A virtual princess? She's a real princess!

After the dresses were finished, the two little princesses and one little prince went to Disneyland.

Although it was a trial operation and there were only three guests, the parade and princess interaction were all there. The three children played so hard that their voices were hoarse from screaming, and Lilith and Xiaojia took countless photos.

After returning home from Disneyland, Bian Xiao and Bian He reluctantly said goodbye to Lin Zhiqing, as they were heading to Beijing.

The Bian Lihong couple will stay in Hong Kong, while Bian Zhansheng, Zhong Daiyi, and the twins will go to Beijing this time.

Before the 50s, Bian Zhansheng and Zhong Daiyi were very active in donating money and supplies to the Red Army, and after the 50s, they never forgot their mother's difficulties.

After the opening up, Bian Lihong was among the first Hong Kong businessmen to invest, and even helped purchase some prohibited items from abroad. Therefore, the leaders at higher levels attached great importance to Bian Zhansheng and his wife's visit to Beijing this time.

Bian Zhansheng and his entourage were picked up and driven by a special person as soon as they got off the plane.

The Bian family already owned a house in Beijing, and after the city opened up to the outside world, Bian Lihong bought several more courtyard houses. The Bian family had no shortage of houses to live in in Beijing.

When Bian Xiao arrived at his family's courtyard house by car, he was so excited that he was dumbfounded. To outsiders, however, he appeared calm and composed, with the demeanor of a mother and grandmother.

The Bian family's original house only had four courtyards, but Bian Lihong later acquired a courtyard house with five courtyards from an old Beijing resident. He then gradually acquired other courtyard houses next to it, redesigned and renovated them, preserving the characteristics of traditional courtyard houses while incorporating modern technology to make them suitable for living.

"It's so cold in Beijing!" Bian Xiao said as soon as he got off the plane and sat down in the car, but the howling north wind made him feel numb.

I've always lived in the Rose Garden, where it's spring-like all year round, and Hong Kong's winters aren't cold either, but Beijing's harsh winters are no joke.

Before getting off the plane, Bian Xiao put on the red and black coat that Xiao Jia had warmed up inside, and underneath he wore a black sweater dress and black tights.

She wore a small scarf, with butterfly hair clips holding her hair back on both sides, revealing a round little face. Her boots were fluffy inside, and Bian Xiao was a little hot wearing them, but the moment she got off the plane, she was grateful to Xiao Jia for bringing her the fluffy hat.

It's so cold.

"We'll be home soon, and it won't be cold when we get there," Bian Zhansheng said with a smile.

"It's snowing!" As soon as Bian Xiao got up, he found the outside world covered in white. The snow fell on the bright and colorful eaves of the courtyard house. Bian Xiao put on a thick cheongsam, took Xiao Jia's hand, and carefully went to the restaurant for dinner.

It snowed today; the Forbidden City must be incredibly beautiful.

The Forbidden City after the snowfall is the Imperial Palace. Bian Xiao and Bian He walked through the Forbidden City, wearing small red cloaks. Their footsteps made a crunching sound on the stone pavement. A staff member in front of them was explaining the palace and its history to them.

Bian Xiao looked up and saw the glazed tiles gleaming in the white snow, as if he had traveled through time and returned to an ancient palace.

Bian Xiao and Bian He remained silent, listening intently to the stories of the Forbidden City. Sunlight streamed through the clouds, illuminating the palace, which stood there quietly in the snow, its golden reflection dazzling—a glimpse into history and a magnificent vision for the future.

After visiting the Forbidden City, the group went to Quanjude to eat Peking duck. As they closed the door, Bian Zhansheng and Zhong Daiyi, along with the twins, said, "Actually, Peking duck should be from Nanjing, but Beijing-style Peking duck has its own unique flavor."

"This roast duck is different from the one we eat at home?" Bian He's roast duck at home is pieces of roast duck dipped in braising sauce, but this is roast duck slices.

“Our family eats Nanjing roast duck. The chef who makes roast duck for you, Chef Liu, was the best Nanjing roast duck back then. Your great-grandmother’s mother was a young lady from a prominent Nanjing family. Chef Liu’s ancestors were her dowry. After arriving at the Zhong family, he was left with your great-grandmother and eventually came to Hong Kong with us.”

“I don’t want scallions,” Bian Xiao refused, frowning. Bian He didn’t like them either.

