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Zhao Zixuan and Zhang Lei waited downstairs for a while, and soon Chen Qi appeared with Wu Jing, Wu Zifeng and Wu Zilin.

"They insisted on following me, and there was nothing I could do. A few more people should be fine, right?"

Chen Qi explained with a hint of apology.

Zhao Zixuan seemed unconcerned about this. He shrugged his shoulders and thought that since they were all out to have fun, there wasn't much difference whether he brought one burden or four.

Zhang Lei only knew Chen Qi, Wu Zifeng and Wu Zilin, because they all lived in the same building and he had the chance to run into them on weekdays, but it was his first time meeting Wu Jing.

Wu Jing is not a child of a prison unit member. She only comes to the unit to visit her grandparents during festivals, so this was actually the first time she and Zhang Lei met.

"Who is this beauty?"

Zhang Lei's eyes moved gently over Wu Jing, and he asked with a hint of curiosity and a friendly smile.

Zhao Zixuan then introduced: "This is my second cousin, Wu Jing."

Zhang Lei smiled brightly upon hearing this, and walked up to Wu Jing enthusiastically to shake her hand and greeted her warmly: "It turns out to be my second cousin, nice to meet you! My name is Zhang Lei, and I have been Zixuan's handcuffs since he was a child! Since you are Zixuan's cousin, you are naturally my cousin as well. Hello, second cousin!"

Seeing this, Zhao Zixuan couldn't help but roll his eyes and teased: "She is younger than you, how can you take advantage of her like this?"

Zhang Lei smiled nonchalantly and responded, "With such a beautiful cousin, why would you care about your dignity? Right, second cousin?"

At the end of his words, his eyes involuntarily fell on Wu Jing's face, and Wu Jing blushed slightly, gently squeezed her hand and quickly pulled it back.

"Okay, stop being so joking and get in the car."

Zhao Zixuan couldn't bear to see Zhang Lei teasing his cousin, so after urging him, he took the initiative to open the door of the Audi A6 parked on the side, watched Chen Qi and the others get into the back seat of the car, and he sat in the passenger seat.

Zhang Lei sat in the driver's seat. The car drove smoothly in the night. The wind outside the window was a little cool, but also mixed with the festive atmosphere.

Inside the car, several girls were chatting, and Zhao Zixuan occasionally joined in their conversation, but more often, he was admiring the scenery along the way, wondering what He Jieyu was doing at this time...

Is there any difference between New Year’s Eve in Haojing and that in the mainland?

Do you want to give her a call?
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Soon, the car arrived at the suspension bridge by the river. The suspension bridge spanned the wide river, and the river water under the bridge sparkled in the moonlight. After everyone got off the car, Zhang Lei couldn't wait to open the trunk, and a whole box of colorful fireworks was particularly conspicuous in the dark.

"Wow, so many fireworks!"

Wu Zifeng shouted excitedly, his hands uncontrollably touching the fireworks.

"These fireworks were given to my dad by others. You can have fun with them to your heart's content today!" Zhang Lei said with a proud smile. He began to light the firework stick in his hand. With a "whoosh" sound, a bright light shot straight into the sky, and then bloomed into brilliant sparks in the night sky.

A few girls were not brave enough to try and play directly, so Zhao Zixuan taught them how to play. A group of people stood on the suspension bridge, looking up at the fireworks blooming in the sky, cheering and exclaiming from time to time.

Although Wu Jing is a college student, she looks more like a child, jumping and clapping her hands. Her smile looks particularly bright against the backdrop of the fireworks.

As time goes by, there are more and more types of fireworks, some look like blooming flowers, some look like twinkling stars, and some look like flowing waterfalls... Each type of firework leaves a unique mark in the night sky, adding endless romance and beauty to this night.

Under the illumination of the brilliant fireworks, Zhang Lei's eyes involuntarily fell on Wu Jing.

Her innocent smile and the excitement in her eyes made Zhang Lei's heart beat faster unconsciously.

"Second cousin, look at this firework stick. After lighting it like this, you can draw the pattern you want in the air like this."

Zhang Lei picked up a firework stick and patiently demonstrated it to Wu Jing.

Wu Jing watched attentively, then carefully took the firework stick and tried to draw her first pattern in the air.

"Wow, I drew a heart!"

Wu Jing shouted excitedly, her face filled with the joy of success.

Zhang Lei looked at her smile and was filled with joy. He continued to teach Wu Jing how to create more interesting fireworks effects, and the atmosphere between the two gradually became relaxed and pleasant.

