It's not too late to meet in the book

On a summer afternoon, sunlight streamed through the windows of Lei Xiaoyue's study, casting a shadow on the neatly arranged desk, adding a touch of warmth to the quiet space. Inside, Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan sat upright, several books about Mount Songshan spread out before them, their eyes filled with curiosity and longing for the unknown.

Lei Xiaoyue gently flipped open a thick volume titled "Famous Mountains of China." The faint scent of ink wafted from the pages. Pointing to an illustration, she said to Lin Yuxuan, "Look, this is Songshan, the Central Peak, one of the Five Sacred Mountains. It's located in Dengfeng City, Henan Province. I hear the scenery there is incredibly beautiful."

Lin Yuxuan took a closer look, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Wow, it's true! This mountain looks so majestic, taller than any mountain we've visited before."

"Yes, Mount Song is not only majestic, but also has a long history," Lei Xiaoyue said as she carefully wrote down basic information about the mountain in her notebook. "The book says that Mount Song is one of the birthplaces of ancient Chinese civilization, known as the 'center of heaven and earth,' and a sacred place for Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism."

After hearing this, Lin Yuxuan's eyes sparkled with excitement: "Then this time we go, won't we be able to experience the cultural atmosphere of three religions at the same time?"

"That's right, and there are many famous attractions in Songshan, such as Shaolin Temple, Zhongyue Temple, Songyang Academy, etc." Lei Xiaoyue said, taking down another travel guide about Songshan from the bookshelf and opening it for Lin Yuxuan to see. "Look, this is Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of martial arts. I heard that the monks there all know martial arts."

Lin Yuxuan's eyes widened with envy: "Wow, it would be great if we could see them practicing martial arts in person."

"Yes, I will." Lei Xiaoyue smiled and comforted him, "This trip will not only allow us to appreciate the natural scenery of Songshan, but also give us a deeper understanding of its history and culture. It will definitely be wonderful."

After saying that, she closed the guidebook, opened her laptop, and began searching online for information about Songshan. On the screen, pictures of Songshan came into view: towering peaks, ancient temples, clear streams, and the nimble Shaolin monks.

"Look, this is the sunrise over Songshan. It's so beautiful!" Lei Xiaoyue pointed at the photo on the screen and said to Lin Yuxuan, "It would be great if we could catch a sunrise."

Lin Yuxuan nodded in agreement: "Well, I must catch up. I also want to take a few photos as a souvenir."

As they browsed online, they shared their knowledge with each other. Lei Xiaoyue was familiar with the famous attractions of Songshan, while Lin Yuxuan developed a strong interest in the geological research of Songshan.

"Did you know? Songshan is a very ancient mountain range, its formation can be traced back billions of years." Lin Yuxuan said as he wrote down relevant geological information in his notebook. "Also, Songshan's geological structure is very complex, making it one of the key areas for studying crustal movement and plate tectonics."

After hearing this, Lei Xiaoyue's eyes flashed with admiration: "Wow, you know so much. I only knew that Songshan was beautiful, but I didn't expect it to have such important geological research value."

"I just found it online too." Lin Yuxuan scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "But I think this trip will not only allow us to have fun, but also allow us to learn a lot."

"Yes, that's the meaning of traveling." Lei Xiaoyue nodded with a smile, "Besides, I think it's much more interesting to look up information myself than to listen to others talk about it."

Lin Yuxuan felt the same way: "Yes, the knowledge I look up myself is more memorable and more interesting. I will do more research on my own in the future to broaden my horizons."

As they spoke, they continued to search online for information about Mount Songshan, sometimes flipping through books, sometimes staring at the computer screen, taking notes diligently. The study was filled with a quiet and focused atmosphere, with only the occasional sounds of turning pages and typing on the keyboard.

As time went by, the sun gradually set, and the light in the study grew softer. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan finally concluded their "Songshan Knowledge Exploration" for the day. They smiled at each other, their eyes filled with anticipation and longing for this trip.

"Yuxuan, what do you think of our trip?" Lei Xiaoyue asked Lin Yuxuan while tidying up the books and notebooks on the desk.

Lin Yuxuan thought for a moment and said seriously, "I think it will be wonderful. Not only can we enjoy the beautiful scenery of Songshan, but we can also gain a deeper understanding of its history and culture and broaden our horizons. Moreover, through this trip, our friendship will become even deeper."

"Yeah, I think so too." Lei Xiaoyue smiled and nodded, "This trip will definitely become an unforgettable and beautiful memory in our hearts."

With that, they walked out of the study together, ready to start dinner. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, casting a golden glow on these two children full of curiosity and dreams.

"Xiaoyue, do you think we should review what we learned today tomorrow?" Lin Yuxuan turned around and asked Lei Xiaoyue while walking.

"Of course," Lei Xiaoyue answered without hesitation. "Knowledge needs constant review to be consolidated. Also, I think we can look up some more folk tales and customs of Songshan, so that our trip will be more colorful."

"Good idea!" Lin Yuxuan clapped his hands excitedly.