It was almost midnight, and the Central Building's big screen already displayed the countdown, the colorful lights below flickering nonstop. Even from far away, the clamor of the New Year's Eve party could be heard, along with the countdown shouted by countless people: 10, 9, 8, 7...
Lai Bao opened the singing app, put on her headphones, and aimed the camera towards the Da Xia behind her as she started recording:
"3, 2, 1, Happy New Year, friends. In the new year, I wish everyone peace and well-being, great luck and abundant wealth."
Beautiful fireworks bloomed behind her, the sky dazzling and brilliantly lit.
"Right now, I'm on the hospital rooftop. My only wish for the new year is to hope Dad can be healthy and well like before. Today is a good day, so I won't sing sad songs anymore. Let's sing 'Happy New Year' instead..."