Gao Tian sped up the rowing of the boat, and the two of them entered the red lotus and white lotus that were like green parasols of varying heights. Cloud Pigeon saw the lotus pods that were like jade bowls raised high on the lotus stems, tilted up and showing off, making people drool. She picked one and broke it off to taste it. After swallowing the joy in his heart, he remembered the sentence," The fragrance of the lotus flower wafted ten acres, and the aunt was greedy for the lotus flower." Seeing Gao Tian paddling the boat in comfort and warmth, as if he was also intoxicated by the clarity of the lotus wind and the blue waves, he broke off another fresh lotus seed, peeled off the tender white lotus rice, and fed it to Gao Tian. "Brother, how is it? Was it sweet, fragrant, crisp, and cool? Was his mouth filled with the fragrance of lotus flowers and lotus seeds?”
"Yes, when these lotus seeds are tender enough, the lotus heart is not bitter. It does have a fresh and sweet taste like the lotus seed meat.”
Yun Ge happily peeled the lotus seeds from the lotus heads one by one. Then, she peeled off the green skin and the white clothes, revealing the white lotus seeds. She divided the lotus seeds into two halves, sending one into Gao Tian's mouth and the other into her own mouth. She chewed gently, until her teeth and cheeks were fragrant and her smile was like a flower.
The two of them had bright and happy expressions on their faces as they sailed a small boat through the green lotus leaves. They reflected the shy lotus flowers, sniffed the clear lotus fragrance, and sang a beautiful lotus-picking song. Sometimes they plucked and ate, sometimes they played and sometimes they played.
In a short while, three lotus seeds were sleeping in the basket. The lush green lotus seeds carried the fragrance of dew from the lotus pond. It was as if they were not picked from the lake, but from the fishing songs of Tang Feng and Song Yu. Looking at the harvested lotus seeds, the two of them felt closer. The satisfaction in their hearts was not only the joy of picking lotus seeds, but also the warmth and romance of the lotus pond. The two of them didn't return to the lake until the sunset dyed the water red and there was no one on the lake.
Jiang Tao couldn't wait any longer.
"Alright. Brother, Pigeon, you guys have been lovey-dovey on the lake for so long, making us wait.”
Yun Ge said embarrassedly,"Brother Tao, we didn't." My brother and I stayed in the lake for a while to pick more lotus seeds for everyone.”
"Alright, Pigeon, hurry up and go. Everyone has been waiting for you for a long time.”
Yun Ge saw that there were more people she didn't know than before.
It turned out that Jiang Tao's colleague had rushed over after dealing with the matter there.
"Pigeon, look who's here!" Jiang Tao suddenly said.”
Yun Ge saw that there were two young women accompanying them. Upon closer inspection, she realized that it was actually Yang Liu and Wen Heling. She was so happy that she rushed over and hugged them.
"Yang Liu, He Ling, long time no see. I missed you so much. I'm so happy to see you guys."
Wen Heling said,"We miss you too."
Oh."
"How have you been recently? Did that He guy cause you trouble again?”Yang Liu also hurriedly asked.
"I'm fine. He Junsheng's matter has been settled by the Gao family's parents on my behalf. Don't worry. By the way, how did you know I was here?”
"Officer Gao sent someone to pick us up. He said that you wanted to invite us to an important party here."”
"So it's my brother. He asked Tao to pick me up. I wonder what my brother is up to today. He's so mysterious that he actually secretly brought my sisters over.”
Yun Ge quickly introduced her two friends to Jiang Tao, arranged their seats, and ordered tea for them. Then, he went to distribute the lotus seeds he had picked to the sisters first, and then to his companions. At this moment, Gao Tian walked over and greeted Yang Liu and the others.
Jiang Tao handed his phone to Yun Ge and said,""Pigeon, hurry up and call your parents. First, find out about the engagement party over there. Second, tell them that you won't be staying at home tonight.”
"Tao, why aren't you going home tonight?”
"Pigeon, don't ask anymore. Just listen to Tao bro's arrangements.”
"Then what should I say?"
"Pretend that you don't know where your brother is. Ask them about the situation over there. Then, you can just make up an excuse and say that you can't go back tonight.”
"Oh." Yun Ge hesitated, but still called Gao Pengfei.