"Hahaha, birds of a feather flock together! Ah Yi, we don't like green onions at all," Bian Zhansheng laughed as he looked at the two children's frowning and disgusted expressions. "Don't put scallion shreds in our buns."

The guests made the biggest request, so we made a version of roast duck rolls without scallions for the family of four. The other three were fine, but Bian He, who loves Beijing roast duck, ate more than half of it in one go.

“Ahe likes roast duck, let’s find a chef to make it especially for Ahe.” Bian He rarely likes any particular food, unlike Bian Xiao who likes all kinds of delicious food.

So when she saw that Bian He rarely enjoyed eating, Zhong Daiyi decided to hire a chef at home so that her beloved grandson could eat whenever he wanted.

“We can hire one. I’ll have Xiao Qiao look for one later,” Bian Zhansheng agreed.

"By the way, what are our plans for this afternoon?" Bian Zhansheng asked the junior officer.

The junior staff member immediately replied, "Mr. Bian, we're going to the Temple of Heaven this afternoon."

“Oh, the Temple of Heaven,” Bian Zhansheng nodded. “I remember we went to the Temple of Heaven when we were kids.” Bian Zhansheng and Zhong Daiyi were lost in memories of the past, and were filled with emotion.

Seeing the Temple of Heaven still magnificent, while most of the old friends have passed away, only the two of them left behind a photo of them embracing each other at the Temple of Heaven, just like a young couple more than 70 years ago.

When they saw Bian Xiao being chased by Bian He while pulling on Bian He's cheek, the somber atmosphere was broken. The past was gone, and new life was growing vigorously.

That evening, Grandpa Lu brought Lu Yihe to pay a visit. Bian Zhansheng was an elder, so it was the younger generation who should pay their respects. Bian Yin also rushed back, and the whole family sat together in a lively atmosphere.

Grandpa Lu was very fond of the adorable Bian Xiao and Bian He, and insisted that they visit his home after spending two days in Beijing.

Bian Xiao and Bian He readily agreed.

Grandpa Lu, Lu Yihe, and the nanny lived in the same house. There weren't many members of the Lu family, so the arrival of Bian Xiao and Bian He brought life to the courtyard.

"Xiaoxiao and Ahe can play freely at Grandpa Lu's place. Tell Grandpa what you want to eat or what you want." The Lu family is small, but Lu Yihe has younger siblings, so even after he is gone, he will still have relatives to keep him company.

“Okay~” Bian Xiao and Bian He said obediently, holding Lu Yi’s hand.

"Come on, let your sister take you upstairs to see your rooms." Actually, after the twins were born, Lu Yihe had discussed with her grandfather about preparing two rooms for her younger brother and sister.

"Wow! Sister! There's a slide!" The two little ones jumped three meters high with excitement the moment they saw the room.

One room is the bedroom, with two floors. On the right is a staircase leading up, but on the left is a slide leading to another room. The lower bed is designed as an archway.

A blanket was laid under the bed, along with dolls and a small wooden rocking horse. A small swing was also placed to the right of the bed, under the stairs.

Lu Yihe watched his younger siblings kicking their short legs, one sitting on a swing and the other riding a small wooden horse.

downstairs

"Is Ahe home?"

"Oh, it's Xiao Qiao. Miss Ahe's younger brother and sister are here, upstairs." The nanny opened the door and found it was the second son of the Qiao family next door. "Who is it?" Grandpa Lu in the living room heard the door open and asked the nanny.

"It's Xiao Qiao from next door."

"Come in, Xiao Qiao," Lu Mian said, letting Qiao Che in upon hearing his name. "Zhang Ma, go upstairs and call Ahe down."

"Grandpa Lu, we have guests at your house, so it's not convenient for me. Perhaps..." Qiao Che, afraid of disturbing them, wanted to retreat.

"What guests? Those are Ah He's younger brother and sister-in-law, they're all family. It's a good opportunity for you to get to know each other. I remember your cousin is only four years old this year, wouldn't it be great if he brought our Xiao Xiao and Ah He to play together?"

Lu Mian pointed to the seat opposite him, "Come sit here."

Qiao Che nodded and sat down.

Lu Yihe wasn't surprised to hear that Qiao Che had arrived. The two little ones, however, upon hearing the stranger's name, clung to Lu Yihe's lap, winking and teasing, "Sister, who is Qiao Che?"

Is it a sister or a brother?