I was chased by my sickly junior brother who had two lives

In the cold winter, the streets and alleys of Beijing are covered with white snow, like a picture scroll wrapped in silver. The streets and alleys are decorated with lights and red lanterns swaying in the wind, filled with a strong sense of the New Year.

Chen Jia and Chen Jue were ready to go out early in the morning to buy New Year's goods. Chen Jia was wearing a purple brocade cape with snow-white fox fur on the collar and cuffs, which was both warm and elegant. Her face was flushed with excitement, and her eyes were shining with anticipation for the New Year. Chen Jue was wearing a black suit with a black cape on the outside, with an upright posture and heroic spirit.

"Xiao Jue, we have to buy more delicious food this year, as well as new Spring Festival couplets and window decorations." Chen Jia said excitedly as she walked. Her footsteps were light, leaving a trail of shallow footprints on the snow.

"Okay, sister. I'll listen to you. Let's go buy some cakes first, and then go look at the Spring Festival couplets." Chen Jue responded with a smile. Looking at his sister's happy face, he also felt happy.

The streets are bustling with people. The vendors are shouting, "Selling big and sweet candied haws!" "Freshly baked cakes, come and buy them!" The aroma of various delicacies fills the air, mixed with the fresh breath of snowflakes, which is unique.

As they were walking, they suddenly heard a familiar voice, "Miss Chen, Mr. Chen, what a coincidence!" They turned around and saw that it was Wei Lang. Wei Lang was wearing a moon-white robe, a blue cloak, and a white fox fur hat. He looked very elegant. His face was filled with a bright smile, and his eyes were full of surprise.

"Mr. Wei, Happy New Year!" Chen Jia responded with a smile. Her smile was sincere and natural, without the aloofness of the past.

"Brother Wei, long time no see." Chen Jue also bowed.

Wei Lang walked up to them and said, "Are you out here to buy New Year's goods? Me too. During the New Year, we have to have a lively time. We should buy some good things and bring them back home so that the whole family can be happy."

"Yes, Master Wei, the Chinese New Year is the most festive time." Chen Jia nodded.

"By the way, Master Wei, have you found any special New Year's goods?" Chen Jue asked.

Wei Lang smiled and said, "I just bought some plum blossom wine. The wine has a mellow taste and the fragrance of plum blossoms. It is perfect to taste it with my family during the Chinese New Year."

"Plum blossom wine? It sounds great." A hint of interest flashed in Chen Jia's eyes.

"If Miss Chen likes it, I can tell you where to buy it." Wei Lang said enthusiastically.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Wei." Chen Jia said gratefully.

After chatting with Wei Lang for a while, he said goodbye and left. Chen Jue looked at Wei Lang's receding back and said to Chen Jia with some confusion: "Sister, Wei Lang is acting strange today. He used to chase you closely, but why is he so carefree now?"

Chen Jia smiled, with a hint of relief in her eyes, "Xiao Jue, I think he has come to terms with it. Some feelings, if let go, are good for everyone. Now, we can still get along like friends, which is also good."

Chen Jue nodded thoughtfully, "Sister, you are right. As long as he stops pestering you, I will be relieved."

The two continued walking and came to a busy market, which was filled with all kinds of New Year goods, dazzling and overwhelming.

"Miss Chen!" A crisp voice came, and they turned around and saw Sima Fei'er walking towards them. Sima Fei'er was wearing a pink dress, a white cape, and two cute buns on her head, like a porcelain doll. She had a bright smile on her face and her eyes were full of gratitude.

"Miss Sima, are you here to buy New Year's goods as well?" Chen Jia asked with a smile.

"Yes, Miss Chen. I am so happy to meet you here. I have been looking for an opportunity to thank you." Sima Feier walked up to Chen Jia and held her hand.

"Thank me? Miss Sima, why?" Chen Jia was a little confused.

"Miss Chen, don't you remember? If you hadn't let me go, I might have..." Sima Fei'er's eyes were full of tears. "You are my savior. I have always remembered it in my heart."

Chen Jia then recalled what happened in the past. She smiled and said, "Miss Sima, those are all things of the past. I think you are not a bad person by nature, but you were deceived at that time. As long as you are fine in the future, I will be relieved."

"Ms. Chen, you are such a good person. I will definitely be a kind person in the future and will never let you down again." Sima Fei'er said firmly.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's take a look at the New Year's goods together." Chen Jia said, holding Sima Fei'er's hand.

