Chapter 61: Lovers Finally Tied in Marriage

In the end, Lin Zishan gave a shy nod. Breaking all rules, the two of them became an officially united couple even before the final round began.

Watching the two walk down the stage together, Lin Chuyi stepped forward with a hint of excitement. "Congratulations, congratulations to you both!"

Lin Zishan's face flushed crimson once more. This was simply too embarrassing, especially since her father and family members were still watching from below.

Moreover, the sight of Lin Chuyi instantly reminded her of the pouch bought at the inn that morning, the one symbolizing the blessing of bearing children early. Overwhelmed with shyness, she didn't dare to speak another word.

Compared to Lin Zishan's bashful demeanor, Lu Yao appeared much more at ease. "Thank you, Miss."

Lin Chuyi smiled brightly as she stood on tiptoe to pat Lu Yao on the shoulder. "What is there to thank me for? However, you must remember the words you spoke today. If you ever fail Zishan, I will never forgive you—especially since there are so many people watching us today, and we are all witnesses."

"Rest assured, Miss, I will never let Zishan down."

Lin Chuyi nodded with a beaming smile, a sense of gentle emotion stirring in her heart. "Bless you both."

After exchanging a few more remarks, Lu Yao led Lin Zishan to the VIP seating area reserved specifically for successful matches.

Lin Chuyi watched them for a while longer before turning back to take her seat. Glancing up, she saw Mo宇 gazing at her, and she immediately gave him a cheerful wave with a bright smile.

Having waved for quite a while without receiving any reaction from that bewitching man opposite her, Lin Chuyi wrinkled her nose in dissatisfaction.

*Hey, hey! People are greeting you over here, the least you could do is acknowledge it!*

Mo Yu's gaze fell with dangerous intensity upon that fair, delicate right hand. A long moment later, his eyes shifted to Lu Yao sitting nearby, his narrowed eyes deep in unreadable thought.

Lin Jiuyue looked at Lin Chuyi with a look of pure adoration and asked, " Eldest Sister, how did you know that Miss Lin and Young Master Lu already knew each other?"

Lin Chuyi blinked, looking somewhat baffled. "I didn't know."

This time, it was Lin Jiuyue's turn to be stunned. *You didn't know? Yet when Young Master Lu merely asked whether that riddle reflected the young lady's innermost thoughts, you boldly shouted that happiness must be seized by oneself? Weren't you just teasing them?*

A few drops of cold sweat slid down Lin Jiuyue's forehead, though she still wanted to believe her eldest sister wasn't entirely unreliable. She pressed on, "Eldest Sister, if you had no idea the two of them knew each other, why did you tell Miss Lin that happiness must be fought for?"

"Oh? Don't you think they look utterly perfect together?"

Lin Chuyi's matter-of-fact response left Lin Jiuyue speechless, utterly dumbfounded by such logic.

The riddles presented by the remaining young women were quite conventional and of moderate difficulty, causing Lin Chuyi to gradually lose interest in this segment.

It wasn't until the final young woman posed her riddle that Lin Chuyi finally couldn't help but roll her eyes. These questions were truly dreadfully boring.

"Well, this segment concludes here. I imagine everyone now has a certain understanding of these young men, so..."

Hearing that it was about to end, Lin Chuyi couldn't help suppressing a yawn. Feeling that ending it just like that would be far too dull, she interrupted, "Father, I haven't given mine yet. 'A dog in the middle, four mouths above and below.' Please, gentlemen, give your answers."

As soon as this riddle was spoken, an uproar immediately erupted. While the riddles presented by the other young ladies today had all been quite refined, the answer to this one—though not difficult—was undeniably rather vulgar.

Lin Zhixiang was too late to stop her. *Does this silly girl not realize that simply by posing a riddle in this segment, she counts as participating in the Flower Festival herself? Anyone could participate, but certainly not you!*

Already, Lin Zhixiang's mind was racing to figure out how to disqualify Lin Chuyi.

After a brief, stunned silence, the villagers instantly broke into heated discussions, yet not a single young man stepped forward to answer the riddle.

If no one stepped up within the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, Lin Chuyi would be directly eliminated.