Although Chen Yuanzong wanted this lantern very much, he just couldn't remember the poem hanging underneath after trying for a long time.
He frowned and thought for a long time without saying a word.
Qi Tianyang finished a bowl of crispy noodles and felt relaxed all over. He put his arm on Chen Yuanzong's shoulder and asked simply, "Brother Yuanzong, can't you make it right? Then you can't take this beautiful koi lantern away."
Unexpectedly, Chen Yuanzong also couldn't match it, which made Qi Tianyang even happier.
He tilted his head to look at Zhou Jing'an standing beside him and asked, "Brother Zhou, can you guess the answer?"
After the painting incident, Qi Tianyang thought he had become much more familiar with Zhou Jing'an, so he changed his address and affectionately called him Brother Zhou.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone around looked at Zhou Jing'an, and Chen Yuanzong also turned to look at him.
Zhou Jing'an slowly reached out and picked up the hanging paper.
Jiang Ling handed the clean porcelain bowl to Luzhu who was following behind her. She turned around and looked at Zhou Jingan's profile, and was stunned for a moment.
Zhou Jing'an was wearing a dark blue cross-collared robe today. The collar and cuffs were embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns in silver thread. A wide brocade belt with auspicious cloud patterns of the same color was tied around his waist, outlining his sturdy waist and perfect proportions. He was wearing a thin dark-colored cloak, and his black hair was tied up and fixed with an exquisite jade crown, with a jade hairpin with flowing cloud patterns inserted horizontally.
He lowered his head slightly, his eyelashes were very long, casting a light shadow under his eyes, his thin lips were pursed to reveal a natural and healthy pink, his nose was high, his jawline was obvious, and his profile showed a sharpness.
Zhou Jing'an actually has some eyebrows that overshadow his eyes, and his temperament is cold and indifferent, so when viewed from the side he looks unapproachable.
He lowered his eyes to look at the poem written on the rice paper, his fingertips white and slender, and his voice as gentle as jade murmured: "White silk weaves it, and fine horses make five of it."
He frowned slightly, raised his head and gave them an apologetic smile: "I am not talented enough, I don't know."
When you turn his face to face, you will find that although Zhou Jing'an has eyebrows that cover his eyes, he has a pair of tender peach blossom eyes, which reduce his sharpness and add a bit of gentleness.
In addition, with the slight smile on his lips and his pleasant voice, it is not difficult to see that although Zhou Jing'an has a cold temperament, he is gentle and polite in his heart, and is very respectful in his dealings with others. It is indeed difficult not to have a good impression of him.
Zhou Jing'an turned around and saw Jiang Ling staring at him in a daze, her eyes sparkling like a sika deer in the morning, full of vitality.
She stared at him without blinking, as if stunned.
He smiled unconsciously and told everyone that he didn't know which line of the poem he should match.
In fact, he knew it, and the answer came to him after just two seconds of thinking.
But he had made a big splash in Jingui Garden today. He deliberately won fifty lanterns to ensure that he would win by chance among the ninety-nine lanterns, but he did not expect that the prize set by the boss would be so eye-catching.
Now Chen Yuanzong wanted this lantern, but he couldn't come up with a poem. It would be a bit inappropriate for him to come up with one so rashly.
It’s not that he was afraid of Chen Yuanzong, or didn’t want to offend the Chen family, but it was enough to make a splash once, and there was no need to do it again.
Jiang Ling came back to her senses, still a little dazed.
The male protagonist's face and figure... wow, it really makes people imagine a lot.
She silently asked in her heart, "Silly, if Zhou Jing'an lived in my previous life, that is, the world before me, would he be a top idol?"
Hu Hu looked at Zhou Jing'an's face carefully and answered uncertainly: "I don't know. I haven't had much contact with the host's world, nor have I met many people there. But the male protagonist is indeed the most handsome man Hu Hu has ever seen."
"Well, if you ask me, just based on this face, even if he is a idiot who can't do anything, he can be praised to the sky in the entertainment industry." Jiang Ling narrowed her eyes in thought, wondering if she could take the male protagonist with her when she returned to the original world. She should be able to make a lot of money as his agent.
Qi Tianyang was a little surprised: "Even Brother Zhou couldn't figure it out?" He turned to Boss Li and said, "Boss, your poem is too unconventional."
Chen Yuanzong was also a little disappointed, but then he let it go. Even Zhou Jing'an couldn't figure it out, so there was no need for him to worry about it.
If you want to give it as a gift to someone, just buy another one.
"This koi lantern is well-made and cleverly designed. It is indeed a fine product." Zhou Jing'an observed the lantern carefully and seemed to reveal some regret.
Jiang Ling raised her eyebrows. Zhou Jing'an likes this lantern?
Then why didn't he just say it directly?
Yes, Jiang Ling was sure that Zhou Jing'an knew how to write this poem. Besides the fact that she noticed his subtle emotions when she was staring at him in a trance just now, it was also because of her mysterious confidence in the male protagonist.
Please, he is the male lead!
How could there be something that the male protagonist doesn’t know?
But... since Zhou Jing'an couldn't get it himself, and he acted like he felt sorry for it, then she would act out a play, playing the role of a little follower or a little bootlicker who did everything possible to get the lantern because of a word from the person she liked.
As for whether he wants it or not?
Whatever, she didn't care whether he wanted it or not.
Since Sister Jiang has made a move, he has to accept it even if he doesn’t want it. Just hand over the favorability points obediently!
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① From "The Book of Songs·Zhongfeng·Ganmao":
The Jie (jié) Jie (gan) Gan (gān) Ma (máo) is in the suburbs of Xun (xùn)
Four good horses with white silk thread
How can you give that beautiful girl to me?
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The lonely and helpless are in Junzhidu
Susi Group's Good Horse Five
How can I give you that beautiful girl?
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The little ones are hanging flags in Jun City
Susi Zhuzhi Liangma Liuzhi
How can you tell that beautiful girl?
It means praising a virtuous person and expressing admiration. It can also be interpreted as a noble man trying to pay attention to a beautiful woman.
(Source: Luo Yuming's annotated version of The Book of Songs)
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