The two of them walked in, and the shop assistants were not expecting to see two handsome and extraordinary young men come in, the slightly smaller one immediately set his eyes on the most treasured item in their shop, which was a set of men’s Hanfu.
Shen Yuhan was about to inquire about purchasing the outfit, but the shop assistant said it was a treasured item and not for sale, though it could be customized.
Shen Yuhan touched the fabric of the clothes again and found that they were all very ordinary, so he shook his head and pulled Shan Qihuan away.
“Do you like Hanfu?” Shan Qihuan was still thinking that if Shen Yuhan really wanted it, he would directly spend money to buy that set.
After walking a little further, Shen Yuhan said: “Um, but the fabric from that store is inferior, if I can buy high-quality fabric, I can make it myself.”
“Can you still make your own clothes?” This surprised Shan Qihuan, apart from professional fashion designers, who else has nothing to do these days to make clothes.
“What’s so difficult about this, I used to make my own clothes, and I also gave…” My brothers the clothes that I made myself.
Shan Qihuan’s ears were sharp, and the jealousy came up: “You also made clothes for others?”
“For myself.” When he mentioned what he was good at, he almost revealed his identity, “Then I’ll make a set for my husband later.”
“That’s more like it, I’ll buy you a sewing machine.” Shan Qihuan is very enthusiastic, although he doesn’t know what Shen Yuhan can do, as long as it isn’t just a fig leaf, he can reluctantly give it a try.
It just so happened that the mobile phone notified them that the milk tea had been packaged, so they went to get the milk tea.
When they came out of the milk tea store, they found that everyone was rushing in the same direction.
Shen Yuhan heard passers-by talking about the ‘countdown’, he took a sip of sweet-scented milk tea, and said: “Honey, what is a countdown?”
Shan Qihuan pointed to the Jiang City landmark tower in front of them and said: “Today is New Year’s Eve, and they are all going to the tower to count down in preparation for the new year, tomorrow is the New Year’s Day holiday.” It seemed like he didn’t even know it was New Year’s Day unless he had a day off from work
Shen Yuhan knew about the New Year’s Day holiday, he followed Shan Qihuan’s line of sight and saw the timer projected on the counting tower; there were still two hours to go before the countdown.
“So that’s how it is,” he looked at the crowd, and then asked his husband, “So are we going to the countdown too?”
“You don’t want to go home and sleep?” Shan Qihuan pulled him towards himself so that he wouldn’t be bumped into by pedestrians.
Under normal circumstances, it would be too late for them to go back now.
“Not sleepy, Honey, are you sleepy?” Shen Yuhan was in high spirits, he thought he had already understood the lifestyle of modern people, unexpectedly, after a trip out, he actually had an unexpected gain, it turned out that modern people still have holidays and different activities when welcoming the next year.
He used to only go out to guess lantern riddles with his eldest brother and others during the Lantern Festival when there was no curfew and release the lanterns to the sky, his heart was full of curiosity about the countdown.
“Go if you want to.” Since getting married, how long has it been since he stayed up all night, even the number of times he went out for a drink has been steadily decreasing, two days ago, Liu Tan even teased him about being a good husband who embodies all 24 virtues of filial piety1二十四孝好老公 (èr shí sì xiào hǎo lǎo gōng): In Chinese culture, the “Twenty-four Filial Exemplars” (二十四孝), also translated as The Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety, are a set of stories that exemplify the Confucian virtue of filial piety, emphasizing the importance of respecting and caring for one’s parents and family. Therefore, when someone is referred to as a “二十四孝好老公,” it means that they are being praised as an exceptionally caring, respectful, and devoted husband who embodies the virtues of filial piety in their behavior and actions..
The two of them followed the crowd and walked towards the tower, there were many people on the road, but they still walked for half an hour before they arrived, found a place to sit down, and drank milk tea while waiting.
There are clever young people who wholesale some luminous animal ear headbands and sell them in the square, Shen Yuhan, who found everything novel, just stared at it, and Shan Qihuan understood it instantly.
“Don’t buy it, that thing is useless.” He was determined not to wear it on his head!
