I trade in both worlds

When Xu Qiwei knew they were going to the Forbidden City, her eyes lit up immediately: "Mom, are we going to the palace too? Can I also go and see where the emperor sits?"

Xu Xu smiled and patted his head: "Of course, our whole family will go together."

"Yeah, let's go to the palace. Let's go to the palace." Xu Qiwei and the twins cheered together.

Although Xu Tiantian didn't quite understand what her brothers and mother were saying, when she saw everyone was so happy, she clapped and laughed too. Her childish laughter was like a spring breeze, blowing away all the sorrow in the home.

Now that you have decided to go, book the tickets first.

Then, Xu Xu also started to make a strategy. Her strategy included where to park most conveniently, where to eat lunch, and what time to return without traffic jams.

On Saturday morning, Xu Xu got up early and began to prepare for the day.

She dressed the children in neat clothes and gave each of them a small backpack containing water, snacks and first aid medicine.

Xu Jin and Xu Zhun were excitedly discussing the scenes of the palace they were about to see, while Xu Qiwei held Xu Tiantian tightly and followed his uncles.

"Sister, when are we leaving?" Xu Jin asked impatiently.

"Let me check if we have everything, then we'll go." Xu Xu replied with a smile.

This was the first time Xu Xu took four children out for an outing by herself, and she was quite nervous. She checked everything again and again, fearing that something would be missed and there would be no place to buy things when she needed them in the palace.

Finally, everything was ready. Xu Xu drove her business car with her four children towards the palace.

Along the way, the children laughed and talked, and Xu Xu occasionally joined in their conversation, filling the car with a warm atmosphere.

Arriving near the palace, Xu Xu followed the instructions in the guide and found a parking lot that was both convenient and economical.

After parking the car, she held her children's hands and walked through the bustling crowd towards the palace gate.

"Wow, is this the imperial palace? It's so big." Xu Jin looked up at the towering city gate, his eyes full of amazement.

Xu Zhun's long mouth poked through the doorway: "Yes, can the emperor's residence not be big?"

Xu Xu smiled, but couldn't help feeling a little emotional. This palace had witnessed countless historical changes, but now it had become a new and wonderful world in the eyes of children.

After entering the palace, Xu Xu hired an experienced tour guide at the service center.

The tour guide had a warm smile and a gentle voice, and she quickly won the children's favor.

"Children, do you know what famous buildings there are in the palace?" asked the tour guide.

"I know! There are the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony." Xu Jin answered first, with a proud look on his face.

"Wow, you are amazing." The tour guide gave a thumbs up and praised: "Then let's visit these buildings one by one in order today, okay?"

"Okay." The children answered in unison, their excitement evident in their words.

Following the guidance of the tour guide, they first came to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The Hall of Supreme Harmony is so magnificent and splendid that the children can't help but stare at it with bated breath.

The tour guide vividly explained the history and purpose of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The children listened with great interest and asked various questions from time to time.

Under her guidance, the children enthusiastically visited every corner of the palace. From the solemnity of the Hall of Supreme Harmony to the beauty of the Imperial Garden, every detail amazed them.

During the tour, Xu Jin and Xu Zhun kept asking questions, and the tour guide patiently answered them one by one.

Xu Qiwei basically couldn't understand, but it didn't affect his visit. Only occasionally when he was tired, he would squeeze in with Xu Tiantian in the stroller.

Xu Tiantian spent more time sitting in the stroller, either eating snacks or sleeping.

At lunch time, Xu Xu followed the recommendations in the guide and took the children to an antique restaurant. The food in the restaurant was delicious and the children ate with gusto.

Especially Xiao Tiantian, she took a small spoon and scooped the food in the bowl one spoonful at a time. Her mouth was full of food, but she still kept shouting for more.

In the afternoon, the sun was shining brightly. They continued to visit other attractions in the palace. With the explanation of the tour guide, the children had a deeper understanding of this ancient palace.

As the sun gradually set, they began to prepare for the return journey. Under the guidance of the tour guide, they successfully returned to the gate of the palace.

Before leaving, the children reluctantly said goodbye to the tour guide and thanked her for her company and explanation today.

"Sister, I'm so happy today." Xu Jin held Xu Xu's hand and said with a smile on her face.

Xu Zhun also said: "I am very happy too."

Several children rushed to express their excitement.

"Yes, if you are happy, I am happy too." Xu Xu responded with a smile, but his heart was full of emotion.

On the way back, the children looked a little tired, but they were still excitedly discussing what they had seen and heard that day.

Xu Xu was driving, occasionally looking at them in the rearview mirror, his heart filled with satisfaction.

"Sister, can we play together next time?" Xu Zhun suddenly asked.

"Sure." Xu Xu answered without hesitation, "I'll bring you guys here next time when I have time."

Xu Qiwei touched his belly and shouted, "Mom, I'm hungry."

Xu Xu held the steering wheel steadily and cast a gentle glance in the rearview mirror.

"Have you finished the snacks in your bag?" she asked softly, her tone full of helplessness.

Xu Qiwei shook his head: "No, but I want to eat something else."

"Then you eat a little to fill your stomach first. Mom will take you to eat something delicious when we go back." Xu Xu suggested with a smile.

She was driving and didn't want to pay too much attention to her children.

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately attracted the interest of other children.

"Sister, what delicious food are you going to take us to eat later?" Xu Zhun asked impatiently.

"What do you want to eat?" Xu Xu asked the children, and in his mind he had already started thinking about which places nearby were suitable for children and healthy and delicious.

"Hamburger!" Xu Qiwei almost blurted out, with anticipation gleaming in his eyes.

Xiao Tiantian also joined in the fun in a baby voice: "Chicken wings."

"I want to eat them all." Xu Zhun's eyes curved into crescents as he smiled, and he was obviously a real foodie.

Xu Jin couldn't help but say at this moment: "I want to eat a hamburger, too."

"I still want to drink milk tea." Xu Qiwei suddenly shouted

"Okay, let's eat hamburgers." She agreed readily, and then added: "But, Xu Qiwei, you can't drink milk tea tonight. Drinking milk tea at night will make you unable to sleep, and children can't drink tea."

After hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed across Xu Qiwei's little face, but it was quickly replaced by joy at being about to eat the hamburger.

"Okay, then juice is fine, right?" he bargained.

"Okay." Xu Xu agreed with a smile, silently planning his evening's arrangements.