The Last Kiss of This Year, Cherish It While You Can

Huang Shengqi didn't say much. After taking the group photo, he chatted briefly about college and then took off.

He was originally a student at No. 1 High School, so his grades wouldn't be bad. Since he was attending a good university, he definitely wouldn't pay much attention to Shen Nian and Xia Yanchun's livestreams.

The vast majority of their fans were either retaking their exams or regular middle and high school students.

In the future, Shen Nian might teach advanced mathematics; by then, perhaps quite a few college students would follow him too.

After finishing up at their place, Shen Nian went back home to help out. Having built up goodwill over there, he needed to do the same with his own family.

By six in the evening, the New Year's Eve dinner was ready.

As expected, the New Year wouldn't be complete without those classic topics.

"Back when I was in the army, I even dared to take on the squad leader. Who would dare to disobey..."

"If I had continued my studies twenty years ago, hmph..."

"Shen Nian, what grade are you in now? What are your test scores?"

"Blah blah blah..."

...

In the evening, everyone drove home one after another. By eight o'clock, the last of the relatives had driven away.

Shen Nian and Shen Yue helped wash the dishes, while Shen Shi and Chen Minyue cleaned up the trash outside.

"How much did you get in red envelopes this year?" Shen Yue asked, crying with envy.

"I don't know."

"Share some with me later."

"How old are you, still asking for red envelopes? Do you think you're still a little kid?"

"Get out of here." Shen Yue kicked Shen Nian.

Shen Nian immediately behaved.

Xia Yanchun learned everything from Shen Yue. When dealing with Xia Yanchun, he could still sneak in some kisses and hugs to take advantage, but when dealing with Shen Yue, he was completely helpless.

After washing the dishes, Shen Nian sat down to open his red envelopes.

Adding the red envelopes from both sides together, he had nearly four thousand... Compared to last year's haul, it felt like there was some numerical inflation.

But when he thought about how Xia Yanchun usually got over four thousand anyway, he felt relieved.

Uncle Xia knew a lot of people, and many acquaintances came just to show their faces and give red envelopes as a formality, which was why she could get so much. His, on the other hand, always came from the same few relatives.

"Here, don't say your bro doesn't love you." Shen Nian handed two thousand in cash to Shen Yue.

"Oh, I was just joking. Why did you actually give it to me?"

Shen Nian fell into deep thought as he watched Shen Yue, who had already pocketed the money.

Is... is this right?

Your mouth said no, but your hands had a mind of their own, right, sis??

Saying one thing and doing another, wow, what a double-dealer.

"If you want it, just take it..." Shen Nian's mouth twitched.

"You're really giving it to me?"

"Really. I won't secretly call you a vampire sister behind your back."

"What the heck, I don't want it." Shen Yue took a hundred-yuan bill and threw it at Shen Nian's face.

Can you just insult people casually because you have money?

As an older sister, she had to teach her ignorant younger brother a lesson. I returned the money to you, and the rest is kept as a punishment.

After saying that, Shen Yue ran off. Turning into the stairwell, she couldn't hold it in anymore and went upstairs cackling while clutching the money.

Shen Nian scratched his head. His sister was really something else.

She clearly wasn't short on money, yet she had her eyes glued to his red envelopes.

Is everyone who doesn't receive red envelopes like this?

Considering that Shen Yue had paid for his monthly gaming cards during his freshman and sophomore years of high school, plus bailed him out when his living expenses ran short, Shen Nian decided to let it go. He wished his Hajimi Sister happiness every day and hoped she would keep her childlike innocence.

His sister just wanted red envelopes; what bad intentions could she have?

It was already nine o'clock after he took a shower.

The crackling sound of firecrackers rang out outside. Shen Nian lay in bed, playing with the gold bracelet, his thoughts drifting far away.

There were only three hours left until their one-year anniversary.

He felt inexplicably expectant.

His phone buzzed, and he found it was a message from Chen Dong.

And it wasn't just Chen Dong.

[Chen Dong]: Happy New Year's Eve, Shen Nian.

[Ma Mingfan]: Happy New Year's Eve, Bro Nian.

[Chen Qiuyu]: Fireworks rise, lighting up the mortal realm with boundless joy. Wishing you a Happy New Year's Eve, family reunion, and smooth sailing every year! (Not a mass message)

[Li Shiyan]: Happy New Year, Happy New Year, wishing you great fortune :D

There were also New Year's Eve greetings from other classmates, from high school, from college, mass-sent, sent individually...

