On New Year's Eve, all the children went wild with fun.

He Liang and Xue Lili, also young and full of energy, played with the children in the yard all day long.

As evening fell and darkness descended, the two hurried into the kitchen to help prepare the New Year's Eve dinner for the children.

Now that the welfare home has received financial support, they can afford to hire a cook. He Liang hopes that the children will enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal during their first New Year here.

Shen Yan spent the whole day practicing calligraphy in her room. Finally, she got up with crutches to stretch her body, and then her roommates dragged her to the cafeteria for a meal.

The restaurant had several large tables laden with dishes, including chicken, duck, fish, and fried meatballs. All the children stared wide-eyed at the food, and even Shen Yan couldn't help but swallow.

Some children even cried while eating, feeling that they were so happy, how could they be so happy!

Shen Yan can use chopsticks now. He quietly picked up a few large pieces of meat for himself and ate them with white rice.

The New Year's Eve dinner was filled with laughter and joy, incredibly lively and satisfying.

After dinner, the energetic children wanted to run around in the yard, so Shen Yan decided to go back to the dormitory to study pinyin typing some more.

Suddenly, a loud explosion was heard outside.

The children all looked out the window.

As night falls, the sky is like a deep blue ribbon, dotted with starlight.

A light, whistling sound broke the silence, followed by fireworks that bloomed gracefully in the night sky.

Like blooming, colorful flowers danced freely in the darkness, radiating dazzling light and seemingly illuminating the entire night sky.

Every firework displays its beauty to the fullest, some streaking across the sky like shooting stars, others blooming like chrysanthemums in the night sky, and still others cascading down like waterfalls—a breathtaking spectacle.

"Fireworks! Someone's setting off fireworks!!"

Someone shouted excitedly.

"I've never seen such beautiful fireworks!!"

"It's like a dream!"

"I can't see clearly from here! I want to go outside and see!"

"Wait for me! I'm coming too!!!"

So, dozens of little kids rushed out, and even Shen Yan, who was preparing to go back to the dormitory to study, paused briefly before following them.

Once inside the courtyard, the fireworks display became even clearer when you looked up. The bright and dazzling beauty seemed almost within reach, captivating all who beheld it.

Xie Yan held Yang Huiyun's hand and lit fireworks not far from the welfare home.

Her eyes reflected a dazzling Milky Way, and her smile was as sweet as honey.

Looking at the group of excited, shouting children in the orphanage, Xie Yan searched for a certain figure among them.

Soon, their eyes met.

Shen Yan was taken aback.

The little girl with long, flowing hair was only wearing a mask and was dressed in thick clothes, but her smiling eyes were looking at him.

After the fireworks ended and the crowd dispersed, Shen Yan walked step by step to the front gate.

"Hello, Auntie," Shen Yan greeted politely.

He was wearing a white cotton jacket, which made his skin look snow-white and his features beautiful and delicate. He was also exceptionally polite at the moment. Yang Huiyun was very pleased to see him like this.

"Hello," Yang Huiyun replied with a smile.

"Shen Yan".

Xie Yan took a few steps forward and said, "Happy New Year!"

A gentle breeze blew, ruffling Xie Yan's long hair behind her, making it a little disheveled, but she didn't care at all.

"You didn't wish me a Happy New Year this morning, so I had to come to you."

The seemingly reproachful words left Shen Yan somewhat at a loss. He opened his mouth and immediately said, "Happy New Year."

Shen Yan had never celebrated the New Year before, and he only learned today that this day was supposed to be a time for mutual congratulations.

He stood by the door, holding a crutch in one hand and the door open with the other, his eyes darting around, looking particularly lively and endearing.

But Xie Yan certainly couldn't really blame him; she just wanted to see Shen Yan one more time and tease him.

This can be considered a farewell.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Xie Yan only has these last few days left.

The two children huddled together talking, and Xie Yan's hearty laughter could be heard from time to time.

Yang Huiyun stood a few steps behind her, waiting patiently.

After a long while, she heard Xie Yan say goodbye.

"Let's go home, Mom."

A small, cold hand grasped Yang Huiyun's hand, and the two figures, one big and one small, slowly disappeared into the distance.

A cool breeze was blowing, and in the distance, the lively sound of firecrackers could still be heard from somewhere.

It gives people a sense of peace and happiness in this world.

As she walked, Xie Yan secretly turned her head to take a look.

The slender little figure still stood beneath the tall iron gate.

Behind him was darkness, and the bright streetlights in front of the gate cast his shadow long.

Xie Yan had already walked dozens of meters away, but he remained motionless and did not leave.

His youthful face held emotions he himself was unaware of.

Despite it being a joyous occasion, Shen Yan seemed so lonely.

Like a young abandoned kitten, all alone and helpless.

In the end, Xie Yan cruelly pretended not to see it and left with Yang Huiyun's hand.

Shen Yan stood there, motionless, until the mother and daughter's figures completely disappeared.

He didn't expect that.

This is the last time we'll see each other.

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