flstandardbreds Chapter 311 These "drama queens," are they all just trying to scam drinks?
Chapter 311 These "drama queens," are they all just trying to scam drinks?
"Mengran, we're counting on you this time!"
Lu Yanran had a faint smile on her lips and her eyes were full of encouragement.
She was naturally indifferent to fame and never had any interest in such attention-seeking matters. She was hoping that her friend could seize this opportunity to shine and leave a deeper impression on everyone.
Bai Mengran, who was already confident, nodded slightly and softly replied "Okay," then calmly stood up.
In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on her.
Everyone was filled with astonishment and began to whisper among themselves:
"Hey? Isn't this the young lady that Elder Lu emphasized at the beginning, the one who meticulously prepared the food for this banquet?"
Originally, everyone thought she was just a business owner who was good at doing business. Could it be that she also had a deep understanding of poetry and could even compose poems?
Everyone was just there to show their support and hear how she did, so naturally they didn't have high expectations for this beautiful girl who was supposedly the owner of "Fairyland".
Just as everyone was filled with curiosity and suspicion about Bai Mengran, she parted her lips slightly, and her voice was clear and melodious, like a silver bell.
"Pomegranate blossoms reflect in the water, wine cups are raised, and poems flow naturally along the winding bank."
The gentle breeze understands my heart best, secretly sending verses to the orchid boat…
In an instant, the entire place fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone was deeply moved by the exquisite imagery in the poem.
I have never heard of such a novel metaphor before; the poem blends emotion into the scenery.
Upon closer examination, it seems to accurately and vividly depict the poetic scene of everyone enjoying a leisurely stroll by a winding stream.
After a long while, someone finally recovered from the exquisite poetic beauty and exclaimed in amazement:
"This poem possesses a serene and profound artistic conception, and its apt metaphors are perfectly natural. It is truly a stroke of genius! This young lady is indeed exceptionally talented and admirable!"
"Let the beauty of pomegranate blossoms reflect the wine in the glass, and let the gentle breeze convey the feelings in my heart..."
To think that such exquisite words and phrases could be conceived in such a short time—truly a masterpiece, a rare gem!
"Yes...this young lady is not only stunningly beautiful, but also exceptionally talented. She is truly blessed by the heavens..."
Everyone echoed their sentiments, expressing their admiration for Bai Mengran and looking at her with eyes full of respect and curiosity.
Only Lu Weihuai couldn't help stroking his beard, his face full of pride, his heart filled with a sense of honor.
Hmph, what a joke! This is someone I have always treasured and idolized. It is no wonder that she has so many amazing qualities!
A sense of accomplishment welled up in Bai Mengran's heart, and she admired the wisdom of her ancestors even more.
Those poems that have been passed down through the ages can clearly depict events and emotions in just a few words, and can also evoke people's resonance and stir their hearts. This is the unique charm of poetry.
Having absorbed the essence of poetry and songs and integrated all the great wisdom, Bai Mengran can now speak eloquently and fluently.
For her, composing poems on the spot is nothing more than a matter of course; she can easily express her feelings through poetry.
As the atmosphere grew increasingly lively, Bai Mengran elegantly raised her glass, smiled sweetly, and said:
"It is an honor to meet you all today through literature and to get to know all of you talented people. I am deeply grateful for your kindness and would like to raise a glass to you all."
May everyone enjoy the wine and food tonight, and leave satisfied!
Now that the sponsor had personally offered a toast and spoken, the rich and mellow taste of the wine lingered in everyone's hearts once again.
Everyone's eyes lit up, and they quickly raised their glasses in response.
In this way, we can once again enjoy that intoxicating wine!
Unexpectedly, during the subsequent "floating wine cups on a winding stream" segment, some people couldn't come up with a poem no matter how hard they tried, and had to willingly punish themselves by drinking three cups of wine.
Those people tilted their heads back, downed their drinks in one gulp, and then let out a long "Ha~", their faces filled with uncontrollable satisfaction...
Their carefree drinking made it hard to tell whether they were refined scholars who came to compose poems or drunkards who were addicted to alcohol...
Watching from the side, Old Lu couldn't help but shake his head and sigh helplessly: "Alas, it seems that this wine is too delicious, which is indeed a troublesome matter..."
Why did he feel that the style of the painting seemed to have completely changed later on?
It seems like everyone's putting on an act just to get a few more sips of alcohol...
At noon, the winding stream party ended, which meant that the formal banquet was about to begin.
Bai Mengran quickly got up and left her seat, heading towards where Elder Lu was, where she politely greeted him.
He informed him that he needed to make some preparations and asked Mr. Lu to invite the guests to take their seats after a short while, as the banquet would begin promptly at 1:15 noon.
Lu Weihuai was amazed by Bai Mengran's efficiency in preparing the meal and repeatedly replied, "Good, good, good."
At this moment, the literati and scholars were still sitting around the table, not having left, and were still discussing with great interest the impressive verses they had just read.
Bai Mengran immediately arranged for the maids to continue serving tea to the guests.
Led by Lu Yanran, she hurried toward the dining area that had been prepared in advance.
The dining area was only a few hundred feet away from where people recited poetry, and Bai Mengran arrived shortly afterward.
Mr. Lu arranged for the dining area to be located on a large, lush lawn.
When the scenery suddenly changed and lush greenery came into view, Bai Mengran could already see the spacious outdoor dining area.
This is truly the setup for a grassland camping trip, with every spot offering a view. Dozens of large round tables and round wooden benches are neatly arranged, and tableware for ten people is set out properly on the tables.
"Yanran, your grandfather is so thoughtful! I never expected him to be so meticulous in his preparations!"
Seeing that everything was arranged perfectly, Bai Mengran couldn't help but praise Lu Yanran a few times.
Lu Yanran nodded slightly and said, "Yes, Grandfather has always been reliable and steady in his work."
He would never have entrusted this banquet to anyone else if it weren't for his extreme trust in you.
He's the kind of person who's most afraid of things going wrong, so he always puts in a lot of effort and thinks things through repeatedly beforehand.
Hearing about Old Master Lu's style of doing things, and thinking that he had never asked her any questions or given her any instructions in the past few days, Bai Mengran couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
She became even more determined to live up to Mr. Lu's trust and make this banquet a success!
Bai Mengran let Lu Yanran sit down first, and saved her a seat.
Then she turned around and quickly threw herself into the busy work of preparing the ingredients...