“But so many people are wearing them, it’s so interesting, Honey, let’s buy two of them too.” Shen Yuhan shook his arm and said, “Buy it, today is our first New Year’s Day together, let’s keep it as a souvenir.”
The phrase ‘Our first New Year’s Day together’ successfully hooked Shan Qihuan: “Fine, buy it and wear it yourself.”
Shen Yuhan ran to the people in front of the little girl to ask for two rabbit ear bands with fluffy edges2邊沿有毛絨絨的兔耳箍 (biān yán yǒu máo róng róng de tù ěr gū): Rabbit ear bands with fluffy edges. 
, this one was more expensive and also more conspicuous.
He put one of them on Shan Qihuan’s head, and Shan Qihuan looked at him expressionlessly, Shen Yuhan burst into laughter when Shan Qihuan saw him laughing heartily, the little face he cared about also disappeared with the wind, anyway, there was no one who knows him here.
Look here, buy there, and when the countdown begins, Shen Yuhan has an extra white fox mask in his hand.
A lot of people are recording videos and taking photos with their mobile phones, and Shen Yuhan is not left behind, he has now learned how to take selfies.
Shen Yuhan opened his mobile phone’s camera and handed it to Shan Qihuan: “Honey, let’s take a group photo?”
Selfie is naturally not difficult for Shan Qihuan, he put his arms around Shen Yuhan and took a group photo of the two of them with their backs to the landmark tower, Shen Yuhan also imitated the classic photo pose posted online, and made a ‘V’ gesture.
Someone in front led the atmosphere, and began to shout the countdown, the two people who were not participating in the event also joined in the fun.
“Five, four, three, two, one! Happy New Year!”
Shen Yuhan was protected by Shan Qihuan in front, just as he was about to open his mouth, he heard his husband say: “Shen Yuhan, Happy New Year.”
“Husband, Happy New Year.” He sincerely and straightforwardly expressed his joy and excitement, “Husband, I am very happy today.”
Shan Qihuan hugged him tightly from behind, kissed his ear, and said softly: “I know, we’ll come back next year.”
Shen Yuhan’s face was slightly hot, and he was afraid that others would see it, but he nodded his head vigorously: “Um.”
This is the first time his husband has made a promise to him, and as long as they can still be together next year, they will naturally come.
Shan Qihuan watched as the tips of Shen Yuhan’s ears turned pink little by little, and couldn’t help but bite them, in the dark, he held Shen Yuhan’s soft hand tightly, interlocking with his fingers.
Shen Yuhan leaned against him and called his husband in a low voice.
Shan Qihuan thought: He really is like a clingy person who blushes easily.
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The next day, Shen Yuhan saw everyone posting videos of last night’s countdown, some were in bars, some were in squares, and some were shopping and eating with friends, all that one could think of was here3應有盡有 (yīng yǒu jìn yǒu): everything that should be here is here (idiom); all one can think of is on hand; to have everything one needs; to be comprehensive; to be complete; have all that is necessary.. After thinking for a long time, he also decided to share his life in Moments, he has to try to integrate into the modern society.
After fumbling around for a while, he typed a line of text and uploaded the photo he had taken with his husband last night.
Less than half a minute after sending it, countless messages popped up on the busy Shan Qihuan’s mobile phone!
Liu Tan added Shen Yuhan’s WeChat account, he saw the photo of Shan Qihuan and his wife and then sent it to his friend group, and everyone almost died laughing!
– Lao Shan, I didn’t expect you to be like this in private!
– Hahahahaha, Lao Shan, your wife is awesome!
– In this set of remaining years, I actually saw Lao Shan wearing this kind of gadget, download and save.
– Download and save +1.
– Download and save +2.
Shan Qihuan: gun!
He groaned and pinched his eyebrows: How embarrassing!
It never occurred to him that last night, he avoided the mobile phone cameras of all strangers, avoided his friends who were also counting down outside, but he didn’t avoid his wife’s Moments.
However, after seeing what his wife posted, he suddenly felt that there was nothing to be ashamed of.
His wife’s Moments said: Will go again next year.
