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On the ninth day of September, geese fly high in autumn and the cool breeze blows cool. The chrysanthemums in Fenghua Villa are endless, colorful and fragrant.

A grand family banquet was held by the lake, and the servants and maidservants shuttled back and forth, everything was in order.But outside the villa, the cars and horses were like clouds, and the guests arrived one after another.

Mrs. Yin was a stunning beauty when she was young, and she is still beautiful today. Because she lost her husband not long ago, she dresses up in a simple and elegant manner, which is more dignified and dignified.Yin Fengxiang was also chatting and joking with the juniors of a few aristocratic families.

Yin Qingyu stood alone on the side, looking at the guests who came one after another, and saw Cheng Fei appearing in the crowd in the blink of an eye, she was overjoyed, and was about to call him when she suddenly found a girl beside him.

The girl was seventeen or eighteen years old, and she was dressed in a dazzling purple dress. She was so bright and beautiful that it took one's breath away.She was chatting and joking with Cheng Fei, and they looked very close.Looking at them, Yin Qingyu's call came to her lips and she swallowed it unconsciously.

Cheng Fei, on the other hand, saw him and immediately came over happily: "Sapphire!"

"Brother Cheng!" The girl followed quickly, her voice as sweet as a silver bell.

Seeing that his eyes fell on the girl, Cheng Fei was a little embarrassed, and quickly introduced, "Qingyu, this is Miss Ling Weiwei." They happened to meet on the way into the village, and Ling Weiwei didn't sit in the car, so she insisted on getting down and walking with him , attracted countless eyes along the way.

"Miss Ling, he is my friend Qingyu."

"It turns out that you are the eldest son of Fenghua Villa!" Ling Weiwei opened his almond eyes curiously, "Brother Cheng often mentions you to me!"

"He also mentioned you to me." Yin Qingyu said softly.

"Really? What are you talking about?" Ling Weiwei became excited. Seeing his hesitation, he gave Cheng Fei an unhappy look, "Hmph, he must really hate me and say a lot of bad things about me, right?"

"No!" Yin Qingyu hurriedly said, "Of course not!"

"Really?" She glanced sideways at Cheng Fei.The latter showed a helpless look.

"Of course it's true." Yin Qingyu said seriously, "Ah Fei never did."

Ling smiled slightly, her delicate red lips curled slightly, and her dimples suddenly appeared, but she deliberately raised her chin, "But, he always doesn't care about people. Last time I asked him if he fought with some bandits, When it comes to catching prostitutes, he will say that he has no time and is busy."

Yin Qingyu couldn't help but smile, "I know this."

"Then tell me!" Ling Weiwei looked at him happily, "Ah... there must be something embarrassing in it, he dare not say it, Brother Yin, tell me! Hey, the three of us will sit together later, Speak slowly!"

Yin Qingyu was just about to tell her that her seat was arranged next to Yin Fengxiang, and she couldn't sit with them, but before she could say anything, she heard Yin Fengxiang say loudly: "Since the guests are all here, let's all sit down."

He looked around at the crowd, and when his eyes swept over here, Chong Chengfei and the others nodded and smiled, signaling them to take their seats.

Yin Fengxiang is the owner of the village, and he sits at the head seat. Mrs. Yin and Yin Qingyu sit on either side of him, and the rest sit down in order according to their seniority. Cheng Fei and Ling Weiwei sit together, just across the table.

All kinds of delicacies on the table are exquisite and beautiful. The most attractive thing is the steaming big crabs in the steamer, which are fresh and plump.Two rows of servants held the wine jars, which were sweet-scented osmanthus wine and chrysanthemum wine, and opened the seals. The rich sweet fragrance made people drunk before drinking.

Yin Fengxiang stood up and poured Mrs. Yin a glass of wine.Mrs. Yin stood up gracefully, gave him a loving look, raised her sleeve to cover it, and drank a full drink.Yin Fengxiang turned around and poured another cup for Yin Qingyu.

