The surrounding around Mike's house was very cheery. Everyone had put up some decoration in front of their house to join in the festivity mood. The younger generation who live in the bigger cities had all returned. Suddenly, the usually quiet neighborhood turned lively.
Though they would be celebrating the new year with just the two of them as usual, Edith and Mike joined in the fun and decorated the house and pasted a few auspicious decorations around.
In the evening, Mike went into the kitchen to start cooking for their dinner while Edith sat in the dining area, wrapping up some dumplings. The two of them had their dinner and watched the television together as they waited for a new day to come.
Mike glanced at his granddaughter and saw the way she was smiling secretly as she played with her phone.
It was not hard for him to guess that Edith was chatting with her boyfriend.
