Ark of the Immortal

"Eh? Did you even forget New Year's Eve?! That's not true, is it?"

Nian turned around in surprise and looked at the undead man.

Ling instead defended the immortal's speech.

"Don't forget, New Year's Eve was the day we set after he left. Not long after the war ended, he ran away alone, and there was no news."

"That's right. With that said, it's quite normal that you don't remember."

Nian nodded, sat down next to the bonfire, and began to teach the undead about New Year's Eve in a decent manner.

"How can I say that the New Year of Great Yan is different from the normal Terra calendar. The New Year of Great Yan has its own set of calculation calendars."

"Based on the seasonal changes in the world observed by the heavenly masters from the real fire, the year was converted into 12 months and 24 solar terms. Finally, the day when the war ended and Dayan was founded was regarded as the first day of the new year."

"In other words, tomorrow, tens of millions of years ago, was the first day of the founding of Dayan. Today is the last day of old Dayan."

Nian said with his fingers crossed.

"I can't remember exactly how long it was. But not long after the war ended, there was a new Great Yan, and you were no longer here by that time."

The immortal nodded and asked again.

"So, Xi did something wrong at that time? Why do you want to get rid of her?"

"..."

Ling was choked by these words.

"No, New Year's Eve doesn't mean to beat Xi up. But then again, why do you have such a big obsession with Xi? It's not without reason that she is afraid of you..."

Ling waved his hand and continued.

"The word "Xi" in the ancient Chinese language of Dayan means the past and old things. The meaning of New Year's Eve is to sweep away the past, leave all bad luck and bad things behind, and welcome the new year."

"I see."

The undead man nodded in realization. It turned out that New Year's Eve was not about beating Xi up.

"So, on New Year's Eve, everyone will happily forget the troubles and sorrows of the past year. Be happy and welcome the new year with a brand new self. How to say, just have fun. No need to work, no need to worry For other things, just let yourself go."

Ling explained to the undead for a while, which finally gave the undead a new understanding of Dayan's New Year.

It’s not like Victoria and Casimir, where the New Year is a new cycle in calculations.

The concept of New Year has a unique meaning in Dayan.

"So! Let's have some fun today!"

Nian clapped her hands, and she looked at the undead, Wenstein, and Ling seriously.

"Let's go out and play. I just saw a temple fair by the window!"

"Not going."

"never mind."

"Go ahead."

The three people gave almost the same answer, and Nian's face suddenly fell.

"Eh?! Why? Didn't I tell you to have a lot of fun on New Year's Eve!"

"I don't have this habit."

The undead man shook his head. The so-called playing, for him, was just changing a place to rest.

Might as well stay with your own campfire.

"Besides, the bonfire may go out after we get out."

He also had to ensure that his campfire had enough firewood to burn at all times. Otherwise, it would be uncomfortable if the fire went out.

Onstein was not interested.

"Although I kind of want to go out, I don't want to go out that much. I just won't go out at all. I don't know what to do when I go out to play. And with my size, I might scare many citizens."

Ling Ze is more straightforward, she is just lazy.

"Aren't you going to hold a fire ceremony in two days? I don't want to move these days. Let's see if the owner of the inn has organized any activities later. If we are in the inn, we can still do it downstairs."

Nian couldn't laugh or cry.

What's going on with these people? Have they been infected by Xi? How come one is lazier than the other.

Since the three of them didn't go out to play, it was too boring to play alone, so Nian gave up on going out by himself.

I can only lie down beside the campfire without any energy, like a salted fish that has lost its dream.

Thousands of miles away, Rhode Island has a different atmosphere.

"Quick, quick, quick! This thing is stuck here, it's crooked! Oops, a little further to the left, yes, yes, yes, okay, this is it!"

Katy seems to have found her new job, commanding two...oh no, three male team members in her team wearing stickers.

"Oh! It looks very decent! As expected of us!"

Undercher and Stewart clapped their hands and successfully posted a pair of Spring Festival couplets on both sides of the door.

This is the Spring Festival couplet I got from Ah Xiao.

Ah Xiao is one of several new operators who came to Rhode Island to work on the recommendation of Officer Chen after the last Longmen incident.

She was a former member of the Gantry Fire Department and provided input on many construction plans in Rhode Island.

For example, it is recommended to add five fire sprinklers in the passage and ensure that a fire protection facility is placed every 20 meters.

Although it can indeed enhance fire safety to a certain extent. But it was indeed too cumbersome, so Kelsey just listened and had no specific implementation ideas.

After all, Rhode Island is not such a fragile facility. The overall material has a high degree of pressure-bearing capacity and fire resistance, so there is no need for additional fire safety.

Just install water spray points where necessary.

Although he celebrates the Chinese New Year, he doesn’t seem to have much connection with Rhode Islanders.

