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Chapter 167 Travel
Finally, the long-awaited trip has arrived.

The family packed their bags early and set off from Beijing on a vibrant morning for their journey to the seaside.

Shi An and Shi Ning were as excited as two happy little birds, chattering incessantly along the way, filled with endless imagination about the sea they were about to see.

Although Chen Yu was relatively quiet, his eyes revealed an undisguised anticipation as he occasionally glanced out the car window at the fleeting scenery.

After several hours of driving, they finally arrived at their destination—a beautiful seaside town.

As soon as I got off the bus, the salty sea breeze hit me, carrying the unique scent of the ocean, instantly dispelling the fatigue of the journey.

Shi An took a deep breath and shouted, "I can smell the ocean!"

Shi Ning excitedly grabbed Jiang Man's hand and jumped around, saying, "Mom, come quick, let's go see the sea!"

Qin Yi smiled and helped everyone with their luggage before checking them into the guesthouse they had booked in advance.

This guesthouse is a two-story wooden cabin surrounded by colorful flowers, just steps away from the beach.

Stepping into the room, you'll find it warm and comfortable, with a panoramic view of the vast ocean just outside the window.

The children couldn't wait to change into their swimsuits, grab their buckets and shovels, and rush to the beach.

Qin Yishen and Jiang Man followed behind at a leisurely pace, enjoying this wonderful time.

There were already quite a few tourists on the beach at this time; some were sunbathing, some were surfing, and others were building sandcastles.

Shi An and Shi Ning ran on the beach like wild horses, chasing the waves.

The waves surged onto the beach again and again, then receded, leaving behind many beautiful seashells and small crabs.

Shi An, quick as a flash, picked up a colorful seashell and excitedly showed it to everyone: "Look how beautiful this seashell is!"

Not to be outdone, Shi Ning squatted on the beach and searched carefully. Before long, she also found a strangely shaped seashell and was overjoyed.

Chen Yu, on the other hand, was more composed. He took a small shovel and dug a large hole in the sand, preparing to build a super large sandcastle.

When Shi An and Shi Ning saw this, they ran over to help. They divided the work: Shi An was in charge of transporting sand, Shi Ning was in charge of decorating, and Chen Yu was in charge of building.

Shi An ran back and forth, his face flushed red, sweat pouring down his forehead, but he didn't care at all, shouting, "I am the strongest sand transporter!"

Shi Ning carefully selected seashells and twigs, and gently placed them on the sandcastle, muttering, "Put a seashell flower here, and a twig there as a flagpole."

Chen Yu was completely focused on building the sandcastle, occasionally patting it gently to make it more sturdy.

With their joint efforts, a beautiful sandcastle gradually took shape, adorned with seashells and twigs they had collected, just like a castle from a fairy tale.

Qin Yishen and Jiang Man watched the children play, their faces beaming with happiness.

Jiang Man leaned on Qin Yishen's shoulder and said with emotion, "Seeing the children so happy, I feel that everything is worth it."

Qin Yishen gently held Jiang Man's hand and said, "Yes, this trip was really worthwhile. We should take the children out more often in the future."

After playing for a while, the family lay on beach chairs, enjoying the warm sunshine and gentle sea breeze. Shi An and Shi Ning ate ice cream while listening to Qin Yishen tell stories about the sea.

The story features brave sailors, mysterious treasures, and beautiful mermaids. The children listened with rapt attention, as if they themselves were in that mysterious ocean.

As evening approached, the sun gradually sank in the west, turning the horizon orange-red and reflecting the shimmering sea, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

The family arrived at a seafood restaurant by the sea, ready to sample the local delicacies.

The restaurant was packed with tourists, bustling with activity, and the air was filled with the aroma of seafood.

Qin Yishen ordered a large table of seafood, including tender crabs, plump shrimp, delicious clams, and braised fish, which is the children's favorite. Shi An and Shi Ning's mouths were practically watering as they looked at the table full of delicious food.

They eagerly picked up their chopsticks and began to eat heartily, praising the food as they ate: "It's so delicious! This is the best seafood I've ever had!"

Chen Yu also ate with relish. Although he maintained his usual elegance, his satisfied expression showed that he was thoroughly enjoying the delicious dinner.

After dinner, the family held hands and took a walk on the beach.

The beach was exceptionally quiet at night, with only the sound of waves lapping against the sand, as if the sea was playing a gentle lullaby.

Shi An and Shi Ning chased fireflies on the beach, their cheerful laughter ringing out from time to time.

Qin Yishen and Jiang Man walked slowly behind, admiring the beautiful night view.

As they walked, Shi An suddenly stopped, looked at Qin Yishen and Jiang Man, and said earnestly, "Mom and Dad, I think today is the happiest day of my life. Thank you for bringing us here."

Shi Ning also ran over, hugged Jiang Man's leg and said, "Me too, I love you all so much."

Although Chen Yu didn't say anything, he walked over and gently hugged Qin Yishen and Jiang Man.

Qin Yishen and Jiang Man were moved to tears by the children's actions. They hugged the children tightly, feeling the deep affection between them.

On this beautiful seaside night, the family's hearts were closely linked. Their laughter and happiness drifted in the sea breeze, becoming the most beautiful memories of this seaside town.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window and into the room, waking the sleeping family.

As soon as the children opened their eyes, they excitedly discussed today's itinerary.

Shi An clamored to go sailing and experience the feeling of riding the waves on the sea; Shi Ning wanted to visit the aquarium and see the cute marine life.

Finally, the family decided to go sailing first and then visit the aquarium in the afternoon. After breakfast, the family arrived at the sailing marina.

The dock was filled with all kinds of sailboats, their colorful sails fluttering in the sea breeze, a truly spectacular sight.

Qin Yishen rented a sailboat, and the family boarded the boat under the captain's guidance.

The sailboat slowly sailed away from the dock and headed into the depths of the sea.

The sea breeze was blowing fiercely, and the waves were crashing against the ship's side, splashing up white spray.

Shi An and Shi Ning stood excitedly at the bow of the boat, arms outstretched, feeling the sea breeze, as if they had become two seagulls flying freely.

Chen Yu stood to the side, gripping the gunwale tightly. Although he was a little nervous, his eyes were also full of excitement.

Qin Yishen and Jiang Man sat at the stern of the boat, watching the children's happy faces, and a satisfied smile appeared on their faces.

Jiang Man took out her camera and kept taking pictures of the children, wanting to capture these beautiful moments.

Time flies when sailing on the high seas, and before you know it, the sailboat has returned to the dock.

In the afternoon, the family went to the aquarium.

As soon as the children entered the aquarium, they were amazed by what they saw.

Inside the huge glass tank, all kinds of marine life swim freely, including colorful tropical fish, adorable sea turtles, majestic sharks, and intelligent and cute dolphins and sea lions.

Shi An and Shi Ning excitedly moved between the various water tanks, exclaiming in amazement as they looked around.

They pressed their faces against the glass, watching the marine life with curiosity, as if they had entered a magical underwater world.