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Chapter 166 Travel
Jiang Man, with her three children Shi An, Shi Ning, and Chen Yu, pushed open the door to her home.

Upon entering the room, one could see Qin Yishen sitting at the somewhat old wooden table, intently flipping through an old magazine.

Hearing the noise, Qin Yishen looked up, and a gentle smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Mom, Dad, we're back!"

Shi An and Shi Ning, like two happy little deer, skipped and hopped to Qin Yishen, their faces flushed with excitement.

Chen Yu followed behind somewhat shyly, a faint smile on his lips.

Jiang Man looked at the children with tenderness in her eyes. As she changed her shoes, she said to Qin Yishen, "Old Qin, the children did something really important today."

Qin Yishen's curiosity was immediately piqued. He put down the magazine, took the two children's hands, and asked with a smile, "Oh? What's the big deal? Tell Daddy quickly."

Shi An spoke up first: "Dad, today we saw an old lady fall down on the roadside. Many people were afraid to help her up, but the three of us rushed over and helped her up. We even helped her contact her family!"

Shi Ning added from the side, "Yes, yes, the old lady was very grateful to us and praised us for being good children!"

After listening, Qin Yishen's eyes were filled with relief and pride. He patted the two children's heads, then looked at Chen Yu and said, "Shi An, Shi Ning, and Chen Yu, you did the right thing! Helping others is a good thing. No matter what, you must always keep a kind heart, understand?"

The three children nodded vigorously, their smiles growing even brighter with the praise they received.

Watching this heartwarming scene, Jiang Man couldn't help but smile: "Old Qin, look at the children, they've all grown up and become so sensible."

Looking at the children, Qin Yishen said with emotion, "Yes, time flies. In the blink of an eye, they've all grown up."

As evening approached, the sunset on the horizon resembled a magnificent oil painting, bathing the entire world in a warm orange hue.

Qin Yishen walked into the kitchen with great interest, tied on an apron, and said to the children, "You all behaved so well today, so Dad will cook you a delicious meal myself!"

Upon hearing this, the children cheered with joy.

In the kitchen, Qin Yishen skillfully picked up pots and pans and began to get busy.

Jiang Man was also helping out. The two chatted and laughed, and the sounds of a cleaver chopping vegetables and a spatula sizzling as it stirred the food could be heard from time to time.

Soon, an enticing aroma filled the kitchen.

Shi An, Shi Ning, and Chen Yu were in the living room. Sometimes they would peek at the food in the pot from the kitchen doorway, and sometimes they would return to the living room and excitedly discuss what to eat for dinner.

Shi An patted his chest and said, "I bet Dad will definitely make my favorite sweet and sour pork ribs!"

Shi Ning pouted: "I think it's braised pork. Dad knows that's my favorite food."

Chen Yu listened to their discussion with a smile.

Finally, one delicious dish after another was served. There were sweet and sour pork ribs with a bright red color, braised pork belly that was fatty but not greasy, stir-fried seasonal vegetables with a fresh and delicious flavor, and corn and pork rib soup that the children loved to drink.

At the dining table, the family sat together, the soft light shining on everyone's faces, creating a warm and beautiful atmosphere.

Qin Yishen placed a piece of meat on each child's plate, smiling as he said, "Children, eat more to replenish your nutrition." The children ate heartily, exclaiming repeatedly, "Delicious! So delicious! Daddy's cooking is getting better and better!"

Jiang Man watched the children wolfing down their food and said with a smile, "Eat slowly, don't choke, there's still plenty left."

Halfway through the meal, Qin Yishen put down his chopsticks, looked at his three children, and said earnestly, "Shi'an, Shi'ning, Chen Yu, after you finish your tutoring, Dad will take you on a trip. Let's see the world, okay?"

Upon hearing this, the children jumped up excitedly. Shi An exclaimed, "Really? Dad, where are we going?"

Shi Ning also grabbed Qin Yishen's arm and said coquettishly, "I want to go to the beach. I've never seen the ocean before!"

Although Chen Yu didn't speak, his eyes shone with anticipation. Qin Yi smiled and said, "Okay, let's go to the beach. We can build sandcastles, collect seashells, and swim in the sea, okay?"

The children cheered happily, and the whole room was filled with laughter.

Looking at the excited children, Jiang Man smiled and said to Qin Yishen, "Old Qin, don't spoil the kids."

Qin Yishen smiled and said, "It's rare to see the children so happy. Besides, reading ten thousand books is good for reading ten thousand miles. Taking them out to see the world will benefit them."

A few days later, on a weekend, sunlight streamed through the windows into BJ's living room.

The family sat around the slightly worn wooden coffee table and began discussing their long-awaited travel plans.

Shi An was the first to lose her composure. Her eyes sparkled as she excitedly said, "I want to go to the beach, just like Dad said before! I want to see the boundless sea, collect seashells on the beach, and splash in the waves!"

As he spoke, he waved his arms, as if he were already at the beach.

Shi Ning blinked her bright eyes and pouted, retorting, "What's so fun about the beach? I want to go to Xi'an to see the Terracotta Army. I heard those terracotta warriors are magnificent, each one so lifelike, as if they could come to life!"

As she spoke, she imitated the stance of the terracotta warriors, making everyone burst into laughter.

At this moment, Chen Yu, who had been quiet all along, gently pushed up his glasses and said softly, "I think going to Yunnan would be nice. There is the beautiful Erhai Lake and the ancient city of Lijiang. You can experience different local customs and culture there."

Jiang Man smiled as she looked at the children, then turned to Qin Yishen and said gently, "Old Qin, what do you think?"

Qin Yi pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "What the children said is quite good. Going to the seaside can help everyone relax and feel the vastness of the sea; going to Xi'an can help them learn about history and culture and broaden their horizons; Yunnan's natural scenery and ethnic customs are also very attractive."

Shi An jumped up anxiously: "Dad, where are we going?"

Qin Yi smiled and patted his head: "How about we vote? Everyone gets one vote, so you can vote for whichever you want to go."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The voting results are in: Shi An and Qin Yishen, who wanted to go to the beach, tied with Shi Ning, who wanted to go to Xi'an; Chen Yu voted for Yunnan.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat awkward, and everyone looked at each other.

Finally, Jiang Man came up with a solution: "How about this, we go to the beach this time, then to Xi'an next time, and then to Yunnan when we have the chance, so we can visit all the places everyone wants to go."

The suggestion was unanimously approved, and the children cheered with joy. Shi An was so excited that he spun around in the living room.