However, all this did not escape Chen Qi's eyes. She watched the interaction between Zhang Lei and Wu Jing and couldn't help but feel a little worried.

She felt that Zhang Lei's intentions towards Wu Jing were not pure and was worried that he would do something out of line.

So she decided to talk to Zhao Zixuan about this matter.

"Zixuan, did you notice that Zhang Lei looked at Wu Jing strangely?"

Chen Qi whispered to Zhao Zixuan.

Zhao Zixuan turned his head and looked at the two people who were playing with fireworks. He smiled disapprovingly and said, "Don't think too much. Zhang Lei is just that kind of person. He is so enthusiastic about pretty girls. Besides, Wu Jing is not a child anymore. She has her own judgment."

Seeing that Zhao Zixuan didn't take it seriously, Chen Qi felt a little anxious, "But..."

"Okay, it's New Year's Day, let's enjoy this romantic and beautiful night." Zhao Zixuan interrupted Chen Qi and took his cousin's hand, asking her to join the fireworks game with him.

Taking advantage of the brilliant fireworks in the night sky, Zhao Zixuan took out his mobile phone, shot a video, and then sent it to He Jieyu.

However, after a long time, He Jieyu did not reply to any message.

Feeling a little unhappy about being left out, Zhao Zixuan simply forwarded the fireworks video to Cheng Yuyan, who soon called him with a video. Zhao Zixuan hesitated for a moment and answered the call.

He specially found a relatively quiet place so that Zhang Lei and others could not appear on camera.

"Master, Happy New Year's Eve."

On the phone screen, Cheng Yuyan was wearing a red dress with a red scarf around her neck. She looked radiant and full of festive atmosphere.

Zhao Zixuan's eyes lit up and he responded with a smile: "Happy New Year's Eve, you look very beautiful today, is this a new dress?"

"Yes, I bought new clothes especially for the New Year. They look good, don't they?" Cheng Yuyan smiled sweetly: "What do you mean I look beautiful today? Wasn't I beautiful before?"

"No, you have always been beautiful, but this dress looks more suitable and beautiful on you today." Zhao Zixuan said respectfully with a smile. His eyes lingered on Cheng Yuyan, and he couldn't help but sigh at her beauty and charm.

She is worthy of being the goddess of Peking University and Tsinghua University. She seems like a different person when she changes her clothes. No wonder she can make countless students from Peking University and Tsinghua University obsessed with her, even to the point where she is popular with both men and women.

After hearing this, Cheng Yuyan smiled sweetly and asked curiously, "Master, it's so lively over there, are there a lot of people together?"

Zhao Zixuan nodded and replied, "Yes, what do you think of the fireworks I set off with my family just now?"

Cheng Yuyan's eyes sparkled with envy as she replied, "It's really beautiful. I wanted to buy some fairy wands, but unfortunately I didn't buy any. Seeing you guys having so much fun, I want to join you."

After hearing this, Zhao Zixuan smiled gently and said, "I'll take you to play when I return to the capital."

Cheng Yuyan was overjoyed. "Really? Then when will you be back? My mother has been asking when you are free and wants to invite you to dinner at home."

Zhao Zixuan was about to answer, but was interrupted by Chen Qi's voice from the side.

Chen Qi came forward curiously and asked in a joking tone, "Zixuan, who are you video chatting with? You look so happy, is it your girlfriend? Let me see if she is pretty or not?"

Although Zhao Zixuan could easily avoid Chen Qi's sight, he did not do so, but turned the screen of his mobile phone directly towards Chen Qi.

When Chen Qi saw Cheng Yuyan on the screen, he was immediately struck by her beauty and exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! She's so beautiful! Is she really your girlfriend?"

Cheng Yuyan was on the other end of the video. She didn't expect that there was a girl next to Zhao Zixuan, and from the sound of their voices, it seemed that they were very close, which made her feel a little lost.

Fortunately, Chen Qi seemed to see what Cheng Yuyan was thinking, and took the initiative to introduce herself: "Hello, I'm Zixuan's cousin, my name is Chen Qi, you are Zixuan's girlfriend, right? You are so beautiful!"

When Cheng Yuyan heard that it was her cousin, her expression instantly turned from gloomy to bright, but she was obviously hesitant when introducing herself.

"Hello, cousin, my name is Cheng Yuyan, I am... I am Zixuan's apprentice."

