📜 Story (Fiction!) 😂
Jia was excitedโit was almost New Year's Eve, and the whole town was preparing for the Year of the Snake. Red lanterns swayed in the breeze, fireworks were ready to light up the sky, and the delicious scent of dumplings filled the air. ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐
But the most exciting part? Jia's grandmother had told her an ancient tale about a magical golden snake that appeared only once every 12 years, bringing luck to those who found it. "If you see the golden snake," Grandma whispered, "make a wish, and it will come true!" ๐๐
That night, as the clock struck midnight, Jia ran outside to watch the fireworks. Suddenly, she saw something shimmering near the old peach tree in her garden. Could it be...? Her heart raced. She tiptoed closer and saw a tiny golden snake curled up among the roots. It flicked its tongue and seemed to smile at her. โจ๐
Jia closed her eyes and made a wish: "I wish for a year full of happiness and adventure!" When she opened them, the snake was gone, but she felt a warm glow inside. ๐๐
The next morning, Jia's parents surprised her with the best gift everโa trip to visit her cousins in a faraway city! "It's going to be an amazing year," Jia thought with a smile, knowing that maybe, just maybe, the golden snake had granted her wish. ๐๐โจ
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