lu Fan's house on time with his wife and 10-year-old daughter.
Lu Fan quickly greeted them with a big smile, saying warmly, "Brother Ling, we've been waiting for you! Please come in and have a seat."
The whole family sat around the dining table in a lively atmosphere. The table was laden with a sumptuous and delicious New Year's Eve dinner, with each dish looking and smelling wonderful and emitting an enticing aroma.
As everyone enjoyed the delicious food, they excitedly shared stories from the past year, their laughter echoing throughout the house, creating a warm festive atmosphere and a sense of kinship.
After finishing their New Year's Eve dinner, a group of people went to the courtyard to set off fireworks.
Lu Xiaoxi and Lu Dajin were so excited that their faces turned red. They squatted curiously next to the fireworks, staring intently at them, their focused expressions as if they were exploring some mysterious treasure.
Lu Fan watched nervously from the side, his eyes never leaving the two little ones, afraid that they might accidentally touch the fireworks and get into danger.
The instant the fuse was lit, Lu Fan reacted swiftly, reaching out like a gust of wind to grab Lu Xiaoxi and pull her into his arms, while simultaneously grabbing Lu Dajin by the collar and running backward.
With a loud "bang!", fireworks exploded brilliantly in the dark sky, bursting into a dazzling array of colors that instantly illuminated the entire night sky.
The dazzling light shone on everyone's excited faces, as if it were the most beautiful blessing for the New Year.
Lu Xiaoxi and Lu Dajin clapped their hands excitedly and shouted, "Wow, so beautiful! It's so pretty!"
The clear, childlike voices echoed in the night sky, filled with wonder and joy at the beauty of things.
Ling Yue smiled and suggested, "Let's all say a blessing for the new year, so that we can have good luck."
Lu Xiaoxi said in her childish voice, "I hope my mom and dad will always be young and beautiful, and that my brother and I can eat lots and lots of delicious food every day, and go to lots and lots of fun places together."
Those innocent words were filled with a child's simple longing for a better life.
Lu Dajin wasn't about to be outdone, and stammered, "I...I hope I can grow up quickly and become super strong, so I can protect my mom, dad, and sister, and no one can bully us!"
That determined look and earnest expression were both amusing and deeply moving.
The two children's innocent yet sincere words made everyone burst into laughter.
Amidst laughter and joy, the new year quietly arrived.
Looking at his family and friends around him, Lu Fan felt a surge of happiness and contentment.
"In the new year,
I hope the rivers and lakes are calm and peaceful, and I hope the mountains and rivers are safe and sound.
I hope all those who move forward will have a smooth journey, and I hope all those who face adversity will turn misfortune into good fortune.
I hope that lovers will eventually be united, and that those who are separated will eventually be reunited.
I hope that gentle people will be treated gently, and that kind people will meet kind people.
I hope everyone's eyes are like stars, and that everyone's heart is always at peace.
Whether poor or rich, whether lowly or noble, whether in darkness or encountering injustice.
I sincerely wish all those who deserve blessings to love themselves, and hope that you can love yourself ten times, a hundred times, a thousand times, ten thousand times, countless times, and every moment, and be loved every moment.
Dear friends, wishing you happiness!!
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