Meng Yan's Transformation

Chapter 543 Zhan Zixun teaches Zhan Mengyan how to set off firecrackers

"Mengyan, are you awake? Mom and I have finished wrapping the dumplings, and they'll be steamed almost done. You were sleeping like a log while we were wrapping them, and I wanted to wake you, but I couldn't bring myself to. Zixun is outside setting off firecrackers; why don't you go with him? After you're done, the dumplings should be steamed by then, and I'll take them out of the pot, and then we can eat!"

As Zhan Yingying spoke, she wiped the stove with a rag.

The warm sunlight streamed into the courtyard, and the air was filled with the strong smell of gunpowder from firecrackers.

"Mengyan, come here! Brother Zixun will teach you how to light firecrackers."

As Zhan Zixun spoke, he walked over to Zhan Mengyan and handed her the lit incense and firecrackers he was holding.

"Brother Zixun, do you really want me to have some?"

When Zhan Mengyan spoke, her voice trembled slightly, her fingertips nervously gripping the fuse of the firecracker, and her face showed a hesitant expression.

Zhan Zixun nodded slightly, reached out and gently patted her shoulder, softly reassuring her, "With your brother Zixun here, I'll keep you safe. Don't be nervous."

Zhan Mengyan held her breath, her fingers trembling slightly as she brought the incense closer to the fuse.

With a few hissing sounds, the red sparks began to dance merrily along the fuse, as if playing a single-tone dance.

Zhan Mengyan's face instantly turned bright red. She stared intently at the thin fuse, as if something terrible was about to happen.

"Crack! Crack! Pop!" The sound of firecrackers suddenly broke the tranquility of the Zhan family compound.

Zhan Mengyan was so frightened that she trembled violently and almost jumped up from the spot.

Zhan Zixun quickly helped her up, and seeing Zhan Mengyan's panicked appearance, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Haha, look how scared you are! What's so scary about this? Look at me, Zixun!"

When Zhan Zixun spoke, he proudly raised his head and puffed out his chest.

Zhan Zixun took the lit incense stick, blew on it to make it burn brighter, and then lit the fuse of the firecracker without hesitation. After lighting it, he quickly ran away, pulled Zhan Mengyan to stand far away, and watched the firecracker explode in the air like blooming fireworks.

"Let me see if there are any 'duds'. I'll pick them up and set them off with a 'hiss'."

As Zhan Zixun spoke, he searched through the burnt-out firecracker casings for unburnt ones, and sure enough, he found three that hadn't lit. He put them in his pocket: "These are for setting off at night when it gets dark; they look especially beautiful, all colorful."

Zhan Mengyan looked at Zhan Zixun's figure, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, which was then replaced by admiration: "Brother Zixun! You're amazing!"

Zhan Mengyan was filled with anticipation. On this starlit night, she couldn't wait to try lighting those colorful "dud" fireworks.

Zhan Zixun could see that Zhan Mengyan was both nervous and expectant, and a surge of warm emotion welled up in his heart.

"Mengyan, come here, I'll teach you how to light fireworks now."

As Zhan Zixun spoke, he helped Zhan Mengyan squat down and taught her how to light the fireworks.

"Mengyan, remember this: after lighting it, throw it out immediately. Be quick. Don't be afraid; fireworks will bring us surprises and joy."

Zhan Mengyan listened attentively, nodded, and carefully followed Zhan Zixun's instructions.

With a "pop!", the fireworks exploded in the air, like the afterglow of the sun—brilliant and warm. The fireworks and sunlight intertwined, like a beautiful painting.

Zhan Mengyan opened her eyes wide in surprise, as if she had seen some kind of magical spell.

Wow! It's so beautiful!

Zhan Mengyan jumped up excitedly: "Brother Zixun, let's do it again!"