Zhuang Zhijun reacted quickly, shielding the dog from his sister's fist, as if his sister had punched him and the dog.

The furball also knew to cooperate by flicking its tongue and pretending to be dead.

This made Zhuang Zhimeng laugh non-stop.

"Haha, even the fluffy ball knows how to cooperate!"

The fluffy balls and yarn were nestled in the crook of Zhuang Zhimeng's arm, and it was obvious they were smiling too.

Cao Wenxiu, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but laugh.

"Hehe, you two siblings are always up to no good, even the dog joins in your antics."

"Haha, you guys are hilarious! We'll definitely have to print out a lot of these photos!"

Zhuang Bingqian quickly pressed the shutter button as he spoke, capturing the entire funny scene of the siblings and the dog.

Zhuang Zhimeng stayed with her grandmother in the compound for two days before returning to the steel factory's residential compound with her younger brother and three dogs.

Because Dad called, the two families agreed to go out together.

The two families agreed to go for a stroll around Tiananmen Square, visit the Forbidden City, wander around Wangfujing, and then go to the Minzu Restaurant for hot pot.

Zhuang Zhimeng took some time to go to the photo studio to have the photos developed from the first roll of film, and she could pick them up the next day.

The two families came back from their trip and picked up the photos right away, so nothing was delayed.

Before leaving home in the morning, Zhuang Zhimeng gave special instructions to her three dogs.

"Be good at home, I've saved food for you, eat whenever you're hungry."

The most important thing is that you absolutely must use the toilet when you need to go, otherwise I'll punish you when you get back, understand?

"Woof!"

"Woof!"

"Woof!"

"Hmm, good boy/girl, you'll get a reward when I get back!"

Zhuang Xingzhou watched with amusement as his daughter explained things to the dog.

"Ya Ya, you're amazing! You've trained the dog so well it's completely dumbfounded."

"Haha, that's what happens when they all listen to me!"

Hao Caiyun packed up, grabbed her bag, and urged them on.

"Let's hurry up and go, our in-laws are getting impatient."

Then he shouted towards the toilet.

"Jun Jun, are you done yet? You're such a procrastinator."

"Coming, coming, Mom, don't rush me."

Zhuang Zhijun washed his hands and ran out quickly.

The family of four then went out together.

The two families agreed to meet at a nearby bus stop.

Public buses are the main mode of transportation to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.

There were many people waiting for the bus at the bus stop.

The two mothers exchanged pleasantries as soon as they met.

"Big brother, big sister, let's have a good time today and try to explore the whole area around Tiananmen Square!"

"Sister Hao, Brother Zhuang, we're all looking forward to it!"

Seeing Tiananmen Square is a dream that ordinary people like us have never even dared to dream of!

Zhuang Xingzhou laughed.

"Haha, big sister, you're joking. Let's have a good time today."

An Tanxiao nodded in agreement.

"Yes, yes, we should take a good look, especially at the place where the emperor used to live. I'm really curious to see what it looks like."

An Tanli suggested.

"How about we visit the Forbidden City first, then have dinner, and finally see Tiananmen Square? What do you guys think?"

Neither Zhuang Xingzhou and his wife nor An Tanxiao and his wife objected.

"Sure, whatever you like."

"We have no objection."

No one else raised any objections; it didn't matter which way we went first.

It was agreed that this would be the decision, and a group of more than ten people waited together for the bus to arrive.

An Qingbai leaned close to his fiancée and asked her in a low voice.

"Zhizhi, are there always this many people queuing for buses in Beijing?"

"Yes, that's because there are fewer people in winter. In summer, it's packed with people, especially during events, everywhere is crowded."

"I still prefer riding a bicycle."

"What a coincidence, me too!"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Zhuang Zhijun stood next to An Qinglin.

"An Qinglin, how are your studies going? Let's study together!"

An Qinglin glanced at Zhuang Zhijun.

"Okay, come to my second uncle's house tomorrow, and we can study together."

We're all alone here, so we'll have to stick together.

"Okay, it's settled then. I'll go to your second uncle's house tomorrow, and you can come to my house with me in a few days."

"Yes, it's settled."

Zhuang Zhimeng, who was standing nearby, heard this but didn't say anything. This was her younger brother's social interaction, and it was all up to him.

Bus No. 5 is stopped at the bus stop.

An Tanli greeted everyone.

"Let's go, get on the bus, get off at Tiananmen West!"

The bus fare is three cents per person, and you can buy a ticket after boarding.

Children under 1.2 meters tall are free. Yangyang is currently 1.1 meters tall, so he can still enjoy the discount for a period of time.

After boarding the bus, An Tanli pointed everyone out to the ticket seller and paid for their tickets together.

Zhuang Xingzhou secretly kept it in mind, thinking that he would pay for it when he got back.

Our first stop was the Forbidden City, which we entered through the Meridian Gate.

Standing in front of the Meridian Gate, Zhuang Zhimeng asked a nearby tourist to take a group photo for them.

The ticket price for the Forbidden City is two cents per person.

An Tanli and Zhuang Xingzhou argued for a long time before finally agreeing that An Tanli would pay for all the expenses that day.

There aren't many people visiting the Forbidden City outside of holidays, and tourists can freely enter and explore many other areas.

Zhuang Zhimeng took a complete photo of the Inner Golden Water Bridge after entering the Forbidden City.

They then asked a tourist to help take a group photo of everyone.

Everyone started strolling along the central axis.

Upon arriving at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the group went inside together.

"This is the Emperor's Palace?"

An Tanli nodded as he looked at his fourth brother who was asking the question.

"Yes, look, that's the emperor's dragon throne!"

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