The new year is getting closer.
Mu An and Ning Er have prepared desserts and various flavors of glutinous rice balls.
The living room TV was turned on, playing the festival gala.
However, compared to previous years, the programs in recent years have lost their highlights.
Most people might just be used to having it on for background noise, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
The girls were chattering away, preparing to stay up until midnight.
They discussed gossip from all over, from global affairs to secrets among girls, talking about everything.
Listening to their conversation, Mu An couldn't help but smile slightly.
Perhaps this is what they call the warmth of home!
As time passed, the party was coming to an end.
The girls went from being full of energy to looking drowsy, their heads bobbing like dragonflies touching the water.
They would nod and then lift their heads, their eyelids fighting against each other!
"There are ten seconds left until the New Year's bell rings, everyone count down with me!"
"Ten!"
"Nine!"
"Eight!"
…..
In an instant, the girls' attention was drawn to him, temporarily shaking off their drowsiness.
"Three!"
"Two!"
"One!"
"Happy New Year!"
The sound of the New Year's bell rang, signaling the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit!
"Young Master, Happy New Year!"
Ning Er whispered close to Mu An's ear.
"Happy New Year!"
Mu An rubbed her little head and smiled in response.
Seeing the other girls looking eagerly at him, he quickly added,
"Happy New Year to everyone! May the new year bring you prosperity and great achievements!"
"Of course, I still hope everyone stays healthy, safe, and happy every day!"
As soon as he said this, the girls' beautiful eyes curved into lovely arcs, and sweet smiles appeared on their faces.
The blessings might be the same old clichés.
But what mattered was who was saying it!
For them, receiving heartfelt blessings from someone they cared about was worth more than anything in the world!
"Happy New Year! I hope to continue to receive your guidance in the new year!"
Su Zhirou smiled sweetly at him.
And that dragonfly-like touch...
Without waiting for Mu An to react, she pulled Ning Er, who kept looking back, and ran upstairs.
Mu An couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.
This New Year's gift felt... quite nice!
Meanwhile, Mu Yuer, who had witnessed the whole process, suddenly stiffened, her jealousy surging.
Even if it was a reward for this flirtatious guy (giving gifts), it should have been her who came first!
But now someone else had taken the lead, which was really infuriating!
Su Zhirou, that 'little green tea', was really quick!
[From Mu Yuer's jealousy +15, congratulations, you have received the reward [Proficiency +3000]!]
[From Mu Yuer's jealousy +20, congratulations, you have received the reward [Fortune +20]!"]
…..
Mu An couldn't help but chuckle.
This little girl still loved to be jealous!
But that was good; it made it easier to handle!
"What's wrong? Is my Yuer jealous?"
Someone asked knowingly.
Naturally, this earned him a roll of the eyes from a certain tsundere girl.
"Who, who is yours! And I... I'm not jealous!"
"Really not?"
Mu An suddenly leaned closer to her face.
The distance between them was so close that their eyes met at less than twenty point zero zero one centimeters!
"No... no! Don't be so self-important..."
Her cheeks were already flushed, but Mu Yuer still stubbornly tried to deny it.
But the next second, Mu An's sudden 'attack' completely broke down her psychological defenses!
For a moment, Mu Yuer felt a bit oxygen-deprived, dizzy.
She didn't even know if it was from embarrassment!
"How about now, are you still jealous?"
Mu An smiled at her.
"Hmph! Don't think that this will... um!!!"
Mu Yuer's beautiful eyes widened suddenly.
Because someone, without any scruples, had sneakily tickled her armpit!
And this time, the tickling lasted longer!
The girl's gaze gradually became hazy, her delicate body almost melting into a puddle, half leaning against Mu An's embrace.
"If you think this isn't enough to forgive me, I can keep going!"
Mu An said seriously.
He gave off the impression of someone who would not stop until he received the victim's forgiveness!
"Enough... enough!"
Mu Yuer's body trembled slightly, and she hurriedly replied.
She was about to laugh to the point of tears.
If it continued, she might embarrass herself in public!
So, was this not enough?!
"You don't have to force yourself; if it's not enough, I can continue!"
Mu An looked at her with 'infinite consideration' and 'infinite sincerity'.
"Really enough!"
Mu Yuer shot him an annoyed glare, speaking firmly.
Then she took the initiative to leave Mu An's embrace and walked upstairs.
As if she thought of something, her footsteps paused, and she said softly,
"Remember to leave the door open later; let's play chess together..."
After saying that, she didn't care whether Mu An heard her clearly, her face flushed, and she quickly ran up the stairs.
Mu An, with his deep skills, of course, heard her.
He couldn't help but shake his head and smile.
'Looks like tonight is another great opportunity to rack up emotional rewards!'
...
Late at night.
Having just taken a shower and still wrapped in a bathrobe, Mu Yuer quietly pushed open her bedroom door.
She stealthily approached Mu An's door.
Taking a deep breath, she was about to push the door open when she happened to see Mu Wanrou, who was going downstairs to get water.
For a moment, the two girls stared at each other, and the atmosphere became awkward.
"I... I just wanted to find him to play chess! Really just chess!"
Mu Yuer's little face was flushed red, her ears completely pink.
Not explaining was fine, but once she did, it felt like she was trying to cover up something, like a thief trying to silence the bell!
Anyone with a bit of intelligence would know there was definitely something wrong.
Going to play chess in the middle of the night?
And in a room with just a man and a woman!
Who would believe that?
But Mu Wanrou didn't ask anything.
She just nodded and simply reminded her, then went downstairs to get some water.
"Remember to go to bed early!"
'I'm doomed!'
'I was... seen!'
'Wuwuwu, my pure image is going to be ruined!'
Mu Yuer's face was burning, her small chest rising and falling deeply.
Her little white feet were itching to dig a three-bedroom apartment into the ground!
It felt like being caught by an elder just when she was about to do something bad!
So embarrassing!