Lin Dashan smiled and aimed his phone at the inside of the RV. He patted Zhang Fuyong and his wife on the shoulder. "My in-laws have come to celebrate the New Year with us, too!"
Through the phone, Lin Daan greeted Zhang Fuyong. "Hello, there! You're out shopping, I see!"
"After we're done shopping, let's all play cards together!"
Zhang Fuyong nodded in response. "Sure."
Zhang Yuxi's phone was also ringing non-stop. Tang Xiufen and Han Wen sent New Year's blessings. The other teachers from her office, as well as students she had taught, also sent a flurry of messages, most of them clearly copy-pasted holiday greetings.
An Lan then started a video call. As soon as it connected, a big smiling face appeared on the screen. "Yu Xi, Happy New Year!"
Zhang Yuxi smiled and said, "You too, Happy New Year!"
An Lan seemed a little down that she couldn't spend the New Year with her best friend. Behind her, her parents stood smiling and greeting Zhang Yuxi as well.
