Chapter 190: Chapter 190: Writing Spring Festival Couplets

As the countdown to the New Year continued, Fu Xiaoxiao and two others, along with the two children, cleaned the house spotlessly, and the festive atmosphere grew stronger.

But Lu Feng still hadn’t returned. Lin Qiu and Lin Xue both comforted Fu Xiaoxiao; she verbally expressed understanding, but seeing her occasionally gazing at the door in a daze, the two sisters knew she was worried about Lu Feng.

On New Year’s Eve, Fu Xiaoxiao, under the surprised gaze of Lin Qiu and Lin Xue, wrote two Spring Festival couplets with a brush.

"You... what is there that you can’t do? This writing is just too good!" Lin Xue hugged Fu Xiaoxiao, looking at the couplets as if they were treasures. "How do you read this?"

Fu Xiaoxiao pointed to the couplets, smiling.

"Top line: Spring breeze brings warmth, family blessing. Bottom line: Auspicious air brings peace year-round. Header: Everlasting peace and prosperity."

"Beautiful, beautiful." Lin Xue’s eyes shone as she looked at the neat writing on the red paper, instantly liking it.

"You write so well." Lin Qiu couldn’t read much, but she could tell the writing was excellent.

"Mom, will you teach me to write too? I want to write as beautifully as you." Lu Chen looked at Fu Xiaoxiao with admiration, thinking that only old grandpas could write with brushes.

"Mom, teach me." Lu Lin tugged at Fu Xiaoxiao’s sleeve, looking at her expectantly.

"Okay, I’ll teach you when I have time." Fu Xiaoxiao smiled lightly, tousling the two children’s hair.

"I want to paste them!" Lu Chen raised his hand, indicating he wanted to put up the couplets.

"You can’t reach." Lin Xue pointed at Lu Chen, such a little one couldn’t reach such a high door.

"Brother, carry me! I can do it." Lu Chen hugged Lu Lin’s leg, wanting Lu Lin to carry him.

"No, what if both of you fall!" Lin Xue dared not let them do that and quickly refused.

Lu Chen, hugging his little arms, sat angrily in the corner, ignoring everyone.

Seeing him like this, Lin Xue found it amusing but still didn’t let him take action.

"What’s going on? Sitting here angrily like this?" Wang Lu entered and saw the upset Lu Chen, smiling as he lifted him up.

"Brother Wang Lu, carry me! I want to help mom put up the couplets!" Lu Chen was lifted high by Wang Lu, his eyes suddenly brightened.

"Sure!" Wang Lu laughed. "But where are the couplets?"

"Here, Xiao Xiao wrote them." Lin Xue blushed slightly when she saw Wang Lu, pointing to the table beside them, where Fu Xiaoxiao’s couplets were.

"Sister-in-law can write couplets?" Wang Lu said in surprise.

Wang Lu immediately moved forward, his eyes glowing as he saw the writing on the couplets. "Wonderful, I was just worried about where to find someone to write couplets! Sister-in-law, you’ve been a great help!"

"What’s the matter?" Fu Xiaoxiao looked up at Wang Lu.

"The art troupe is coming today; this year we’re hosting the ’New Spring Festival Gala’ at our troop. The leaders are very focused on this performance and want us to create a festive atmosphere," Wang Lu scratched his head; although he had no issues with the rest, finding someone skilled in writing couplets with a brush was challenging during this sensitive time.

Those who could write a bit weren’t good enough, which troubled Wang Lu.

Unexpectedly, he found Fu Xiaoxiao now.

"Sister-in-law, please help us! Please, please!" Wang Lu put his hands together, hoping Fu Xiaoxiao would assist him.

"Sure! But let me put up the couplets at home first..." Fu Xiaoxiao agreed with a smile, intending to finish putting up the couplets before helping him.

Before she finished speaking, Wang Lu immediately picked up Lu Chen, grabbed the couplets, and rushed to the door, letting Lu Chen put them up.

