Alton Tower is a renowned amusement park in the world, drawing crowds of visitors every year.
Among its many attractions, the most captivating is its spiral roller coaster, the latest and most popular ride in Great Britain.
The park is famous for the exceptional abilities of its operators, and despite its established fame, they continue to invest in advertising every year to promote the amusement park.
This advertising is as impactful as some brain supplement commercials in China. The people of Great Britain, whenever they watch TV, are bombarded with these ads—it's almost impossible to avoid them.
Since the advent of computers, Zhao Lun had managed to escape this bombardment, not watching TV and avoiding these ads. Upon arriving in this world, seeing the outdated TV sets, he didn't develop the habit of watching TV, thus steering clear of such advertisements.
Maria, however, who has the habit of watching television, couldn't escape it.
The advertisement was highly successful, and even the young Maria and Sandy, being locals of Great Britain, were aware of this fun-filled place.
The effectiveness of the advertisement is undeniable. Although Zhao Lun had not been subjected to TV ads, he had still seen the amusement park's advertisements elsewhere.
Seeing the ads, he never really gave it much thought. Had they not mentioned the name, Alton Tower would have merely been a symbol in his memory.
Zhao Lun quietly connected to the local network through his neural device, then activated his "Sky Eye" system to take a thorough look at Alton Tower.
It was a modern amusement park with lush greenery, teeming with visitors enjoying themselves.
The most prominent feature was the park's iconic roller coaster, which seemed to run through the entire park.
In most amusement parks, children make up the majority of visitors, and the remaining adults are typically accompanying their children. Only a small portion of adults visit for their own enjoyment.
Alton Tower, however, was the opposite—mostly young people visited, some as couples, others as free-spirited individuals. There were also some energetic middle-aged men and women, though they were in the minority. Children were mostly restricted to safer rides like the gentle carousel, where staff were present to supervise.
Zhao Lun was quite impressed but also worried that Maria and Sandy might not be able to enjoy the rides.
"Can you both go on these rides?"
"It seems like children aren't allowed."
Zhao Lun looked on, trying to dissuade them from the idea.
"They won't stop us. Maria has her brother and Nicole. They'll let us go on," Maria argued.
"Yes, yes! Sandy's daddy can take Sandy on too!"
The advertisement had been too effective; the two little girls were determined to go.
"Alright, if Nicole and Hodal agree, then it's fine."
Zhao Lun couldn't talk them out of it, so he relented and tried a more subtle approach.
"Okay, Alton Tower."
"Yes!"
The two girls cheered as if they had already gotten their way.
Zhao Lun just sighed, letting them have their way.
At that moment, Hodal and Elena appeared.
"Daddy, Mommy, we're going to Alton Tower! We're going to Alton Tower!" Sandy ran up to Hodal, gleefully celebrating.
"Really? That sounds like a good idea," Hodal said, picking her up and giving her a kiss.
"Ha-ha..." Sandy giggled, feeling the tickle of his beard, and playfully tried to push his bearded face away.
Father and daughter were happy, while Elena smiled watching them.
Zhao Lun could tell from their expressions that Hodal had already convinced his wife.
Maria turned to Nicole.
"Nicole, brother says we're going to Alton Tower. Are you going?"
"Of course! How could we miss such a fun place?"
Unaware of their plan, the ladies, seeing their boss agree, thought it was a good idea and were all in favor.
Seeing them all agreeing, Maria gave Zhao Lun a victorious gesture, then ran to him for his approval.
"Sly little thing."
Zhao Lun lightly tapped her head. With everyone agreeing, he had no reason to refuse.
"Alright then."
It was lunchtime.
"Hey, ladies and gentlemen, would you like some food?" Zhao Lun asked with a smile, listing the available dishes.
"Chef's specialty hot dry noodles, beef noodles, grilled fish, shrimp dumplings, roasted meat, fish balls, lotus duck, braised dragon, fat fish head, Mapo tofu, steamed pork, rice cakes, clear soup cakes, sugar cakes, red bean buns, sponge cake..."
He listed over twenty kinds of dishes.
Gurgle... The two little girls heard the menu and swallowed their saliva, abandoning their play and running eagerly to the dining table.
The food was served, beautifully presented and full of flavor, like works of art. The enticing aroma attracted everyone, young and old alike.
"Ah, I'll have a little."
"I'll have some too."
"Just looking at it, my mouth is watering."
The ladies, forgetting their diet plans, dug into the meal without restraint.
