January 31, 342, 19:00.
New Year's Eve, a day of national celebration.
Ever since her parents passed away, Tang Li had spent every New Year with Tang Guo for the past five years.
This year was no exception.
After much persuasion, she finally managed to pull Tang Guo from her home.
"Lili, couldn't we just celebrate New Year at home? Why do we have to go to the exchange and waste money?"
As they sat in the car, Tang Guo still tried to persuade Tang Li.
After all, in her opinion, the exchange was a place that devoured points.
Although she had accumulated 1,500 points over the past few months, she had never been to the exchange.
"Sister Guo Guo, I've already booked a spot at the exchange. Even if you don't go, the points can't be refunded. It's the New Year, don't say such disheartening things."
"Besides, only at the exchange can we watch the Spring Festival Gala now!"
This year's Spring Festival Gala was the last national Spring Festival Gala, and Tang Li naturally wanted to take Tang Guo to see it.
Perhaps, this was the last Spring Festival they would celebrate together, the last Spring Festival Gala they would watch together.
"Alright, alright, I'll listen to you."
Seeing Tang Li display the youthful vigor she should have at her age, no longer as cold as before, Tang Guo felt relieved and didn't object further.
Ever since Tang Li's parents passed away, Tang Guo hadn't seen her so determined to do something in a long time, so she let her have her way.
As they drove the SUV into the VIP channel entrance of the exchange's underground garage, someone came to take Tang Li's car.
Tang Li then led Tang Guo into the VIP channel.
Since discovering the advanced use of her space, many blank areas had appeared within it.
However, after that, Tang Li was either busy earning points in the black market or the roads were blocked due to heavy snow.
It wasn't until she dealt with the Dai family father and son that Tang Li had the free time to think about storing more necessary items in her space to fill the blank areas.
However, after the previous two rounds of storage, Tang Li had stockpiled enough daily necessities and survival supplies for the apocalypse. Even Zhuo Ya had helped store a lot of industrial raw materials and experimental equipment.
Tang Li thought and thought, but couldn't think of anything she hadn't stored.
However, seeing the trucks in her space, and the small car driven by Dai Fan, Tang Li suddenly thought of collecting some better cars.
The RV and SUV she had collected before the catastrophe, although usable, were not very high-performing.
Therefore, the last time she went to the exchange, Tang Li had bought a luxury RV, replicated it into her space, and then resold it.
For the past 15 days, Tang Li had mostly stayed at home, going out every 10 days to the exchange to rent trucks and supply the supermarket.
The last time she went to the exchange was on January 25th, the day she restocked the supermarket.
This time, it was because of the New Year that she came out. Tang Li happened to go to the exchange and bought the best-performing SUV in City A.
It had already been replicated into her space, and the one she was driving now was a replica.
Tomorrow morning, after sending Tang Guo back, Tang Li would also resell it.
For the next month or so, Tang Li would continue to come out every 10 days to supply the supermarket and collect more car models into her space.
The exchange today was very lively, decorated everywhere with lanterns and streamers.
However, Tang Li disliked crowded places, and Tang Guo was not one to enjoy a bustling atmosphere.
Tang Li directly took Tang Guo to their pre-booked suite, sat around a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner, and watched the Spring Festival Gala on television.
As early as before January 15th, Tang Li had replicated 20,000 points of general coupons she hadn't replicated before from her space, deposited them into her account, and renewed her VIP card.
As for Tang Guo, although she didn't have a VIP card, the exchange was very considerate. She could enter through the VIP channel as Tang Li's companion.
This year's Spring Festival Gala also featured many lively programs, interspersed with some inspiring and touching stories, but the overall atmosphere was relaxed.
Finally, in a joyful atmosphere, the hosts and the audience counted down together.
"10, 9, 8, 7... 3, 2, 1!"
Tang Li's booked suite was on the 21st floor of the exchange.
After the countdown, they could see through the window that fireworks were being set off on the snow-covered ground around the exchange.
Tang Li, however, drew the curtains, turned off the TV, and faced Tang Guo with a solemn expression.
Seeing Tang Li like this, Tang Guo asked, "Lili, is there something you want to tell me?"
Tang Li nodded and asked seriously, "Sister Guo Guo, have you ever thought about how you'll spend your future days?"
"What future days..."
Tang Guo asked subconsciously, but stopped halfway through her question.