“In ancient times, Liyue poets often used kites to express their longings or sing about pastoral scenery.

If we can also enjoy this fun today, I think more people will be willing to appreciate and inherit the beauty of tradition in the future." Keqing expressed her thoughts.

Little Paimeng was quite impressed by these words and praised her: "As expected of Keqing, you think more than me."

Ying glanced at her little friend with a smile on her face. With this little guy's brain, isn't it normal for him to think more than her?

Charlotte also agreed with Keqing's words: "It's very knowledgeable, and I have learned a lot."

Charlotte's affirmation is much more valuable than Paimon's. After all, she is a journalist and her literary attainments must be far superior to those of ordinary people. Her affirmation is enough to show that Keqing is excellent in literary accomplishment and other aspects.

"Haha, as long as you like to hear it." Keqing chuckled. She didn't think too much about it. As one of the Seven Stars and a superior, these words came to her mind easily.

After all, it is rare to find a leader like Safire who has a high position but is not arrogant at all, and sometimes even speaks without thinking and swears, but is very down-to-earth.

After being modest for a moment, Keqing cleared her throat and said, "I also know a lot of folk stories about kites.

For example, in the past, whenever people saw a kite accidentally fly away, they would say that it was taken away by the wind by a fairy, just for the sake of good luck.”

"Is there anything else interesting?" Paimon was very interested in these anecdotes and urged Keqing to tell more.

Keqing pondered after hearing this: "Interesting... let me think about it." Soon, she thought of it and her tone became excited, "Then we have to talk about making kites, right? This is also a precious traditional craft.

I heard from my grandfather that when he was a child, he learned how to make kites by hand from his elders step by step.

Use thin bamboo to make a frame, draw your favorite pattern on sushi paper, paste the paper on it, tie the string...

Look up at the sky and fly the kite to the clouds. Some people write their names or wishes on the kites, cut the ropes and let them fly, while others choose the patterns of the kites with their own good intentions.

"Is there any connection between the pattern and its meaning? I want to record it." Charlotte thought this was a good topic that could be used in future editing manuscripts.

Keqing was naturally willing to talk about Charlotte's interest, but there were too many meanings of kite patterns to list in a short time, so she could only talk about some common ones: "For example... kites with butterfly patterns are mostly related to breaking free from constraints and pursuing freedom and happiness."

"Oh! I know, this means breaking out of the cocoon and becoming a butterfly!" Little Paimon immediately understood the meaning.

Keqing nodded in agreement. It was indeed true.

Charlotte's eyes sparkled: "Wow! Anything else?"

"The scissor-tail kite is the most classic style, symbolizing good luck and good news. There are subtle differences depending on the color." Keqing talked about these like they were the back of her hand.

In fact, kites themselves have this attribute. After all, kites in the past were called paper kites.

Charlotte's face was full of longing: "In Liyue, are these messages a convention? Just like the language of the Fontaine flower?"

"I think so. As long as you listen to what the elders in the family have said, you will know more or less." Keqing also heard it from her elders. It was passed down from mouth to mouth. This is inheritance and history.

Although this way of inheritance will lead to many omissions, it is the historical inheritance based on memory that people carry out unconsciously, and it is also the most humane way of inheritance.

"If Miss Charlotte is interested, I can find the books in my home that cover this topic and lend them to you for your reference." Keqing felt that Charlotte was studious and got along well with her, so she didn't mind letting her know more about it.

Hearing Keqing's words, Charlotte was filled with gratitude: "This will be very helpful to me! Great! A true and vivid report... I have an idea of ​​the outline!"

Seeing Charlotte so full of confidence, Ying knew that the chat was almost over. It was Keqing and Charlotte's turn next. It was not appropriate for her and Paimon to continue interrupting them, so she wished, "I wish you good luck."

Little Paimeng also understood: "We just happen to want to go around again."

The meaning is self-evident, it means we have to say goodbye temporarily.

Keqing didn't try to persuade her to stay. They were already familiar with each other, so there was no need to be overly polite. "Well, I'll bring Miss Charlotte to my house for a while."

As she spoke, she suddenly remembered something and said to Ying, "By the way, this year the General Affairs Department is hosting a kite-flying competition on the night of the Lantern Festival.

If Ying and Paimeng are interested, you are welcome to bring your kites to participate. The rules are very simple. Whoever's kite flies the highest and farthest within the specified time will receive a special honor and a mysterious prize. "

When Charlotte mentioned the kite-flying competition, her tone became excited: "I have prepared enough blank cards for this evening. I have already foreseen the magnificent scene that night!"

