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From the night sky, looking down, people in groups of three or five were heading in the same direction towards Ten Li Pu.
As the lights began to glow, under the bright moonlight, the radiant Lanterns emitted a warm red light, drawing more and more people in.
Gradually, on Lantern Street, the crowd grew larger. The once quiet Lanterns were now surrounded by an increasing number of people. Children, excited by the various Lanterns, tugged at their parents' hands.
“Dad, Mom, look! There are rabbits!”
“Yes, there are so many more ahead, all different kinds! Aren't they beautiful?”
“They're beautiful!” The child nodded eagerly like a chick pecking at grains.
Seeing them for the first time, he clapped his hands excitedly and struggled to climb into his father's arms. “Higher, higher! I can't see!”
Seeing his son so thrilled, the man felt that this trip was worthwhile. He grabbed the child's waist and lifted him onto his shoulders. “Son, can you see now?”
“Hehehe, it's beautiful! I want that dog one!”
“Alright then, Dad will give it a try. If I can't guess it, I'll buy it for you!”
As long as the child was happy, spending a little money was worth it.
Zhang Wuliang stood on the second floor of a restaurant by the street, overlooking the entire street. The crowd was growing larger, indicating the success of their Lantern Street event.
If so much manpower and resources were spent on promotion and it ended up being deserted, that would be quite disappointing.
However, it seemed they had already succeeded halfway. Turning around, he instructed the young people behind him: “You go and keep an eye on things. Today our Fellows from Ten Li Pu have worked hard; ensure their safety and don't let any bad people slip in.”
“Don't worry, village chief. With dozens of us taking turns on duty, no one will get through.”
A young man patted his chest confidently, assuring everyone without being arrogant. He quickly went downstairs to reconfirm and dispatched more personnel.
As the atmosphere grew increasingly lively, the residents of Ten Li Pu were also drawn in.
"I never thought Ten Li Pu would host Lantern Street," said a woman dressed in a Green Patterned Cloak, adorned with a Crabapple Silver Hairpin and wearing thick-soled white Fox Fur Cotton Boots, her expression one of surprise.
"Indeed, for a village, if we hadn't stumbled upon it, we would never have known such a unique place existed," replied a man with a refreshing voice, gazing at the woman with deep affection. His facial features were soft, lacking harshness and exuding warmth.
The woman's eyes sparkled, her lips curved into a smile, though her complexion was pale and frail, which only heightened the man's protective instincts.
"This is truly a wonderful place."
"If you like it here, we should stay longer," he suggested. The flowing streams, towering pines, and serene blue stone paths hidden at the foot of the mountains provided an ideal environment for her to recuperate.
With her delicate beauty and his gentle demeanor, they became a striking sight as they walked along Lantern Street.
This pair of beautiful people appeared in Ten Li Pu. Even though many wealthy individuals from Biqi Town and Linyi County resided here, their aura set them apart.
Zhang Wuliang stood by the window with a smile on his lips while keeping an eye on the street. This couple entered his line of sight.
Suddenly recalling the hint from Midnight Zhang Quanyong about selling houses—there was indeed a couple who didn’t seem local but had purchased a courtyard—he realized it must be them.
Zhang Wuliang took another look; just based on their demeanor, they were not someone he could easily approach.
However, he never expected that his ordinary village could attract such distinguished guests. Just thinking about it brought him joy.
After experiencing this sense of achievement time and again, Zhang Wuliang found himself unable to stop.
Far away in the capital, the Lantern Festival features an even greater variety of lanterns, bustling with activity and numerous games where one can win lanterns by solving riddles.
On Azure Dragon Street, the largest and most prosperous street in the capital, today it is filled with lively crowds. Lanterns hang high on both sides of the road, cascading down from the second floor of restaurants, creating a sea of fiery red.
Compared to the lanterns at Ten Li Pu, those here are larger, more exquisite, and offer much more enjoyment.
Each lantern has a red paper strip attached to it, inscribed with riddles.
"Don't miss out as you pass by! Come take a look and guess the riddles! If you get it right, you can take it home for free!"
"Look over here! We have all kinds of lanterns! Guess correctly and you can give one to your sweetheart! Hey, young man, would you like to take a look? How about giving one to this lady?"
In front of him, a young boy remained expressionless. When he looked at the girl, warmth radiated from his dark eyes as if melting anyone who met his gaze. The girl, with her faint dimples and lively big eyes, was not alluring in an experienced way but rather like a fragrant bud, bringing comfort to those around her.
Liu Qingxi blinked her eyes playfully in cooperation with the Boss and pointed at the largest lotus-shaped lantern above: "I want that one."
She referred to the biggest lantern adorned with layers of pink petals that appeared vividly realistic and was large enough for a person to embrace.
This was the largest one at the Boss's stall—a lotus lantern—crafted through complex processes and requiring many materials.
The Boss immediately beamed with delight, showering her with compliments: "This young lady truly has an eye for quality! This is the best one I have; it carries good meaning. If you guess it right, it's yours!"
He took down the riddle from above and loudly read its contents: "Seven Fairies fall in love with Dong Yong. Young man, can you guess?"
The Boss's voice resonated, and coupled with the riddle about Seven Fairies falling in love with Dong Yong, it attracted a crowd of young people.
At this age, who doesn't yearn for a love that breaks societal norms? Who doesn't harbor deep within them a beautiful longing for scholarly romance? It was precisely this riddle that drew them in.
At this moment, the Boss was extremely pleased: "Everyone, take a guess at who can figure out whose Lotus Lantern this is first."
Instantly, a group of people bowed their heads in deep thought. The Boss didn't provide any hints, leaving them somewhat confused about where to start guessing.
At that moment, a slender woman with slightly raised eyebrows and a captivating yet fierce appearance pushed through the crowd and rushed to the front: "Boss, what’s the riddle again? Please repeat it!"
The Boss repeated the riddle once more. The woman coldly scoffed, "This Lantern is mine. Whoever guesses it right, I’ll buy it." With a wave of her hand, she flaunted her wealth.
She paid no attention to the young people around her who were yearning for love; her disdainful expression was off-putting.
However, a few people recognized her and decided not to guess anymore, stepping back to watch the spectacle.
Liu Qingxi was quite speechless. How could there be such unreasonable people? It was simply ridiculous; if she wanted it, she should guess for herself.
"Yang Yichen, I want this one." She refused to give in. It was their first time out together playing this kind of game; there was no way she would let it go. She was determined to have it.
Yang Yichen found such a childish riddle easy to handle.
Taking her delicate hand in his, he smiled: "It must be yours, Boss. The answer is..."
From two people away, the arrogant girl suddenly widened her eyes and gazed over with fascination.
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