There are mythical animals at home to ward off evil spirits

Bai Muqiu writes about trivial things, all of which he would share when he was here in the past, such as the buns he often eats are salty, who quarreled with whom in the neighborhood, which family's daughter got married, and which family's woman gave birth. Baby.

Xu Mao read it with gusto and regarded Bai Muqiu's letter as a casual book to relieve the fatigue of reading the main text.

Of course, in order to prevent Bai Muqiu from being interrupted, Xu Mao also replied.

Bai Muqiu happily received the reply. Xu Mao responded to what he said in the letter, which made him want to share it even more.

However, as the New Year is approaching, the exchange of letters takes time and will stop after a few times.

It is necessary to rest during the New Year.

It was the Chinese New Year, but Bai Muqiu couldn't help it. It wasn't that he didn't want to think about it. The main reason was that his parents were not at home either. They traveled all over the world and there was no room for him in the world of two people.

Besides, there is no Chinese New Year in Shanhai Realm.

The Nian beast is also very unfair. The Nian beast in the mountain and sea world is a kind of ferocious beast, but they don't make trouble in the world, and they are not afraid of firecrackers. They are just thick-skinned and love to fight.

So Bai Muqiu didn't feel much about celebrating the New Year.

However, Bai Yin sent a message that Bai Weiwei could travel around the world and was already at her place. She asked Bai Hao and Bai Muqiu if they wanted to go to her place to celebrate the New Year.

Bai Jue returned to the Shanhai Realm earlier because of something else, but he hasn't come back yet.

Bai Muqiu watched the people around her busy preparing for the New Year. After thinking about it, she closed the shop, set up some formations, and went to the address Bai Yin gave her.

Bai Yin had already begun to study various femininity objects at this time, and the shop she opened was also an antique toy store.

Her shop is located in the most prosperous city, not close to Bai Muxingqiu's city.

When Bai Muqiu arrived, Bai Hao and Bai Weiwei were playing chess in the backyard, and Bai Yin was playing with an exquisite bronze object.

Bai Yin's backyard residence is much more elegant than Bai Muqiu's, and she hires people to do odd jobs, so she usually doesn't need to do anything.

Because the Chinese New Year was approaching, Bai Yin had a holiday, so there were only four of them at home at the moment.

"Museum is here, very soon."

Bai Yin looked at Bai Muqiu who had climbed over the wall and greeted him with a smile.

"Sister Yin! Brother Hao, Weiwei!"

Bai Muqiu quickly climbed over the wall and came in, hugging everyone warmly.

But Bai Yin raised her foot and lightly kicked her away. Bai Hao also stretched out his hand to push away Bai Muqiu's face. Only Bai Weiwei smiled and hugged Bai Muqiu.

"Brother Muqiu! Long time no see."

"I haven't seen you for a long time, Weiwei, and you are indeed the best!" Bai Muqiu complained bitterly.

"Ah."

Bai Yin and Bai Hao sneered at the same time, making Bai Muqiu wince.

Can't afford to offend, can't afford to offend!

"Sister Yin, what are we going to do during the Chinese New Year?"

Bai Yin was stunned when he heard this, "What do you need to do during the Chinese New Year?"

"Uh, don't you prepare anything?"

"What are you preparing for? New Year's Eve dinner?"

"Otherwise why are we gathered here?"

"For the Chinese New Year."

"Then...how to celebrate the New Year?"

"...Well, good question."

Bai Yin fell into deep thought. She really didn't think much about it. It was just that everyone else was celebrating the New Year, so she just casually called them over to have a party and have fun. She never thought about celebrating the New Year like ordinary people.

Bai Hao held the chess piece and said, "Why don't you invite the Nian beast to play?"

"Haha?" Bai Muqiu was shocked, "Brother, are you crazy?"

"Otherwise, who will I pass? Is it you?"

"..."

Bai Muqiu was speechless and choked.

"Hahahaha, okay, Sister Yin, Brother Hao, stop teasing Brother Muqiu, he's already scared to death." Bai Weiwei laughed so much.

