The way the little yellow duck strolls back and forth on the frying pan perfectly mirrors our tendency to endlessly dwell on our worries and wear ourselves out in self‑doubt. Don’t keep reheating your anxieties over and over—don’t let yourself get burned by the heat of worry.

Everyone, please take good care of yourselves and stop beating yourselves up—no more internal friction!

For the assembly process, first thread the small end of the long rod through the large hole in the base, then pass the longitudinal gear along the inner edge of the oval-shaped cavity—make sure the gear is securely seated (aligned with the notch on the long rod). Next, slide the long rod through the smaller hole in the base and secure it with the retaining disc. After that, insert the short rod through the pre‑drilled hole at the top and fit the transmission gear into the base—just ensure the two gears mesh properly. None of these steps require any glue whatsoever. As for the top structure, simply assemble it in sequence, following the design where the little yellow duck appears to be treading atop the hot frying pan. In all likelihood, you won’t need to use any glue throughout the entire process. If the little yellow duck feels that certain parts are a bit loose, you’re free to decide whether or not to apply glue to secure them—but personally, I don’t think it’ll be necessary.

Finally, as we step into the new year, I wish everyone smooth sailing in all endeavors, success in every venture, and endless good fortune! May you always remain invincible!