Doomsday Carnival: The Little Monster Only Has a Seven-Second Memory

The unloved little bitter gourds gathered together, clumsily preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner.

It was actually quite fun.

They laughed and joked, neither of them mentioning the two who hadn't returned yet.

After making the dumplings, we prepared the New Year's Eve dinner.

Wu Zhe, a Cantonese, wanted to eat poached chicken, and Xiao Yi and Xiao Er satisfied his cravings just the same.

Zhang Dapeng went to get the wine, saying that everyone should have a drink during the New Year. Wu Zhe helped peel garlic, while Gao Lei went to the rooftop to pick fruits and vegetables.

After picking them, fill the container with fresh fruit and place it on the table in the living room.

It looks festive.

Luo Na was hanging red envelopes on the orange tree, and Wu Zhe said that this was a custom in his area.

While waiting for the dumplings to cook.

She planned to pack it up and then deliver it to Prism and Jia Yi.

Before they could even get there...

Lingjing and Jia Yi arrived first. Lingjing and the others at least greeted them when they came over, brought some New Year's goods, and said they were very busy. They left after putting down the things. Jia Yi and the others were even busier. They disappeared as soon as they put down the things.

Luo Na chased after them one by one, delivering several large boxes of dumplings and two space cards.

The space card contained some fresh fruits and vegetables. There were many things grown upstairs, and the group of them couldn't possibly eat them all, so it was a good opportunity to send some to them.

Lin Shuangshuang doesn't have many friends in the world, but they can be considered old acquaintances, whether they are former teammates or apprentices, they are all related to her.

The fact that she entrusted Huo Ling and her mentor to Jia Yi and Ling Jing before she left is enough to prove their character, which is why Luo Na and the others are willing to associate with them.

Perhaps that's what they think too, which is why they come to visit during holidays.

Lorna stood at the entrance of the small castle for a while, gazing at the distant ruins. Even on New Year's Eve, the outside was still filled with billowing sand.

Occasionally, fragments of meteorite collide with each other, producing a crackling sound.

Just consider it the sound of firecrackers.

The little castle remained parked at the entrance of the base in City A, waiting for the two people who had not yet returned.

Wu Zhe called out to Luo Na, "Sister Nana, come quick! There's so much mutated beast meat!!"

Lorna turned and went back to the living room, closing the door but not locking it. "It's not surprising. They spend much more time in the field than we do, so their chances of catching mutated beasts are higher. But mutated ostriches are really delicious..."

Wu Zhe suggested baking some tonight.

Lorna said, "Can you finish it all? There's still quite a bit of the barbecue we bought yesterday."

She said her eyes were bigger than her belly, and she didn't want to waste the food, so she suggested, "Let's bake it tomorrow."

Wu Zhe said, "That works too."

Looking at Luo Na, Zhang Dapeng couldn't help but laugh: "Nana has grown up quite a bit."

It's much more stable now.

Lorna accepted it readily, "Of course, who can stay innocent forever?"

She moved the orange tree with the red envelopes hanging on it, placing it next to the sofa.

After taking a shower, Zhao Pingsheng came downstairs in his pajamas, his hair still half-dry. "Secretary Su said thank you for your concern, but she's busy today and won't be coming."

Upon hearing this, Lorna sighed and said, "She really isn't taking a break today. Let's eat by ourselves then."

Zhang Dapeng asked curiously, "Are you going to invite Secretary Su again? She's such a busy person, it's no wonder she can't come. Today is Lunar New Year's Eve, the day most prone to problems. There are always so many troubles during holidays, how could she possibly have time?"

Lorna didn't like the orange tree, so she moved it to the doorway. "I was just asking, it would be more lively if they could come."

Zhang Dapeng said, "That's true. She's too busy, so we'll bring her some dumplings later."

Lorna said yes.

Zhao Pingsheng went downstairs and looked around. On the table, there was already a plate of poached chicken, roast meat, braised meat, and dumplings that hadn't been cooked yet. They were all cold dishes. The kitchen was quite noisy, and Xiao Yi and Xiao Er were probably preparing hot dishes.

