"Crackle-pop!"
Even before New Year's Eve, some families in the village started setting off firecrackers. Watching the sparks fly around and disappear into the snow was a joy indeed, but the excitement didn't last long before the elders scolded them, saying it was a waste of money and food.
But it's the annual celebration, without a few firecrackers, the days would be really dull and lose the festive spirit.
Li Qingqiu watched the kids from the family across the street happily setting off firecrackers, feeling a bit envious. He sniffed, took a sip of water, and turned around to head home.
He couldn't stay otherwise the more he watched, the more unbearable it got!
His mom had silver, but she wouldn't spare a few coins for him to buy some firecrackers to play with. It was his third sister-in-law who was generous, always fulfilling his needs. Little A qiu missed his third sister-in-law a bit.
