The time is approaching the second watch, and the gorgeous fireworks push the hustle and bustle in the city to its peak.
The government office had posted a notice a long time ago, and after a few days of warm-up, with everyone's eager anticipation, the Mingzhou Wenbi Competition kicked off.
Famous talents from the past gathered together, including young talents in the literary world and veterans with long experience. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was Gangnam East-do's all-star game.
Each teahouse and restaurant has already sent their capable officers to sneak into Yanliu Lane. At this time, it is a competition to see who has the most complete news and whose reporter can run faster.
Ordinary people can only wait for the broadcast. Those who have the conditions will naturally go to watch the live broadcast.
On the wide canal, small flower boats took advantage of the evening breeze and rode the waves.
Their goal is the same.
The Wenbi venue is formed by several splendid high-rise boats, with lanterns hanging high and guests like clouds. The sound of people drinking and drinking can be heard from a distance.
After all, Chai Ruru and the others went out too late. Before they arrived at Yanliu Lane, the Dragon Palace on the Water had already left the shore.
Fortunately, the Chai family had everything, so they immediately took a speedboat from Jindu and headed straight for the destination.
In the river, there are small fishing boats hired by the government from time to time to salvage debris. It is said that there was something wrong with the force during the test of the martial arts competition venue during the day.
Despite many obstacles, Chai's clipper is extremely flexible.
Chai Jingyi personally took the helm and directed the crew to control the rotating shaft at the base of the mast. The clipper was in his hands like an arm.
This boat was a gift he received when he was ten years old. He has been fond of it since he was a child, and even gave it the nickname "Hanging Cloud Sail".
"Li Tai'an, tell me, is my [Cloud Sail] going to be faster or not?"
Chai Jingyi stood on the bow of the boat, suddenly filled with heroic spirit, and his voice became louder.
Li Tai'an was startled, glanced at the words on the mast, and asked in confusion: "Isn't your ship called the Flying Dutchman?"
Chai Jingyi broke through in one second, turned his head and said angrily: "Shut up! Don't mention that name!"
I remember that when Ning Yan first came to Chai Mansion, he was young and ignorant and admired Fang Caixue, and even coyly asked Ning Yan to help him give his beloved boat a more impressive name.
Ning Yan agreed wholeheartedly, and said generously that even the inscription was rounded.
Chai Jingyi has been looking forward to it for a long time.
Who would have thought that when the white cloth on the mast was pulled back, it would be this wretched name engraved on it, which cannot be wiped off!
Chai Jingyi's eyes darkened and he fainted. Later, when he saw Ning Yan, he didn't have a good expression.
It was a wrong payment after all!
But even though he usually hated Ning Yan and wanted him to get out of the Chai family, when Ning Yan really disappeared, he couldn't be happy.
Chai Jingyi glanced at the resolute figure leaning against the boat and sighed unnoticeably.
If only that bastard was here, eldest sister wouldn't have to be so tired...
"What are you thinking about?"
Chai Jingyi woke up suddenly and saw Li Tai'an's face close in front of him, and he distanced himself with a look of disgust.
"I'm wondering where Ning Yan died."
Li Tai'an glanced at him suspiciously and exclaimed: "It's a good thing you're a man."
"What do you mean?"
"Your expression just now looked like the kind of little lady who hates because of love." Li Tai'an shook his head and said, "It seems that your feelings for Brother Ning are very complicated."
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
Chai Jingyi's eyes widened, and he raised his fists to fight him.
"Okay, okay, I'm just kidding because I'm afraid you'll be nervous." Li Taian dodged and replied, "Speaking of which, we'll be competing later, are you ready?"
Chai Jingyi paused and slowly put away the expression on his face.
Since Ning Yan's whereabouts could not be found, Chai Mingyuan finally decided to let Chai Jingyi compete.
He used to attach great importance to the number of places in literary competitions. Young people like to be in the limelight.
Until I heard the news brought back by Li Tai'an, this quota became a hot potato.
Some people don't want to see Chai go further, so they will naturally make more trouble in the competition. Chai Jingyi also knows that this matter may not go well.
There is always someone who wants to be the clown, why can't it be him?
Anyway, his reputation in Mingzhou City has long been ruined.
Chai Jingyi has already made up his mind to go in and smash it up later, and just wait until the competition is over.
The venue is getting closer and closer, and the light of the lanterns gradually illuminates everyone's faces, with different expressions.
Chai Ruru suddenly raised her head and said, "Let's go."
"Then I'll ask the guys to find a place to dock."
"No need."
Chai Ruru came to Chai Jingyi and the others almost in the blink of an eye, picked up their collars, and swung them onto the boat one at a time. Then she jumped up and flipped the boat, which was more than ten feet high, effortlessly.
"Ahhhhhhhhh!"
A burst of screams pierced the sky, and Chai Jingyi felt that the world was spinning before his eyes. Just when he thought he was about to be thrown to death by his own sister, a gentle force suddenly lifted him up from his shoulders. Fortunately, he landed on the boat without any danger. Li Tai'an was a little better. He suppressed the whole process and didn't make a sound, but his face was livid. However, he couldn't hold it in even after taking a few steps. He leaned against the wall and retched.
The strong feeling of weightlessness just now was really exciting.
Seeing that the two young men's feet were too weak to stand up, Chai Ruru turned around and walked directly to the literary competition venue with an expressionless face.
"Sister, wait for me."
Chai Jingyi struggled to get up, kicked his legs twice and refused to obey, and even bumped into Li Tai'an.
Chai Ruru did not stop, but gradually disappeared at the end of the corridor.
Chai Jingyi's face changed as he thought of a certain possibility.
Could it be that she wants to resist this on her own...
"Sister!"
"Stop screaming, you're fucking holding my leg down!"
……
The top floor of the boat.
The layout here obviously took a lot of thought. With the help of several top-notch boats, the same venue actually covers the scenery of the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. When walking around, there are pavilions and pavilions for resting, as well as small bridges and flowing water.
To cultivate sentiment, even the tables and chairs are quite elegant, highlighting an elegant and unique look.
It doesn't look like a competition venue, but like a private garden.
The venue is roughly divided into three areas, one is where the players sit for competitions, one is where accompanying relatives and friends rest, and the other is a special audience stand.
After spending so much money, I have to invest in selling tickets to get my blood back.
The singing and dancing gradually dispersed, and as the courtesans invited to perform left the stage, everyone in the venue turned their attention back to the few nobles seated on the high platform.
These are all heavyweights.
There was a lot of writing during the trial of Mingzhou, Yu Huai, the salt and iron transshipment envoy of Jiangnan East Road, and...
The former bachelor of Longtuge is now the president of Heshan Academy, Ruan Ming.
As for long history joining the army, magistrates and counties from all over the country frequently mention it.
However, those noble people were chatting and laughing in a low-key manner, which made many young people who hoped to attract their attention a little anxious.
This is a good opportunity to reach the sky in one step.
The wealthy country squires on the viewing platform thought the same thing, but they were afraid of saying the wrong thing, so they had to be careful to find the opportunity.
Just when the atmosphere was becoming deserted, a young girl entered the room, causing a commotion again.