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"cheers!"

Liu Yifei leaned against Chen Yu's side. The happiest thing about the New Year is probably that the whole family is reunited together.

"Impressive, my nephew-in-law."

"That song you just sang was truly magnificent."

Liu Xiaodong raised his wine glass high, his eyes filled with satisfaction for Chen Yu.

"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle. The inspiration just came by chance."

That's true.

"Loving Each Other" was indeed a serendipitous discovery. Chen Yu began to ponder it deeply when he received Jin Yue's call.

There are very few programs that can be performed on the Spring Festival Gala, and even fewer works that fit the festive mood and have special significance. This song was the first one that flashed through my mind at that time.

However, "Love and Affection" does indeed hold special significance.

In her previous life, after gaining huge exposure from the Spring Festival Gala, she was awarded the status of one of the top ten hit songs and began to frequently appear at major national celebrations and galas.

It truly became known to everyone and sung throughout the north and south!

Now, on top of its existing popularity, Chen Yu's influence has clearly boosted the song's popularity to a new level.

"Xiao Chen—"

Just as Liu Yifei was about to sit down, she heard her mother calling Chen Yu.

Before he could react, his hand was firmly grasped, and under Liu Xiaoli's action, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei's hands were intertwined.

Although the two are usually very close, Liu Yifei felt a little embarrassed in front of her family.

"Auntie is entrusting Sisi to you."

“She has been persistent since she was a child. With you by her side, loving and protecting her, she can go further and further down the path she loves.”

Liu Xiaoli spoke sincerely.

This time, no tears were seen on Liu Xiaoli's face.

On the contrary, she already knew that the man in front of her could bring happiness to her daughter.

That sense of conviction and gratitude led her to have a strong belief in the future of her two children.

Liu Yifei's gaze swept over her mother and boyfriend, and her eyes even reddened slightly at that moment.

The two people in front of her were the two people she cared about most in her life.

One brought her into this world and cared for her wholeheartedly until she grew up.

One person will stay by her side and protect her.

Liu Xiaoli's behavior today is more like a entrustment ceremony, proving that she has fully accepted Chen Yu's existence.

In fact, Liu Yifei could see Chen Yu's true feelings for her.

From then on.

With someone like Chen Yu protecting her, Liu Yifei naturally felt at ease.

"Silly boy."

Why are you crying during the Lunar New Year?

Liu Xiaoli wiped away Liu Yifei's tears, her eyes filled with heartache.

She only has one daughter, so of course she wants to give her the best of everything.

This was the first time Liu Xiaoli had managed to hold back her tears, but unexpectedly, it made her own daughter cry.

Come on! We should be happy during the New Year.

"Don't worry, these two children have been through so much together, their future will definitely be smooth sailing."

Shen Xiaoqin pulled Liu Xiaoli back to her seat; she couldn't bear to see the people around her cry.

Especially Liu Xiaoli.

The two children had been together for as long as they had known each other, and over those long years, they had come to regard Liu Xiaoli as their own sister.

"Come, come, come."

"I'll bring you a drink."

"First, I wish my niece and nephew-in-law a smooth filming process for their new movie, and second, I wish it a box office hit!"

Liu Xiaodong quickly tried to liven up the atmosphere.

He knew, of course, that his sister had worked so hard all these years, sacrificing her entire life for her niece, and now at least someone was there to keep Liu Yifei company.

Chen Peidong was overjoyed.

He watched his son grow up little by little, from being unknown to becoming famous, without any help or support from anyone else, he achieved his current status all by himself.

"Good son."

"Have a drink with Dad."

Chen Peidong clinked his glass against Chen Yu's, his face already flushed from the smell of alcohol.

"You are the pride of our Chen family."

"I feel so proud to have a son like you."

As he spoke, Chen Peidong choked up a little.

"Look at you!"

Shen Xiaoqin was really overwhelmed, having to appease one person after another, she was never giving him a moment's peace.

"Take good care of yourself during the Chinese New Year."

"Xiaoyu and Qianqian finally came back to celebrate the New Year. The most important thing is that the whole family is happy."

Chen Peidong wiped his face.

These past few years have been filled with many emotions, especially seeing my son doing better and better, achieving success in both his career and love life.

Plus.

Their lives were also changed because of their son.

