Xia Lin went to Liu Jingru's home to celebrate the New Year today; everyone else had already gone home.
National Little Wang drove through the streets of Shanghai, feeling for the first time that the city was no longer congested.
National Little Wang called Qin Dou.
"Come out for a couple of drinks, I've invited some internet celebrities," National Little Wang said.
"Are you out of your mind? You just got back, and you want me to go out for drinks? No, you drink by yourself," Qin Dou replied with a familiar greeting.
"Damn it, it's Chinese New Year, and you're scolding me. Fine, don't come then, screw you," National Little Wang said indignantly, starting to curse.
"Bye, have fun," Qin Dou said and hung up.
National Little Wang didn't know who else to call. Jiang Xin had gone back to his hometown for the New Year, and in Shanghai, the only people he had were that scoundrel Qin Dou and Yu Wei.
Suddenly remembering Yu Wei, National Little Wang quickly called him.
"Young Master Wang, you're back from your trip," Yu Wei asked with a smile.
Last time, Yu Wei had thought they went on vacation when they left for ten days to the immortal realm.
"Yes, I got back yesterday. Want to hang out tonight?" National Little Wang nodded.
"Okay, how many people?" Yu Wei readily agreed.
"Just the two of us," National Little Wang said awkwardly.
It wasn't really a gathering, and National Little Wang, aware of the awkwardness, continued, "Let's invite a few internet celebrities, then we'll have more people. It's the end-of-year party."
"Whatever you say, Young Master Wang. Where should we meet?" Yu Wei agreed, nodding.
He had been suffocated at home. His father, Yu Zhaoyi, kept forcing him to go on dates with that blind date, which was not a life for a human.
"The bar we usually go to, I'll wait for you there," National Little Wang said after discussing with Yu Wei, and then hung up.
National Little Wang realized then that as he grew older, his friends became fewer and fewer; everyone had their own lives and families.
That's how people are, the older you get, the less happiness there is.
He used to eagerly anticipate the New Year, but now he dreaded it.
Moreover, the New Year was becoming less festive, losing its joy.
That night, National Little Wang certainly had a wild time. He and Yu Wei, along with six female internet celebrities, drank until dawn.
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Beijing Siheyuan.
Elder Li's office.
"Xia Feng, I didn't expect you to come and spend the New Year with us old folks," Elder Li said, looking at Xia Feng with a smile.
Elder Li and the others hadn't gone back home for the New Year in many years; they had forgotten how many.
"So let's have a good drink tonight," Xia Feng said with a smile.
"Tonight, I guarantee everyone will drink to their heart's content," Elder Li said, then got up and took Xia Feng to find Elder Huang and the others.
In the evening, Elder Huang first delivered a New Year's address, and then returned to have the New Year's Eve dinner with Xia Feng and the others.
They didn't have hot pot today; instead, a table full of good dishes was prepared.
The five of them sat around the dining table. Looking at the lavish dishes, Elder Li sighed, "Life is hard-won. I hope that every family of our people can have a hearty New Year's Eve dinner and that families can be happy together."
"It's gratifying to see that the lives of our people are getting better day by day," Elder Feng nodded.
Everyone looked at the dishes on the table and fell into thought, striving to do their best to make everyone's life more beautiful.
"Today is New Year's Eve, let's not talk about these things. Everyone is doing well," Elder Huang said, breaking the sudden somber atmosphere.
"Yes, a new year, a new atmosphere. Each year is better than the last," Elder Zhou said with a smile.
"With you all, Xia Country is truly wealthy. Today is New Year's Eve, and everyone is thinking of you. Let's not talk about work today; let's drink happily." Xia Feng said to the four elders.
"Yes, Xia Feng is right. From now on, no one will talk about work; let's happily celebrate New Year's Eve." Elder Huang nodded, simultaneously picking up the wine pot and filling everyone's wine glasses.
"Come, let's have a drink first," Elder Huang said, raising his glass.
All five stood up, their glasses gently clinking, and said in unison:
"Wishing Xia Country prosperity, the people peace and happiness, and a happy New Year's Eve!"
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(ps: Today is the New Year, so there is only one chapter. The purpose of this chapter is to wish you all: Happy New Year's Eve and family happiness. Thank you for your support this past year, thank you very much, I love you, mua! (*╯3╰))
Alright, everyone, go watch the Spring Festival Gala. Today, spend less time on your phones and more time with your family.