"Ah Lin, I want to play with this one!" she said as she pulled out a long sparkler, her smile beaming at Gu Yelin.
The man nodded, took a lighter out of his coat pocket, and then lit several sparklers at once.
The flames burned bright, followed by warm, yellow sparks that burst forth, lighting up the sparkler with a warm, captivating glow.
An Yiqing held a long sparkler in one hand, dancing and frolicking with a delighted smile under the fireworks-filled sky.
Gu Yelin looked at his beloved with a face full of indulgence, his heart filled with warmth.
The best moments, after all, are when she’s frolicking and he’s smiling.
At midnight, Xuandu City rang out with joyous bells, heralding the arrival of the new year!
An Yiqing abruptly stood up from the couch and knelt before the elders, bowing her head earnestly.
This was the void of nineteen years she had left behind, and from now on, she would never leave her family again!
Early in the morning, the An Family members all got up early. Paying respects, exchanging greetings, and receiving red envelopes—they missed nothing.
Old Master An and Old Lady An, along with a few other elders, had specially prepared a generous red envelope for An Yiqing, writing heartfelt blessings on it and handing it to her with joy on their faces.
"Niuniu, come, this is Grandpa and Grandma’s red envelope. In the new year, I hope my little granddaughter will grow even more beautiful and happy!" Old Lady An and Old Master An stuffed two large red envelopes into An Yiqing’s hands, saying with a beaming smile, "Take good care of it, Niuniu. This contains Grandma’s private savings, which is quite a lot. Even your big brother and second brother don’t have this."
"Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma!" An Yiqing sweetly thanked them, then stuffed the two large red envelopes into her coat pocket with a delighted smile, treasuring them like precious gifts.
She wasn’t short on money, but the thoughtfulness of her grandparents was invaluable.
Then, An Zisheng and Kong Shi, as a couple, also gave An Yiqing a large red envelope. Inside was a supplementary bank card processed by An Zisheng.
"Niuniu, as you’re now running a business, there are many occasions where you’ll need money. Dad and Mom know you don’t lack funds, but this is a token of our love. This card is a supplementary card to our Family Head card, and you can overdraw an unlimited amount. Don’t shortchange yourself when you’re out and about."
An Yiqing leaned forward to accept the red envelope from Kong Shi, saying with a chuckle, "Thank you, Dad and Mom. I’ve become a little rich lady now!"
Everyone laughed heartily together, and then Ye Chenghong, An Zhihang, and An Zhiyan handed over the red envelopes they had prepared for An Yiqing.
The new year and new day began amidst the laughter and joy of the An Family.
In the following days, under the guidance of An Zisheng, An Yiqing began visiting relatives to exchange New Year’s greetings. In two days, she had collected a bountiful harvest.
The An Family’s newly recovered darling daughter was someone everyone wanted to curry favor with.
On the third day, the An Family Villa finally quieted down after the hustle and bustle of visitors. Old Master An and Old Lady An, along with the other elders, finally had time to rest. An Zhihang and An Zhiyan went to their respective duties, one to the company and the other back to the military, getting back on track. Zhang Yuksheng, Xing Bin, and Liao Jinglin also returned to their posts to start the year’s toil anew.
Today, An Yiqing woke up early and accompanied Ye Chenghong back to the Medicine Sect.
In previous years, Ye Chenghong had been living in seclusion in Qingning City, so he would just make a phone call to the Medicine Sect during the holidays, without returning to Xuandu City. But this year was different. The Medicine Sect was showing signs of emerging once again, and as the current Sect Leader and his only disciple, An Yiqing, it was imperative for them to return and take charge.
The Medicine Sect was in the same inconspicuous alley in the center of Xuandu City. Passing through layers of complex formations, they reached the quaint gate that appeared before An Yiqing.