"Okay! I know there's a place where the Spring Festival couplets are written particularly well. Let's go take a look." Sima Fei'er suggested excitedly.

So, the three of them walked towards the place where the Spring Festival couplets were sold. Along the way, Sima Feier chattered about various interesting topics, making Chen Jia and Chen Jue laugh.

"Look, what do you think of this couplet? 'May the lucky star shine upon the whole family, and may the spring sunshine fill the whole house', what a wonderful meaning!" Sima Feier picked up a couplet and showed it to Chen Jia and Chen Jue.

"Well, this couplet is very good. The calligraphy is also beautifully written." Chen Jia nodded in praise.

"Yes, let's buy this one." Chen Jue also agreed.

After buying the Spring Festival couplets, they went to choose window paper-cuts. The various patterns of window paper-cuts were eye-opening, including auspicious dragons and phoenixes, flowers blooming for wealth, and abundant harvests year after year.

"I like this window paper-cut with blooming flowers. It will be very beautiful when pasted on the window." Chen Jia said as she picked up a window paper-cut.

"Miss Chen, you have good taste. The color of this window paper-cut is very bright, and the flowers are embroidered very delicately." Sima Fei'er echoed.

As they were choosing window paper-cuts, Chen Jia suddenly felt that the atmosphere around them was a little strange. She looked up and saw Yang Xiu standing not far away. Yang Xiu's face was a little haggard, and his eyes were filled with deep disappointment. He was wearing a black robe, which looked out of place in this bustling market. When he saw Chen Jia and Chen Jue, his body stiffened slightly, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, with pain, attachment, and a hint of determination.

Chen Jia's heart suddenly tightened. She didn't expect to meet Yang Xiu here. Her mood became a little complicated, and those memories of the past came to her mind. But she quickly calmed down. She knew that the past was over and they could never go back.

Yang Xiu hesitated for a moment, but finally turned around and left silently. His back looked so lonely and desolate, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him.

Chen Jue also saw Yang Xiu leaving. He frowned and said, "Sister, he..."

Chen Jia sighed softly, "Xiao Jue, don't worry about him. This is his own choice. Let's continue to choose New Year's goods."

Chen Jue nodded. He knew that his sister didn't want to mention Yang Xiu anymore, so he didn't say anything more.

Sima Fei'er seemed to notice the change in the atmosphere. She looked at Chen Jia and Chen Jue with some doubts, but did not ask any more questions. "Let's go take a look at the lanterns over there. Some of them are very beautifully made."

So the three of them walked towards the place where lanterns were sold. The stalls were full of colorful lanterns, some round, some square, some octagonal, with all kinds of exquisite patterns painted on them.

"This red round lantern has a picture of a carp leaping over the dragon gate on it. It's really beautiful." Chen Jue said, pointing at a lantern.

"Yes, this is a good implication. It symbolizes continuous advancement." Sima Fei'er said with a smile.

Chen Jia looked at these beautiful lanterns and her mood gradually improved. "Let's buy a few and hang them in the yard. It will definitely be festive."

After choosing a few lanterns, they went to buy some New Year's goods such as cakes, candies, and dried fruits. Everyone's hands were full of things, and their faces were filled with satisfied smiles.

"I'm so happy today. I bought so many New Year's goods and I feel the New Year atmosphere is even stronger." Sima Fei'er said with a smile.

"Yes, the New Year should be lively and festive like this." Chen Jia nodded.

"It's getting late, we should go back." Chen Jue said after looking at the sky.

"Well, let's talk again another day. Happy New Year!" Sima Fei'er said goodbye.

"Happy New Year!" Chen Jia and Chen Jue also responded.

Chen Jia and Chen Jue returned to the Duke's Mansion with a lot of New Year's goods. Along the way, they were still discussing the people and things they met today.

"Sister, today was really fun. Meeting so many people made me feel that this year has been more meaningful." Chen Jue said with a smile.

"Yes, Xiaojue. The purpose of Chinese New Year is to get together with family and friends and be happy. I hope that in the new year, we can all be safe and sound and everything goes smoothly." Chen Jia's eyes were shining with happiness.

After returning to the Duke's Mansion, they sorted out the New Year's goods and began to decorate the courtyard. The red spring couplets, beautiful window decorations, and colorful lanterns filled the Duke's Mansion with a strong New Year atmosphere.