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Ultimately, lacking in depth, it cannot compare to the prestigious families.
Yang Yichen, after hearing this, confidently said, "Mother, just take care of the clothes and jewelry; leave the rest to me."
The Wen Family immediately beamed with joy, saying, "Alright, alright! You have great skills out there; our family cannot fall short of Qingxi." It must be said that the future mother-in-law of the Wen Family did even better than most biological mothers.
Liu Qingxi felt a strong sense of familial affection here, her eyes instantly moistening. "Aunt, thank you!"
She threw herself into the arms of the Wen Family, inhaling the gentle fragrance that reminded her of her mother's warm embrace from years ago.
With a gentle smile on her face, the Wen Family softly stroked Liu Qingxi's long black hair. Her tender words echoed in Liu Qingxi's ears, sweetening her heart.
Time passed quietly; in the blink of an eye, seven or eight hours had gone by, and the Lantern Festival arrived.
The Lantern Festival, a tradition of watching lanterns for many years. However, during her years in ancient times, Liu Qingxi had not seen it even once. The previous year was spent struggling for basic needs without any conditions to enjoy it.
In the following years, while money became available, time did not.
This year, she had set aside time early for the evening of the Lantern Festival.
Thousands of miles away in Ten Li Pu, it was bustling in the evening.
Almost everyone in the village was involved in decorating Lantern Street; it was truly a scene filled with voices and crowds bustling about.
"Excuse me, excuse me! Sorry! I'm in a hurry to get something."
"Quickly, quickly, this way, Boss, over here." A few young Fellows with sweet tongues and strong organizational skills were assigned to Lantern Street to welcome the renowned Lantern masters.
In addition, there were all kinds of vendors selling candies, candied hawthorns, and fruits.
There is no wonder why so many people are willing to come; the development speed of Ten Li Pu in recent years has been astonishing.
In Biqi Town and even in Linyi County, it is a miracle, as if whatever they start doing is bound to succeed.
For example, the tallest restaurant in Biqi Town that everyone thought could not be built, the residential area of Ten Li Pu, and
after a series of successes, Ten Li Pu has proven to the world that they can succeed!
And this time, during the Lantern Festival, when they announced their plans, no one doubted whether it would be successful or whether it would attract more people to come and watch, because the answer was affirmative.
They had no doubt about surpassing what was held in Biqi Town, but it was undeniable that they would certainly come close.
As soon as they arrived at Ten Li Pu, they experienced the warm hospitality of the people from Shili Pu Village.
In the cold weather, they were first offered warm tea, followed by a wide road paved with Azure Brick, with two neat rows of tables on either side. Behind the tables were benches for the Boss to rest.
This treatment was far better than what they received in Biqi Town.
In previous years, they had to arrive early to secure a spot and bring all their own supplies for setting up stalls. But this year, all they needed to bring was their own Lantern, which made things much easier.
"This way, sir, come here. We have planned out Lantern Street. This entire area is dedicated to Lanterns. Up ahead is food, along with invited Jugglers, and also..."
Sure, there are plenty of activities to enjoy here. To ensure that no one goes hungry or cold after traveling such a long distance, the women of Ten Li Pu have prepared a large pot of hot porridge for anyone who wants some.
"Hehehe, after so many years of making Lanterns, this is the first time I've received such good treatment." The Lantern maker is a middle-aged man in his forties with a scruffy beard, looking honest and simple.
"This is only right. You’ve come from so far; we at Ten Li Pu should treat you well. Since today’s event will end late, we’ve also arranged accommodations for you. If you don’t wish to return, you can rest here for the night."
"That sounds great." With such service, even if there’s no profit, I would want to come back next year.
The arrangements made by Ten Li Pu are not just for profit but to attract more people to come and live here.
As for the houses built in phases one and two of Ten Li Pu, only the wealthy can afford them.
However, compared to Biqi Town, this place lacks some vibrancy. For those living in big cities, a tranquil life may be comfortable at first, but over time, they might find it dull and unexciting.
It's like being used to eating rich foods; when they crave something light like porridge and vegetables, they might find it hard to adjust.
Therefore, it’s necessary to create some activities to add fun and color to people’s lives.
For instance, this Lantern Street event brings surprises to everyone.
One after another, vendors from Ten Li Eight Villages and even farther away have arrived, adding vibrancy to the Lantern Street of Ten Li Pu and enriching this originally serene street.
Gradually, the sun disappeared beyond the horizon. The afterglow of sunset faded away as darkness settled in. A bright moon began to rise, its soft and bright light replacing the sunlight and illuminating the land.
In the previously quiet night sky, bursts of laughter and joy filled the air, adding colorful brilliance to this secluded mountain village.
On Lantern Street, near Ten Li Pu, there was a constant flow of people—adults and children, the wealthy and the poor, all bustling about.
Laughter and joy filled the air, and every household in Ten Li Pu hung bright red lanterns in front of their doors, illuminating the night sky. From a distance, the flickering red lights attracted waves of visitors.
"Look over there at Ten Li Pu; it looks so bright! It must be lively," said a woman at the entrance of a village five miles away, standing on her tiptoes to get a better view.
The man beside her was skeptical. "Really? How could a village have anything like Lantern Street? There's no way anyone would go to see it."
In their traditional mindset, only larger places like Biqi Town or Linyi County would have a festive atmosphere. Villages typically just enjoyed some good food and set off a few firecrackers to celebrate.
The woman was full of enthusiasm and hope. "What if it is lively? Come on, let's go take a look! We can bring the kids."
"Think about it; we've always wanted to see the lanterns in town, but Biqi Town is far away, and we’re not familiar with it. It’s not safe to take the kids there. But this time, even if it’s not lively, we can at least satisfy our curiosity. It’s only a few miles away; we can get there in just a moment. If it’s not fun, we can just come back."
The man hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded in agreement under the woman's persistent excitement.
A similar scene unfolded in another neighboring village where another group decided to go watch as well. The women called out to their friends: "Hey, are you going? Let’s go see what’s happening!"
"Yes, yes! Just wait for me; I need to change the kids into new clothes."
Thus, the people from Ten Li Eight Villages set off together toward Ten Li Pu.
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