Shao Pingge stared blankly at Lin Qiye for a long time, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his lips. He glanced behind Lin Qiye.
"They didn't follow you, did they?"
"I didn't tell them."
"That's good."
Shao Pingge let out a relieved breath. "If my leaving ruined the mood during our last New Year reunion, then my sin would be a grave one."
Shao Pingge listened to the laughter and chatter coming from behind the door, warmth filling his eyes.
"Can't you leave after the New Year?" Lin Qiye could not help asking.
"I'm going to the front lines so everyone in Great Xia can spend this New Year without worries." Shao Pingge smiled, turned around, and walked into the distance, his steps a little lighter than before.
He waved and said:
"The next time we meet should be on the front lines. No matter what, thank you for your blessing, Qiye.
Happy New Year."
Watching Shao Pingge leave, Lin Qiye sighed and returned to the courtyard.
"Qiye, where did you go?" Baili Pangpang set a plate of braised fish heads on the table, rubbing his hands as he looked at Lin Qiye walking back from afar.
"Nowhere. I saw a friend off."
"A friend?" Baili Pangpang thought for a moment but did not ask further.
"By the way, where's Lu Baoyou? Why haven't I seen him?"
"He left on his own right after I finished bandaging his wounds. He probably isn't used to the atmosphere here."
"Oh..."
"Qiye, call everyone over. It's time for our New Year's Eve dinner."
"Okay."
Amid a burst of laughter, everyone took their seats. Chen Han sat close beside Lin Qiye, staring at the lavish spread of food on the table as he could not help swallowing.
He had not eaten such