A stunning beauty arrived on the island; she invented everything from childcare to babysitting.

There were quite a few pedestrians in the park. Although the social atmosphere is still relatively conservative, An Ning and Song Wenyuan had a child with them, so they looked like a young couple. No one paid any attention to the fact that they were holding hands.

Only Shen Changle, like a happy little bird, ran around the two of them in circles, glancing at their clasped hands from time to time, and occasionally letting out a cryptic laugh. No matter how An Ning asked, she refused to say anything.

The three of them soon arrived at the amusement park. There were more attractions than Anning had imagined. In addition to the carousel, miniature train, and bumper cars, there were also pedal boats, rope climbing frames, and a tower with slides for children to explore and play in.

Common children's play equipment like seesaws and swings no longer caught Shen Changle's eye; she only had eyes for novel and exciting gadgets.

"Mom, can I go play?"

"of course can."

Anning inquired about the ticket price, which wasn't expensive at all, only two cents. It included access to all the attractions inside, and they also sold snacks that kids like, such as popcorn, fried peas, and maltose.

Shen Changle had just finished eating and wasn't interested in the snacks; all she wanted to do was go inside and have fun, so Anning bought her a ticket.

"Aren't you coming along?" Song Wenyuan asked from the side.

An Ning shook her head: "No, I'm past the age where I want to play these games."

She might be willing to try roller coasters, pendulum rides, drop towers, pirate ships, etc., but she'd rather not ride carousels, miniature trains, or bumper cars.

After she finished speaking, she belatedly realized that Chen Hai's question might be because he wanted to go out and play.

He was a bit naive to begin with, and there weren't many entertainment facilities in this era, so it was normal for him to want to go out and have fun. It's just that he was too embarrassed to go as a grown man.

Thinking of this, Anning said, "I'm a little worried about Nier playing inside by herself. I'm a bit tired. Why don't you keep an eye on her for me? Those pedal boats can only be ridden by an adult. If neither of us goes, she might be disappointed."

Chen Hai readily agreed.

"Okay, then you rest here, I'll go take her to play."

He jogged to the ticket office and came back with not only the ticket, but also a bottle of orange soda, a box of popcorn, and a box of fried peas.

He stuffed everything into Anning's arms and handed her the bag: "If you get bored while waiting, have some snacks. There are books in the bag, and the camera is in the bag too. Take some pictures for us when you have time."

After saying that, he ran off in a flash.

An Ning watched Chen Hai rush off to buy tickets, then rush back to give her the things, and then disappear again like a whirlwind. Speechless, she decided to give him this nickname.

In the distance, Shen Changle noticed that Uncle Chen Hai had come to play with her. She was so happy that her eyes curved into crescent shapes. The two of them, one big and one small, held hands and went through one ride after another in the amusement park.

An Ning stood at the entrance, looking around with an unusual calm and a sense of satisfaction.

She left the expensive snacks she bought untouched, but took quite a few photos of them.

There were couples riding the carousel, couples riding the bumper cars, Shen Changle riding on Chen Hai's neck catching a sparrow that flew by, and people climbing ropes and wrestling...

She knew Chen Hai had a secret; she could tell.

The other person was not just an ordinary crew member as he appeared; in fact, he deliberately revealed some of his problems, as if he wanted her to notice them.

She did notice it; having experienced the apocalypse, she should have been more vigilant, but surprisingly, she didn't want to delve into the details.

She could tell that Chen Hai's affection for her was genuine, and his attitude towards Xiao Ni'er wasn't feigned. Otherwise, Xiao Ni'er, a sensitive child, wouldn't like him so much. Confirming this was enough for her.

As for Chen Hai's hidden secrets, if he truly wants to be with her, he will eventually be unable to keep them hidden. It's not too late to judge these things he has been keeping secret until then.

Amusement parks were a rarity in this era, even across the entire country. After playing around for a while, the two of them still weren't satisfied and went on their favorite rides several more times. After all, once this opportunity was gone, it wouldn't come again. It wasn't until evening, when the staff were about to finish their shift and urged them to leave, that they reluctantly came out of the park.

That evening, they went to the last restaurant recommended by Huang Yu. The food was indeed delicious, and apart from the high price, there were no other drawbacks.

With Chen Hai, the big eater, around, An Ning can order whatever she wants to eat without worrying about wasting food.

The next morning, Huang Yu waited for him downstairs at the guesthouse as promised.

However, compared to his previous high spirits, he looked much more haggard after working an extra day, finally showing signs of being beaten down by society.

An Ning expressed concern about his condition, but Huang Yu waved his hand to indicate that he was fine.

"Don't worry, when I went out on a mission, I didn't sleep for four days and three nights, and I came back as lively as ever. I've only been retired for a few years now, so even if my physical fitness has declined, it won't decline this quickly."

Anning wanted to say that mental and physical abilities were not related, but there weren't many cars on the road these days, so she thought there shouldn't be any problems and kept quiet.

This time, Song Wenyuan offered the passenger seat: "You sit in the front. The journey might be a bit long today, and sitting in the front will make you less prone to motion sickness."

Huang Yu looked unconvinced: "Brother Hai, do you not trust my driving skills?"

He had thought Song Wenyuan might be polite, but to his surprise, he simply nodded and said, "Don't you know how bad your driving skills are? Do you need me to help you recall how you managed to make everyone in the car throw up?"

Huang Yu: "...Back then was back then, and now is now. You have to allow me room to improve."

"Better safe than sorry," Song Wenyuan said calmly.

Huang Yu was furious: "Then you drive it."

"I won't open it," Song Wenyuan replied casually. "This is your father's most precious treasure. If you break it, so be it. But what if I accidentally break it?"

"Pah, pah, pah! You're such a jinx!"

"Tell me, isn't that the truth?"

"You wait, if I don't make you vomit, I'll write my name Huang Yu backwards!"

"If you make Comrade Anning and the little guy throw up, I'll show you why flowers are so red."

"you!"

Faced with Song Wenyuan's threat, Huang Yu dared not speak out in anger, and even stepped on the gas pedal much less hard.

The jeep drove out of Guangshi and headed towards the county town below.