Fighting Against the Odds: I Am the Right Path

Then there was silence outside the yard. After a few seconds, Nalan Yanran heard Xiao Ning's footsteps gradually leaving, and she didn't even see him.

However, this situation made Nalan Yanran feel as if her heart was being scratched by a kitten. She was extremely itchy and became extremely curious about Xiao Ning's program which was rejected by Xiao Yu before it was even revealed.

What is he going to perform???

Chapter 45 New Year's Party

After a long period of screening, the program for the New Year's Eve party was finally determined. Amid the heated discussions among the Xiao family members, Xiao Yan sat in a chair, sweating profusely and gasping for breath.

"Thank you for your hard work~"

Xiao Yu smiled and handed Xiao Yan a towel. Xiao Yan took it and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Looking at the Xiao family members who were cheering enthusiastically, a helpless smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

“Every year, everyone’s enthusiasm is much greater than I imagined.”

Xiao Yan originally thought that this kind of activity was inconsistent with the overall tone of the Dou Qi Continent, and that people would not take it so seriously after the novelty wore off.

However, he did not expect that everyone's enthusiasm for this party would increase instead of decrease over the past few years, which surprised even Xiao Yan, the initiator.

"After all, today is the only day in a year when everyone can completely relax~"

Xiao Yu looked at the Xiao family members who were gathered over there having a heated discussion, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

This day was brought by Xiao Yan.

If Xiao Yan had not suggested celebrating the New Year, their Xiao family would have spent the new year just like any other day.

No. Not just the Chinese New Year.

Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Yan sideways, her eyes narrowed slightly, and there was deep tenderness in her gaze.

Xiao Yan has brought so many changes to the Xiao family, and everyone in the Xiao family feels lucky for this.

Especially those of the Xiao family who were of the same generation as Xiao Yan, felt even more fortunate.

It was Xiao Yan who made everyone understand that what is needed and what should be pursued in this world should not be just strength.

It was also Xiao Yan who used his actions to let everyone know how warm the word family is.

Xiao Yan is well-deserved to be regarded as the leader of the Xiao family's disciples.

At this time, Xiao Yan looked at the two people lying on the ground with gloomy faces. They were Xiao Mei and Xiao Ning.

“My writings.”

“My shining moment.”

Listening to the two people's whispers, Xiao Yan's eyes were full of helplessness. He scratched his face lightly and looked at Xiao Yu and asked.

"Are they still the same this year?"

"Ah," Xiao Yu covered his head with a headache and replied in a low voice, "I don't know if they will feel embarrassed after the show, but I can't stand it anyway."

If this were to happen on stage and be seen by other members of the Xiao family, they would probably all doubt what this generation of the Xiao family's younger generation usually does.

"Brother Xiao Yan, is it about time?"

Xiao Xun'er reminded him from the side. Xiao Yan looked up at the starry sky, then slapped his thigh, stood up with a towel in his hand, and greeted loudly.

"Everyone! Start getting ready! The party is about to start!"

"Oh!!!"

The Xiao family members responded in unison. Xiao Yan smiled and then looked at Xiao Xun'er.

"Xun'er, go inform the elders, and we'll set up the scene."

"Hmm~"

Xiao Xun'er nodded and left the Xiao family compound with light steps. Xiao Yan clapped his hands at Xiao Mei and Xiao Ning who were still depressed.

"Alright, alright~ Don't be depressed, there will still be a chance next year~ Hurry up and make the final preparations!"

"I say this every year, but I still get shot down by my sister every year."

Xiao Ning muttered to himself, while Xiao Yu glared at him fiercely.

"As long as you can come up with a program that is within the scope of human nature, I, your sister, will turn a blind eye."

"woo"

Hearing his elder sister say this, Xiao Ning felt even more depressed, while Nalan Yanran beside him frowned even more tightly.

She was really curious about what Xiao Ning wanted to perform.

At Xiao Yan's invitation, Xiao Yu, Xiao Mei and a few other people who were not performing began to prepare snacks and drinks on each table, of course, as well as the indispensable side dishes and fine wine. Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin also took the initiative to help.

When everything was almost in place, the elders of the Xiao family, led by Xiao Xun'er, came to the Xiao family compound one by one. Xiao Yu, Xiao Mei and Xiao Ning arranged for everyone to sit down, while Xiao Yan went to make the final confirmation with the Xiao family members who were performing.

After everything was arranged and the elders had all arrived, Xiao Yan walked onto the stage, coughed twice, revealed a sunny smile, and spoke loudly.

"Welcome all the elders of the Xiao family to attend the New Year's Eve party hosted by our younger generations of the Xiao family."

"I, Xiao Yan, the host of this New Year's Eve party, hereby announce this."

"The annual New Year's Eve party has officially begun!"

Pa pa pa pa pa~~~

The Xiao family members in the audience applauded. Among these people were both Xiao family members in Wutan City and those who ran the Xiao family business in other places all year round.

However, no matter who you are, today, at this moment, everyone is equally happy!

"Now, please watch the first program of this evening party, a language program co-starred by Xiao Ke and Xiao Xing."

In the following time, the programs carefully prepared by the children of the Xiao family took place on stage one by one and took turns under Xiao Yan's introduction.