Under Shen Xiaoqin's barrage of gazes, Chen Peidong finally held back.

"Everyone, eat your food!"

"Let's drink until we drop tonight!"

Chen Yu raised his glass again, feeling a sense of relaxation he could only experience when he was with his family.

After a hearty meal, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei stumbled back to their room.

They were both in a good mood and drank a few extra glasses of wine.

Liu Yifei hooked her arm around Chen Yu's neck, and the two stood facing each other at the doorway of the room.

Under the influence of alcohol, Liu Yifei's lips turned bright red.

They hadn't had such a relaxing moment in a long time, and even Chen Yu felt a little dizzy.

"Honey, thank you."

Liu Yifei nestled against Chen Yu's chest, quietly listening to the heartbeat of the person before her.

As far as Chen Yu was concerned, he never needed Liu Yifei to thank him.

Even without him, Liu Yifei could have achieved her current status on her own.

His appearance merely brought everything forward.

Chen Yu stroked Liu Yifei's hair. Perhaps, having reached their current status, they preferred the simple and beautiful life.

"I love you."

***
New Year's Day.

Every household was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, and the crackling of firecrackers.

On such a joyous occasion, the whole family gathers together.

Normally there would be a New Year's greeting ceremony, but since both families were present, there wasn't such a complicated ceremony.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei stayed up very late last night.

When I opened my eyes again, it was already noon.

Liu Yifei was nestled in Chen Yu's arms, clearly enjoying the warmth of her boyfriend's embrace.

Chen Yu planted a kiss on Liu Yifei's hair.

He was somewhat fortunate that God had given him this chance to be reborn, allowing him to experience the double success of career and love that he had never experienced in his previous life.

"Get up!"

"While we're at home now, let's spend some quality time with our families."

Upon hearing Liu Yifei's words, Chen Yu nodded in agreement.

As they went downstairs, children were already gathered around Chen Yu's grandparents and Liu Yifei's maternal grandparents.

Chinese New Year is undoubtedly the most anticipated holiday for these kids.

Not only can they wear new clothes, but they can also receive lucky money.

"Grandpa and Grandma, Grandma and Grandpa on both sides."

"Happy New Year!"

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei exchanged a smile and said their congratulations in unison.

"Good good!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Chen Yu's grandmother took out two prepared red envelopes from her pocket and handed them to Liu Yifei and Chen Yu. "Wishing my grandson and granddaughter-in-law a thriving career."

Their dry palms joined hands, and the whole family beamed with joy.

Having just finished lunch, Shen Xiaoqin led Liu Yifei to sit on the sofa.

Her mysterious expression made Liu Yifei somewhat at a loss.

"Auntie, what's wrong?"

Upon hearing Liu Yifei's question, Shen Xiaoqin took out a jewelry box from the side.

After opening it, Liu Yifei saw a pair of jade bracelets inside.

"This was given to me by Grandma Xiaoyu."

“She gave me these jade bracelets when I was with your uncle.”

Shen Xiaoqin looked at the pair of jade bracelets in her hands.

Beautiful memories from the past seemed to float into my mind, and even the smile on my lips became brighter.

"Shouldn't this also be considered a kind of inheritance?"

Shen Xiaoqin looked up at Liu Yifei, her eyes filled with affection for her future daughter-in-law.

Sometimes I'm really curious about what kind of skill my rascal used to bring this angelic woman home.

Upon hearing Shen Xiaoqin's words, Liu Yifei's gaze turned somewhat shocked!

The meaning is now clear: it is obviously a family heirloom.

in this way.

This made Liu Yifei a little nervous.

Having been together with Chen Yu for so long, their feelings for each other had naturally become extremely deep.

However, the meaning of these jade bracelets is somewhat different.

"Auntie, isn't this a bit too expensive?"

Liu Yifei couldn't help but scratch her head.

She wasn't talking about the value of the jade bracelets, but rather the significance of their existence.

As the two were talking, Liu Xiaoli appeared on the sofa. She had just noticed the interaction between Liu Yifei and Shen Xiaoqin.

After seeing the bracelet in Shen Xiaoqin's hand, he understood.

Shen Xiaoqin had mentioned this matter to her before, and both sets of parents undoubtedly hoped to finalize the matter as soon as possible.

