"If you don't accept it, this dress will just gather dust in a dark corner. Besides, it's a gift from me!"
Having no other choice, Dongfang Huaizhu had to take the long dress that made her feel a sense of familiarity.
When Dongfang Huaizhu put on the dress, Wang Quanzui's drunken eyes were full of amazement.
"I've never seen such a beautiful and charming lady..." Wang Quanzui stared at Dongfang Huaizhu obsessively.
At night, Wang Quanzui sat in front of the desk. Thinking of Dongfang Huaizhu in that dress, he happily wrote a letter about it and sent it to Wang Quan Baye.
At this time, Wang Quan Baye and the other members of the Masked Group were dealing with some problems that had troubled them for days.
When Wang Quanzui's letter arrived, he had just finished handling one matter. He was about to go on and deal with the next one, but was stopped by the description in Wang Quanzui's letter. He couldn't wait to go back home.
The other brothers in the Masked Group clearly noticed that their big brother was in an unusual state today. "Big brother, is there something good going on? Tell us so we can share the joy too." Li Zizai joked.
The other brothers also looked at Wang Quan Baye with smiling faces.
Wang Quan Baye reached out and touched his mask. "You're all like X - ray eyes. Hurry up and finish this. I have something to go back for."
The other brothers glanced at each other and didn't mind Wang Quan Baye's cold attitude.
Soon, with their joint efforts, the matter was perfectly resolved.
"Brothers, I'll go first. Fourth brother, take good care of them. Don't let them run wild." Wang Quan Baye told Li Quzhuo.
Then, in the eyes of the other brothers, he rode his horse away at full speed.
On the other side, Jin Renfeng was watching Dongfang Huaizhu admiring the flowers.
"Junior sister, in two days it will be the Fireworks Festival. Can you go with me?" Jin Renfeng asked nervously.
Dongfang Huaizhu thought about her impression of the Fireworks Festival. "Senior brother, I've already made an appointment with Miss Wang Quan and Qin Lan to go to the Fireworks Festival together."
Hearing this, Jin Renfeng was disappointed, but he didn't want to give up. "Junior sister, you can go with them during the day and with me at night."
Under Jin Renfeng's persistent begging, Dongfang Huaizhu agreed.
When Dongfang Qinlan heard this news, she didn't care much.
Dongfang Qinlan came to Wang Quanzui. Wang Quanzui was arranging matters related to the Fireworks Festival. "My sister is going out with her senior brother Jin Renfeng during the Fireworks Festival."
When Wang Quanzui heard this, her face changed instantly.
"Do you know what the Fireworks Festival is for?" Wang Quanzui said faintly, with helplessness and anger in her tone.
This left Dongfang Qinlan stunned and speechless.
Wang Quanzui rubbed her forehead. "The Fireworks Festival is also for matching lovers. If you go to the Fireworks Festival with someone, it means you're willing to be with them or you're giving them a chance to pursue you."
Hearing this, Dongfang Qinlan opened her mouth wide. She never thought such a Fireworks Festival had such a hidden meaning. "What should we do? My sister has already promised Jin Renfeng!"
Wang Quanzui felt a splitting headache. She decided that when her brother came back, he must compensate her well. After much thought, she came up with a brilliant idea.
The two of them started to secretly prepare something against Jin Renfeng behind Dongfang Huaizhu's back.
When it was just getting dark the next day, Jin Renfeng dressed handsomely and came to the Wang Quan Mansion.
Jin Renfeng got up from his seat and went to the entrance of the main hall to greet her. "Junior sister, you're more dazzling than the fireworks today."
Seeing Dongfang Huaizhu walking into the main hall, Jin Renfeng knew she was waiting for her sister and Wang Quanzui. He waited and waited, but they didn't come. He finished the tea in his cup.
"Senior brother, are you not feeling well? Your face looks so pale. They should be coming soon." Dongfang Huaizhu said.
Jin Renfeng forced a smile and made a gesture of going to the toilet. Dongfang Huaizhu understood.
Wang Quanzui and Dongfang Qinlan grabbed Dongfang Huaizhu and ran towards the door.
Following the two, Dongfang Huaizhu still worried about Jin Renfeng in the mansion. "Wait, I'll go back and tell Steward Fei to let Jin Renfeng know that we've left."
Wang Quanzui had already considered this problem. The laxative she gave was not in a large amount, only enough to last for about an incense - burning time. "Don't worry. I've already told him."
Dongfang Qinlan nodded beside her to confirm Wang Quanzui's words. "That's right."
"Miss, come and have a look. My fireworks are real and very bright." An old grandpa greeted the three of them with a smile.
"I want those fireworks. Sister, buy them for me, okay?" Dongfang Qinlan kept shaking Huaizhu's arm.
"What kind do you want? I'll buy them for you, but you can't light them by yourself." Dongfang Huaizhu said with a smile.
Dongfang Qinlan tilted her head. All the fireworks on the old grandpa's stall were so beautiful. The more she looked, the more she didn't know what to choose.
Seeing the little girl's dilemma, the old grandpa smiled and gave the little rabbit and bird - shaped fireworks to Dongfang Qinlan. "Little girl, I'll give these two to you. Go and play. Happy Festival!"
Dongfang Qinlan took the two fireworks and her eyes were almost invisible with joy. She gave the old grandpa a sweet smile.
After the three left, the old grandpa found some extra silver on his stall.
The street was full of joy. From time to time, a couple could be seen walking together.
After Dongfang Huaizhu and the other two set off a few fireworks, she noticed that Wang Quanzui kept looking in a certain direction.
"Qinlan, look how beautiful the fireworks in front are. Let's go and have a look!" Wang Quanzui grabbed Dongfang Qinlan's hand and wanted to go forward, but Dongfang Qinlan didn't move.
"Come on. I'll buy you some candy." Wang Quanzui rolled her eyes. There was indeed a candy store over there.
Hearing about the candy, Dongfang Qinlan was tempted. "Sister, come with us. I can share half of it with you later."
"Ouch, Qinlan, I have a stomachache. Hurry up and help me to the toilet. Sister Huaizhu, wait for us here. Don't run around!" Wang Quanzui quickly grabbed Dongfang Qinlan and left.
Dongfang Huaizhu laughed at Wang Quanzui's agile movements. Then she stood there waiting for the two of them to come back. But somehow, she never saw them.
Just when she was feeling strange, she saw a familiar figure in the distance, walking through the crowd towards her.
Wang Quan Baye, wearing his mask, slowly raised his hand. His slender hand was in front of her. Dongfang Huaizhu reached out her hand. "You're here."
"Yeah, I'm here."
The big and small hands intertwined.
Dongfang Huaizhu knew that the person in front of her was Wang Quan Baye. She held Wang Quan Baye's hand and gently shook it.
The cold mask couldn't hide Wang Quan Baye's burning gaze. Under such a gaze, Dongfang Huaizhu's cheeks blushed quietly. The hands they held together gradually brought them closer.
Wang Quan Baye's ears turned red and hot. He tightened his grip on Dongfang Huaizhu's hand a little.
"Let's go to the river to release lanterns and fireworks." Wang Quan Baye took Dongfang Huaizhu to the river.
There were already many lanterns on the river. Different fireworks could be seen blooming on the river every moment.
Soon, the night deepened and the bustling street gradually became deserted. The two had a great time. The smile on Dongfang Huaizhu's face never disappeared. Looking at the Wang Quan Mansion not far away, Wang Quan Baye watched her go in and then climbed over the wall into his room.