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Chapter 387 - 388: Rise Again_1

Chapter 387: Chapter 388: Rise Again_1

Seeing this, Li Changlin remained neither arrogant nor rash. He brought the microphone to his lips and softly spoke, "My response to the couplet is as follows: The well reflects the moon; its image is cast, within the well the reflected moon is cast. Eternal is the well; eternal the moon’s cast. I ask the five judges to evaluate."

Having said this, Li Changlin lowered the microphone calmly and confidently, then lifted his eyes toward the judges’ seats.

"The well reflects the moon; its image is cast, within the well the reflected moon is cast. Eternal is the well; eternal the moon’s cast. Good, well matched, excellently matched!" Before Elder Gu and the other judges could utter a word, Judge Hu Jiade already began pounding the table, excitedly stood up, and called out.

"This response to the couplet is indeed good." No sooner had Judge Hu Jiade finished than Elder Gu also nodded his head. He had just savored the response carefully and found that the more he pondered, the more delightful it became, and he felt deeply moved.

"Elder Gu, perhaps you aren’t aware," said Hu Jiade, realizing his behavior might have been somewhat improper, as he took his seat again and turned his head toward Elder Gu. "Elder, I thought of this couplet while visiting Wangjiang Tower, and in my hometown, there just happens to be a ’Moon-Reflecting Well’, which is why I got so excited."

"Oh, is that so?" After hearing Hu Jiade’s explanation, Elder Gu was slightly taken aback.

Hu Jiade was not a native of Southern Yue Province, which Elder Gu naturally knew. But what he hadn’t expected was that in Hu Jiade’s hometown, there actually existed a ’Moon-Reflecting Well’; this was indeed fate.

"Yes, who would have thought Li Changlin would also know of the ’Moon-Reflecting Well’!" Hu Jiade sighed profoundly upon this realization.

Little did he know what expression he would show if he found out that Li Changlin didn’t actually know anything about the ’Moon-Reflecting Well’.

"Passed!" Eventually, Elder Gu spoke on behalf of the judges.

Actually, even without Elder Gu’s declaration, everyone in the venue, both onstage and off, already knew that Li Changlin’s response to the couplet was correct.

"Awesome, my brother."

"Go, husband, you’re the best!"

"My idol, oh! Why do I feel so sad that my idol has matched the couplet correctly?"

"I’m also very sad; I’m really envious of that beauty!"

Some were invigorated, others were disheartened, some admired, and yet others envied!

"That’s amazing, Brother Changlin is gearing up for a takeoff!"

"Haha, looking forward to Brother Changlin’s rise."

"Guys, with Brother Changlin being so powerful, where are your gifts?"

"Right, right, guys, keep those gifts coming. Just now, Brother Changlin’s grand display was surely because of the mighty support from the gifts you all sent!"

Well, these brothers in the live broadcast room were indeed impressive; they actually attributed Li Changlin’s successful response to the couplet as their own merit.

As for this, Qian Ziwei naturally did not contend; after all, Li Changlin wasn’t going to suffer any loss.

Speaking of which, with all these gifts pouring in, Li Changlin had a 40% commission.

The more his brothers swiped, the more Li Changlin gained.

Though Qian Ziwei was a petite female tycoon, she was very particular about money matters.

The jade pendant that Li Changlin spent 560,000 on for her in the afternoon had truly caused her heartache.

However, seeing Li Changlin happy, she didn’t let her heartache show.

Now, with the brothers being so generous, it could be considered some compensation for Li Changlin!

Qian Ziwei thought proudly to herself, oblivious that if the brothers in the live broadcast room knew of her thoughts, they might not care whether she was Sister-in-law Changlin or not, they would probably give her an earful.

Alright, back to business. Watching the gifts cascade in the live broadcast room, Qian Ziwei once again gave a speech full of thanks.

At that moment, the male host had already added a point for Li Changlin on the number ten card.

By now, Li Changlin finally had a point, while contestants number seven, twelve, and fifteen still had a big fat zero.

"Okay, congratulations to contestant number ten for getting a point, we will now start the rush for the fifth question. Judges, please present the question." Seeing her partner finish updating the scores, the female host called out again.

"Alright, I’ll take this question. Contestants, listen up, my couplet’s first line goes like this: ’No mountain could match the beauty of Wu Mountain.’" As the host finished speaking, the last judge also picked up the microphone on the table and began to speak.

This judge was the youngest, appearing to be in his thirties or just under forty, but don’t underestimate him.

This Mao Shengtai was no ordinary person; he was a member of the National Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Secretary-General of the Huacheng Federation of Literary and Art Circles. His research into couplets was also incredibly profound.

The first line of the couplet didn’t seem like much at first glance, appearing quite ordinary. However, a closer appreciation would reveal the homophonic wordplay between ’no mountain’ and ’Wu Mountain,’ revealing a profound subtlety.

Several contestants were somewhat knowledgeable about couplets, so they quickly realized this point and started to ponder deeply.

Only Li Changlin, he was a complete outlier.

Seeing everyone either bowing their heads or closing their eyes in thought, he simply picked up the microphone, smiled, and called out, "Two hosts, five judges, I’ve already figured it out."

"What?"

"Impossible!"

"How can he be so fast!"

"He must be cheating."

Hearing that Li Changlin had already thought of an answer, many people in the audience started to shout and make noise.

Especially those male comrades who had girlfriends. To be honest, everyone had tolerated it for a while now.

Dammit, it’s one thing to be handsome, but you’re actually talented too?

I mean, bro, can you give some face and pretend like you can’t answer it or something?

Initially, when it seemed like Li Changlin wasn’t doing well, many people were secretly delighted.

But before they could get their kicks, Li Changlin started to show his prowess.

It’s just too depressing, can’t you play nice with everyone else?

Many people felt like crying without tears because, after Li Changlin spoke up, their girlfriends or female companions’ eyes lit up as if Li Changlin was their man, making it truly maddening and frustrating.

"Oh, contestant number ten has thought of an answer already? Please, do tell." Both hosts were also quite surprised. To be honest, although they weren’t too knowledgeable about couplets, as hosts, they should know a thing or two.

But they didn’t expect that just as Mao Shengtai had finished presenting the first line of the couplet, Li Changlin had already come up with a matching second line. Even a computer probably couldn’t do that!

"Okay, my matching second line goes like this: ’What water could be as clear as river water?’" Since he had already spoken up, Li Changlin also had no intention of holding back.

Seeing the host acknowledge him, he immediately picked up the microphone and gave the answer.

With the System’s assistance, he could afford to be this willful.