Outside, the cold wind swept away the leaves on the street, and the "dirty snowdrifts" hanging upside down in the sky dropped raindrops mixed with snowflakes.
The room was filled with warmth, and the faces of those who had agreed to celebrate the Homecoming together were full of smiles.
"Ellie, these are very atmospheric clothes!" Winnie 1902 was wearing a white skirt with a blue apron on the outside. When she saw Aaliyah wearing a sweater with a Saint Return tree pattern, she said with a smile.
The two girls began to help Winnie prepare dinner in the kitchen, and they could hear laughter coming from the kitchen from time to time.
Sean and Moonlight were in the living room, watching the professional baseball finals broadcast on the black and white TV and decorating the Holy Return tree.
Miller, the New York Yankees' batter, hit a home run. Excited and fast-talking commentary and cheers came from the TV. The moonlight finally connected to the little one on the Holy Return tree. With the light bulb, the small tree that originally looked a little dull suddenly became bright and alive.
"To be honest," Moonlight panted and straightened up, "exploring... well, exploring with you is much more fun than decorating the Christmas tree."
Sean chuckled lightly, knowing that Yueguang was speaking from his heart, but he still said: "Man, we must cherish this peaceful day."
On the one hand, it is to remind myself and Moonlight as explorers that they should not be greedy for the excitement of going on a mission - seeking excitement and no longer being content with daily life is a dangerous state for explorers.
On the other hand, Sean is alluding to the "catastrophe" that is approaching step by step.
Before the death of old man Pompeii, Sean foresaw the catastrophe.
Who knows next Holy Home, will they still be able to decorate the Christmas tree while chatting in a bright house with the heating on?
However... the mood that would have become irritable because of this has become calmer for some reasons.
"Even if the storm is bound to come, I now have the shelter of the Black Mansion."
No matter what happens, Sean's family in this house will find shelter when the crisis comes.
This made Sean feel at ease.
He relaxed and took two steps away from the moonlight, looking at the shining "Holy Return Tree"...
Thinking of the things he had completed recently, Sean felt that he could take a little rest in the past two days.
First, the shelter mechanism has been fully established. Mike Downs and Father Taylor, who were far away in Rongguang City, had already received the Blood Rose Brooch, leaving only Evan Burns.
Then, the "Ye Feng Faith" that can continuously strengthen the spirit world and Sean's soul has already had more than twenty believers, including four "Immortal Silver Flames" - firm believers who connect lives.
As a result, he possesses the rare ability of the "Oath Torch" - a spiritual flame that can purify evil without the need for Father Keen.
And "Night Breeze Faith" is still slowly and steadily increasing its supporters.
In addition, with the help of the characteristics of the spirit world and the valuable sales channels, Sean also sold his elixir mist. The monthly fixed income has jumped from 500 New Zealand dollars to nearly 3,000 New Zealand dollars, which is beyond the middle class.
"With this income..." Sean narrowed his eyes, "My white knight will soon be able to open a newspaper."
On the surface, he runs a newspaper; secretly, he expands a belief...
Sean could see that a powerful force belonging to him was about to slowly take shape.
After taking stock of the recent "work progress" in his mind, Sean sat on the sofa with Yueguang and enjoyed the fragrance of black tea.
Some current news started to appear on the TV.
"I heard from a friend in Rongguang City that all kinds of performances have been temporarily banned there." Yueguang said, "All gatherings have also been banned."
"It seems that something has happened that shakes the faith of the Salvationists."
Sean frowned, and the look of the evil believer whose eyes were stained with the dreamy green of the deep sea appeared in front of him again.
"I don't know if it will be the same here - the Palm Tree owner also has a song and dance theater, and he is always worried recently..."
There is no need for Gu and Yan to make it clear. They both know in their hearts that entertainment such as art performances and parties are all related to Kluwetan's recovery.
The times are quietly moving towards violent conflicts.
"Sure enough, it is absolutely wise for me to ask for concealment." Shawshank Rogers meditated in the black mansion in the haunted farm, concealment is like the belief he represents...
"I have to be more careful during this time." Sean thought.
He tapped his fingers while looking at the moonlight and put down the tea cup.
Suddenly, the New Testament reporter frowned in confusion: "Moonlight, why haven't you smoked today?"
The pianist from across the ocean shrugged his eyebrows mysteriously: "I quit smoking."
"Why?"
He shrugged casually: "Originally, I learned this bad habit after I went to land in order to be like others - I recently felt that I still prefer fresh air."
The New Testament reporter took a sip of hot tea and saw more connotations in Yueguang's eyebrows: There were other reasons why he quit smoking...
what is it then? Sean was confused for a moment.
The winter sun seems to be particularly homesick. It sets early and the sky outside the window gets dark quickly.
When Sean and Moonlight were chatting about some old things, Winnie's voice came from the kitchen: "Boys, it's time to eat."
The two gentlemen stood up and walked towards the kitchen.
Olivia was walking out of the room carrying a plate of roasted lamb chops.
"Wow..." Seeing the beautiful girl passing by with the delicious food in her brisk footsteps, Yueguang couldn't help but admire...
A feast was completed with the help of Chef Winnie 1902 and the assistance of Aaliyah and Olivia.
Pan-fried and then grilled lamb chops with charcoal grilled sauce, crispy fried chicken marinated with a secret recipe developed by Winnie, shortbread filled with mango, and cheese and seafood spicy soup...
"My dear." Moonlight 1902, who was sitting on the dining table, looked at the table full of delicious food and gently kissed the back of his wife's hand. "Returning the kitchen to you is the most correct choice I have made this year."
None of the people here are true believers in Salvationism, so they skipped the part of praying before the meal. Under the instructions of the moonlight and Winnie, they all raised their wine glasses and touched them gently under the warm light:
"Happy Homecoming."
The smiling faces made Sean feel extremely warm.
After clinking glasses, Sean felt a little hungry and asked Aaliyah to pass over a shortbread with mango filling.
Moonlight hadn't picked up the knife and fork yet - he got some vegetables and meat, put them on a small plate, then took out Miss White and put them on the small table next to the table.
Captain Luke, who was curled up at Aaliyah's feet and calling softly, apparently found Miss White. The captain slowly walked under the small table.
Miss White, the guinea pig, was obviously not as comfortable as usual. She huddled nervously on the table, avoiding the gaze from below.
Moonlight laughed when he saw this scene: "Don't be afraid, buddy." The powerful soul of the explorer can suppress all kinds of unconscious attacks. Captain Mustache will not attack White in this room. Moonlight caressed it with his fingers. The back of an old friend.
After Aaliyah finished telling an interesting anecdote about her encounter in grammar school, Moonlight and Winnie exchanged a look.
Then, the pianist took a sip of red wine, cleared his throat and said, "Actually, I have something very important to announce today..."
Um? What's up?
Feeling the special atmosphere, even Sean, who had always been calm, temporarily stopped chewing and looked at his old buddy.
