Chapter 216 Fireworks Bloom
"Hey, Xiangjun, come play again when you have time."
At the exit of the secret library, Gu Fei said goodbye to Gu Sanqiu with a smile: "The Lantern Festival is here. Although the festive atmosphere in our secret library may not be very strong, we are all colleagues who can chat together. Maybe it is more suitable for you."
"Haha, I should consider not coming here for half a month."
Gu Sanqiu shook his head: "I have explained everything I need to tell you. I only have one request, don't make any mistakes."
"Don't worry, Xiangjun. As long as we, the members of the secret library, decide to arrange something, there will be absolutely no problems. Not to mention that this time it is not a blind exploration."
Gu Fei said solemnly, "Moreover, if this thing succeeds, it will be a hundred benefits to our Liyue. We still have a clear grasp of the major issues."
"It's good to be clear."
Gu Sanqiu waved his hand: "Go ahead and get busy. I'll leave this to you."
"Yes, sir."
Gu Fei bowed and disappeared from Gu Sanqiu's sight.
Liyue Harbor is bustling at night, or rather, the festive props and decorations make the already prosperous Liyue Harbor even more charming, filled with an atmosphere of peace and joy.
"Come on, kids, line up. Our team is about to set off."
Outside Yuehai Pavilion on Yujing Terrace, twenty burly men with arms strong enough to run horses were carrying a set of dark yellow real dragon molds, and in front of them were children holding small real dragon toys.
A man dressed like a rich man helped the children line up with a smile, and then looked at Keqing who was standing nearby.
"Lady Keqing, may we begin?"
"Um."
Keqing nodded and walked to the front of the team: "The auspicious time has arrived, let's go!"
There were incessant shouts and shouts. Following Keqing's orders, the children in front waved their toys in an orderly manner, while the big men behind them danced the dragon meticulously, and it looked as if a dragon had really descended from the sky.
The Emperor's Dance is named after the Emperor's dragon body leaping among the sea of clouds. Simply put, it is dragon dancing.
“I came up with this idea at the time.”
Gu Sanqiu pointed at himself and said, "Because of this incident, I almost got into a fight with the other guys, or I was almost charged with lewdness. It was really a bit outrageous."
On the rooftop, Xingqiu, Chongyun and Xinyan looked at Gu Sanqiu who was talking so eloquently, and couldn't help but admire this guy.
"Lion dance is fine, but you're probably the only one who dares to suggest dragon dance."
"Haha, actually, Keqing also supported me on this matter at that time."
Gu Sanqiu shrugged and said, "The children's group in front can sign up at will, but those big and strong guys in the back are all professional dragon dance teams invited by the Chamber of Commerce."
"If you want to play with this thing, you have to spend money."
"The emperor walks behind the children, which means to protect the people and care about the world. Every year, the chambers of commerce that want to dance the dragon need to bid."
Gu Sanqiu smiled and said, "The reason why Ke Qing supported my activity at that time was that all the proceeds from this activity would be used by the General Affairs Department to improve people's livelihood and subsidize widows, widowers and orphans. At that time, she almost took a sword and went to find other people to persuade them physically."
Chongyun suddenly understood: "Oh, no wonder you asked Xingqiu whether his family's bid was successful this year. So this is what you meant."
"Yeah, I thought his family would come to join in the fun this year."
Gu Sanqiu nodded: "The chambers of commerce that are able to participate in the bidding every year and are finally successful are all reputable and responsible businessmen in Liyue. There are no idiots who are just filling in the numbers."
"Every year, successful bidders will receive a 'Liyue Friendly Enterprise' sign from the General Affairs Department. This is what everyone will recognize when they buy things next year."
Xin Yan nodded thoughtfully: "So that's how it is. It's like spending money to buy a positive image from the authorities?"
"That's right."
Chongyun looked at Gu Sanqiu curiously: "But, if Xingqiu and I are right, businessmen are very stingy with these so-called social welfare activities, but today I think this is quite grand."
“Because of the secret operation.”
Xingqiu laughed. “In the first year, Sanqiu was worried that some people wouldn’t buy into this activity, so he came to my house and asked Feiyun Chamber of Commerce to take the responsibility for this matter. He would pay for it.”
"Then, I followed his wishes and held a grand ceremony. Not only did I have , but I also gained a lot of reputation among the people."
"By that time, people from other chambers of commerce knew how beneficial this thing was, and naturally they flocked to it."
"Because I was quite high-profile when I did this the first year, it's hard for these guys who came after me to lower the standards."
Xingqiu smiled and said, "The message that was conveyed at that time was that the people who worked on it in the first year were at this level. You can't possibly be worse than them."
"With this almost unspoken suggestion, the standard is set."
Gu Sanqiu also laughed: "This is why I asked Xingqiu to take over this job. We all know each other, so it's convenient."
"By the way, where are Hu Tao and Xiang Ling? What are they doing?"
"Oh, it seems Xiangling opened a snack stand, and Hu Tao went to help."
Gu Sanqiu's mouth twitched: "It's just that I'm not too sure whether it's helping or hindering."
Xingqiu took out some snacks and drinks: "It looks like we are the only ones joining the rooftop tour this year."
"Hahaha, do you think we should go to Xiangling's snack stand to show our support or something?"
"I think it's okay. You guys eat really fast."
Gu Sanqiu looked at Xingqiu: "And you, you came out so early?"
"It's just a meal, there's no need to be so formal and polite, just come out after you finish eating."
Xingqiu asked: "What about you? Are you still alone this year?"
"No, I had dinner with my sister. After dinner, she had something to do, so I came out to hang out by myself."
call out--
Accompanied by sharp whistles and roars, colorful fireworks bloomed in the sky. The people on the roof watched this scene quietly and listened quietly to the cheers and blessings around them.
"Now I suddenly understand the plots described in those vernacular novels."
Xin Yan said: "There are always authors who like to describe the feelings they have after seeing such scenery, but the reality is indeed like this, real and heartwarming."
"The lights and fireworks are the same as they were then, but these people and things are unknown today."
Xingqiu sighed, "Alas, I don't know if we will have the chance to sit on the roof together again in the future."
"Why, are you getting married?"
Gu Sanqiu stood up and said, "Why rush? There's still a lot of time. Just take your time."
"Where are you going?"
"Aren't you curious when you see those screens with nothing on them? It's time for these things to come into play."
Gu Sanqiu picked up the spear, turned around and smiled at the few people.
"I'm going to pick up an old guy to celebrate the New Year."
