After Crossing Over, I Marked the Empress

Chapter 222 : Extra 2 - Amusement Park

With one week left before the end of winter break, Gu Junwan and Shen Han arranged to take time off simultaneously, leaving Peace Palace with their two children to visit the most popular amusement park in the capital.

This secret outing of the Empress's family was known to only a handful of people. Even among the guard team members, only two accompanying individuals were aware of the Empress's itinerary.

Traveling incognito was naturally better with fewer people knowing about it.

The entire Free Federation now boasted a high safety rating, with the capital as its representative region being even more secure.

In the depths of winter, the family of four didn't need to deliberately disguise their features with makeup; clothing and accessories were enough to conceal their true appearances.

Gu Junwan wore a black woolen coat paired with matching knee-high boots, both fashionable and warm. The leather boots perfectly outlined the omega's slender leg lines, giving her an overall look of exquisite sophistication.

A beige knit hat and scarf covered most of her head and neck, and with the addition of a mask, it was nearly impossible for anyone unfamiliar with the Empress to recognize her in this outfit.

Shen Han's attire was largely similar to her wife's, except for not wearing a hat. The beige scarf around her neck was the one Gu Junwan had knitted for her when they first started dating. She loved it dearly and treasured it immensely. After all these years, the scarf still looked as good as new.

Shen Han wore lace-up riding boots, their sturdy material perfectly accentuating her already tall stature. Whether standing or walking, she exuded an air of dashing grace.

The sisters, Gu Xinqin and Shen Xinrou, wore matching white down jackets and children's hats with a pair of wings. The little ones ran back and forth around their mothers, gesticulating excitedly like two happy little angels.

All four family members wore masks on their faces, resembling a low-key yet blissful celebrity family on an outing.

The two accompanying guards were both B-class Alphas, not particularly eye-catching. They were perfect for this kind of covert protection mission. Their male-female pairing allowed them to pose as a couple, further disguising their true purpose.

Although both were Alphas, it wasn't easy to see through their disguise when they were deliberately concealing it.

The group of six set off in a hovercar, reaching the VIP landing pad inside the amusement park in less than an hour.

"Your Majesty, Captain Shen, Yujia and I will always be nearby. Just give us a hand signal if you need anything," the male guard spoke first. He knew the Empress's family was here to experience family fun, so he tactfully assured them he wouldn't appear in their line of sight.

Shen Han smiled, patting the shoulders of her two teammates, and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work. Please keep an extra eye on the little ones for me later."

After the teammates left, Shen Han and Gu Junwan took their two excited children straight to the Ancient Civilization Theme Park.

Although young, the sisters were quite brave. Compared to regular attractions like slides and ball pits, they preferred more thrilling rides.

This themed area offered an immersive experience, allowing visitors to clearly feel the collision between primitive civilization and modern technology. Not only did children love it, but adults entering it also found it refreshingly novel.

Shen Han had purchased the highest-grade VIP package, which meant they didn't need to queue for any attractions in the park.

By nearly noon, the family of four had already visited several themed areas.

Seeing that the two little ones were getting a bit tired, Shen Han bent down and picked up the sisters.

"There's a balloon-shooting game ahead. Would you like Mama to win a toy for each of you?"

"We'll have lunch after this round, take a rest, and then continue with other attractions in the afternoon."

Hearing this, Gu Xinqin and Shen Xinrou's eyes immediately lit up. Sitting securely in their Alpha mother's arms, they gestured excitedly while chattering about the toys they wanted.

Born with silver spoons in their mouths, the sisters naturally didn't lack for toys. However, the joy of winning something versus buying it was worlds apart.

The two little ones got increasingly excited as they talked, wishing Shen Han could win all the good things from every game area.

"Xinqin, Xinrou, don't keep kicking your legs, or Mama will get very tired," Gu Junwan's voice interrupted the little ones' excitement.

She took out a tissue from her pocket, walked up to Shen Han, and gently wiped away the light sweat on her brow.

Shen Han lowered her head slightly, happily enjoying her wife's attentive service. She squinted, peering at her beloved through the gaps in her bangs.

Most of Gu Junwan's face was covered, with only her beautiful eyes fully visible. Those golden eyes, symbols of authority, were now filled with tenderness, their focused gaze exuding a unique charm.

As she gazed, Shen Han's heart began to beat uncontrollably. Her originally bright and clear dark eyes momentarily flickered with a hidden light.

Gu Junwan had always been keenly aware of others' emotional changes. How could she not notice such an obvious reaction from her Alpha?

Her hand, which was wiping Shen Han's sweat, paused briefly, then very discreetly raised a finger to poke the Alpha's brow.

Carrying two children, Shen Han couldn't respond much to her wife's small gesture, only blinking her eyes and curving them into a crescent moon smile.

Seeing her Alpha's 'silly spouse' expression, Gu Junwan couldn't help but be amused. She originally wanted to reach out and ruffle the other's hair, but remembering the children were nearby, she restrained herself.

The two little ones were unaware that in such a short moment, their mothers had engaged in so many silent interactions.

