Early the next morning.
Without mentioning that the meteorological bureau was busy compiling data and holding meetings to analyse this snowfall, Lu Zheng and Lin Wan’s Moments feeds were flooded, and the headlines on various news platforms were the same.
[Haicheng Heavy Snow! Boundless Beautiful Scenery!]
[Haicheng’s Heaviest Snowfall in Recent Years, Urban Accumulation Nearly Ten Centimetres]
[Picturesque Scenery, These Snow Views in Haicheng You Must Not Miss]
[Qing’an Temple Snow Scene, Snowy Woods and Zen Chimes]
[Old Street Under Snow, Dreaming Back to the Republic Era]
Even Granny Sun posted a Moments update of her two children building snowmen on the lawn in the courtyard early in the morning. Well, Deng Paopao posted on Weibo to show off.
“He really did predict it correctly. Could Mr Lu also read the stars at night?” Deng Paopao joked with his wife.
Granny Sun replied, “Then why don’t you hurry up and praise him in the group chat?”
Deng Paopao was speechless. “Isn’t that a bit too obvious?”
Then he immediately took out his phone and opened a chat group called [Hotpot Group].
Deng Paopao: Brother Lu is simply Zhuge Liang reincarnated, Jiang Ziya reborn. He said it would snow today, and it snowed today! (thumbs_up.jpg)
Zhao Xiaodao was applying a face mask when she saw the message while lying down. She nearly dropped her phone on her face.
You cheeky Deng Paopao, how old are you, still calling him Brother Lu?
So she promptly chimed in.
Zhao Xiaodao: Brother Lu knows astronomy above and geography below. Predicting the weather is just a piece of cake!
Granny Sun looked at her phone and could not help grinning. She felt this world was really too competitive.
Then she forwarded a short video of her son and daughter, looking like porcelain dolls in the snowy scene, wishing Uncle Lu, Auntie Lin, and Auntie Zhao a happy Christmas Eve.
…
Lu Zheng and Lin Wan did not pay much attention to it. After all, they had plenty of free time. If they really wanted to enjoy snow, they could travel to northern scenic spots anytime.
However, casually casting a spell to bring snow had given the local people a good mood, which also lifted Lu Zheng and Lin Wan’s spirits.
Lin Wan: Thank you Xiao Zhi and Xiao Yi. Wishing you a happy Christmas Eve too!
Today was Saturday, so after sending the message, Lin Wan got dressed with Lu Zheng and went out to enjoy the snow and stroll the streets.
Zhao Xiaodao and Deng Paopao had a variety show in the afternoon, so they had not arranged to meet today.
“Where shall we go?”
“No idea.”
“Then let’s just wander around. In the afternoon we’ll go to the market to buy some fresh vegetables. I’ll cook tonight.”
“Sounds good!”
The two held hands and went out. They saw the world wrapped in pure white, and then they noticed the sanitation workers clearing the snow.
Lu Zheng could not help shrugging. Well, in this world, there was nothing that could benefit everyone completely.
Lu Zheng could only console himself. “But everyone’s mood is great, isn’t it?”
“Thump!”
The two turned around and saw a young woman riding a shared bicycle. She had flipped over into the snow, feet in the air.
“I’m really ******”
Lu Zheng, “…”
Lin Wan, “…”
Laughing now would be impolite. Lin Wan quickly pulled Lu Zheng to turn the corner briskly. Then, behind the corner, laughter rang out.
Only, the woman who was picking up her bike had a dark expression, because the distance was close and the laughter was loud. She had heard it.
…
Lu Zheng and Lin Wan continued walking, happily watching many people playing in the snow and taking photos.
The two also casually took a few pictures. Lin Wan posted a nine-grid Moments update for fun, then liked and commented on others’ posts, and replied to comments in the usual process of strengthening friendships.
Lin Wan suddenly held her forehead. “Speechless!”
“What’s wrong?”
Lin Wan handed over her phone. “The serious crimes unit three from the city bureau organised a snowball fight. Xiu Min and Captain Li saw my Moments and invited us to join them.”
Lu Zheng was also speechless. “Snowball fight? What were they thinking? How old are they this year?”
“They got excited seeing snow.” Lin Wan said helplessly. “It’s at Anshan Park. Shall we go?”
“Do you want to?”
Lin Wan thought for a moment and nodded. “It’s been a long time since we saw them.”
“Then let’s go. We’ll be on the same team!”
Lin Wan could not help laughing. “Remember to go easy on them. They are police officers after all. Let them save some face.”
“Heh heh! Train hard in peacetime to bleed less in war. I didn’t say that.” Lu Zheng deliberately showed a sinister smile. “Since they invited me, they must have the awareness to face the consequences.”
So Lin Wan typed quickly in reply, then put away her phone. “Let’s go!”
Anshan Park was not far from here. The two quickened their pace, soon entered the park, and found Li Jinglin and the others.
Early in the morning with snow, many regular exercisers had not come out, so this small hill with sparse woods had been commandeered by the city bureau’s serious crimes unit three.
“Lacking exercise lately? Have little beer bellies appeared?”
“Today counts as training. Train pursuit and evasion skills!”
“Train hard in peacetime! Bleed less in war!”
“Today I specially invited two experts to join and give you some pressure!”
Li Jinglin was giving a pep talk. Before his team could respond, Lin Wan’s voice sounded behind him.
“Hello everyone! Long time no see!”
Li Jinglin turned abruptly and saw Lu Zheng and Lin Wan already very close.
“You’re here!” Li Jinglin nodded to Lu Zheng. “No need to hold back later. Give them a proper thrashing!”
Lu Zheng nodded with a serious expression. “Then I won’t be polite.”
…
Li Jinglin’s hair was completely soaked. Melted snow was still dripping down. His eyes scanned everywhere, staring intently at possible hiding spots.
“Right behind you.”
Li Jinglin’s pupils contracted. The instant he turned, he raised his right hand.
But before the snowball could be thrown, his vision went white. A snowball smashed into his face.
“Thump!”
The snowball exploded. Li Jinglin staggered. When he wiped the snow from his face, Lu Zheng was already gone.
Li Jinglin: Õ_Õ
…
“Sigh!”
Lu Zheng sighed. “Who gave them the courage to think they could beat me at snowball fights, yet believe they could outdrink me?”
Huang Xiumin rolled her eyes. “Captain Li will never invite you again!”
Li Jinglin, already slumped in a chair, struggled to open his eyes and stammered, “Eh? Ah? Lu… little brother… next… next time… con… continue…”
Huang Xiumin and two other female colleagues looked speechless. Several men had tried to drink Lu Zheng under the table, only to collapse themselves, while Lu Zheng was merely slightly flushed.
Cultivating martial arts to sense qi really seemed extraordinary.
Then Lu Zheng helped by calling cars one by one, loading them in, instructing the drivers to take them home, before finally continuing his time alone with Lin Wan.
In the afternoon they watched a film, then went to the supermarket to buy vegetables and meat, before returning home to prepare a warm and plentiful candlelit dinner.
Full and satisfied, they washed up cleanly.
Finally, they changed into Santa Claus and little reindeer outfits, spending a Christmas Eve full of ritual.
