Before New Year's Day, Gu Chuyi suggested that everyone celebrate the New Year together. After sharing their opinions, they decided to spend it at the hillside vacation home by the sea in Mo Huai.
Luo Wei and Mo Huai were the first to arrive at the vacation home, buying ingredients and barbecue equipment in advance to set up the scene. Xiao Yueyi was left with her grandparents.
The sea breeze was gentle, and the waves rose and fell.
She stood at the edge of the terrace, facing the sea, as the wind kissed her face. Unconsciously, she spread her arms wide, feeling like God was embracing her, her brow relaxing.
Suddenly, someone hugged her from behind, and a deep, magnetic voice reached her ears.
“Do you like it here?”
She turned around, her bright eyes sparkling, “I like it very much.”
Just three simple words, but Mo Huai smiled softly, “If Weiwei likes it, we can move here to live permanently.”
“Ah?” She was momentarily taken aback; she had just casually mentioned that she liked it, and he was already suggesting they leave the city without hesitation?
“However, I thought about it. While the environment here is beautiful, it's too far from the city. All our friends are in the city, and it’s inconvenient to visit my parents.”
Mo Huai hesitated for a few seconds, then lightly kissed her on the corner of her eye, like a feather brushing against her skin, sending a shiver through her.
“If Weiwei has concerns, we can come here occasionally for vacation. How about that?” Mo Huai rubbed the tip of her nose.
Luo Wei raised her hand and made an OK gesture, her lips curling into a smile. “Next time, let’s bring Xiao Naibao. I’ve missed him so much after just a few days!”
Her voice trailed off, sounding pitiful as she pouted. Mo Huai looked heartbroken, his tone firm, “Okay, next time, our little family of three will come together.”
Luo Wei suddenly turned around and hugged the man tightly.
They were pressed closely together, feeling each other's breath and heartbeat.
With the blue sea and sky, seagulls flying overhead, it felt as if the world had paused, leaving only their sweet moment.
In the evening, everyone arrived.
The place was decorated for New Year's, lanterns glowing with a warm yellow light. Mo Huai was starting the barbecue while Luo Wei prepared the dipping sauce.
Gu Chuyi left the group of men and came over. “Weiwei, thanks for preparing so many ingredients today. You’ve worked hard.”
Luo Wei looked up, glancing at the group of men. “It’s not hard at all. Why aren’t you chatting with them? I’m here, that’s enough.”
“Hehe, how could I be so bold?” Gu Chuyi said with a grin, leaning in to help. “What do you need me to do?”
Luo Wei thought for a few seconds and instructed her, “Help me make the chili sauce.”
“Sure!”
At that moment, Su Yuxin walked over, complaining with a hint of grievance, “I can’t stand these guys.”
“What’s wrong?”
The two voices rang out simultaneously. Luo Wei glanced at Gu Chuyi, then turned her attention to Su Yuxin.
Su Yuxin shrugged her shoulders, casually saying, “Xiao Ye and the others keep pressuring me to get married. I really can’t stand him!”
Luo Wei and Gu Chuyi burst into laughter together.
“Sister Xinxin, Xiao Ye is so great. I’m waiting to drink your wedding wine. Hurry up and get married!”
“If he’s good, I’m good,” Su Yuxin scoffed, pouting. “I still think it’s best to date without getting married. After marriage, I’ll have to deal with that scumbag Chi Yu, and I...”
Su Yuxin realized she said the wrong thing and quickly fell silent, stealing a glance at Luo Wei.
Luo Wei remained unfazed, smiling casually as she said, “You can move out to live. That way, you won’t have to face people you dislike.”
Gu Chuyi nodded in agreement. “Otherwise, Xinxin will get married at the same time as me, and that will definitely be fun.” After speaking, she grinned happily.
Su Yuxin knocked her on the head, saying helplessly, “Just because it’s fun? I don’t want that! You’re eager to marry, but I’m not ready to walk into the marriage grave so soon.”
Under the warm yellow light, Luo Wei watched them chatting and laughing, her heart filled with joy. Suddenly, Chi Ye's shout interrupted their conversation.
“Xinxin, Sister Weiwei, Gu Chuyi, it’s time to eat barbecue!”
The three women looked towards Chi Ye, and Gu Chuyi rushed over first, grabbing his arm playfully. “You little rascal, are you slacking off? Why is it taking so long for the barbecue to be ready?”
