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The man held a torch to his face and blew, causing a large burst of firelight to burst forth. The scene erupted once again, and no one knew what he was shouting.
After a short rest, the lion dance emerged once more, and everyone was in extremely high spirits. Liu Chen, who had other matters on his mind, made an excuse that he was indeed feeling a bit tired today and needed to return home early to rest.
Their resting place was at Hua's old house, as the countryside village was quite large and perfect for hosting guests. Old Hua felt a connection with everyone, so he strongly invited Liu Chen and the others to stay at his place.
Xiang'er was a bit reluctant, as the bonfire party still had some time before it ended, and leaving now would spoil the fun. But Liu Chen claimed to be tired, and Xiang'er thought about it and realized she was indeed feeling a bit weary today. So, she happily took Liu Chen's arm, preparing to go home, while Liu Chen felt a wave of helplessness.