When Chen Qi heard that she was a disciple, he was a little bit unbelievable for a moment. After all, this girl was so beautiful. If he were a girl, he would be moved when he saw her. How could Zhao Zixuan resist being moved?
Just when Chen Qi wanted to ask more questions, a phone call suddenly came in, and the caller ID showed the nickname of "little deskmate".

Seeing this, Chen Qi couldn't help but look at Zhao Zixuan with complicated eyes.

"Cough cough!"

Zhao Zixuan pretended to cough twice, took the phone back, and pressed the answer button directly.

"Brother, happy New Year's Eve! I watched the fireworks video you sent me, it's so beautiful. Are you still setting off fireworks on the suspension bridge now?"

He Jieyu's sweet voice came from the phone.

After hearing this, Chen Qi looked at her cousin with a strange look, but because Zhao Zixuan was on the phone, she didn't say anything directly out of politeness.

"Yeah, right where you confessed to me."

Zhao Zixuan simply ignored Chen Qi and spoke without restraint. He Jieyu continued, "What? When did I confess to you?"

At the end she suddenly remembered something. Wasn't that the place where she wrote "The moonlight is so beautiful tonight" on the Kongming lantern?
It seems that what Zhao Zixuan said is correct.

Zhao Zixuan's answer cleverly responded to He Jieyu's question in an obscure and affectionate way, and at the same time made Chen Qi on the side even more confused and curious.

Who is this "little deskmate" and why does his cousin take him so seriously?
"The moonlight is so beautiful tonight."

Zhao Zixuan continued his "performance", deliberately pointing out the little secret between him and He Jieyu, with an imperceptible tenderness in his words.

He Jieyu seemed to be touched on the other end of the phone. She smiled softly and said, "Yes, the wind is also very gentle."

After a pause, she continued, "By the way, thank you for sending me the video. It makes me feel like I'm back to that beautiful night."

Zhao Zixuan also smiled and said, "As long as you like it."

Although she knew it was not good to eavesdrop on other people's phone calls, Chen Qi was still confused by their conversation. She couldn't help but interrupt, "Zixuan, what are you talking about? I don't understand a word you say."

Zhao Zixuan waved to Chen Qi, signaling her to leave. He now just wanted to concentrate on talking to He Jieyu and didn't want to be disturbed by anyone.

Chen Qi felt a little left out, so he walked away mumbling and decided to go find Wu Jing.

However, when she looked at Wu Jing from a distance, she found that Wu Jing and Zhang Lei were having a great time.

Although it was the first time they met, the atmosphere between them was like that of close friends who had met again after a long separation. Laughter and conversation continued, and the atmosphere was full of joy and harmony.

Chen Qi looked at this scene and couldn't help feeling a little envious and worried.

"I remember Zhang Lei seemed to have a girlfriend, and now he's so close to Wu Jing, what's going on? Humph, these two men, they are really all pigs!"

Chen Qi was speechless. No one paid any attention to him. He could only accompany the two little kids, Wu Zifeng and Wu Zilin, to set off fireworks to pass the time out of boredom.

Just when they were having fun, the sudden sound of an argument not far away caught Chen Qi's attention.

Chen Qi turned her head and looked in the direction of the sound, only to see several unfamiliar figures surrounding a girl. She looked closely and was surprised to find that the girl was Song Qiuya, who was being harassed by several hooligans.

Song Qiuya looked very scared. She tried to push away those who were approaching her, but her strength was obviously no match for the other party.

Chen Qi's heart tightened. She couldn't just watch Song Qiuya being bullied.

"Zifeng, Zilin, go call Zixuan over and tell him that Qiuya was bullied by a little hooligan!"

Chen Qi gave the two little kids some instructions and then quickly walked towards Song Qiuya.

Her heartbeat quickened, but her steps remained remarkably firm.

When Chen Qi approached, she shouted loudly: "Stop! What do you want to do?"

Her voice echoed in the night air, attracting the attention of the little rascal.

A few little hooligans were startled by Chen Qi's sudden appearance. They turned around and saw that it was a girl, so they laughed indifferently.

One of the hooligans even came up and tried to threaten Chen Qi.

"You bitch, you have nothing to do here, get out of here!"

The gangster said viciously.

But Chen Qi did not back down. She stood beside Song Qiuya, held her hand tightly, and gave her strength and courage.

"If you don't leave, I'm calling the police!"

