Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

Xu Damao looked at Zhao Fangfang and consoled her with a smile, "What's the matter? Are you planning to go back specially to put up Spring Festival couplets?"

He tried to make Zhao Fangfang put her worries aside.

However, Zhao Fangfang shook her head, sighed and replied: "Alas, I don't want to go back to that place! It is filled with too many unpleasant memories..."

Having said that, she couldn't help but frown, with a hint of pain and helplessness in her eyes.

Hearing Zhao Fangfang say this, Xu Damao quickly put his arm around her shoulders and said softly, "Dear, since you have decided not to go back, it doesn't really matter whether you put up Spring Festival couplets or not. Let the past be the past, we should look forward and enjoy our present life."

He stroked Zhao Fangfang's hair gently, giving her warm support and encouragement.

"Well, I listen to you."

After Zhao Fangfang responded softly, she slowly opened her arms and gently hugged Xu Damao, as if they had a tacit understanding with each other that did not need to be expressed in words.

Afterwards, the two of them hugged each other tightly, like two hearts leaning on each other, and gradually fell asleep. Not long after, they fell into a sweet sleep.

The next morning, before the sun rose completely, Xu Damao had already woken up. He quickly got up, smiled at Cuilan who also got up early, and greeted her warmly.

"Cui Lan, let me escort you to your workplace." Xu Damao said with a smile.

"Okay." Cuilan nodded gently in agreement.

At this time, Cuinong, who also got up early, came from behind. She looked at Xu Damao expectantly with her big watery eyes and asked, "Brother Damao, after you send my sister to work, will you come back?"

Xu Damao was stunned for a moment, then replied: "Oh, what a coincidence, I'm afraid I can't return today, there are some things I need to deal with."

Hearing this answer, Cuinong couldn't help showing a little disappointment, but still said obediently: "Well, I was thinking about going out shopping with you today."

Xu Damao quickly comforted her: "Don't be sad, you still have Sister Fang to accompany you."

Cuinong nodded slightly to show her agreement: "Yeah, that's true. Then I will go out and play with Sister Fang today." After saying that, she tilted her head playfully, turned and walked into the kitchen, and began to prepare breakfast.

Xu Damao couldn't help but curl his lips when he saw Cuinong's lovely appearance.

Then he pushed the bicycle parked in the yard, ready to take Cuilan safely to her workplace, and then turn around to look for Lou Xiaoe.

When they stepped out of the house, Xu Damao pointed at the bustling crowds on both sides of the street and said to Cuilan: "Look, the street is so lively today! How about we find a place to have breakfast first?"

Xu Damao stood on the street, looking at the people coming and going. He was surprised to find that people who were extremely frugal on weekdays were generous and enjoying the rare luxury on this special day - the first day of the Lunar New Year. The stalls selling snacks and breakfast on both sides of the road were crowded with people, it was so lively!

At the same time, the number of vendors setting up stalls on the same streets has increased significantly. Except for a few specific items, the prices of many common commodities have dropped slightly. It turns out that most of these stall owners and customers are from villages or towns near the capital. They see unlimited business opportunities in the capital during the Spring Festival and come here specifically, hoping to make a fortune.

This situation has directly led to unprecedented booming business for vendors selling breakfast.

Looking at the full table in front of her, Cuilan couldn't help but let out a helpless smile, and turned to Xu Damao beside her and said, "Let's not eat here, there are too many people! Look, there's not even an empty table. Besides, even if we don't eat out, I can still have food when I visit other people's homes. Someone in his family cooks in the morning, and he even reserved a table for me before."

Well, since there are no seats left, let's not eat! Well, I have something important to do today, so I'd better get you there safely first.

After that, Xu Damao pedaled his bicycle as fast as an arrow. After sending Cuilan to work, he arrived at Lou Xiaoe's house at lightning speed.

Just as Xu Damao was about to raise his hand to knock on the door, he turned around inadvertently and was surprised to see Lou Xiao'e standing by the low wall beside the next road like a happy little deer, smiling and waving at him frequently.

"Oh my, why did you get up so early? It's so chilly today, aren't you afraid of catching a cold?" Seeing this, Xu Damao hurriedly pushed the cart towards Lou Xiao'e.

"Hehehe, I just can't wait to be the first to see you!" Lou Xiao'e said with a sweet laugh. Before she finished her words, she jumped lightly onto the back seat of the bicycle like a lively and cute little rabbit.

"Hurry, hurry, let's go!" Lou Xiao'e waved her pink little fist happily and swung it forward vigorously.

"This...where are we going? You can't just let me set off blindly without telling me anything." Xu Damao asked, scratching his head with a confused look on his face.

"How about going to the Temple of Heaven Park? Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. Why don't we go there and take a look? It must be very lively." Lou Xiao'e suggested enthusiastically.

"Okay, but let me be frank with you. Although the Temple of Heaven is quite large, there are also many people in Beijing. I guess the place has been overcrowded for a long time!" Xu Damao kindly reminded Lou Xiao'e.

"It's okay, let's go over and take a look." Lou Xiao'e responded indifferently.

"Well, don't regret it when the time comes." Xu Damao shook his head helplessly, then pedaled hard on the bicycle and headed towards the Temple of Heaven Park.

At this moment, the streets were crowded with people and extremely noisy. It was so lively! Some sections of the road were too crowded to pass by bicycles at all. Xu Damao had to get off his bike and push it forward with difficulty, and Lou Xiaoe had no choice but to walk beside him.

When they passed by the street, Lou Xiao'e's eyes were attracted by the dazzling array of exquisite snacks.

Things like candied haws, walnut cakes, donkey rolls, etc. made her eyes light up and she couldn't move her feet. So she couldn't wait to take out her wallet and started a shopping spree.

At the same time, Xu Damao was thinking about the Cuinong sisters and Zhao Fangfang, and he also picked some delicious snacks.