Chapter 596 Releasing Sky Lanterns and Making Wishes
Everyone was given a Kongming lantern.
Under the dazzling starry sky, Kong Wange lit her own lantern first. After the orange light shone for a moment, the Kongming lantern slowly inflated.
She watched the Kongming lanterns soar into the sky, her expression gentle, and silently made a wish in her heart: "I hope that the real culprit, Boss Tang, will be found soon, that all the turmoil will soon be settled, that the wicked will eventually be punished, and that the person I am thinking of will be blessed with good fortune and health."
When she made her wish, she clasped her hands together in a very devout manner, so she did not see Murong Ting's gentle, almost melting gaze beside her.
After Kong Wange had finished making her wishes, Murong Ting took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes. He had only one wish—"I hope that Wanwan will get what she wants and be happy and safe forever."
"Xiao Gege and Mu Mu's lights have both flown up, hurry up and light ours too!" An Jing said, pulling Yan Su along.
"No need to rush, it's not like whoever flies first gets their wish first." Yan Su smiled and lit An Jing's lamp before lighting his own.
Two lamps stood side by side, rising slowly together into the night sky, which was shimmering with orange light.
As Anjing watched the lights come up, she quickly and silently wished in her heart, "I hope Yan Su's leg recovers quickly in the New Year!!"
Meanwhile, Yan Su was also making a sincere wish: "God, I hope you will let my leg get better later, and let Jingjing take care of me so gently for the rest of her life."
Zhou Qiao was always very superstitious about making wishes. Seeing that everyone around her had released their Kongming lanterns, she quickly closed her eyes and clasped her hands together as her lantern soared into the sky. "Heavenly spirits, earthly spirits, may the Supreme Lord Laozi grant my wish! My wish is to escape the clutches of the Great Demon King tonight and achieve independence and freedom as soon as possible!"
Qin Feng, standing beside her, smiled as he watched her close her eyes.
Unlike Zhou Qiao, he never believed in making wishes.
But since she believes it so much, it doesn't stop him from being one of them.
Looking at her quietly, he thought to himself, "If possible, I hope to keep her by my side for the rest of my life."
Several people's Kongming lanterns flew into the sky, carried by the wind and drifting further and further away.
"It's so beautiful." Kong Wange nestled in Murong Ting's arms, watching the lights disappear into the distance, her gaze serene and gentle.
Murong Ting lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead: "If you like them, I'll buy a hundred and put them out for you every day."
Kong Wange pushed him: "Who wants to display it every day? The beauty of a scene is precisely because it is not common. Displaying it every day will make it less beautiful, not to mention I don't really want to do that, okay?"
“Hmm, you don’t need to make a wish,” Murong Ting smiled and hugged her tighter, “Tell me and I will make it come true for you.”
On the other side, An Jing nudged Yan Su beside her: "Tell me secretly, what was your wish just now?"
Yan Su looked at her, feeling guilty, and asked, "What about you?"
Anjing clicked her tongue: "Wishes won't come true if you say them out loud."
"Then why are you asking me?" Yan Su raised an eyebrow.
Anjing: "...Tch, fine, don't tell me then."
Yan Su smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have the same wish as you."
"Really?" An Jing asked incredulously, "Do you know what I wished for?"
“Of course.” Yan Su pointed to his leg and said gently, “We are of one mind.”
Anjing smiled sweetly: "Don't worry, after this phase of rehabilitation is finished, I'll go abroad with you again. The technology there is more advanced, and I can guarantee that there won't be any trace of it afterward!"
Yan Su nodded and hugged her: "Actually, it doesn't have to be so complicated."
Just as the two couples were getting all lovey-dovey, Zhou Qiao suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
Everyone immediately looked at her.
Zhou Qiao hurriedly pointed to her Kongming lantern: "Oh no, my lantern got caught on a tree branch!"
Everyone followed her gaze and saw that it was indeed true.
The lamp that was originally floating along with everyone else somehow drifted off course and ended up getting caught on a tall tree, landing on the treetop.
Kong Wange couldn't help but look at Zhou Qiao: "Qiaoqiao, what did you wish for?"
If a Kongming lantern cannot fly, it signifies that one's wishes are unlikely to come true.
Zhou Qiao's face fell, wondering what was going on. Could it be that even the heavens weren't on her side when she tried to run away?
Does this mean she won't have a chance tonight?!
No, no, she's waited so long for this day. If she doesn't run away this time, the big devil might not be able to take her out again, and she'll have even less of a chance!
Seeing that she was pouting and looked like she was about to cry, Kong Wange assumed that her wish was related to her family and that she was sad.
So he reached out and patted her: "Don't be sad. When it comes to wishes, sincerity is key. You don't necessarily have to look at these external things."
Zhou Qiao nodded and looked at Kong Wange seriously: "Sister Kong, you're right, anything is possible with human effort!"
Kong Wange: "?"
Why did she feel like she and this girl were on completely different thought processes?
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After releasing the sky lanterns, the group felt hungry and went to a restaurant to eat.
The architecture here has an ancient charm, and so does the restaurant.
They went to a restaurant called Wangyuelou next door, which is best known for its great view.
There are three floors in total. Sitting in the top-floor private room, you can see the river view directly outside. Leaning on the railing and looking out, the lights in the sky and the bustling crowds are reflected in the shimmering river water. The scenery is simply breathtaking.
The group settled in and ordered their food.
Before long, the dishes were served. Murong Ting and Yan Su were extremely conscientious, one peeling shrimp for Kong Wange and the other picking fish bones for An Jing.
An Jing and Kong Wange chatted about Wen Yue while drinking tea, leaving Qin Feng and Zhou Qiao somewhat speechless and awkward.
As Murong Ting placed the peeled shrimp into Kong Wange's bowl and thoughtfully handed her a tissue, Yan Su placed the fish in front of An Jing and reminded her to be careful of the small bones.
Qin Feng coughed lightly and said, "How about I give it to you too..."
"No need, no need, no need," Zhou Qiao quickly waved her hand, "You can eat yours, I can do it myself."
Zhou Qiao chuckled, but Qin Feng frowned and sighed after a while, saying, "Never mind, you can do it yourself. I didn't even know what you liked to eat anyway."
Zhou Qiao paused in her act of picking up food, then looked at Qin Feng and asked, "Whatever I want to eat, you'll give it to me?"
Qin Feng replied naturally, "Of course."
Since he had made up his mind to take good care of her, he certainly wouldn't skimp on what she ate.
Zhou Qiao said earnestly, "Then can you buy me a candied hawthorn?"
"Candied hawthorn?" Qin Feng was slightly taken aback.
Zhou Qiao nodded: "I saw that they were selling them on the bridge just now. I wanted to buy some, but I was in such a hurry that I forgot about it."
"But after eating the candied hawthorns, these dishes..."
"Don't worry, I can eat it! Hawthorn candied hawthorn is good for your appetite!" Zhou Qiao patted her tummy.
Seeing her expectant look, Qin Feng finally gave in: "Wait here."
"Thank you, thank you!!" Zhou Qiao chuckled.
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