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The three days of New Year’s Day are indeed holidays, but Shan Qihuan has just taken over Shan Qiyuan’s job, and he has no time to spend with Shen Yuhan during these three days, in the morning, he had to discuss things with Shan Qiyuan via video, and in the afternoon he had to deal with his company’s affairs, he was always awfully4不可開交 (bù kě kāi jiāo): unable to break away from one’s duties or tasks; can’t catch a break; to be awfully (busy, etc); be locked in; be tied up. busy, on the busiest day, Shen Yuhan even brought lunch to the study to accompany him to eat.
Shen Yuhan also had gotten used to his husband’s busy schedule, and now he had something to be busy with as well.
On the third day of the New Year’s Day holiday, Shan Qihuan’s friend, Ding Quan, approached Shen Yuhan.
The thing is like this, Ding Quan has a friend who was in the art exhibition business, he took a fancy to Shen Yuhan’s paintings, but could not find Shen Yuhan’s contact information, after many twists and turns, he finally finds Ding Quan, who knew Shan Qihuan.
Shen Yuhan is too hard to find, and the only way to cooperate with him is through Shan Qihuan.
Shan Qihuan first checked the other party’s character before letting Shen Yuhan get in touch with him, so as to avoid his wife being wronged when he was not around. For this reason, he also specially sent Assistant Qu to go with Shen Yuhan to meet the painting exhibitor, to get a first-hand understanding of the situation.
Shen Yuhan and the painting exhibitor finally connected successfully.
Assistant Qu is worthy of being the assistant who has been with Shan Qihuan for many years, as soon as he got into the car, he pushed up his glasses and began to report the painting exhibitor’s intention to find him.
“Mr. Shen, this painting exhibitor’s name is Xiang Yulin, his company is quite successful in organizing art exhibitions, he is looking for you this time in the hope of adding your paintings to this exhibition, aas far as I know, they are launching paintings by a total of eighteen painters this time, and you are one of the people he invited. In addition, he also invites you to paint on the spot on the day of the exhibition.”
Shen Yuhan was a little hesitant: “Painting on the spot? In full view of everyone5眾目睽睽 (zhòng mù kuí kuí): lit. The way Zhang Mu is staring; under the wide open eyes of everyone; under the watchful eyes of people; under the public gaze; Many people scrambled and watched; Refers to under the gaze of the broad masses. Alt. 萬目睽睽 (wàn mù kuí kuí), thousands of staring eyes (idiom).?”
Assistant Qu said: “Yes, you can understand it that way, I recommend that you participate, as it can increase your popularity. In addition, you can also open a Weibo and occasionally interact with fans, if someone asks you to hold an exhibition in the future, they will also be your source of income, on the day of the exhibition, I will arrange for someone to take a video of your painting process.”
Although he didn’t know how his fans could become his own income, but Shen Yuhan still believed in Assistant Qu’s professionalism, and Weibo must be opened, before, it had no use and was not needed, but now that it can be used to make some pocket money, naturally it can no longer be ignored.
Assistant Qu familiarly led Shen Yuhan to the private room of the coffee shop where they met today.
The other party had already arrived.
Hearing someone push the door in, the other party stood up to greet them, his attitude was enthusiastic but not rude: “Hello, Mr. Shen, I am Xiang Yulin, and this is my business card.”
On the contrary, Shen Yuhan, who usually abides by the rules of etiquette, was slightly surprised when he saw the other party, and subconsciously mumbled: “Third brother?”
The author has something to say:
Today, I’ve grown another year older, 16~~
The last section of the last chapter has been revised, big babies who haven’t read it can read it again.
In order to make up for everyone’s bad experiences in the last chapter, there will be a small red envelope for every comment in this chapter!
In addition, this month’s precious lottery has been opened, there are 1,000 quotas~~ Everyone has the chance to subscribe for the tickets one day before the lottery draw!
I’ve skimmed some stories of the “Twenty-four Filial Exemplars”, and some of them is truly brutal. The most shocking one is a story about a family that decided to bury their child because they can’t afford the extra mouth to feed. They prioritized the husband’s aging mother, because they can have children another day, but can’t do filial piety if the parents are dead. In the end, they didn’t kill their child, because when they dig the earth, they found gold (a reward from heaven for their filial piety).
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