Flowers in Bloom, Full Moon (Final)

A warm breeze turned the Jiangnan shore green once more; another spring had arrived.

The scent of firecracker smoke from the Lunar New Year had yet to fully fade when Linjiang Ancient Town by the great river welcomed its liveliest day.

This riverside town, with a history spanning several centuries, had undergone nearly two years of restoration and construction. It had now become the most beautiful ancient town around Hang City, brimming with Jiangnan charm.

Pavilions and towers, painted beams and carved rafters—the tightly packed ancient buildings rose in orderly layers, their arrangement elegantly varied, making those within feel as though they had returned to days long past.

Many Riverside Town residents had returned. Teahouses, rice and oil shops, general stores, food shops, restaurants, handicraft workshops, guesthouses, and hotels had all reopened, making the town even more prosperous than before.

Tourists hoping to visit and enjoy the excitement were bound to be disappointed, however. Linjiang Ancient Town had not yet officially opened to the public, and the roads leading into town were under traffic control today. Only vehicles bearing special passes were allowed through.

The ancient town's parking lot was already filled with all kinds of luxury cars, with vehicles extending all the way onto the streets outside.

A couplet hanging above the gatehouse at the town entrance was particularly eye-catching. Its first line read: "A lifelong bond endures as heaven and earth." Its second line read: "A century of union lasts as long as time itself." Its horizontal inscription read: "Dragon Soars, Phoenix Dances!"

Every household in town was decorated with lanterns and colorful ornaments, and large red double-happiness characters were posted everywhere, creating an atmosphere of joy and good fortune.

The grand hall at the heart of the ancient town was filled with flowers and gifts.

And guests