I traveled back to ancient times, but I was able to lie down and relax.

After finishing the meal, I tidied up the table a bit, leaving behind some snacks such as pastries and dried fruits.

There was also tea, which Song Chen wanted to buy. According to him, he used to drink tea often at home, and every New Year's Eve, his family would make tea together, which was a pleasure.

So Liu Nanjia bought him some.

The three siblings surrounded Song Chen, watching his tea-making movements, which were as smooth and flowing as flowing water. They all praised him, saying that it was truly elegant and a pleasure to watch.

Just like the modern tradition of watching the Spring Festival Gala together as a family on New Year's Eve, people also stay up all night to welcome the new year.

Liu Nanjia originally thought that, like in modern times, the whole family would stay up all night together to celebrate the New Year.

I only realized after I got here that only children need to keep watch, while adults don't. It's a saying that "keeping watch in winter will bring longevity to the grandfather, and keeping watch in winter will bring longevity to the mother."

It symbolizes that the parents will live long lives.

Although their parents have all passed away, they all intend to stay and protect them.

Consider it a prayer for my parents.

But there was no television at this time, and the group of people had been together every day and had already said everything they needed to say. Now that they had some free time, it became rather quiet.

Inside, a charcoal brazier burned, making the room warm and cozy. Liu Nanjia stared blankly at the flames on the brazier, her consciousness gradually becoming hazy in the quiet atmosphere.

I'm so sleepy. I really want to sleep.

The jar of wine they just drank probably weighed about a pound and was only about 10 degrees alcohol.

The three of them finished their drinks. It wasn't actually that much, but Liu Nanjia forgot that this body was drinking for the first time, so how much alcohol could it possibly have?

I'm feeling sleepy right now because the alcohol is taking effect.

She should actually be thankful that her reaction to being drunk was to fall asleep instead of talking nonsense.

Otherwise, if she spilled her secret, saying she was from another time, wouldn't that scare the rest of her family to death, making them wonder if she'd lost her mind?

However, Liu Yanxi over there wasn't as lucky as her.

Unfortunately, he's the type who speaks the truth when he's drunk.

At first, no one noticed that he was drunk because he was still sitting upright.

Sensing something was wrong, Song Chen, who was still lost in thought, turned to the side and saw Liu Yanxi crying!

She cried quietly, her eyes were just red and tears were falling one by one.

Song Chen was stunned when he saw this scene. What happened?

So he quickly asked, "Yanxi, why are you crying? The New Year is a joyous occasion, you should be happy."

Song Chen had no idea that he was drunk.

The moment those words left his mouth, Liu Yanxi burst into even louder sobs: "I miss my parents, sob sob sob, Mom's always with us... Why are those kids so hard to raise..."

Hearing this incoherent speech, Song Chen finally realized that...

So he was drunk.

Unexpectedly, when Liu Yanxi recognized him, she started yelling again: "Song Chen, why are you so tall? You're only a year older than me! I want to be tall too... You're even taking my sister away from me! Nan Jia always goes to you for everything now, she doesn't come to me anymore, boohoo..."

The sentence was quite clear, but Song Chen, who heard the content, was even more at a loss for words.

Height isn't something he can control; his father and brother are both tall, perhaps because they practice martial arts?

Or should I bring him along in the mornings from now on? I don't know if he can handle it.

As he thought about it, he realized something was wrong. Why weren't Liu Nanjia and Liu Sirou reacting to such a commotion?

Only then did they realize that the two sisters over there were already fast asleep, sprawled out in all directions.

Especially Liu Nanjia, well, she slept without any regard for her image.

He leaned back in the chair in a carefree posture, his mouth slightly open.

Song Chen looked at the three siblings and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He can hold his liquor, and the drinks he just had were nothing to him. It was just that it was the first time he had spent the New Year without any family members by his side, and he was thinking of his parents, which made him a little sad.

This commotion immediately brought him back to reality.

Song Chen sighed and began to take care of the three siblings.

First, he coaxed Liu Yanxi, then picked up Liu Sirou and took her to her room so she could sleep well.

This little girl helped with cleaning all day, running around and doing a lot of work; she must be tired.

Staying up all year is ultimately about seeking good fortune, and it doesn't necessarily mean staying up all night.

But Liu Nanjia, Song Chen stared at her for a long time, not knowing what to do.

Si Rou is still young and doesn't need to be particular about anything, but Liu Nan Jia is different. She will be 13 years old after the New Year, which means she can be considered a young lady.

But judging from the way she's sleeping, if left unattended, she'll most likely twist her neck or catch a cold.

After a while, Song Chen made up his mind and prepared to carry her to bed as well, and if she asked about it tomorrow, he would blame it on Liu Yanxi.

Just as Song Chen bent down, a burst of firecrackers suddenly came from outside, crackling and popping loudly.

Song Chen had a bad feeling. He turned his head and saw that Liu Nanjia had just opened her eyes.

The two stared at each other for a while before Song Chen finally realized what was happening. He quickly straightened up, his ears burning as if they were on fire.

"I...I was just about to wake you. You'll catch a cold if you sleep like this."

Liu Nanjia was awakened by the sound of firecrackers. Still a little groggy, she sat up straight and yawned.

Recalling what had just happened, she couldn't help but wonder why Song Chen's actions didn't seem like he was trying to wake her up.