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Anyway, the village was filled with surveillance everywhere, plus other protections.

Ellen Young brought Ruffy Smith along, saying they were just taking a stroll, but in reality, they were visiting each household to extend New Year's greetings.

Luckily, most people had almost finished their meals and welcomed Ellen's visit warmly.

There were quite a few young people who had returned to the village who, knowing Ellen's identity, didn't dare act out of line. Plus, with Ruffy's company, everyone behaved very politely.

There were children around, and Ellen even took the initiative to hand out gift money.

The kids were so delighted they were bubbling at the nose, which caused Ruffy to frown: "I wasn't prepared."

After all, he had never been in the habit of giving out gift money—that was his father's business.

"It's fine if I give it," Ellen replied softly.

Ellen whispered, "It's just a custom. When I was here before, everyone would give me gift money too."