Xia Kingdom, Tai City villa.
Early in the morning, firecrackers began popping outside. Fireworks symbolizing the old year's departure and the new year's arrival burst across the sky. A new year had begun.
Knock, knock, knock.
Someone knocked on the door.
Fang Yi opened it and saw Lin Yiyi standing there with a flower-like smile. Her long hair had been braided into two long plaits. This hairstyle could easily look old-fashioned, but she wore it beautifully. Rather than seeming tacky, the braids made her look even more fresh and graceful. Two bright red lantern ornaments hung by her ears, giving him a momentary sense of unreality.
"Happy New Year, cousin. Hand over the red envelope~"
Lin Yiyi held out her fair hand and stared at Fang Yi expectantly.
Fang Yi placed the red envelope he had prepared the night before into her hand, then stuffed one into Xiaobai's paw as well. Xiaobai was dressed in new clothes for the holiday.
"Aunt, Happy New Year."
"Xiao Yi, you're another year older. Happy New Year." Fang Yulan had dressed up as well today, wearing a red cheongsam that made her look especially festive. "It's been a long time since we celebrated New Year together, hasn't it?"
"Several years," Fang Yi said.
If not for the Spirit Qi Recovery, he would probably still have spent this New Year alone.
Fang Yi had grown used to being alone, but he did not dislike having his family by his side. Recently, his cousin, aunt, and Xiaobai had brought plenty of life to this large villa.
Xiaobai especially caused trouble every day, got beaten every day, and still dared to do it again the next time.
"Master, Happy New Year."
From behind the swaying curtains, the Spirit Flower on the windowsill offered its blessing as well.