Today, my mom asked me to put up couplets. I was full of enthusiasm and finished it in no time.

After I was done, my mom went to the door to take a look, then came back with a complicated expression and asked me, “Where did you put them?”
I was munching on sunflower seeds at the time, confidently pointing at the door: “On the door! Right in the middle! The main spot!”
My mom softly said, “...Then go close the door and show me again.”
I walked over, closed the door, and looked at the bare door panel and the bright red, extremely festive couplets behind it. Suddenly, the air went quiet. 🤡
It was at that moment I realized I hadn’t put up couplets, but a seal.
My mom was still adding insult to injury: “Nice, this is called hiding wealth. Our family’s good fortune doesn’t spill out at all. Even the God of Wealth passing by would think no one is celebrating the New Year here.” 🥹