After visiting the Badaling Great Wall, Gu Bai took the two elderly people to the Great Wall Museum.

Inside the museum, artifacts and specimens unearthed along the Great Wall from all over the country are concentrated, supplemented by charts, photos, humanistic landscapes, and models. It uses multimedia methods such as touch screens and projectors to showcase the Great Wall—this symbol of the Chinese nation—comprehensively.

However, current young people have low interest in these things, as everything they can see here is available online, so Gu Bai was no exception and followed the two elderly people leisurely.

The two elderly people, slowly feeling the atmosphere of civilization, turned around and said to the listless Gu Bai: "Elder Qian and I need to stay in the museum for a while longer, you two don't need to follow us, go to places where young people are interested."

"I will explain things to Elder Qian, no problem."

Gu Bai hesitated and was about to refuse when Jin Shulin interrupted: "I know you worry about me, but the Capital City is my home, and I'm more familiar here than you are."

Seeing the elderly stick to their decision, Gu Bai did not insist.

"Teacher Yan, you don't need to follow either, go have fun with Gu Bai."

After speaking, the two elderly people slowly browsed the precious artifacts in the museum.

Gu Bai called back, and eight bodyguards split into seven to guard the two elderly people, leaving only Gu Yi to follow him.

Yan Shen was still hesitant but was forcibly dragged out by Gu Bai.

"What are you doing!"

Yan Shen shouted angrily at Gu Bai.

"Didn't you see the two elderly wanted to give us space to be alone?"

"Who wants to be alone with you!"

"Alright, stop the nonsense, let's go check out the ancient Great Wall."

Saying this, Gu Bai ignored Yan Shen's struggle and grabbed her soft hand.

Yan Shen's strength was no match for Gu Bai. She tried to pull away several times but couldn't break free. Her cheeks under the mask almost turned the same pink color. Gu Bai didn't turn back, feeling the moist and silky sweat in Yan Shen's palm, revealing a sly smile.

After paying the 27 yuan ticket each, Gu Bai took Yan Shen into the ancient Great Wall scenic area.

The monotonous introduction from the scenic area announcer echoed in their ears.

"Badaling is the head of the Great Wall of China. It is the essence of the Ming Great Wall, with its steep terrain and majestic construction. Since ancient times, it has been a strategic military stronghold "guarding the Capital City". About 10 li southwest of Badaling is the western gate of the Badaling Great Wall defensive system—the ancient Great Wall scenic area of Badaling. Here, the towering mountains and deep ravines, the Great Wall watchtowers like a necklace, and the beacon towers face one another. Despite the original preservation, the ruins, though incomplete, still exude grandeur. The remnants, silently telling the tale of history, the past of the ancient battlefield through the changing times, the cycle of day and night…"

From the top of the city wall, Yan Shen looked down, seeing fields of withered grass and unknown plant leaves like a mountain fire, eyes full of satisfaction.

Gu Bai held her hand, standing quietly beside her.

The city wall, the mountain view, together with Yan Shen.

The crowds of tourists coming and going became the backdrop. In Gu Bai's eyes, the surroundings seemed like a quiet and beautiful painting.

"Are you going back to Xuyong County after this return?"

Gu Bai gazed into the distance, asking Yan Shen softly.

"No, I haven't been home for two years, and the two-year leave of absence has ended. It's time to go back to school and study."

"Can you leave those children behind?"

Yan Shen gently shook her head.

"How can I just leave them? I have seen those kids as my brothers and sisters after staying there for two years. I even lied to them to sneak out of Xuyong County this time…

But it doesn't matter anymore, seeing the kids move into clean and bright new classrooms is satisfying enough. Besides, many new teachers have joined the school, and their teaching abilities surpass mine by far, so there's no need for me to stay longer.

Actually, it's all thanks to you.

You once told me that charity is charity, regardless of intention, as long as it's achieved. I used to scoff at such statements. I always believed that charity needed to come from the heart, but now I understand that as long as you successfully help people in need, having other motives doesn't matter anymore.

Just like you, with a simple gesture, you can help thousands of kids in need, while I? Even after staying at Heba Village Primary School for two years, I haven't helped them much."

"But your intentions are purer than mine, aren't they?"

Their eyes met, and a spark of colorful fireworks ignited.

"By the way, I still don't know which school you are from."

"Jinling Art College, the Fine Arts Department."

"Studying painting?"

"Yes."

"But I saw you teach all kinds of subjects before?"

"That's because Heba Village Primary School only has a few teachers. If we stuck to specializing, there wouldn't be enough teachers."

"That seems to make sense."

Yan Shen couldn't help but roll her eyes.

Just as the two stood by the city wall, a girl holding flowers approached them from behind.

"Brother, buy a flower for your girlfriend. These are wildflowers from the Great Wall, with winter approaching, picking flowers is hard. But they represent something unique, just like your sincere love for your girlfriend."

The flower girl's voice was crisp and clear, likely not over 18 years old.

The bouquet she held contained various flowers: roses, lisianthus, almost none of which bloom in this season, anyone with some knowledge would know she's fibbing.

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