Free Web NovelChapter 535: Chapter 485: A Unique Contest
The season’s wheel spins rapidly, stepping from late autumn into the threshold of winter.
As the cold air swept southward like a tide, engulfing the entire city, it brought a sudden cold wave, with temperatures plummeting by more than ten degrees.
On the streets, pedestrians hurried by, each clad in heavy winter attire. Colorful down jackets, spring-like warm cotton coats, and classic military overcoats intertwined to form a uniquely winter picture, becoming the season’s most dazzling scenery.
Even the girls who usually love beauty couldn’t withstand the assault of the cold wind, wrapping themselves up tightly.
Of course.
Amid this nationwide trend of keeping warm, a few females still held onto their fashion beliefs, preferring to shiver rather than give up their thin stockings, maintaining their unique charm and style.
The mantra of "style over warmth" indeed...
Huang Jun was grateful for having been farsighted, having prepared warm cotton coats and down jackets early for Qingqing and Weiwei.
Now, no matter how cold it was outside, they were fearless!
But today was a school day, and despite the fierce cold wind, they must arrive at kindergarten on time.
Fortunately, their current home is very close to the kindergarten, requiring just a few minutes’ walk.
However, not long after they arrived at kindergarten...
The teachers of each class quickly sprang into action, organizing the children to put on apron coats and rainboots, then line up neatly to embark on the journey to the botanical garden.
This wasn’t an ordinary weeding and watering activity but a special picking trip.
Yes!
You heard right!
With the children’s meticulous care and eager anticipation, the fruits and vegetables in the botanical garden were now dressed in their mature garments, waiting for the children to come and pick them, adding color to the upcoming food charity sale event.
At the same time, this would be an excellent opportunity for the children to deeply experience the charm of winter, enjoy the delights of harvest, sharpen their willpower, and improve their labor skills.
"Alright, kids, are you all ready?"
The teachers’ gentle voices echoed in the children’s ears.
"Ready!"
"Then, let us join hands and set off on this wonderful journey! Let’s go!"
"Let’s go!"
Then, under the teachers’ guidance, the children stepped lightly, lining up in neat formation, joyfully heading towards the botanical garden.
Sunlight streamed through the tree branches, dappling their young faces like starlight, casting a golden glow over their faces.
This glow not only warmed their bodies but also illuminated their hearts, making their smiles bloom like the flowers of spring, vibrant and full of life’s vitality.
Upon entering the botanical garden’s gates, the children seemed to have entered another world.
Looking up...
The tall fruit trees stood proudly, with red fruit dotting the dry leaves like strings of little lanterns hanging from the branches, looking quite beautiful.
And the lush green vegetable fields below emitted a fresh, enticing aroma.
The children basked in the natural sweetness and freshness pervading the air, unable to resist closing their eyes, taking deep breaths, and savoring the pure essence imparted by nature...
Then, they followed the teachers, continuing along the winding paths, walking and observing as they headed to their respective class areas.
"Wow, the hawthorn is so red, just like the lanterns hung during New Year’s, so pretty!"
Qingqing pointed at the hawthorn tree, eyes sparkling with surprise.
Yuanyuan also tilted her head up, nodding along with the rhythm, saying, "Yes, the hawthorn is as red as candied hawthorn skewers, just looking at it makes my mouth water!"
Finally, she couldn’t help licking her lips.
Feeling a bit hungry!
"Haha, what do you mean like it, candied hawthorn is made from hawthorn!" Liu Ruihan chuckled mischievously: "Speaking of candied hawthorn skewers, I’m a bit hungry too, I really want to eat some~"
"Look there..."
Weiwei gazed up at the persimmons, her eyes reflecting the red glow of the fruit: "Although the leaves of the persimmon tree have withered and turned yellow, those persimmons still hang from the branches, turning red just like little suns!"
"Look at those white radishes, they’re all chubby, really look like little fairies in white clothes, poking their heads out from the soil, it’s like they’re greeting us! So cute..." Qianqian looked at the white radishes at her feet, reaching out to touch their leaves, her face brimming with curiosity.
"Hey? The cabbages have also grown up after not seeing them for so many days, they’re really big!" Hanghang pointed at the rows of cabbages in astonishment: "Look, they’re lined up so neatly, don’t they look like they’re queuing... hehe, I’m out of words, can’t describe it..."
"Hehe, I don’t know how to say it either!"
Lin Yipeng scratched his head and then joyfully discovered clusters of ginger: "Oh, look at the ginger, they’re hidden in the soil but like the radish, they’ve popped their heads!"
"Indeed, it’s amazing how these fruits and vegetables can grow so well in such cold winter weather!"
For a moment...
The botanical garden was filled with the sounds of children’s surprised and curious discussions.
Undoubtedly, the winter botanical garden offered them a new perspective, making them realize that even in the cold season, nature is still full of vitality and wonders.
Yang Yuxi turned and smiled gently at each child present, saying: "Yes, kids, nature always holds many surprises. Look how lush these fruits and vegetables have grown under your careful care! Just like yourselves, after studying hard and growing, you’ll also welcome your own season of harvest."
