Chapter 207 Suddenly Grows Long
Yang Chen's wife held his hand tightly, swallowed her saliva, and said, "Did we come to the wrong place?"
They walked to the door and lined up. It was nine o'clock in the morning and the park was bustling with activity. There were many people queuing up, including men, women, young and old. Everyone was in high spirits and looked very good, which was in stark contrast to the exhausted and haggard state of Yang Chen's family.
Yang Chen's family was still filled with doubts about the place they had found. Although the country was peaceful and prosperous, they felt they had learned the truth about the world, but their worries had not been put aside. They had been unable to sleep well at night these days. They had been wearing the monster-seeing gadget that policewoman Keller had given them back in Country M, and they were worried that something strange would sneak in from where they couldn't see.
In their minds, Fantasy Paradise is an organization that can defeat monsters. It must be either very high-end or so secretive that ordinary people cannot get close to it. But how could it be so down-to-earth?
It was bustling all around, with children running around, old ladies hawking their wares, young couples laughing and giggling, and a tour group all wearing Little Red Riding Hoods shouting slogans as they passed by... This, this is where a ferocious and evil monster is imprisoned!
Can it really be so full of the spirit of the market?
Yang Chen and his wife were confused, and their two children were nervously tugging at the corners of their clothes.
News about the Fantasy Park was semi-blocked abroad, but completely open to the public in China. After returning to China, the Yang Chen family immediately checked the domestic internet for information about the park. However, the Yang Chens, who considered themselves experienced, believed that online and offline were two completely different worlds.
Who knows, the current online carnival and excitement may be an artificial illusion. In fact, the tourists in the park have learned the truth just like them and entered the park with all kinds of complicated determination.
But upon arriving, they discovered a completely different world than they'd imagined. They suspected they'd arrived in the wrong place. Could this fantasy paradise, like the exotic streets at some tourist attractions, be a replica?
But the quality of this imitation is too low! The interior of the park they saw online was very new and impressive, with the visitor center, the gnome restaurant, the prank city...it was so beautiful inside, it was obvious that a lot of money had been invested, so it wouldn't look like a farmhouse!
Feeling really uneasy, Yang Chen decided to find someone to ask.
In front of them was an old man. The weather in the early spring in the south was neither cold nor hot. People on the street were wearing all kinds of clothes. Some wore only a thin layer of clothing, some wore sweaters, and some wore cotton coats.
Basically, you can tell a person's physical condition by how much clothing they wear. People with strong internal heat and good health are sturdy and resistant to cold, so they wear less. People with frail bodies and cold hands and feet can't stand the cold, so they wear more. The former are mostly young people, while the latter are of course mostly elderly people. This is undeniable. After all, as people age, their bodies gradually weaken, just as the sky is about to rain and the woman is about to get married, which is unstoppable.
But the old man in front of Yang Chen was different. In this weather, he was only wearing a thin blue and purple striped shirt, standing straight with his hands behind his back. If you didn't look at his graying hair, from the back you would think he was in his prime.
"Hello, uncle. Is this the Fantasy Paradise?"
As soon as Yang Chen opened his mouth, Uncle Zhang turned around and saw a gentle young man in his thirties. He raised his hand and pointed at the door, "Isn't it hanging there?"
Yang Chen looked in the direction he pointed, and saw several large gold-painted embossed characters of "Fantasy Paradise" hanging on the park's gate. The texture was very cheap. He said, "This doesn't look like the fantasy paradise on the internet. It looks more like a small park with a dozen yuan ticket price."
Uncle Zhang laughed heartily. "You're kidding me! Tickets to Fantasy Park used to be just over ten yuan. But the price has gone up now." The old man laughed for a while, then, perhaps sensing his genuine doubts, said, "Young people like you these days are obsessed with appearances. Having a place is enough for a facade. Making it so pretty is useless. It's better to invest in new projects. The director is a real person; he never spends money on things that don't matter."
Another tourist in front of Mr. Zhang heard the voice, turned around and said in agreement, "That's right, what's the point of having a beautiful facade? Isn't it enough to have fun and beautiful inside?"
After listening to their words, Yang Chen's family finally felt relieved. After they passed the ticket machine at the entrance, they swiped the QR code on the park's APP that they had downloaded long ago through the machine. After confirming that they had passed, they felt more at ease.
And so, hand in hand, the four of them walked into the park. At that moment, it felt like they had entered a strange new world. It was hard to describe the feeling, but it felt like all the fatigue, worry, and anxiety had been swept away like a layer of dust the moment they entered. The family couldn't help but look around with wide eyes.
As soon as you come in, you will see tourists everywhere, and it is as lively as a market during the New Year.
Little elves fluttered around in the crowd, occasionally interacting with the children in the park. Yang Chen rubbed his eyes and realized he wasn't dazzled, nor was it an illusion. They followed the crowd forward. Although they had already looked up the guide, their heads were blank as soon as they entered, and they had no idea where to start.
