The Little Lucky Girl.

One day, while Su Qing was busy at the clinic, she received a letter from Murong Ye. The letter expressed his longing and concern for her, informed her of the progress of the fight against the mysterious disease in Beijing, and mentioned new clues to the disease's source that might be helpful in Yun'an County. Su Qing was overwhelmed with mixed emotions after reading the letter. She knew she wasn't alone in this battle against the mysterious disease, but had the support and hope of many others. She rallied and continued her intense work, determined to protect the land and people of Yun'an County.

After several more days of hard work, all suspected cases of the strange disease in Yun'an County were nearly eliminated. The gloom that had once lingered in the air finally dissipated thanks to everyone's concerted efforts. The streets gradually became busier, and the sounds of laughter and joy filled the air again. Children chased each other and played in the alleys, while the elderly emerged from their homes and strolled the streets, their faces beaming with relief at having survived the devastation. Shops were open for business, displaying a dazzling array of goods. Freshly baked cakes exuded an alluring aroma, and colorful lanterns swayed gently in the breeze.

The Lantern Festival arrived in a flash. Night fell, and the lights began to illuminate. The city was ablaze with lights, ablaze with vibrant colors. Lanterns shone like stars, adorning Yun'an County like a dreamscape. Crowds flocked to the streets to witness this annual lantern extravaganza. Young women, dressed in their finest attire, clutched lanterns, their smiles charming; young men walked in pairs, chatting animatedly, their gazes constantly fixed on the girls they admired. In the streets and alleys, dragon and lion dance teams danced passionately, gongs and drums blaring, dragons and lions leaping and dancing, as if cheering for the rebirth of the county.

Su Qing toiled like a spinning top in the clinic, from dawn to sunset. At the hour of You, she dragged herself, exhausted but with a touch of relief, into the carriage back to Sujia Village. The carriage slowly moved forward. Inside, Dr. Yue and several other elders were quietly chatting, their voices echoing in the quiet compartment, discussing the insights and gains they had gained from treating patients over the past few days.

Arriving at the Su family's gate, Mrs. Wang and Old Man Su were already standing outside, peering out. The biting cold wind ruffled their gray hair, but it couldn't dispel the eager anticipation in their eyes. Mrs. Wang would often stand on tiptoe, craning her neck to peer toward the end of the road, muttering to herself, "I wonder if the kid has lost weight? He must be exhausted from working in the clinic." Old Man Su, with his hands tucked into his sleeves, remained silent, but his gaze fixed on the road betrayed his deep anxiety.

Seeing Su Qing's carriage coming back! Their eyes lit up instantly, and they hurried to greet him! "My dear, you're finally back! We've all been waiting for you to come back for the Lantern Festival!" Old Wang's voice trembled slightly with excitement. She took small steps quickly towards the carriage, and the snow under her feet creaked.

"Grandma, Grandpa! It's so cold, why are you two waiting at the door? I will definitely come back!" Su Qing hurriedly jumped off the carriage, took two steps at a time and walked to the two old people, holding their frozen hands with heartache.

"Oh, I haven't seen you in so many days. I miss you so much! Let me see you!" Old Wang let go of Su Qing's hand and held his face instead, examining him carefully, her eyes wandering over his eyebrows, cheeks, and figure. "Oh, you've lost a lot of weight!" Her brows instantly wrinkled into the shape of a "川" character, her eyes filled with pity and worry, and she kept nagging: "Didn't you eat well in the clinic? Seeing patients is important, but you can't ruin your health. If you get sick from all the work, how can I live..."

"It's okay, grandma! Let's go inside quickly! It's too cold outside!" Su Qing took Old Wang's arm and walked into the yard.

"Qing'er, the village has been much quieter during the days you were not at home. Everyone is talking about you." Old man Su said from the side, his eyes full of pride and longing.

"Grandpa, I was busy, but now everything is fine. The strange disease has been solved, and we can have a good Lantern Festival." Su Qing responded with a smile.

After entering the dining room, "Oh, dear, you're back!" said the aunt.

"Aunt, these Yuanxiao look delicious. Did you make them yourself?" Su Qing asked with a smile.

"Of course not. I'll wait for you to come back and try my cooking skills to see if they have improved." The aunt-in-law smiled and placed a bowl of Yuanxiao in front of Su Qing.

Su Qing took the bowl and was immediately struck by a rich, sweet aroma. The glutinous rice dumplings swayed gently in the delicate broth, as if wrapped in a shimmering, translucent veil. She gently scooped up a dumpling and placed it in her mouth. The glutinous rice wrapper was soft and chewy, and with a gentle bite, a wave of sweet filling instantly flowed out. The rich aroma of black sesame spread across her tongue, blending with the subtle aroma of lard, sweet but not greasy. With every bite, she felt the delicate texture of the filling, as if transforming the joy and reunion of the Lantern Festival into a tangible delicacy, playing a joyful festive melody in her mouth.

