Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

Yu Zhe was shocked and quickly covered Xiao Lizhi's mouth before things escalated.

"Mmm...?" (Brother Yuzhe, why won't you let me say it?)

"Can I let you speak?"

So what? I made you feel all comfortable this morning, huh? This is showing off!

But thankfully... they won't explode at this moment.

Because what Little Lychee just said, that's what they all thought when they made their wishes!

Since making a wish isn't easy, I might as well wish for more.

Little Lychee, we're not as honest as you, saying whatever you think!

Just then.

The countdown, starting in English, began over the loudspeakers throughout the park, marking the final thirty seconds.

Yang Qiuyun heard this countdown every year, so she knew it very well: "Oh, there are 30 seconds left before the fireworks are over."

"Let's take another look," Yu Zhe reminded him, turning his head back to the sky.

Oh dear... it's a bit of a stretch. Even standing on the rocks, I'm still at the very back of the crowd.

A few meters away, a crowd of people had gathered, and Yu Zhe had to slightly lift his toes to see the lower edge of the fireworks.

As if urging everyone to imprint this beautiful scenery in their minds, the people gathered on the riverbank tacitly began to count down together with the loudspeaker. They cheered together as the countdown was about to end, wishing for another bright future in the coming year.

This is an old tradition in the city.

Zixiao hadn't been able to let go of Yuzhe's hand since the beginning. When she made a wish, she would secretly hold Yuzhe's right hand. Now, in the joyful atmosphere of everyone counting down together, she was also in a great mood.

"Brother, brother! Look! There are cat-shaped fireworks!"

"Wow, it really is... This is the fireworks management team's last big move. I've never seen anything like this before."

"Ha! So cute!"

The best is saved for last, and it seems the organizers of the fireworks display understood this well, as the last fireworks display featured the most diverse displays.

Yu Zhe suddenly felt his sleeve being tugged twice.

There's also a voice that's incredibly soft and cute, yet carries a hint of anxiety as it calls out.

"Yu Zhe... Waaah! Yu Zhe!!"

"Xiao Meng? You...uh..."

Yu Zhe was so engrossed in watching the fireworks that he suddenly realized he might have forgotten something crucial.

Even I have to stand on tiptoe to see it, so Xiaomeng... surely she definitely won't be able to see the fireworks.

Yu Che is the same.

Uh... but judging from Yu Che's head-shaking and swaying, maybe she's not that interested in fireworks?

She didn't want to watch, but Xiaomeng really wanted to! Zixiao's description had piqued her interest!

When Yu Zhe immediately looked down at Xiao Meng, Xiao Meng's eyes looked aggrieved.

"Waaah! I can't see anything! I can't see anything even when I stand on tiptoe... Is it almost over? Yu Zhe, can you take a couple of pictures?!"

The countdown has reached fifteen.

It can take photos.

But if we've come all this way and can only look at photos, that would be too pitiful.

Yu Zhe focused his energy, stretched his arms and legs, squatted down, and spoke as quickly as possible.

"Come on, climb on my back, I'll take you up to see."

"Huh?! How could that be... that's for children..."

Xiaomeng just saw many children riding on their parents' backs and happily watching the fireworks in the distance.

Should I be like them...? I feel so ashamed!

Yu Zhe chose a sentence to make her give in: "But if you don't look... then it's gone, okay?"

"Hmm...! Okay!"

It's pointless to suffer for the sake of saving face!

Besides, Yu Zhe is willing to carry me on his back, so what would it mean if I refused?

Without hesitation, Xiaomeng pressed down on the hem of her skirt and sat down on Yuzhe's graceful neck.

Yu Zhe immediately felt the considerable gravity, but thankfully... Xiao Meng is really light, there's no problem.

He steadied his legs, grabbed Xiaomeng's ankles with both hands, and stood up in one go!

Thus, as the countdown reached ten, Xiaomeng saw the sky full of fireworks again.

