Chapter 97: City of Pranks: Fly!
The park, at around 400 acres, wasn't small, but upon entering, He Liqing still felt a sense of crampedness. She glanced at the guide map and saw that Mischief City was the last to be built, located behind the Haunted House and quite a distance from the visitor center.
"Mom, there are so many people!"
The park was bustling with people and noisy, so even talking to friends required raising your voice. However, He Liqing, keeping an eye on her daughter, immediately heard what she was saying and responded, "Yes, so you have to hold on tight to Mommy, or we'll get separated."
"Hey, how did we get separated? The service in the park is great!" Someone suddenly answered He Liqing. He Liqing was startled to find that the person who spoke was an old lady next to her. She looked to be at least sixty years old, but her eyes were bright and she was full of energy. She looked more energetic than a young person like her.
Before He Liqing could say anything, the elderly woman pointed to a nearby sign and said, "Look, go that way. There's a children's passage. Parents with children should go that way."
He Liqing thanked him and quickly took her daughter to the children's passage.
The children's passage was indeed much easier to navigate than the regular one. It wasn't crowded, and there was a safety fence separating it. It was also narrow, only wide enough for one adult and one child to walk side by side, without having to worry about being squeezed in with strangers. With this children's passage, He Liqing finally didn't have to constantly keep an eye on her daughter, freeing up time to observe her surroundings.
After taking such a closer look, she found that there were not only many young people in the Fantasy Park, but also many elderly people and children. What surprised He Liqing the most was that those elderly people also looked happy and seemed to like the Fantasy Park very much.
This is strange. Logically, elderly people wouldn't enjoy places like amusement parks. After all, many of them suffer from high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, and many thrilling rides in amusement parks and amusement parks aren't open to the elderly. To put it bluntly, if someone dies in a park, the park loses a lot. However, not only are there many elderly people in Fantasy Park, but the staff are also very welcoming to them.
He Liqing also noticed that there was a woman in front with two children, one big and one small. The smaller one was obviously still breastfeeding and suddenly started crying. A staff member trotted over to help take the children to their destination.
These two discoveries made He Liqing have a much better impression of this new theme park. After all, a place that pays more attention to the elderly and children in service will never be bad.
The children's passage was less crowded and faster, and soon we arrived at the gate of the City of Mischief. The magnificent gate was even more impressive than it looked in the video, and the walls, made of golden wheat-colored bricks, seemed to radiate light in the sun.
He Liqing was shocked, not because of how tall and magnificent the city wall was, but because it did not look like a newly built building. It looked more like an ancient building that had been baptized by the years. It had an air of timelessness and freshness, very much like the ancient buildings she had visited when she was traveling.
But she is a native of Jinan City and grew up in this area. In ancient times, Jinan was a place where the upper class exiled criminals. There are not many ancient buildings there, and it is even less likely that they would appear in a newly opened paradise.
She sighed, "They even went out of their way to make the city walls look old. This park is really thoughtful."
The displeasure she had felt when she saw the advertisement in the car disappeared unconsciously. He Liqing thought that the service quality and building facilities were both good. Although the online promotion was a bit exaggerated, it couldn't be too bad after all.
The Fantasy Park was packed with people, and the line for ticket inspection at the entrance to the City of Mischief was especially long. He Liqing squatted down to straighten her daughter's clothes and gave her a heads-up, "Xiaoxiao, what we saw before was just an advertisement, an exaggerated promotion. There might be elf dolls and some working brothers and sisters in doll costumes, but they're not real dolls, and the elves won't really turn people into fruit. Be polite when you go in, and don't try to pull people over to transform you."
He Xiaoxiao opened her big, round, black eyes wide, "Mom, you're wrong, there really are elves in there, they really can transform, some even grow big wings!"
He Liqing was stunned. "Who told you that?"
He Xiaoxiao pointed at the people queuing behind her and said, "Those brothers and sisters said so."
He Liqing looked up and saw several high school students standing behind them chattering about something. They were all young and lively, with rosy faces and extremely excited expressions.
"Ahhh, I must catch a red-eyed elf and let it turn me into an angel! I just saw someone post a picture showing off, and it really looks like an angel. I'm so envious!"
"Don't think too much. So many people went in, and only one of them transformed into big wings. I'm different. My requirements are very low. Just turn me into a flower fairy."
"I'm going to turn into a big kitchen knife and see who dares to walk in front of me."
"Red-eyed Pokémon are not easy to catch. We can team up to catch one, or go buy a net bag first."
"After I catch you, I'm going to turn into Angewomon, or Angewomon... Ahhh, it doesn't matter what I turn into. Red-Eyed Elves, please, let me experience the joy of transforming into a Digimon!"
He Liqing: ...
She didn't believe that there was such a thing as "transformation" and could only attribute it to these high school students playing a joke, but... she didn't understand it at all.
He Liqing was a little worried. She was only 33 years old, not much different from these high school students, but she couldn't understand the topics they were talking about. What would she do when her daughter grew up? When her daughter went to high school, wouldn't the generation gap between her and her daughter become wider and wider?
He Liqing was worried that the greater her daughter's expectations, the greater her disappointment, so she quickly said to her, "These brothers and sisters are just joking. There's no transformation."
He Xiaoxiao was obviously unhappy. She was very emotional and shouted, "Mom, why do you always do this?"
