This New Year was the most boring one for Gu Xiaoqing, as the house was eerily quiet because Gu Xiaoying wasn't home for the New Year for the first time.
There was also Mrs. Gu's constant nagging and criticism.
Mrs. Gu still clung to her eternal frugality and love for money, constantly nagging in Gu Ruhai's ear about how hard her life was and how money wasn't enough.
Gu Ruhai mostly turned a deaf ear, and Li Xuemei acted as if she didn't hear any of it, letting her say what she wanted while they went on with what they needed to do.
After all, it was just a New Year. Once it was over, Mrs. Gu would be sent back to the Gu Family Village, where her precious treasures awaited her.
Gu Xiaoqing had nowhere to hide, as there was nowhere to go during the New Year.
Aside from locking herself in her room, it seemed there was nothing else to look forward to.
Gu Xiaoqing couldn't help but start looking forward to school reopening.
