72: May you be happy and prosperous

The door to Li Xiuwu's study opened a crack, and two pairs of eyes peeked inside.

In a winter room, even a small crack in the door lets in a chilly breeze. Li Xiuwu looked over: "What are you two doing? If you want to come in, just come in."

The door creaked open, and two people walked in, bringing a draft of cold air with them. Shu Chang turned around and closed the door properly.

Liu Yifei felt a bit embarrassed as she was pushed forward by Shu Chang.

"Your tea is already cold; I'll brew a pot for you," Liu Yifei said, finding a topic to start with.

"Sure, thanks, Xixi." Li Xiuwu looked up and noticed Shu Chang was winking and making faces at Liu Yifei.

"Chang Chang, are your eyes uncomfortable?" Li Xiuwu asked her.

"No?" Shu Chang gave up. She didn't care anymore and walked to Li Xiuwu's side, looking at the book in his hand.

"What is this?" She glanced at it for a few moments, feeling like she couldn't quite understand it.

"semiconductor technology." Li Xiuwu showed her the book cover.

"Oh." Shu Chang understood what it was about and didn't ask further; it wasn't her major.

Liu Yifei returned after brewing a pot of tea and poured three cups.

"Thanks," Li Xiuwu said.

"You're welcome," Liu Yifei smiled gently, her large eyes looking very beautiful.

Li Xiuwu spoke a few words with them and continued reading his book.

Regarding the physical technology research and development plan, he prepared to start this year, so he needed to gain a corresponding understanding of semiconductors.

Shu Chang didn't find a book she liked, so she picked a history book from the shelf to read.

Liu Yifei picked up a book related to acting, but after looking at it for a while, she switched to a book about photography.

[Host detected, currently in a threesome cultivation with Dao companions, comprehension is being boosted.]

The Courtyard House already had an aura of comprehension and mental clarity. After being boosted again, the three of them suddenly felt a surge of inspiration, feeling as if the knowledge in the books was drilling into their brains, unstoppable.

The joy of harvest is something poor students cannot understand. Each of the three studied on their own, all immersed in the pleasure of dual cultivation, unable to pull themselves away.

Dual cultivation knows no years—wait, no, they read for an entire afternoon.

Footsteps came from outside; Liu Xiaoli came over to call them for dinner.

"Coming, Auntie, we'll be right over," Li Xiuwu answered upon hearing Liu Xiaoli's voice.

He checked the time and saw it was already evening, sighing at how time flies.

"You two put on your coats, it's time to eat," Li Xiuwu reminded Liu Yifei and Shu Chang.

"Ah, that was so comfortable." Liu Yifei stood up and stretched, her body wrapped in a white cashmere sweater.

The young girl's figure was developing; her height was already 168cm, but she was still flat-chested.

Shu Chang was a bit shorter, just 1.6 meters; she should still be able to grow a bit taller. As for her figure, there was still plenty of room for growth.

He should tell Auntie to give them some nourishment; what if they starve the children in the future?

Liu Yifei noticed Li Xiuwu's gaze, glared at him, picked up her down jacket, put it on, and pulled Shu Chang to run outside.

"Hey, don't pull me." A blast of cold air hit as they opened the door; the courtyard was already a blanket of white.

Shu Chang pinched a bit of snow from a tree branch and tucked it into the back of Liu Yifei's neck.

"Ah, Chang Chang, I'm going to kill you!" Liu Yifei bent down and grabbed a handful of snow.

"Can't catch me, can't catch me!" Shu Chang had already dodged and ran behind Li Xiuwu.

The two of them chased each other around Li Xiuwu. Liu Yifei chased after her, and Shu Chang ran toward the backyard from the other side.

"Watch me hit you!" Liu Yifei threw the snowball in her hand. It didn't hit, and she chased after her, shouting.

Li Xiuwu watched the two girls playing in the snow; if they changed into Ming-style winter jackets, how beautiful would they be?

He wondered if they would like them.

