OBS Chapter 1584 Lantern Festival (2)
Chapter 1584 Lantern Festival (2)
The little chubby girl wags her tail, and even Sun Shan knows what she's thinking.
Buying it is out of the question.
Look at that fat rabbit lantern. Regardless of how exquisite the workmanship is, its size alone is worth a lot of money.
I can look, but I won't buy.
Sun Shan led everyone inside, and it would have been better if they hadn't looked, for they immediately saw County Magistrate Wang.
County Magistrate Wang: ......
Damn it! I was just out for a stroll, and somehow I ran into Lord Sun.
At this very moment, Magistrate Wang is leading a group of young servants to see the lanterns.
Sun Shan was also surprised; County Magistrate Wang was leading a little boy instead of a beautiful young woman.
Is this a gender reassignment, or...?
Sun Shan and County Magistrate Wang looked at each other and then smiled slightly.
Sun Shan intended to nod in farewell and say goodbye.
To everyone's surprise, Magistrate Wang rolled up to us, grinning obsequiously, "My lord, are you out to see the lantern festival tonight too?"
Sun Shan: ......
What else is there to see if not the lantern festival?
He watched Magistrate Wang warily. That sly smile of his was definitely suspicious.
County Magistrate Wang's eyes were fixed on the chubby girl.
Chubby Girl: ....
Terrified, she nestled into Gui Ge'er's arms, furtively raising her head to steal a glance at Magistrate Wang, her eyes filled with wariness.
County Magistrate Wang was taken aback, but acted as if nothing had happened.
Smiling, he asked, "Miss, isn't the rabbit lantern pretty? Do you like it? If you do, would you like it as a gift?"
Every official is shrewd and calculating.
County Magistrate Wang saw Sun Shan from afar, and he also saw Little Fatty pointing at the rabbit lantern from a distance.
Although she didn't know what to say, her big, round, grape-like eyes clearly showed her affection.
When Little Fatty heard "rabbit lantern," she looked up in surprise and stared blankly at Magistrate Wang.
She nodded repeatedly: "I like it. Xiaoxiao likes rabbit lanterns the most."
They all asked if she liked it. Even though the little girl was young, she knew this trick and they would definitely sell her the rabbit lantern.
At this point, you must say you like it for your father to buy it. What if you say you don't like it and your father just goes along with it and doesn't buy it?
Magistrate Wang cheerfully instructed, "Steward Wang, take down the rabbit lantern and give it to Miss Sun."
Sun Shan quickly stopped him: "County Magistrate Wang, children talk nonsense. There's no need to take it down. The lanterns are still hanging there, just right for the occasion."
Magistrate Wang continued obsequiously, "Sir, it's just a lantern, not worth much. A treasure is more precious than gold; if the young lady likes it, of course we'll take it."
Seeing Sun Shan frowning, he suddenly realized something.
He immediately added, "It's free. It's a lantern festival run by my family, and it's a gift for you, Miss."
Sun Shan: .....
Is it a matter of money?
It's a matter of not accepting something for nothing! Sending such exquisite lanterns out of the blue is definitely suspicious.
Sun Shan was afraid that if he asked for the lantern today, he would have to pay back ten gold pieces tomorrow.
You absolutely must not accept anything from Magistrate Wang.
Sun Shan still refused: "County Magistrate Wang, the lanterns are beautiful, but the most joyful thing is for everyone to enjoy them together. Hanging them there makes them even more beautiful and fitting for the occasion. Children won't like them anymore once they see something even more beautiful."
Little Fatty interrupted, saying, "Daddy, Xiaoxiao likes rabbit lanterns, and Xiaoxiao wants a rabbit lantern."
Sun Shan: .....
County Magistrate Wang: .....
As expected of Lord Sun's daughter, she'd be a fool not to take advantage of the opportunity.
Look, they immediately took a liking to the Wang family's "King of Lamps" today.
To be honest, Magistrate Wang really didn't want to give a gift, but he had to cater to the other party's preferences. Since he wanted to please him, he had to give something the other party liked.
For the sake of his descendants, Magistrate Wang had to take it down and give it away, no matter how painful it was.
County Magistrate Wang laughed and said, "I'm glad you like it, Miss. Hehe, just wait, we'll take it down now."
