When the abacus-bead lanterns of the Chang'an Night Market strung together like the Milky Way falling upon the shoulders, Pei Hongxiu's Sogdian Dance troupe began to strike the abacus copper bells with a crisp "clatter," the abacus beads bouncing among the tassels of their dance costumes to form the character "Attract." Just as a certain scholar bit into an abacus-bead candy, the abacus beads instantly projected the shimmering light of the Sogdian dance within his pupils, startling him so much he almost choked. "This abacus-bead candy actually 'steals souls'!" The Protagonist chuckled, shaking the abacus-bead traffic-generation flag. "This is the technique of 'Abacus Light Suddenly Revealed.' Once you finish the candy, you'll surely want to watch the dance!"
From Xiaotao Eatery drifted the aroma of abacus-bead scallion pancakes, the abacus beads bouncing above the steamer to form the character "Retain." A Sogdian merchant who had just finished watching the dance rubbed his belly as he entered the shop, and the abacus beads immediately embroidered a "Foodie Certification" pattern onto his handkerchief. The Sogdian merchant slammed the table. "Bring me a 'Round and Flawless' set meal!" The abacus beads leaped into his mutton soup with flatbread, forming the character "Full," and the chunks of bread automatically arranged themselves into an Abacus Array, provoking uproarious laughter from the neighboring table.
From Moli's Calligraphy and Painting Boat drifted the fragrance of…
Chapter 230