reborn as an official

Chapter 170 Setting off the River Lantern

In the following month, Xu Li's work was extremely easy. Naturally, the investment plan was in charge of the Tourism Bureau and China Merchants. Xu Li only needed to call Karl who was far away every few days to see his itinerary. When you get there, just ask them when they can return to Songjiang.

Moreover, it was just in time for the Chinese New Year, and Fan Yuhua's work unit was on holiday until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. The two had known each other for such a long time, and finally had the opportunity to spend a long time together and have a heart-to-heart talk.

Happy days are always fast, and in a blink of an eye it is already the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival.

As soon as it got dark, Xu Li was already walking on the streets of Songjiang City, holding Fan Yuhua's little hand.At this time, the street was full of people. After dinner, people came out to watch the lanterns and fireworks.The colorful lights on the side of the road compete with each other, and the unique ice lanterns in Northeast China are the most eye-catching, attracting countless people to take pictures in front of the lights.

Moreover, the Lantern Festival is not only the first major festival after the Spring Festival, but also the most romantic one among traditional Chinese festivals.Because the Lantern Festival provides an opportunity for unmarried men and women to meet each other in the traditional feudal society. Young girls in traditional society are not allowed to go out for free activities, but they can go out together during the festival. Unmarried men and women can also find objects for themselves through the lanterns.

Although it is no longer a feudal society, the Lantern Festival still provides the best opportunity for young men and women to meet their lovers.Couples of lovers on the street hold hands, feeling the sweetness of love.

Fan Yuhua and Xu Li were a little tired from walking on the street, so they found a big tree beside the embankment and stood quietly under the tree.A bright moon in the sky shines on the earth, looking at the endless stream of crowds on the street, the brightly colored lanterns, lively Yangko dances and dry boats, the two of them are bathed in the bright moonlight, cuddling together quietly, although they didn’t say anything. In a word, but the two can clearly hear each other's heartbeat.

After a while, a little bit of starlight suddenly lit up on the riverside behind the two of them, and there were more and more stars, and soon illuminated both sides of the Songjiang River.

Fan Yuhua took Xu Li's hand and said excitedly, "This is lighting a river lantern! It's so beautiful!"

As early as in the primitive society, human beings were limited in their understanding of nature, and believed that fire was the source of all things, and became a totem of worship, a symbol of auspiciousness and warmth, and a god who defeated cold and hunger.In the Shang Dynasty, when people encountered dangerous reefs and dangerous shoals or strong winds and waves during fishing and hunting, they put some offerings on wooden boards or bamboo weaving and lit candles, and then let them drift, implying to pray to the sea god for safety.Later, after continuous evolution, it gradually formed in our country, the activity of offering sacrifices to deceased relatives by releasing river lanterns.In Songjiang, however, the superstitious color of setting off river lanterns has been eliminated, and it is just to express celebration and joy.

What is even more peculiar is that the river lanterns in Songjiang are set off in the severe winter months.This is also due to the unique geographical environment of Songjiang, which can have such a long section of the river that is not frozen.In the coldest season of winter, the banks of the river are covered with thick white snow, and the trees are hung with crystal-clear white trees. On this charming night, colorful river lanterns float on the river.This kind of magnificent and magnificent spectacle cannot be found in any other place.

Seeing Fan Yuhua's happy look, Xu Li pulled Fan Yuhua up and trot along the steps of the embankment to the riverside.At this time, the banks of the Songjiang River are already crowded with people preparing to release river lanterns. They hold all kinds of river lanterns in their hands, such as wisdom lanterns, peace lanterns, longevity lanterns, lover lanterns..., as long as you can think of blessings, It can be found on the river lanterns in people's hands.

Xu Li dragged Fan Yuhua through the crowd. Fan Yuhua didn't know what Xu Li was going to do, so he could only follow Xu Li closely.After running along the river for more than a hundred meters, Xu Licai finally stopped. Fan Yuhua raised his eyes and couldn't help but see that Xu Li was standing in front of a big river lantern with a diameter of about one meter.

Although the river lantern hadn't been lit yet, Fan Yuhua was already deeply attracted by the moonlight in the sky and the lights nearby.This big river lantern is obviously a lover's lantern. Below it is a base surrounded by nine petals of pink lotus flowers. On the top are two cartoon characters, a man and a woman holding hands tightly. In front of them is a huge heart. type candlestick.

Seeing Xu Li and Fan Yuhua staring at the river lantern, an elder sister stepped forward and said with a smile: "You two are a match made in heaven, and this river lantern is made just for you! Young man, this lantern I will give it to you! I hope you can grow old and live happily ever after!"

Xu Li was taken aback when he heard this, he saw this beautiful river lantern from a long distance, and when he got closer, he saw that Fan Yuhua liked it so much, so he wanted to buy it, and put it in the river with Fan Yuhua's own hands after a while, to make a good fortune.Just when she didn't know how to say it, let alone how much money to give to others, the eldest sister actually proposed to give it to herself.

"No, no, big sister, what a shame, not to mention your handwork, even the materials used to make this river lantern cost a lot of money. How can we ask you for nothing!"

Although Fan Yuhua liked it, he also said, "That's right, big sister, how can we ask for such a good river lantern for nothing!"

Xu Li took out his wallet, counted a few hundred yuan bills, handed them over, and said, "Sister, do you think the money is enough for your materials?"

The eldest sister was a little unhappy when she saw the two of them taking out the money, and said: "Aren't you looking down on me! Take a look..." She pointed to the people holding river lanterns around her and said: "These river lanterns I made them all with my own hands, and I gave them all, do you think I will ask for your money?"

When Xu Li heard it, he thought to himself: Fortunately, he didn't say that he would pay for the wages, but only said that he would pay for the materials, which made the elder sister a little unhappy. Now Xu Li didn't mention the money any more. He took the money back and took it. This lover's lamp pulled Fan Yuhua and said: "Eldest sister, let's not mention money, money is vulgar, thank you elder sister, I wish elder sister everything goes well in the future, smooth sailing!"

The eldest sister nodded with a smile, then handed over a small pink card and a pen, and said, "Write your names on it and put it on the river lantern, it will bless you for a lifetime of love and love until you grow old!"