2024 January - Beijing

During our trip to Beijing, my mom, dad, and I had the opportunity to stay at the home of my dad's childhood friend, Yuan Yuan. Yuan Yuan's mother was best friends with my dad's mom, fostering a close bond between the families. As a result, Yuan Yuan grew up alongside my dad and his siblings, considering herself as a fifth sibling in our family. Although it was my first meeting with her, I had previously stayed with her daughter, Hua, during a visit to London. Meeting Yuan Yuan was a delightful experience, especially as she treated us to numerous delicious meals, including an abundance of lamb hot pot, which we thoroughly enjoyed.

在我们去北京的旅途中，我和爸爸妈妈有幸住在我爸爸的童年好友袁袁的家里。袁袁的妈妈是我爸爸妈妈的好朋友，促成了两家人之间的亲密关系。因此，袁袁和我爸爸以及他的兄弟姐妹一起长大，把自己视为家庭的第五个孩子。虽然这是我第一次见到她，但我之前曾在访问伦敦时与她的女儿华住过。与袁袁见面是一次愉快的经历，尤其是她招待我们吃了许多美味的饭菜，包括我们非常喜欢的羊肉火锅。