Chapter 103 The Eve of the Wedding: A Grand Fireworks Extravaganza
Chapter 103 The Eve of the Wedding: A Grand Fireworks Extravaganza
Wu You found the four people drinking tea in a side hall in front of the villa.
"Why are you all drinking tea here? I've been looking for you for ages."
Seeing that Wu You had come alone, Guan Hemeng asked, "Miss Wu, why are you alone? Where is Xiao Yong?"
“Xiao Yong said it was too noisy here and she wanted to stay with Sister A-Mian a little longer, so I came out by myself first.”
"Huahua, Sister A-Mian accepted your gift and asked me to convey her thanks to you."
"As long as she's happy."
"Oh, right, I also told Sister A-Mian, and she said we can wander around the resort and enjoy the scenery. Come on, let's go together."
"Really? Let's go, let's go right away."
Fang Duobing was very agitated and stood up to leave. Although this was the former residence of his master Li Xiangyi and Shan Gudao, it now belonged to other people, so it wasn't appropriate to go in directly.
Nanfeng also stood up and silently followed behind the two.
"Huahua, Brother Guan, are you two going together?"
"I won't go. I'll wait for Xiao Yong here, in case she can't find me when she comes out."
Although Guan Hemeng was also very curious about the old site of Sigumen, she still felt that waiting for Xiao Yong was more important.
"Li Lianhua, why don't you come with us? You've been drinking tea here for quite a while now, it must be getting boring."
Before Li Lianhua could speak, Fang Duobing offered his advice.
"Yes, let's go together, Huahua. Maybe the scenery inside is quite nice. It wouldn't hurt to take a look."
Wu You stepped forward and grabbed Li Lianhua's sleeve.
“Dr. Li, why don’t you come along too? I’ll just wait here by myself. This villa looks quite large, and I imagine it will take Miss Wu and Young Master Fang some time to explore it. With you by my side, you can handle any emergencies.”
Guan Hemeng also tried to persuade him.
Nanfeng: Maybe I should say a few words of advice, otherwise I'll seem like a loner. Never mind, I'm just a guard, I won't say anything more.
"Whether I go or not, it's a trivial matter. Since everyone says so, I'll go along."
Li Lianhua stood up as Wu You pulled her sleeve, and the four of them walked away into the distance.
"Hua Hua, I heard you've been to Si Gu Men before. Do you know any scenic spots there?"
Wu You gave Li Lianhua a sly smile.
"Really? Li Lianhua really came to Sigu Gate? How come I didn't know? Tell me quickly, tell me about my master's favorite place."
Fang Duobing was startled by Wu You's words, and instantly felt that Li Lianhua was much more approachable.
Looking at Wu You's sly smile, Fang Duobing's excited eyes, and Nanfeng's calm yet somewhat interested expression, Li Lianhua felt a sense of helplessness.
He could only go along with Wu You's words and say, "I came here once a few years ago. A long time has passed, and I've forgotten almost everything. The scenery inside has also changed."
The implication is that I don't want to say you've come to the wrong person.
"It's alright, it's alright."
Fang Duobing waved his hand: "Of the few of us here, you're the only one who's ever been to Sigumen. If we don't ask you, who else can we ask? We'll remember whatever we can."
"You really want to know?"
"Let me think about it."
Fang Duobing nodded vigorously.
"Think about it."
Wu You nodded gently.
"think."
The south wind nodded slightly.
"So all you asked me to come out with you was to guide you through the Four Gates?"
Wu You nodded. "You're the one I know best. Who else could it be but you?"
“I wasn’t thinking about it at all, and I didn’t know about it at all.”
Fang Duobing quickly clarified.
“No,” Nanfeng echoed.
"I should have known better than to come."
Li Lianhua felt some regret.
"How can we manage without you? Come on, where should we go first?"
Wu You didn't give Li Lianhua any chance to go back, and directly grabbed Li Lianhua's arm and walked forward.
"Is the martial arts training hall okay? I heard that Li Xiangyi goes there to practice martial arts for several hours every day."
"Okay, okay, whatever you say."
“Alright, I’ll also take a look at my master’s training hall and see if there are any differences between it and the one at Tianji Manor.”
"it is good."
The group of four gradually walked away into the distance.
As night fell, everyone gathered in the courtyard to cool off and digest their food.
Besides Li Lianhua and her group, those present included Qiao Wanmian, Xiao Zijin, Fobi Baishi, and several martial arts figures from various sects who came to offer their congratulations.
