Splendid Twins

Lu Yuan gestured to Ying Ren to calm down, walked over slowly and said in a gentle tone:

"Is something wrong?"

Si Qing asked back:

"Is it done?"

Lu Yuan just nodded slightly, and the two of them walked back together. Si Qing looked at him:

"What are your plans for the future?"

Lu Yuan showed a lack of interest:

"Plans don't change as fast as they should. Do you want to pursue a career in politics?"

Si Qing was startled when he heard this, then he said firmly:

“This is the only way out I have!”

In the past, he just wanted to make a living, but now the opportunity is right in front of him, he will never give up. Although his steps are difficult, he has his sights set on reaching for the moon.

Lu Yuan stared into the distance, his thin lips slightly opened:

"Yes, there is only one way!"

Si Qing did not forget the main business, his face suddenly turned cold:

"What do you think of my sister?"

Lu Yuan paused, and spoke casually, but with a hint of warning:

"Si Qing, she is free!"

Does this mean that he admitted it?

"I know that my sister is free. It's up to her to decide how she wants to live and who she wants to live with in the future!"

After Si Qing finished speaking, he looked at Lu Yuan deliberately, his words revealing deep meaning: If Yaoyao doesn't want to, no one can force her!

This is what Lu Yuan meant. Those worldly rules are not suitable for her. The little fairy deserves better. She should come here with joy and live freely and unrestrainedly.

The two of them stopped talking and as soon as they entered the door, they saw Si Yao standing in the yard.

"Why don't you go in?"

Si Qing frowned. What was she doing out in such a cold day?

"Wait for you two."

"Come quickly."

Liu Niang brought out the last soup. The table was already full, and Si Yao helped to clear it away. Lu Yuan pulled out a chair for her, and they all sat down.

From time to time, the sound of fireworks and firecrackers could be heard outside. Inside the house, there was a dazzling array of delicious food and the aroma was everywhere. Si Lao Er was in tears as he looked at the scene in front of him. He had never lived like a human being like this year in his entire life!

"Dad, Mom, your daughter wishes you good health and everything goes well."

Si Yao was afraid of people crying, so she stood up and toasted her father before his tears fell.

"Okay, okay, Daddy is happy. Yaoyao, Daddy is really happy."

Si Laoer's eyes were moist. Somehow, all the sadness and grievances in the past came flooding back to his mind...

"Mom is happy too. It's worth it to have you three good children in my life."

Liu Niang grabbed Si Yao's hand and patted it. The person she owed the most was her daughter.

Although Si Qing didn't show it on his face, he was filled with emotion. He stood up, took the wine jug and poured himself a glass, his voice slightly hoarse:

"Dad and Mom, your son also respects you and wishes you good health and all the best."

"Well, you are all good kids. It's such a good day, but it's a pity that Xiaoyang is not here."

Si Lao Er sounded a little regretful after drinking. What he hoped most was that his three children were well.

Everyone ate and drank during the meal. Si Yao also added secret medicine to tonight's meals. Lu Yuan noticed it as soon as he took a sip. A smile appeared in his eyes. Thanks to her, his internal strength was restored, and there were even signs of a breakthrough.

"Come on, come on, we'll give you some lucky money. We naturally hope that you'll be healthy, safe, and successful."

Si Lao Er took out three red envelopes and gave them to Si Yao, Si Qing and Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan didn't expect that he had the same feeling, and his face was a little dazed. When he was young, he was jealous of Xiao Junyi for getting the blessings of his father, the emperor, and his mother, the queen. Later, when he entered the military camp, he no longer had the time to think about these things, let alone the past few years when he was crazy.

"I don't need this..."

"Here, you're not married yet, so you're still a child in my eyes."

Si Yao was worried for her father. How dare you say that!

"Lu Yuan, how old are you this year?"

Liu Niang asked out of curiosity. To be honest, they seemed to have never paid attention to these things. They used to stay away from him because they were afraid that he would go crazy and hit people. But now that they have met him, they realized that he is also a miserable person.

"Twenty to three."

Liu Niang nodded in understanding: "He is five years older than my Si Qing. Lu Yuan, let's not talk about the past. Live well and have a good life in the future."

"Well, thank you, auntie."

Lu Yuan's voice was low, with a hint of warmth between his brows.

They chatted and drank until midnight. Si Laoer was drunk and had to be helped back to the house by Liu Niang. Si Qing was also drunk and his face was flushed and his eyes were blurry.

Si Yao brought him back to the room and put him on the bed. Seeing that he was sleeping soundly, she closed the door and left.

Lu Yuan was the only one left in the main room. When Si Yao came in, he was fiddling with the jumping flames in the brazier. The flames made his tough facial features look even more angular, like steel that had been tempered a thousand times, tough and resolute.

"Happy New Year, Lu Yuan."

Si Yao stood in front of him with her red lips slightly parted. The two of them sat and stood, their eyes on each other.

It was the first time that Lu Yuan heard such a blessing. His heart warmed and a smile flashed in his eyes:

"You too, Happy New Year, Siyao."

After that, he handed her a big, thick red envelope, with a slight smile on his face:

"Here, buy candy for the fairy."

He lowered his voice when he uttered the last sentence. He thought about the candies he had eaten before, which were given to him by her. That sweet feeling really made him happy.

When Si Yao opened it, she was stunned: Where did Lu Yuan get so many banknotes?

"You went robbing?"

Lu Yuan shook his head and said nothing. The atmosphere was silent. After a moment, Si Yao asked softly:

"Your people are here?"

"Ah."

Lu Yuan stared at her closely, afraid to miss any expression on her face.

Si Yao raised her eyebrows, she had expected this day to come, but she didn't expect it to be on New Year's Eve.

Seeing that she didn't show any reluctance, Lu Yuan stood up and grabbed her wrist, with a trace of struggle in his eyes:

"You're not going to leave, are you?"

He couldn't put her in danger, so he would come to pick her up after he had dealt with everything. As long as she didn't disappear, he was not afraid!

"when are we leaving?"

Si Yao had a nonchalant expression, as if she didn't care about Lu Yuan's departure, but there was a sense of urging in her words.

"Take care of yourself and wait for me."

Lu Yuan hugged her gently, then let go. Seeing that her expression remained unchanged, his heart sank.

"Let's go, I'll take you out."

Si Yao walked out first. Lu Yuan stared at her back intently, with a sense of uneasiness in his eyes. He only hoped that when they met again, her love would remain the same.

Si Yao led the horse out in the backyard, then went back to her room, took out a few bottles of pills from the bedside cabinet, and went out.

As the night grows dark and midnight has passed, the lively atmosphere of New Year's Eve gradually fades. Some people have sweet dreams, while others stay awake all night.

"I'll lend you this horse temporarily, and return it to me later."

These words cleared away the haze in Lu Yuan's heart, like dark clouds dispersing and revealing a clear sky.

He lowered his head close to her ear, his hot breath still smelled of alcohol, and the man chuckled:

"I'll remember what the fairy said."

Then he jumped on the horse, his eyes instantly firm and sharp, he rode away without looking back, both of them were not the type to drag their feet, Si Yao also turned around and went in to close the door, his movements were done in one go without a trace of reluctance.