There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 272 A Beautiful Smile

Looking at Li Shuchen, who was smiling like a little fox, Cheng Zhian felt a ripple in her heart and unconsciously smiled as well.

Okay, please go ahead.

Li Shuchen handed the calligraphy brush to Cheng Zhian: "Write down your wish."

Cheng Zhian took the pen and wrote carefully, while Li Shuchen picked up another pen to write down his wishes.

"By the Weaver Girl Goddess, I pray that women in the world may soon achieve equal status."

Li Shuchen has finished writing, but Cheng Zhian hasn't.

"You wrote such a long wish, is it possible for it to come true?"

"It definitely can."

Cheng Zhian finished writing and put down his pen.

Li Shuchen waved her little hand: "Follow me!"

Cheng Zhian smiled and obediently followed behind Li Shuchen.

Handsome men and beautiful women always stand out in a crowd, especially obedient handsome men like this.

Feeling uncomfortable being stared at, Cheng Zhi'an took two steps to Li Shuchen's side, tugged at her sleeve, and whispered, "People are always watching me."

Li Shuchen looked at Cheng Zhian's slightly flushed face and said, "Are you socially anxious?"

Cheng Zhian nodded slightly

Li Shuchen pulled Cheng Zhian to the inside: "I'm blocking you, so don't smile so beautifully."

Cheng Zhi'an nodded obediently: "Okay."

The two walked towards the lake with serious expressions, like a young couple having a tiff.

"We're here. There aren't many people here, you can smile now."

After Li Shuchen finished speaking, he squatted down, placed the river lantern in his hand into the lake, and pushed it to float away.

Seeing this, Cheng Zhian followed Li Shuchen's example and pushed the river lantern away as well.

"Look, my river lantern has floated to the middle of the lake; my wish will surely come true."

Li Shuchen said excitedly

Cheng Zhian looked at the two lights in the middle of the lake in the distance and smiled, "It will definitely happen."

"Gulu~"

Someone's stomach rumbled with hunger.

Cheng Zhian: "I'll take you to get something to eat."

"You'll take me there? Do you know where to buy food? Or should I take you? Come with me."

Li Shuchen waved her little hand and walked forward.

Cheng Zhian followed helplessly behind, shaking his head inwardly. How come he didn't get a single chance to shine?

Li Shuchen, thinking about Xue's Steamed Buns, walked straight towards it.

Princess Changning had just finished eating and stood up when she saw Li Shuchen walking over. She crossed her arms and said, "Li Shuchen, what are you doing? You don't even want us anymore?"

Li Shuchen made a face: "Hehe, it's not time for you to abandon me yet."

Gu Ziying: "Shu Chen, are you hungry? I ordered something for you to eat."

Li Shuchen: "Ziying, I can order by myself. Are you all full?"

Ye Bingli: "Just finished eating."

Li Shuchen looked around at everyone: "Where's Yuying? Why isn't she here?"

Princess Changning glanced at her side upon hearing this: "Strange, they were just here a moment ago."

Ye Bingli explained, "Yu Ying just left; she probably had something to do."

"They didn't even give us a heads-up."

After muttering to herself, Princess Changning noticed a refined-looking man standing behind Li Shuchen and asked in an unfriendly tone, "Li Shuchen, who is he?"

"I, Cheng Zhi'an, pay my respects to Princess Changning, Lady Gu, and Miss Ye."

Cheng Zhian bowed to everyone.

Gu Ziying: "Is Young Master Cheng well?"

Ye Bingli: "Young Master Cheng, Jing'an"

Princess Changning crossed her arms and snorted. Men are no good, especially educated men.

Li Shuchen: "You guys go ahead and have fun, I'll find you later."

Gu Ziying: "Okay, we'll be going now."

The three left

Li Shuchen tugged at Cheng Zhian's clothes and said, "Sit down. Changning is just like that, don't mind her."

Cheng Zhian: "I know."

Li Shuchen waved his hand: "Waiter, let's order."

"What would you two like to eat?"

Cheng Zhian: "I don't know what's good to eat either, you order."