Chen Qi spoke loudly like a hedgehog, her voice firm and powerful, trying to scare these hooligans with her momentum.

However, these hooligans obviously did not take the two girls seriously and continued to laugh at and provoke them.

"You think calling the police can scare us? Little girl, you are too naive."

The gangster who tried to threaten Chen Qi said with disdain.

Although Chen Qi was a little nervous, she knew she couldn't back down at this moment.

She took a deep breath, trying to keep herself calm, then took out her cell phone and prepared to dial 110.

She hoped that this action would scare the hooligans and make them leave.

Seeing Chen Qi take out her phone, the gangsters' smiles froze. They obviously did not expect this seemingly weak girl to act so decisively.

However, the leading gangster still refused to give up. He tried to take away Chen Qi's mobile phone to prevent her from calling the police.

Chen Qi reacted quickly, hiding his phone tightly behind his back, and shouting for help to the people around him.

Unfortunately, today is New Year's Eve, and this is a sparsely populated riverside area. At this time, no one is passing by here.

Seeing that the gangster was about to pounce on them, Chen Qi and Song Qiuya stood back to back nervously, ready to deal with the impending danger.

At this moment, a strong light suddenly shot out from a distance, accompanied by the roar of a car. The gangsters were frightened by the sudden light and sound and covered their eyes with their hands.

Immediately afterwards, a black Audi A6 suddenly stopped in front of Chen Qi and Song Qiuya. The door opened quickly, and Zhao Zixuan and Zhang Lei jumped out of the car.

"what happened?!"

Zhao Zixuan asked loudly, his eyes quickly swept over Chen Qi and Song Qiuya, and he breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that they were not injured.

Zhang Lei rushed directly towards the hooligans. His tall stature, nearly 180cm tall, and his menacing aura immediately frightened the hooligans.

"What do you want to do?!"

Zhang Lei roared, his voice echoing in the night sky, making the gangsters shudder.

The four hooligans looked at each other, obviously not expecting two boys to suddenly appear. Some wanted to leave, but one of them was unwilling to be humiliated and suddenly took out a folding knife from his pocket.

He pointed a knife at Zhao Zixuan and threatened him viciously: "Fuck you, if you don't want to die, get out of here!"

Seeing the gangster take out a knife, Zhao Zixuan and Zhang Lei did not retreat, but faced the threat with more vigilance.

Zhang Lei stared closely at the knife-wielding gangster, trying to find a breakthrough while keeping a sufficient distance to ensure his own safety.

"Put down the knife!"

Zhao Zixuan said calmly and firmly, trying to ease the situation through negotiations, "We don't want to cause trouble, but we are not afraid of trouble!"

The knife-wielding gangster sneered and waved the folding knife in his hand, "You two little bastards, mind your own business! This matter has nothing to do with you, so get out of here if you know what's best for you, or don't blame me for being blind with my knife!"

When Zhang Lei heard this, a hint of anger flashed across his eyes, but he remained calm and whispered to Zhao Zixuan, "With girls around, it's best not to be impulsive. It would be bad if you hurt them."

Zhao Zixuan nodded and quietly called Li Shaojin on his cell phone.

"Put the phone down!"

A gangster noticed Zhao Zixuan's actions and said something vicious, then the four of them surrounded Zhang Lei and Zhao Zixuan.

Zhang Lei and Zhao Zixuan stood back to back, facing the encirclement of four hooligans, they did not show any fear.

Zhang Lei smiled coldly and said to the knife-wielding gangster: "Do you think we will be afraid of you just because you have a knife? Let me tell you, we are not brought up to be scared."

The knife-wielding gangster widened his eyes and roared, "You two ignorant fellows, since you want to die, I will grant your wish!"

As he said that, he rushed towards Zhang Lei with his knife.

However, Zhang Lei and Zhao Zixuan were well prepared. They were agile and dodged the gangster's attack. At the same time, Zhao Zixuan took the opportunity to kick the gangster's wrist, kicking his knife away.

Seeing this, the other three gangsters rushed over to help.

But Zhang Lei and Zhao Zixuan cooperated well, dodging left and right, not only successfully avoiding their punches and kicks, but also took the opportunity to counterattack and wrestled with them.

Seeing that the four of them could not beat the two people, one of the gangsters suddenly had an idea and rushed towards Song Qiuya.

Song Qiuya was frightened by the sudden change. She stood there in a daze, at a loss as to what to do.

"Zixuan..." (End of this chapter)