There are actually two mysteries.
As soon as the lantern riddle came out, everyone who was just gearing up suddenly stopped.
After scratching their heads for a while, someone waved their sleeves and left angrily.
The rest are either racking their brains and thinking hard, or getting together in pairs to discuss.
Three or two people ran up to the stage and whispered the answers into the emcee's ear, but none of them got the answer right.
We discussed it after we got off the stage and ran onto the stage again, but the emcee still shook his head.
After doing this three or four times, the master of ceremonies got annoyed and directly gave the rule that each person could not answer the question more than twice.
Lin Silang also lowered his head and thought hard. He was almost certain of the answer to the first question.
But the second path is still a bit elusive.
Xiangyun knows nothing about riddles, but there is a medicine spirit in her dimension that has lived for hundreds or even thousands of years.
She immediately got into the space and asked, "Do you know the answer?"
Yao Ling's helpless voice sounded: "I don't know, I don't study these things."
"What should I do? My fourth uncle wants to go to school. I heard that it is difficult to get into Liuheguan Academy. It only admits thirty students a year. The places were reserved three years ago. If I miss this time, my fourth uncle will only I can go to a very ordinary college.”
Xiangyun, who has experienced the cruel modern college entrance examination system, knows that sometimes the teaching qualifications of a good school are more important than studying hard.
"You can search online. Don't the young people of your era like everything? Just search it on Baidu?"
Yao Ling reminded him at the right moment.
Xiangyun made a sad face and used it to say, as long as there is a network...
etc.
Xiangyun walked to the computer and was surprised to find that the space was connected to the Internet at some point.
"It's strange. It wasn't there two days ago, and it was the same last time. Suddenly there was a call..."
Seeing that she was confused, Yaoling explained kindly: "The various equipment in the space are closely related to the life plan of the host's family in real life. Think carefully about what happened in your home between the last time you called and this time when you have the Internet. event!"
Xiangyun's eyes lit up. Last time his father went to the Yamen to be the head catcher, and the space had electricity the next day. This time, could it be because his mother came to work as a cook at the Yuelai Inn?
"That's right, your father and mother's life trajectory has changed, and you are more or less involved in it. Otherwise, they may only be farmers and housebound women for the rest of their lives. You can regard the change in space as It’s a reward for you.”
Xiangyun had already started searching for the two riddles in the search box, and he did not forget to continue communicating with Yao Ling during the break.
“Does that mean that space will reward me more as long as I allow my family members to express themselves?”
"Theoretically, you can make improving your family's life a side task, but don't forget that collecting ancient medicinal materials is your main task. Host, I must remind you that so far you have only collected one type of wood. Tongguo, we have a long road ahead, so we have to think of ways..."
Before she finished speaking, Xiangyun had already left the space with the answer. All she could think about now was helping Lin Silang enter the academy, and she would talk about the rest later.
Unexpectedly, while she was looking for the answer, Lin Silang had already come down from the stage with his head hanging down.
The first opportunity has been used up. The good news is that the master of ceremonies generously informed him that he answered the first riddle correctly.
The second mystery still needs to be pondered over.
Even so, Lin Silang was the only person present who answered the question correctly.
At this time, in the private room on the second floor, the heating was pleasant and the aroma of wine overflowed, as if forming a barrier from the cold outside world.
A young man pushed open the corner of the window and saw everyone in the audience frowning. The countdown incense sticks were only half a finger high.
"It seems that the mountain leader's puzzle has stumped many people. This year, these people will cry for their father and curse their mother again."
The young man in white clothes pouring wine at the table in the room, about the same age as Lin Silang, said with a smile.
"Liuhe Temple can't admit everyone. It's called riddles, but it's actually an exam in disguise. If you can't answer these two questions, you'll be at the bottom of the academy."
The young man in front of the window had a frown on his face, pursed his lips, and scratched the tip of his nose uncomfortably.
He didn't answer any of the questions, but when he thought about his grades in the academy, he suddenly felt less sad. He was also at the bottom.
He curled up the corner of his mouth, raised his head and said to the young man in white: "Speak as if you have already answered."
The young man in white immediately answered and raised his chin proudly.
The young man by the window looked confused, and his eyes shifted to the young man who had been silently reading a book on the beauty's couch.
In the warm and comfortable box, the two teenagers took off their cloaks and only wore outer clothes.
But the young man was warming up in the stove, still wearing a thick mink fur cloak. Half of his face was reflected in the candlelight, and half of his face was hidden in the shadows. A pair of silent eyes raised from the book and looked at the young man's expectant eyes. look.
He calmly uttered two words: "Correct answer."
The boy in white raised his eyebrows happily at his companion, and laughed out loud when he saw the disappointed look in his eyes.
On Lin Silang's side, when he got off the stage, there was less than half a cup of tea left.
Xiangyun has been using various means to tell his fourth uncle the answer, trying hard to wave his ten fat and short fingers like an abacus.
As a result, Lin Silang, who was immersed in his own world, didn't feel it at all, and even pinched Xiangyun's two chubby hands.
"Abao, be good. Fourth uncle is thinking about something. I will take you to see the Spitfire later."
Xiangyun had no choice but to imitate the sound of abacus beads in his mouth.
It's a pity that she didn't understand what she said. Her mouth muscles were not fully developed, so she could only make a "bah" sound except spitting on Lin Shiro's face.