Many small square tables were set up in the courtyard, some for one person, and others for groups of two or three people chatting.
Wu You saw Yun Biqiu again. He wondered if the poison he had used last time was still there. Should he try to use it again?
Today was another day I felt like killing someone.
Wu You, Qiao Wanmian, and Su Xiaoyong sat together, their three heads huddled together, whispering amongst themselves.
"Sister Qiao, tomorrow is your wedding day. Have you prepared everything?"
“Zijin said I don’t need to worry about these things, so I guess he’s already prepared.”
"Sister A-Mian, starting tomorrow you will be a married woman. Come on, let's toast with tea instead of wine, to your last day of being single."
Wu You raised his teacup, gesturing for the two of them to pick it up.
"single?"
"The last day?"
Qiao Wanmian and Su Xiaoyong didn't understand.
"It means that you are not married yet, you are single, but after your wedding tomorrow, you will no longer be a member of our single aristocracy."
"There's such a saying?"
"Not entirely. If two people are mutually attracted or engaged, they are no longer single."
"Oh, I understand now. The three of us are all single now, but starting tomorrow, Sister Qiao won't be anymore. Come on, let's have a toast."
Su Xiaoyong also picked up her teacup.
"Sister A-Mian?"
"Okay, how about I switch it to drinks?"
Qiao Wanmian made the suggestion.
"No thanks, I can't drink it, it's too spicy."
Wu You quickly refused.
Alcohol smells really good, but it doesn't taste good at all.
"The villa has peach blossom wine that's perfect for women. It tastes great, with almost no spiciness. Would you like to try some?"
The resort is there to entertain guests from all over the world, so naturally, it has prepared a variety of fine wines.
"Want some? My grandpa and Brother Guan won't let me touch it at home."
Su Xiaoyong was also somewhat tempted.
"Then have some, just to taste it."
Since both of them were in the mood, Wu You didn't want to spoil the fun.
Seeing that the two had agreed, Qiao Wanmian beckoned to the maid beside her and gave the order.
The maid acknowledged and left.
Before long, a maid brought up three jugs of peach blossom wine on a tray.
"You guys should try it."
Wu You looked at the small pot, which, including the wine jug, probably didn't even weigh a pound, but it was exquisite and beautiful in appearance.
Upon opening the stopper, a faint fragrance of peach blossoms mixed with the aroma of wine wafted into Wu You's nose.
"It smells pretty good."
Wu You drank the water in her cup in one gulp, then poured the peach blossom wine into her teacup. The pale pink color was quite pretty.
"Wu You, you should try it, this peach blossom wine is really delicious."
Having already tasted it, Su Xiaoyong quickly recommended it.
"I'll try it."
Wu You picked up the glass and took a small sip. There was almost no spiciness, but rather a strong peach blossom aroma. The taste was similar to fruit wine, only without the sweetness of fruit wine.
If I had to describe it, it's similar to a cocktail, except it tastes pretty good.
"It's really good."
Wu You finished his drink in a few gulps and poured himself another cup.
"Come on, let's have a toast. Let's find a chance to drink together like this in the future."
"Cheers, may our friendship last forever, and may the years be peaceful and serene."
"Cheers! I'll also say one: wishing my family and friends good health and happiness."
"Boom."
The three teacups collided, spilling the wine inside, which mixed together and then fell back into the three teacups.
The three men exchanged a smile and then drank their wine in one gulp.
After drinking for a while, in high spirits, Su Xiaoyong nudged Wu You with her elbow.
"Wu You, didn't you say you were going to set off fireworks for Sister Qiao tonight to celebrate her wedding tomorrow? Where are the fireworks? I didn't see any."
"I forgot, thank goodness you reminded me."
Wu You said she really forgot, since she rarely drank alcohol before, but this peach blossom wine was really delicious and not intoxicating. If it weren't for the aroma of alcohol, Wu You would have drunk it like milk tea.
Wu You reached into her purse, took out a string of bells, and started shaking it.
Nanfeng, who was sitting next door drinking tea with Li Lianhua and the others, stood up and walked outside.
This little bell was arranged by Wu You and Nan Feng. In situations where it's not appropriate to speak or Wu You doesn't want to call out, even if Nan Feng is present, Wu You will shake the little bell, and Nan Feng will come over.
Wu You had arranged it with Nanfeng beforehand; as soon as the little bell rang, Nanfeng would go outside to move the fireworks.
