bookrebus Chapter 81 Summer Trip to Shanghai
Chapter 81 Summer Trip to Shanghai
The summer sun was scorching and intense. Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin finished their first year of junior high school, and Liu Qicheng also successfully completed his elementary school courses. The summer vacation slowly began amidst the children's laughter and joy.
In the spacious and bright living room, Li Yuan and Liu Xuan sat on the sofa, looking at their excited children. After exchanging a smile, Li Yuan spoke first: "Kids, how about we go on a family trip to Shanghai this summer?"
Liu Yixin's eyes lit up and she immediately jumped up: "Wow, that's awesome! Shanghai has Disneyland, I've wanted to go for ages!"
Li Shiqing nodded with a smile: "I've heard that the Bund in Shanghai has a beautiful night view and many historical buildings. You can go and experience it for yourself."
Liu Qicheng asked curiously, "Mom and Dad, what else is fun to do in Shanghai?"
Liu Xuan patted his son's head and said, "Shanghai also has a science and technology museum. There are many amazing scientific exhibits inside that will definitely broaden your horizons. And there are also many delicious foods, such as pan-fried buns and xiaolongbao."
Li Yuan continued, "Then we need to plan our trip properly. First, we need to book flights and hotels. Let me see..." As she spoke, she picked up her phone and started checking flight information.
Liu Xuan said to the children, "Don't just sit around. Make a list of the places you want to go, and we'll combine them to try and make sure everyone has a good time."
The three children quickly ran to their respective rooms, and soon came out with papers covered in writing.
Liu Yixin was the first to say, "I want to go to Disneyland for two days, experience all the rides, and take pictures with the Disney cartoon characters!"
Li Shiqing said, "I want to go to the Bund to see the night view, visit the Shanghai History Museum, and stroll along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street."
Liu Qicheng held up his paper: "I want to go to the science and technology museum, and the ocean aquarium. I want to see lots and lots of fish."
Looking at the children's list, Li Yuan smiled and said, "Okay, let's arrange it like this. First, we'll fly to Shanghai, and after arriving, we'll check into the hotel. On the first day, we'll go to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to experience the vibrancy of Shanghai and sample some local delicacies. On the second day, we'll go to the Shanghai History Museum to learn about the city's historical changes. On the third and fourth days, we'll go to Disneyland and have a great time. On the fifth day, we'll go to the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, and on the last day, we'll go to the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium before heading back. What do you think?"
The children nodded in agreement, and Liu Xuan said, "Okay, it's settled then. I'll take care of booking the plane tickets, and Li Yuan, you can see where it's convenient to book a hotel."
And so, the family's trip to Shanghai took its first step amidst enthusiastic discussions and meticulous planning.
On the morning of departure, sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating everyone's excited faces. The family got up early, packed their luggage, and headed to the airport.
While waiting at the airport, Liu Qicheng ran around like a little monkey, full of curiosity about everything around him. Liu Yixin and Li Shiqing sat on chairs, listening to music with headphones on, occasionally discussing in hushed tones where they should go to take photos first when they arrived in Shanghai.
Looking at the children, Li Yuan said to Liu Xuan, "This trip will definitely leave the children with many wonderful memories."
Liu Xuan nodded: "Yes, letting them see more of the outside world will broaden their horizons."
Finally, the boarding announcement came on, and the family boarded the plane. As the plane took off, Liu Qicheng gripped the handrail tightly, his face showing some tension.
Li Shiqing comforted him, saying, "Little brother, don't be afraid, it will be over in a moment. Look how beautiful the scenery outside the window is."
Liu Yixin chimed in, "Yes, look at those clouds, they look just like that."
During the flight, some children read the in-flight magazines, while others took a nap. Li Yuan and Liu Xuan, on the other hand, quietly shared their anticipation for their trip to Shanghai.
A few hours later, the plane slowly landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The family stepped out of the airport, feeling the humid air and bustling atmosphere of Shanghai.
Liu Xuan hailed a taxi and headed to the hotel he had booked. Along the way, the children marveled at the towering buildings and endless stream of vehicles outside the car window.
After checking into the hotel, everyone rested for a while before eagerly heading to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street.
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is bustling with activity, with people coming and going and a wide variety of shops.
Liu Qicheng excitedly grabbed Liu Xuan's hand: "Dad, this shopping mall is so big!"
Liu Xuan said with a smile, "This is one of the most famous commercial streets in Shanghai."
Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin were drawn to the trendy little shops on the street, and would occasionally go in to pick out some small accessories.
The family went into a time-honored restaurant to enjoy authentic Shanghai pan-fried buns. As soon as he took a bite, the soup gushed out, and Liu Qicheng's mouth was covered in it, making everyone laugh.
"Wow, this is so delicious!" Liu Yixin said while eating.
Li Yuan said, "Eat slowly, there's plenty of delicious food waiting for us."
After finishing their meal, they continued their stroll along the pedestrian street. Liu Qicheng saw a street performer doing magic, and his eyes widened in amazement. He stood there watching for a long time, unwilling to leave.
Li Shiqing said, "Little brother, we still need to go and take a look ahead."
Liu Qicheng reluctantly followed the others. They entered a large shopping mall filled with various internationally renowned brands. Liu Yixin, who was more interested in fashion, pulled Li Yuan along to browse the clothing section.
"Mom, this dress is so pretty!" Liu Yixin said, pointing to a white dress.
Li Yuan looked at the price and said, "It's a bit expensive. Let's look at some other options."
Liu Xuan then took Liu Qicheng to the toy section, where Liu Qicheng saw a huge Lego model and excitedly exclaimed, "Dad, I want this!"
