Wine-scented Beauty

Chapter 287: Flying a Kite

Chapter 287: Flying Kites

The two sat at the stone table in the courtyard. Granny Liu brought over the heated food, and Lu Yu, holding a jar of wine, said, "I've been so busy lately that I haven't had time to drink. Now that we finally have some free time, let's have a drink together!"

Ji Meiqing shook her head. "I won't drink it. You can drink it yourself."

Lu Yu asked knowingly, "Why? Didn't you used to love drinking?"

"That was in the past, and I'm in the wine business now, but although I love drinking, I've always had a low alcohol tolerance. I just got up, and I don't want to fall asleep on the table again," Ji Meiqing said with a hint of self-deprecation.

Lu Yu still poured her a glass. "It's okay, I'm here for you even if you get drunk. I'll drink with you. Besides, a little wine can be good for the mood. It's just the two of us now, and I think the atmosphere is perfect for drinking." After Lu Yu's persuasive words, Ji Meiqing finally gave in.

The next day, on the day of Zhang Xiaofei's actual wedding, Ji Meiqing and Lu Yu went to the Zhang residence again. However, this time they went to the main hall. Ji Meiqing didn't like talking to these uncles and elders, so she greeted Master Zhang and sat down to the side. Everything else was done and instructed by Lu Yu.

After chatting for a while, Lu Yu stood up and said, "Well then, Master Zhang, my wife and I will go find Miss Zhang now. See you later."

Lu Yu naturally couldn't accompany Ji Meiqing inside, which made him quite depressed, so he went back to chat with Master Zhang. Hearing Ji Meiqing's words, Zhang Xiaofei smiled and said, "It's really unfair to Brother Lu."

Ji Meiqing said, "Are you alright? Oh, by the way, shouldn't you be changing into your wedding dress now?" After Ji Meiqing's reminder, Zhang Xiaofei finally changed. It has to be said that Zhang Xiaofei's angelic face and devilish figure paired with this red wedding dress made her look like a fairy descended from heaven; even Ji Meiqing was stunned.

The eight-bearer sedan chair carrying the bride arrived. Master Zhang covered Zhang Xiaofei's head with a red veil and then she got into the sedan chair. Ji Meiqing and Lu Yu went to the Qiu residence first.

After the wedding ceremony, Qiu Ze and Zhang Xiaofei went to their bridal chamber.

Ji Meiqing and Lu Yu returned home early. Ji Meiqing happily said, "Xiao Fei's marriage is finally settled."

Lu Yu said, puzzled, "Even if Ji Meiqing and Zhang Xiaofei had a good relationship before, you didn't know her before, you only met her recently. Why are you so concerned about her?"

Ji Meiqing replied, "My intuition tells me that Zhang Xiaofei is a friend I can make. Women's intuition is usually very accurate, and I can feel that she is sincere towards me. So it's normal for me to treat her well. That's just putting yourself in someone else's shoes."

Lu Yu made a stop gesture and said, "Okay, I understand. You don't need to lecture me."

Ji Meiqing and Lu Yu's trip to Jiangnan was delayed due to some matters. Before they knew it, the trees had sprouted buds. Ji Meiqing strolled around her courtyard when suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she quickly called Lu Yu, who was practicing martial arts, over.

Ji Meiqing stared at the things in front of her excitedly and said, "Brother Lu, look, the flowers we planted last year have sprouted buds. This will be our own garden from now on. When we return to Rongcheng, I will plant one there too. It will be so satisfying to enjoy the flowers!"

Looking at the tiny life, Lu Yu felt a mix of emotions. Spring had finally arrived. He remembered promising Ji Meiqing that they would fly kites together. Looking at the weather today, there was a slight breeze, but it wasn't too cold—it seemed quite suitable. So he said to Ji Meiqing, who was still immersed in her daydreams and joy, "Meiqing, let's go fly kites today."

Ji Meiqing looked at him and asked, "Huh?" Lu Yu said, "I remember you really wanted to fly a kite one day, but it was winter and you couldn't. I promised you that we would fly kites together in the spring."

Ji Meiqing was surprised that Lu Yu still remembered what she had casually mentioned, and she said with a warm feeling in her heart, "Okay."

The two went to a kite shop and bought the most beautiful kite. On the way, Ji Meiqing, holding the kite, said, "Brother Lu, why did you only buy one?"

Lu Yu replied, "One is enough, I'm not very good at it. Teach me." Ji Meiqing chuckled to herself, surprised that her brother Lu had something he wasn't good at. Her every move was naturally observed by Lu Yu. Lu Yu knew why she was laughing, and he was about to retort. However, seeing how happy she was, he let her be.

The two arrived at the field, where some areas were bare, perfect for flying kites. Ji Meiqing assembled the kite and deliberately handed it to Lu Yu to fly. Lu Yu declined, saying, "You go play, I don't know how to do this."

Ji Meiqing used reverse psychology, saying, "Brother Lu, no one is born knowing anything. Come on, I believe in you."

Lu Yu felt he had no choice but to agree, so he decided to give it a try. After all, he had seen others do it before, and he thought it shouldn't be that difficult.

She tossed the kite into the sky again and again, only to have it fall each time. Ji Meiqing watched from the side, admiring Lu Yu's perseverance. She thought to herself that she might have given up long ago. Finally, unable to bear it any longer, she stepped forward, took the kite from Lu Yu, and coolly said, "Brother Lu, watch carefully."

Then she tossed the kite upwards and immediately ran forward. The kite soared higher and higher in Ji Meiqing's hands. Ji Meiqing ran to Lu Yu's side, handed him the kite string, and then pulled him along as they ran. The two of them flying the kite together was very sweet.

When Ji Meiqing was tired and had had enough, she finally stopped and plopped down on the ground. Panting, she looked up at Lu Yu, who was standing there without batting an eye, and said, "This isn't fair. We ran the same amount of time, but I'm exhausted while you're perfectly fine."

Lu Yu put down the kite in his hand, sat down with her, and said, "That's understandable. Think about it, I'm a boy, and a boy who knows martial arts, so my physical strength is naturally better than yours."

Ji Meiqing thought about it and agreed, saying, "We've had enough fun. I'm too tired to play anymore. Let's go back first and come back another time."

Lu Yu had no objection. Although the place they came to was not far from home, Lu Yu did not want Ji Meiqing, who was already exhausted, to walk any more, so he called a carriage.

After arriving home, Ji Meiqing took out her homemade calendar and said, "Our trip to Jiangnan is already quite late. We can't waste any more time. Let's set off tomorrow. After all, time waits for no one."

Lu Yu nodded and said, "Then I'll make the arrangements in a bit. You should rest for a while. It's still early before lunchtime, I'll call you then."

Ji Meiqing was really tired from playing. Her back ached, and she might even have some muscle strains, so she decided to lie down and rest.