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I changed into a carefully selected Moonlight White Dress, chuckling softly as I turned to the maid, Cui'Er, beside me and said, "It seems some people will be disappointed."
Cui'Er smiled slightly, a glimmer of pride in her eyes. "Miss is truly insightful."
I nodded slightly, my gaze drifting to the bustling crowd outside. It was the Shangyuan Festival, and the streets were adorned with colorful decorations.
Cui'Er emerged from the inner room, holding a delicate Rabbit Lantern. I smiled at my reflection in the bronze mirror, my tone laced with anticipation.
With the lantern in hand, Cui'Er followed closely behind me. "Let’s go join the festivities," I said as I stood up and adjusted my dress.
"Miss, everything is ready. Tonight's Hua Deng is made by you personally; it will surely stand out," she replied as I took the Hua Deng from her hands. We made our way through the throngs of people toward the west of the city.
The Lantern Market in the west was indeed as lively as rumored. Various Hua Dengs dazzled in abundance, transforming the entire street into a scene of cheers and excitement:
【666, this operation is too impressive】
A confident smile crept onto my face.
As night fell and the lanterns lit up, the streets were alive with movement and laughter. The array of Hua Dengs illuminated the street as brightly as day.
"[ Bullet Screen ] High-energy warning ahead! Qiao Zhi'an has appeared!"
"[ Bullet Screen ] The female lead's halo is on! Encountering the male lead, starting a romantic journey!"
"[ Bullet Screen ] Get ready for dog food! Sweet warning ahead!"
"Miss, look over there; isn't that Mr.Qiao?" Cui'Er pointed to a man in a moon-white long robe not far away.
I followed her gaze and indeed saw Qiao Zhi'an.
" Mr.Qiao," I called softly. Upon hearing my voice, he turned to look at me, surprise flickering in his eyes.
" Ms. Du," he nodded slightly, responding politely.
"What a coincidence to meet you here, Mr.Qiao," I said feigning surprise, wearing a perfectly timed smile.
"Yes, quite a coincidence," Qiao Zhi'an replied with an unchanged tone, secretly amused by how concerned these online viewers were. However, they were right; Qiao Zhi'an had indeed made an appearance. Clad in white garments and exuding warmth like jade, he stood beneath a lush willow tree, engaging in cheerful conversation with several friends.
“Go, female lead! Win over the male lead!”
“Waiting to see the evil female supporting character get slapped in the face!”
The comments from modern netizens reminded me of the purpose of my visit.
I casually glanced at the lantern in his hand and asked, “The lantern of Young Master Qiao is truly beautiful. Where did you buy it?”
Qiao Zhi'an looked at the lantern and replied nonchalantly, “It was a gift from a friend.”
As I walked past him with my own lantern, I gently swayed it, causing the riddle inscribed on its surface to catch Qiao Zhi'an's eye.
He paused slightly, his gaze shifting to me with a hint of surprise.
“ Ms. Du, may I accompany you in admiring the lanterns?”
“Here it comes! The male lead is at ten o'clock!”
“Win over the male lead! Step towards the peak of life!”
I noticed that standing next to Qiao Zhi'an was a man in a blue robe—his friend, Li Zixuan. “Since we both have lanterns, how about we solve some riddles together?”
Qiao Zhi'an readily agreed. Thus, we strolled side by side along the brightly lit street, sometimes discussing the riddles and other times reciting poetry.
I subtly showcased my talent and intelligence, and Qiao Zhi'an nodded lightly, saying, “ Ms. Du is indeed quick-witted.”
“Oh my! So sweet! So sweet!”
“The female lead is amazing! She has successfully caught the male lead's attention!”
“Waiting for the male lead to confess!”
I glanced at the comments floating by and couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. The netizens were quite amusing.
“Young Master Qiao, please go ahead.” I slightly turned to the side and gestured for him to proceed.
Qiao Zhi'an smiled humbly and waved his folding fan, saying, “ Ms. Du overpraises me; I only know a little.” As he spoke, his gaze fell upon a nearby stall displaying intricate lantern riddles. Qiao Zhi'an gestured for me to choose first.
After a moment of contemplation, I approached a lantern adorned with plum blossoms and read aloud the riddle: “Wall Corner Plum, Blooming Alone in the Cold. Remote Knowledge Is Not Snow, for there is Subtle Fragrance Arrives! For there is Subtle Fragrance Arrives.” (Guess a character.)
I pretended to think for a moment before smiling brightly and answering, “It’s the character ‘plum’ .”
The old man nodded approvingly and handed me the lantern, saying, “You are indeed clever, young lady.”
Qiao Zhi'an walked over to a lantern painted with a landscape scene and studied the riddle on it. After a moment, he smiled slightly and declared loudly, “The answer to this riddle is ‘rivers and mountains’.”
I continued to solve several Lantern Riddles with ease, drawing the attention of the onlookers. After a moment of contemplation, I declared, "The riddle is 'A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step,' which corresponds to a Cheng Yu."
I immediately answered, "It's 'Step by Step.'"
The vendor took down the Hua Deng and handed it to Qiao Zhi'an. "Young Master, you have a keen eye!"
Qiao Zhi'an accepted the Hua Deng and turned to give it to me. " Ms. Du, this Hua Deng is a gift for you."
I took the lantern and turned to look at Qiao Zhi'an, only to find him watching me with great interest, a hint of admiration in his eyes. My heart swelled with joy; it seemed my performance had successfully caught his attention.
In the subsequent Lantern Riddles, I continued to respond effortlessly, prompting cheers from the crowd around us.
" Bullet Screen: As expected of our heroine, knowledge is power!"
" Bullet Screen: Qiao Zhi'an is clearly captivated by her!"
I stole a glance at Qiao Zhi'an and noticed that his gaze toward me indeed held more admiration and curiosity.
In the following rounds, Qiao Zhi'an also guessed several Lantern Riddles correctly with ease. I offered timely compliments, my tone infused with just the right amount of praise, and my eyes conveyed genuine admiration. This made Qiao Zhi'an's gaze toward me deepen with intrigue and respect.
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