A Citywalk, encountering the history and beauty around Yuyuan Road

Today, the sun is exceptionally bright, and I am excited to start a day of Citywalk. First, I arrived at Yuyuan Road, which exudes a unique atmosphere where historical charm and modern vitality blend. Deep in an alley, in front of a large billboard endorsed by Wang Yibo, a couple and a mother-daughter pair were taking photos with great interest. Their figures complemented the billboard, creating a vivid and lively scene, as if performing a wonderful interlude in life. At the entrance of a small shop on the street, a cute cartoon character playfully holds up mahjong tiles, seemingly enthusiastically soliciting business. Next, I went to Changning Financial Park, where after registering my information, I was allowed to enter for a visit. The park has 11 old Western-style houses, all built in the 1920s during the Republic of China, each with its own charm. In the park, a loquat tree in front of a building was particularly eye-catching. The tree was laden with ripe loquat fruits, a yellow cluster that looked like strings of golden lanterns, shining with an enticing luster, truly making one marvel at nature's generous gifts. Then I headed to Zhongshan Park, which I hadn't visited in decades. It seemed like a paradise on earth, with sunlight filtering through the gaps in the branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows. Walking on the path, a gentle breeze blew, carrying the fragrance of flowers and trees, and that tranquility and beauty made me feel exceptionally comfortable. Finally, I entered East China University of Political Science and Law (Changning Campus). The predecessor of this university was St. John's College, established in 1894. The campus is filled with various Chinese and Western-style buildings, all steeped in a rich historical and cultural atmosphere. Just entering the campus, on the lush lawn, a female student was intently taking photos for a couple. The boy held a doctoral cap gently above his girlfriend's head, while the girlfriend posed playfully, their youthful spirit and romantic atmosphere perfectly intertwined, like a heartwarming symphony. When I saw the statue of Zou Taofen in the Taofen Building, a sense of solemnity and reverence suddenly arose, and the profound sense of history deeply settled here.