I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

This is why Nian likes ordinary people.

The way they fought so hard against the world and against themselves was truly mesmerizing.

Yes, that's right.

During the day, Bai Zhou held Nian's hand, feeling the warmth from his palm, and a happy smile spread across his face.

"Those who strive to live possess a dazzling and brilliant soul."

This is probably one of the reasons why Bai Ye wanted to save the world, but then stopped his plan to destroy the old humans and create new ones.

Laughing freely in the daytime, I embrace the year tightly.

"Sister, I feel so relaxed."

"uh-huh……"

I was very happy this year.

I never expected that a casual stay at a hotel would lead to such an interesting experience; it was such a great deal.

"Alright, alright, stop daydreaming. Go to sleep now, or you won't be able to get up tomorrow and someone will have to come and wake you up."

Year's words, however, elicited laughter from the daytime.

"Isn't it my elder sister who'll be woken up tomorrow?"

"It won't be me. Just you wait, I can get up early."

Being looked down upon by his despicable younger brother was unbearable for him. He immediately closed his eyes, ready to prove himself right through his actions.

"I hope so."

He said no more during the day, closed his eyes, and prepared to drift off to sleep.

Goodnight, sister.

"Okay, goodnight, Xiaobai."

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"...Silly Xiaobai! Why didn't you call me?!"

Nian, with a bitter face, lay on Bai Zhou's back and shouted in his ear in dissatisfaction.

Xiao Bai knew perfectly well that she couldn't get up, but he didn't wake her this morning, deliberately making her embarrass herself in front of that old woman.

"It's good that you get up late, good girl, you'll definitely give birth to a big, healthy baby."

Nian imitated the old woman's mannerisms as she spoke.

"What do you mean by 'definitely giving birth to a big, healthy baby'?"

She is a dignified immortal, someone who has achieved immortality. How could she possibly give birth and have postpartum confinement like an ordinary woman?

And what man in this world could possibly be worthy of her...? There isn't one.

Yes, that's right.

It's hard to imagine what a pregnant woman looks like during the day.

After all, her waist is too thin now. If she gets pregnant, it will be a problem for her to walk if her belly gets a little bigger.

"Humph."

Nian yawned, then lowered his head and rested his head on Bai Zhou's shoulder for a nap.

"Sister, lie down and sleep. Sleeping like this is not good for your health."

During the day, a mat was laid out for her, and kind words were spoken to her as she received the New Year.

"Come on, good boy."

With a gentle pat on the pack animal, Bai Zhou drove the chariot slowly forward.

"I'm starting to miss radishes and greens."

Looking at the pack animals pulling the cart, Bai Zhou couldn't help but recall the two funny and adorable Ah Yao.

I wonder how they are doing now.

But considering that the gentleman usually doesn't take care of them, they're probably crying and fighting with their own kind for food to fill their stomachs right now.

If we had asked for those two back then, could we now use them to sense the master's location?

The moment I think of Xi, I immediately change the person I miss during the day.

Hmm, I wonder how the gentleman is doing now.

Is he painting, or is he sightseeing?

Or perhaps... she's thinking about him?

(=^▽^=)

As his fingertips traced the delicate brush in his hand, Bai Zhou's thoughts once again fell upon the painter.

Sir, I long to see you right away.

Just then, Bai Zhou suddenly recalled what the old woman had said that morning.

"You'll definitely have a big, healthy baby."

If it's a gentleman.

What would the man look like if he were pregnant?

During the day, I couldn't help but think about what that person looked like.

An artist who is already somewhat lazy might simply use the child's name to stay in bed and recuperate, while he does all sorts of things for her.

When traveling, provide proper assistance to prevent falls or fatigue.

Carrying or carrying on your back will be prohibited, and you should also be careful about the degree of bumps when riding in a car.

As for food... I've heard that sour foods are for boys and spicy foods for girls. But knowing my husband's personality, I reckon he prefers sweets more.

But it seems that eating too many sweets isn't good either, so I can only eat lighter foods.

Hmm, what name would be good for a boy to raise? And what name would be nice to hear for a girl?

What should you pay attention to when caring for a baby?

Ah, it seems that having a child is a very important thing.

During the day, he gripped his pen tightly, a cheerful smile playing on his lips, while his mind wandered to all sorts of wonderful fantasies.

"Ah!"

The painter shook his head, then threw the freshly picked apricots into the river.

She's finding peace and quiet in the painting.

Someone outside was having a wedding party, and the sound of firecrackers could be heard from the east street to the west street.

Xi's aversion to firecrackers ranks first.

She couldn't understand what was so good about something that just made a lot of noise and left a mess, making people so fond of it and wanting to have a string of them to cheer themselves up no matter what good things happened.

In the past, these things were only set off during the New Year, but now that living standards have improved, they have gone from being rare to commonplace.

"but……"

She picked up another apricot, took a bite, and felt the sour juice on the flesh. She smiled, a rare occurrence for her.

This also means that the little fool's efforts over the years haven't been in vain.

what.

The thought of that brat always made Xi feel mostly cheerful.

So, what does he look like now?

How many years has it been since we last met?

Xi counted silently.

Thirty-two years.

Thirty-two years have passed.

In the blink of an eye... time really flies.

That little guy must be taller than her by now.

We can't knock his head like we used to anymore.

I might even get scolded by him, or told something like that I've disgraced his authority.

He... won't become such a boring person, will he?

"Ah, it seems to have stopped."

A-Yao, who was keeping watch outside, sent a message that things seemed to have quieted down outside.

"Oh, they've already been brought to the manor. Hmm, you can come back now."

She put the little rascal back into the painting, and then unfolded a painting in her hand.

The painting depicts a prosperous scene, the magnificent capital city, where people are depicted wearing official hats and red robes, phoenix coronet and embroidered shawl.

What a fine weather!

"Among the rituals of ordinary people, the wedding ceremony is still considered a meaningful one."

As the artist's fingertips traced the groom's face in the painting, he seemed to see his current appearance before his eyes.

His youthful naiveté has faded, and with the passage of time, he has become mature and resolute.

But that feeling remained unchanged, still burning hot.

It rushed straight into her heart, leaving her in turmoil.

Returning to the thirty-two peaks of Mount Song, we appreciate the rain and discuss the oxen.

Time flies like an arrow, and in the blink of an eye, the third cauldron has already stood atop that towering peak.