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Chapter 197 Three-Day Holiday
When the news of the school's three-day holiday came, Shi Ning was overjoyed, thinking that she could finally relax and enjoy this rare leisure time.

Just as she was figuring out how to spend the next three days, she received a call from Chen Yu.

"Hey, Shi Ning, school's out for the holidays. Any plans for the next three days?"

Chen Yu's voice came from the other end of the phone, tinged with anticipation.

Shi Ning leaned against her bed in the dorm room, thought for a moment, and said, "I haven't decided yet. I was thinking of just reading in the dorm or going out shopping or something. What about you? What are your thoughts?"

Chen Yu said excitedly, "I want us to go out and have fun together. Let's find a fun place and have a great time for three days. Haven't you always wanted to go to that ancient town nearby? How about we go there this time?"

Shi Ning's eyes lit up. She had indeed been longing for that ancient town, having heard that it preserved many ancient buildings and various local delicacies.

“Great idea! But I need to ask Shi An if he wants to come along.”

After hanging up with Chen Yu, Shi Ning sent a message to Shi An, inviting him to visit the ancient town together.

Not long after, Shi An replied to the message, saying that he wanted to stay at school with his girlfriend and wouldn't be going with them.

Shi Ning was a little disappointed, but she understood Shi An's choice. After all, people in love always hope to spend more time with each other.

She replied to Shi An's message, telling him to spend time with his girlfriend and be careful, and then she began packing her bags to prepare for her trip to the ancient town with Chen Yu.

The next morning, Chen Yu arrived at Shi Ning's dormitory building early to wait for her.

Shi Ning walked out carrying a light backpack, dressed in casual clothes, with an expectant smile on her face.

"Wow, you look great today!" Chen Yu greeted him with a smile.

Shi Ning replied with a smile, "Of course! I'm going out to have fun, I'm in a great mood!"

The two walked together toward the station, chatting and laughing along the way, discussing which places to visit and which delicacies to eat in the ancient town.

It was already noon when we arrived at the ancient town.

Sunlight spills onto the ancient stone-paved road, and the buildings on both sides are antique and full of the charm of time.

Shi Ning and Chen Yu first found a local restaurant, intending to fill their stomachs.

The restaurant was filled with the aroma of various delicacies. They ordered some local specialties from the ancient town, including crispy fried small river fish, delicious tofu pudding, and soft and chewy glutinous rice cake.

Wow, these dishes smell so good!

Shi Ning couldn't wait to pick up her chopsticks, took a bite of the tofu pudding, and her eyes lit up instantly. "It's so delicious! Chen Yu, you have to try some!"

Chen Yu also picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks, and after eating it, he nodded repeatedly: "It's really good, this trip was totally worth it."

After lunch, they began to stroll around the ancient town.

Along the narrow alley, they saw many handicraft shops filled with exquisite wood carvings, embroidery, and ceramics.

Shi Ning was drawn to a handkerchief embroidered with flowers and birds. She picked it up and examined it closely, unable to put it down.

Chen Yu watched her from the side and said with a smile, "If you like it, buy it as a souvenir of this trip."

Shi Ning hesitated for a moment, but decided to buy it anyway. She paid and carefully put the handkerchief into her backpack.

Continuing forward, they came to an ancient temple.

The temple walls were covered with moss, and many red lanterns hung under the eaves, giving it an exceptionally ancient feel.

Shi Ning and Chen Yu went inside. Incense smoke curled up in the temple, and many people were praying devoutly.

Shi Ning also bought an incense stick, closed her eyes, and silently made a wish.

Watching her earnest expression, Chen Yu felt a surge of warmth in his heart. After leaving the temple, they went to the riverbank in the ancient town. The river water was crystal clear, and several small boats were slowly gliding across its surface.

Shi Ning suggested renting a small boat so they could row it around and have some fun.

Chen Yu hesitated for a moment, as he wasn't very good at rowing, but seeing Shi Ning's expectant eyes, he agreed.

The two boarded the boat, and Shi Ning volunteered to pick up the oars and start rowing.

At first, the boat rocked on the water and almost crashed into the shore, but Shi Ning quickly mastered the technique and the boat gradually became stable.

Watching Shi Ning row with all her might, Chen Yu couldn't help but laugh: "I didn't expect you to be so good at it!"

Shi Ning said proudly, "Of course, I am very talented."

They rowed on the river for a long time, admiring the scenery on both banks and enjoying the gentle breeze on their faces.

Before we knew it, the sky was gradually darkening.

Shi Ning and Chen Yu returned to the shore and found an inn to stay in.

The guesthouse rooms are decorated in a cozy style, and you can see the night view of the ancient town just by opening the window.

In the evening, they strolled along the streets of the ancient town, where the shops on both sides were brightly lit and the various food stalls were bustling with activity.

Shi Ning bought a string of candied hawthorns and chatted with Chen Yu while eating them.

"Chen Yu, you had a lot of fun today. Thank you for coming with me," Shi Ning said sincerely, looking at Chen Yu.

Chen Yu smiled and said, "I'm also very happy to come out and have fun with you. We can go to more places in the future."

The two continued walking when they suddenly heard cheerful music coming from ahead.

As they approached, they discovered that a group of locals were having a bonfire party.

Shi Ning excitedly grabbed Chen Yu's hand and said, "Let's go join too!"

Chen Yu was pulled into the crowd by Shi Ning. They danced and sang around the bonfire with the locals, and their laughter echoed in the night sky.

The next day, Shi Ning and Chen Yu went to the ancient town's museum to learn about its history and culture.

The museum displays many ancient artifacts and documents, which gave them a deeper understanding of this ancient town.

In the afternoon, they also went to the back mountain of the ancient town, where there was a beautiful sea of ​​flowers.

Shi Ning ran through the flowers, as happy as a child. Chen Yu, meanwhile, captured Shi Ning's smile on his phone.

The three-day holiday passed quickly, and Shi Ning and Chen Yu left the ancient town with many memories.

On the way back, Shi Ning leaned against the car window, looking at the scenery outside, her heart filled with reluctance.

"Chen Yu, this trip was really enjoyable, I will always remember it," Shi Ning said softly.

Chen Yu looked at her and said gently, "Me too. We'll have many more wonderful moments like this in the future."

Back at school, Shi Ning couldn't wait to share her travel experiences and photos with Shi An.

Looking at the photos, Shi An smiled and said, "Although I didn't go, I can tell you guys had a really good time."

Shi Ning smiled and said, "Yes, but next time we have the chance to go out and play together as a trio, it will definitely be more fun."

Shi An nodded: "Okay, looking forward to the next trip."