When we returned home, Grandfather was delighted to see Ku Qie and promptly invited him inside for a chat.

I went to the kitchen to help my parents. Mother said, "It's New Year's, go and call Qingqing to have dinner with us!"

Father added, "Yes, as a family, we should celebrate the New Year together!"

I put down what I was doing and smiled, saying, "Alright, I'll go ask her!"

Mother said, "Ask Qingqing what she likes to eat, I'll make something special for her!"

I returned to the bedroom and called Liu Qingqing down from the rafters.

I conveyed my parents' message to her, and Liu Qingqing nodded, saying, "Since Mom and Dad both said so, if I don't go, wouldn't it be disrespectful to them? Okay, call me when it's time for dinner. I need to take a nap. I haven't had a proper hibernation this winter, I'm really exhausted!"

The sky quickly grew dark, and the sound of firecrackers echoed throughout the village.

Before the New Year's Eve dinner, every household would hang a string of large red firecrackers at their door, creating loud pops and symbolizing joy and festivity.

Grandfather hung the firecrackers on the front gate, and I ran over to light them. Then, covering my ears, I happily jumped and danced to the side.

Tonight, the whole village was illuminated, and when I looked around, I saw countless twinkling lights, as if the stars from the sky had fallen among these towering mountains, serene and peaceful.

The fireplace was warming up the room, and we sat around the table. Soon, the table was filled with food.

Due to the incident with Huang Pizi earlier, we didn't go hunting this year, so there weren't many festive supplies at home. Compared to previous years, this year's New Year's Eve dinner was slightly less extravagant.

Grandfather and Ku Qie toasted each other, and Grandfather hesitantly said, "This year's harvest wasn't good, and the New Year's Eve dinner isn't as plentiful. I hope the celestial being won't mind!"

Ku Qie raised his glass with a smile and replied, "Yang Grandfather, you don't need to say that. It's not the first time I've had a meal at your house. On New Year's Eve, being able to eat together is already a joy. What we eat doesn't really matter. Even if you just cook a pot of noodles for me tonight, I'll still be happy!"

Ku Qie was a straightforward person, and our whole family liked dealing with such people. We took turns toasting with Ku Qie.

Suddenly, Mother asked me, "By the way, why hasn't Qingqing come out yet? Go and call her for dinner!"

I nodded and stood up, but just then, I saw Liu Qingqing walking in from outside.

In order to attend this dinner, Liu Qingqing had transformed into human form. She wore a green dress, looking alluring and sexy.

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Except for me, my father and mother had never seen Liu Qingqing in her human form before. Their impression of her was still stuck on that little jade snake.

So when Liu Qingqing walked in, Mother was stunned and immediately put down her chopsticks to greet her, "Young lady, who are you looking for?"

Liu Qingqing smiled beautifully and called out to Mother, "Mom," leaving her completely dumbfounded. "Young lady, you... you must have mistaken someone," she stammered.

I smiled and said, "Mother, she is Qingqing!"

"Qingqing?!" Mother widened her eyes in disbelief, and Father and Grandfather were equally shocked, freezing with their wine glasses in hand.

Ku Qie explained, "When the spiritual power of a spirit snake reaches a certain level, it can transform into human form. However, considering Qingqing's current spiritual power, she can probably maintain the transformation for only a few hours. But once she fully cultivates into human form, she will be no different from an ordinary person!"

Liu Qingqing nodded to Ku Qie and sat between me and Ku Qie.

Mother and Father exchanged glances, their faces filled with joy. "Oh my, as a mother, I had no idea for so long. My daughter-in-law is so beautiful!"

Mother was extremely happy and kept serving Qingqing food, urging her to eat more.

Mother said to Father, "Hey, tomorrow you should go to the town and buy Qingqing a set of suitable clothes. Look at this cold weather, Qingqing's clothes are too thin, and she's still wearing a skirt. She might get sick or catch a cold!"

I laughed so hard that I almost fell over and said, "Mom, you're worrying too much. Qingqing is a spirit snake, she doesn't need to wear coats like us!"

Mother looked at Qingqing in confusion and asked, "Really? Are you sure you don't need to?"

Liu Qingqing smiled and said, "Mom, don't worry about it, really!"

Father added, "What do you like to eat? I'll buy some for you!"

Mother and Father enthusiastically cared for Qingqing, making her feel a bit embarrassed.

I quickly said, "Alright, alright, if Qingqing needs anything later, I'll go buy it for her. You don't need to worry. Come on, let's eat!"

New Year's Eve dinner should be enjoyed slowly. Ku Qie had a high alcohol tolerance, and the wine on the table quickly ran out, and there wasn't much food left either.

Father asked Mother to cook two more dishes in the kitchen and told me to go to the village shop at the entrance and buy two bottles of wine.

Ku Qie said, "No need to bother. It's New Year's Eve, and everyone is celebrating with their families. The shop is definitely closed. How about this, I'll take care of the food and wine. Since I'm eating at your house on this special occasion, I didn't bring anything special, but I can treat you to the skills of a chef from the city!"

We listened in astonishment. Where would Ku Qie get the food and wine? And he mentioned us tasting the skills of a chef from the city?

Then, Ku Qie calmly took out a yellow talisman from his pocket. He asked us to clean up the plates and utensils on the table, saying that there wouldn't be enough space when the food arrived.

Ku Qie placed the talisman on the table, dipped his finger in some white wine, and flicked it onto the talisman while shouting, "Hurry, as if following an order!"

Suddenly, a chilly wind blew through the room. In a blur, I seemed to see several figures passing by, incredibly fast.

I quickly rubbed my eyes and looked up, but they were gone.

Ku Qie smiled and said, "Alright, now let's wait for the meal! If there are any dishes you like, you can tell me, and I'll have the chef prepare them for you!"

We looked at Ku Qie in astonishment. He was sitting in our house, how could he ask a chef to cook for us? If the city chef made the dishes and delivered them to our house, it would probably be tomorrow night.

But Ku Qie didn't seem like he was joking. I licked my lips and spoke first, "I want a serving of Braised Pork Elbow in Soy Sauce!"

Ku Qie nodded and said, "Sure, Braised Pork Elbow in Soy Sauce, I also love this dish!"

Then, Ku Qie nodded to Father and the others, saying, "Order some expensive dishes, don't worry about the cost!"

Father said, "How about Eight Treasure Turtle?"

Ku Qie smiled and replied, "Great, one serving of Eight Treasure Turtle!"

Mother ordered a Sour Soup Fish, and Grandfather ordered Spicy Chicken, both renowned dishes in Guizhou cuisine.

Ku Qie clapped his hands and said, "Alright, is everyone done ordering? The dishes are coming!"