In fact, in the Douyu live stream, the audience held dictionaries and looked up each word one by one.
"Damn, such profound ancient poetry. If it weren't for Miss Duan translating it, I wouldn't have understood!"
"They told you to study, but you insisted on herding cattle. Now look, you have to use a dictionary. How embarrassing..."
"No, I only half-understand the second half of the sentence. I hope Young Master Su can translate it."
"Using 'Linglong' to compose poetry, I feel like the goddess is about to be snatched away by Young Master Su again. So romantic, so talented!"
"Who says studying is useless? Isn't this a better way to impress girls than others?"
Cheng Tao was so excited. He never expected Su Yang to unlock a new skill.
Looking at the barrage of poetic lines, it was as if Cheng Tao himself had composed the ancient poems.
Duan Linglong recovered and asked, "Mr. Su, what does the second half of the sentence mean?"
"The meaning of the last two sentences is, just like a linglong dice inlaid with red beans, this longing pierces to the bone, do you know?"
Su Yang pretended to be affected by Duan Linglong's charm and answered all questions truthfully.
Duan Linglong savored it carefully. Combined with the preceding lines, she felt it was still not fully satisfying.
The phrase had a double meaning, profound, lingering, and deeply affectionate.
The first layer of meaning was the deep嘱咐 and earnest anticipation at the time of parting, like lighting a lamp at the bottom of a well.
The second layer of meaning was the longing that penetrated to the bone after parting.
Duan Linglong blushed, "We've only met for the first time, why do you miss me so much?"
Su Yang laughed inwardly. Wen Feiqing had used this double entendre so cleverly, integrating human affairs, customs of the time, and emotions, carrying a profound implication.
— This woman thought I wrote this ancient poem for her, unaware that I changed a character.
However, Su Yang continued to feign ignorance, "Although it's our first meeting, I will never forget Miss Duan's peerless beauty!"
Duan Linglong chuckled, covering her mouth, "Oh? Which aspect of me do you find unforgettable?"
"Miss Duan's beauty is enough to topple cities and kingdoms. Your figure is neither too plump nor too thin, just right. And the seamlessness between your legs always makes one lose control!"
Duan Linglong looked down. Indeed, when her legs were together, there was no gap.
— Hmph, these talented scoundrels are so dangerous when they act like perverts!
— But I am not an ordinary woman. My goal is eternal life!
"Mr. Su, does this poem have a name?"
"《Si Linglong》"
"This..."
Duan Linglong was stunned. Was it that direct?
Duan Linglong shook her head, "I don't believe in love at first sight, but I like your poem very much, and I'm very satisfied!"
Seeing Su Yang getting more and more invested, Duan Linglong tried to probe about the Everlasting Scroll again.
"Mr. Su, when you found the Dragon Head, did you discover anything else?"
"No!"
Su Yang answered decisively, not daring to hesitate. Any slight delay would reveal the anomaly to Duan Linglong.
Duan Linglong was unwilling, "Since Mr. Su is willing to write poetry for me, I believe your intentions. However, love at first sight is still hard to convince me!"
"Guan guan ju jiu, zai he zhi zhou. Yao tiao shu nu, jun zi hao qiu."
"Miss Duan, my feelings for you cannot be expressed even with ten poems!"
Duan Linglong was shocked, thinking that Su Yang was so learned, able to compose verses at will.
"Mr. Su, this poem seems incomplete. Could you recite the rest?"
Not only her, but the audience in the live stream also quickly took out their notebooks, ready to copy it down.
"I've decided. From now on, I'll modify Young Master Su's poems and try them out to impress girls."
"Last time on the matchmaking show, Young Master Su unlocked the skill of composing and singing. This time it's poetry. It's truly surprising!"
"Can Duan Linglong withstand this offensive from Young Master Su?"
Su Yang himself was surprised. It seemed Duan Linglong genuinely believed he liked her.
Since that was the case, he would continue to play along and see if she had the Everlasting Scroll or knew its secrets.
Su Yang continued to recite, "Cen ci xing cai, zuo you liu zhi. Yao tiao shu nu, wu mei qiu zhi.
Qiu zhi bu de, wu mei si fu. You zai you zai, zhuan zhuan fan ce.
Cen ci xing cai, zuo you cai zhi. Yao tiao shu nu, qin se you zhi.
Cen ci xing cai, zuo you mao zhi. Yao tiao shu nu, zhong gu le zhi."
Duan Linglong listened intently, feeling that this poem was even longer and more romantic.
In comparison, the poems written by contemporary experts were utter nonsense.
Duan Linglong hesitated. Initially, she just wanted to test if Su Yang had the Everlasting Scroll.
Who knew Su Yang was so talented and genuinely had feelings for her.
The Duan family had a rule: if the eldest sister didn't marry, the younger ones couldn't either.
This led to all seven Duan sisters still being single.
Duan Linglong thought that her younger sisters, Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi, were almost twenty, and she herself was thirty. She couldn't keep delaying forever.
— I'll pretend to agree to date Su Yang first. If he has the Everlasting Scroll, that would be best.
— If not, I'll test his character and ability to see if he's worthy of entrusting my life to!
Duan Linglong pretended to be shy, "Mr. Su, I have felt your intentions. Since that's the case, I can try dating you."
"Really?"
"Really!"
Su Yang was stunned. Was he going to pick up a beautiful wife every time he went on a blind date?
"Everyone, look! Miss Duan has accepted Young Master Su's pursuit. From now on, Songhai will have one less stunning beauty!"
"Ahhh... Young Master Su's offensive is too fierce. No one could resist it!"
"It's over, it's over. My goddess is gone..."
"I wonder if Young Master Su will use money to impress the goddess again, preparing for a two-pronged approach this time!"
"The one upstairs, Duan Linglong has only agreed to date Young Master Su. They haven't reached the stage of engagement and dowry yet!"
Duan Linglong said, "That's all for today. Let's add each other on WeChat. Come find me at the Cultural Relics Association when you have time."
"You too, come visit my place when you have time. I'll have Chengcheng make you something delicious!"
Duan Linglong's lips curved upwards. She had been waiting for this.
Only by going to his place would she have a chance to search for the Everlasting Scroll.
"Alright, I'll visit tomorrow!"
"So soon... Oh, okay, no problem!"
Su Yang quickly corrected himself, thinking he would host Duan Linglong well tomorrow.
"See you tomorrow!"
Duan Linglong snapped her fingers and walked towards the exit.
She walked naturally, yet there was no gap. Naturally born + not yet developed by anyone, she was indeed potent and tight.
Su Yang shook his head. Unconsciously, his clothes were a little damp.
Fighting wits and courage with a woman like Duan Linglong required absolute caution.
On the other side, Cheng Tao reluctantly closed the live stream.
Although this broadcast broke records, the filming time was too short. The potential for improvement was far greater than this.
Seeing Su Yang approaching, Cheng Tao smiled and asked, "How was it? Isn't Duan Linglong very charming?"
"She's alright. Her eyes always make one lose their senses. She is indeed very charming!"
Su Yang implied something, but Cheng Tao couldn't understand.
"Sigh, I wanted to watch too, but I didn't even have the courage to look up in front of her. Unlike Young Master Su, who handled it so calmly."
"Alright, alright, it's getting late. I should go home and rest."
Su Yang yawned. This program was scheduled for late at night, and he was tired and sleepy after it ended.
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