Beyond the window, ten thousand homes glowed with light, and fireworks blazed.
Inside, the lamps shone bright as day amid a roomful of song and dance.
Chen Shu sat at his desk, watching a New Year's Eve gala on a website called Watch Together.
He had only discovered the site that year. It let people open a room while watching films or variety shows and invite others in. Everyone could chat as they watched without their voices interfering with the program, almost as if they were watching together in person.
Its selection was pretty good, too.
Chen Shu had invited Qingqing, Xiaoxiao, and Chen Banxia to watch the gala with him.
This world really knew how to put on a New Year's Eve gala. The comedy acts made him laugh, the artistic performances were top-notch, and Yi Nation's entertainment industry was thriving, turning out one good work after another.
Highness Cinnabar was performing now.
Every song Highness Cinnabar had released over the past few years had been excellent. Bit by bit, she had become a major name in entertainment. Her royal blood lent her a special significance, too. She was now a regular at the gala and one of the few singers allowed to perform solo.
This song had nothing to do with Chen Shu or his previous life, but it was a fine song about defending one's homeland.
"That sounds great!"
Chen Shu couldn't help praising it.
"I think so too,"
Chen Banxia immediately chimed in.
A few seconds after Highness Cinnabar left the stage, Ning Qing's voice came through. "Student Ning, did you like Highness Cinnabar's legs?"
"Ahem..."
"Hmm?"
"How many years are you going to remember that!?"
"My memory's too good. So sorry about that."
Even through the online room, Chen Shu could picture her expression.
This