But on Rhodes Island, where a lot of new construction has basically been completed, the New Year also gives the operators a reason to take a temporary break. Therefore, many operators raised their hands in favor of this proposal to celebrate the New Year.

Even the doctor took a rare nap and didn't get up until now.

I heard that Kelsey had called Doctor many times just now. But considering that it was a holiday today, Kelsey did not knock on the door of his room and allowed him to have a good rest.

Kelsey is still the same. Even for the New Year, there is no change in her schedule. She is still busy when she should be busy.

"Everyone, thank you for your hard work! I've already prepared breakfast here!"

Melanza poked her light purple head out of the kitchen, and the two ears on her head twitched.

There was also a golden head sticking out with her. The stupid dog sniffed it with its nose, and then nodded heavily.

"Eat! Eat!"

So, the six of them happily gathered together in Melanza and Katie's dormitory to enjoy the breakfast cooked by Melanza.

It is a very classic Victorian breakfast, a combination of bread, butter, vegetables and fruits.

It's just that the quantity of meat and vegetables is more than what is provided in the store. After all, we all consume a lot of energy and are also young people. It is necessary to eat more to grow stronger.

Besides, there was a Keobei watching from the side, so he naturally wanted to eat more.

"I heard that there was an event on the deck today. Senior Ace and the others were busy late yesterday to set up the event area."

"It's not on the deck, it's in the business district. Many businesses will hold activities. We also have arrangements to make at the dessert shop. I'm going to get busy after breakfast."

The conversation between Stewart and Undercher briefly diverted everyone's attention from the breakfast in front of them.

"Eh? Undercher, are you still busy today?"

Katy asked curiously.

"I thought everyone would take a break?"

"It's not too busy. I'm just doing things that interest me. Many seniors are very happy."

Undercher smiled and said.

"Senior Blue Poison also took the initiative to sign up for today's dessert delivery. She said that if Mr. Onstein was still on the island, she would take this opportunity to take him to learn how to make desserts. After all, Senior Onstein likes to participate in these activities. Coming."

"That's right. Although Mr. Onstein looks a bit scary, he is unexpectedly a considerate and gentle man."

Katirui comments on Onstein.

But talking about Onstein made them think of another person.

"When will Mr. Battle Knight come back?"

Ansel said.

"I haven't seen Mr. Battle Knight for so long, and I haven't been taught by Mr. Battle Knight. I always feel that the current training intensity is not enough."

"Uh...Ansel!"

Katy tugged on Ansel's sleeve to tell him to stop talking.

Only then did Ansel realize that there was another person here who missed the immortal even more.

Melanza lowered her head, eating the bread in front of her in small bites, staring blankly at the orange juice next to her, not knowing what she was thinking.

It's been a long time since I've seen the teacher. Every time the immortals are mentioned, Melanza's state always becomes depressed briefly.

However, at this time, an energetic voice came from the side.

"I've finished eating! Melanza! I want more!"

Ceobe handed the plate in his hand to Melantha and looked at Melantha expectantly.

Melanza reacted, put away the disappointment in her heart, took the plate, and then looked at the other companions on the table with a smile.

"Do you need any extra food?"

"I want another piece of bread!"

"Please help me get the orange juice, thank you for your hard work!"

"This butter is great! Xiaomei, where did you buy it? I have never tasted butter with this flavor in the supermarket!"

Everyone changed the topic with a smile, and the atmosphere became cheerful again.

Later in the evening, Dayan, Yumen.

Nian lay down in the room all day. Although he had gone out yesterday, Nian, a fun-loving person, couldn't find any fun. To her, life felt like a part was missing.

The other three people were able to sit still, as if they were old monks in meditation, not caring that today was New Year's Eve.

But the year is different. If there are no more interesting things to do, it will burn out.

It was at this time that everyone's door was knocked.

"coming!"

Nian ran over and opened the door and found the innkeeper outside.

With a smile on his face, this man who was over fifty years old extended an invitation to everyone.

"Dear guests, today is Chinese New Year's Eve, and our store also has a series of activities. Later, we invited a storyteller and a theater troupe to perform. We also prepared a table of food for the guests in each room. Guests who come from out of town for business There’s no need for us to be formal. On New Year’s Eve, of course, everyone should get together and be happy. There are so many people and it’s so lively.”

"There is such a good thing!"

Nian subconsciously looked back at Ling.

Ling tilted his head towards the immortal, meaning don't ask me, ask him.

Nian looked at the immortal with pitiful eyes again.

The undead man naturally heard the innkeeper's words.

There happened to be nothing to do, so since everyone had personally invited me, it might as well go and have a look.

"What time?"

"About half an hour later, the meal is still being prepared."

said the innkeeper.

"If you have any special requirements, you can also put them forward. We will try our best to satisfy all our guests."

"Is this so?"

The immortal nodded.