Liu Yifei and Shu Chang walked toward the backyard, playing around, while Li Xiuwu followed behind, watching.

"Stop fooling around, you'll catch a cold if you sweat from running," Liu Xiaoli said at the door, hearing the commotion.

"Got it, Mother Xiaoli." Shu Chang ran over quickly and grabbed Liu Xiaoli's arm.

During dinner, Liu Xiaoli seemed to have something on her mind.

"Does Auntie have something to say?" After finishing the meal, Liu Xiaoli still hadn't spoken, so Li Xiuwu took the initiative to ask.

"It's almost the end of the year. Xixi and I are going back to Wuhan for the New Year," Liu Xiaoli said.

"Huh?" Liu Yifei exclaimed; she suddenly didn't really want to go back, but it was like this every year.

Hearing this, Shu Chang also looked at Li Xiuwu with some concern; for the New Year, she also had to go home.

"Sure, it's fine here. Auntie and Xixi can go back without worry," Li Xiuwu said with a relaxed expression.

Spending the New Year alone didn't seem much different... Liu Yifei and her mother were leaving, and Chang Chang was going home too. Fortunately, she was in Beijing and could come over anytime.

demi-gods and semi-devils was broadcasted, and the response was very good. Handsome men, beautiful women, and a classic plot. The ratings on local stations were very high, and the discussion was also very significant.

The participating artists all received attention, and their fame increased greatly. Among them, the biggest beneficiaries were the heroic Hu Jun, the beautiful Liu Yifei, and the exceptionally talented Li Xiuwu.

It was lively on the internet, and Beijing also became lively. The sound of electronic firecrackers echoed through the streets and alleys.

As the lively sounds of the New Year rang out, Li Xiuwu always felt like something was missing.

The Courtyard House suddenly became quiet. The little birds came out to eat and poop, and basically didn't leave their nests anymore.

Even the Budgerigar stopped being mischievous, mostly staying in the room, not daring to chirp at Li Xiuwu.

In the large courtyard, only he and Little Lion were active.

"Meow." Little Lion squatted beside Li Xiuwu.

"When is that big beauty coming back?"

"Which one?" Li Xiuwu didn't react immediately.

"The one who warms the bed for meow." It tilted its head.

"You little thing, I don't even dare to have that thought, yet you've already slept with her." Li Xiuwu patted Little Lion's head.

"She gives meow small dried fish, and Little Lion works hard to knead for her." Little Lion lay on the ground, bored.

Older ones know how to care for others, unlike that little dummy who's always laughing and playing, holding it to sleep and even using it as a pillow.

The big beauty's embrace is fragrant and soft.

"I don't know, go find food yourself." Li Xiuwu couldn't be bothered with it and gently pushed it away with his foot.

He suddenly realized what was missing for the New Year. It was almost New Year's, and he hadn't heard Brother Hua's voice yet.

"It seems it hasn't been released yet," he murmured to himself.

In that case, Brother Hua, I'm sorry.

Li Xiuwu quickly wrote down the lyrics. The melody wasn't difficult for him either; he soon finished the lyrics, music, and arrangement, then called Lin Qian.

Lin Qian arrived quickly. Li Xiuwu handed him the lyrics and music, telling him to go to the company to find Wang Cheng and have him handle the copyrights involved.

"Boss, are you going to sing it yourself?" Lin Qian asked.

"That's right." Li Xiuwu nodded. "Have Wang Cheng contact the recording studio and get the arrangement done as soon as possible."

When Wang Cheng received the lyrics and music, he first arranged for someone to contact the recording studio. After making the arrangements, he carefully looked at the lyrics and music.

"wish you prosper... these lyrics, this melody, it's truly festive." A smile appeared on his face.

As for the depth of these lyrics and music, forget it, but paired with the New Year, it will definitely be very lively.

Two days later, the recording studio had the accompaniment ready, and Lin Qian drove to pick up Li Xiuwu for the recording.