Chapter 765 - 763: The First Scare of the New Year

Zero’s eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

It’s supposed to be entertainment, purely for fun, and yet it still requires resources for calculation. How is that fun?

However, Zero chose to stay silent; otherwise, the boss would give her yet another lecture on ideology.

Mo Jingchun felt a bit guilty looking at Little Grey’s aggrieved and confused eyes.

Poor thing, probably still worried about what to eat tomorrow.

Speaking of which, if you can’t even protect the only piece of furniture, how can Little Grey be expected to guard the house?

Comparing them, Mo Jingchun realized that Little Grey and Bun seemed no different, both just eating and sleeping without any skills.

Little did Mo Jingchun expect that three hours later, Bun would completely prove him wrong, and it hurt quite a bit.

"Everyone, go watch the Spring Festival Gala, and after staying up late, obediently go to sleep."

Already feeling guilty, Candy nodded vigorously without another word, giving up on setting off fireworks, and was the first to run back inside.

Zero, feeling the boss’s unwavering stare, chuckled awkwardly and hurriedly packed away the unfinished fireworks and took them inside.

Seeing Little Grey still standing there dazed, Mo Jingchun patted its head and said teasingly, "Little Grey, don’t take it to heart. Having your bowl blown away is something every dog has to experience."

"Don’t worry, tomorrow I’ll get you a plastic bowl to use temporarily, and I’ll order you a better one tonight."

As if understanding, a glimmer of light appeared in Little Grey’s eyes.

When Mo Jingchun returned to the living room, the two little ones were sitting properly on the sofa, watching the Spring Festival Gala by the fire.

Seeing him come in, the little ones glanced quickly before hurriedly looking away, pretending not to notice.

Mo Jingchun glanced at them and rummaged in the kitchen until he found a suitable bowl for Little Grey.

He patted the stainless steel bowl and grinned.

"This is great! I can save the money for a dog bowl."

As long as no one messes around, a stainless steel bowl can last several years. After all, we only live here for so many days in a year.

At most, it’s about a month or so.

In the county town, Little Grey has several feeding bowls, so there’s no need to worry.

Watching the dull program, Candy felt her eyelids battling.

But due to her brother’s authority, Candy stubbornly stayed awake.

Only Zero was the happiest, with her eyes on the TV, her mind had long drifted elsewhere. She might secretly be using satellite internet to watch cartoons.

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As the New Year bell was about to ring, Candy, who had been sleepy, suddenly became alert.

Watching her brother and Zero carry a huge firework to the yard, Candy was full of anticipation.

She’d wanted to set it off long ago, but her brother wouldn’t let her, and even Zero didn’t dare touch it.

Standing in the yard, Mo Jingchun held a lighter, with everyone’s eyes on him, while his eyes were fixed ahead.

Mo Jingchun was waiting for the old man next door to light his fireworks first before he would set off his own.

It’s a gesture of respect and a rule; since he was a child, his father always followed this process.

Suddenly! A flash shot into the sky, followed by a not too loud thud.

In the next instant, a beautiful firework bloomed in the darkness, accompanied by a loud bang.

"Brother, quickly set off the fireworks."

In response, Mo Jingchun turned and said with a smile, "How about you do it?"

Candy shook her head like a rattle.

"I’m still young; it’s too dangerous."

Mo Jingchun’s mouth twitched; now she admits she’s still young.

Without further thought, Mo Jingchun lit the fireworks.

As he turned to run, Mo Jingchun realized Zero had already pulled Candy behind the main door for cover.

Noticing Mo Jingchun’s gaze, Zero said with a smile:

"Better safe than sorry."

Mo Jingchun sneered but didn’t slow down. With such big fireworks, if something went wrong, it’d be too late to run.

A few seconds later, with a thud, the first firework shot into the sky with flames.

As the fireworks burst open, half the sky lit up, making the original stars seem dim and dull.

Candy covered her ears, mouth agape, "(⊙o⊙) Wow! So beautiful!"

Fireworks are fleeting; no matter how beautiful, they last only a moment.

As the fireworks ended, Candy felt a bit unsatisfied and regretted not having the courage to set them off herself.

Hmm, next year, I’ll definitely do it, Candy vowed in her heart.

But Candy suddenly realized that she thought the same thing last year.

Just then, her brother’s voice brought her back to reality.

"Okay, everyone go to sleep, and make sure you’re up before seven tomorrow morning."

"Did you two hear?"

Zero shrugged indifferently, "I’m good at staying up late."

"Ugh, brother said that for me,"

Candy patted Zero’s shoulder with emphasis and pulled her upstairs.

Watching the two little ones already running off, Mo Jingchun shook his head with a smile.

Mo Jingchun turned and said to Feiyan and the others, "Leave the night watch to Zero tonight, and everyone go to bed."

With that, Mo Jingchun went upstairs too.

After exchanging a glance, Feiyan and the others, Wild Wolf raised an eyebrow and said, "Leave someone on night watch, two hours on each shift."

"Better safe than sorry."

Everyone nodded in agreement; in the case of an emergency, having someone on watch could wake everyone immediately.

It’s not that they didn’t trust Zero, but having been through life and death on the battlefield, they understood all too well that while technology is great, it shouldn’t be blindly trusted.

Sometimes, technology fails.

Meanwhile, as Mo Jingchun just got upstairs and hadn’t entered his room yet, he heard a sharp scream from the room next door.

Mo Jingchun quickly walked over and pushed the door open, only to see Candy jumping onto Zero and Zero, in contrast, showing no signs of panic.

Hearing the commotion, Wild Wolf and the others, who were downstairs discussing their shifts, quickly rushed up.

Mo Jingchun looked at the plump mouse under Bun’s "tiger" claws, sitting on the pink desk, and was momentarily stunned.

Hearing the movement behind him, Mo Jingchun turned and said to Wild Wolf and the others:

"It’s just a mouse, no big deal."

"Boss, do you need me to handle it?"

Seeing the mouse trembling under Bun’s paw, Mo Jingchun paused for a moment and then said:

"No need, Bun caught it."

"Understood."

After Wild Wolf and the others withdrew, Mo Jingchun pinched Candy’s cheek and said, "It’s just a mouse, nothing to be afraid of. Look at Zero, not only is she not scared, but she’s eager to try."

The next second, Candy saw Bun lick the mouse’s back, and she was entirely unsettled.