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The night was as dark as ink, and the stars were like bright gems inlaid on the sky. The two held hands and walked leisurely to the garden of the mansion. The garden was filled with a faint fragrance of flowers, mixed with the festive atmosphere of the New Year, which was refreshing. The housekeeper had already prepared Kongming lanterns in the pavilion in the garden as instructed. These Kongming lanterns were exquisitely shaped, made of thin and tough paper, and swayed gently in the breeze.

Chen Jia walked to the Kongming lanterns with light steps, picked up one gently, and her eyes were shining with expectation and longing. She turned to look at Chen Jue, her eyes full of tenderness, and said, "My husband, I heard that flying Kongming lanterns on New Year's Eve can convey the good wishes in our hearts to the heavens, and bless us with a smooth and happy new year and a safe and happy family."

Chen Jue smiled and nodded, his eyes full of love and doting, and said gently: "My wife, let's write down our wishes together, and let this Kongming lantern carry our expectations across the vast night sky and reach the horizon."

Seeing this, the servants at the side hurriedly handed over the pen and ink. Chen Jia lowered her head slightly, thought for a moment, and wrote on the Kongming lantern with a focused and pious expression: "May my family be healthy and successful in everything." Every stroke of the pen was filled with her deep blessings for her family. Chen Jue looked at Chen Jia's focused look, and love surged in his heart. He also picked up the pen and wrote: "I wish to be with my wife year after year, and enjoy the beauty of the world together." His handwriting was strong and powerful, but not without tenderness, expressing his unswerving love for Chen Jia.

After finishing writing, Chen Jue carefully lifted up the Kongming lantern and leaned over slightly to allow Chen Jia to light the wick more easily. Chen Jia held the fire starter and gently approached the wick. With a "puff", the wick was lit, and the orange flame slowly jumped and began to heat the air in the Kongming lantern. As the heat gradually filled up, the Kongming lantern trembled slightly, as if it couldn't wait to carry their wishes and set sail.

Chen Jia and Chen Jue held the Kongming lanterns gently in their hands, their eyes full of expectation. Slowly, the Kongming lanterns rose slowly, carrying their beautiful wishes, and drifted slowly to the high sky. Chen Jia looked up at the Kongming lanterns that were getting farther and farther away, with a hint of expectation in her eyes, and whispered: "Husband, do you think that God will hear our wishes?"

Chen Jue gently put his arm around Chen Jia's shoulders, held her in his arms tenderly, and said, "My dear, if you are sincere, your wish will come true. Our wish is so sincere and beautiful, God will surely bless us. This Kongming lantern will carry our wishes to the vast sky and convey our wishes."

The two of them stared at the Kongming lantern quietly until it disappeared into the night, then they slowly turned around, left the garden and walked towards the bustling street.

Soon, the two came to a bustling street market. The street stalls were full of all kinds of goods, and the sounds of hawking and laughter were heard one after another. A street vendor selling candied haws was shouting at the top of his voice: "Candied haws, sweet and sour candied haws!" The red candied haws were neatly arranged on the straw target. Under the light, the hawthorns wrapped in sugar were shining with an attractive luster, like rubies.

When Chen Jia saw this, her eyes lit up instantly, and she said like an innocent child, "Husband, I want to eat candied haws." Her eyes were full of anticipation, as if candied haws were the most delicious delicacy in the world.

Chen Jue looked at Chen Jia's cute appearance, smiled dotingly, and then walked to the vendor and said, "Boss, give me two strings of candied haws."

The vendor responded enthusiastically, "Okay, please wait a moment, sir." He quickly took two strings of candied haws from the straw target, handed them over, and said with a smile, "Sir, please try them. My candied haws are made from fresh hawthorns that I just picked today. The sugar coating is crispy and the hawthorns are sour and sweet. It's a perfect combination. I guarantee you'll want more after you eat them."

Chen Jia couldn't wait to take the candied haws and took a light bite. The sweet and sour taste instantly spread in her mouth. Her eyes narrowed into crescents and she said with satisfaction, "Well, it's delicious. Husband, you should try it too." As she said that, she handed the candied haws to Chen Jue's mouth.

Chen Jue lowered his head slightly and took a bite. The taste was sweet and sour. It was indeed delicious. He looked at Chen Jia's happy face and said with a smile: "It is indeed delicious, but seeing my wife eating so happily, this candied haws seems to be a little sweeter."

The two ate candied haws while strolling along the street, enjoying this warm and sweet time. The sweet and sour taste of candied haws is like their love, with a hint of just the right amount of sourness in the sweetness, leaving an endless aftertaste.

After walking along the street for a while, they came to the square in the city. The square was already crowded with people, and it was very lively. People laughed and talked, gathered together, and looked forward to the fireworks show that was about to begin. Chen Jia excitedly pulled Chen Jue's hand, with excitement in her eyes, and said, "Husband, come on, let's find a good seat. I haven't watched a fireworks show for a long time. I really want to see the gorgeous fireworks soon."

Chen Jue held Chen Jia's hand tightly and responded, "Okay, my lady, be careful and don't worry. We will definitely find a great location."