Chi Ye rolled his eyes at her, gritting his teeth, “If you want to eat, just eat.”
Gu Chuyi glared at him and pinched his arm. “How can you speak to your sister like that? No respect at all!”
Chi Ye was about to retort when Su Yuxin stepped in and grabbed Gu Chuyi’s ponytail, deliberately mimicking Gu Chuyi's tone, “No respect at all, even daring to bully your sister's little boyfriend?”
In an instant, Gu Chuyi was brought to tears. Sister Xinxin, you can't do this! The ancient saying about prioritizing romance over friendship is coming true!
Feeling pain, Gu Chuyi let go of Chi Ye, pouting in dissatisfaction, “Hmph, you guys are bullying me. I’ll tell Xiao Chenchen to report you!”
After saying that, Gu Chuyi ran towards the group of men, shouting, “Xiao Chenchen, here I come!”
Chi Ye finally gained his freedom, letting out a sigh of relief. He looked at Su Yuxin with gentle eyes, as if they could drip with water. “Still, Xinxin cares for me the most.”
Chi Ye playfully blinked, his eyes sparkling. Su Yuxin lifted her head, speaking in a big sister tone, “*You’re my little white face, so of course, I spoil you.”
Watching their interaction, Luo Wei felt goosebumps all over.
Suddenly reminded that she and Mo Huai hadn’t been intimate for a long time, she urged, “The barbecue is getting cold. Let’s eat!”
“Okay.”
Chi Ye and Su Yuxin responded in unison, hand in hand as they walked over.
Luo Wei sat down, and Mo Huai handed her a plate of barbecue, which included chicken wings, squid, abalone, and chives—colorful, fragrant, and steaming hot.
She instinctively swallowed, picked up a skewer of squid, and praised, “So delicious! My husband’s cooking really tastes different.”
“Oh?” Mo Huai had a smile at the corner of his mouth, asking with interest, “What’s different about it?”
“Um...” Luo Wei furrowed her brows in thought. “It’s just... different.”
But where was it different? She couldn’t quite put it into words herself. In any case, not having to grill the food herself made it taste better than if she had done it.
Mo Huai chuckled softly, wearing an expression of defeat as he said, “The taste is different, so eat more.”
Luo Wei obediently nodded; eating more was her specialty.
After finishing the barbecue, everyone gathered together for a heart-to-heart conversation.
Mo Huai had carefully prepared fireworks in advance, planning to set them off at midnight to celebrate this momentous occasion. A large screen stood in front of them to count down the time.
The lights of countless homes twinkled as the countdown to midnight began.
At this moment, Luo Wei’s heart was filled with excitement, and Mo Huai had his arm wrapped around her slender waist.
Unable to contain herself, she murmured, “I’m so happy tonight.”
After a few seconds, a deep, husky voice drifted into her ear, “I’ll make you even happier when we go to bed later.”
Luo Wei was momentarily taken aback, looking at the man with a meaningful gaze. His words sparked her imagination, and just as she was about to say something, she was suddenly interrupted by Fu Chen’s loud voice.
“The countdown is about to begin!”
Luo Wei withdrew her gaze, looking at the large screen. At that moment, Gu Chuyi, Chi Ye, Su Yuxin, Fu Chen, Gu Xiu, and Xu Kaifeng all crowded around.
Gu Xiu took the lead, saying, “Get ready for the countdown to start.”
Luo Wei was filled with excitement as she turned her head to look at the man beside her. At that moment, he also turned to look at her. Their eyes met, and their gazes intertwined; her heart felt as sweet as if she had fallen into a jar of honey.
As they approached midnight, everyone cheered and began the countdown.
“Ten” “Nine” “Eight” “Seven” “Six” “Five” “Four” “Three” “Two” “One”
With a whoosh, a bright light shot up into the night sky, spreading out like a fairy scattering petals everywhere. Some fireworks exploded with a bang, opening like a massive glowing umbrella, illuminating the night sky. Others were colorful, like candy sprinkled across the heavens.
Suddenly, Luo Wei’s hand was grasped by Mo Huai, their fingers entwined. Amidst the laughter and joy of everyone around them, she felt an overwhelming happiness at that moment.
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T/N: Little white face: a young man who relies on romantic relationships with women for a living. To be clear she is using this term in a joking manner.
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