Su Qing's third brother also came over: "Sister, this is the Lantern Festival gift that third brother prepared for you!"

"Thank you, Third Brother." Su Sanlang touched his little sister's head lovingly.

At this time, Su Zhiyuan also said: "My dear, you have accumulated a lot of experience in dealing with strange diseases this time. This is also a great experience for your growth."

"Yes, Dad, I have learned a lot of things that I cannot learn from books by following my master and senior brothers in the clinic. I also understand the heavy responsibility of a doctor." Su Qing answered seriously.

Doctor Yue smiled and said, "My dear disciple, you have a very high level of understanding and a kind heart. Your future is limitless!"

Su Qing quickly said humbly, "Master, thank you for your praise. This is all thanks to the guidance and help from you and all the other brothers. I still have a lot to learn."

The whole family sat together, chatting and laughing, a warm atmosphere filled the dining room, and the joy of the Lantern Festival became more intense in this happy conversation.

Everyone happily finished eating Yuanxiao, and then Su Qing said, "Brother, Third Brother, let's guess lantern riddles!"

"Yeah!"

"I'll come too!" said Doctor Yue!

"Sister, why are there no prizes for the lantern riddles?"

"There must be a lucky draw! I have prepared some special gifts for everyone today as a lucky draw! I will go back to the house to get them!" Su Qing said!

In a quarter of an hour, Su Qing took out some new gadgets from the space that were not available on the market. There were electric shavers and electric toothbrushes for men, and lip balm, blush, etc. for women!

Everyone finished their Yuanxiao (Chinese dumplings) happily and sat together in the living room. Su Qing enthusiastically suggested, "Brother, Third Brother, let's guess lantern riddles!"

"Okay, okay!" The eldest and third brothers responded in unison, their eyes sparkling with excitement, as if they had suddenly returned to the carefree Lantern Festival in their childhood when they played and frolicked.

"I'm coming too!" Dr. Yue stroked his beard, a smile on his face, his eyes filled with curiosity and eagerness to try. In his view, this folk lantern riddle guessing activity is full of life's fun and wisdom, and will definitely bring him a different kind of joy.

"Sister, why are there no lucky numbers for the lantern riddles?" Su Qing turned to her younger sister and said.

"There's definitely a lucky charm! I've prepared some special gifts for everyone today as a lucky charm! I'll go back to my room and get them!" Su Qing said. She quickly stood up and walked briskly towards her room.

In a quarter of an hour, Su Qing pulled out a number of new gadgets from the space, all of them novelties not available on the market. For men, there were electric razors, their shiny metal casings gleaming with the luster of modern technology under the light, and the exquisitely designed blades made one anticipate the shaving effect. There were also electric toothbrushes, with streamlined shapes and colorful indicator lights. With a gentle press, the brush head vibrated at a high frequency, emitting a gentle hum. For women, there were vibrant lip balms, encased in exquisitely carved boxes. The cream was smooth and silky, exuding an enchanting fragrance. And there were blushes, delicate in powdery texture, that gave cheeks a natural and captivating flush with just a gentle swipe.

Su Qing returned to the main hall with these prizes, and everyone's attention was instantly drawn to them. "Wow, what are these? I've never seen them before!" The aunt's mouth opened wide in surprise, her eyes full of curiosity and desire.

"Here is an electric shaver for shaving, and this is an electric toothbrush for cleaning the mouth. And there is also lip balm and blush!" Su Qing explained with a smile.

"What are you waiting for? Let's start guessing the riddles!" the eldest brother said impatiently.

So, Su Qing started asking questions: "A black boy never opens his mouth. If he does, his tongue will fall out. What kind of food is it?" Everyone fell into deep thought, and the third brother was the first to react: "Is it a melon seed? The shell of a melon seed is black, and when you crack it open, the kernel inside looks like a tongue."

"Third brother is really smart. You have answered this question correctly. You can choose a lottery first." Su Qing praised.

The third brother smiled and stood up, choosing an electric razor. "This thing looks very convenient. It will make shaving much easier in the future."

Then, Su Qing asked another question: "A crooked tree, a crooked vine, and crystal bells hanging from the vine. What kind of fruit is it?" This time, Doctor Yue spoke slowly: "But grapes? The vines are crooked and the fruit is like crystal bells."

"What Doctor Yue said is absolutely right." Su Qing nodded in praise. Doctor Yue chose an electric toothbrush for himself!

As the riddles were guessed one by one, laughter and joy rang out in the hall!