To welcome the New Year, Evelyn Ford took out a calligraphy brush and red paper to write celebratory couplets and characters for good fortune.
The rain continued for the next few days, never letting up for a moment.
Although Ronan Kendrick wasn't going out on the open sea, he still went to haul in the fishing nets and iron traps every day. After it started raining, the catch of fish, shrimp, and crabs grew even larger.
On New Year's Eve, Evelyn Ford and Ronan Kendrick woke up early to clean the house. The year was ending, and it was important to see it through properly and not be lazy.
As the old saying goes, those who work hard on New Year's Eve will have more than enough to eat for the entire year to come.
Evelyn Ford steamed two king crabs according to a recipe. She also took out a block of processed tuna, slicing it into strips to be eaten raw with soy sauce.