I probably never thought that the legendary fantasy park would be exactly the same as the one on the Internet!
The staff member had a sharp eye and could tell at a glance that this family was new tourists with no travel experience. He immediately led them to the guide map. It was a screen that could be clicked and zoomed in. The staff member clicked and a map of the park appeared in front of Yang Chen and the others, with every attraction marked.
The staff member introduced, "Our Fantasy Park has many special attractions. Each one has been heavily invested in, endorsed by government departments, and widely acclaimed. No matter which one you choose, you won't be disappointed. Could you tell me how many days your ticket has been booked?"
Yang Chen quickly said, "Our family has booked four consecutive days."
The staff member sensed the family's nervousness. Although they didn't understand why, they still diligently served them. "...You have plenty of time to explore. I suggest you start with the Abandoned Park, as there are several other attractions that require you to pass through the Abandoned Park before you can enter."
She pointed at Jasmine Town, the Fantasy Haunted House, and the City of Mischief, all of which required a Deserted Park Pass.
Yang Chen’s wife said, “Isn’t the abandoned park the one where you have to go and fight monsters yourself? Our child is still young, can we not go? My wife and I can go.”
The staff cried out in their hearts, thinking that this family was a bit strange. Why did they look so terrified as if they were going to be conscripted?
"Of course," she said with a service-oriented smile. "If guests can't accept the deserted park for the time being, they can explore other attractions first." She explained, "The viewing corridor, the Fantasy Ranch, the Hot Springs, the Tree Spirit Children's Area, the Sky Ocean, the Four Churches' Residence, and the 'Book Journey' Experience Hall's spectator mode are all accessible without points. However, the Hot Springs, Sky Ocean, and 'Book Journey' Experience Hall require separate admission and service fees."
Yang Chen and his wife looked at each other, "Then can we visit the viewing corridor first, and then go to the abandoned park in a few days?" They decided to adapt first before going to the battlefield.
Staff: “…Of course.”
This family is really weird!
Yang Chen and his family then went to the viewing gallery first.
Before entering, the couple quietly encouraged their two children, "Good kids, you know the world has changed now! If you want to become stronger, you must go to the battlefield to earn points and work hard to improve your physical fitness, otherwise you won't even be able to run away when you encounter monsters in the future."
Both children clenched their fists, "Mom and Dad, we will become warriors!"
Yang Chen and his wife felt both relieved and complicated. If possible, they really didn't want their child to face terrifying monsters at such a young age. However, their experiences abroad were like a sword of Damocles hanging over their heads. The countries overseas were powerful enough, right? Yet, monsters still escaped and harmed civilians. How long could their country keep them locked up?
Instead of hiding behind like a turtle and waiting to be protected, it is better to strengthen your strength now. If something really happens, you will have developed your courage and will not be so scared that you can't even run.
They walked into the viewing gallery with the determination to test their courage, but once inside, they heard waves of noise, with many people shouting, "Ah, sad, this is sad."
“It’s exactly like in the novel!”
"Hahaha, after looking at it for a long time, I think it's kind of cute!"
"Sangsang, don't lie there. Go for a walk in the deserted park. We promise that as long as you don't move your claws, we won't hit you."
A large group of tourists excitedly crowded in front of a glass wall. Not only did they take pictures with their mobile phones, they also kept trying to interact with the monster inside, as if the thing in the glass wall was not a scary monster, but a cute national treasure.
Yang Chen's family: ...
It's true that the monster called Sangsang is a bit dejected, and it's not really scary. But the other monsters are still a bit scary.
They spent the whole morning building up their courage in the viewing corridor, and at noon went to the room they had booked at the hot spring resort to rest. As soon as they entered, they found a note about the hot spring resort's accommodation rules posted behind the door.
"Rule 1: You are not allowed to leave the hot spring area after dark..."
Yang Chen's family was overjoyed. The two children shouted, "Yes, that's the rule. If you don't follow the rules, you'll get bitten by the monster!"
Yang Chen and his wife nodded in agreement. It wasn't easy to survive in this paradise. Beneath the peaceful and lively surface, there were definitely countless dangers and terrors lurking.
"We must keep this rule sheet and not make any mistakes!"
The family recited the rules and recited them several times when they went downstairs to eat. The diners next to them did not hear clearly what they were reciting and thought they were devout religious believers.
In the evening, the family went to the viewing corridor to build up their courage. Feeling that their courage had increased greatly, the family rewarded themselves by visiting the Rolling Sheep Park, because the other projects were a bit too exciting for them, but the small animals were different.
Not long after they entered the Rolling Sheep Park, the two children suddenly said, "Hey, Dad, I saw that disabled fur ball suddenly grew bigger."
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