Chapter 790: Chapter 790: The Brightest Kid on the Streets Chapter 790: Chapter 790: The Brightest Kid on the Streets However, when Zhao Xi lit the fireworks and they soared into the sky with a ‘whoosh’, the doors of every household in the alley burst open with a bang bang bang.
People glanced around and saw a crowd gathered at the entrance of the Lu family’s door.
“Is it your family setting off the fireworks?”
While the adults were somewhat embarrassed, the children had already run over excitedly.
Especially seeing Dahu and Sanya holding ground mouse fireworks and jumping around gleefully, the other children swarmed around them, their eyes filled with envy as they stared at the fireworks in their hands.
But once the fireworks were lit, they were placed on the ground, and it was just the same for them to stand by and watch.
Sanya was initially scared to light them and looked up, handing the fireworks to Shu Yu with hopeful eyes.
Shu Yu rubbed her head, “Okay, second sister will help you.”
She placed the fireworks on the ground and approached with the lighter; the fireworks started spinning with hissing sounds.
Sanya cried out in surprise, and the other children shouted even louder.
For a while, the whole alley was bustling with excitement.
After a few tries, Sanya dared to light them herself.
As the fireworks continued, more and more people gathered in the alley.
Shu Yu leaned against the door, watching her relatives having fun, watching Zhao Xi teaching Daya how to play with fireworks, watching Sanya, who had been encircled by the children and became more outgoing, watching her father and mother quietly holding hands, watching Dahu trying to coax the old lady, who also seemed eager, to join in on the fireworks.
Finally, her gaze fell on Meng Yunzheng, who seemed to have been watching her all along.
The two exchanged smiles.
The celebration continued until late into the night, and only when all the fireworks were set off did everyone head back to their courtyard contentedly.
Meng Yunzheng and Zhao Xi left, and the Lu family closed their door.
Everyone began to keep vigil for the New Year. Dahu and Sanya, being young, fell asleep halfway through.
The old lady, being elderly, was also sent to rest early by Shu Yu.
In the end, only Lu Erbai, Madam Ruan, Daya, and Shu Yu remained to keep vigil.
Thinking of Zhao Xi’s sneaky gestures earlier in the evening, Shu Yu couldn’t help but whisper to Daya, “Sister, I saw you talking to Zhao Xi earlier, what did he say to you?”
Daya thought for a moment, “He talked about a lot of things, but mostly it was about Sanya learning medicine.”
Speaking of this, Daya became excited, “Zhao Xi said that Sanya is very insightful, and when she becomes a female doctor, she will surely outperform the men. Once we return to Dongan Province, she might even work in the medical institution in the prefecture, and the wages are not bad at all.”
All right, let them develop freely, it’s up to Zhao Xi himself now.
Shu Yu did not ask further, and they switched to talking about other matters.
The next day was the first day of the lunar new year, and Shu Yu stretched lazily before going out to rinse her mouth and wash her face.
It was a rare sunny day today, not only did the sun come out, but the temperature was also higher than the previous days.
At home, new clothes for the New Year were prepared for everyone, as were red envelopes. Dahu and Sanya got up early, had breakfast, and were ready to go out and play.
But before they could leave, other children had already come over.
The Lu family had prepared plenty of New Year goods and snacks, and these children knew it well, so the first house they visited to wish a Happy New Year was the Lu family.
After getting a handful of melon seeds, peanuts, and candies at the Lu family’s place, a group of children ran off again, heading to the next house.
Dahu and Sanya trailed behind them.