New Year's Eve was approaching, and it was time to stock up on holiday goods.
If he had been alone, Qing Xuan might have spent a quiet, unremarkable New Year without preparing any of the things needed for the festivities.
Qing Xuan had always been rather laid-back. To him, so-called ritual and ceremony were not important.
But this time, he would not be alone for the holiday.
After endless ages, spending an ordinary mortal New Year with someone who liked eating Spiritual Fruit seemed like quite a nice thing.
The next day was February 14th, two days before New Year's Eve—the mortal holiday known as Valentine’s Day.
On this day, the festive atmosphere in Linjiang City seemed particularly crowded.
With New Year's Eve only two days away, red lanterns and Spring Festival couplets had long been hung along the streets, while boxes of gift sets were piled outside holiday goods shops.
Yet amid all that bright red, there were now many beautifully wrapped bouquets and heart-shaped decorations.
Some people dragged their luggage hurriedly toward the station, while others stood by the roadside holding flowers.
Flower delivery riders wove through the crowds shopping for holiday goods, long boxes containing roses secured behind their vehicles, making for a particularly eye-catching sight on the winter streets.
When Qing Yi came downstairs, Qing Xuan had already changed into clothes for going out.
"Going out today?"
Qing Xuan smiled and nodded, setting a bowl of porridge before Qing Yi.
"There are some activities in the city that you normally wouldn't see. After breakfast, I'll take you to have a look."
Qing Yi sat across from him. "What activities?"
Qing Xuan blinked. "Naturally, holiday activities."
"Which holiday?" The girl's expression was cool and aloof, yet a smile was clearly already present in her eyes.
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