"Such quick hands and feet." Lin Qiu laughed, nudging Lin Xue’s arm.

Fu Xiaoxiao noticed Lin Xue’s blushing cheeks, her eyes lighting up. "Has something happened that I don’t know about?"

"In recent days, someone has been hugging a quilt and laughing like a fool at night, suddenly cheerful without knowing why..." Lin Qiu joked to Fu Xiaoxiao, selling out Lin Xue completely.

"...Sis." Lin Xue’s cheeks turned bright red.

"Is there something good you’re afraid to tell?" Lin Qiu teased as she asked.

"Previously, she had no interest in your cucumber face masks, but recently, she’s acted differently; it’s clear she’s had a love awakening." Lin Qiu shared her news with Fu Xiaoxiao.

"This... it’s just that... we’re just starting to understand each other!" Lin Xue stammered, her face burning with embarrassment.

"Oh~~~~" Fu Xiaoxiao and Lin Qiu exchanged glances, both smiling playfully.

It turned out that after Wang Lu and Lin Xue resolved their misunderstanding that day, they realized they had feelings for each other, deciding to date with marriage in mind.

"Oh dear, I’m not talking to you two anymore." Lin Xue fled to the kitchen, face flushed, to pour Wang Lu a glass of water.

Seeing Lin Xue approach, Wang Lu’s body stiffened involuntarily, his earlobes turning red, wanting to look at her yet restraining himself.

"Wang Lu, do you want some water?" Lin Xue asked, her cheeks flushed, holding the bowl as she looked at Wang Lu.

Wang Lu nervously swallowed. "Yes!"

"Lin Xue sister, you should feed him; he’s carrying me, so he can’t use his hands." Sitting on Wang Lu’s shoulders, Lu Chen looked down at the interaction between the two, laughing.

Though blushing, Lin Xue still brought the water to Wang Lu’s mouth.

"No... no need, I have a hand, I can drink by myself." Wang Lu’s face turned beet-red, quickly taking the bowl with one hand and gulping down the water in one go. "Tha...thank you, it’s so sweet."

Lin Xue shyly nodded, taking the empty bowl back to the kitchen.

Fu Xiaoxiao and Lin Qiu exchanged a glance, watching others in love was indeed interesting.

Spring festival couplets done, Wang Lu promptly took Fu Xiaoxiao to the office.

Entering the door, Wang Lu shouted loudly, "Everyone make way, stop writing those couplets, and remove your dog-gnawed writing."

"Huh? Why, I’m almost finished!" Several soldiers holding large brushes showed dissatisfaction; it was no easy feat for them to write couplets.

"Don’t you want to see the female comrades from the art troupe? Can those dog-scrawled characters be shown to others? I’ve invited strong support, to let the sister-in-law show you some skill." Wang Lu pointed at them, looking disappointed at their lack of skill.

Upon hearing Wang Lu’s words, the three soldiers immediately dropped their pens; they longed for the female comrades of the art troupe, which was a rare opportunity.

Getting a pretty wife depended on this chance.

"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, everything is ready for you—the red paper and brush." Seeing Fu Xiaoxiao, the three hurriedly swept their work to the floor, placing new red paper up, readying ink, serving at the side attentively.

Fu Xiaoxiao walked forward with a smile, picking up the brush, her mind pondering suitable couplets for the troops.

"Why isn’t sister-in-law moving?" The three stood by, curious, while one was expectant, seeing Fu Xiaoxiao not moving with closed eyes.

"Could it be she can’t do it?" Someone couldn’t help but whisper.

Wang Lu glared at him; he trusted Fu Xiaoxiao.

Fu Xiaoxiao opened her eyes, immediately picking up the brush, dipping it in ink, holding down the red paper, writing the top line.

"Red star shining, disaster relief, charging ahead..." Wang Lu watched as Fu Xiaoxiao wrote each word, muttering along excitedly.

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