Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1148 - 585: Youthful Thoughts_2

"Well... it’s fine." Shen Qian seemed to hesitate for a moment before saying, "But, Manman, if you only know one or two lines, it doesn’t count."

"How could I possibly only know one or two lines." Lian Manman raised her eyebrows, thinking, Fatty has acknowledged her as his teacher, so now she has a perfect reason to no longer call Fatty as Brother Xiao Jiu.

Shen Qian saw Lian Manman raise her eyebrows and put on a humble, willing-to-learn appearance.

"Manman, since you know it, recite it for me to hear."

"The title of this poem is ’The Brocade Screen Chronicles’..." Lian Manman began to recite fluently.

Green Jade Table Lantern Night

The east wind brings a thousand blossoms at night,

Blows them down, with stars falling like rain.

On the road, scent fills from bejeweled steeds and carved carriages.

The sound of phoenix flutes stirs, jade goblets turn under light,

Throughout the night, fish and dragons dance.

Language possesses its unique charm, and the scenery before her eyes matched the essence of the poem so well, Lian Manman couldn’t help but be enthralled by the beauty of the scenery and the meaning of the poem...

Swallowtails snow willow gold thread,

Laughter and whispers, hidden fragrance travels.

Among the crowd...

Upon reaching here, Lian Manman suddenly noticed Shen Qian’s peculiar expression, causing her heart to stir and instinctively halt her recitation.

At this moment, Shen Qian wasn’t looking at the lantern market below but was facing away from outside the tower, watching her. That pair of slightly squinting eyes, a smile at the corners of his mouth made him anything but a mere puppy; he was clearly a little fox.

A little fox with calculative eyes, successful schemes, and a smug demeanor.

Shen Qian waited for a while, not hearing a continuation, so he continued himself.

Searched thousands of times among the crowd,

Suddenly turning around, that person was,

In the dim light.

Lian Manman squinted her eyes and looked at Shen Qian. She had forgotten that this poem, although the poet himself intended to convey his upright stance and political aspirations, was often interpreted by later generations as lovers meeting on January’s night, with various derivations, all inevitably involving love.

This guy Fatty Shen, did he deliberately coax her into reciting this poem? Otherwise, how did he initially say he only remembered one line, but later continued so smoothly?

Did she mistake the little fox for a little puppy?

Lian Manman’s expression became increasingly dangerous.

Shen Qian also looked at Lian Manman, his eyes reflecting the lantern light, bright and moist, glinting with expectation, smugness, and a little nervousness.

Lian Manman stretched out her hand...

"Manman, Xiao Jiu, why are you still here?" Wu Lang suddenly came around from the other side of the tower, exclaimed in surprise. He had been chasing the dragon dance with Xiao Qi and others and realized for quite a while that Lian Manman and Xiao Jiu were not following, so he came over to find them.

Wu Lang’s appearance caused the two of them who were gazing at each other to divert their eyes, and Lian Manman drew back her extended hand.

"Brother, we are just about to head over. Look, Xiao Jiu gave me this." Lian Manman said, raising the palace lantern in her hand higher, showing Wu Lang.

"Oh..." Before Wu Lang could say anything, Xiao Qi ran over.

"It’s so beautiful, will there be more tomorrow, brother, sister, Brother Xiao Jiu, can we come and see again tomorrow?" Xiao Qi said, and upon seeing the palace lantern in Lian Manman’s hand, his eyes widened.

"This lantern is really beautiful. Brother Xiao Jiu, is it yours? Did you give it to my sister?"

Xiao Qi ran around Wu Lang, came to Lian Manman and Shen Qian’s side, circled the palace lantern, and exclaimed enviously.

"Yes." Shen Qian nodded, "Xiao Qi, if you want to come see the lantern tomorrow, I’ll let people inform the tower guard."

Shen Qian said so, Xiao Qi became a bit bashful to respond immediately, just giggled a couple of times, then looked at Wu Lang and Lian Manman.

By this time, everyone had finished watching the dragon dance lantern, and returned from the other side of the tower. Seeing it was not early, Wu Lang suggested returning. Everyone nodded, then descended the tower.

On the fourth level, they met Lian Shouxin and others and exited the tower together.

The night was deep by then, but the streets were still crowded, lively and bustling.

Though the children liked the noise, they couldn’t stay up late, and there was also the elderly Lady Li, so they discussed and began heading back.

Shen Qian still walked with Lian Manman, Xiao Qi, and Wu Lang.

"Xiao Jiu, you surely can’t return to Prefecture City tonight, have you arranged a place to stay?" Wu Lang asked Shen Qian.

"Brother Xiao Jiu, it’s not easy for you to come out, stay in the county a few more days. Then go to the village, stay at our place for a few days." Xiao Qi was very enthusiastic, he very much liked Shen Qian.

Before Shen Qian answered, he first glanced secretly at Lian Manman. Seeing no anger on her face, he felt a bit relieved. But seeing no joy on her face either, he became a bit anxious.

"Can only stay one night, must return tomorrow. As for accommodation..." Shen Qian said this, sneaking another glance at Lian Manman, thinking if he hadn’t arranged a place, could he follow Lian Manman back, stay at Lian Manman’s place for a night?

Before Shen Qian could decide what to say, he saw two people with steward-like appearance split the crowd, walking over.

"We’ve finally found you!"

"Ninth Master, you’ve made it hard for us to find you."

Coming over were two stewards of Shen Family, one who was familiar with Lian Manman family, it was Steward Zhong.

Shen Qian’s face changed slightly.

"Ninth Master, hurry back, the mansion is in an uproar." Steward Zhong only had time to clasp fists with Lian Shouxin, hurried to Shen Qian’s side, whispered a few words.

Lian Manman didn’t hear clearly what Steward Zhong said, but seeing his manner and tone, it seemed somewhat urgent.

Could Shen Fatty have come without telling his family?

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