Liu Xuan said, "This is too big for us to take back. Dad will buy you a smaller one when we get back."
After strolling around Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street for an afternoon, everyone was a little tired, but their faces were filled with happy smiles.
The next day, the family visited the Shanghai History Museum.
Inside the museum, Li Shiqing carefully examined each exhibit, occasionally explaining to her younger siblings: "Look, this is porcelain from ancient Shanghai; the craftsmanship is exquisite."
Liu Yixin was also attracted by the old clothes: "These clothes are so beautiful. People in the past had such good taste."
Although Liu Qicheng didn't know much about history, he looked at the artifacts with curiosity and kept asking questions: "Sister, what is this?"
Li Yuan and Liu Xuan followed behind the children, feeling gratified to see their keen interest in history and culture.
In an exhibition hall about modern Shanghai history, Liu Xuan told the children, "Shanghai has undergone many vicissitudes in modern times, developing from a small fishing village into the international metropolis it is today. This is thanks to the hard work and struggle of countless people."
Li Shiqing nodded and said, "I understand. We should cherish our current life."
After visiting the museum, the family sat in the museum's rest area, discussing the exhibits they had seen and the historical knowledge they had learned.
Liu Yixin said, "I think history is amazing, it's like a long movie."
Li Yuan said with a smile, "That's the charm of history. It allows us to know the past and also helps us to better move towards the future."
Early on the third day, the family arrived at the entrance of Shanghai Disneyland. Although the park had not yet opened, a long queue had already formed at the entrance.
After the park opened, Liu Yixin rushed in like a happy little bird: "I want to go ride Soaring Over the Horizon!"
Everyone followed her to the project queue. While waiting in line, Liu Qicheng kept standing on tiptoe to look around: "Why haven't we been called yet?"
Li Shiqing said, "Little brother, be patient, the fun is all in the future."
Finally, it was their turn. After boarding the equipment, as the screen unfolded, they felt as if they were truly soaring through the air, enjoying the beautiful scenery from all over the world.
"Wow, this is so exciting!" Liu Xuan couldn't help but exclaim.
After coming down from Soaring Over the Horizon, they went to ride the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, among other attractions.
At noon, the family had lunch at a restaurant in Disneyland, surrounded by fairytale-themed decorations.
Liu Yixin said, "I feel like I'm in a fairy tale world."
In the afternoon, they went to see the Disney parade. Various Disney cartoon characters sang and danced on the floats, and the children excitedly waved their glow sticks and interacted with the characters.
Liu Qicheng saw his favorite Donald Duck and shouted, "Donald Duck, I love you!"
At night, the Disney castle looked exceptionally beautiful under the lights and fireworks. The family stood in front of the castle, watching the magnificent fireworks display, their hearts filled with emotion.
Liu Yixin leaned on Li Yuan's shoulder and said, "Mom, today is the happiest day of my life."
Li Yuan hugged her daughter and said, "As long as you're happy."
On the fifth day, the family visited the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.
Upon entering the science museum, Liu Qicheng was immediately drawn to the enormous robots. The museum also featured many interactive exhibits, which the children thoroughly enjoyed.
In the Light of Wisdom exhibition area, Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin experienced various interesting scientific phenomena, such as the static ball. When they put their hands on the ball, their hair stood up, making them look quite comical.
At the children's science park, Liu Qicheng explored the mysteries of science with other children. By operating some simple mechanical devices, he learned about the principles of levers and gear transmission.
Liu Xuan said to Li Yuan, "Bringing the children to the science museum was definitely the right choice. They can learn a lot of knowledge that they can't learn from books."
Li Yuan said, "Yes, this can stimulate their interest in science."
The family also watched a dome movie at the science museum, and the immersive experience amazed everyone.
After leaving the science museum, Liu Yixin said, "I will study science hard in the future, and maybe I can invent something amazing."
Li Shiqing also said, "I think science is really interesting, with endless possibilities."
On their last day, they visited the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium.
Stepping into the aquarium is like entering an underwater world. All sorts of colorful fish swim around you.
Liu Qicheng excitedly pointed to a shark and said, "Look, a shark! How scary!"
Li Shiqing said, "Little brother, although sharks look fierce, they are also part of the marine ecosystem."
Liu Yixin was captivated by the beautiful jellyfish: "These jellyfish are like fairies, so beautiful."
The family strolled slowly along the visitor walkway, admiring the wonders of marine life. Inside the underwater tunnel, schools of fish surrounded them, making it feel like walking on the seabed.
Li Yuan said, "There are still many unknown creatures in the ocean waiting for us to discover."
Liu Xuan said, "This also makes us realize that we need to protect the marine environment, otherwise these beautiful creatures will be threatened."
After visiting the aquarium, the family returned to the hotel, packed their luggage, and prepared to return home.
While waiting at the airport, the children were somewhat quiet, unlike when they arrived.
Li Shiqing said, "I'm so reluctant to leave Shanghai. This trip was so much fun."
Liu Yixin also said, "Yes, I want to go to Disneyland again."
Liu Qicheng said, "I also want to go to the science and technology museum and the ocean aquarium."
Li Yuan said with a smile, "Although this trip is coming to an end, we have gained many wonderful memories. You have also learned a lot and seen different scenery. This is the meaning of travel."
Liu Xuan said, "We will have more opportunities to travel to more places in the future, as long as our family is together."
As the plane took off, the family watched Shanghai gradually disappear into the distance, their hearts filled with nostalgia for the trip and anticipation for more travels in the future. This trip to Shanghai not only provided the children with a joyful summer vacation but also brought the family closer together, allowing them to grow and learn together on their travels.