Chapter 137 Let's give it a try

After the meal, they continued shopping and bought quite a few things.

After exploring the ancient city, they went to other places on the third day, including the sea.

As soon as we boarded the cruise ship, a sea breeze blew, and Yuanyuan immediately opened her arms wide: "It's so refreshing! Mom, look, the water is so blue!"

"Hmm, doesn't it look like a sapphire?"

"Yes, it looks just like it, and it's so pretty."

Zhiyun leaned against the boat railing and said with a smile, "I've wanted to come and see this for a long time, and today my wish has finally come true."

Yu Na leaned on the railing, reaching out to touch the lake water, but Gu Zheng grabbed her arm, saying, "It's dangerous. Don't reach in, or you'll fall in and cause trouble."

If they fall in and become mermaids, they can't explain it.

Little Bai nestled in Yuan Yuan's arms, a little afraid of water, no, it should be seasickness.

"Yuanyuan, this boat is rocking back and forth, I feel so dizzy."

"It's alright, it's alright, just don't look at the water."

The little wolf, however, loved it. It lay on the railing, howling, its fur flying wildly in the wind.

"Mom, there are so many white birds."

Xia Zhiyun looked over and saw a flock of seagulls flying alongside the cruise ship in the distance.

“Those are seagulls. You can take out some bread to feed them.”

Yuanyuan was surprised, "They're eating bread?"

"Yes, I'll eat sausage too."

Yuanyuan took out the bread she had made and gave one to each person.

I imitated my mother, tearing the pieces into small pieces and throwing them into the air.

"Seagull, come and eat!"

The seagulls actually flew over and snatched the breadcrumbs that were about to fall into the water.

"If you want some, come over and let me touch you."

Yuanyuan just shouted casually, but to her surprise, the seagulls seemed to understand her words and flew over to circle around her.

While Yuanyuan wasn't looking, he snatched the bread from her hand.

"..."

Yuanyuan took out fresh pieces of meat, and this time even more seagulls gathered around.

The fight almost escalated into a brawl. Xiao Bai, already feeling unwell, got a headache from the noise and glared at them irritably.

"Squeak!!"

Instantly, all the seagulls were frightened away.

"Little White, you scared them."

Xiao Bai returned to his listless state, and Yuan Yuan couldn't say anything more.

"Let's go for a walk on the beach after we get off the ship."

Gu Zheng said, "I heard there's a beach over there, Yuanyuan can build sandcastles."

"Dad, is there really a beach here?"

Yuanyuan expressed her doubts.

Xia Zhiyun also felt it was impossible; although this place was called the sea, it wasn't actually a sea in the true sense.

"The guide says it's there."

After disembarking, we indeed found a small, rather unremarkable beach.

Yuanyuan rolled up her trouser legs, grabbed Yu Na, and ran towards the beach. Xiao Bai and Xiao Lang followed.

The two little ones attracted a crowd the moment they appeared. It was the first time they had ever seen a red rabbit, and the white wolfhound was just too cute.

The children chased after them, creating a lively scene.

Gu Zheng refused to let many people take a picture. If someone tried to take a picture secretly, someone responsible for protection would come over to remind them.

Gradually, no one dared to approach.

Yuanyuan squatted on the ground building a sandcastle, while Yu Na helped her collect seashells. The little wolf lay down next to her, digging at the sand with its paws, and accidentally knocked down the sandcastle that Yuanyuan had built.

"Little wolf, what are you doing?" Yuanyuan pouted, a little angry.

The little wolf quickly stepped back. "I didn't mean to. I just wanted to help you build it up a little higher."

Xiao Bai ran over and nuzzled Yuan Yuan's arm with its head: "Yuan Yuan, don't mind it, I'll help you rebuild it and make a bigger one!"

The little wolf snorted defiantly, slapping its paw on the shallows, splashing water onto its little clothes. It was even more annoyed; that stupid rabbit was stirring up trouble again.

Yu Na handed her the seashells she had just dug up, saying, "Let's build one together, and make one even prettier than the last one."

Yuanyuan nodded and picked up the sand again to pile it up.

Gu Zheng and Xia Zhiyun sat on the bench next to them, watching them.

"Yuanyuan is very happy today."

The two unknowingly grew very close. They had been staying in the same room for the past few days, and Gu Zheng had been very careful not to overstep his bounds.

Today he suddenly wanted to hold her hand.

"If only we could always be this happy," Xia Zhiyun sighed. Yuanyuan's current status was special, and she didn't act like a five-year-old at all.

Gu Zheng tentatively took her hand, "Let's spend as much time with her as possible."

Xia Zhiyun did not break free, and the two remained in that position, looking into the distance.

“Zhiyun…”

"Hmm?" Xia Zhiyun didn't turn her head, her heart was beating faster and faster.

The heat on her cheeks told her that she was blushing.

"Shall we give it a try?"

If she turned her head, she could see Gu Zheng's ears, which were also red.

"Thump thump..."

I couldn't tell if it was his or her heartbeat, but they beat in unison.

After a long while, she responded softly with an "okay," her voice so low it was almost inaudible.

I don't know if Gu Zheng heard it.

She felt her face burning even hotter, and the large hand holding hers slowly tightened.

"I heard you."

...

Another day, they went to the snow mountain again.

As the car drove to the foot of the mountain, Yuanyuan stared in awe at the pristine white snow.

"Wow, Mom, is that white stuff snow?"

"Yes."

"But isn't it only autumn? How come it's snowing already?"

It hasn't snowed in Beijing, so why is it snowing here?

Does that mean it will only reach them after it's finished here?

"Because the main peak of Yulong is too high, the higher the altitude, the lower the temperature. The temperature on the mountain is below zero all year round, and the snow cannot be completely melted."

So no matter the season, the mountaintop is always covered in snow.

"Wow, I'm so envious. People here can see snow every day."

"It's cold up in the mountains," Xia Zhiyun smiled, wrapped Yuanyuan in a down jacket, and changed Xiaobai and Xiaolang into thick clothes. "Make sure you're all dressed warmly, don't get cold."

Yu Na is experiencing some altitude sickness; her face is flushed, and she's panting after just a few steps.

"Yuanyuan, I feel a little dizzy."

Yuanyuan stopped, took out the oxygen cylinder her father had prepared from her bag, and handed it to Yu Na, saying, "Just take a couple of breaths, my dad said this works."

Before Gu Zheng could stop her, Yu Na quickly took a few sips.

It really feels much better now.

Gu Zheng sighed, wondering if the mermaid would have any adverse reactions after breathing oxygen.

"Fish, if it doesn't work out, let's just wait here. Don't force it."

"No, it's okay, I'm fine."

Gu Zheng didn't press him, nodded, and continued forward.

“We’re almost at the observation deck,” Yuanyuan said, pointing upwards. “Mom said we can see a panoramic view from there, it’s so beautiful.”

The little wolf was full of energy, running and playing in the snow, rolling around every now and then, getting covered in snow.

"Yuanyuan, the snow is so soft, come and play too!"

Yuanyuan couldn't resist running over to roll a snowball with the little wolf.

Xiao Bai hesitated for a moment, then ran after him.

Gu Zheng picked up his camera and captured the scene. Zhiyun stood beside him, smiling, her eyes full of tenderness.

After they had had enough fun, they continued on their way.

Upon reaching the viewing platform, the distant snow-capped mountains stretched endlessly, and the sunlight shone on the snow, making it sparkle so brightly that it was blinding.

Yuanyuan held Xiaobai and looked at the beautiful scenery in the distance. When she turned around, she saw her parents holding hands, and she forgot what she wanted to say.