Happy times are always fleeting. The Spring Festival slipped quietly away amid firecrackers and laughter, much like a brilliant
firework that leaves behind only a lingering warmth after its dazzling display.
The educated youths who had obtained travel permits to go home for the New Year were about to return to the city after brief reunions with their families.
Having lived through the hardships of the countryside, their time spent in the comfort of their urban homes felt like sheltering in a warm haven. Every moment of it was deeply cherished.
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