The days flowed unhurriedly through the streets and alleys of Yingtian Prefecture, just like usual.
As the end of the year of the snake approached ever closer, the marketplace in the city seemed to ignite with bustling fireworks, becoming livelier than ever.
Stalls selling New Year's goods sprouted like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, packed tightly together, filling the streets to capacity.
Colorful New Year's paintings adorned the stalls, each depicting auspicious symbols, such as a chubby child holding a carp symbolizing wealth and the Heavenly Official's Blessing symbolizing a smooth official career. Under the sunlight, the vibrant colors shone brightly, enticing many passersby to stop and choose.
The high-hanging red lanterns swayed gently in the breeze, spreading a red glow that illuminated the joy on people's faces.