"I will definitely support you! I will accept this honor!" Ying was full of confidence. No one could beat her in this kind of competition! Not even Saphir.

Paimon felt that his friend seemed to have too much self-confidence: "Hey, you are so confident now, what if we can't beat others?"

As she spoke, she revealed a cunning look: "It's better to keep a low profile and wait until the end... Hehe, to everyone's surprise, I got the reward!"

The little guy is preparing to show weakness to the enemy and pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger.

Her little appearance made Keqing chuckle: "Well, I look forward to your performance."

"See you then." Paimon said goodbye to Keqing and they parted ways.

On the other side, Saphir, who was flying a kite, suddenly thought of something and exclaimed, "Did Xianyun settle in Liyue Harbor last year?"

"Well, is there any problem?" Zhongli nodded. This was no secret among the immortals.

Saphir frowned and thought for a moment, then asked, "What about Lishui and Xueyue? Have they settled down?"

"I haven't heard of it, but I think it will happen soon. After all, they came to Liyue Harbor to drink tea with me more than once in human form." Zhongli recalled carefully and confirmed that these two guys did not settle down. "Why do you suddenly ask this?"

Saphir looked towards Liyue Harbor and said, "Those two have appeared at the dock now, and it seems that they will run into Ying. If Ying doesn't recognize them, they will probably be questioned."

"Go to the dock while we're out?" Zhongli's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement. "What do you think their purpose is?"

Saphir smiled. "Usually when we are here, they always go directly to the Teahouse on the Rock or the Moonlight Tavern when they come to Liyue Harbor. They rarely go to other places. This time, they chose this time, probably because they want to go and see for themselves, get into the crowd, and experience the present Liyue."

Zhongli shook his head helplessly: "They just don't know how to adapt."

Safir glanced at the serious man next to him and said nothing. If we talk about inflexibility, these immortals are all the same.

I am old-fashioned. How can I easily leave my comfort zone? It is good enough to make the current decision.

While the two were discussing, Ying and Paimon had already stopped the two sneaky guys and started questioning them.

These two sneaky guys were none other than Zhenjun Lishui Dieshan and Zhenjun Xueyue Zhuyang who had disguised themselves and sneaked into Liyue Harbor.

Hearing that Saphir and Zhongli would be out today and not in Liyue Harbor, the two thought about running out to take a look. Anyway, as long as they were not caught by those two, no one would treat them as immortals.

This way they can have a good experience of the life of ordinary people, and it can also be considered a pastime for these two buddies.

Unfortunately, due to their changed appearance, Ying and Paimeng failed to recognize them, so they were blocked.

"You two look like you want to arrest us. What's your intention?" True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang frowned and looked at Ying who had a bad face.

Hearing him speak, Paimeng complained: "Wow, why is this guy still speaking in such a literary way?" Then she shook her head and threw away these strange thoughts, "You should explain what you mean first!

He eavesdropped on other people's conversations secretly. You are not a good person at first glance. Tell the truth quickly, starting with your name!"

Although the little guy is weak, he has seen big scenes before, so he sounds quite impressive after hearing these words.

Zhenjun Lishui Dieshan and Zhenjun Xueyue Zhuyang looked at each other, feeling quite helpless.

Then, True Lord Xue Yue Zhu Yang spoke: "Since you are the two of you, there is no need to hide. I am the Three-Eyed Five-Manifested Immortal, True Lord Xue Yue Zhu Yang.

When you travel around the world this time, just call me Hou Zhang."

His appearance this time was different from when he went to have tea with Zhongli before, so he was confident that he would not be seen through even by those who had had tea with him before.

But when facing Ying, he thought it would be better to introduce himself. After all, they didn't change their clothes to hide anything from this girl.

When Ying heard this, her first reaction was disbelief, because she had seen Master Xueyue Zhuyang in human form, and he looked much more handsome than he does now.

Without waiting for her to speak, Paimeng rushed directly in front of Hou Zhang and said, "I don't believe that! That fairy deer is so arrogant, how could he come to Liyue Harbor in person!"

Ying really wanted to say that this was not the point of the problem. Xueyue Zhuyang had indeed come here in person, and more than once.

On the other side, Master Lishui Dieshan saw that the little guy was a little excited, and couldn't help but cough and warned: "Ahem, Paimeng, say less."

In the end, his words had no effect at all, or rather, had the opposite effect. The little girl was almost going crazy. She came to the front of Master Lishui Dieshan and put her hands on her hips: "Humph, don't think I will believe you just because you know my name. You don't want to say that you are Master Lishui Dieshan, do you?"

