Chapter 1801 - 1803: Please Put On the Jade Hairpins
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone exclaimed in surprise, and the applause at the scene was endless.
Seeing Yang Dong and Li Chuntao win the award, the Yang Family was so excited they practically wanted to jump up.
However, Young Master Zhao and Young Master Zhou were a bit sullen, but they knew their skills fell short this time. Considering the difficulty level of the competition, it was indeed a case of superior skills from others, so they didn’t say much.
Next was the award ceremony. Even Young Master Zhou and Young Master Zhao, who were eliminated, received commemorative rewards from Silver Pavilion. Compared to the previous jade beads, this was more lavish—a pair of jade rings. Silver Pavilion went all out for this event.
Yang Dong was incredibly surprised to hear that he and Li Chuntao had won, but he knew it was all thanks to Li Chuntao’s efforts. He felt he had embarrassed himself earlier.
He was happy for Li Chuntao, "That’s great! Thanks to you, we won."
"Mm." Li Chuntao nodded without saying more. She hadn’t expected to win, but it’s good; she could get the jade hairpin and might remember something.
At this moment, the host spoke up, "Young Master Yang, Miss Li, here’s the reward for the two of you for participating in the riddle contest—this pair of jade hairpins, symbolizing a long and happy marriage, wishing you happiness and harmony forever."
Upon hearing this, Li Chuntao felt uncomfortable all over.
On the other hand, Yang Dong, this naive young man, having drunk a bit, felt quite pleased upon hearing such words.
Li Chuntao thought she could just take the jade hairpins and leave, but the host unexpectedly said, "Now, please put on the jade hairpins so everyone present can witness the beauty of this pair."
The host handed the jade hairpins to Li Chuntao and Yang Dong, deliberately giving the man’s hairpin to Li Chuntao and the woman’s hairpin to Yang Dong, implying they should wear them for each other.
The atmosphere was fantastic, with many people cheering and stirring things up.
Everyone was watching, and Li Chuntao felt a little stuck.
Though Yang Dong had drunk a bit too much, he knew Li Chuntao might be unwilling. He exchanged the hairpins in their hands and said, "Let’s wear our own."
In Yang Dong’s view, being able to wear matching jade hairpins with Li Chuntao was already wonderful.
He wasn’t counting on Li Chuntao putting the jade hairpin on him.
He thought it wasn’t too late to wear it when she accepted him.
Li Chuntao looked at the jade hairpin in her hand and cast a grateful glance at Yang Dong. They both put on their respective jade hairpins.
The jade hairpins on their heads appeared especially brilliant under the bright lights of the night.
Although Yang Dong wasn’t a cultured scholar, he did have good looks, and standing with Li Chuntao, they resembled a painting—a talented man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven.
The host praised them for a while, then introduced that Silver Pavilion had released many such items, saying that young couples could buy them, and those already married should definitely buy them—essentially, a sales pitch.
Xiaoxiao felt that this marketing tactic was unparalleled, especially since the event was held right in front of Silver Pavilion. It was evident that many people were heading over there, and needless to say, Silver Pavilion would sell quite a bit tonight.
Of course, some people who couldn’t afford or didn’t want to buy remained at the scene, continuing to enjoy the lantern festival. They couldn’t buy gold or silver jewelry, but they could buy lanterns.