Dream Legend

Chapter 51 A Happy Trip to the Capital

The men's basketball team of Jingxi University was unfortunately eliminated in the match between the top 16 and the top 8 of the National College Men's Basketball League. This news caused heated discussions in the WeChat group of the Shenquan Group. Lin Fan posted this news in the group, which triggered everyone's discussion. He Juan first expressed her opinion that this elimination may be related to the departure of two players, Wu Shandi and Du Xiaoyong. These two players are the core of the team, and their departure undoubtedly has a huge impact on the team. "Last year's semi-finals did not enter the semi-finals, which is too unexpected." He Juan sighed. She believes that although basketball is a team sport, the departure of key players will still have a significant impact on the overall strength of the team. Lin Fan holds a different view. He believes that the team's defeat cannot be entirely attributed to the departure of Wu Shandi and Du Xiaoyong. He pointed out that basketball is a team sport that requires tacit cooperation between players, and the addition of new players also requires a period of running-in. "We can't deny the entire team because of the departure of one or two people," Lin Fan added, "We should see the efforts and progress of the new players."

Other members of the WeChat group also expressed their opinions. Some people believe that the departure of Wu Shandi and Du Xiaoyong did have an impact on the team, but others believe that the team's defeat was related to the running-in period of the new players. The discussion gradually heated up, and everyone began to discuss how to improve the strength of the Xijing University men's basketball team so that they can achieve better results in the next league. Some people believe that the training of new players should be strengthened so that they can integrate into the team faster; others believe that new outstanding players should be found to fill the vacancies left by Wu Shandi and Du Xiaoyong. The discussion continued, and the atmosphere in the WeChat group became more and more heated. Everyone offered advice and suggestions for the Jingxi University men's basketball team, hoping that they can make a comeback in the next league and achieve better results.

However, one wave has not yet subsided when another wave arises. The news of the defeat of the men's basketball team of Jingxi University caused an uproar in the school student group. Most people believe that this elimination may be related to the departure of two players, Wu Shandi and Du Xiaoyong. These two players are the core of the team, and their departure undoubtedly has a huge impact on the team. Under this kind of public pressure, Wu Shandi and Du Xiaoyong expressed their opinions in the group, saying that this defeat had a certain relationship with them, but they did not do it intentionally, but for a more important task-to conduct surveys for the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. In the student group, Wu Shandi and Du Xiaoyong sincerely apologized to the team and fans. But they did not regret it. Because they know that working for the State Administration of Cultural Heritage to protect and excavate historical and cultural heritage is a matter of great significance. They hope that the team and fans can understand their difficulties and continue to support them.

In this hot summer vacation, Lin Fan's Jingxi Men's Basketball Team unfortunately lost, which made the whole team fall into a dull atmosphere. In order to relieve this low mood, Lin Fan decided to take Shan Ming, He Le, He Juan and Sun Jingjing from the God Circle Group to the capital, the city where Wu Shandi works, to relax and appreciate the beautiful scenery here. Wu Shandi and Du Xiaoyong work in the Capital Cultural Relics Bureau and know the scenic spots here well. Therefore, Wu Shandi decided to entertain the members of the God Circle Group, reminisce about the past, and take the initiative to serve as their tour guide to lead them to visit various famous places in the capital.

Under Wu Shandi's careful arrangement, the members of the Shenquan team began their trip to Beijing. First, Wu Xiaoyong and Du Xiaoyong took Lin Fan, He Juan, Shan Ming, He Le, and Sun Jingjing to Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing and one of the most important political and cultural centers in China. Here, they admired the majestic Tiananmen Tower, visited the Monument to the People's Heroes, and felt China's history and cultural heritage.

