Chapter 1409 Journey to the Capital

The two girls were overwhelmed by the continuous novel views and unique experiences. They were filled with shock and amazement and could not help but exclaim:

The capital truly lives up to its reputation, with extraordinary atmosphere everywhere!

You know, before setting off, the two girls who were new to the world worked hard and spent a whole week immersing themselves in the careful preparation of their travel guide.

They repeatedly studied the map of City B and various tourist recommendation materials on the Internet, and were determined to check in all the interesting and worth-visiting places in the city.

Whether it is the mouth-watering local delicacies or the world-famous scenic spots and historical sites, they have all been included in their must-visit list and they don’t want to miss any of them.

But who could have expected that there was an unbridgeable gap between ideals and reality.

Countless troubles came upon them like a tide.

Let’s talk about choosing a hotel.

When they were browsing hotel information online, they immediately spotted a hotel that seemed to offer great value for money.

The photos on the website were so beautiful, the room was warm and comfortable, the surrounding environment was full of greenery, and the price was just right, which completely met their limited budget requirements.

So, without hesitation, the two of them placed an order for a week at this hotel.

However, when they arrived at their destination, dragging their luggage and full of expectations, they found that they had been badly cheated.

The location of this hotel is extremely remote, as if it has been forgotten by the world in some unknown corner.

The surrounding area is deserted, there are only a few bus stops, and the subway station is far away.

Relying on public transportation to travel is almost impossible.

At first, they were quite optimistic and comforted each other:

"What are you afraid of? We can just take a taxi. It's so simple and fast."

But when I really stood on the side of the road and hailed a taxi, I realized how naive and ridiculous my previous thoughts were.

When I was surfing the Internet in the past, I often saw residents of the capital complaining about the pain of traffic jams.

But after all, they had never experienced it themselves, and they just naively thought that traffic jams were commonplace in any big city.

How serious can it be?

But reality gave them a loud slap in the face.

When the taxi they were riding entered the main road, after driving for about 10 minutes, it was like being stuck in a sticky swamp and could not move forward.

Looking ahead, the traffic was dense and congested, like a giant steel dragon with no end in sight, blocking the road completely.

Time passed minute by minute, and the two of them watched the scenery outside the car window without changing.

Two full hours!

The car seemed to be under a spell, firmly fixed in place without moving even a bit.

Shi Xinxin and Li Luo were as anxious as ants on a hot pan in the car, but they could do nothing but look at the chaotic traffic situation outside the window.

I regretted it so much that my intestines almost turned green.

The wonderful trip that I had been looking forward to was ruined by the terrible traffic problem before it even officially started.

This was a nightmare start.

Now let’s talk about their journey to the Great Wall.

It was a story full of twists and turns, a real "adventure" that made people laugh and cry.

The route that was originally carefully planned and thought to be flawless, turned out to be like a torn net full of holes and full of problems when it was actually implemented.

If we look into the reasons, on the one hand, they are not familiar enough with the transportation transfer process and station locations; on the other hand, they encounter some temporary road control measures, which make them unprepared and panic.

What happened is, this time they got smart and planned to take the bus first and then transfer to the subway.

This will avoid the situation of being stuck in traffic and unable to move last time.

However, the two of them first waited foolishly at that remote bus stop for nearly an hour.

That day, the scorching sun above our heads was like a huge burning fireball, mercilessly scorching the earth.

The strong sunlight made them dizzy and stars appeared in front of their eyes.

I waited a long time for a bus to arrive and thought I could feel a little relieved. However, the bus got stuck in heavy traffic again just after it drove a short distance.

We stopped and walked along the way, and our speed was even slower than a snail.

Fortunately, they finally successfully transferred to the subway, but as soon as they reached the subway entrance, they were shocked by the scene in front of them.

People were seen pouring into the narrow passage like a tide, shoulder to shoulder, as if every inch of space was filled.

When we arrived at the platform, the aisle was filled with people queuing.

The two of them waited for several subways before they finally squeezed in with the crowd.

Once you enter the carriage, you will see it is really crowded.

There was hardly any gap between people, their bodies were pressed tightly together, and even turning around was extremely difficult.

The sounds of people's breathing and noisy conversations were intertwined, and the stuffy air made people feel suffocated.

They were squeezed in the crowd, their feet could hardly touch the ground, as if they were fixed there by an invisible force.

The people around them kept pushing and shoving them, and they could only try their best to keep their balance and not fall.

In this crowded carriage, every second seems to be extremely long.

Finally getting off the subway, Li Luo breathed a sigh of relief, but found that the strap of his backpack was broken and some of the things in the backpack were scattered.

Fortunately, nothing was lost.

She shook her head helplessly, thinking that the subway was so crowded that it was beyond her imagination.

It seems that she still underestimated the morning rush hour in City B.

The originally estimated two-hour journey was extended by half.

However, when Li Luo and Shi Xinxin finally stepped on the ancient and heavy bricks and stones of the Great Wall, they suddenly felt that all the suffering they had endured in the morning was worth it.

They only felt as if they were instantly dragged into the deep vortex of time and space by a mysterious and powerful force, and truly felt the deep and heavy texture of history, as well as the vicissitudes of life that had settled over the long river of time.

The Great Wall winds like an endless ribbon, winding up between the towering mountains. At first glance, it looks like an ancient dragon that has been sleeping for thousands of years, lying silently on the vast earth.

Every brick and stone here seems to carry the blood and sweat of countless ancestors, embodying their extraordinary wisdom and endless power, and silently telling the thrilling wars and smoke of the past, as well as those extremely glorious and brilliant legendary stories.