CHAPTER 796: CHAPTER 793: WISH FULFILLED

Xiao Yue heard the sound and looked towards the door.

Sure enough, she saw Zhang Zhonghe standing outside the door, boasting and gesturing triumphantly.

Behind him stood his parents, Zhang He Ping and Wang Hongxia, both looking at her with eyes full of shock and surprise.

Seeing them, Xiao Yue was a bit surprised but chose not to avoid them, standing up instead.

"Uncle Zhang, Aunt Wang..."

Xiao Yue called out, her hands still dusty with flour from making pancakes.

Yi Po only then noticed the visiting guests, and seeing it was Zhang He Ping’s family, she smiled with extra warmth.

"Happy New Year, on a festive day like this, why come by..." she cheerfully greeted them.

Suddenly realizing something, she turned her head to glance at Xiao Yue, feeling momentarily awkward.

"Xiao Yue..."

She didn’t know how to explain it for a moment.

"I already know, Grandma," Zhang Zhonghe said proactively.

Yi Po was somewhat surprised at this, looking toward the Zhang couple as she asked, "You both know?"

"Yi Po." The couple, hearing this, quickly brought their things inside.

They would never show up empty-handed, especially not on New Year’s, bringing even more things than usual.

"The stuff from last time hasn’t been used up yet, why bring so much again?" Yi Po said, half-complaining upon seeing the heap they set down.

"It’s nothing, just some daily necessities that won’t spoil if left for a while," Wang Hongxia responded.

The couple was very considerate, always bringing practical items rather than frivolous things like milk and nutritional products. They brought rice, flour, grains, oils, soap, towels, and other essentials.

"Xiao Yue," Zhang He Ping greeted Xiao Yue.

Even though the couple had heard their son’s account, they still felt a bit uneasy seeing Xiao Yue.

However, since they had watched Xiao Yue grow up and she had saved their son, reason overcame their underlying fear.

"Uncle Zhang, Happy New Year," Xiao Yue said.

Then she turned to Wang Hongxia and said, "Aunt Wang, Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year."

The couple also greeted her with smiles, and Wang Hongxia pulled out a red envelope for Xiao Yue.

However, Xiao Yue did not accept it and said, "Auntie, I have no use for money now and don’t need to buy anything."

Wang Hongxia, nevertheless, insisted on placing the envelope in her hand. As she touched it, she noted that the feel was indistinguishable from that of an ordinary person and couldn’t help but be momentarily startled.

But it was so brief that Xiao Yue didn’t notice.

"If you can’t use it, you can give it to Grandma," Wang Hongxia said.

This statement adeptly captured Xiao Yue’s attention.

Only then did Xiao Yue extend her hand to accept it, saying, "Thank you."

"That’s the way, but there’s no need to say thanks. It’s us who should thank you. If it weren’t for you, our family wouldn’t be together..." Wang Hongxia’s voice choked up as she spoke.

"Here, Grandma has a red envelope for you too, but it’s not much money."

Yi Po pulled out a red envelope from somewhere and handed it to Zhang Zhonghe. Despite her age, she was clear-headed and had prepared red envelopes for Xiao Yue in advance, with extra ones on hand just in case kids came visiting during the New Year.

"Hehe, thank you, Grandma." Zhang Zhonghe accepted it without any hesitation.

"This kid."

Zhang He Ping simply said this, but he didn’t scold him for accepting Yi Po’s money. During the New Year, it’s customary not to refuse gifts of joy, such as red envelopes.

"Have you had New Year’s Eve dinner?" Yi Po asked.

"Not yet. We came to have New Year’s Eve dinner with you," Wang Hongxia replied.

"Oh dear, I haven’t prepared much."

Hearing this, Yi Po felt troubled since she was alone and hadn’t prepared much for the New Year’s Eve dinner.

"You didn’t prepare, but we did," Wang Hongxia said.

