192: Fireworks Show

Wu Fan sent a wechat message to Ying Xiaomei and Wu Danyan, inviting them to watch the fireworks show together.

He bought a million yuan worth of fireworks, inspired by a TikTok streamer with tens of millions of followers.

That streamer once live-streamed a fireworks show that was incredibly beautiful and spectacular. Nearly a million followers watched the live stream at the time!

Wu Fan decided then that he would also put on such a show on New Year's Eve.

Watching the brilliant fireworks live would definitely be incredibly spectacular. Yao Yao and Bai Yan would surely cheer with delight.

Wu Fan had already planned the location for the fireworks: on the main road in front of the courtyard gate, lighting them one by one in sequence.

A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains, Diao Chan Dances Her Sleeves, Golden Mountain in Sunlight, Mount Dingjun, Surrounded by Enemies, Blue Danube, Ten Thousand Horses Galloping, Tides Rising and Falling, Xi Shi Washing Silk, Zhaojun Exits the Frontier, Courtesan Queen... The names of fireworks now are quite profound and creative.

As soon as Ying Xiaomei entered the courtyard, she handed Yao Yao a big red envelope.

Yao Yao, being very sensible, said, "No, no need."

Ying Xiaomei picked her up in one swift motion, "This is an introductory red envelope from Auntie, how can you not take it? Take the red envelope, and you'll be healthy and safe next year, won't you?"

Yao Yao looked up at Wu Fan.

Wu Fan walked over and stroked her little head, "Take it, it's fine."

Only then did Yao Yao put the red envelope into her pocket.

Wu Danyan came with her father, and Bai Yan immediately brought out a chair for her father to sit down.

Wu Danyan repeatedly said thank you while secretly appraising her.

What a beautiful woman.

Her temperament was extraordinary, with an indescribable sense of nobility; no wonder Wu Fan liked her.

A strange pang of jealousy rose in her heart.

She gently touched her belly, thinking to herself, once she bore a child for Wu Fan, she could forever tie him down.

Wu Fan grandly introduced Bai Yan, "This is my official girlfriend, currently still a university student."

His tone was light, and he immediately put his arm around Bai Yan's slender waist.

Bai Yan smiled charmingly, so shy that even the tips of her ears turned red.

Ying Xiaomei said, "You're really beautiful, like a celebrity."

After she finished speaking, she gave Wu Fan a very alluring look.

Wu Fan, however, did not meet her gaze, and said with a smile, "I'm going to light the fireworks now."

Yao Yao urged, "Daddy, hurry up!"

Wu Fan said, "Friends, the first one, Ten Thousand Horses Galloping."

"Qiu... Peng..."

"Hua... Hong..."

"Zha... Xiu..."

The fireworks were brilliant, instantly illuminating the dark night sky.

Colorful sparks twinkled like countless stars, so magnificent, truly stunning everyone.

People from all over Wujiabao Village began to gather slowly. Amazement, praise, and shock could not fully describe everyone's state of mind at that moment.

It was truly breathtaking.

"The second one, A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains."

"The third one, Zhaojun Exits the Frontier."

"The fourth one, Surrounded by Enemies."

...The fireworks lasted for over three hours, and only a little more than half had been set off.

Only then did Wu Fan feel that he had bought too many.

The New Year's bell chimed at midnight, signaling the start of a new year.

After setting off two more fireworks, Wu Fan said to the villagers, "Dear folks, we'll continue lighting them tomorrow night. Everyone is welcome to come and watch again."

Upon hearing this, the villagers said in unison, "Good!"

People walked and discussed animatedly.

"The fireworks were really beautiful."

"Truly spectacular, so beautiful, we really had a feast for our eyes today."

"I never imagined fireworks could be so beautiful."

"That must have cost a lot of money, right?"

"Probably around a hundred thousand."

"Less than that, Wu Xiong said the other day, a full million."

"Wow..."

Another gasp of astonishment rippled through the crowd.

"So rich, truly generous."

"Amazing, Wujiabao Village has produced quite a formidable character."

"Wu Fan's assets must be tens of millions now, or even more, right?"

"Grandpa Wu, you're underestimating it, at least a hundred million. Otherwise, how could he afford to spend a million on fireworks, right?"

"That's actually true."

...Visiting relatives during the Lunar New Year was very busy. Wu Fan, with Bai Yan and Yao Yao, almost ate out every day.

When he visited relatives, he gave five thousand yuan as a gift to each household. Anyway, he didn't buy any of those intimidating health supplements; money was the most practical.

With financial strength, visiting relatives and handling affairs all became simple.

It was simply about throwing money at things; it seemed there was nothing that money couldn't solve.

Relatives and friends were extremely polite when they saw Wu Fan.

Once a person has money, everyone looks at you with a sparkle in their eyes.

Wu Fan felt the sense of superiority that money brought for the first time.

However, in Wu Fan's heart, relatives were actually the least reliable type of people.

If you were poor, they looked down on you and belittled you.

If you were rich, they would flatter you and fawn over you.

Are relatives the most useful?

This is the falsest and most mistaken common sense in the world... That morning, Wu Fan was hugging the soft Nuo Nuo Bai Yan from behind, sleeping soundly.

He liked the faint, delicate fragrance on Bai Yan's body; it was very reassuring.

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Suddenly, the phone rang.

Wu Fan picked it up and saw it was Ying Xiaomei, "Hello, Director Ying, what's up so early in the morning?"

Ying Xiaomei paused on the other end of the line, "Don't call me Director Ying, it's awkward. When are you free? Come to the Village Committee, I have something to discuss with you."

Her voice was very gentle, even a little sweet.

Wu Fan felt an inexplicable impulse and deliberately teased, "Can't you explain it over the phone?"

Ying Xiaomei was silent for a moment, "It's better to discuss it face-to-face to resolve it. Just make some time to come."

She was actually a little coquettish.

Wu Fan couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, "Got it."

Bai Yan turned around, hugging Wu Fan tightly, burying her head in his chest, "Ying Xiaomei wouldn't be interested in you, would she?"

A woman's sixth sense can sometimes be very accurate.

Wu Fan patted her, "What are you thinking? She just wants me to contribute more to the village, I suppose. Ultimately, she's after the money in my pocket."

Bai Yan chuckled softly, "At least you know yourself. When a man has money, he must be able to resist temptation to achieve great things."

Wu Fan looked down at her; her expression was calm, as if she had just said it casually.

But Wu Fan somehow felt that her words were a bit sour, and seemed to have another meaning.

"In ancient times, which rich man didn't have three wives and four concubines? This is a manifestation of a man's capability," Wu Fan argued.

Bai Yan raised her hand and lightly slapped his chest, "Do you also want to live such a life?"

Wu Fan said without hesitation, "Any normal man would want to live such a life, wouldn't they?"

"Unless that man is impotent."

Bai Yan blushed a little, "You... you're too direct."

Wu Fan laughed heartily, pulled her close, and his passionate kiss went straight for her cherry lips...