新年的前一天，新华公立高中的校园到处是热闹的气氛。

On the eve of New Year, the campus of Xinhua Public High School was filled with a lively atmosphere.

大红灯笼高高挂起，彩带在寒风中轻轻舞动。

Large red lanterns were hung high, and ribbons danced gently in the cold wind.

梅是学生会主席，她站在校门口，手里拿着一张长长的购物清单，眼神坚定。

Mei was the student council president, and she stood at the school gate with a long shopping list in hand, looking determined.

今天，她要和她的好朋友建去市场，为学校的新年活动买食物。

Today, she planned to go to the market with her good friend Jian to buy food for the school's New Year event.

虽然心里有些紧张，梅知道建是个可靠的伙伴，虽然他有点漫不经心。

Although she felt a bit nervous, Mei knew that Jian was a reliable partner, even though he was sometimes a bit careless.

建则非常开心，能和梅一起购物和准备活动是他的乐趣。

Jian was very happy; shopping and preparing for the event with Mei was his pleasure.

他安慰梅说：“别担心，一切都会顺利的。

He reassured her, saying, "Don't worry, everything will go smoothly."

”市场离学校不远，那里非常热闹。

The market was not far from the school, and it was bustling with activity.

卖菜的大叔高声叫卖，卖水果的阿姨微笑着招呼顾客。

The vegetable vendors shouted loudly, and the fruit sellers greeted customers with smiles.

两人穿过人群，梅小心翼翼地看着预算，生怕超出。

The two wove through the crowd as Mei carefully watched the budget, worried about going over.

他们挑选了白菜、萝卜和很多其他食材。

They picked out cabbage, radish, and many other ingredients.

梅一边核对清单，一边计算价格。

While checking the list, Mei also calculated the prices.

当他们走到市场深处时，建突然拍了拍脑门，说：“糟糕，梅！

When they reached the depths of the market, Jian suddenly slapped his forehead and said, "Oh no, Mei!

我们忘了买年糕，年糕可是活动的主菜啊！

We forgot to buy niangao, but it's the main dish for the event!"

”梅的心跳加速，距离市场关门只剩下半小时。

Mei's heart raced; there was only half an hour left before the market closed.

她焦急地环顾四周，市场里人潮涌动，没有年糕的摊位。

She anxiously looked around, and there was no stall selling niangao in the crowded market.

她的脑中飞速旋转：“怎么办？

Her mind raced: "What to do?"

”见到梅慌了神，建笑着说：“梅，相信我，总会有办法的。

Seeing Mei flustered, Jian laughed and said, "Mei, trust me, there's always a way."

”他说着，跑到一个卖米的摊位，指着糯米：“用这个，我们可以自己做年糕！

As he spoke, he ran to a stall selling rice and pointed at glutinous rice, saying, "With this, we can make our own niangao!"

”梅有些迟疑，但时间不多，她决定信任朋友。

Mei hesitated a bit, but with little time left, she decided to trust her friend.

他们买了糯米和一些急需的辅料，匆忙赶回学校。

They bought glutinous rice and some necessary ingredients and hurried back to the school.

梅心里仍然忐忑不安，但看到建满脸自信，她心里渐渐平静下来。

Mei still felt uneasy, but seeing Jian's confident face, she gradually calmed down.

回到学校厨房，建迅速动手，议定他们用糯米粉和准备好的材料煮出了一种新式"年糕"。

Back in the school kitchen, Jian swiftly got to work, and soon they used glutinous rice flour and the prepared materials to cook up a new style of "niangao."

看着厨房内忙碌的建，梅第一次了解到朋友的创意是多么重要。

Watching Jian busy in the kitchen, Mei realized for the first time how important creativity is in a friend.

她也亲自下厨，把所有食材做成了一道道美味的菜肴。

She also personally prepared all the ingredients into delicious dishes.

当新年活动开始时，学生和老师们都对这些美食赞不绝口。

When the New Year event began, both students and teachers couldn't stop praising the food.

即便没有传统的年糕，大家都在新年的欢乐气氛中，享受着这个特别的夜晚。

Even without the traditional niangao, everyone enjoyed the special evening in the joyous atmosphere of the New Year.

梅和建站在一旁，会心地笑了。

Mei and Jian stood aside, sharing a knowing smile.

梅发现，信任和友情比完美的计划更有价值，而建学会了在组织事情时也要心细如发。

Mei discovered that trust and friendship are more valuable than a perfect plan, while Jian learned to be meticulous when organizing things.

这一晚，雪花轻轻飘落，洒在新华公立高中闪烁的灯光上，映出冬夜温暖的光辉。

That night, snowflakes gently fell, scattering over the twinkling lights of Xinhua Public High School, reflecting the warm glow of a winter night.

梅和建知道，这个新年，他们不仅成功地举办了活动，还收获了更深的友谊。

Mei and Jian knew that this New Year, they not only successfully held the event but also gained a deeper friendship.