Chapter 367 Lantern Festival
Dusk is approaching.
Before the sun had completely set, the moon had already emerged from behind the mountains, as if urging the sun to set sooner so that it could take center stage.
Hefeng Town was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, unlike the frugal lifestyle of the past, with every household hanging colorful lanterns.
The vendors who usually close up shop early are not in a hurry today. They leisurely set up their stalls on both sides of the road and hang a few colorful lights on their stalls.
As a newly opened and popular restaurant, Xinglong Restaurant would naturally not close down at this time.
Colorful lanterns are hung high, making it as bright as day.
From the moment the restaurant opens for business during the day, the restaurant staff never stop working.
Wan Qiqi even went to help in the kitchen because she was too busy.
With Madam Tang and Xue Jiang present the other day, who would dare to question whether there's anything wrong with the food at Xinglong Restaurant?
Customers who used to frequent Bafanglaike Restaurant now have a different experience when they come to Xinglong Restaurant.
After they learned about the membership system, they all regretted not getting a membership when the restaurant opened, otherwise they would have received a discount on their meals.
Those who had signed up but almost had to withdraw due to the restaurant crisis should quickly secure their memberships and not let anyone steal them!
Of course, there is no possibility of theft.
Wan Qiqi had already made preparations to prevent theft and fake memberships.
After a busy day, business at the restaurant finally picked up when the street parade began.
Some of the more curious waiters at Xinglong Restaurant went to an empty private room on the second floor and peeked out to watch the performance downstairs.
The lion dance troupe was performing in the square, and you could see them from the private rooms of Xinglong Restaurant.
However, compared to that, the building of Bafanglaike has a better location.
Unfortunately, it was dark and desolate there at the moment.
Zhu Chengye had let Wan Qiqi out when there were fewer people around.
Since we've finally come across the Lantern Festival, we absolutely have to take my husband and son out for some fun.
Wan Qiqi was exhausted after an afternoon and had no desire to play. She dragged her heavy steps behind the child.
Because it was a holiday, Wan Qiqi didn't restrain the children, letting them play and eat as they pleased.
An'an walked over with the newly bought candied hawthorns, held them up in front of Wan Qiqi, and said, "Mom, eat!"
Wan Qiqi felt a warmth in her heart, reached out and patted An'an's head, and said with a smile, "If Mother doesn't eat, An'an will eat by herself!"
"No!" An'an shook her head and said seriously, "Mother wants to eat."
“Mother says that happiness should be shared. When An'an is happy, Mother is not happy, so An'an wants to share her happiness with Mother!”
Wan Qiqi had no idea how many strange principles she usually spoke, which were being used on her by the child. It seemed a little funny, yet also quite unique.
She didn't refuse An'an's request and took the candied hawthorn and took a bite.
The sweet and sour taste immediately filled her mouth, awakening her taste buds.
She felt as if the candied hawthorn really drove away her fatigue and made her feel energetic.
An'an stared intently at Wan Qiqi, as if trying to determine if what her mother had said was true.
When she saw the smile on Wan Qiqi's face, she grinned back, revealing two sweet dimples.
Before Wan Qiqi could react, An'an ran up to Pingping and the little monkey and said seriously, "I already told you that Mother would definitely like it. You lost, so you have to give me all your candy!"
Pingping reluctantly handed over the candy that was still not warm.
The little monkey was decisive, as if he would give in even if An An lost.
Wan Qiqi burst out laughing.
She couldn't help but sigh, "It's so good to be a child; you can be carefree."
Chen Yongnian returned from who-knows-where, holding a delicate silver hairpin in his hand, looking as if he were protecting a precious treasure.
He walked through the bustling crowd and stopped in front of Wan Qiqi, a bright smile on his face, as radiant as a dazzling firework.
"My lady, this is for you!" He carefully handed over the hairpin in his hand.
The crowd was noisy, and Chen Yongnian's voice was very soft, but every word reached Wan Qiqi's ears.
Under the glow of countless lights, the silver hairpin gleamed, and the carved hibiscus flower seemed to bloom in Chen Yongnian's hand.
For some reason, Wan Qiqi sensed a hint of confession in the air, and the corners of her mouth turned up so high that they almost reached the sky and were level with the bright moon.
"Put it on for me." She tried to remain calm, but her voice trembled slightly.
Chen Yongnian was taken aback, then carefully inserted the hairpin into Wan Qiqi's hair bun, saying, "I...I've never done this before. Tell me if it hurts!"
Wan Qiqi lowered her head slightly so that Chen Yongnian could better help her put on the hairpin.
"Ahem, it's inappropriate to hug and kiss in public."
Upon hearing the sound, Chen Yongnian's hand trembled, almost causing him to pull the hairpin off, but fortunately he managed to put it on securely without any problem.
"Second Brother, he and I are not unmarried men and women, but a proper married couple who have gone through a wedding ceremony. What's wrong with that?" Wan Qiqi leaned to the side, looking at the people behind Chen Yongnian.
Chen Yongnian immediately turned around and bowed to Wan Ziyan, "Second Brother."
“It would be improper to leave the pleasures of the boudoir in public,” Wan Ziyan said, nodding to Chen Yongnian.
"What's this? Second Brother has never seen anything worse!" Wan Qiqi said arrogantly.
She felt that if Wan Ziyan were placed in modern times, he would probably be an eyesore in no time.
Nowadays, not only are people showing their waists, legs, and arms, but men and women are also very open about it.
Let alone putting hairpins on girls, even kissing in public is not a strange thing.
"You've seen it?" Wan Ziyan asked in return, his tone stern.
Chen Yongnian also looked over.
Wan Qiqi suddenly realized that she had said the wrong thing.
In ancient times, nothing outrageous could possibly happen.
Even if there are any, they're mostly brothels!
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