Then she instructed Zhang Zhonghe, who was standing by, peeking into the red envelope, "Help your dad bring the things inside."

By this time, Zhang He Ping had already stepped outside, and soon, he and his son lugged in large bags of items.

Wang Hongxia, worried that Yi Po would feel lonely spending New Year’s alone, had packed up cooked dishes and brought them over.

In fact, they had visited once before the New Year to invite Yi Po to celebrate at their house, but Yi Po had steadfastly refused.

Of course, their coming to celebrate with Yi Po wasn’t solely to express gratitude for Xiao Yue saving their son’s life; perhaps there was also a bit of an ingratiating gesture towards Xiao Yue.

Because Xiao Yue wasn’t merely a ghost after death; they weren’t fools. If an ordinary ghost were so powerful, people might as well die instead of living. Why continue living?

Therefore, Xiao Yue likely had adventures unknown to them, and was not merely a simple ghost.

Everyone has their selfish desires; nobody is exempt from this.

And with the arrival of Zhang He Ping’s family, Yi Po’s home suddenly became lively.

Zhang He Ping brought not only ingredients for the New Year but also lots of fireworks and firecrackers.

Yi Po grinned as she watched Zhang Zhonghe chatter endlessly beside Xiao Yue, laughter constantly on her lips. It had been a long time since she’d felt this happy.

The new year was like fireworks blooming in the sky.

"Duoduo, Tang Tang, Happy New Year!"

Tao Guangsha pulled out two red envelopes and gave one to each.

The two little ones accepted them without hesitation, though they seemed uninterested, each passing theirs off to Shen Siyuan and Mao Sanmei.

Mao Sanmei gestured with her hands to express her thanks to Tao Guangsha and also explained to him that she had prepared a red envelope for Dou Dou as well but hadn’t brought it out.

Tao Guangsha waved it off, indicating he didn’t mind.

And Jiang Wenxin took out the real New Year gifts for the three little ones from the car.

Duoduo received a magic wand that emitted dazzling colored lights when activated.

Tang Tang received a helicopter flying ball, which would fly back when thrown, accompanied by brilliant colored lights, making it especially eye-catching at night. It made the little one so happy that her giggles filled the beach, with drool dampening a large area of her bib.

As for Dou Dou, it was a light saber capable of various colors, also very conspicuous at night.

This instantly reminded Dou Dou of Potato’s "Five Elements Primordial Magnetic Sword," which made her so happy that she waved the light saber around, wanting to poke Tang Tang’s bum...

The three little ones laughed and chased one another around the beach until Tao Guangsha lit fireworks, making them quiet down. Each hid behind an adult but couldn’t resist poking their little heads out to peek.

"Mr. Shen, Happy New Year."

"Miss Mao, Happy New Year."

Tao Guangsha and his wife, smiling, extended their New Year’s wishes to the two.

"Happy New Year to you both as well."

Shen Siyuan took out a jade bottle and handed it over.

"What’s this?" Jiang Wenxin reached out to take it, curious.

"A New Year gift, one for each of you..." Shen Siyuan said.

The couple immediately realized, "Could it be... could it be..."

Jiang Wenxin stuttered, looking incredulous, while Tao Guangsha stood by, full of anticipation.

"Though you haven’t completed three thousand good deeds yet, your progress is significant enough, so we’ll give it to you early as a New Year gift," Shen Siyuan said.

"Thank you, thank you..." The couple almost knelt in gratitude before Shen Siyuan, their cheeks flushed with excitement, momentarily at a loss.

"But don’t slack off after the new year," Shen Siyuan advised.

"No... no... even after completing three thousand good deeds, we won’t stop; we’ll continue to contribute as much as we can..." Tao Guangsha quickly assured.

"Alright, enough said. If you’re impatient, you can take it now," Shen Siyuan said.

Seeing the couple frequently glance at the jade bottle in their hands, he knew they were already eager to try it.