They carefully shuttled through the crowd and finally found a place with a wide view to stand. At this time, the atmosphere in the square became more and more heated, and people's expectations reached a peak. After a while, with a loud whistle piercing the night sky, the first bunch of fireworks rushed into the night sky like an arrow from a string, and instantly bloomed into an extremely gorgeous flower. The fireworks were like golden chrysanthemums, with petals spreading layer by layer, shining brightly, illuminating the entire night sky. Immediately afterwards, red, yellow, and purple fireworks took off one after another. They competed with each other in the night sky, decorating the entire night sky with colorful colors, as if a gorgeous painting was slowly unfolding on the sky.

Chen Jia opened her mouth in surprise, her eyes full of amazement and intoxication. She tightly grasped Chen Jue's arm and said, "Husband, look at these fireworks, they are so beautiful! Don't they look like fairies scattering flowers, spreading the brilliance of the sky to the world?"

Chen Jue held Chen Jia's hand tightly, looked at her affectionately, and said, "No matter how beautiful the fireworks are, in my eyes, they are not as bright as the light in your eyes. Your eyes are more dazzling and moving than these fireworks."

Fireworks bloomed one after another, like a grand visual feast. From time to time, there were bursts of exclamations and cheers from the crowd, and everyone was immersed in the beautiful fireworks. Chen Jia was fascinated by it, her eyes full of surprise and intoxication, as if the whole world was left with only her and the gorgeous fireworks.

After the fireworks show, someone in the crowd shouted excitedly: "Go over there and watch the fireworks show! It's so exciting! It would be a pity if you missed it!"

Chen Jia looked at Chen Jue curiously, her eyes full of confusion, and asked, "Husband, what is a sparkler show? I've never seen one. It sounds like it's very interesting."

Chen Jue smiled and explained, "Madam, this sparkler performance is a traditional folk art that has been passed down for many years. The artists put pig iron in a furnace and melt it at high temperature. Then they use special tools to hit the molten iron into the sky. The molten iron instantly spreads in the sky and blooms into gorgeous sparks, like a tree of fire and silver flowers. It is very spectacular and very enjoyable to watch."

Chen Jia said excitedly, "It sounds interesting, husband, let's go and have a look. I really want to see this wonderful performance with my own eyes."

The two followed the crowd and walked quickly along the street towards the performance venue. Along the way, the crowd was bustling, but Chen Jia and Chen Jue held hands and leaned on each other tightly, as if the surrounding noise had nothing to do with them.

Soon, they arrived at the performance venue. In the center of the venue, there was a huge furnace, the molten iron inside was burning red, like a sea of ​​​​fire, emitting rolling heat waves. Several artists stood aside with special tools in their hands, ready with focused expressions. Their faces were filled with confidence and pride, as if they were about to stage a shocking magic feast.

At the beginning of the performance, an artist scooped up a spoonful of molten iron with a long spoon, raised it high, and threw it into the sky. At the moment when the molten iron rose to the highest point, another artist quickly swung the wooden board in his hand and hit the molten iron accurately. In an instant, the molten iron instantly spread out and bloomed into countless gorgeous sparks, like meteors across the night sky, and like blooming flowers, gorgeous and dazzling. These sparks have different shapes, some are like blooming peonies, elegant and noble; some are like splashing waterfalls, majestic and magnificent.

Chen Jia opened her mouth in surprise and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow, husband, this is amazing! These sparks are like blooming flowers, blooming freely in the night sky, it is so beautiful. I have never seen such a wonderful sight."

Chen Jue looked at Chen Jia's surprised expression, his heart filled with joy. He gently put his arm around Chen Jia's shoulders and said, "I'm glad you like it. This sparkler performance is rare and requires the artist to have superb skills and great courage. It's a great honor to be able to watch it with you today."

The sparking show lasted for a long time, and every time the molten iron burst out, it attracted the audience's exclamations. Chen Jia snuggled up to Chen Jue, and her eyes were reluctant to leave the gorgeous sparks. Her heart was filled with shock and emotion. At this moment, she felt the charm of folk art and the happiness of being with Chen Jue.

After the performance, the crowd gradually dispersed. Chen Jia and Chen Jue walked hand in hand on their way home. The moonlight shone on them, casting long shadows, as if covering their figures with a layer of silver gauze.

Chen Jia said with emotion: "My husband, I am so happy to fly Kongming lanterns, eat candied haws, watch fireworks and sparklers with you today. Every moment is so beautiful. I will treasure these beautiful memories in my heart forever and they will become the most precious treasure in my life."

Chen Jue gently squeezed Chen Jia's hand, his eyes full of affection, and said: "My wife, as long as you like, we will spend every New Year together in the future to experience more beautiful things and create more beautiful memories that belong only to us."

Chen Jia looked up at Chen Jue, tears of happiness sparkling in her eyes. Those tears were like crystal pearls under the moonlight. She said softly, "Okay, husband, having you by my side is the happiest thing for me. No matter whether the days ahead are dull or exciting, as long as I am with you, I will be satisfied."