Beauty and the Bodyguard

7861 Chapter 7859-

Lin Yi and Liu Ziyu weren’t in a hurry, and only followed after most of the people had left.

Anyway, he had obtained enough points in the lantern riddles segment, so it didn’t matter if he was a little later in the couplets segment.

Each person had a maximum of twenty chances to match couplets, and matching all of them would only give 20 points.

So, even if most people took all twenty points, they wouldn’t be able to catch up to Lin Yi’s current points.

Not to mention, Lin Yi and Liu Ziyu could always match the first half of a couplet that someone else did.

As long as the second half was written neatly, it could also be scored, so it didn’t matter if he went early or late.

As Lin Yi and Liu Ziyu walked into the corridor, they saw couplets and empty couplets everywhere.

Some people had already matched the first half of the couplets at the entrance. They were not too difficult and were probably just warm-ups.

Lin Yi looked at it casually and didn’t try to match the second part.

This was because these couplets were basically old works that had been circulated outside. Anyone who had read a book would have seen it before.

Lin Yi hadn’t read these books before, but he’d scanned them in the library and found that they were all about poetry and couplets.

Now that he dug it out from his brain, he would probably be able to find many answers.

So Lin Yi wasn’t in a hurry-he’d wait and see how the others were going to perform!

Speaking of performances, the Liu brothers were in the limelight before Lin Yi and Liu Ziyu came.

Liu Zimei was especially pleased with himself, as he had already matched three couplets consecutively!

He was currently writing the fourth couplet.

The first verse of the question,”move the chair, Yi Tong, and watch the moon together!”

Liu Zimei muttered to herself for a moment, then smiled as she picked up the brush and began to draw on a blank piece of paper!

I’m waiting for the lights to come to the pavilion and attack the books!

“Alright!”

The people around them were very good at supporting the crowd, clapping and praising it.

Liu Zimei put down her pen and made a circle around her with a reserved smile.

“Thank you, thank you! I’ve just embarrassed myself! Please continue!”

Liu Zimei’s expression was very modest, but the pride in her eyes could not be concealed.

“Brother Liu is too modest. This couplet is flawless. In my opinion, I’m afraid no one will challenge this couplet anymore!”

Someone loudly praised her. It should be someone who had an extremely close relationship with Liu Zimei, who wanted to use this opportunity to elevate Liu Zimei’s status.

However, he was underestimating the others by saying that.

There was no first in literature, and no second in martial arts.

Liu Zimei’s second half was indeed exquisite, but to say that there was no other second half that could match it, that would be too arbitrary.

“Hehehe, brother Zimei ‘s’ waiting for the lanterns to ascend the pavilion ‘is naturally very well matched. However, I also have a second part here. Although it’s not as good, I can bring it out for everyone to appreciate!”

Sima Zhongxiao suddenly laughed.”If it wasn’t for the points, I wouldn’t have said it. Brother Zimei is a gem. I wouldn’t have been so embarrassed to make everyone laugh.”

“Brother Zhong Xiao, you are too humble. I have long heard that you are knowledgeable and talented. I am throwing bricks and jades here to lure you out, brother Zhong Xiao, this beautiful jade!”

Liu Zimei smiled and cupped her hands. The Liu brothers were on good terms with Sima Zhongxiao, so they would definitely not mind such a small matter.

Moreover, Sima Zhongxiao was very humble. Everyone would support a person with a pretty face. If you supported me, I would naturally support you back.

“Then I’ll embarrass myself!”

Sima Zhongxiao stepped forward and raised his brush.”It’s a bit difficult to match the first half of this couplet with different characters and the same pronunciation. I’m quite impressed that brother Zimei was able to write the best second half in the blink of an eye.”

“It wasn’t easy for me to come up with a second part that’s a little neat. I’m embarrassed to bring it out and make a fool of myself, but it’s a pity to give up on this one point. Everyone, just bear with it and watch!”

As Sima Zhongxiao spoke, he wrote out the second half of the couplet.

“Good! Brother Zhong Xiao is indeed a genius!”

Liu Zimei was the first to praise him, but there were very few people around who responded.

Most of them were thinking that Sima Zhongxiao was actually speaking the truth. His second half was indeed just two words, neat and tidy, without much meaning in it.

Compared to Liu Zimei’s second half, it should be a notch worse … Not just that!

However, it was enough to get some points.

Liu Ziyu’s lips twitched as he whispered to Lin Yi.”Cousin Zhong da, Liu Zimei has been talented in couplets since he was young. This round is his strong point.”

“Sima Zhongxiao would occasionally match couplets in the capital, but in terms of talent in this area, he should not be as good as Liu Zimei. However, it should not be difficult to get some points.”

“Cousin Zhong da, shall we also start? We can’t let the two of them take the lead!”

Lin Yi smiled and waved his hand,”don’t worry, let them face off first!” Let’s take a walk and see what we can do. ”

As the two of them were talking, not far away, another acquaintance wrote a second couplet, laughing as he accepted the compliments of the people around him.

“Cousin Zhong da, it’s Ximen liuyan! It seems to match a good second half. Shall we go and take a look?”

Liu Ziyu looked around. Since Lin Yi said that he wanted to take a look, he should go and watch the show, right?

“Good! Let’s go and see how Ximen liuyan is doing!”

Lin Yi nodded slightly. He had a good impression of this rich guy who gave away 22 points in one go.

As he walked closer, he could see the first half of the couplet hanging.

He broke three stones of the Lei bridge with a single step!

This was a split-word couplet. The “Lei” word had three stones, so the second half had to be a split-word couplet.

In front of Ximen liuyan, someone had split the rain into a Lake of water!

At first glance, it seemed quite neat, but for this kind of second half, it was obvious that one could not see the true meaning of the first half. If one wrote it, they would only be laughed at. It was even more impossible to get any points!

On the other hand, Ximen liuyan was indeed quite talented. He could be considered an expert in riddles and couplets. His second line was “”,””,””,”,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Not only was it neat, but it was also very imposing. They were indeed a rare pair!

As a result, there were naturally many flattering words of praise.

Ximen liuyan was secretly pleased with herself when she saw Lin Yi and Liu Ziyu outside the crowd.

“Sima Zhongda, look at my couplets. They’re not bad, right?” he laughed. Guessing riddles is just a small way to play. Only by matching couplets can one show their literary talent. ”

“How is it? Why don’t you try one too?”

“Ximen liuyan, your couplets are quite good. I don’t know much about this. Why don’t I give you a chance to win back the points you lost to me?”

Lin Yi smiled,”let’s not talk about the part you matched correctly. Let’s find another couplet and see who can match it first. Same rules, ten points for one round!”

Ximen liuyan’s face darkened. Are you done?

And you want to get points from me?

He even said that he didn’t have deep research in this area?

Are you trying to trick me? I won’t be fooled!

At first, Ximen liuyan thought that she could beat Lin Yi when it came to matching pairs, but Lin Yi’s words made her lose her confidence.