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Tang Ning took out her phone and saw that it was Li Tianmu.

"Where are you going?" As soon as the call connected, Li Tianmu asked without even saying hello.

Tang Ning was completely stunned, looking around in all directions.

"How did you know we were going out? Where did you see us?"

"Never mind that, it's lunchtime now, where are you guys going to eat? I'll come too." Li Tianmu's slightly cheeky voice came from inside.

"Ji Street, let's eat spicy crayfish, wanna go?" Tang Ning smiled helplessly.

"Go!" Li Tianmu said without hesitation.

"Let's go to the underground parking lot now and get in my car."

"Okay."

Ji Street is a famous street in Beijing known for its spicy crayfish.

The entire street was lined with restaurants serving crayfish.

Ji Street has only developed in recent years. Before Jiang Yin ran away from home, it was just an ordinary street in a remote location.

Jiang Yin never expected that this street would develop thanks to the internet fame of crayfish.

One side of the street is lined with shops, and the other side borders the Qingshui River.

In summer, the dining table is set up on the riverbank. A gentle breeze blows, willow branches sway, and the river flows gently – it's incredibly pleasant.

It's winter now, and it's too cold to go outdoors.

But the clever business owners erected a string of transparent plastic-enclosed sheds along the riverbank, placing electric heaters inside. While it was snowing heavily outside, the inside was warm and cozy, greatly alleviating the pressure of peak-hour customer traffic.

Jiang Yin has been to the capital several times since returning. Her fondness for spicy crayfish is only one reason; she also loves the lively, bustling atmosphere there.

Sitting in the steaming shop, listening to the waiter's shouts and the everyday chatter around her, she could feel the vibrant energy of life.

The three of them arrived at "Xia Yi Jiang Hu" crayfish restaurant, which was Tang Ning and Jiang Yin's favorite restaurant and also the one with the most customers.

Unsurprisingly, they were asked to sit in the plastic tent outside, as the main restaurant was completely full, both upstairs and downstairs.

Tang Ning and Jiang Yin each ordered a bowl of spicy crayfish, while Li Tianmu, who couldn't handle too much spice, ordered half a bowl of garlic crayfish and half a bowl of thirteen-spice crayfish.

That's right, all the crayfish here are served in large copper basins, just to let customers enjoy them to their heart's content and show off their heroic spirit.

Four large bowls of crayfish were served, instantly filling the small wooden table to the brim.

To save space, the wooden tables and chairs purchased by the shop are all relatively small and not very tall.

Sitting here feels more like nestling at your own little dining table; you don't have to be pretentious, and peeling shrimp and slurping the sauce is all very convenient.

Just as the three were about to enjoy their meal, they ran into an acquaintance.

Xie Jinxing and two strangers were standing not far outside the shed, waving to Li Tianmu.

Upon seeing this, Li Tianmu got up and ran out.

Jiang Yin's face instantly turned cold when she saw Xie Jinxing. She then lowered her head and focused on the crayfish in front of her.

It's so frustrating to run into an annoying person while eating crayfish!

As for Jian Tingyun and Li Tianmu, she could put aside her prejudices because of business.

Moreover, she had carefully recalled the previous videos, and neither of them had ever attacked her first.

But Xie Jinxing and Qin Wan'er always took the initiative to start conversations and speak ill of her.

Tang Ning nudged her with her leg: "Ignore him, don't let trash like him ruin your mood."

Jiang Yin smiled faintly, "Hmm..."

After a moment, Li Tianmu lifted the military green cotton curtain and quickly slipped inside.

When Jiang Yin looked up again, Xie Jinxing was gone.

Li Tianmu tied on a plastic apron, put on plastic gloves, and said while peeling shrimp:

"Brother Jinxing was passing by when he went to eat shrimp at his friend's restaurant, the one called 'Hong Kong's Restaurant, which is just one door away."

"What are your plans for New Year's Eve tonight?" Tang Ning abruptly changed the subject.

"I met up with some buddies at a hotel halfway up the mountain for drinks and to watch the fireworks show." Li Tianmu dipped the peeled shrimp meat into the soup and chewed it.

"Mmm, delicious." Li Tianmu praised it repeatedly, peeling off a piece while looking at Tang Ning and saying:

"You have plans? I can cancel them."

"No, go see the fireworks show instead."

Li Tianmu: "?... "

Tang Ning: "..."

Li Tianmu was always cheerful. In less than five minutes, Jiang Yin was amused by him and laughed until tears streamed down her face. She had completely forgotten about Xie Jinxing.

Amidst their laughter and conversation, a group of special personnel walking past outside the shed caught the attention of the three of them.

If you're looking for something special, he's not that different from the average person. He wears an oversized leather jacket, has a buzz cut, has some tattoos showing on his neck, and has a jingling metal chain hanging from his belt.

However, if several people are dressed the same way and walk with a lazy, arrogant, and nonchalant gait, then they can easily stand out from the crowd.

