Zhenwei Garden and Daoxiang Garden closed temporarily, and the craftsmen at the new home site were given time off for the New Year. As Chinese New Year's Eve approached, there were hardly any farmers left working in the fields of Fire Knife Village.
Apart from the rainy season, this was the most rightful time of the year to rest to one's heart's content. There was no need to worry about making money, and the delectable food usually too precious to buy could now be enjoyed without restraint. The rich Chinese New Year's Eve dinner embodied hopes for a bountiful harvest in the coming year, and every household was immersed in a joyful and festive atmosphere.