He Liqing froze, her lips trembling as she said, "I'm sorry, Mom..." She didn't know what to say.
He Xiaoxiao pursed her lips, tears welling up in her big eyes. She took her mother's hand and whispered, "I'm sorry, Mom. I shouldn't have been so mean to you."
"No, no." He Liqing quickly hugged her, "It's mom's fault, blame mom."
The two continued to queue, but with this unpleasant incident, the atmosphere between mother and daughter became a little tense.
Finally it was their turn. The mother and daughter checked their tickets and entered the city. As soon as they passed through the black city gate, they heard a clear and loud broadcast.
He Liqing was a little surprised. The broadcast was so loud, but she couldn't hear it at all at the door just now. Is this some kind of black technology?
Dear visitors, welcome to the City of Mischief. Young or old, of all genders... this is a city-state that welcomes everyone from around the world. Here, you'll find exquisite and vivid statues, magnificent palaces, beautiful and refreshing gardens, and simple, densely packed civilian homes... Here, you can experience the scenery of the old Thorns Empire... You'll also find lively and mischievous red-eyed elves, and a variety of transformation experiences...
If you feel tired while exploring the City of Mischief, you can visit the Fantasy Inn, where chairs and beds are available free of charge. If you feel hungry or thirsty, you can purchase food and drinks at the Fantasy Inn or the Fantasy Shop. All food and drinks are from the Dwarf Restaurant, so please feel free to consume them. If you have any allergies, please inform the salesperson in advance and promptly.
If you feel unwell while visiting the City of Mischief, please notify the staff immediately and someone will take you to the infirmary.
Dear visitors, you can get a free map in the village chief's hut. Scan the QR code to get a digital map... If you get lost while visiting Mischief City, please don't panic. Call the Fantasy Park customer service number and someone will escort you out within ten minutes... Mischief City is equipped with standard restrooms and a nursing room... Please follow the signposts if you need help.
If you wish to avoid being harassed by the Red-Eyed Pokémon, please receive a red armband from the village chief's hut at the entrance. Wearing it will help the Pokémon identify you and prevent you from appearing near you. If you wish to interact with the Pokémon for a more engaging experience, you can purchase a net bag from the general store and attempt to capture them. Please note: Pokémons cannot be taken out of the City of Mischief. Please release them after your visit. Any malicious acts that harm the Pokémon are strictly prohibited. Upon discovery, you will be blacklisted and permanently barred from entering the Fantasy Park.
Dear visitors, if you have gained the ability to fly through transformation, please avoid the elderly and children, and do not attempt to fly in crowded areas. Please consult with staff for your first flight. Prevent safety risks and enhance safety awareness. Civilized tourism is everyone's responsibility.
He Liqing walked forward with her daughter, paying attention to the announcements. Initially, she thought the park's service was excellent, with every aspect thoughtfully considered for visitors. But as she listened, she became confused. What about transformations and flying? Was the park's announcement mispronounced, or had she misheard?
But soon, He Liqing stopped dwelling on this issue. The tourists who had entered with her suddenly became excited, many shouting and rushing forward. Before He Liqing could hear what they were excited about, her daughter pulled them in one direction.
Carefully protecting her daughter, she followed the crowd to a square. Looking around, the square was already packed with tourists, and there were no guardrails in sight. But the tourists were all standing in unison, their faces excited, as if they were expecting something.
There must be a performance here. He Liqing picked up her daughter, and He Xiaoxiao sat in her arms, her head and upper body leaning forward, as if there was something in front of her that really attracted her. She pointed to the high platform at the back of the square and shouted, "Mom, look!"
He Liqing looked in the direction of the voice and saw two people wearing wings standing on the platform that should have three floors. One had angel wings, with white feathers folded and drooping, and the other seemed to be dragonfly wings, two large pieces, thin and translucent, and the veins could be seen.
Then, amid the cheers of the tourists, the two people wearing wing props suddenly jumped down from the platform.
He Liqing was startled. She noticed that neither of them was wearing safety gear. Had they forgotten? Or was there something wrong with the performance? This was going to be an accident!
He Liqing's heart almost jumped into her throat. Before she could cover her daughter's eyes, she saw the two people's wings spread in the air and flapped a few times at the same time, so their falling speed slowed down. In just a few seconds, they rose higher and flew up.
He Liqing's eyes almost popped out of their sockets!
The tourists around shouted excitedly, and my daughter also shouted excitedly, "It's flying! It's flying!"
The sound washed over He Liqing's body like a wave. She stared blankly at the two people flying in the air, her mouth half open, unable to utter a word.
There were no wires, no ropes, the wings were really flapping, and an angel had really descended...
The girl with angel wings was as beautiful as a dream. She flew past He Liqing's eyes and then landed lightly in the center of the square. Then she took out a loudspeaker from somewhere and said, "Hello everyone, I am the flying instructor. Tourists who have gained the ability to fly after transformation, please do not jump from high places blindly. Learn flying skills from me first, otherwise you may fall badly~" The girl's laughter also spread throughout the square through the loudspeaker, and the tourists reacted enthusiastically and responded one after another.
He Liqing still stood there blankly, feeling like she was dreaming.
"Mom, I want to fly too!" He Xiaoxiao suddenly spoke.
He Liqing came back to her senses and became nervous. Yes, how to fly? How to acquire the ability to fly?
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