Then, Wu Shandi led everyone to the Palace Museum. In the exhibition hall of the Palace Museum, Sun Jingjing and He Juan were admiring exquisite ancient calligraphy and painting works. Suddenly, Sun Jingjing pointed to a landscape painting and joked to He Juan: "Does this painting look like the eggplant you cooked yesterday?" He Juan widened her eyes and looked at the painting, then couldn't help laughing: "Hahaha, now that you mention it, it really looks a bit like it!" Sun Jingjing continued: "I think the author of this painting must be a foodie, otherwise how could he paint the eggplant so realistically?" He Juan smiled and responded: "Maybe this painter was inspired by the eggplant you cooked yesterday and created this painting." Sun Jingjing shook her head: "No, I think this painter should be a gourmet. Look at the title of this painting. "The word is 'delicious eggplant', isn't it obvious?" He Juan laughed even harder: "You know what, this painter might have created it based on the eggplant you cooked yesterday. Look at the color and shape of this eggplant, they are exactly the same." Sun Jingjing couldn't help laughing: "Then should we ask the author of this painting if he really saw the eggplant I cooked yesterday?" He Juan smiled and said: "Okay, then let's ask the author of this painting to see if he really saw the eggplant you cooked yesterday." So Sun Jingjing and He Juan found the guide of the Palace Museum and asked about the author and the background of the painting. After hearing their questions, the guide couldn't help laughing, and then patiently explained to them the background of the painting and the story of the author. It turned out that the author of this painting was indeed a gourmet, and his inspiration for creating this painting came from an experience of tasting eggplant. After listening to the guide's explanation, Sun Jingjing and He Juan were very surprised. They didn't expect that their joke would become a reality.

This world-famous royal palace was once the residence of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the Hall of Mental Cultivation of the Palace Museum, Shan Ming pointed to the throne and the imperial robe and said to Lin Fan and Sun Jingjing half-jokingly: "If you sit on them and put them on, see who looks like the emperor or the eunuch. This is really a big bug!" Lin Fan and Sun Jingjing looked at each other, with curiosity and excitement in their eyes. Lin Fan smiled and responded: "This is really an interesting suggestion. We can try it and see who looks more like the emperor." So Sun Jingjing sat on the throne and Lin Fan put on the imperial robe. They looked at each other, trying to find the emperor's temperament in each other. Everyone watched from the side, laughing from time to time. Lin Fan first spoke to Sun Jingjing: "I think your aura has changed since you took the throne, as if you really became the emperor." He Juan smiled secretly and said: "I think Jingjing looks like Empress Wu Zetian, and Lin Fan is Emperor Gaozong of Tang." Sun Jingjing laughed and said: "Really? But I feel that after you put on the imperial robe, you may also look like a eunuch, eunuch He, hahaha..." Shan Ming came up and interrupted: "Neither of you look alike. I think I look more like the emperor. My temperament is more in line with the identity of the emperor." He Juan made a face and said to Shan Ming: "I think you are also a short-lived emperor, you are a big bug!" Lin Fan and Sun Jingjing smiled at each other, and then stood up from the throne and the imperial robe. They felt that this experience was very interesting, as if they had traveled through time and space and became the emperor and empress of ancient times. Wu Shandi smiled and said, "This experience will allow you to better understand the life of the ancient royal family. I hope you can cherish your current life, because the life of the ancient royal family is not as beautiful as imagined." Lin Fan and Sun Jingjing nodded in agreement. They thanked Wu Shandi for giving them such an unforgettable experience. This trip to the Palace Museum gave them a deeper understanding of history and culture, and made them cherish their current life more. Here, they admired the exquisite ancient architecture and browsed countless precious cultural relics, as if they had traveled through time and space and returned to that prosperous royal era.

Afterwards, they came to the Summer Palace, which is known as the "Royal Garden Museum" and is famous for its beautiful lakes and mountains and rich cultural relics. Here, they strolled on the promenade, admired the beauty of Kunming Lake, and savored the unique charm of the royal garden. At lunch time, Wu Shandi took everyone to taste authentic Beijing delicacies such as fried noodles with soybean sauce, roast duck, and bean juice. He Juan's words "bean juice is too unpalatable!" were like a small stone thrown into the calm lake, stirring up thousands of waves. Everyone began to express their opinions, and the scene was very lively. First, Du Xiaoyong, who loves to drink bean juice, stood up and said: "Bean juice is a traditional food in Beijing, you don't know how to appreciate it!" As soon as the voice fell, Sun Jingjing retorted: "The taste of bean juice is simply unbearable, it's simply dark cuisine!" At this time, Wu Shandi smiled and said: "I think the taste of bean juice is very unique. You may not be used to it for the first time, but if you drink it more, you will find its charm." Wu Shandi's words made everyone fall into contemplation, and they seemed to be savoring the taste of bean juice. Finally, He Juan smiled and said, "I don't really hate douzhi, I just think it tastes a bit special and needs to be savored slowly." Her words eased the tense atmosphere, and everyone laughed and continued to enjoy the fun brought by the food. Douzhi, this controversial food, allows people to feel the ups and downs of life while tasting it, and also makes everyone cherish their friends and share the little things in life together. Everyone sat together, tasting the food and talking about the past, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