Yin Qingyu didn't expect him to pour wine for herself.In the past, at this kind of family dinner, I always sat in the corner, my father would only joke with his wife Fengxiang, without even looking at me... I understand what I am in the eyes of others, so I always sit alone and uncomfortable, Retire until halfway through...

"Brother." Yin Fengxiang picked up the wine glass and gently placed it in his hand.

Yin Qingyu quickly regained consciousness, stood up and smiled politely: "Thank you." She lowered her eyes and drank slowly.

Yin Fengxiang watched him finish his drink, and turned to the crowd, "The Double Ninth Banquet is a family banquet. At this time, I wish my mother and elder brother good health and peace in Hezhuang. Fengxiang is very grateful to all friends who came to enjoy the honor. Come and join us." Good luck to all of you!" He held up a glass of wine.

Everyone responded.Many people nodded in approval: Yin Fengxiang is famous for his art, and he is the owner of the villa, but he has never forgotten the word filial piety, and he has not lost courtesy to his unhappy brother, which is rare, rare.

"Everyone drink as much as you want, and you won't return if you don't get drunk!"

"it is good!"

"The owner is very kind, we will not be polite, haha!"

"Exactly, drink to your heart's content!"

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Mrs. Yin gracefully ordered the banquet to begin.All of a sudden, cups were exchanged at the table, which was very lively.

Yin Qingyu ate for a while, and found that many people at the table were eating and talking and laughing, but they secretly glanced at Cheng Fei and Ling Weiwei, and there was still a trace of an unclear smile on the corner of their mouths.You know, for the sake of Cheng Fei, Ling Weiwei insisted on blowing up the marriage with Yin Fengxiang, which caused a lot of uproar in the rivers and lakes, but now it's good, the parties are gathered at the same table, and there is a good show to watch.

Looking at Cheng Fei and Cheng Fei, Cheng Fei was silent while eating, while Ling Weiwei was very lively, chatting with him non-stop, with a bright smile all the time.Yin Qingyu suddenly felt that Ling Weiwei's beauty lies not only in her appearance, but also in her carefree laughter.Regardless of whether the appearance is beautiful or ugly, the kind of happiness from the heart makes people radiant.

At this moment Ling Weiwei frowned.A big crab claw in her bowl was very hard, and she couldn't break it apart after breaking it several times. She wanted to grit her teeth and be ruthless, but she was afraid that everyone would laugh at her rough movements.After being in trouble for a while, he grabbed his pincers and asked Cheng Fei for help.

Cheng Fei took it, and pinched it lightly with two fingers, the hard shell cracked in response, and split into two neatly, revealing the snow-white and complete crab meat.

Ling Wei smiled like a flower, and almost clapped her hands with joy, "Oh, Brother Cheng, you are really good. It's the first time I've seen crab-eating skills. I'll always look for you for crab-eating in the future!"

Everyone at the table watched more vigorously, smiled more intensely, exchanged glances with each other, and their eyes were full of ambiguity.

Yin Fengxiang looked at it and just smiled slightly.

Mrs. Yin looked at it, lowered her eyes slightly, and beckoned her servant to serve another plate of crabs to Ling Weiwei.

"This..." Seeing the smiling servant standing beside him with a hot crab, Ling looked at Mrs. Yin in a puzzled way.

Mrs. Yin said kindly: "Niece Xian likes crabs, so eat more. Don't be polite."

Ling Weiwei felt a little uneasy when she noticed the gazes from all around her. Then she looked at Mrs. Yin, who nodded and smiled at her, "Eat."

The table fell silent for a moment.Most of the people could see that this was Mrs. Yin reminding Ling Weiwei not to behave recklessly; Ling Weiwei also realized something, so she buried her head in her meal and kept silent.

After drinking for three rounds, Mrs. Yin got up and went back to her room.After Yin Fengxiang sent his mother to rest, he returned to the table.Everyone was [-]% full from eating, and the chatting and laughing became lively again. Someone said: "Eating alone will not live up to the good times, why don't you come up with some interesting topics to add to the fun?"

"Is it right to recite poems? I can't, don't pull me!" The other said immediately.

