As time passed, the festivities gradually waned. Before long, the holidays were over. People began to return to work and life carried on as usual. Besides, gatherings and entertainment weren't something that could happen all the time.
At times, the start of the Lunar New Year was more symbolic than literal.
Guo Sirou stayed in the village for two more days. By the time she left, the bug curse in her body was completely healed. Her body returned to how it was before after recuperating for two days. Her complexion looked a lot better.
"Thank you, thank you very much," Guo Sirou said.
"Don't mention it," Wang Yao said with a smile.
"I'll be leaving now."
"Be careful out there, Sirou," Xiaoxue said.
"Will do."
Guo Sirou left. She came on her own and left on her own. It made her seem rather lonely.
"Her family arranged a marriage for her, but she didn't like it at all," Su Xiaoxue quipped as she watched her leave.