Time flies, I want to show you the prosperity of the world (2)

"When I grow up, I want to go to college."

"What are you doing in college?"

"Take you to Beijing and Shanghai."

At home, a little girl, holding the buttonwood in circles all day, talks to herself.

That little girl is me. This is an ancient country. From other people's mouth, I vaguely know that Beijing and Shanghai are big cities, and people say that these two places are enviable.

Children are ignorant, and children's words are boundless. I don't know that a small promise will take decades.

0 1

"Mom and dad, have a good sleep tonight. Tomorrow morning, I will take you to Shanghai. "

"ah? Still going to Shanghai? I had a good time, and I had a good time. It's time to go back. It is too much trouble not to go to Shanghai. "

"Dad, mom, very not easy to come out for a trip, always should go to see the most want to go to, see more different scenery, it's worth it. It's no trouble at all. I have booked a plane ticket and a hotel. You just have to follow me. "

"Well, we go to bed early tonight and get up early tomorrow. Do you still have to go to the station to buy tickets? "

"No, tickets would have come to hand. Just get up at a normal time tomorrow morning. "

When I was talking to my father, my mother always smiled at me with an appreciative expression. She said: "In today's society, children still have to learn, otherwise, these new things will be gone." Mother is glad that this daughter is a scholar.

I feel a little guilty. Although I have read books, I have accomplished nothing. I can't light the lintel and let them live proudly and carefree. You can only do your best to make them feel better.

Good night and sweet dreams.

After breakfast, take a taxi to hangzhou east railway station and take the high-speed train to Shanghai Hongqiao.

More than an hour later, the train arrived. I got off the train with my parents, found the ticket office of the subway and bought a ticket for the 10 line to Nanjing East Road. For the convenience of my parents, I booked a hotel next to Nanjing East Road.

Out of the subway station, it is Nanjing East Road, but I don't know which direction to go to find the hotel. Mom and dad stood beside me and could see that they were a little tired. After all, they are old.

They saw me looking for a map on my mobile phone. Looking for a long time, there is no result. They were a little worried and said, "Ask someone."

I said, "Don't worry, it's on the side street here. You will find it soon. " I didn't mean it from my heart. When you ask people, you want to ask local people. Most of the bustling people on Nanjing East Road are foreigners like us, so I can't ask them.

I don't want my parents to follow me, so I let them stand on the side of the road. I found an old man who looks like a local (in my eyes, the appearance and behavior of local people are really different from those of foreign tourists) and asked for directions. The old man pointed with his hand and said, "The next traffic light intersection is here." "Thank you!" The old man waved and left.

I will go back to the hotel with my parents. I hold my mother's hand. She has bad eyes and is afraid of being beaten.

Finally arrived at the hotel, mom and dad sat on the bed and said, "This bed is really comfortable!" "

"Dad, mom, you have a rest first, I'll boil water. When you have a good rest, let's go to eat. After dinner, shall we go to Nanjing East Road? "

"good!"

02

At noon, there are not as many people on Nanjing East Road as I expected. My parents and I walked slowly, pointing to the shops on the roadside and introducing them to the history of these century-old shops.

They watched and listened with relish, and asked me a few questions from time to time. Dad is a history fan and is more interested in those old brands. He always wants to see the introduction in person before he can enjoy himself.

Sometimes, we also go to the store to see what happened. For the "Zhang Xiaoquan" scissors that my mother is most curious about, we also want to see if this time-honored brand, which started at 1628 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, can still inherit traditional crafts in this era.

When I entered the store, I really felt a cold, hard and sharp breath. There are all kinds of scissors, steel knives, copper incense burners and other small metal products in the counter.

A customer is buying a knife, and the male shop assistant wears white paper to wrap the knife and then pack it. There are also two male customers who are choosing exquisite copper stoves, which are estimated to be used to burn incense. The salesgirl answered their questions patiently.

After watching it for a while, I think all this is still a veritable "Zhang Xiaoquan".

There are too many old brands in this street, such as Wu Glasses, Lao Fengxiang Jewelry Store, Hendry Watch Company, Shao Wansheng Food Company, Pastry, Hu Qingyutang, and many others. ...

This is a pedestrian street with a heavy history, which condenses a modern commercial history of Shanghai and is worthy of the reputation of "the first commercial street in China".

In the afternoon, the traffic on the street increased significantly. It is said that the daily flow of Nanjing East Road reaches 6.5438+0.5 million. Wandering in this street, you can not only enjoy various styles of commercial buildings, but also see old shops and famous shops, as well as people from all corners of the country, with yellow skin, white skin, black skin and brown skin. You can read it all in one day.

Sitting on a bench in the street to have a rest, I saw the crowds surging ahead. Sightseeing bus occasionally passes in front of me, obscuring my view. After a while, I saw people coming and going.

I am immersed in such an atmosphere, peaceful, stable, prosperous but not noisy, fashionable but not tacky.

Mom and dad are also sitting on the stone chairs by the roadside chatting, which is very comfortable. I secretly photographed them chatting. Mother yearns for it, and father is intoxicated.

03

Walking through the bustling and grounded Nanjing East Road, I accompanied my parents to Zhongshan East Road on the Bund, which is the gathering place of the famous "world architecture".

Gothic spires, ancient Greek domes, baroque colonnades and Spanish balconies are all perfectly displayed and integrated here, with different styles but surprisingly unified.

Architecture is a history of solidification. These buildings have witnessed the humiliation and prosperity of Shanghai. After a hundred years of ups and downs, it is still elegant and has become the glory of Shanghai.

