Rebirth: Starting with Capturing the Goddess Mentor

Chapter 109 The Village Chief Asked Me to Repair the Road? (Part 2)
Chen Guodong and He Juan returned home at 11:50. Both of them had smiles on their faces when they came back, and Chen Yan guessed that they must have won money playing cards.

In the living room, the hands of the old-fashioned wall clock slowly turned, silently approaching 11:59.

In that instant, a bright light pierced the night sky with a "whoosh," followed by a loud "bang," and a giant golden chrysanthemum suddenly bloomed in the sky.

In an instant, fireworks burst forth from all directions like a tidal wave, rising and falling, creating a breathtaking New Year's symphony.

At exactly twelve o'clock, Chen Yan's phone kept buzzing.

Many people sent New Year's greetings, including college classmates, junior high and high school classmates, Daily Tech employees, partners, and so on.

This also includes Jiang Zhixin and Ruan Yusang. He might not reply to other people's messages, but he absolutely has to reply to these two.

Jiang Yue Zhao Zhixin: "Happy New Year, Chen Yan! May you have peace and prosperity every year!"

Chen Yan replied: "I wish for peace and safety every year, and for you to be with me every year."

About two minutes later, I received a message on the phone.

Jiang Yue Zhao Zhixin: "I'm curious where you learned all these things? (smiles)"

Chen Yingjun: "I learned everything just by looking at you (smiles)"

After replying, Chen Yan clicked into his chat with Ruan Yusang. Compared to Jiang Zhixin, Ruan Yusang's New Year's greetings were much more direct.

Neighbor Ruan: "The New Year's fireworks were so loud, but they weren't as loud as I miss you."

Chen Yingjun: "Come find me if you miss me."

Neighbor Ruan: "Really?"

Chen Yingjun: "Really."

Xiao Ruan next door: "Then which day of the month would be suitable for me to come?"

Chen Yan thought for a moment. Everyone would be visiting relatives on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and on the second day, they would be going to Shanghai. On the third day, Jiang Zhixin would be coming to his house, so it could only be after the fourth day.

So he replied, "The fourth day of the lunar new year."

Xiao Ruan next door: "Okay, sure."

Just as Chen Yan was about to exit WeChat, the other party unexpectedly sent him a video!
In the video, Ruan Yusang appears to be in the bathroom, wearing only a gray knit sweater with the zipper undone, leaving it wide open.

The worst part is that there was nothing under the knitted sweater except for a black lace bra!
(There's a bonus chapter on the last page of this chapter.)
Neighbor Ruan: "Brother, I'm going to take a shower now~"

Chen Yingjun: "Okay, take a video and show it to me after you take a shower..."

Neighbor Ruan: "Pervert (warning)"

……

After Chen Yan exited the chat interface with Ruan Yusang, he unexpectedly received a WeChat message from Jiang Muyun.

Since he made it clear that he already had a girlfriend, the two seem to have lost contact.

"Ok?"

"Could it be that she still harbors feelings for me?"

Thinking this, Chen Yan opened Jiang Muyun's chat window.

Jiang Muyun: "Happy New Year, Chen Yan! I wish you all the best and a happy family in the new year."

Chen Yan replied politely: "I also wish you a Happy New Year. Take good care of your black hair, your picky stomach, and your smiling eyes in the new year."

After Jiang Muyun replied with a thank you, Chen Yan didn't reply again. He went straight upstairs to take a shower and go to bed.

After all, they have to get up early on the first day of the Lunar New Year; it's a family tradition.

In Ms. He's words—

"The first day of the new year is a time of renewal. Those who get up early are the first to greet the first rays of dawn, which means they are the first to receive blessings and good fortune." After taking a shower, Chen Yan first lay on the bed and said goodnight to Ruan Yusang and Jiang Zhixin. Then he scrolled through his phone for a while and fell into a deep sleep without realizing it.

7 a.m. on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

After being awakened by the incessant sound of firecrackers, Chen Yan lost all sleepiness. He got dressed, washed up quickly, and went downstairs.

Chen Guodong and He Juan were having breakfast in the restaurant on the first floor.

Seeing Chen Yan come down, He Juan served him a bowl of bean tea and glutinous rice balls: "Come and eat breakfast. After you finish, we'll go to the temple to pray together."

"okay."

Chen Yan nodded in agreement; these were old customs that had been around for decades.

Ever since he was old enough to understand, his breakfast on the first day of the Lunar New Year has always been bean tea and glutinous rice balls. The glutinous rice balls are usually filled with white sugar, lard, and sesame seeds, symbolizing "reunion". The bean tea is made with red beans, symbolizing a sweet and harmonious New Year.

When Chen Yan grew up, he learned that it wasn't just his family; the entire city of Ningbo ate these two things for breakfast on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

After breakfast, the family of three set off to the village temple to worship the Buddha.

For Chinese people, worshipping gods and ancestors is an indispensable part of the Lunar New Year's Day celebrations.

With devout hearts, people come to the temple, place carefully prepared offerings, light incense and candles, kowtow and pray for divine protection for peace, health, wealth and happiness in the new year.

The village temple is not far from Chen Yan's home, about a 5-minute walk away.

However, on the way to the temple, you will occasionally run into some people from the same village.

Chen Yan keenly noticed that these people would greet him with friendly smiles, as if they were deliberately trying to express their kindness and friendliness.

Just as I was getting close to the temple, I ran into my neighbor, Aunt Wang, and her daughter coming out.

When Aunt Wang saw Chen Yan, she was as excited as if she had seen a celebrity: "Oh my, isn't this Xiao Yan?"

"You're getting more and more handsome! You were such a chubby little guy when you were a child, but now you've grown up to be so good-looking!"

Chen Yan greeted her with a smile, "Hello, Aunt Wang!"

Upon hearing Chen Yan greet her, Aunt Wang immediately rushed to him, her calloused hands tightly grasping his:

"Xiaoyan, is your company hiring again next year? If so, how about my Xiaoling?"

The woman named Xiaoling next to Aunt Wang lowered her head shyly upon hearing this.

Chen Yan was a little confused for a moment.

"what's the situation?"

How did she know I started a company?

So, Chen Yan looked at his parents with a puzzled expression.

He Juan felt a little awkward under her son's gaze: "Oh dear, it's all your dad's fault. He drank too much yesterday and insisted on talking about how great you are in Hangzhou at the mahjong table, how you're a billionaire and have dozens of employees. I couldn't stop him."

Chen Guodong was immediately startled and turned to look at his wife: "No, didn't you say that?"

"What do you mean I said? I think you're just drunk and have blacked out!"

Chen Guodong wanted to argue a bit more, but seeing his wife's unfriendly look, he thought for a moment and ultimately didn't say anything.

At this moment, Aunt Wang stepped in to smooth things over: "Oh dear, no matter who said it, our Xiaoyan is so outstanding, it's only right to let everyone know!"

"You agree, right, Xiaoyan?"

……

(Godfathers, I'm working hard on the next chapter and expect to release it before 12 o'clock~)

(End of this chapter)