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Chapter 268 Drawing a Kite

Xianyun came over and gave some advice: "Using ice instead of silk thread to fix the bamboo strips is a good idea and the effect is also good, but the ice will melt sooner or later, and then the kite will not look good anymore."

Gan Yu and Shen He looked at each other, a hint of regret flashing in their eyes.

"Yeah, how could I have overlooked this point." Ganyu frowned slightly, a trace of self-blame on her face. Shen He patted Ganyu's shoulder and said gently, "Don't blame yourself. Let's wrap it again with silk thread before the ice melts."

Gan Yu nodded: "Well, this is the only way." After that, the two of them took out the silk thread and prepared to wrap it again, but Xianyun blocked them with his hand.

Xianyun smiled and pulled out a simple wooden box from his bosom. He opened it, revealing several shimmering, transparent strands. "This is ice silk. Not only is it tough, it can also resonate with the ice element to a certain extent. You can use it to help secure things. When ice silk comes into contact with water, it freezes, strengthening the ice pattern and delaying melting. From a distance, it looks like ice patterns."

Shen He took the ice silk and examined it carefully, gently touching it with his fingers, feeling its delicate and tough texture. Gan Yu then used the element of ice to carefully fuse the ice silk with the ice-patterned frame. The ice silk was gradually encased in a thin layer of ice, perfectly interweaving with the ice pattern. This not only enhanced the frame's stability but also gave the entire kite an even more captivating luster.

Xianyun looked at everyone's unique kite frames, his eyes filled with satisfaction. "You all did a great job! Everyone's methods are very creative. Now, it's time to give the kites their beautiful 'outerwear'."

Xianyun picked up a piece of light silk fabric and showed it to everyone. "There are some things to consider when choosing fabric. It needs to be light and breathable so that the kite can fly high and stable in the sky. As for the color and pattern of the fabric, you can choose according to your preferences. I suggest everyone go outside and look at the distant scenery, collect your thoughts, and then decide what to draw."

Everyone nodded, setting aside their work-in-progress, picking up a piece of fabric and leaving the mansion. Outside, the sun shone brightly, a gentle breeze blew, and the rolling hills in the distance contrasted beautifully with the clouds on the horizon. The bustling scene of Liyue Harbor was in full view, with merchant ships plying the docks and crowds bustling around. The atmosphere of the Lantern Festival grew thicker.

Yaoyao and Qiqi held hands and walked to a meadow filled with wildflowers, where a few little finches were leisurely foraging. Yaoyao's eyes lit up, and she excitedly pointed at the little finches and said to Qiqi, "Qiqi, look, these little finches are so cute! Just like the ones we saw at Bubulu before! Why don't we paint them on our kites?"

Qiqi nodded vigorously: "Okay, the little sparrow can also fly very high."

The two of them found a random rock to sit on, spreading out the thin fabric in their hands. Yaoyao picked up the paintbrush, dipped it in paint, and sketched the outline of a small sparrow: a round head, fluffy feathers, and thin claws. Although the lines were childish, they were full of childishness.

Qiqi watched carefully from the side. After Yaoyao finished drawing the outline, she picked up another pen and carefully filled in the color of the little bird.

After a while, a lifelike little bird appeared on the cloth.

Gan Yu and Shen He strolled along the mountainside, gazing at the birds flying in the sky. Shen He spoke first, "A kite flying in the sky would be very fitting if it were painted in the shape of a bird. However, just painting an ordinary bird would always feel a little lacking in charm."

Ganyu nodded slightly, her eyes following the bird's movements. After a moment's thought, she said, "Junior Sister is right. The Lantern Festival is an important Liyue festival. We might as well incorporate Liyue characteristics and draw a blue bird, which symbolizes auspiciousness."

Shen He turned to look at Gan Yu, his eyes showing approval: "Senior sister still has the idea, then let's get started." After saying that, Shen He punched the mountain wall beside him, and a piece of stone with a very smooth cut surface fell from the mountain wall.

"Let's use this as a table."

Gan Yu looked at Shen He's masterpiece and laughed awkwardly: "Junior sister, next time we should look for naturally formed stone slabs."

Shen He nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to you next time." Then he handed the paintbrush and paint to Gan Yu.

Gan Yu took the brush and began with light ink. Her strokes flowed gracefully, and the outline of a bluebird emerged on the canvas, its figure ethereal, seemingly soaring through a sea of ​​clouds. Shen He, in turn, dipped a fine brush in paint and began to outline the bluebird's wings. His strokes were vigorous and powerful, each feather imbued with a sense of toughness.

However, during the painting process, perhaps influenced by the majestic aura of the surrounding mountains and clouds, or perhaps by the incorporation of their unique personalities, the bluebird's form gradually shifted. Gan Yu's lines gained a sharp edge amidst their flowing elegance, while Shen He's wings became increasingly rigid and stretched, imbued with a subtle otherworldly charm.

Shuili and Xiaogong looked at many things but couldn't find what they wanted. Just when they were feeling frustrated, Shuili had an idea: "Sister Xiaogong, since we don't know what to draw, why don't you be the model? I'm a very good painter. No matter what pose you pose, I can make it look really good. The kite I draw this way will definitely be unique!"

Xiao Gong's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on her face again. She said excitedly: "Okay, Xiao Li! This is a great idea. Then I will cooperate with you and see what kind of special style we can create." After that, Xiao Gong walked to an open space, stretched out her hand and made a "V" sign, with a bright smile on her face. The sunlight shone on her, as if she was coated with a layer of golden glow.

Shuili quickly spread out the thin cloth on the grass nearby, picked up the paintbrush, and began to outline with a focused look.

Linghua and Xinyang sat on the cliff, looking at the lake in the distance, with countless red-crowned cranes circling above it.

Linghua looked at the beautiful scene and whispered to Xinyang, "Look over there! There are two cranes cuddling together, flying side by side. They really look like us. Why don't we use the flying cranes as the theme and paint it on the kite?"

Xinyang turned to look at Linghua, nodded, and said, "That's a great idea. How about naming our kite 'Pair of Cranes with Wings'? However, I know nothing about painting, so you might have to put in some effort. I'll also be there to help you."

Linghua smiled and held Xinyang's hand, comforting him, "It's okay, honey. Just stay with me and give me some inspiration. We can complete this kite together."

Xinyang took the initiative to go back to the mansion and brought back a small table. The two of them sat on the floor. After preparing the paints, Linghua picked up the paintbrush and prepared to paint.