We lingered at the foot of each building, and obviously felt the high and cold atmosphere here. The reason is probably that it has now become the residence of major banks and insurance companies, and the lack of commercial functions is difficult to attract leisure tourists. Few tourists are attracted by the modern buildings in Pudong outside the flood control wall and go straight to the Bund to watch the skyscrapers with great visual impact.

I think it is better to have fewer people in front of buildings with a sense of history. People who know history and love architectural art are a minority. Why should they ask for followers?

My old mother is very insightful. She looked at these buildings and said, "These houses are just like foreign houses on TV."

"Of course, it was originally designed by foreigners," the old father replied.

I couldn't help laughing when I heard their conversation.

"Dad, mom, let's cross the street to the bund consideration. Look-"I said, pointing to the towering building outside the flood control wall.

Walking up the Bund levee along the steps, the vision suddenly becomes clear, and you can just appreciate the "height" of Pudong modernization across the Huangpu River, which is not too wide.

"That's the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. From a distance, the tower like a pagoda is Jinmao Tower. The building next to it with a square mouth on the top is called the World Financial Center, and the tallest building is the newly-built Shanghai Center ... "I pointed to those familiar landmarks and introduced them to my parents.

"It's so high, so high, so beautiful-"They sighed in unison and stared at it for a long time, filled with joy and satisfaction.

On the one hand, it is the vicissitudes of history, and the old look has changed; On the one hand, it is a modern miracle, absolutely beautiful. The calm and flowing Huangpu River, at night, embraces the lights on both sides of the river and becomes a colorful waterway.

Standing on the bund levee, no matter where you look, it is a different kind of scenery, colorful and not tired of seeing it. Shanghai's heritage and strength, here, have already evolved into a huge attraction.

Sitting in a chair on the Bund, listening to the crisp and melodious bell from the customs bell tower, I really hope that time will stop.

"Such a nice place-I saw it, and I feel that all my previous dreams have come true ..." My mother sighed again.

If the dream comes true, of course, take more photos. When you are too old to go anywhere, it is also a good memory to look at the photos.

When I fell asleep in the hotel at night, I heard the sound of the customs bell tower, melodious and penetrating, and really didn't know where I was.

"Hey, I like listening to this bell-"Mom added doubtfully.

I like it too. I like whatever you like!

04

This is a quiet English town with fascinating exotic customs. I am with my parents.

Walk past the Fountain Square and cross the bridge over the Thames, and you will see the high spire of the church. Walking on a quiet street, English buildings, flowers and trees set off colorful red walls, white windows and black tiles, as well as flowers on the balcony, decorations on the windows and carvings on the walls, all make people feel that they have come to an English town.

Couples taking wedding photos can be seen everywhere in the town, in every street, in every corner you can't think of, and of course, in front of the church.

Watching these young couples embrace each other and pose all kinds of affectionate or charming shapes will also infect people with their longing for future life.

Mom and dad sat on the edge of the church lawn for half a morning, watching couples take wedding photos there. They have never seen such a scene.

I looked at the clearing and took a picture of my parents in front of the church.

Mom said, "This is where young people take wedding photos. Let's take them, shall we? "

"Mom, anyone can shoot. They are a young couple, and you are an old couple, just right. "

I want the cathedral and couples taking wedding photos as the background. Mom and Dad, you are the protagonists in my shot.

Coincidentally, this day is my mother's birthday.

This is the Thames town in Songjiang, Shanghai, which is nearly 70 kilometers away from Shanghai. The purpose of this trip is to show my parents different places, so I made a plan in advance, checked the route, and took the subway here early in the morning.

It was afternoon when I returned to the city, and the tourists on Nanjing East Road were as bustling as yesterday. The thin sunshine in late autumn is projected on the body, which is slightly warm. We just came back from the quiet suburbs, and just like going home, we plunged into the vibrant embrace of Shanghai.

Tomorrow, I will go home. Today, I want to have a good look at Shanghai!

postscript

This trip with my parents was the longest time I spent alone with them as an adult. I feel very guilty when I read this. I'm glad to finish this journey with me! Although they are old, fortunately, it is not too late. I can also help them, lead them, accompany them to see the outside world, listen to their long-cherished wishes and make them laugh happily. This is a very happy thing for me.

How helpless it is to accompany this journey! No matter how careful I was, I let my mother fall down the steps, and her eyes could hardly see clearly in the dark. In the subway, she was hit in the face by the handrail again. She said "nothing, nothing", but she looked aggrieved. I can only hold her tightly and give her some comfort, but I can't let go of her sadness about being "old".

I have never been so calm and patient along the way. Because, I strongly feel that they need my leadership and care. They can't move without me. Only a strong me can be their reliable reliance.

With this journey, I have a deeper understanding and experience of "old" and "filial piety". When I am old, if no one understands and accompanies me, it will be a lonely and desolate life. If someone accompanies you and depends on you, it will also be a colorful and emotional life landscape. "Filial piety" is not only a sense of security for the elderly, but also a sense of support and support for the elderly, so that the elderly can rely on it psychologically, so that the elderly have a sense of security and will not feel worried and afraid about the future road.

If they have experienced the storms of the world, let them see the prosperity of the world. If they have seen all the beautiful scenery in the world, they will spend it with them. As long as they are here, our life will have a place; Only when they are here, we are rooted people.

PS:

After reading the last article, many friends left messages saying "great love" and "touching".

After listening to my feelings about this trip, a colleague remembered my dead parents and couldn't help crying in the office.

One of my former students who worked hard in other places left a message after the article, saying, "I am really tired when I work hard in a strange city thousands of miles away from home, and I often miss my parents at home, but sometimes I don't have time to answer the busy phone." I decided to take them out to play sometime! "

I got the reward of life for the first time in class.

Maybe this is the power of love. The happiest things in this world are all related to love.