"Dad, I'm Yun Ge. I wish the two elders a happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Also, I'm going to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with my classmates tonight. I won't be back if I'm late. How are you guys? Is my brother back yet? Is the engagement ceremony over?"
"Alright, you can have fun with your classmates. Don't worry, we're fine. Your brother's ceremony has ended, but he hasn't arrived yet. I heard that he's still busy at the scene. As the engagement party was not announced beforehand, the guests automatically dispersed when it was time. Master couldn't ask him to stay, so he couldn't wait for your brother, so he could only choose another auspicious day.”
Gao Tian waited for Yun Ge to finish the call and hurriedly asked,""How's the situation over there? Are you still waiting?"
"The cocktail party is over. Dad said that because he didn't say that it was an engagement party in advance and only said that it was a Mid-Autumn Festival gathering, the guests automatically left when it was time, so he couldn't wait for you anymore.”
Gao Tian felt relieved after hearing this. Jiang Tao took Gao Tian's phone from his teammate and said,""Brother, it's up to you now. You have to give us an explanation so that we can play in peace tonight.”
Gao Tian called home first. Gao Pengfei picked up the phone. Gao Tian said,""Dad, our mission is finally over. We are now preparing to bring our team members back. He estimated that he would be able to reach the ceremony venue in half an hour.”
His father told him,"There's no need to rush. We're all home." The engagement ceremony has been canceled."
Gao Tian called He Yixuan again and said the same thing. He Yixuan was so angry that he only said,"Go to hell!"”He hung up.
Gao Tian had no choice but to call again. Today was indeed a special situation. Tell your family to get ready. I'll be there soon.”
"Gao Tian, do you think you're some sort of prominent figure that you want us to wait for you for a night? Our cocktail party has already been canceled. There's no need for you to perform anymore. What are you still doing here? Get lost!"
"I'm sorry, Yixuan. I really had no choice. If we're not in a hurry, I'll take the team to the Mid-Autumn Festival first. I'll contact you later."
Gao Tian hung up the phone with a relaxed expression. "Done. Let's go and drink!"
Jiang Tao's team members not only covered Gao Tian to complete the mission, but they also brought dozens of beer, mooncakes, cold dishes, and fruits. It seemed that everyone was going to drink to their hearts 'content on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Yun Ge roughly counted that Gao Tian and Jiang Tao's team had about forty people. Everyone arranged a dozen tea tables in two rows under the osmanthus tree beside the osmanthus lake in Tian Xiang Garden. There were all kinds of mooncakes, seasonal fruits, roasted meat and cold dishes, dried fruits and snacks, as well as cloud pigeons and fresh lotus seeds picked by Gao Tian. And right above the two rows of tables, there were two more tables. Other than flowers, fruits, and mooncakes, there was also a pair of red incense sticks and a plate of watermelons cut into lotus flowers. The mooncakes were also specially made, and there were two very big ones.
Yun Ge was puzzled and asked Gao Tian,""Brother, what are the two tables over there for?”
Gao Tian was stunned at first, then suddenly blushed. After a long time, he said,""It's us…Oh, that's for worshipping the moon.”
"Baiyue? Brother, I didn't expect you guys to know how to worship the moon?”
"Well…we'll just follow the local customs. It's rare for us to have the opportunity to gather together for the Mid-Autumn Festival, so of course we have to learn some folk customs.”Gao Tian seemed to have something to say, but he found it difficult to say.
"I see. I've only heard that women worship the moon in order to look like Chang'e, and their faces are as bright as the moon.”
Jiang Tao also said," That's right. It's said that the ugly woman of the ancient Qi State had no salt. When she was young, she devoutly worshiped the moon. When she grew up, she entered the palace with outstanding moral character, but she was not favored. On the fifteenth day of the eighth month of a certain year, the emperor saw her under the moonlight and thought that she was beautiful and outstanding, so he made her queen. Women worshiped the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Later, you three sisters must also say goodbye to each other.”
Gao Tian didn't care what Jiang Tao was saying. He held Yun Ge's hand excitedly and said,"" Yun Ge, tonight we…" But before he could finish, a member of the team called out to him.
"Hey, Sergeant Gao, hurry up and bring Sister-in-law over. Don't just be intimate. We're going to open the wine.”
For a moment, there was only the sound of beer bottles being opened. Soon, every paper cup on the table was filled with wine. Dozens of people sat around the table.
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