Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

Chapter 260

Since their last pottery and camping trip, Li Lingyuan and Xiao Yi have become more enthusiastic about exploring new and interesting activities. By chance, they learned that a grand international cultural festival would be held in the square in the city center. This cultural festival brings together unique cultures, food, and performances from all over the world, like a feast of multiculturalism. Li Lingyuan's eyes lit up instantly. She shook Xiao Yi's arm and said excitedly: "Xiao Yi, how about we go to this cultural festival? It seems like it will be very interesting!" Xiao Yi looked at her expectant expression and nodded without hesitation: "Of course, I will accompany you wherever you want to go."

On the day of the cultural festival, Li Lingyuan carefully selected a modified cheongsam incorporating oriental elements, which accentuated her graceful figure while retaining her elegant demeanor. Xiao Yi, meanwhile, wore a simple yet stylish Chinese Tang suit, complementing Li Lingyuan beautifully. Hand in hand, the two arrived at the square and were immediately captivated by the vibrant scene before them.

In the square, stalls of various styles were arranged in an orderly manner, and colorful flags fluttered in the wind. The air was filled with the aroma of various delicacies: the richness of Indian curry, the wheat fragrance of French bread, the freshness of Japanese sushi... Li Lingyuan's attention was drawn to a Japanese paper art stall. The stall owner was demonstrating how to fold the thin paper into exquisite works of art. She hurried over, pulling Xiao Yi with her, and picked up a folded cherry blossom-shaped paper. Gently stroking the delicate surface, she exclaimed in admiration, "Xiao Yi, look at how exquisite this craft is! Such a beautiful flower can be folded from a single piece of paper." Xiao Yi stood beside her, observing her profile as she admired it intently, and smiled, saying, "No matter how exquisite it is, it can't compare to your beauty." Li Lingyuan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she scolded, "You just talk nonsense." But she couldn't hide the smile on her lips.

Leaving the Japanese paper stall, they were greeted by the rich aroma of coffee. It turned out to be a coffee stall from Italy, grinding coffee beans on site. Xiao Yi, noticing the curiosity in Li Lingyuan's eyes, said, "Would you like to try some authentic Italian coffee?" Li Lingyuan nodded quickly. The stall owner enthusiastically explained the characteristics of various coffee beans and then expertly brewed two cups of coffee. Li Lingyuan took a sip, the rich aroma of the coffee spreading through her mouth, and she couldn't help but reveal a look of satisfaction: "Wow, Xiao Yi, this coffee tastes so unique, so different from what I usually drink." Xiao Yi also took a sip and nodded in agreement: "It really has a unique flavor."

Continuing their stroll through the festival, they came upon an African hand drum performance area. The passionate drum beats instantly ignited the atmosphere, and the audience swayed to the rhythm. Li Lingyuan, moved by the enthusiastic atmosphere, took Xiao Yi's hand and said, "Xiao Yi, let's go experience it too," pulling him into the crowd. Xiao Yi held her hand tightly, fearing she would be swept away by the crowd. Amidst the crowd, Li Lingyuan imitated the drummers, playing the hand drums with impressive precision, a bright smile on her face. Xiao Yi, watching her enjoying herself to the fullest, felt a surge of joy in his heart, and he too tapped his feet to the rhythm.

After the performance, Li Lingyuan was a little out of breath, but her eyes were full of excitement: "Xiao Yi, it was so fun. This energetic feeling is great." Xiao Yi dotingly brushed the hair off her forehead, "As long as you are happy."

As they walked, they came upon a stage where a spectacular Spanish flamenco performance was taking place. Li Lingyuan was mesmerized by the dancers' passionate movements, vibrant costumes, and evocative expressions. She tightly grasped Xiao Yi's hand and exclaimed, "Xiao Yi, look at their dance! Every move is filled with power and emotion." Xiao Yi watched the performance on stage, then turned to Li Lingyuan and said earnestly, "But in my eyes, the way you focus on the performance is the most moving." Li Lingyuan's cheeks flushed, and she gently leaned against Xiao Yi's shoulder, savoring this heartwarming moment.