Tang Ning glanced at it and sighed, "Wherever there are people, there is a world of intrigue."

"That's normal. This place is remote, a bustling, mixed-race area." Li Tianmu was busy eating shrimp and didn't even look up to know what Tang Ning was talking about.

Jiang Yin: "..."

.......

Sun Lifeng, who rarely gets home early, had a long-awaited family reunion dinner with his mother, Sun Yuanyuan, and his younger sister, Sun Shini.

After dinner, Sun Yuanyuan washed and cleaned in the kitchen. Sun Lifeng, on the other hand, lay half-reclined on the sofa, propping his head up with his hand and resting his elbow on the armrest, watching the New Year's Eve gala on TV and enjoying this rare moment of leisure.

Sun Shini sat barefoot on the carpet in front of the sofa, building a Lego castle on the coffee table—a New Year's gift that Sun Lifeng had just bought for her today.

She would build for a while, then turn to look at her brother. Sun Lifeng would immediately respond with a smile and stroke her hair, and Sun Shini would turn back to continue building her Lego with satisfaction.

Sun Lifeng sighed inwardly. He knew why his sister was so happy; it was because he had come home early today, which was rare for him, so he could spend more time with her.

Looking at his younger sister's beautiful profile, Sun Lifeng's relaxed mood was clouded over again. He closed his eyes and his Adam's apple bobbed silently.

My younger sister is nineteen years old this year. She should be enjoying her youth on a university campus, but because of a traumatic experience eight years ago, she has never left home since. She trembles with fear at the sight of strangers, and taking her out feels like it could kill her.

For the first few years, the whole family tried various treatments, the conventional method being desensitization therapy—deliberately exposing her to strangers and unfamiliar environments. However, the condition not only failed to improve but worsened, and she even became reluctant to speak.

Seeing his younger sister trembling and in excruciating pain, Sun Lifeng, who was still in college, hugged her and shouted, "I won't treat you anymore. I'll take care of you for the rest of my life."

Sun Lifeng is nine years older than his sister. The siblings have always had a very good relationship. After she got sick, his sister became even more dependent on her brother, who became the only person who made her feel safe.

Around 9 p.m., because Sun Shini couldn't put together the castle, she asked her brother for help, and the two siblings sat around the coffee table and worked on it together.

A familiar ringtone broke the cozy moment. Sun Lifeng frowned, reached for his phone on the sofa, and went out onto the balcony.

"Hello, Mr. Shen, what can I do for you?" Sun Lifeng asked in his usual tone.

"Little Sun, I can't get in touch with your brother Qi. I've been calling him for over ten hours and he's not answering. I'm so worried. Go look for him in the places he usually goes. I hope nothing has happened to him." Shen Lan's sharp voice rang out from the receiver.

"...Okay." After hanging up the phone, Sun Lifeng stood silently on the balcony for a few seconds.

Turning back, he walked to Sun Shini, squatted down beside her, and whispered, "Shini, I have to go out for a while. If you're sleepy, go to sleep first, don't wait for me to come back, okay?"

Sun Shini opened her eyes wide in surprise and grabbed her brother's arm, "I'm not going."

Sun Lifeng felt a lump in his throat as he looked at the disappointment in his sister's eyes.

But he still gently stroked her hair and insisted, "Brother will be back soon, don't wait for him, go to sleep first."

"I'll wait for you," the girl said stubbornly, though she had let go of his hand.

Sun Lifeng sighed inwardly, put on his clothes, and turned to leave.

Just as the door closed, Sun Yuanyuan's voice rang out, "Where are you going so late?"

He didn't answer and simply closed the door.

Tonight is New Year's Eve, and the streets are full of people and cars. The cold winter wind is howling, and pedestrians on the roadside are shrinking their necks, but it still can't stop their enthusiasm for going out to celebrate the festival.

Sitting in the snail-paced car, Sun Lifeng thought about how Sun Shini was still eagerly waiting for him to come home, and his grip on the steering wheel tightened involuntarily.

Pushing open the door to "Flame" and weaving through the crowded throng, Sun Lifeng was like an NPC in a game quest, oblivious to the surrounding noise.

He went straight upstairs to room 210, pushed open the door, and, despite the nauseatingly sweet and foul smell, carried the completely drunk Sun Liqi, who was slumped on the sofa. He went downstairs, got into the car, and called Shen Lan to let her know he was safe.

The movements were fluid and seamless, without the slightest hesitation.

This kind of thing happens every few days; it's become muscle memory.

When we arrived at Gu Liqi's residence, there wasn't a single servant. Perhaps it was New Year's Day tomorrow and everyone was on holiday.

Sun Lifeng sighed heavily. Drunk people are most afraid of vomiting and choking. He probably won't be able to go home tonight.

After throwing Gu Liqi onto the large bed, Sun Lifeng plopped down on the round chair beside the bed, exhausted, and rested his head on the back of the chair, panting with his eyes closed.

Outside the window, a firework rose high into the sky and exploded.

A new year has arrived...