lcionline Chapter 363 Zhang Gong Li Dai
Chapter 363 Zhang Gong Li Dai
Chapter 363
Bunch after bundle of fireworks soared into the sky, and the Kongming lanterns soared higher and higher. After about half a quarter of an hour, the fireworks display finally came to a close. Luo Shuiyao had stood up at some point and stood shoulder to shoulder with Ye Yunzhou. She was so absorbed in the beauty of the scene that she almost forgot about the other two people beside her.
Men are not as easily moved by these beautiful views as women.
At first, the man stared at the fireworks, his eyes filled with greed, secretly estimating how much money he had to spend on them. But after a while, he realized that they had nothing to do with him, and he felt bored. He turned his gaze back to the girl. Seeing the girl's face full of obsession and excitement, even standing on tiptoe to look at them reluctantly, the man's eyes turned and he immediately had an idea. When the sound of the fireworks gradually died down, the man looked at the excited girl, gently shaking his folding fan in his hand, and slowly said, "Cousin, do you like these fireworks?"
The woman, feeling relieved by the fireworks interrupting their argument, was unusually friendly towards him. Hearing the man's ambiguous words, she glanced at him suspiciously and asked, "What do you mean by that? Could it be that... you planned this fireworks display?"
Upon hearing this, the man smiled contentedly, his folding fan waving gently. He neither denied nor explained, simply saying, "As long as my cousin likes it, it's worth all my effort."
The girl was even more surprised. She looked the man up and down, her eyes filled with astonishment. She said, "Let's not even mention how much money it cost to prepare this fireworks display. Just the source of these fireworks is extremely difficult for ordinary people to find out. You're just the son of a merchant. How did you get these fireworks?"
When the girl mentioned "son of a merchant," a glint of gloom crossed the man's eyes. Fortunately, the night was dark, so the girl didn't notice. However, Luo Shuiyao, from her vantage point, caught a fleeting, cold glint in his eyes in the dim moonlight, and couldn't help but frown slightly.
After these few encounters, Luo Shuiyao felt that this man was definitely not a good person. If it were her, she would have avoided him long ago. No wonder the girl disliked him. Now it seemed that this man's actions seemed to have ulterior motives. However, since she didn't know the girl, how could she easily warn her? She was afraid that if she did, she would suspect her of ulterior motives.
The sinister look in the man's eyes flashed away so quickly that it was hard to catch. In the next instant, he smiled and said in a pretentious manner, "No matter how I got it, it's all a token of my love. If you like it, I'll pick it for you, even if it's a star in the sky."
The girl looked at him with sincerity, a complex expression in her eyes. He was her mother's nephew, and ever since he arrived at the mansion a month ago, he had claimed to have fallen in love with her at first sight. Her mother seemed to be trying to bring them together. Although she wasn't her biological mother, she had always treated her better than her own daughter. So, although she didn't like this cousin, she had to give him some face for her mother's sake.
For these reasons, she had never liked men like him, but she had to put up with him. However, everyone has a rebellious streak, and the more she felt this way, the deeper her dislike for him grew. Thinking of this, the girl sighed, wondering if she had truly held a deep prejudice against him. Perhaps this man truly had true feelings for her. With this thought, she couldn't help but feel a surge of guilt, and her tone softened. "Thank you, cousin."
The man reacted very quickly. Seeing her change of attitude, he realized that this had opened her heart. He was secretly delighted, but said, "It's windy and cold by the river. Let's go back quickly to avoid catching a cold."
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At the foot of a dirt slope in the distance, Ye Yi directed several Hidden Dragon Guards who were responsible for setting off fireworks. After asking them to clean up the scene, he waved his hand to signal them to leave.
He looked up at the sky, where a few faint lanterns still drifted, and he secretly sighed, feeling that he was a genius. Girls really love these romantic things, right? If Miss Luo saw how much effort her Du Si put into pleasing her, she would surely be touched. Although Du Si wasn't usually good at sweet talk, fortunately, he had me. He only needed to give a few words to make Miss Luo fall deeply in love with Du Si.
Ye Yi, who was feeling proud of himself, didn't know that he had spent so much money and energy, and had used up all his connections to get these rare items over the years, but in the end, they were given away for free to others and became a favor to others.
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Seeing that the girl was no longer as hot-tempered as before, and instead followed the man away with a somewhat sheepish expression, Luo Shuiyao couldn't help but smile. Girls, whether it was a thousand years ago or a thousand years from now, are always vulnerable to romance. Watching the two men walk away, Luo Shuiyao sighed inwardly, hoping the man was truly kind to her and wouldn't let her down.
Ye Yunzhou saw the wishful expression in her eyes. Following her gaze, he saw the two figures getting closer and closer, then gradually moving away, and whispered, "Do you like this scene too?"
Ye Yunzhou was also surprised by what had just happened. He hadn't expected that the woman, who initially had such a strong aversion to the man, would be so easily moved now. Seeing the lustful look in Luo Shuiyao's eyes, Ye Yunzhou felt a glimmer of hope: Was she also so easily satisfied? If that were the case...
Luo Shuiyao nodded and said, "Yes, such a beautiful scenery, coupled with the fireworks blooming in the sky, this feeling is really rare."
After saying this, she sighed again, "Although that man doesn't look very pleasing, he is a thoughtful person. Although I don't know much about him, I know that so many fireworks are not something that ordinary people can easily obtain. He can put so much thought into it, so I think, at least at this moment, he really likes the girl."
Luo Shuiyao was not only admiring the beautiful scenery before her, but more importantly, she was admiring the impulsive, passionate and sincere feelings between boys and girls.
Ye Yunzhou lowered his eyes and stared at her, his Adam's apple moving slightly, and said softly: "If you like, I will order people to set off more fireworks."
The reason these fireworks were so rare for others was because the raw materials used to make them were scarce. Because of this, most of the fireworks produced each year went to the palace and the residences of royal relatives and nobles. However, for him, obtaining them was not difficult at all.
Unexpectedly, after hearing what he said, Luo Shuiyao shook her head and refused, "This thing is not easy to make, and it is also a waste of time and money. It's romantic to watch others set off fireworks, but if I were to set them off myself, I would feel reluctant. So I won't bother."