Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

Her tone was full of helplessness at the indecision, and her eyes revealed her longing for her parents far away and her yearning for a holiday trip.

Chen Dong reached out and gently took Chu Mengran's hand in his. His palm was broad and warm, giving her a sense of security.

“Mengran, think about it carefully. The journey back to Nanjiang is not short. Taking the train is boring and tiring. If we go back and forth like this, most of our holiday will be spent on the road. After we finally get home, we will have to rush back after only a few days. The time we can spend with our parents properly is limited, and we won’t have much time left for sightseeing.”

His voice was deep and steady, like a warm current flowing gently, soothing Chu Mengran's conflicted heart.

Guo Miao swallowed the large mouthful of apple in his mouth, his eyes instantly brightening like two stars. He shouted, "Why don't we just relax and have fun in Beiping? There are so many fun places in Beiping. Take the Forbidden City, for example. It's a treasure left by our ancestors. With its red walls and yellow tiles, it's magnificent. Walking inside feels like stepping back into ancient times. You can deeply feel the majesty and grandeur of the imperial family."

"And the Summer Palace, the scenery there is simply like a painting, with the lake and mountains complementing each other. Going there will definitely be a feast for the eyes."

As he spoke, he gestured wildly, his arms moving haphazardly in the air, his face beaming with excitement, as if those enchanting scenes were unfolding right before his eyes.

Yu Qin rolled her eyes at him and retorted without hesitation, "You make it sound so easy. When is National Day? That's the peak of the tourist season. Popular tourist spots like the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace will be packed with people like ants. We won't be going to see the sights; we'll be looking at the backs of people's heads. How can the experience be good? We'll be sweating profusely from all the crowds, and that will ruin our mood."

She crossed her arms over her chest, leaned back slightly, and looked disgusted, as if she could already see the overcrowded scenes at popular tourist attractions during the National Day holiday.

Upon hearing this, Chen Dong fell into deep thought, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces as if deep in thought.

After a moment, he slowly said, "How about we change our approach and look for some less-visited attractions around Beiping? There are fewer people, the scenery is nice, and we can enjoy our leisure time without having to squeeze through crowds."

His eyes revealed thoughtfulness and seriousness, and as he spoke, he unconsciously tapped the table lightly with his fingers, as if weighing various possibilities.

Chu Mengran's eyes lit up immediately, and she nodded vigorously in agreement, saying, "Dongzi's idea is fantastic! Lesser-known scenic spots might hold unexpected surprises, and we won't have to squeeze with crowds to fully appreciate the scenery. Plus, we can avoid the holiday hustle and bustle and enjoy our own peaceful time."

She turned to look at Chen Dong, her eyes full of appreciation and trust, and a sweet smile appeared on her lips.

Guo Miao scratched his head, a bewildered look on his face, and said, "The surrounding area? Ugh, I really don't know much about what's fun around Beiping. I usually just wander around the city, so I don't know much about the surrounding area."

He smiled sheepishly, scratched the back of his head, and his simple and honest appearance was so endearing that it was hard not to laugh.

Yu Qin immediately scolded, "Miaomiao, all you ever do is play around. You always mess things up when it really matters. I ask you to do some research beforehand, and you struggle. Now that we're about to go on a trip, you don't even know anything about the surrounding attractions."

His tone carried a hint of disappointment, and he sighed softly, his eyes revealing a touch of helplessness.

Seeing this, Chu Mengran quickly smoothed things over: "It's okay, it's okay, let's think of a solution together. Guo Miao is usually busy with his studies and spends all his time on books, so he hasn't had time for these things. If we discuss it together, we're sure to find a fun place."

The voice was soft, like a spring breeze, instantly easing the tension in the air and making the atmosphere in the room harmonious again.

For a moment, everyone fell silent, racking their brains to think of lesser-known tourist attractions around Beiping.

Guo Miao took another bite of the apple, chewing as she muttered, "If all else fails, we can just stay home and watch TV and relax. Holidays are for lying comfortably, doing nothing. How pleasant!"

He leaned back in his chair, a look of enjoyment on his face, as if he were already in the comfort of a relaxing holiday.

Upon hearing this, Yu Qin immediately sat up straight and firmly objected, "That won't do! We young people have the best years of our youth and the best holidays. How can we waste our time staying at home watching TV? We should go out more, see the vast world, broaden our horizons, and gain more knowledge. Staying at home all the time will make people feel suffocated."

Her eyes were resolute, her tone left no room for doubt, and her upright posture revealed her strong desire to go out and travel.

Just then, Chen Dong seemed to be struck by inspiration. A bright light flashed in his eyes, and he said excitedly, "I've got it! On October 1st, let's go to Zizhuyuan Park and Ditan Park. These two places are relatively less crowded, and the scenery is beautiful. There are so many bamboos in Zizhuyuan Park that you can't even count them all. The air is so fresh. Walking in the bamboo forest, I feel like my whole body is purified."

"Ditan Park has a rich historical background, allowing us to truly experience the charm of old Beijing. There, it's as if we can hear the echoes of history and touch the traces of time."

As he spoke, he gestured with his hands, his face beaming with excitement, as if he were already immersed in that beautiful and charming scenery.

Upon hearing this, Chu Mengran clapped her hands excitedly and exclaimed, "Great! It sounds amazing! Dongzi, how are you so clever to think of such a wonderful place so quickly? I can't wait to go and see it!"

Her face was beaming with smiles, her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at Chen Dong, clapping her hands incessantly, her joyful expression like that of a child who had received a coveted gift.

Guo Miao also became interested and asked, "What about numbers two and three? What are the arrangements for the next two places? We can't just finish visiting these two places in one day, can we?"

He sat up straight, leaned forward, and looked at Chen Dong expectantly, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Chen Dong cleared his throat and continued, "On the second day, let's go to Fragrant Hills to admire the autumn leaves. In autumn, Fragrant Hills is covered with red leaves, as red as fire, as beautiful as a painting. Just thinking about the scenery is intoxicating. We can set off early in the morning and arrive before the peak of the crowds, so we can leisurely enjoy the autumn leaves and take more beautiful photos to preserve this beautiful scenery forever."