As night fell, the lights in the square lit up one by one, illuminating the entire cultural festival scene like a dream. Li Lingyuan and Xiao Yi came to a stall selling jewelry with characteristics of various countries. Li Lingyuan was choosing among the dazzling array of jewelry. She picked up a necklace inlaid with colorful gemstones and admired it against the light. The gemstones reflected colorful light. Xiao Yi saw the love in her eyes and said to the stall owner: "We want this necklace." Li Lingyuan looked at him in surprise: "Xiao Yi, it's too expensive. We are just going out to play, there is no need to buy such expensive things." Xiao Yi smiled and put the necklace on her, "As long as you like it, it is worth the money. Besides, seeing you happy is more important to me than anything else." Li Lingyuan looked at him with emotion, "Xiao Yi, thank you, I like it very much." As he said, he kissed Xiao Yi lightly on the cheek.

Afterwards, they came to a corner of the square, where there were some benches and flowers planted around them. The two sat on the benches, enjoying a moment of tranquility. Li Lingyuan leaned in Xiao Yi's arms, looking at the twinkling stars in the sky, and said with emotion: "Xiao Yi, I'm so happy today. It feels like I traveled around the world in one day." Xiao Yi gently stroked her hair, "Yes, experiencing these things with you makes everything even better."

After a while, Li Lingyuan sat up straight and looked at Xiao Yi with a gleam in her eyes: "Xiao Yi, let's go to more activities like this together in the future and explore more interesting places, okay?" Xiao Yi looked at her expectant eyes, his heart filled with tenderness. He held Li Lingyuan's hand tightly and said firmly: "Okay, no matter where you want to go, I will accompany you. Let's see the beautiful scenery of the world together and experience all kinds of wonderful things."

After returning home, Li Lingyuan was still immersed in the joyous atmosphere of the cultural festival. She carefully placed the necklace on the dressing table, then pulled Xiao Yi to sit on the sofa and reminisce about the day together. Xiao Yi looked at her beaming expression, his heart filled with love. Suddenly, Li Lingyuan stopped talking and looked at Xiao Yi seriously, his eyes full of love: "Xiao Yi, do you know? Every day with you, I feel incredibly happy." Xiao Yi gently embraced her in his arms. "Me too, Lingyuan. You are the most beautiful thing in my life." As he spoke, he lowered his head and gently kissed Li Lingyuan on the lips. The kiss was filled with deep affection and attachment, as if to convey their love to each other's hearts.

After the kiss, Li Lingyuan's cheeks flushed. She leaned on Xiao Yi's shoulder and whispered, "Xiao Yi, I'm a little tired." Xiao Yi smiled and picked her up, walking towards the bedroom: "Then let's go to rest, good night, my baby." After putting Li Lingyuan on the bed, Xiao Yi covered her with the quilt, kissed her gently on the forehead, then lay beside her, hugged her tightly, and the two gradually fell asleep.

The next morning, sunlight shone through the gap in the curtains onto the bed. Li Lingyuan slowly woke up and saw Xiao Yi still sleeping. His face looked particularly soft in the sunlight. Li Lingyuan couldn't help but gently stroke his face, her heart full of love. Xiao Yi seemed to feel her movement and slowly opened her eyes. Seeing Li Lingyuan looking at her tenderly, the corners of his mouth rose, revealing a charming smile: "Good morning, baby." Li Lingyuan responded to his smile: "Good morning. I was really happy yesterday. It felt like a beautiful dream." Xiao Yi hugged her tighter, "It's not a dream. We will have many more beautiful days in the future."

After getting up, the two prepared breakfast together. Li Lingyuan was responsible for frying eggs, while Xiao Yi was toasting bread on the side. Li Lingyuan stared at the eggs in the pan intently. Suddenly, a drop of oil splashed on her hand. She couldn't help but cry out: "Ouch!" Xiao Yi heard the sound and immediately put down the bread in his hand, ran to her side, and nervously checked her hand: "How is it, does it hurt? It's all my fault for not taking good care of you." Li Lingyuan looked at his anxious look, and her heart was warm. "It's okay, it's just a little splash, it doesn't hurt." Xiao Yi was still worried, and blew gently on the place where she was splashed, and then kissed it lightly: "Next time I will fry the eggs, you stay away from the pan."