Bai Muqiu was stunned when she heard this, her eyes widened, and she looked back and forth at Bai Yin and Bai Hao in disbelief.

"You! You've gone too far!"

Bai Yin raised her eyebrows, "Oh? Are you thinking too much?"

Bai Hao continued, "No, it's too disgusting, let's just celebrate the New Year!"

"..."

Bai Muqiu was defeated.

Bai Weiwei looked at Bai Muqiu's aggrieved but angry expression, holding her stomach in laughter.

"Tuk-tuk-tuk-"

There was a knock on the backyard door, and Bai Muqiu went to open the door angrily, only to find that it was a meal delivered by a restaurant.

Because there were so many dishes ordered, the waiter who delivered them even helped move the table to the courtyard.

After the food was put away, they left.

Bai Muqiu looked at the table of food and became happy again.

On New Year's Eve, the firecrackers and fireworks are non-stop, and the whole city is very lively.

Bai Muqiu didn't return to her shop until fifteen.

It was also after the New Year that Bai Jue returned to the human world.

It seemed that something had appeared in the Shanhai Realm. Regarding the issue of Feng Shui, Bai Jue was curious and went to investigate.

Although it was different from what he expected, there was an unexpected gain.

He discovered a geomantic treasure land with a large hot spring pool, and told everyone that they could take a bath if they were interested. It was very comfortable.

Bai Muqiu was very moved when he heard this, but now he didn't want to go back to the world of mountains and seas. For the time being, he was quite happy in the human world.

Spring passed and autumn came again. Bai Muqiu received a letter from Kyoto. Xu Mao had arrived in Kyoto and was spending the Chinese New Year there. He would take the scientific examination in the spring.

Xu Mao is still very confident, and he is really good at studies. He has been actively seeking advice from Bai Muqiu for a year, but it has been very fruitful.

In addition, after the New Year, Xu Mao will be weak.

Because the elders in his family were not very knowledgeable, before going to Kyoto, he asked the gentleman who taught him how to read to pick up the characters in advance.

Xu Mao, courtesy name Tingyou.

Not to be outdone, Bai Muqiu also wanted to give herself a name, but after thinking for a long time, her mind went blank.

Finally, he wrote his troubles in a letter and sent it to Xu Mao.

Xu Mao thought for a long time and came up with a word for him.

Bai Duqiu, the word is Weiran.

Bai Muqiu accepted it happily. Although he didn't need it, it was one thing not to use it, and it was another thing not to have it.

Bai Muqiu happily shared it with Bai Hao and the others. Bai Hao remained silent. Bai Yin did not reply. Bai Weiwei passed by and gave Bai Muqiu a few Qingling fruits.

Bai Muqiu was very confused.

It was Bai Jue who helplessly answered his doubts.

"Do you really think of yourself as a human being? Don't fall too deep into the mundane world. You can't afford to be hurt."

Bai Muqiu calmed down a little after hearing this, but she didn't quite understand.

Isn’t joining the world just to integrate into the human world?

He doesn't think of himself as a person, just a name. Is it really that serious?

Bai Jue knew that Bai Muqiu couldn't understand, but he didn't say any more. Some things still need to be experienced firsthand to understand.

Bai Muqiu really doesn't know how painful it is to be in the world. The mortal world is like a quagmire. If you sink too deep, it will be difficult to extricate yourself.

After taking the imperial examination in the spring, Bai Muqiu had been waiting for a letter from Xu Mao. He wanted to predict it many times in advance, but thinking that Xu Mao would write to share with him, it was a heartfelt message, so he still waited and it was better to accept it.

Waiting and waiting, more than 20 days after he was ranked, he received a letter. Xu Mao was already a Jinshi, ranked in the top ten. Although he was not the top one, it was very rare to win the exam in one try. You know Some people may not be able to pass the exam in their lifetime.

Bai Muqiu jumped up and down happily for a few times. After thinking about it, since the shop was not busy anyway, he would go to Kyoto to meet Xu Mao and also go to Kyoto for fun. Bai Jue was in Kyoto.