Chapter 581: 577. Hiding Greatness in the City (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

Liu Kai never imagined in his wildest dreams that his family would actually have a day like this.

Although Liu Lu is now considered a member of the Zhang Family, she is his own sister; while he may not have much ambition, surely no one would refuse having such a sister, right?

Gu Panpan is even more so; she is now firmly convinced that she was right to persist back then, and sure enough, effort always has its rewards.

The Zhang Family and Prince Haiman's family have all returned, leaving a scene of chaos behind.

Many people in Hong Kong will not have a good New Year this year, but who can they blame? They knew it was a trap, yet their eyes were blinded by greed, so they can only reap what they have sown.

If one were to really talk about it, Zhang Ran actually helped them reduce quite a lot of losses; if Zhang Ran had waited just two more days, their losses would have been even greater.

By that time, the financial crocodiles would have already made their moves, rather than suffering this bitter fruit together with them as is the case now.

Returning home, Zhang Ran acted as if he had forgotten everything that happened before and began to busy himself with the New Year.

Buying spring couplets, "Fu" characters, red lanterns, preparing the New Year's Eve dinner, preparing red envelopes, and so on.

The Zhang Family residence gradually began to get lively; some people started sending gifts over, but knowing that Zhang Ran does not like to be disturbed, they just had people deliver the gifts.

The truly lively part comes from the neighbors; ever since Zhang Ran returned, their house has received many things sent by neighbors every day.

They are not expensive items, just some things prepared at home for the New Year.

Pastries like millet cakes and osmanthus cakes.

Some people even brought free-range chickens from their hometowns, but these have become playthings for the four little ones; it is estimated that Liu Lu will have to be careful when she cooks later.

There are so many of these things that the Zhang Family is running out of space to put them.

The people who sent these things were not trying to curry favor with the Zhang Family, because they do not even know their neighbor is the Richest Person in China.

These are all things sent by those old men and women, the result of Zhang Ran socializing in the residential complex for such a long time.

Besides these, there are gifts sent by others, such as those sent by the eldest sister, Zhu San, and Gong Nan.

Zhang Ran has kept them all properly and arranged for He Qing to prepare return gifts; there are simply too many people, and Zhang Ran would certainly be too busy to handle it.

Moreover, given his lazy nature, doing these things really is a bit difficult for him.

This is also the Spring Festival with the most atmosphere Zhang Ran has ever spent, and it is the liveliest, even livelier than last year.

"Coo, coo." Susu started chasing the chickens all over the ground; fortunately, the Zhang Family's courtyard is relatively large, so there is room to run around.

After running for a while, Susu got tired and quickly came to her grandfather's side, first gulping down several large mouthfuls of warm water, then excitedly saying, "Grandpa, Grandpa, can I raise a cat?"

"Of course you can, but what kind of cat does Susu want to raise?" Zhang Ran asked with a smile.

"Just... just a cat." Susu does not really understand breeds yet; she was attracted by her classmate talking about their own cat.

She had forgotten about it before, but now seeing the chickens running all over the ground, she remembered it all at once.

"Grandpa, Grandpa, I want to raise a dog too, a fierce big wolfdog." Zhang Xiaotao did not know how he heard it and ran over quickly.

He even put on a fierce expression, but his little face only looked even more adorable.

Zhang Xiaotao arrived, and the two Auston brothers did not run far, but their eyes were fixed on their father.

Prince Haiman sighed, "Don't look at me; if your mother lets you raise one, I don't mind."

At this time, Liu Lu and Lin Mei were tidying up some things, putting some stir-fried items in the garden to dry in the sun, preparing them to eat as snacks.

"Zhang Xiaotao, do you want to go to heaven? You still want to raise a dog? I think you look like a wolfdog." Liu Lu glared at him.

Zhang Xiaotao shrank his head and muttered, "I just want to raise a big wolfdog, and if I look like a wolfdog, aren't you one too?"

"Zhang Xiaotao, what did you say?" Liu Lu stood up abruptly and walked over, holding a spatula in her hand, looking aggressive.

"I didn't say anything, I didn't say anything at all." Zhang Xiaotao was so scared he ran away immediately.

Susu and the Auston brothers followed, and for a moment, it was much quieter around Zhang Ran.

"Haha, wifey, you should learn from Xiao Lu; if you could make Auston and the others like that, our house would be much quieter," Prince Haiman laughed.

Liu Lu felt a bit embarrassed by what he said, but she also knew Prince Haiman was just joking and meant no harm.

Lin Mei said crossly, "You should just shut your mouth; before I manage them, I need to manage you first."

Prince Haiman immediately closed his mouth and even made a zipping motion, indicating he would shut up and not speak.

Huo Zhiyuan instigated, "Lin Mei, look at him, he is clearly unconvinced."

"Big Boss Huo, can you stop fanning the flames on the side?" Prince Haiman said irritably.

"See, he is clearly annoyed because I exposed his thoughts," Huo Zhiyuan said, fearing no trouble.

Just like that, with the bickering, the New Year atmosphere emerged.

Huo Zhiyuan is also spending the New Year at the Zhang Family this year; her family members were all sent to prison by her own hands, and it is estimated that it will be difficult for them to get out.

Her only sister still outside, Huo Xin, did not want to come back either; she has her own family elsewhere.

Huo Xin just called Huo Zhiyuan to wish her a Happy New Year; she also has to start her own new life.

And from the moment Huo Zhiyuan's parents made that decision, she actually no longer had a home.

Now, this place that is not a home has made Huo Zhiyuan feel the warmth of a home.

Bert, who was absent from Prince Haiman's family last year, has also arrived; Zhang Ran's home seems to truly have a kind of magic that makes people unknowingly let go of their airs.

Look at Bert; he has only been here for a few days, and the airs he had put back on have been let down again. These past two days, he has been running around with Sicheng, showing none of his previous mannerisms.

Perhaps this is also because of Zhang Ran; although Zhang Ran is the Richest Person in China, he lives so relaxed and at ease.

This is a kind of ease Bert has never seen before; he knows many wealthy people are portrayed as leisurely and relaxed in publicity, but in reality, few wealthy people can truly relax.

And there is almost no one like Zhang Ran who hides his greatness in the city, let alone having his mindset.

This makes Bert very envious, so unknowingly, he subconsciously imitates him, or one could say he lets go of the burdens in his heart and truly relaxes.

On the 29th, things were prepared, and on New Year's Eve, the red lanterns were all hung up, signaling that the new year is about to arrive.