After breakfast, they decided to go for a walk in the park together. The park was shaded by green trees, and birds were singing happily on the branches. Li Lingyuan took Xiao Yi's arm, and the two walked slowly along the path by the lake. The lake shimmered in the sunlight, and the breeze blew, rippling the water. Li Lingyuan saw a group of ducks playing by the lake, and she excitedly pulled Xiao Yi over and took out some bread crumbs from her bag to feed the ducks. The ducks swam over to scramble for the bread crumbs, and Li Lingyuan smiled happily: "Xiao Yi, look how cute they are." Xiao Yi looked at her innocent smile, his heart full of doting: "Yes, they are as cute as you."

Leaving the lake, they came to a sea of ​​flowers. Colorful flowers bloomed, and the fragrance filled the air. Li Lingyuan shuttled through the flowers like a happy butterfly. She picked a small flower and pinned it to Xiao Yi's chest. "Xiao Yi, look, you look even more handsome like this." Xiao Yi smiled and held her hand. "I am the luckiest to have you by my side."

At noon, they sat down on a park bench to rest and eat their packed lunches. Li Lingyuan opened her lunch box, revealing sushi and fruit salad she had made herself. Xiao Yi picked up a piece of sushi and put it in his mouth, savoring it carefully: "Lingyuan, your sushi is getting better and better." Li Lingyuan smiled happily: "If you like it, eat more. I'll make it for you often in the future."

In the afternoon, they continued strolling through the park, sharing anecdotes from their childhood. Li Lingyuan couldn't help but laugh as he recounted his childhood experience of falling from a tree. "I was so silly back then. I saw a bird's nest in a tree and wanted to climb up to take a look. I didn't get very high before I fell, but luckily I wasn't hurt." Xiao Yi also smiled and said, "I was even more mischievous as a child. I would secretly go swimming in the river. When my mother found out, she chased me and beat me." Their laughter echoed through the park, and a happy atmosphere surrounded them.

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun dyed the sky orange-red. Li Lingyuan and Xiao Yi walked out of the park hand in hand, ready to go home. On the way, they passed by a pet shop. Li Lingyuan saw a cute kitten through the window, her eyes sparkling, "Xiao Yi, look at that kitten, it's so cute." Xiao Yi looked at her eager eyes and asked, "Do you like it? How about we raise one?" Li Lingyuan hesitated: "But we are usually very busy at work, can we take good care of it?" Xiao Yi thought for a while and said, "We can arrange our time reasonably, and raising a kitten can also add a lot of fun to our lives." Li Lingyuan listened, his eyes full of expectation: "Okay, let's go in and take a look."

Entering the pet shop, Li Lingyuan went straight to the kitten. She gently picked it up, and it rubbed against her hand docilely. Li Lingyuan looked at the kitten with eyes full of fondness. "Xiao Yi, let's keep this one." Xiao Yi nodded. "Okay, I'll listen to you." They picked out some daily necessities for the kitten and happily took it home.

After returning home, Li Lingyuan busied herself with setting up the kitten's nest, while Xiao Yi assisted. The kitten curiously explored its new environment, meowing from time to time. Li Lingyuan looked at the kitten, a happy smile on his face. "Xiao Yi, let's give it a name." Xiao Yi thought for a moment and said, "Let's call it 'Yueyue'. I hope it can bring us joy, and that our lives will always be filled with joy." Li Lingyuan nodded in agreement. "Yueyue, that's a great name."

In the evening, Li Lingyuan and Xiao Yi sat on the sofa, with Yueyue lying at their feet. Li Lingyuan leaned in Xiao Yi's arms and said with emotion: "Xiao Yi, I'm really happy today. Not only did we have a wonderful day in the park, but we also brought Yueyue back." Xiao Yi kissed her forehead and said, "Yes, our lives will be more lively and happy with another little member from now on." They looked at Yueyue playing at their feet, their hearts full of longing and expectation for their future life.

As the days passed, Li Lingyuan, Xiao Yi, and Yueyue's lives were filled with joy and warmth. After get off work every day, Li Lingyuan and Xiao Yi would play with Yueyue, watching her grow day by day. On weekends, they would take Yueyue for walks in the park, enjoying quality time together. In this loving little home, Li Lingyuan and Xiao Yi's bond grew deeper day by day, walking hand in hand through every ordinary yet beautiful day, writing their own sweet story together.