At the celebration, food was plentiful, but they'd never tasted such exquisite dishes. Since Zhao Lun had returned from the divine realm with fresh ingredients, the dishes were even more exceptional.
Top-notch ingredients, top-notch cooking skills—pure culinary delight!
Everyone cherished the food, making sure not to miss a single dish.
"Woof!"
The food was so delicious that even the dogs, hiding in the corner, couldn't resist coming over for a taste.
"Stick to your own dog food," Zhao Lun said, as he ignored their pleading looks.
The dogs, despite their hunger, were dismissed with a single sentence.
Seeing their pitiful expressions, Zhao Lun couldn't bear to refuse.
"Here you go."
He tossed a large, specially prepared bone to them. The dogs eagerly caught it and quickly retreated to hide, making sure the little girls wouldn't notice.
Though the food was abundant, the portions were perfectly controlled, enough for everyone to taste but not too much. As soon as they finished, new dishes were served, keeping the feast going.
The celebration was a success, unaffected by the heavyweight boxing issue, and everyone enjoyed the day to the fullest.
Zhao Lun opened the game room for everyone to enjoy, and when they tired of that, they went to the cinema room to watch a movie, using the advanced equipment. It wasn't until evening that they finally dispersed.
The next day, as dawn broke, Maria got up.
"Brother, let's go to Alton Tower."
She found Zhao Lun, who was working out.
"Alright, we'll go after breakfast," he replied, continuing his exercise.
"I'm going to find Angela," Maria cheered, running off to find Angela.
"Don't forget to exercise," Zhao Lun reminded her as he continued his workout.
A large spread of breakfast was prepared, with some packed into the divine realm and the rest ready to eat.
Before they had finished breakfast, Sandy arrived eagerly, seeing the food and rushing to the table to continue eating.
Soon, Hodal and Elena joined.
"Daddy, Mommy," Sandy said, her mouth full of food but still calling out to them. They joined her at the table.
After breakfast, everyone got in the car and headed toward Alton Tower.
The roads were well-maintained, and the car ride was smooth and fast, reaching the park by 9 a.m.
The park was crowded, with long lines at the ticket booths.
The surrounding decorations were colorful, with neon lights and cartoon characters or illustrations visible. These neon lights stayed on even during the day. The most eye-catching feature was the roller coaster track, followed by a large Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel wasn't as famous as the roller coaster, as many visitors came specifically for the coaster.
The roller coaster was quite unique, and when it first opened, it was always packed from dawn till dusk.
Years had passed, and although the crowd wasn't as large as before, it still drew a steady stream of visitors.
They bought their tickets and entered. The hustle and bustle ignited everyone's excitement.
Maria and Sandy immediately ran towards the attractions. Worried they might get lost, the others quickly followed.
"Brother, look, over here."
There were so many fun things, and the two little girls were thrilled.
Along the way, they acted as photographers, constantly taking pictures and asking others to take photos of them.
"Brother, balloons! Balloons!"
They saw balloons and immediately bought some.
"Carousel! Carousel!"
They hopped on the carousel with glee.
Bumper cars, haunted house, adventure castle...
By the time they had made a round, it was already noon.
The crowd was so dense that they hadn't yet had a chance to ride the roller coaster or the Ferris wheel.
Finding a spot, Zhao Lun took out food from the divine realm to share with everyone. The functionality of the divine realm had improved, allowing for food to be preserved and served fresh, just like it was made that day.
The aroma of the food quickly caught the attention of others around them, who eyed their meal enviously.
Some approached, asking where they had bought their food, or if it was available for sale.
"Sorry, it's homemade, not for sale."
"Are you Nicole? Monica? Angela?! Oh, this is so lucky! I'm your fan! Could I have your autograph?"
Some even recognized Nicole and the others, asking for autographs.
Balu swiftly stepped in to block them.
The others left disappointed, returning to their dry, tasteless bread.
Maria and Sandy, however, enjoyed their meal loudly, sometimes making exaggerated noises, praising the food, much to the irritation of those around them.
Some even put down their bread and went to nearby restaurants, willing to pay double the price for a better meal.
"Such mischief."
Zhao Lun couldn't help but laugh, but didn't interfere.
In the afternoon, they finally got on the Ferris wheel, taking a ride before coming down. Then they headed for the roller coaster, securing their safety harnesses under the watchful eye of the staff, ready for their adventure.
Boom! The roller coaster started, and the centrifugal force kicked in.
"Ah!!!"
The screams echoed through the air.