Chapter 192: You Stand on the Bridge Watching the Scenery

Gu Fei walked forward, carrying the glazed lamp. Su Chen walked at her side, shielding her from the passing crowd.

Before long, Gu Fei spotted a small stall selling dough figurines.

The finished products on display included small animals and little dolls, each one brightly colored and astonishingly lifelike.

The old man running the stall was modeling a dough figurine after a little girl.

A moment later, he had finished sculpting a little doll.

The figurine’s dress was just like the girl’s, and even its facial features bore a strong resemblance to her.

Gu Fei stopped in her tracks. "Sir, could you make one for me?"

The old man handed the finished dough figurine to the little girl, then looked up at Gu Fei and glanced at Su Chen beside her. He couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration, "What a beautiful couple."

"How about I make one for each of you, young master and young lady?"

Hearing the words "a beautiful couple," the tips of Su Chen’s ears turned a faint red. He smiled and nodded.

The old man took some peach-pink dough and began to sculpt.

A short while later, a tiny, adorable figurine of Gu Fei in a peach dress was complete, right down to the folds of her clothes.

A bamboo stick was inserted at the bottom of the dough figurine, making it easy to hold.

Gu Fei took it and held it in her hand. Just as she was about to take out some silver, Su Chen beat her to it, taking out a piece of broken silver and handing it to the old man.

The old man accepted it with a beaming smile and started to sculpt Su Chen.

The old man took more time sculpting Su Chen’s figurine, even managing to replicate the pearl on his silver crown.

Su Chen held the little dough figurine, then looked at the one in Gu Fei’s hand, his lips moving slightly.

’He wanted to trade with Gu Fei.’

’He wanted the little Gu Fei, and he wanted to give her the little Su Chen he was holding.’

But Gu Fei had already walked on.

Su Chen followed her. He hesitated for a moment, not speaking, and Gu Fei was soon captivated by the gourd lamps at a roadside stall.

These gourd lamps were made from hollowed-out gourds with carved patterns, with a small candle lit inside. They were truly exquisite and beautiful.

She handed the dough figurine to Lian’er to hold, then took her time picking one with a butterfly design. After paying with a Copper Coin, she carried it away, delighted.

Su Chen stared longingly at the dough figurine in Lian’er’s hand. When Lian’er saw him staring at it, she quickly put her hands behind her back and watched him warily.

Su Chen gave a wry smile. ’Forget it,’ he thought. ’Let’s just go.’

After a few steps, he suddenly stopped and beckoned Zhang Ze over, giving him a few quiet instructions.

Zhang Ze nodded and quickly ran back the way they had come.

Before they knew it, the group had walked to the bank of the Jinshui River.

Gu Fei stared at the famous Jinshui River, momentarily mesmerized.

On the river were countless flower boats, each decorated with colorful lanterns. The water reflected the multicolored lights, making the entire river shimmer with brilliance. The sound of music, carried on the misty air along with a hint of fragrance, made it seem like heaven on earth.

On the closer flower boats, one could even see the flower girls on board.

The flower girls wore gold-dusted stoles, and the golden hairpins in their hair glittered, reflecting the lamplight.

No wonder people say Jiangnan is the most prosperous place on earth. This was the very definition of decadent luxury and dazzling nightlife.

You—standing on the bridge to see the scenery, while the one watching the scenery sees you from a building.

Xiao Yu, on his horse, felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He stared blankly at Gu Fei’s profile in the distance, his heart pounding like a drum.

Stone saw the Young Master Heir suddenly stop, staring blankly in one direction, and followed his gaze.

He stared at Gu Fei for a long moment before saying in surprise, "It’s Miss Xiao Fei! Miss Xiao Fei looks so beautiful today, I almost didn’t recognize her."