"I'm not a literati, what are you doing with those elegant things? Why don't you come to a competition and let the heroes show off their unique skills?"

"It's not good, it's the Double Ninth Festival, and swords and knives are used to ruin the scenery. I think it's better to enjoy chrysanthemums and drink wine..."

Hearing their noise, Yin Fengxiang raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and said with a smile, "You don't need to argue anymore, I've already discussed a novel game with the butler to cheer everyone up."

"Oh? What kind of game?" Everyone at the table was curious.

"It has always been a custom to climb high on the Double Ninth Festival, and today we will 'enter the water'."

"Brother Yin, don't you want us to compete in swimming? We don't care, Taoist Plum Blossom is a bit old!"

"Brother Lin is joking. Look," Yin Fengxiang pointed, and everyone saw a row of small wooden boats with two pointed ends prepared by the lake. Pavilions and stone bridges may be places to hide, and everyone rowed around the lake, within half an hour, the one who found the most sachets was the winner."

Yin Qingyu's heart skipped a beat, it was really a fun game.

"This game is fun!" Ling Weiwei was the first to praise.Cheng Fei also showed joy.

"It's elegant and fits the meaning of the festive season. It's really out of the ordinary!" The rest of the people also nodded.

Yin Fengxiang continued: "Each boat accommodates two people, everyone here can row a boat, and the sixteen of us just formed..." He paused, "Only Miss Ling is a woman here, I'm afraid..."

Ling Weiwei was jumping with excitement, but when she heard it, she became anxious, "What's the matter with the girl? The sons and daughters of the rivers and lakes don't care about trivial matters. Since I can eat at the same table with everyone, why can't I steer the boat together?"

Yin Fengxiang nodded with a smile and said, "That's right, we can't miss Miss Ling. Sixteen people form eight pairs, and now there are eight boats by the lake. Within half an hour, the winner will be determined. The winner is a small Chongyang gift from Fenghua Villa ..." He gestured with his eyes, and the servant came forward with two pots of chrysanthemums in his arms.

Immediately there was a look of amazement in people's eyes, and someone lost his voice: "Green Chrysanthemum!"

Dark green branches and leaves, petite flowers, emerald green slender petals, restrained and unique demeanor, like a girl who is about to say something, standing gracefully under the blue sky.Although not gorgeous and charming, it is extremely vivid and elegant.

Green Chrysanthemum!The most precious variety of chrysanthemums, there are less than ten pots in the entire Jiangnan area.

"Green chrysanthemum." Yin Fengxiang nodded, "There are three pots in the village, and two pots are given to people who are destined." He looked around the crowd, with a thoughtful smile on his lips.

The lottery was presented, and everyone started laughing and drawing lots.Yin Qingyu didn't expect herself to be included, looking at the strange faces, she felt a little uneasy in her heart: the clumsy self who doesn't know how to communicate, is partnering with a stranger...

After the guests finished drawing, he walked over absent-mindedly, and there were still two tickets left in the lottery tube.

"Brother, it's just you and me. We each have one card." Yin Fengxiang looked at the bottomed out lottery, smiled, and handed one to Yin Qingyu.

After receiving it from Yin Fengxiang, before he could open it, Cheng Fei walked over quickly, "Qingyu, which one did you draw?"

Yin Qingyu opened it, "The third boat."

"Really?" Cheng Fei was pleasantly surprised, his eyes lit up, "It's great! You're with me!" He was also worried that if Qingyu picked someone with a bad temper, something would happen.

Yin Qingyu's heart was slightly shocked by his overjoyed appearance.He seemed to be happier than himself when he got the same lottery. Maybe...he really liked being with him...and seeing Cheng Fei staring at him, his beautiful eyes were shining brightly, his handsome face was even more beautiful under the sun. It was dazzling, and he couldn't help being slightly dazed.

On the other side, Ling Weiwei frowned.She grabbed the blue hair hanging from her shoulders, and looked at the paper in her hand in disbelief, with a hint of embarrassment in her bright eyes.

She and Yin Fengxiang were drawn together.