Chapter 771 - 568: New Year’s Truly Wonderful...

Chapter 771: Chapter 568: New Year’s Truly Wonderful...

As the night deepened, the clock silently pointed to around eleven in the evening. Liu Shiwei glanced at his watch and felt it was getting late; it was time to put an end to tonight’s gathering.

Thus, he stood up, politely bid farewell to Huang Jun, and prepared to return home with Wen Xueqian and Liu Ruihan.

Qingqing and Weiwei looked at the departing Liu Ruihan, their hearts filled with reluctance, and their eyes showed a sense of fondness.

Seeing this, Huang Jun gently consoled them, "Hanhan needs to go home to sleep, and you should go to bed early too. Next time, when there’s a chance, we’ll invite Hanhan to come over and play, okay?"

Wen Xueqian also softly reassured them, "Don’t worry, children, you’ll see each other again soon. Plus, after the Spring Festival, the new semester will start, and you’ll be able to play and study together every day!"

"Oh, right~"

Qingqing and Weiwei seemed to have an epiphany, their faces showing a sudden realization. Although they still felt a bit reluctant, they nodded slowly.

Later, they each took Liu Ruihan’s hand and said, "Hanhan, goodbye."

Liu Ruihan said sweetly, "Qingqing, Weiwei, goodbye!"

In truth, Liu Ruihan felt more reluctant to leave than anyone else.

She had been especially happy here.

Not only did the cute "little companions" like Orange, meat buns, and pumpkin cakes accompany her in play, but she could also set off fireworks and play with sparklers with Qingqing and Weiwei, enjoying the thrill endlessly.

More importantly, she could always eat the super delicious meals made by her dry father!

She had even fantasized that if she could stay here forever, how wonderful that would be.

But reality is often less than ideal.

Her parents told her she couldn’t stay at someone else’s house during the New Year, which left her feeling quite upset, both regretful and helpless...

Liu Shiwei lightly patted Huang Jun’s shoulder and said, "Brother Huang, then we’ll take our leave first. We’ve really been a bother tonight. Next time there’s a chance, let’s have a good gathering."

Huang Jun smiled and replied, "Brother Liu, have a safe journey back; please be careful."

Liu Shiwei chuckled heartily and nodded, "Alright, goodbye!"

"Goodbye!"

Huang Jun waved as he watched Liu Shiwei’s family slowly enter the elevator. Only when the elevator doors closed did he turn to Qingqing and Weiwei, who were still a bit reluctant and waving, saying gently, "Alright then, let’s go back to our room!"

Back in the room, he urged the little ones to complete their bedtime routines.

After they finished, the countdown to the New Year had already drawn near.

Seeing this.

Huang Jun was ready to wait for the twelve o’clock bell to toll.

These two little ones usually went to bed early, but tonight they were particularly energetic, staying up until now.

Earlier, they had joyfully set off fireworks outside, and now sitting on the sofa, their little heads were starting to nod slightly, showing some signs of drowsiness.

Huang Jun gently gathered them into his arms.

At this time, the TV broadcasted the host’s animated New Year greeting: "Time flies, like a shuttle weaving through the years, and a new year has quietly arrived. In this new era filled with hope and challenges, I firmly believe that as long as we all focus on our homeland, we will surely create a brighter tomorrow together..."

He gently patted their little arms and reminded, "Qingqing, Weiwei, it’s almost twelve o’clock!"

Although Qingqing and Weiwei didn’t fully understand why Daddy was so excited about this moment, in their hearts, whatever Daddy did or said was always reasonable and trustworthy.

Thus...

The two slightly sleepy little ones perked up, straightened their tiny bodies, and joined their daddy in the countdown, childishly chanting: "Ten, nine, eight, seven... three, two, one!"

When the clock struck twelve, Huang Jun’s phone in his pocket also chimed with a string of message notifications.

Without a doubt, it must be the New Year greetings from colleagues at the kindergarten.

But instead of checking his phone right away, he looked down, smiling at his two darlings and said, "Qingqing, Weiwei, Happy New Year!"

"Daddy, Happy New Year!"

Qingqing and Weiwei were infected by his emotion, their sweet responses bursting with joy.

Huang Jun slowly took out the prepared red envelopes and handed them over, wishing them with love, "May my darlings be healthy in the new year, growing smarter and taller..."

"Thank you, Daddy!"

Qingqing and Weiwei happily took the red envelopes and then plunged into Huang Jun’s arms, planting kisses on his cheeks with two crisp "muah" sounds.

Huang Jun was slightly surprised, but his heart was immediately filled with happiness.

After the affectionate moment, Qingqing wriggled out of his embrace, and like a little rabbit, she "pitter-pattered" towards her bedroom.

Huang Jun instinctively thought she was sleepy and wanted to sleep.

So he promptly turned off the TV and gently picked up Weiwei, following closely behind.

Unexpectedly...

Qingqing didn’t go to rest; instead, she opened the small drawer on her bedside table, took out all the red envelopes she’d received these days, and solemnly walked to his side, saying, "Happy New Year, Daddy, wishing you health, wisdom, and height!"

Seeing this, Weiwei was not to be outdone and quickly ran to her bedside to pull out her own little drawer, taking out her cherished red envelopes, handing them to Huang Jun while mimicking her sister’s words, "Happy New Year, Daddy, wishing you health, wisdom, and height too!"