Rags to Riches: The Rise of a Dual-Talent Prodigy-Chapter 485 - 477: Another 50 bucks flew away~

After failing to capture good videos of the children, Qian Qi went to the service desk to buy a snapshot of the moment the children passed the high slope.

Upon returning, Su Ang had already counted the number of children. These little guys didn’t seem fazed by the roller coaster, as they were children who had sat on rooftops without safety measures, riding the Moon Silver Demon Wolf in Wang Wei’s poems, children governed by the Ancient Greek gods of flair and fearlessness. Such small slopes were nothing to them.

Except there’s one kid who looked a bit unwell.

"What’s wrong?" Qian Qi nudged the kid, "Feeling uncomfortable?"

The kid gave Qian Qi a resentful look and held up the snapshot, "There was a little cutie in front of me, and the fifty bucks in their hand kept hitting my face."

Qian Qi: ?

Qian Qi glanced at the photo, indeed, the kid in front of him brought a balloon on the roller coaster. Probably got scared going down the slope, the balloon previously held in their arms flew out and, with the wind’s aid, slammed straight into the kid’s head.

The photo captured the moment, and all it showed was that bunny balloon blocking the kid’s face entirely.

Fortunately, the balloons in the amusement park are filled with helium, which is highly stable, allowing them to be on roller coasters without cutting the rope, otherwise, Qian Qi would have been terrified.

After all, the kid is tender-skinned, easily prone to accidents, unlike her—whereas if she were to fall off the platform and get hit by the roller coaster, it would be the roller coaster that ended up in trouble.

The third activity: bumper cars.

A group of around twenty kids booked the bumper cars section, crashing back and forth, proving to be more amusing than watching a movie.

After the bumper cars session, they went on to ride the carousel, little swinging hammers, and the mini Magic Beast haunted house, quickly devoured the milk and sandwiches made by the cafeteria auntie, continued with the next activity.

After tiring out, they’d take a break, grab a milk pudding at the ice cream shop, sitting neatly in a group, savoring the cold treat, drawing the curious gaze of many onlookers.

It’s already approaching dusk, and a gathering of people is forming nearby due to the strong winds from a nearby lake, this area is designated for balloon releases, serving as a spot for amusement park visitors to mark off on their list, many people took this chance to release their balloons, watching them swiftly rise away from the ground, flying determinedly into the vast sky, free.

Perhaps, this was the last time the sky had been free of beasts.

The kid looked up and couldn’t count how many balloons had been released, so he said, "A whole bunch of fifty bucks flew away~"

Qian Qi: ...

Children’s energy is always bursting; after resting for a while, they revived, ready to head to the next activity, only to find Qian Qi was missing.

"Where’s Sister Qiqi?" The kid looked around, failing to find that signature sleek dog’s profile anywhere.

He turned his gaze to Su Ang, his eyes questioning.

"Hmm..." Su Ang pondered, "Perhaps she’s up to some mischief."

The kid: ?

Even though you’re Su Dagu, you should be careful speaking about Sister Qiqi like this; I’ll report you!

Just as he was about to speak, he heard a surprised voice from a passerby, "Wow, quick look!"

The kids turned their heads curiously, only to see a gigantic, fat... balloon group? Swaggering their way, looking unusually strange and eerie?

What’s the deal? Have the balloons come alive?

That balloon group looked like it had over two hundred balloons; upon closer inspection, it turned out someone tied bunches of animal balloon strings to their arms, thighs, and calves, holding two more bunches, even tied around their hair with a few bunches pulled up, making the whole scene amusing and laughable.

"It’s Sister Qiqi!"

Xiao Min was the first to recognize her, excitedly running over to Qian Qi.

"Slow down." Qian Qi stopped, untying a bunch of animal balloons and handing them to Xiao Min, the bunch containing up to ten balloons, each with a different animal pattern, Xiao Min beamed, "So pretty! I love them!"

The other children eagerly rushed over, excitedly receiving bunch after bunch from Qian Qi.

Others had only one or two balloons, but Sister Qiqi bought them a whole bunch!

Oh, even though it’s heartbreaking for the money, yet it brings immense joy, happiness, and fulfillment!

Nearby passing children watched, envious, crying out to have many balloons too, quickly whisked off by their parents.

"Here, it’s yours." With only two bunches left, Qian Qi handed one to the young man beside her, "Big kids deserve some too."

The warm smile in his eyes seemed to melt into reality at that moment; Su Ang’s gaze lowered slightly, a gentle love like starlight spilled out, "Thank you, I really like them."

The young man held onto his animal balloons, raised his head slightly, the soft orange glow from the sunset filtering through the gaps between the bouncing balloons, gently casting onto his face, soft and warm.

This was his first visit to an amusement park, and the first time receiving such a gift as a ’child’.

It was far more cherished than any expensive or rare adult-inspired gift, longing to preserve deeply.

The day ended, children finally returning home exhausted, tying the balloons they loved to their bedposts, and sleeping soundly.

Qian Qi brought the balloons to the backyard, where a stone painted with fierce doodles, labeled as Qian Qi’s exclusive, still stood prominently. Qian Qi carefully tied the balloons to it.

"You have yours too," she murmured softly.

Meanwhile, in the dormitory, Xiao Min picked out a tiger balloon and a lion balloon, tying them to the vacant bed.

She closed her eyes gently, wishing, "Brother Jia, these are for you~ May you in another world contract with your favorite valiant beast and grow up happily..."

——

Monday, back to school again.

Xiang Wen Yun boiled dumplings for Qian Qi, she ate three large plates, and with a round belly, headed to school.

This time back at school, the campus had undergone significant changes, along with the arrival of the National Beast Taming era, everything was set to transform; the Magic Plant Department, Magic Beast Department, Skill Department, and Command Department all inclined towards the Beast Taming Department, while the original Magic Plant Major, Magic Beast Major, and Command Major temporarily became elective courses, serving as a second degree.

This batch of students might be considered experimental products of the era, yet correspondingly they stood at the forefront, destined to lead future humans onward, forging paths towards a better and more peaceful future with their vital life experiences.

Currently, the Beast Taming Department is wildly expanding territory on campus, with all the Skill Department students rolling up sleeves to help.

Unfortunately, the school always tried to cut costs, often employing students as labor; building houses was a skill almost all Awakener University Skill Department students had learned, so much so that every time the Family Army expanded airports in new instances, they even built houses on their own?

Practiced at school :）

Oh, and when Magic Plant Department expanded enrollment last year, the dormitory was hastily constructed by them during summer break.

Although these were the betting times between the two major departments, it was a bet between Qian Qi and someone; what would it have to do with them building houses and earning money on the side?

Upon learning Qian Qi returned to school, the principal waited early at the gate.