On the way to the Great Wall, He Juan and Sun Jingjing were discussing the story of Meng Jiangnu crying at the Great Wall with great interest. He Juan: "Have you heard of the story of Meng Jiangnu crying at the Great Wall?" Sun Jingjing: "Of course I have, this is one of the four great love stories in ancient China." He Juan: "Then do you know why Meng Jiangnu cried at the Great Wall?" Sun Jingjing: "Because her husband died while building the Great Wall, Meng Jiangnu cried all the way to the foot of the Great Wall in order to find his body." He Juan: "I see, did she find her husband's body?" Sun Jingjing: "Yes, but her husband had turned into a skeleton. Meng Jiangnu was heartbroken and cried so hard that the Great Wall was finally washed away by her tears." He Juan: "Wow, Meng Jiangnu is such a brave woman." Sun Jingjing: "Yes, her story tells us that love can overcome all difficulties." He Juan: "What interesting things do you think will happen if Meng Jiangnu comes to the Great Wall now?" Sun Jingjing: "Haha, maybe she will forget to cry because of the spectacular sight of the Great Wall and start taking selfies instead." He Juan: "Haha, that's really interesting. However, I think Meng Jiangnu may miss her husband even more because of the magnificence of the Great Wall." Sun Jingjing: "Well, you're right. Meng Jiangnu may sigh, how great it would be if her husband could see such a beautiful scenery." He Juan: "Yes, the power of love is really great." Sun Jingjing: "That's right, love can make people brave and strong." Just like that, He Juan and Sun Jingjing talked to each other, discussing the story of Meng Jiangnu crying at the Great Wall while heading towards the direction of the Great Wall.

They came to the Great Wall, an ancient defense project known as the "World Cultural Heritage", which is famous for its majestic appearance and profound historical heritage. They climbed the Great Wall, and Shan Ming joked with everyone: "Do you know that this Great Wall is actually a giant dragon, responsible for protecting our country." "Haha, your idea is too outrageous!" Du Xiaoyong couldn't help laughing. "Don't disbelieve it, I heard from the old people in the village that this Great Wall was a giant dragon a long time ago. In order to protect our country, it turned into the Great Wall and has been guarding us." Shan Ming said seriously. "This story is too magical, how did you come up with it?" He Le was also impressed by Shan Ming's imagination. "I just think that this Great Wall is so magnificent, there must be a magical story. You see, every brick of this Great Wall is like the scales of a giant dragon." Shan Ming pointed to the bricks and stones of the Great Wall and said. "Haha, then what do you think this giant dragon likes to eat?" He Juan asked with a smile. "Of course I like to eat candy! You see, there are so many tourists on the Great Wall, they must have brought a lot of candy. When the dragon smells the fragrance, it will come out to protect us." Shan Ming replied with a smile. "Haha, your imagination is really wasted if you don't write a novel!" He Le couldn't help laughing. "Don't tell me, I really want to write a novel and write our dragon story into a book so that people all over the world can know about it." Shan Ming said with a smile. "Okay, we support you! When your book is written, we will definitely buy it." Du Xiaoyong and Wu Shandi said in unison. "It's a deal! When my book is written, don't forget to promote it for me!" Shan Ming said with a smile.

In this way, everyone spent a pleasant afternoon on the Great Wall. Their laughter and joy added a lot of vitality to this ancient Great Wall. They appreciated the magnificent scenery of mountains and rivers and felt the wisdom and perseverance of the ancient Chinese working people. During the tour, Wu Shandi also introduced the customs, history and culture of Beijing to everyone, so that everyone could have a deeper understanding of this ancient and modern city. In the evening, Wu Shandi arranged a wonderful cultural performance for everyone, so that everyone could better appreciate the charm of traditional Chinese art. Under Wu Shandi's careful arrangement, the members of the Shenquan group spent an unforgettable trip to Beijing. They not only appreciated the beautiful scenery of Beijing, tasted the food of Beijing, but also had a deep understanding of the history, culture and customs of Beijing. This trip has become a beautiful and unforgettable memory in their lives. Through these few days of tours, the members of the Shenquan group gradually came out of the shadow of the basketball team's defeat, and their mood became cheerful. They not only appreciated the beautiful scenery of the capital, but also learned about China's long history and culture. This trip has benefited them a lot!

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