The following day marked the first of the Lunar New Year.
Zhang Xiaoying rose with the dawn, checking over the red envelopes she had prepared in advance to ensure none were out of place.
In addition, she prepared separate red envelopes for Xu Qinglin and his two siblings.
After all was in order, Zhang Xiaoying got out of bed.
Xu Changsheng had already started reheating the chicken and meat from the day before, since they needed to make offerings to the deities on New Year's Day.
"Mom, happy New Year, this is a small token of my affection. I hope you stay healthy throughout the year," Xu Changsheng said as he saw Zhang Xiaoying, approaching her with a red envelope.
Zhang Xiaoying accepted it with a smile and also handed him one, "This is something I've prepared for you, may everything go smoothly for you this year."