Join the Great Wall Guard

Chapter 309 Extra Story: New Year, Thank You
"Huh, it seems like I had a very long dream."

Rubbing the corners of his sleepy eyes, Lu Yu stretched fiercely; when he yawned, the warm air he exhaled immediately turned into white mist, rising with the cold air.

"Huh? Is today already the 31st?!"

Just about to yawn again, wishing to squint his eyes for a while, but when Lu Yu's eyes noticed the date on the calendar, he immediately became restless.

I've been preoccupied with dealing with things in the desert, but I haven't noticed that today is the last day of this year.

It's really strange, on days like this, even Mulan and the others didn't tell themselves.

Or, in this world, "New Year's Day" is not actually an important day?
That being the case, I might as well cater to them and treat it as an ordinary life.

"Lu Yu, get up!"

While Lu Yu was staring at the calendar in a daze, a hearty and energetic voice sounded at the door, and with a perfunctory knock on the door, Hua Mulan had already appeared in front of Lu Yu.

"Hey, hey, I haven't got my clothes on yet!"

Lu Yu complained with a wry smile.

"Tch, it's not like I haven't seen it."

Hua Mulan gave her a blank look, and then urged: "Be quick, don't forget to meet the officials of the Protectorate's Mansion today."

"understood."

Lu Yu recalled that in order to solve the basically impossible problem of allowing humans and demons to coexist, all forces in the desert in the cloud were looking for a suitable solution, and Lu Yu had to come forward in person. ———After all, he was the one who saved Yunzhongmodi, so he has great prestige.

Of course, those who hold opposing opinions still account for the vast majority, but the Great Wall Guards have always stood on Lu Yu's position.

"Your clothes are a little wrinkled."

As soon as Lu Yu put on his coat, Hua Mulan spotted a wrinkle sharply, and helped Lu Yu tidy it up.

"There's no need to worry about these small details, Mulan."

It was only then that Lu Yu noticed that Hua Mulan, who used to be nervous and didn't pay much attention to the details of life, now cared about all kinds of details and was much more careful in life than before.

Of course, Lu Yu did not dislike this.

"Pay attention to appearance at all times, isn't that what you taught me?"

Hua Mulan smiled slightly, then went around behind Lu Yu, pushed his back, walked towards the door, and said softly, "Okay, hurry up, Ah Li is still waiting for us."

After going out the door, there was a cold wind blowing oncoming.

Under such a bitter cold wind, a few bright red maple leaves floated from the front from time to time.

Looking not far away, a girl in red is standing in the wind, her dress is being rolled up by the long wind, like a red leaf that is about to wither.

However, when Lu Yu appeared, the girl's eyes brightened obviously, and the corners of her mouth were filled with joyful arcs, and she ran towards Lu Yu as lightly as a butterfly.

"Ayu, you're finally up!"

Ah Li's smile was still extremely soft, and his lively eyes were as clear as a pool of autumn water.

The look in the eyes of the one you love is such a joy; it seems that a boring day has ushered in the greatest luck that belongs to you.

Faced with the girl's joy, Lu Yu also responded with a gentle smile, and then used his warm embrace to relieve the girl's coldness.

"A Li, your hair is a little messy."

Looking at the shy beauty in his arms, Lu Yu bent his index finger, then gently brushed the red thread on Ah Li's forehead, and said with a smirk.

"It's not because of waiting for you."

Ah Li murmured, his face flushed a little shyly.However, snuggling in Lu Yu's arms is really comfortable and warm, feeling each other's heartbeat, this is really a great happiness
"I said you two, can't you wait until the business is over?"

Hua Mulan patted the heads of the two of them, and when Lu Yu turned his head, jealousy was evident on his face.

The meeting at the Protectorate's Mansion went relatively smoothly.Although there were many people who opposed Lu Yu's opinion at the beginning, Lu Yu fought hard with reason, "combat the Confucianists with words", coupled with the help of the Lord of Yucheng, as well as the concessions and improvements in various aspects, he always worked with many people.

