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The atmosphere in the square was extremely heavy.

The enormous "Nian Beast" spewed out two white gusts of air from its nostrils, and let out a series of low roars from its throat. Its pair of scarlet beast eyes were fixed on the small figure sitting on the "throne".

It slowly approached, step by step, each step feeling heavy and oppressive, as if it were stepping on the hearts of all the viewers.

The chat in the live stream almost stopped at that moment; everyone stared wide-eyed and forgot to breathe.

"Why is the young master still sitting? Isn't he afraid at all?"

"That aura is incredible! Facing such a huge guy, he didn't even blink!"

"Look! The young master... he smiled?"

Yes, Wu You smiled.

When the ferocious Nian beast was less than ten meters away from him, a smile that he had never shown before finally appeared on his usually calm face.

So that's how it is?

The story of that year.

This smile, through a close-up shot from the main camera, was clearly presented to every viewer.

What a smile it was!

It wasn't fear, it wasn't tension.

It was a smile of utter relief and joy.

You guys are really capable!

"roar--!"

The Nian beast seemed to be enraged by Wu You's smile. It let out another deafening roar and pounced on Wu You!

That enormous figure, with an unparalleled aura, seemed poised to tear that tiny figure to shreds!

"ah--!"

In the live stream, countless timid female viewers screamed in terror!

In the control room, Su Qinghuan's heart leaped into her throat! Although she knew it was a performance, the overly realistic scene still made her feel a wave of unease!

However, just as the Nian beast was about to pounce on Wu You...

An unexpected change has occurred!

"Thump!"

A bell toll, more resonant and powerful than ever before, suddenly echoed through the sky from within the magnificent Wu Clan Ancestral Hall!

Followed by.

"Swish! Swish! Swish!"

All the red lanterns that had been turned off around the square suddenly lit up again at the same time!

The warm and festive red light instantly dispelled the darkness, turning the entire square into a sea of ​​red!

Countless firecrackers that had been prepared were lit, creating a deafening roar!

The once menacing Nian beast froze instantly upon seeing the sky filled with red light!

For the first time, a hint of fear appeared in its scarlet beast eyes!

It let out a mournful cry, and its massive body uncontrollably took two steps back.

"Dear viewers..."

Su Qinghuan's magnetic voice rang out again at just the right moment.

Legend has it that the Nian beast is most afraid of the color red and loud noises.

"Therefore, every New Year's Eve, every household will put up red couplets, hang red lanterns, and set off loud firecrackers."

"This is the origin of our Chinese New Year custom."

Su Qinghuan's explanation was like the finishing touch, giving all the viewers a deeper understanding of this mythical scene.

"So that's how it is! I only knew that we put up Spring Festival couplets and set off firecrackers during the New Year, but I never knew it was to scare away the Nian monster!"

"I learned so much! I feel like I truly had the most meaningful traditional culture lesson I've ever had today!"

"This is true cultural export! It's a million times more interesting than those dry lectures!"

Just as the audience was marveling at it.

New changes have taken place in the square.

Then, an old man dressed in a dark blue sacrificial robe, with white hair and beard, slowly walked out from the crowd, leaning on a dragon-headed cane.

Indeed, it is Wu Jingzhi, the head steward.

He walked to the other end, to the Nian beast that was cowering in fear of the red light.

Then he took out a red envelope from his pocket, with a large "福" (fortune) character written on it.

He held the red envelope high and presented it to the Nian beast.

The Nian beast, which had been filled with ferocity, gradually calmed down after seeing the red envelope.

The fear and violence in its scarlet eyes gradually faded.

Instead, there is a childlike curiosity and joy.

It lowered its huge head and carefully used its mouth to pick up the red envelope.

Then, surprisingly, it nodded at Wu Jingzhi in a human-like manner.

Immediately afterwards, it turned around and, amidst a joyful and festive drumbeat, took light steps and began to dance a powerful and beautiful dance similar to a lion dance in the square.

Finally, carrying the red envelope in its mouth, it looked back every few steps, reluctant to leave, and disappeared into the darkness at the end of the square.

This is the end.

The spectacular opening performance of "driving away the Nian beast," filled with mythological elements, has officially come to an end.

After a brief silence, the entire live stream room was once again completely flooded with a deluge of comments!

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! What was that just now? The Nian beast... bribed with a red envelope?"

"Holy crap, the 'Paying Extra Money Layman's Year Beast Edition!"

"Hahaha! This is hilarious! So even the Nian monster likes lucky money!"

"This plot twist deserves full marks! It's so interesting! This truly shows the gentleness and kindness inherent in the Chinese people! Even when facing ferocious monsters, our final choice is not to exterminate them, but to 'reform' them in a gentle way!"

"I declare this to be the most amazing, spectacular, and meaningful opening performance I've ever seen this year! Bar none!"

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