"Auntie, let me toast you on behalf of Squad Monitor Lin!" Ye Linyun said. "Since Squad Monitor Lin is no longer around, Brother Xia and I will toast you on his behalf!"
"Good … Good girl …" Huzi's mother said as she raised her glass with red eyes.
"Come, Qiao'er, let's toast too!" Xia Ruofei said with a smile. "From today onwards, we are a family!"
"Mm!" Lin Qiao's eyes were also a little wet.
In her memory, she had never had such a warm Spring Festival since her brother's death.
Every Spring Festival, it was just her and her mother. Hearing other people's laughter and the sound of firecrackers in the distance, her house seemed especially cold and lonely.
Therefore, ever since her brother's death, Lin Qiao was especially afraid of festivals, especially when the whole country was celebrating the Spring Festival.
However, this year was different. She felt the warmth of her family and the joy of the Spring Festival.
After everyone clinked their glasses and drank, they ate and chatted. Laughter could be heard in the dining room from time to time. Even Ye Linyun, who was not good with words, said a lot.
After dinner, Xia Ruofei wanted to help Huzi's mother clean up, but Huzi's mother stopped him. She said that with her around, there was no need for Xia Ruofei to do these things.
Lin Qiao could not wait to set off the firecrackers. In fact, it was just getting dark, but seeing how happy Lin Qiao was, Xia Ruofei did not want to spoil her mood. He smiled and called Ye Linyun. The three of them carried a bunch of fireworks and firecrackers to the farm outside.
The dazzling fireworks bloomed in the night sky, illuminating the smiling faces of the three people. It also brought a festive atmosphere to the slightly quiet farm.
After a while, most of the fireworks were set off. Lin Qiao wanted to continue, but Xia Ruofei quickly said that they should leave some for the Spring Festival. Only then did she reluctantly stop.
The Spring Festival Gala was about to start, so everyone went to the living room and waited in front of the TV.
There were fruits and snacks on the coffee table in the living room. The four of them ate and chatted while watching TV. The atmosphere was harmonious.
Huzi's mother was also in good spirits. She didn't go back to her room to rest until the New Year's bell rang on TV.
The sound of firecrackers also began to come from the distance. In the direction of the Sanshan City, the entire night sky was lit up.
Xia Ruofei led Lin Qiao and Ye Linyun out with the rest of the fireworks and firecrackers.
More than half an hour later, Xia Ruofei and the others had finished setting off all the fireworks. From time to time, colorful sparks could be seen blooming in the sky in the distance.
Xia Ruofei, Ye Linyun, and Lin Qiao returned to the villa. Lin Qiao returned to his room to sleep under the urging of Huzi's mother. Xia Ruofei and Ye Linyun also returned to their own rooms.
After Xia Ruofei returned to his room, he took out his phone and began to call people to wish them a happy new year.
Of course, he guessed that Professor Tian, Tian Huilan, Ma Xiong, and the other elders were already asleep, so he mainly called the relatively younger ones.
Liang Qichao, Xijiangyue's Chief Zheng, Lone Wolf's Guo Zhan, the provincial military's Niu Meng, Changping County's Executive Deputy Mayor Wu Liqian … After Xia Ruofei retired, his social circle was not complicated, so he didn't have to call many people.
Guo Zhan, the captain of the Lone Wolf's Assault Team, was very happy to receive Xia Ruofei's call. He even asked about his condition with concern. Xia Ruofei told him that he had been using traditional Chinese medicine after retiring, and his condition was effectively under control. Guo Zhan was also very happy when he heard about it.
Xia Ruofei also told him about Ye Linyun. Guo Zhan also had an impression of this soldier who had performed very well during the training. After listening to Xia Ruofei, he was very emotional. He also expressed his appreciation for Xia Ruofei's actions of helping his comrades.
Xia Ruofei and Guo Zhan talked about a lot of things in the army, and the two of them sighed endlessly.
As for Liang Qichao and the others, Xia Ruofei greeted them more out of courtesy. After chatting for a while, he quickly hung up.
After making a round of calls, he was ready to call Ling Qingxue.
In Xia Ruofei's heart, Ling Qingxue was still a little different from other people. The two of them had not broken through the window paper, but they were far more intimate than normal good friends.
Therefore, Xia Ruofei also left Ling Qingxue's number for last.
Just as Xia Ruofei was about to dial, the phone rang first.
He looked at the caller ID and saw that it was a relatively unfamiliar number.
"It's already the middle of the night. Who would call?" Xia Ruofei muttered to himself.
However, he still chose to answer. "Hello, who is this?"
A shy voice came from the other end of the phone. "Is this Big Brother Xia?"
"I'm Xia Ruofei." Xia Ruofei felt that the voice was a little familiar, but he could not remember who it was. Therefore, he asked curiously, "May I ask who is this?"
"Big Brother Xia, I'm Jiang Yue!" The voice on the other end of the phone had a hint of joy. "Youyou's classmate … Last time at the pharmacy at the school gate …"
"Oh! So it's you! Hello, hello! " Xia Ruofei suddenly remembered the easily shy girl. A few days after he left the army, he had saved her in a small alley in the slums.
"Hello, Big Brother Xia!" Jiang Yue saw that Xia Ruofei remembered and was very happy. "I … It's nothing. I just called to wish you a Happy New Year …"
"Thank you! I wish you a Happy New Year too! "Xia Ruofei said with a smile.
"That … I heard from Youyou that you opened a farm in the suburbs?" Jiang Yue asked. "Big Brother Xia, when school starts, can we come and visit?"
"No problem!" Xia Ruofei said with a smile. "But our farm has just been completed. We haven't planted anything yet! You will probably be disappointed if you come … "
"No, no, I just want to come and see you …"
"Huh?"
"Uh … to see your farm …" Jiang Yue said with a little panic.
"Okay! Call me when you want to come! "Xia Ruofei said with a smile. He thought to himself," Why is this girl taking such a long breath? "
"Okay! Goodbye, Big Brother Xia! "Jiang Yue said quickly.
"Goodbye!" Xia Ruofei hung up the phone.
In a small mountain village in Gannan Province, a few hundred kilometers away, Jiang Yue's face was red. She held her phone to her chest with both hands and had a shy smile on her face. Her pair of bright eyes were shining with joy.
When Xia Ruofei and Jiang Yue finished talking, it was almost one o 'clock. However, considering that it was New Year's Eve and that Ling Qingxue should not be asleep at this time, he called her directly.
The phone rang once and the other side picked up. Then, Xia Ruofei heard Ling Qingxue's voice.
"Why is your line always busy when I call you? Are there too many girls and you can't cope with my calls? "Ling Qingxue asked jokingly.
Xia Ruofei suddenly broke out in cold sweat. He thought to himself, "A girl's sixth sense is really scary. Luckily, I have a clear conscience!"
He did not call the girls. It was the girls who called him …
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