Li Lianhua and Fang Duobing naturally knew what Wu You was going to do, and they both looked in this direction.
After a while, Nanfeng led a dozen or so servants from the manor to carry the fireworks over and place them in the courtyard, some distance away from the crowd.
There was a small pond in between, so there shouldn't be any danger.
Those present were all talking amongst themselves, watching the group.
"Master Xiao, are you going to set off fireworks? But these fireworks are supposed to be set off tomorrow, why today?"
"Yeah yeah."
Yes, that's right.
"It's been a long time since I've seen fireworks. The last time was on New Year's Eve."
"My daughter loves fireworks, it's a pity I couldn't bring her."
Xiao Zijin stood up and bowed to everyone: "The fireworks I prepared are to be set off tomorrow. It seems that the people below have made a mistake. I will ask them now."
Just as Xiao Zijin was about to ask, she saw Nanfeng walk over from that direction and go to Wu You's side.
"Master, the fireworks are all ready. Shall we set them off now?"
Seeing this, Xiao Zijin said to the people around her, "It seems that someone prepared this for A-Mian alone. Let's just watch quietly."
He then sat back down in his seat.
Wu You looked at Qiao Wanmian beside her.
"Sister A-Mian, are you ready to watch the fireworks?"
“I’m ready.” Qiao Wanmian nodded.
As Wu You stood up to leave her seat, she tripped for some reason. Fortunately, Nan Feng, who was next to her, caught her, preventing her from falling.
Li Lianhua, who had been watching this side, stood up. After seeing that Wu You had regained his footing, she withdrew her foot that had been halfway out.
This wine doesn't make you drunk, so how did I get drunk?
Wu You shook his head and simply stood still.
"Gentlemen."
Wu You clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.
Seeing that everyone's eyes were on them, Wu You spoke up.
"My name is Wu You. To celebrate Qiao Wanmian and Xiao Zijin's wedding tomorrow, I have specially prepared these fireworks as a gift."
"The fireworks are about to start, so everyone should cover all the teapots and wine pots first, and finish the tea and wine in your cups so that nothing gets left in them and we can't drink it later."
"If you find the sound a bit loud, you can stand further away."
After everyone had put the lids on their teapots and wine jugs, Wu You said to Nanfeng, "We can begin."
Nanfeng nodded and shouted to the person left behind by the fireworks pile: "Light it."
Everyone's attention was drawn to that direction. At that moment, Nanfeng opened a transparent umbrella and held it over the heads of the three people.
"this......"
Su Xiaoyong was curious about the umbrella that suddenly appeared above her head.
A sharp whistling sound rang in my ears, and a dazzling firework bloomed in the night sky, like a blossoming flower, dispelling the darkness and adding a touch of brilliant color to the tranquil night.
Su Xiaoyong also stopped talking.
As the fireworks continued to burst open, the entire sky was illuminated. They were like countless stars adorning the night sky, twinkling with dazzling light.
The fireworks are a riot of colors: red like fire, yellow like gold, blue like the sea, and green like grass. They intertwine to create a series of beautiful pictures.
Each firework is like a masterpiece of nature, unique and dazzling. As the fireworks bloom, their light illuminates everything around them, as if a dazzling starlight has been sprinkled on earth.
The fireworks came in all shapes and sizes; some resembled blooming flowers, others fluttering butterflies, and still others cascaded down like waterfalls.
Everyone present was captivated by the beautiful scenery. Even when dust and pieces of paper fell from time to time, they simply brushed them aside and continued watching.
Wu You noticed that compared to the fireworks Nan Feng bought, the boxes Wu You found in the old house were not only more colorful, but also had more diverse and beautiful shapes.
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Xiao Zijin: It's been so long since my wedding with A-Mian, it's been several chapters already, and they still won't let me get married to her. Can't we set off the fireworks later?
Wu You: Sister A-Mian, look at Master Xiao. I specially prepared this for your wedding with him, but he not only doesn't appreciate it, but also talks about people like this. It seems that he can't stand anyone being good to you. In other words, he can't stand you being good to him.
Xiao Zijin: Don't talk nonsense. ヽ(`⌒′メ)ノ
Su Xiaoyong: (Very quietly) Really? I didn't see it.
Qiao Wanmian: Zijin, the wedding is tomorrow. What's wrong with Youyou setting off fireworks for us today? Don't be so petty.
Wu You: (?′?`?)*??*
Xiao Zijin: (●—●)
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