Seeing that the incense stick was about to burn out, Xiangyun's mouth was about to twitch anxiously. He happened to hear the waiter knocking the abacus beads in the Yue Lai Inn as some diners were about to pay after finishing their meals.
She broke free from Lin Silang's restraints, pointed at the waiter and kept shouting "Ahhh".
Lin Silang kept chanting "yin and yang" and "numbers are different". He looked in the direction of his little niece and happened to see the abacus rattling on his hands. He patted his forehead and his eyes lit up.
"I know! I know!"
He hit her hard on the head.
The force was so strong that Xiangyun's head fell back a lot.
"Abao, mother is right, you are a little lucky star. Wherever you are, there is always good luck."
There was wind at his feet and he ran towards the stage. Before the master of ceremonies rang the bell and announced that the time was up, he blurted out his words with confidence.
"One of the answers is the shadow and the other is the abacus."
Everyone in the audience was still waiting for him to be kicked off the stage. After all, Lin Silang was not as old as many young people present who had been studying for longer. Looking at his patched clothes, one could tell that his family conditions were not good and he could not even read or write. Two words.
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, the master of ceremonies immediately put down the gongs and drums in his hands, and happily raised Lin Silang's hand to announce.
"The winner of tonight's final lantern riddle has been announced. Congratulations to this young man."
As soon as he finished speaking, a series of sighs erupted from the crowd, while passers-by who had nothing to do with themselves and were watching the excitement applauded enthusiastically.
Xiangyun shouted "Wow wow wow" very energetically, raising his little fists above his head and dancing up and down by his ears. Not only the emcee, but also the three people in the box on the second floor couldn't help laughing.
The young man in white said: "This little girl is very interesting. She looks happier than her brother."
The young man holding the document smiled and said nothing. He waited until the master of ceremonies handed the nameplate symbolizing Liuheguan Academy to Lin Silang's hands before he spoke lightly.
"Qiming, let me test you. What do the two questions I asked mean?"
The boy who was named had his neck as narrow as a quail. He thought hard for a long time and could only use his eyes to ask his friend for help.
Seeing that the young man showed no displeasure, the boy in white replied.
"The two riddles of Shan Chang are one of shadow and the abacus. The former tests the answerer's ability of observation and dialectical thinking.
The latter dabbles in the "Book of Changes" and the Bagua and Five Elements. Those who can answer it clearly indicate that they have not only studied in required textbooks such as "The Great Learning" and "The Doctrine of the Mean", but also have knowledge of extracurricular extension books.
My teacher said in class that the content of the examination is rich and diverse, and there is no future in just memorizing it. You must have a thorough understanding and extensive knowledge to succeed in the college examination. "
Yang Qiming nodded: "There are so many skills in it, and it's no easier than the questions in our entrance exam. I thought this place was based on luck!"
The young man closed the book, his eyes fell on Lin Silang, who was holding the baby girl happily and crying in the audience, and said with a smile: "Luck is sometimes a kind of strength."
At the fence downstairs just now, he could see every move of his uncle and nephew.
It can be said that without the baby girl in his arms, there is still a big question mark whether the boy can be selected into Liuhe Temple.
Thinking of the girl's action just now, I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, but she just delivered the answer to the young man.
The young man shook his head and laughed out loud.
How could he suspect that a girl who couldn't even speak could guess riddles? It must be that the recent complicated affairs in the college had made him confused and made such unrealistic conjectures.
On the other side, Mr. and Mrs. Lin, who were living alone in their world, finally met up with Uncle Xiangyun and his nephew after placing the wishing lantern by the river.
When he suddenly heard about the good news, Mr. Lin clapped his hands excitedly and slapped his younger brother on the back.
"It must be that Shiro saw me doing calculations before, so at the critical moment, Fu Ling's heart came to him."
Lin Silang rubbed his numb back, laughed twice and said nothing.
Ms. Zhang glared at her husband and said angrily: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Didn't you listen to your fourth brother? Didn't he remember it because of A Bao's advice?"
Mr. Lin laughed and scratched his head, and echoed: "Yes, yes, A'bao is our little lucky star. Anyone who holds it in his hand will be blessed. Go home quickly and tell your mother the news. She will be happy."
Mrs. Lin was not only happy, she was almost crazy with joy.
A few days ago, she was asking someone to inquire about the college in the town. It was hard to find a scholar in the family, so she couldn't give up halfway.
Not to mention I'm sorry for my ancestors, even my youngest son would hold a book and study hard when he got the chance. He wouldn't put down his pen even if his hands were frostbitten in winter. The money given by the family for studying was broken into two cents, just to buy more. A piece of paper and a few more articles, but with such hard work, Mrs. Lin didn't want him to waste his studies.
When she heard that Shiro was able to go to Liuheguan Academy because of Abao's blessing, the old lady burst into tears.
Others thought it was due to luck, but she was the only one who knew that her granddaughter was protecting her youngest son.
God has been kind to the Lin family. Ever since he sent his granddaughter home, he has never experienced the days of starvation. There is surplus food in his hands and money in his pocket. Even the third child and his wife have found decent jobs in the town.
In the past, it was a beautiful thing that was unthinkable.
Who dares to say that there is no credit for the good granddaughter in it.
Among the Lin family, Lin Silang was the happiest, with a smile on his lips. Even Mrs. Lin, who was sleeping in the next room at night, heard two laughs.
Like Lin Silang, there is also Xiangyun who laughs out loud while sleeping.
Because her space finally received a new upgrade after the fourth uncle's trajectory changed.