The windows were decorated with paper-cut window decorations, the orange tree was adorned with red envelopes, and the sofa had been fitted with red slipcovers—the atmosphere was full of festive spirit. "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Zhang Dapeng quickly said, "No need, no need, you can just sit down. Dr. Zhao has worked so hard, you should take a rest."

Zhao Pingsheng laughed and said, "Are you doing this on purpose? I can do the work, just tell me what you need to do."

Zhang Dapeng said it wasn't true at all. "Seeing how hard you've worked for the future of humanity, I told you to take a break, and you turned around and said I wasn't. Tsk tsk tsk."

Gao Lei and Wu Zhe couldn't help but laugh as they listened to their two brothers bickering back and forth.

Lorna chuckled along.

After Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu finished charging, they ran over wearing red coats.

They rushed straight at Rona.

Lorna was closest to them; she petted each one, saying, "Good dogs! Good dogs!"

The two mechanical dogs wagged their tails in praise.

Zhang Dapeng watched with envy, and said sourly, "Don't wag your tails too hard! I'll have to fix them for you two. Why are these two dogs so affectionate with you?"

Lorna laughed and said, "That's because I'm pretty! That's why they both like me."

Zhang Dapeng agreed, and sincerely praised, "Nana is indeed beautiful."

Luo Na is very beautiful.

The entertainment industry in this post-apocalyptic world has not yet recovered, so what is being broadcast now are the old Spring Festival Galas.

A program I used to despise.

Now they're actually starting to enjoy watching, and more and more dishes are appearing on the table.

Little One and Little Two put in a lot of effort tonight.

After finishing their chores, the third and fourth girls put on new clothes and said they would treat them well tonight, thanking them for their hard work in earning electricity for them.

This made the five of them laugh.

Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu lay under the table, keeping the five of them company.

After everyone was seated.

Lorna looked at everyone, and they all looked at each other in unison.

Two seats in the seven-seater were empty.

My feelings are complicated.

Luo Na stood up first, holding a glass of bright orange soda, and said, "It's been two years since the apocalypse, and it's not easy for everyone to get together. It would be impossible without some kind of fate. Although it's only been two years, it feels like a very long time has passed. I want to toast you all, and especially Captain Huo and Shuang'er. Without Captain Huo pursuing his wife, there would be no little castle, and none of us would exist. Thank you for your unwavering support these past few days. Many times, I was on the verge of death, but you always managed to pull me back. Without you, there would be no Luo Na today."

When she said that without Huo Ling pursuing his wife, there would be no little castle, everyone couldn't help but laugh out loud, but after laughing, they felt a pang of sadness in their hearts.

After saying that, Lorna gulped it down, "I know you guys are bad with words, so I'll speak for you first, hahaha."

She casually wiped away a tear.

Gao Lei silently handed her a tissue. "Thank you, Sister Na. I'm not good with words, but I'm very grateful to have met you all."

Wu Zhe was already a little teary-eyed. He stood up, holding his cup, and said, "I also have to thank you. I used to have no one to care for me or love me. Thanks to you all, I have a family. You all treat me like a younger brother."

He said he would take good care of his older brothers and sisters in the future, and he said it very sincerely.

This made everyone laugh again.

Laughing and crying at the same time.

Zhang Dapeng turned his head and laughed, scolding, "Do you have to go through with this sentimental stuff on New Year's Eve? It's not very nice for grown men to shed tears."

His eyes were red.

Zhao Pingsheng pretended to drink, laughing along, and lowered his head to hide his emotions. "New year, new beginnings, things will definitely get better and better for us in the future."

The three of them, including Lorna, nodded emphatically.

The little ones, the second little ones, the third little ones, and the fourth little ones were all quietly keeping each other company.

Everyone fell silent for a moment.

I was actually still hoping for a family reunion, until I heard the sound of fireworks on TV.

Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu suddenly perked up their ears.

There was a noise coming from the doorway.

Luo Na and the others, along with Zhao Pingsheng and Zhang Dapeng, looked at each other as if they were telepathically connected.

The door was opened.

Two familiar figures appeared.

Rona's pupils trembled slightly as she uttered the phrase she had repeatedly rehearsed in her mind, "Welcome home..."

People who haven't seen each other for so long have finally reunited.