Well, whether it was Lishui Dieshan or Xueyue Zhuyang, they were seldom seen by others when they came to Liyue Harbor. The little guys always liked to go into Chen Ge Pot to find food when they had nothing to do, so it was even more impossible for them to see these two.

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun nodded and said, "That's right. This time, Xueyue and I will visit the human world together. You two can just call me Jie Hu."

Seeing the two of them being so confident, Paimeng didn't know how to refute for a moment. He flew to Ying's side and muttered, "They did a good job of investigating, but based on my experience, a long line means a big fish!"

She almost convicted the two based on her own conjecture: "Let's go find the Qianyan Army and arrest these two bad guys who are impersonating us!"

This time, Hou Zhang experienced what it meant when a scholar met a soldier and was unable to explain himself. Although he was the soldier in terms of fighting power, Ying had a special identity and could not act casually.

Moreover, this is Liyue Harbor. If a fight really breaks out, it will not be good for Liyue. Also, although Ying is a little naughty, all the immortals know how much Saphir dotes on her. If something goes wrong during the fight, I will be the one to be punished in the end.

Therefore, he could only be furious: "How ridiculous! How ridiculous!"

He was really irritated by Paimeng's arrogance, and couldn't say anything else except this sentence.

Zhenjun Xueyue Zhuyang, who usually remained calm despite all the bullying from Zhenjun Liuyun Jiefeng, was thrown off guard by Paimeng's messy analysis.

Seeing that the man in front of her was still speaking in a flowery manner even when he was angry, Ying felt that the situation was not as Paimon said, so she asked, "Do you have any evidence for your claim?"

Paimon nodded and said, "Yes, show us strong facts! Those that anyone on the street knows won't count."

Jie Hu held his forehead with a headache. What was it that they knew but ordinary people didn't?

Soon, he thought of something: "Before, before the Lantern Festival, you and the Southern Cross Fleet repelled the attack. Almost all the immortals were present at that time. Do you remember?

There is also Liuyun's cooking machine. During the last Lantern Festival, Emperor Jun and I used it to cook preserved vegetables with pork and preserved vegetables. You were there that time too."

Speaking of this, Jie Hu nodded his head slightly, as if recalling the taste of the food he ate at that time: "The taste of the quick-made pickled pork with preserved vegetables was quite good. Since then, I asked Liu Yun to borrow the machine, and asked for some recipes, and occasionally find some cooking fun."

After hearing this, Hou Zhang on the side immediately became unhappy: "Occasionally? When I came to visit you the day before yesterday, didn't you hide the mechanism in the amber behind you as soon as you saw me?"

"This..." Jie Hu scratched his head in embarrassment after his old friend exposed his secrets. However, he reacted quickly and turned the tables on his friend, "You're so good, Xie Yue. I was still speaking for you, how can you repay kindness with resentment?"

Hou Zhang didn't care: "It was these two who didn't believe it first."

"Then there's no need to disclose these family matters. You're really becoming the same as Liu Yun." Jie Hu felt indignant, but he could do nothing about it. "Oh, forget it. I won't argue with you."

Ying frowned as she watched them bickering, and in her heart she was already about 70% convinced. After all, those things were not something that ordinary people could find out.

Paimon realized that he had wronged someone, so he tried to persuade them: "Now that it has come to this, okay, I wronged you, I'm sorry..."

Paimon is flexible and will admit his mistakes and stand at attention when he is beaten. This is a habit he has developed from dealing with Saphir for a long time.

Anyway, when you are about to be punished, you can often avoid physical pain by kneeling down and admitting your mistake. It is very effective.

"You are just like immortals, with a big heart. You have mountains and rivers in your heart..." She began to rack her brains to think of nice words.

Ying was much smarter. She pretended to be relaxed and said, "Your attire... is really no different from that of ordinary Liyue people. Ordinary people would never be able to tell."

Hou Zhang's attention was diverted, and he praised Ying: "You have always been smart, and it is not in vain that Guizhong has taken good care of you and valued you very much."

Seeing that the two were really not angry anymore, little Paimeng's mind became active again: "Um... can I ask you something? That is, Lishui Dieshan is easy to deal with, but Xueyue Zhuyang, how did you get into the city? Aren't you always embarrassed?"

“Hmph…” Hou Zhang snorted and did not answer.

Jie Hu also shook his head and sighed.

Could they say that it was because all their old friends had come to the city and the mountains were too lonely?