Chapter 46: The Demon Lord Princess's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 46: Flying Kites (2)

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Just like that, three children brimming with vitality and fighting spirit held their kites and ran cheerfully toward the distance. Watching the children's figures grow farther and farther away, Yan Shuang'er stood up with some worry and said, "No, I have to go take a look at those little brats." Simultaneously, Qi Yu also stood up, smiling as he said, "I'll go too, so I can help keep an eye on them." Finished speaking, the two walked side by side toward the direction the children had left. Yan Wang, whose reaction was slightly sluggish, only now came to his senses as if waking from a dream and stood up, hurriedly following the two ahead. Just then, Yan Xiner hastily called out to Yan Shuang'er, who was about to step forward: "Let the two of them go, you don't need to join in the bustle!" Yan Shuang'er's lips curved slightly upward, revealing a sweet smile as she replied, "That won't do; those two are big men with clumsy hands and feet, how could they take good care of them?" Before her words had even fallen, she sped up her pace without looking back and caught up with the two ahead, leaving Yan Xiner with a helpless face watching their figures grow farther and farther away.

At this moment, Qianqian on the side watched the three people gradually approaching, and secretly mused: Hm, looks fairly reliable... Immediately after, Qianqian nimbly picked up the kite string in her hand, while Qi Xi beside her carefully held the kite high. After preparations were done, Qianqian took a deep breath and sprinted forward swiftly like an arrow leaving the bow. She gritted her teeth, exerting all her skills, as if all the strength in her body had gathered in her legs. However, although that beautiful Butterfly Kite had briefly soared into the air, it soon lost control like a naughty child and plunged headfirst into the ground.

The first attempt ended in failure, but Qianqian did not lose heart. She panted lightly and said to Qi Xi beside her: "Xi Xi, why don't you try?" Qi Xi nodded happily and took the kite string from Qianqian's hand. This time, Qianqian steadied the kite with both hands. Once Qi Xi gave the command, Qianqian tossed the kite upward forcefully without hesitation. The kite, borrowing the wind, wobbled slowly toward the sky. Unfortunately the good scene did not last long; before long it fell straight down like a bird with broken wings. The two exquisitely carved little girls pursed their little mouths tightly, faces full of unhappiness. Just then, Qi Yu on the side smiled and spoke: "Don't be unhappy, let me help you fly kites, okay?" Hearing this, the two little girls bloomed radiant smiles like flowers bathed in sunlight and answered in unison: "Okay!"

Qi Yu familiarly picked up the kite string, while the tall Yan Wang carefully held the kite. Accompanied by Qi Yu's energetic shout, Yan Wang abruptly hurled the kite forward with force. Simultaneously, Qi Yu sprinted forward like an arrow leaving the bow.

At first, the kite swayed unsteadily in the air, rising and falling, as if a naughty child playing and tussling with the wind. However, Qi Yu did not panic in the slightest; he ran forward with all his might while nimbly tugging the kite string in his hand. With each tug he loosened the line a little; tug again, then let out more line. Under this repeated operation, the kite gradually stabilized and began to climb continuously.

Watching the kite fly higher and higher, like a small bird soaring freely, the two little girls were so happy they danced and jumped joyfully on the grass. One little girl excitedly shouted: "Xi Xi flew up! Flew up!" The other little girl was equally excited, cheering and jumping along. And Qi Xi on the side was even more excited, her little face flushed red; she clapped her hands and called loudly: "Flew up! Elder Brother is so amazing!"

Finally, the kite flew high in the blue sky, and only then did Qi Yu stop his steps. He panted slightly, a proud smile brimming on his face, standing quietly to the side, gently watching the overjoyed Qi Xi, and said indifferently: "Just a trifle."

Meanwhile, Ai Jiao, after trying three times and still failing to launch a kite, gradually became somewhat dejected. She lowered her head, her little mouth pouting slightly, her eyes revealing a trace of loss and helplessness. Just then, Yan Shuang'er walked over with light steps, lightly patted Ai Jiao's shoulder, and comforted her softly: "It's okay, Ai Jiao, look, you're small and your legs are short too, it's perfectly normal that you can't get the kite up! Not getting it up doesn't matter either, we can find someone else to help!"

Ai Jiao heard Yan Shuang'er's words, blinked her big eyes and thought for a bit, and felt what she said seemed quite reasonable. Thus, her previously low spirits instantly eased, a smile gradually surfacing on her face, no longer as dejected as before.

Seeing Ai Jiao's mood improve, Yan Shuang'er shouted loudly toward the distance: "Qi Yu, come quick and help fly a kite!" Hearing the shout, Qi Yu hurriedly handed the kite string in his hand to Qianqian beside him; Qianqian and Xi Xi took turns flying the kite and played very happily, then he ran quickly toward Ai Jiao's side. Simultaneously, Yan Wang, who had been standing by watching, also followed closely behind.

Seeing this scene, Qi Yu, who was striving to fly a kite, smiled and said to Ai Jiao: "Don't worry, look, those two didn't manage to fly theirs either? At most it's just a draw!" Hearing Qi Yu's comfort, Ai Jiao felt a warmth in her heart, and the last lingering dejection completely vanished like smoke.

Before long, Qi Yu swiftly took the kite, fiddled with it a few times skillfully, then jogged a few steps, swung his arm, and the kite rose steadily into the sky like a light bird. After easily launching the kite, he smiled and handed the reel in his hand to Ai Jiao.

Ai Jiao carefully took the reel, tilted her head up, eyes fixed unblinkingly on the Goldfish Kite soaring in the air, so happy she couldn't close her mouth. That radiant smile was as lovely and moving as a flower blooming in spring.

At this time, the three children gathered together, running joyfully while bursting out peals of silver-bell-like laughter. In the sky, a Butterfly Kite and a Goldfish Kite flew up and down, looking harmonious and beautiful, and the several children thoroughly enjoyed the happy time kite-flying brought, their pure and innocent appearance making one's heart glad.

The remaining three people stood quietly to the side, smiling as they watched the children's playing figures. The beautiful scene before them made them involuntarily immerse themselves in it, as if they themselves were also within a beautiful scroll painting. A gentle breeze brushed their faces, bringing threads of coolness and comfort; everything was so peaceful and beautiful.

And the two people on the other side...