The sound of firecrackers echoed from near and far. As Lady Zhang said, it was like the "pot boiling over."
Before the firecrackers had finished, Lian Manman, Lian Zhizhi, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi were already holding incense and lighting bundles of fireworks. As colorful sparks soared into the sky, Xiao Qi was the first to jump and cheer loudly with excitement.
This night was not cold at all; in fact, it was almost scorching with warmth.
When the sound of firecrackers from all around gradually subsided, Lian Shouxin and the children finished setting off all the firecrackers and fireworks. They exchanged New Year's greetings with Mr. Loo before each retired to their rooms to rest.
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On the first day of the New Year, the entire family woke up early.