"Row"

Li Shuchen ordered several delicious dishes, which piled up all over the table after they were served.

The two were eating

Princess Changning pulled Gu Ziying and Ye Bingli aside to watch them dine.

"Do you think Li Shuchen likes Cheng Zhian?"

"do not like"

Ye Bingli answered decisively.

Princess Changning pouted and said, "Then why is she strolling through the lantern festival with Cheng Zhi'an, ignoring us completely?"

Gu Ziying: "Young Master Cheng is the owner of Yuya Porcelain Workshop. The two of them have a vase business, so they became acquainted over time. Besides, Shu Chen is more rational than anyone else and won't easily fall in love, so Changning doesn't need to worry."

Princess Changning: "I'm just worried she'll be deceived."

Ye Bingli said calmly, "Only Shu Chen is good at lying to others."

Princess Changning: "That's right, let's go."

……

"I'm done"

After Cheng Zhian finished speaking, he slowly wiped his mouth with a handkerchief.

Li Shuchen frowned when he saw that there was only an empty drawer in front of him.

"How come you eat less than the girl?"

Cheng Zhian: "Born that way"

Li Shuchen glanced at Cheng Zhian's wrists, which were even thinner than his own, and said, "No wonder you're so thin, you should eat more to nourish yourself."

Cheng Zhian: "Then shall I have another basket?"

Li Shuchen nodded: "Eat, eat, I have money."

Cheng Zhian ate another basketful, and Li Shuchen was also full, even letting out a burp.

You have a good appetite.

Looking at the twelve steamers of shrimp dumplings stacked before him, Li Shuchen said, "I'll have to eat less next time."

She felt a little uncomfortable.

Cheng Zhian laughed and said, "It's alright, I have plenty of money."

He then turned to his head and said, "Waiter, the bill, please."

Li Shuchen quickly took out some silver to pay the waiter, but Cheng Zhian beat her to it.

Li Shuchen took back the money, crossed his arms, and glanced at him: "Why are you robbing me again?"

Cheng Zhian: "You brought me here to enjoy such delicious steamed dishes, so it's only right that I pay for them."

Li Shuchen raised an eyebrow, then put his hands behind his back and strode forward: "Since you treated me to dinner, I'll take you to play some games."

Cheng Zhian watched Li Shuchen's carefree retreating figure and smiled, "Okay."

"Pitch-pot! Pitch-pot! It's so much fun!"

Li Shuchen walked over and said, "Boss, I want ten."

"Okay, miss."

Li Shuchen took the arrows and handed five to Cheng Zhian: "Do you know how to play pitch-pot?"

Cheng Zhian shook his head: "No."

"It's very simple, just follow my instructions and you'll hit the target every time."

Cheng Zhian looked at Li Shuchen seriously: "Okay."

"Blink one eye first, then aim with the other, *whoosh*, and it's in!"

As soon as Li Shuchen finished speaking, the arrow struck the center of the pot's mouth.

A look of amazement flashed in Cheng Zhian's eyes: "Amazing!"

Li Shuchen said calmly, "This is child's play for me. You should try it too."

"it is good"

Cheng Zhian raised his arm and aimed at the center of the spout.

"Raise your hand a little higher, and apply a little more force."

Cheng Zhi'an did as instructed and threw the arrow in his hand.

Chirp~, not won.

Cheng Zhian lowered her eyes and said softly, "Am I too stupid?"

Li Shuchen comforted her, "It's okay, everyone misses on their first try. Your arrow was already very close to the mouth of the pot, try again."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Zhian regained his confidence: "Okay."

……

"Brother Li, do you think that person is Sister Li?"

Chen Shitou pointed to one of the people in the pitch-pot crowd.

Upon hearing this, Li Lingxiao looked over and recognized the person, exclaiming happily, "It's my older sister! She's really good at pitch-pot!"

Chen Shitou: "It seems that Chief Prosecutor Cheng is also here."

Li Lingxiao nodded: "Okay, I won't bother you, let her have fun."

Just as the two finished speaking, a pink figure suddenly darted out from beside them and headed straight for Li Shuchen.