As for the performances of these younger generations, the Xiao family members in the audience either laughed heartily or were moved and pleased. Even if there were mistakes in some of the performances, everyone still cheered.

Yao Chen in the ring was watching the performance of the younger generations of the Xiao family on the stage and found it particularly interesting. Seeing the heartfelt smiles of the elders of the Xiao family below the stage, Yao Chen's heart couldn't help but feel some ripples.

She thought that after she fell asleep, her heart had been completely closed and she would never experience any more sorrow or joy in her life.

But now she found that she seemed to be wrong.

When I see things that really touch my heart, I still can't contain my inner emotions.

Yao Chen looked at Xiao Yan's pupils that radiated dazzling light even in the night. The door in his heart that had been closed for a long time seemed to be slowly being knocked open.

However, Xiao Yan had no idea what Yao Chen in the ring was thinking. After announcing the last program, he stepped down from the stage and looked at Xiao Ning.

"Cousin Xiao Ning, prepare to light the fire after this show is over."

"Oh! Been waiting for so long!!!"

Xiao Ning waved his fists excitedly, the depression of not being able to perform on stage had long been thrown out of his mind.

When Nalan Yanran heard this, she looked at Xiao Xun'er with some confusion and asked.

"Are there any other activities after the party?"

"There is one last activity." Xiao Xun'er answered softly, and smiled at Nalan Yanran, which was rare. "Look forward to it~ This activity is exclusive to the Xiao family, and you can't just watch it casually~"

"Ok?"

Nalan Yanran raised her eyebrows and looked at the Xiao family members performing on the stage.

These programs are indeed very interesting, and I do enjoy watching them, but they are not to the point of being [exclusive].

In response to Nalan Yanran's doubts, Xiao Xun'er just smiled mysteriously and did not explain.

Some things cannot be described by words alone.

Only when you actually see it, do you realize how precious it is.

Chapter 46 Fireworks of Hope

After the last performance, there was thunderous applause from the audience again.

Along with the applause, Xiao Yan came to the stage again, looked at the Xiao family members below the stage, and bowed very gracefully.

"Thank you all for watching. Today's party has come to an end. Next is the last event of our Xiao family's New Year celebration!"

As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, the applause from the audience rang out again, and it was several times more intense than before!

This scene made Nalan Yanran's heart tremble, and her curiosity about the last activity reached its peak.

Qinglin, who was gently held in Xiao Yu's arms, was no exception, her little eyes full of curiosity.

Xiao Yan on the stage glanced sideways at the backstage. Xiao Ning bared his teeth and gave him a thumbs up, then disappeared.

Xiao Yan looked at the Xiao family members below the stage again, stretched out a hand, slowly raised it, and spoke loudly to everyone happily.

"So everyone! Please count down with me!!!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

The Xiao family members all cheered excitedly, and the Xiao family elders in the audience also had anticipation in their eyes.

Nalan Yanran and Qinglin couldn't help but hold their breath, waiting with great anticipation for what would happen next, including Yao Chen in the ring.

"three!"

"three!!!"

As Xiao Yan on the stage shouted out a number, everyone in the audience also shouted in unison.

"two!"

"two!!!"

The smiles on the faces of everyone in the Xiao family were beyond words. Everyone was already extremely excited as Xiao Yan called out the last number.

"one!!!!!"

Whoosh! ! !

Behind Xiao Yan, a stream of light suddenly shot out from behind the stage vertically into the sky!

When it reached the apex in the night sky, all the members of the Xiao family had happy smiles on their faces, and they cheered together as the stream of light bloomed.

Bang! ! ! ! !

"Happy New Year!"

The dazzling fireworks instantly lit up the night sky of Wutan City and reflected on everyone's face.

It's not over yet!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!!

Several more streaks of light rose into the night sky and exploded. The flames that looked like hope were deeply engraved in everyone's hearts.

Nalan Yanran stared at the brilliant colors in the night sky, with light flickering in her eyes, as if she wanted to remember this scene deeply in her mind.

What a beautiful moment

Although Nalan Yanran has always longed for Xiao Yan and has been pursuing him hard.

But for some reason, Nalan Yanran always had a feeling that she could not understand Xiao Yan's intuition.

It seems that I will never be able to understand him in some ways.

However, at this moment, Nalan Yanran suddenly understood something while her heart was trembling.

This is the path that Xiao Yan has been pursuing.

Nalan Yanran turned her head and looked at Xiao Yan's bright pupils, her heart pounding.

Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan!

As Nalan Yanran continued to silently recite Xiao Yan's name in her heart, she became more and more determined.

I will catch up with you, I will definitely catch up with you!

In the future, I will definitely become the woman who can proudly accompany you!

I, Nalan Yanran, will definitely announce to everyone that I am worthy of standing beside you!!!

Nalan Yanran made such a vow in her heart, and Qinglin in Xiao Yu's arms was also moved as she looked at the fireworks in the sky.

After his parents passed away, Qinglin felt that the whole world had turned gray, without a trace of color.

No matter how much Xiao Jing and Xiao Li took care of him, Qing Lin always felt an indescribable sense of strangeness in his heart.