Because he went to wash the dishes right after eating, and then took a shower after washing the dishes, he hadn't checked his phone all this time and only now realized he had received so many messages.

Shen Nian smiled faintly, replying "Happy New Year to you too" to every single one. Along the way, he found Su Kexi and Yan Yuzhu's QQ contacts and sent them New Year's Eve blessing messages as well.

Su Kexi hadn't replied yet, but Yan Yuzhu replied to him, 'Happy New Year's Eve to you too, student Shen Nian!'

Life was very fulfilling.

Shen Nian took his time, getting up and going downstairs.

Xia Yanchun was already setting off fireworks downstairs. She had lit a few sparklers by herself and asked Wen Zhining to help take some photogenic shots, completely oblivious to Shen Nian coming down.

"Wow, playing with fireworks by yourself and not inviting me."

"I saw you hadn't come down and thought you were taking a shower." Xia Yanchun pouted. "Perfect timing, come help me take pictures."

"Nah, isn't Auntie Wen already helping you take pictures? I'm going to play with the fireworks."

Shen Nian grinned, found some firecrackers, and started playing by himself. Later, he wandered around the area but couldn't find any cow dung, secretly sighing in pity.

These days, it's hard to even find cow dung.

He really missed the days of blowing up cow dung with Xia Yanchun.

"Why are you just standing here holding those firecrackers?"

Xia Yanchun, who had finished taking her pretty photos, quietly approached.

"I miss cow dung... I feel like I haven't seen cow dung in over ten years."

"???"

Once Xia Yanchun realized what he meant, her expression changed instantly.

"Isn't cow dung a part of our childhood?" Shen Nian stroked his chin, not looking like he was acting. "Since it's all part of childhood, what's wrong with missing cow dung?"

"...Do you think this is something sacred?"

"Damn, now that you mention it, it kind of is."

"Always talking about poop and pee, I'm not playing with you anymore." Xia Yanchun looked disgusted and turned to leave, but her wrist was grabbed by Shen Nian.

"Chunbao, let's play with firecrackers together."

"...Hmph."

Xia Yanchun pouted and took his share of the firecrackers.

She really couldn't do anything about Shen Nian. Who asked her to be the older sister?

Firecrackers were usually played with by little kids. To be honest, it was hard for a nineteen-year-old Xia Yanchun to be interested in them.

Except when she was blowing up Shen Nian.

But she was a bit afraid of being blown up in retaliation by Shen Nian, so she could only hide her mischievous thoughts. Yesterday when she threw one at him, if she hadn't acted shamelessly, Shen Nian definitely would have thrown one back at her.

When she was little, she still dared to hold them in her hand to push the limit of the explosion time, but now she didn't have the guts anymore.

Since Xia Yanchun took the firecrackers, Shen Nian was left empty-handed, so his thoughts turned to Xia Yanchun herself.

"Chunbao." Shen Nian wrapped his arms around Xia Yanchun's slender waist from behind, lightly savoring the floral scent on the young girl. "Chunbao, Happy New Year's Eve."

"Mhm, Happy New Year's Eve to you too."

"Chunbao, you smell so good."

"If you like it, smell it more."

"I'm gonna inhale it like a storm!"

"Ew, so perverted. Careful, I might blow you up."

"I don't care if you blow me up. I'm just going to keep holding you like this anyway."

Xia Yanchun leaned her head back, snorting like a little pig. She struck a firecracker and threw it out; soon after, the firecracker exploded.

Shen Nian took the opportunity to peck her soft little cheek.

Blatantly.

"This is the last time I'll kiss you this year. Cherish it while it lasts, because you won't get any more kisses this year. I'm giving you back your freedom."

"...Crazy."

Xia Yanchun's small face was pink. She turned around stiffly, pulling Shen Nian to turn with her so that his back was facing the adults over there.

She shyly curled up her body and hid in Shen Nian's embrace. Standing on her tiptoes, she pecked Shen Nian's cheek, blinked, and couldn't resist pecking his lips as well.

There was naturally no lingering passion; they parted the moment they touched.

"This is the last time I'm kissing you too. I'm quitting for the rest of this year."

"Quitting? Does that mean you were addicted? I couldn't tell at all, Chunbao."

"Wu, no I wasn't! I just used the wrong word!"

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