But how could her gaze linger on the fireworks?

"Yu Zhe... are you alright?"

"No, it's okay! With your weight, I can carry two of you!"

"Ha...you're bragging."

You're clearly a little unsteady on your feet right now...

Xiao Meng snuggled up to Yu Zhe, pressing her whole body against him.

Yu Zhe could perfectly feel Xiao Meng's petite body curves through her thin clothes, and he was instantly too scared to move!

"Thank you..." Xiaomeng whispered in Yuzhe's ear.

Another cat-shaped firework exploded.

The little cutie is a reward for Yu Zhe.

As if trying her best, she gently meowed in his ear.

Only Yu Zhe could hear it.

"Oh... thank you for the treat?"

So cute!

Is this the sound a cute little kitten makes when it meows?

You need to call out more often from now on!

Yu Zhe was about to check on Yu Che when he turned around and saw Yu Che desperately climbing onto Zi Xiao's back. Zi Xiao resisted with all her might, but she couldn't win against Yu Che.

"You son of a bitch! Don't move! Let me climb up and see what's wrong!"

"Ugh, do I look like I can carry you? You're so heavy!"

"Who are you calling heavier?! I weigh less than 80 pounds!"

"I only weigh 90 pounds!"

Oh dear, Yu Che still managed to climb up.

He then gave Yu Zhe a victory sign.

Yu Zhe smiled helplessly and gestured for Zi Xiao to hold on for a few more seconds.

Hehe... Yu Che didn't want to watch the fireworks at first. He wasn't tall enough, so he couldn't see them. It would be embarrassing to say it out loud.

But when Yu Che saw Xiao Meng being carried on her brother's back, he was filled with regret and forgot that he had this trick up his sleeve!

Yu Che felt sorry for Yu Zhe and couldn't possibly ask him to put Xiao Meng down or carry her on his back at the same time.

So, this is the time to bully Su Zixiao!

Zixiao, you're so engrossed in watching the fireworks, can't you see my predicament?

If I can't see it, then I'll climb it myself.

3. You big dummy!

Bang!

The fireworks display culminated in a circular display of fireworks that formed a straight line around the city, all at the same horizontal level in the sky.

It is simple and unadorned, yet magnificent.

The aperture circled above the city for a few seconds, then, like stars twinkling and dimming, it transformed into countless sparks that scattered without leaving a trace.

After a brief silence, the entire park, or rather the entire city, erupted in thunderous cheers and applause.

This means that Klömer's annual extravaganza has come to an end.

I wouldn't say I felt like I hadn't had enough.

I can only say I'm quite satisfied.

Goodness, what more could you ask for? A fireworks display that lasts almost non-stop for half an hour within the city's ring road—how much do you think that costs?!

What's burning isn't fireworks, it's the city's small sums of money!

If it had continued for another half hour, the city would probably have had to shut off the power.

"Ah...it's over."

"Yes, it's over."

Yun'er made this remark, and Qi Xinye responded in kind.

With a casual glance, Yu Zhe could see the fleeting sadness in Yun'er's eyes.

Oh dear... my Yun'er really dislikes the word "end".

Yu Zhe was really too tired to carry Xiao Meng on his back. Even if the little girl wanted to stay on his back, Yu Zhe had no choice but to put her back on the ground.

On the other side, Zixiao couldn't hold on any longer. When she put Yuche down, she wasn't so gentle. With a thud, Yuche almost fell on her butt. Luckily, Yuche was quite agile and got up gracefully with one hand on the ground.

Yu Zhe stretched his wrists and ankles, then faced everyone... especially Yun'er, to solicit their opinions.

"The fireworks are over, but our trip isn't over yet. Does that mean we've completed another stop? Where should we go tomorrow... Yun'er, tonight could you do a little something and find a place we want to visit on the phone map? Let's go together tomorrow, okay?"

Just as Yu Zhe had guessed, Yun'er was indeed much happier upon hearing this.