“Speak later, this is a critical moment!” The madam walked up to Lan Ling’er and whispered.
“If you don’t let me speak, we’ll turn and leave, and see how you’ll handle that?” She knew this was her stage, and without her, the “enthusiastic” audience would falter.
“Fine, speak!” Though angry, the madam remained sensible.
“Please step back, Madam!” Lan Ling’er cleared her throat: “Today is a good day for my sister Shan and me. Though we may not be from noble backgrounds, we’re still like delicate jade. Of course, we don’t care about ordinary men. Master Ge, wipe away your disgusting drool! I’m talking to you!” She held back her disgust at Master Ge’s drooling for the greater good.
“You little brat! I’m here to give you face. Don’t be ungrateful!” Fully disregarded for the first time, Master Ge’s face turned blue as he pointed at Lan Ling’er.
“Not to be trifled with? Sorry, Master Ge, those words don’t exist in my dictionary. Please exit, or don’t blame me for being ruthless!” She wasn’t afraid of threats!
An old man, instead of staying home with his wife, is here trying to be the top performer. What a shameless fellow!
“You, you…” Master Ge trembled, pointing his cane at Lan Ling’er: “You little seductress, daring to mock me. I’ll break your hand!” He moved toward the stage pillar.
“Grandpa,” Lan Ling’er said, “though you think you’re still a young man, time spares no one. Don’t rely on your age to bully others and make yourself a laughingstock.”
“You, you…” Master Ge was at a loss for words, furious and unable to respond.
“Enough! Let me continue. Though I’m not talented, my sister Shan’s literary skills rival those of noble ladies. We will present a couplet, and anyone who can match it will earn our companionship!” The crowd began to stir, and the madam behind was visibly angry.
“Ling’er, stop causing trouble!” Yu Shan tugged Lan Ling’er’s sleeve.
“Cloud, present the couplet!” Ignoring Yu Shan’s caution, Lan Ling’er smiled at Cloud, who nodded and lowered the couplet from her hand.
“Unparalleled in the world, laughing at wandering the rivers and lakes.” People below whispered and discussed, but no one dared to respond.