The nearly two-hour meeting finally ended after Lu Yu won the majority of the votes and received support.

"Phew, it must be okay to keep the promise with them."

Walking out of the heavy and boring conference room, Lu Yu immediately took a breath of fresh air.

"Lu Yu, I really didn't expect you to be so good at talking."

Hua Mulan and A Li also followed closely behind, teasing.

"That is, when I boosted the morale of the soldiers, I relied on my mouth."

Lu Yu smiled and said, as a time traveler, if he can't explain the truth to others, then what can he do.

After the meeting, the three of Lu Yu also left the Protectorate's Mansion and returned to the Great Wall.

On the way, the wind and sand are still there, but compared with the once barren and "desperate" land full of crises, the desert today can be said to be completely new, welcoming a new vitality.

Not to mention the gradual subsidence of the power of the magic way, the demon species returned to their living places, more cities were opened one after another, the number of villages also increased, and the once broken cities began to be rebuilt, everything is changing. Prosper, become full of life.

With less flames of war, less death, less despair, less ruins and haze, both humans and demons are welcoming their own brand new sky.

"so good"

Lu Yu couldn't help sighing. When he first came to this world, the Yunzhongmodi was full of wars, and people were looking for a chance of survival in the crisis of death and destruction.

At that time, even survival was a luxury.

Now, after this year, another year, and in the future, Yunzhong Modi will definitely get better and better. The relationship between humans and demon species may also gradually dissolve the ice, and this world can also gain new hope and the future.
Yes, everything should be changed instead of going back and forth between past sin and blood.

This should be the new year.
However, at the end of this year, it always feels like something is missing?
Looking quietly at Hua Mulan and A Li beside him, Lu Yu had a plan in his mind.

"Wait for me, I'm going to the market to buy something."

He gestured to the two people in front, and then Lu Yu walked towards the bustling market.

"Hey, is this for me?"

When Lu Yu handed over a brand new paper umbrella to A Li, A Li's expression became obviously surprised, but soon turned into a smile.

"Did you carve and grind this crystal yourself?"

And what Hua Mulan got was an ornament carved and ground from above-grade crystal, which exuded a fiery aura.

"Hey, maybe you all forgot what day it is today, but I haven't. In the new year, you have made a lot of changes for me. Thank you for being with me. Although it is a little bit of a thank you gift, But please accept it."

Lu Yu smiled and said, Ah Li's paper umbrella was completed by him after a series of complicated projects such as selecting bamboo, making the skeleton, putting on the umbrella surface, painting flowers, and oiling. The pattern is quite star-like.

The crystal of Hua Mulan was also carved and polished by Lu Yu himself. The impurities and corners were removed, leaving only the inner part that exudes heat and radiance, symbolizing Hua Mulan's fiery and brave heart.

"What day is today?"

However, after the joy, A Li and Mulan both showed puzzled expressions.

"Ah? Isn't today the last day of this year?"

Lu Yu scratched his head, also quite puzzled.

"What, isn't New Year's Day over long ago, Ah Yu, your memory is so bad!"

Seeing Lu Yu's bewildered look, Ah Li couldn't help laughing.

"what?!"

Lu Yu was dumbfounded immediately. He thought about the idea for a long time before he came up with it, but in the end he misremembered the time?

"Lu Yu, you'd better go to bed early at night, don't let your head get confused."

Hua Mulan patted Lu Yu's shoulder and said meaningfully.

"Oh"

When Lu Yu came back to his senses, he lost interest immediately, and even his voice became limp.

but
Even if today is not an important day, as long as you can see them smiling, it is worth it.

The same is true for the changes in the desert. As long as it develops in a beautiful and peaceful direction, it is worth making efforts and looking forward to it.

In short, in the new year, thank you for having you.

PS: I originally wanted to write this article on New Year's Day, but I was reviewing the final exam at that time, so I missed it, and I will make it up today.

(End of this chapter)