Chapter 101: A Bet
That night, chatting on the rooftop, Lu Ziyi told Ye Chuxiao about his childhood experiences playing in the mountain ridges with his friends, and Ye Chuxiao remembered it vividly.
Her upbringing had been rather sheltered and isolated, and she had never seen such natural scenery before.
Ye Chuxiao was looking forward to it, and Lu Ziyi said gently, “Of course, we can go play in the mountain ridges.
Because there’s a canyon in the mountain ridges, and the water flows along the terrain, forming a stream with beautiful scenery. Although it hasn’t been developed, many hikers have visited over the years, and a small path has gradually formed. We can follow the path to see the scenery.”
Zhao Congrui and Lin Houchun listened attentively; they were also very interested.
Ye Chuxiao said enthusiastically, “I want to go see the mountain ridges.”
“Okay, I’ll take you right now!”
Lu Ziyi was about to pull Ye Chuxiao towards the mountain ridges.
Ye Chuxiao was startled and quickly said, “We still have to attend a wedding!”
Zhao Congrui chuckled, “Ziyi is probably afraid the lion dancers will be too bad, so he doesn’t dare to go to the wedding!”
“Yeah,” Lin Houchun chimed in with Zhao Congrui, “Ziyi boasted he could pick the green, but I’m afraid he won’t be able to!”
Lu Ziyi glared at his two grinning, mischievous friends and said, “I’ll snatch it for you to see later! If I win, you two will carry my luggage for the mountain trip tomorrow!”
“That’s a good deal!” Zhao Congrui said, “If Ziyi loses, Ziyi will carry our luggage, and we’ll take care of Xiaoxiao!”
“Hmph!” Lu Ziyi sneered coldly. You are guests, and I should be carrying your luggage, but when it comes to taking care of Xiaoxiao, you’re just asking for trouble!
The young people bickered noisily as they arrived at the Bai Family’s residence.
The Bai Family’s home was adorned with red decorations, making it festive and grand.
With the kicking of the sedan chair door and the lifting of the sedan curtain, amidst the guests’ laughter, the bride gracefully stepped out of the sedan chair.
They entered the main hall for the wedding ceremony, and the groom and bride were escorted to the bridal chamber.
The guests gradually retreated to the front yard, preparing to watch the lion dance picking the green.
Because Lu Ziyi and the groom Bai Yiming had an agreement at the Xiao Family’s place, Lu Ziyi would also participate in the lion dance picking the green competition.
Lu Ziyi already had many topics of conversation with the bride and groom today, so everyone happily joked with Lu Ziyi.
Furthermore, there was a bet between Lu Ziyi and Zhao Congrui and Lin Houchun.
Most importantly, he couldn’t back down in front of Ye Chuxiao!
Lu Ziyi went to discuss with his uncle’s disciples, and they readily agreed to help build a human ladder.
In this martial arts town, everyone who practiced martial arts also performed lion dances, competing for superior skill.
“Xiaoxiao, wait for me to come back!” Lu Ziyi went to prepare.
“Go ahead, Ziyi.” Zhao Congrui and Lin Houchun stood on either side of Ye Chuxiao, grinning and saying, “We’ll start taking care of Xiaoxiao for you now.”
Lu Ziyi’s gaze darkened, and he said nothing.
Hmph, the happier you laugh today, the more sorrowful you’ll cry tomorrow!
Lu Ziyi and his uncle’s disciples went to change their outfits and pick the lions.
Ye Chuxiao stood in the front yard, watching the guests chat, waiting.
Soon, the members of the three lion dance teams emerged.
One team wore yellow with a red border, one team wore red with a gold border, and one team wore black with a yellow border.
Lu Ziyi was in the black-clad team.
Dressed in martial arts attire, Lu Ziyi appeared even more upright. Because it was a competition, his expression was slightly serious, exuding an imposing aura.
Lu Ziyi walked over carrying the lion head, and Zhao Congrui teased, “Oh, you changed clothes, you look like you know what you’re doing.”
