At that moment, a hydrangea fell into the crowd, which included men and women, young and old.
Some tried to snatch the embroidered ball into their arms, while others threw it away. The ball flew up and down, sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right.
The crowd ran around and jostled each other.
There were also quite a few onlookers watching the excitement, occasionally throwing the embroidered ball higher into the air.
Ali didn't care, but Chow Tai Fook was extremely nervous.
Among the crowd were Zhou Dafu's servants and young men. If the embroidered ball was snatched by someone he didn't like, he would subtly shake his head.
The servants would swarm forward and knock the embroidered ball out of his hand.
Ah Li picked up the tea and took a sip, only to find that the embroidered ball had not yet been caught, and the incense stick had already burned more than halfway.
Zhou Dafu kept looking around, subtly shaking his head. Even the person he had arranged was knocked away as soon as he touched the embroidered ball.
Zhou Dafu also looked at the incense stick and found that it was only half-burned. He even wanted to go up and blow on it.
A gust of wind came, and the embers of the incense stick flickered.
The hustle and bustle downstairs was like boiling water, constantly churning.
Every time the embroidered ball was tossed into the air, it was accompanied by gasps of surprise and anticipation.
Just then, a figure suddenly leaped out from the crowd and grabbed the embroidered ball into his arms.
Then, when he landed, he handed the embroidered ball to a man next to him.
The incense stick burned out at that moment, and the gong was struck.
Chow Tai Fook was frozen in shock. Someone had caught the embroidered ball and was going to marry his beloved daughter?
No!
The crowd downstairs pushed the person holding the embroidered ball towards the restaurant entrance.
The man held the embroidered ball, his expression unchanged. He looked at the person who had just given him the ball.
The man then said, "I've seen that woman; she's quite beautiful. Brother, you've come to the Central Plains; it's a good opportunity to settle your life's most important matter."
Zhou Dafu adjusted his breathing, turned around, and said to Ali, "My dear girl, if you don't like it, Daddy supports you in running away from the arranged marriage."
Ah Li chuckled softly, then took Zhou Dafu's arm and said, "Silly Daddy, how could I let you become a person who breaks his promise?"
Zhou Dafu almost burst into tears. It was all because of his worries that he had so hastily arranged for a marriage proposal by throwing a bridal bouquet.
Soon, Zhou Dafu led Ali downstairs to look at the man holding the embroidered ball.
The man was tall and imposing, with deep and distinct facial features. His aura was like that of a lion in the wilderness, exuding a powerful presence that was impossible to ignore.
Ahri's eyes flashed. Hmm, this person seems to be a high-quality man in this world.
Chow Tai Fook still looked down on it, saying that it was just a big guy who looked strong and powerful, but was probably all bark and no bite.
This man is Shen Zhiyuan, the lord of Flying Eagle Fortress beyond the Great Wall. He has come to find Zhou Dafu.
Unexpectedly, Chow Tai Fook was throwing a bridal bouquet to choose a husband.
Shen Zhiyuan's younger brother, Shen Zhixing, was still complaining about how bad Chow Tai Fook was, how unreliable it was, and how pitiful his daughter was, and how she must not want to be there, or was even crying.
Shen Zhiyuan noticed Ah Li sitting on the second floor. She didn't seem to be struggling at all and even had the leisure to eat fruit.
Furthermore, Chow Tai Fook kept subtly shaking his head and occasionally glancing at the incense stick.
Shen Zhiyuan laughed; this father and daughter were really interesting.
When Shen Zhixing saw Shen Zhiyuan smile, he mistakenly assumed that Shen Zhiyuan had taken a liking to the young lady on the second floor.
So, Shen Zhixing snatched the embroidered ball, and guessing that the incense stick was about to go out, he stuffed the embroidered ball into the hands of Shen Zhiyuan, his elder brother.
Shen Zhiyuan, holding the embroidered ball, called out, "Uncle Zhou."
Zhou Dafu said with great disdain, "Why are you calling me Uncle? Don't call me that. Call me Master Zhou."
Some onlookers shouted, "Master Zhou, someone has caught the embroidered ball, when will the wedding take place?"
Zhou Dafu said, "I'll choose an auspicious day and then hold the wedding banquet."
At this moment, Shen Zhiyuan took out a jade pendant and said, "Uncle Zhou, it's me."
When Zhou Dafu saw the jade pendant, he looked at Shen Zhiyuan again, then said with his mouth slightly open, "You are Shen... no, let's go back and talk."
Zhou Dafu grabbed Ali with one hand and Shen Zhiyuan with the other, saying to everyone, "Today is a joyous occasion for my family! Zhou Family Restaurant is offering half-price food and drinks! I'll be taking my future son-in-law home now!"
As Zhou Dafu spoke, he pulled Shen Zhiyuan and Ali back together.
Shen Zhixing, holding the hand of a small child draped in a black cloak, followed along.
When they returned to the Zhou residence, Zhou Dafu's smile was as bright and passionate as a peach blossom in spring.
He had completely forgotten that his wife had once made a childhood betrothal promise to her best friend, though it was just a joke at the time.
But now, seeing Shen Zhiyuan's elegant demeanor and dignified appearance, Zhou Dafu's satisfaction was palpable.
"Where are your parents? They haven't been in touch much these past few years. Look at me, if it weren't for that jade pendant, I really wouldn't have recognized you."
Chow Tai Fook had tea served and invited Ah Li to sit down as well.
Shen Zhiyuan said, "My parents are traveling and enjoying themselves. Their return date is uncertain, and I don't know where they are now."
Zhou Dafu had seen too many people earlier, so he didn't mention Shen Zhiyuan's identity in front of others.
As everyone knows, Flying Eagle Fortress is very famous, and the lord of Flying Eagle Fortress is highly sought after. Many people want to form alliances with Flying Eagle Fortress through marriage or cooperation.
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