Epiphany

As Lin Yi removed her mask.

A wave of disappointed murmurs immediately rose from below.

The result was completely beyond everyone's expectations.

After all, judging from her figure, lively eyes, and pleasant voice, an image of a beautiful woman had instantly formed in everyone's minds.

Yet they had not expected Lin Yi to look so ordinary.

She was no different from an ordinary girl in the common folk.

The courtesans felt somewhat better.

They sourly thought, So what if she won the Lantern Riddle Competition? I'm much prettier than you.

The old man above was also stunned. By his inner intuition, Lin Yi should not have looked this ordinary!

But she had already removed her mask and had not broken any rules, so the old man did not pursue the matter. With a casual wave of his hand, a streak of golden light shot toward Lin Yi.

It was a golden brocade box.

Lin Yi still did not open it. After putting it away, she walked down from the platform with Qing Se.

"Alright, this year's Lantern Riddle Competition has come to an end. See you again next year."

The old man laughed heartily, then waved his hand.

Piu!

A stream of light shot into the sky.

A moment later.

More and more streams of light appeared, finally blossoming across the night sky into brilliant fireworks.

The night sky was covered in dazzling, breathtaking fireworks, bringing this Lantern Riddle Competition to a perfect close.

Inspired by the atmosphere, the men and women all tacitly removed their masks and embraced and kissed their companions.

Even the brothel madams began making offers on the spot.

How much it would cost for Shishi to drink with someone.

How much for a night of passion, and so on.

With the brothels' complete business operations