At this point, their sharp eyes had already spotted an area full of beautiful dolls, and they stretched out their little hands, eagerly pointing directions for Shen Han.

A few minutes later, the family of four arrived at a noisy area. Electric food carts and various vending machines were concentrated at the entrance and exit. The area was densely packed with shops and stalls, with an eye-catching array of toys that made the children cheer repeatedly.

Following the little ones' directions, Shen Han walked to a relatively less crowded stall. This was a shooting game area where players used replica toy guns to pop balloons several meters away to earn points. Different styles of dolls could be exchanged based on the number of points earned.

Unlike other places, this game area didn't allow purchasing dolls with money, and earning points was quite challenging. This was why there were relatively fewer visitors here.

The toy guns available in the amusement park were all non-penetrating and completely safe for the skin, so Shen Han and Gu Junwan could feel at ease bringing their children to play here.

Seeing more children with parents approaching, the young man tending the stall immediately smiled and welcomed them.

"The little ones have great taste! All our dolls are carefully selected from major markets. They're not wholesale goods; you can't even buy them with money!"

After saying this, the young man shifted his gaze to Shen Han, praising enthusiastically, "Your twin daughters are so adorable! Even child stars on magazine covers can't compare to them!"

This young man, who had long been immersed in various small commodity markets, was extremely skilled at reading people and flattering them.

He immediately recognized Shen Han as the Alpha mother of the two little girls and, predictably, a daughter-doting parent who would rarely refuse her daughters' requests.

Based on these observations, the young man directed his pitch towards Shen Han with full effort.

His sales technique was skillful, knowing exactly what words would make the Alpha before him willingly spend money.

However, his praise for the little ones was genuinely heartfelt. Although he couldn't see the full faces of the twin sisters, the feeling of being overwhelmed by cuteness was real and clear.

Shen Han gently set her daughters down and asked the young man in front of her, "How does this game work?"

Hearing this, the young man's smile widened, and he quickly explained the game rules.

While Shen Han was conversing with the man, the two little ones each held one of Gu Junwan's hands, approaching the area where the prizes were displayed to choose the dolls they liked.

"Mama, I want that big-eyed squirrel!"

"I like that flamingo. Can you win it for me, Mama?"

Shen Xinrou and Gu Xinqin spoke up one after another. The sisters' voices, as clear as orioles, echoed through the shooting area, attracting the attention of many visitors.

Shen Han promptly took out her phone to scan the code and pay, purchasing three rounds of shooting.

Each round allowed ten shots, with points accumulating only within the same round.

The dolls chosen by the two little ones were both high-point prizes, requiring nine balloons to be popped to exchange for them.

The young man tending the stall was delighted to see the twin sisters immediately choose such a high-difficulty challenge. He figured these four customers would likely contribute several times more to his sales than others!

He didn't show any signs of anticipating a big profit on his face. Instead, he wore a somewhat sincere smile as he said to Shen Han, "Hitting nine in one round is indeed quite challenging."

"But once you get a feel for it, it's easy to find the right shooting rhythm!"

Shen Han patted the tops of the little ones' hats, then took the replica rifle handed to her by the young man.

All parts of the toy gun were made of plastic, feeling somewhat light in her hands.

Shen Han raised the gun, aiming at the target balloon through the sight, her index finger twitched slightly, and she pulled the trigger.

The soft rubber bullet burst from the barrel, tracing a small arc in the air before hitting the wooden board between two balloons.

This result was entirely within the young stall keeper's expectations.

He spoke with feigned disappointment, "Oh my, just a little bit off!"

Shen Han nodded, not responding to his comment.

Although the first shot didn't hit the target, she had already analyzed many issues in her mind.

'The sight is slightly off, the compression spring in the gun body has been tampered with, the wooden boards are placed just at the end of the effective range, and even the amount of air in the balloons is carefully calculated.'

'Whoever set this up has an uncommon understanding of shooting!'

After silently pondering for a few seconds, Shen Han raised the gun again and fired the second soft rubber bullet.

"Pop!"

The target balloon burst on cue.

Seeing this, the two little ones immediately jumped up with joy.

The young stall keeper applauded with a bit of exaggeration.

In his heart, he was secretly laughing: Great, she got lucky and hit one, making it easier to persuade her to keep playing later!

However, before the young man's secret joy could last too long, his thoughts were interrupted by a series of popping balloons.

After adjusting her aim, Shen Han fired nine consecutive shots, each one hitting its mark!

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, the stall keeper wouldn't have believed it was real. What? Someone could quickly master the shooting pattern of a gun that old Peng had adjusted? This seemed too unreal!

In fact, Shen Han hadn't deliberately sought out a pattern.

For this shooting range of just a few meters, she could hit the target relying solely on her gun sense.

While it might not be precise, popping fist-sized balloons was quite simple for her.

Shen Han handed the empty gun back to the young stall keeper, "Could you please refill the bullets?"

"If it's convenient, could you bring over the squirrel and flamingo from the prize stand? Thank you."