Slowly, everyone arrived at Xiu and Darren's place. The house was decorated with lanterns and red ribbons. It gave off a warm and welcoming feeling. Even though it was snowing outside, everyone felt cozy inside the house.
Lively chatter went on inside the lounge. Everyone was having a fun time seeing each other after so long.
Suddenly, they heard the noises of the kids ringing in the house.
"Xiu, isn't that the Christmas tree?" asked Asteria as she looked at the familiar tree in the hall.
"Yes, it is," answered Xiu. "I just decorated it for Spring Festival and turned it into a red pouches tree."
"So, we can take one pouch just like we took a gift at Christmas?" asked Ava with bright eyes.
"You can take one," said Xiu. "But only after the meal. No one is allowed to steal a red pouch before midnight."
"Momma, I'll go to sleep by then," Rowan played his cuteness card. "Can you let me take it beforehand?"
