Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 208:  206: Dancing Fire Dragon, Celebrating the Harvest Year

Chapter 208:  206: Dancing Fire Dragon, Celebrating the Harvest Year

The lion and dragon dance was not held by the lakeside, but on a temporary stage built on the edge of the lakeside.

Following the edge of the Earth God Temple, winding along the hillside and around the two paths extending from the stage’s ends to the lakeside, formed a large circular loop.

Along the loop’s route, trees and branches on both sides were hung with one lantern after another.

The dazzling fireworks filled the sky, enchanting Liu Sisi’s eyes!

At the moment, the thunderous drumming on the stage was becoming more and more intense, urging the spectators to be filled with excitement.

The next moment, the stage erupted with somersaulting, agile male lions – the curtain had finally been lifted.

The drumbeats gradually became slower and softer, tapping gently on people’s hearts like raindrops. Dancing in the air were the two male lions, leaping, flipping, twisting their heads, and wagging their tails. Each of their movements, blinking, and expressions were exactly the same.

Suddenly, the drums thundered, urging everyone’s excitement! The two lions suddenly stood up! Blinking their big, copper-bell eyes, opening their bloody mouths, they leaped and competed for the ball on the stage.

This made the onlookers exclaim, with cheers and applause erupting continuously!

As the two lions landed, a row of fireworks flickered in front of them. Accompanied by numerous firecrackers and dozens of lanterns, two huge fire dragons covered in flames appeared one after the other!

As soon as the two fire dragons appeared, they immediately attracted the attention of countless people!

Dozens of strong men lifted the dragons, weaving up and down through the fireworks while balls flew around them. The two fire dragons undulated in pursuit, soaring and diving, entwining in countless changes, making it dazzling and overwhelming for the spectators.

The stage was packed with people cheering and raising their voices in admiration, as gongs and drums bellowed and created a magnificent scene!

Liu Sisi, riding on Di Yelei’s back, stretched her neck to watch the stage without blinking, her eyes only seeing the dazzling lights all around her.

The roar of gongs and drums echoed, and fireworks filled the sky. As countless firecrackers and fireworks exploded around the fire dragons, they cast out dazzling lights, making the flying dragons on the stage appear as if they were soaring through the clouds and mist!

At this moment, the stage changed again. In addition to the original two male lions and fire dragons, four small lions joined in, gradually making the dance more lively. The two fire dragons were vivid and their entire bodies glowed. All the dragons and lions chased the fireball, continuously leaping on the stage.

Everyone’s eyes were filled with a sea of fiery red, and the commendations continued!

“Wow! Fantastic! Great!”

The cheers of the spectators surged one wave after another, with applause like thunder!

Liu Sisi couldn’t help but keep clapping her hands, even when the palms of her hands turned red and sore, still not willing to blink her eyes.

Gradually, the large and small lions and one fire dragon wound down from the stage’s ends and began to walk along the path. Two children dressed in embroidered clothes and holding copper gong plates wrapped in red silk followed behind the fire dragon, asking for gifts.

When they came near Liu Sisi, she generously took out 100 copper coins and placed them into the plate, making a series of crisp sounds.

“Thank you, thank you.”

The child happily expressed his gratitude and continued to move forward.

Thunderous applause continued as crowds surged, following the fire dragon dance along the route, chasing after it and laughing.

“Let’s go! How about I take you to see the acrobatics?”

As if he was not yet satisfied, Di Yelei did not walk with her in the same direction as the crowd, but instead turned back and headed towards the other acrobatics.

“Is the dragon dance over just like that? It was amazing, but too short.”

Liu Sisi looked reluctant to leave.

“The dragon dance ends when it circles the arena once. It probably won’t come out again. However, if you want to watch the lion dance later, we can come back and watch it. Several groups will take turns dancing, and it will continue until midnight. However, the acrobatics have already started over there. Look at the side; aren’t many people rushing to the scene?”

Liu Sisi looks around and sees that there are indeed many people like them, rushing in the same direction.

“Ye Lei, put me down. I’ll walk by myself…”

She hadn’t noticed before, but now she sees that she’s lying on Di Yelei’s back, which is attracting too much attention.

“What’s going on, Sisi?”

As per her suggestion, Di Yelei puts Liu Sisi down and asks in puzzlement.

“Nothing… aren’t you tired?”

“Not tired. You’re so light, you don’t even weigh a few taels. How could I be tired? What’s the matter, you’re embarrassed?” He leans in with a shy smile.

“Who… who has such thick skin like you! Let’s go!”

Liu Sisi stomps her foot angrily and begins to jog ahead.

“Sisi, don’t run! It’ll be troublesome if we get separated by the crowd!” Di Yelei quickly catches up.

The performing stage is located on an empty platform next to the Earth God Temple, with one side just below the cliff and the other side immediately adjacent to the temple. Hordes of people are crowded around the stage, making it impossible for anyone to pass through.

Liu Sisi cranes her neck, only able to see countless black heads wobbling non-stop in front of her.

“Ye Lei, what should we do?”

Liu Sisi jumps several times, unable to see even the shadow of the stage.

Di Yelei looks around, points to the cliff above and says, “Let’s go there.” As he speaks, he pulls her hand down to the base of the cliff.

“It’s so high, how will we get up there?”

Looking at the smooth cliff face, Liu Sisi is completely bewildered.

“Watch me!”

Di Yelei suddenly smiles, hugs her waist tightly, and before she can understand his intentions, he leaps up into the air.

In a few jumps, he has brought Liu Sisi from the bottom of the cliff to the top.

“Ye Lei!”

Liu Sisi screams! A sudden strong force comes from her waist, the wind still whistling in her ears. Di Yelei’s other hand grabs onto a large rock jutting out from the cliff’s edge, uses his toes to propel off the cliff wall, and lands on a small, inclined boulder above.

This boulder extends out from the cliff, with some thatch and a crooked cypress tree on either side. The remaining space is only about one meter wide and two feet deep. When Di Yelei, being quite tall, squeezes in with Liu Sisi, the space is very limited.

“Isn’t this place a bit too tight? Should we find somewhere more spacious?” Liu Sisi asks subconsciously.

Di Yelei raises an eyebrow in surprise, “This place has the best view. Are you sure you want to switch positions?”

Liu Sisi looks down and can’t help but agree. This spot is directly facing the stage. Although it’s a bit far, it is indeed the best viewing spot they can find.

A gong sounds on the stage, and a monkey trainer comes out. Under the trainer’s guidance, several mischievous little monkeys cheerfully somersault around.

All of Liu Sisi’s attention is soon captured by the performance on stage.

At the moment, Di Yelei’s attention is not on the stage.

In the small space, a faint and subtle fragrance emanates from the young woman’s body, constantly lingering in his nostrils. It stirs his emotions and makes a certain part of him itch to take action.