They've been together for so many years, so it would be wonderful if they could finally celebrate this happy occasion.

only.

The two children have always been shrouded in mystery. Every time Liu Xiaoli mentions urging the two to get married as soon as possible, Liu Yifei acts inscrutable.

When asked, the answer was that the two of them still had an agreement to fulfill.

Chen Yu leaned against the stairs, his gaze landing squarely on Liu Yifei's face.

The girl's eyes clearly showed anticipation, but she still seemed somewhat at a loss when faced with the bracelet in her mother's hand.

"Take it."

Chen Yu's voice came from behind, causing Liu Yifei to look up.

By now.

They were just one step away from being together.

Chen Yu believes it won't be too far off, at the latest by February next year.

After Chen Yu spoke, Liu Yifei finally reached out and took the bracelet that Shen Xiaoqin handed over.

A blush instantly spread across her face.

These bracelets held a different meaning for her, undoubtedly signifying the approval of Chen Yu's family.

evening.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei sat on the balcony.

As for Liu Yifei, she kept fiddling with the jewelry box containing the jade bracelet.

"These jade bracelets are so beautiful."

It's crystal clear and has a very bright and clear appearance.

"It's yours now."

These words clearly put Liu Yifei in a great mood, and she nestled in Chen Yu's arms, appearing even happier.

Time flies.

It feels like we just got back yesterday, but in the blink of an eye, it's time for us to part ways again.

Chen Yu naturally understood Liu Yifei's implication.

"Do not worry."

"This time we won't be apart for too long."

Filming for "Mulan" will begin no later than a month from now.

Liu Yifei nodded, then nestled contentedly into Chen Yu's arms.

Parting always comes in a hurry.

Two days later, Liu Yifei and Chen Yu will once again embark on their separate journeys.

"or--"

"I'll go with you to New Zealand this time, and I can take care of you during the training camp."

Liu Xiaoli looked at her daughter with heartache in her eyes.

During her two-day break, whenever she talked to Liu Yifei about the training camp, she couldn't help but worry.

If she could go with Liu Yifei, she would definitely do it without hesitation.

"Don't worry, Mom."

"I can take good care of myself now, so when filming starts, you can visit me on set in New York~"

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly.

Parting is naturally sad, but she didn't want her mother to worry.

"You and your aunt should take good care of yourselves."

"Don't worry about us."

It is often said that a mother worries when her son travels a thousand miles. Of course, it would be a lie to say that they don't worry, but for the sake of their children's careers, they certainly cannot show any reluctance.

"Wait for us to come back."

Shen Xiaoqin took Chen Yu's hand, and her usual strictness and discipline turned into tenderness at this moment.

Tears welled up in the eyes of the two mothers only after the car had gradually driven out of sight.

As for Liu Yifei, she was even more depressed.

He sat sullenly in the passenger seat, not uttering a single word since getting in the car.

"You're already homesick after just leaving?"

Upon hearing Chen Yu's teasing, Liu Yifei couldn't help but shake her head.

"The thought of us having to separate again makes me a little sad."

Especially since the Lunar New Year had just passed, and she was still immersed in her beautiful dream, she had to face reality again and return to that place that was somewhat of a nightmare for her.

There was no Chen Yu, no family.

There is only endless horsemanship and martial arts.

Liu Yifei knew that she had to process these emotions on her own.

She needs a period of withdrawal.

Just then, the car came to a steady stop outside the airport.

Chen Yu took their suitcases out of the trunk. Fortunately, there were no media reporters chasing after them this time. It seems that even the paparazzi are still on holiday for the Spring Festival.

But they were about to embark on a journey.

See you in New York.

After hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei nodded and then kissed her lover on the lips.

The disappointment I felt just moments ago seemed to have vanished completely.

Just as Chen Yu said, their separation this time would not be too far off.

The next step is to focus wholeheartedly on completing your career.

The two turned around and boarded their respective flights to their destinations.

Filming for "Joker" is nearing completion.

With Chen Yu working overtime to review the work, every frame of this piece was able to achieve ultimate perfection.

He believed that this time, the agreement between the two would be fulfilled in the shortest possible time.

The plane slowly entered the clouds.

Their distance grew ever greater, yet their hearts drew ever closer! (End of Chapter)