He gave Steward Wang a wink.
Manager Wang quickly called over two burly men who took down the brightly lit fat rabbit lantern and handed it to the little fat girl.
The chubby girl's eyes blinked, and her round mouth made an "O" shape.
She exclaimed cheerfully and sweetly, "So beautiful! Xiaoxiao loves it. Thank you, Grandpa Wang!"
County Magistrate Wang stared at the chubby girl with dazed eyes.
Oh my, I really can't believe that such a beautiful, adorable, chubby little girl is actually Lord Sun's daughter.
Oh dear, it must be that Lord Sun, who has been childless for many years, brought this child back to raise.
Lord Sun has raised other people's children before; wasn't his eldest son from his classmate's family?
Magistrate Wang then looked at Hu Ming, who had the refined air of a young scholar, and asked, "Young master, which lamp do you like? Grandpa Wang will give it to you."
What a handsome little boy!
Lord Sun craves what he lacks most.
With a pointed head and narrow forehead, he is sharp-tongued and mean-spirited, an ugly person who causes trouble, so we must adopt a pretty little girl to please our eyes.
Then I looked at the little black girl.
He muttered to himself: "This must be Lord Sun's daughter, right? Dark-skinned and thin, tsk tsk..."
Fortunately, she doesn't look like Lord Sun, otherwise she would be an absolutely ugly girl.
Magistrate Wang said with a smile, "Little Black Girl, which lamp do you like? Grandpa Wang will give it to you."
Don't ask Magistrate Wang why he recognizes Little Black Girl.
It's hard not to recognize these three little kids in the distinctive backyard of the government office.
Sun Shan's vigilance rang out.
Unsolicited kindness! Magistrate Wang is being so generous tonight; there's a trap ahead!
Sun Shan declined each request on behalf of the child: "County Magistrate Wang, no need, thank you. I just came out to see the lanterns today, that's all."
County Magistrate Wang knew, of course, that Sun Shan had only come out to look at the lanterns. Such a stingy official would never be willing to buy them!
Today's lanterns are not only beautiful, but also three to five times more expensive than usual.
Sun Shan, a stingy fellow who would split a single copper coin in half to spend, would never be willing to spend a lot of money to buy an overpriced lantern.
The lanterns must be sent out to facilitate future actions.
Without saying a word, Magistrate Wang instructed Steward Wang to take down a lantern with a picture of a lady and a pumpkin lantern to give to Hu Ming and Xiao Hei Mei.
He chuckled and said, "Lord Sun, it's just a few lanterns, enough for the children to play with and to add to the festive atmosphere. Don't refuse, hehe..."
Sun Shan kept declining, while County Magistrate Wang kept trying to persuade him to stay.
On the streets and alleys, the top two officials of Yuanlu County were passing around gifts like two peasant women visiting relatives during the Spring Festival, which was really damaging to their image.
If it continues like this, it might become a street scene, attracting people to come and see it.
In the end, Sun Shan couldn't refuse any longer and reluctantly accepted it.
Little Fatty is overjoyed!
Magistrate Wang was also pleased!
He pulled over the two boys next to him and introduced them, saying, "Lord Sun, these are my eldest grandson and second grandson."
Sun Shan: ......
What the hell is going on? Why the hell are they pushing this over for introductions? What are they trying to achieve?
He glanced at the chubby girl with the afterglow of his eyes and let out a long sigh of relief.
It's impossible that Magistrate Guan Wang had any ulterior motives, such as a marriage alliance.
People usually recommend their own sons, mostly with the intention of getting them married. Luckily, my little girl is still young, so I can rest assured about that.
Sun Shan politely forced a smile, but it wasn't a genuine one.
He smiled insincerely and said, "Not bad, a handsome man, just like Magistrate Wang."
Magistrate Wang was overjoyed, and he couldn't suppress the smile that appeared on his face.
But he said, "No, no!"
He thought to himself: Lord Sun said he was a handsome man, hehe, he should not refuse to ask him for help with his studies!
Sending lanterns is just the beginning; if we send more gifts, Lord Sun will be even less likely to refuse!
County Magistrate Wang went to great lengths to ensure his two grandsons' education, humbling himself and flattering Sun Shan.