Chapter 562 Wishing Well
Chapter 562 Wishing Well
In front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Gu Yuan and Jiang Ning stood side by side, surrounded by bustling tourists, but they only had eyes for each other and the fountain in front of them.
The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves and falls on the water, creating mottled light and shadows, adding a bit of mystery to this ancient tradition.
Rome's Trevi Fountain, better known as the Trevi Fountain, is one of the most famous fountains in the world and one of Rome's most iconic attractions.
It is not only famous for its spectacular Baroque architecture and gorgeous statue of Poseidon, but also a popular legend that makes it a holy place for tourists.
According to the legend, if you turn your back to the Trevi Fountain, hold a coin in your right hand and throw it into the water over your left shoulder, you will be guaranteed to return to Rome one day.
The tradition is said to have started with the 1954 film "L'Amadeus di Roma," in which the heroines threw coins and made wishes, sparking interest in the legend among audiences around the world.
In addition to the desire to return to Rome, two further desires were connected with it.
The first one is that if you throw the second coin, you will meet new love; and the third coin represents the arrival of marriage.
While the specifics of these wishes may vary from person to person, the tradition has become a global cultural phenomenon, attracting countless tourists to experience it.
The beauty and legend of the Trevi Fountain make it a symbol of romance and hope, and every year thousands of tourists come here to throw their coins and entrust their wishes and dreams.
And those coins, according to local tradition, will eventually be collected and used for charity, making this beautiful legend not only connecting the past and the present, but also connecting the kindness and hope between people.
Gu Yuan closed his eyes first, silently reciting a wish in his heart, which was about the future of him and Jiang Ning.
He hopes that they can stay together forever and go through all the ups and downs in life together.
He believed that as long as two people's hearts were closely connected, there would be no difficulties that could not be overcome.
Then, Jiang Ning also closed her eyes. Her wish was simple and pure.
She prayed that their love would be as long as the history of this city and as clear as the water of the Trevi Fountain.
She also hopes that they can realize more travel dreams, explore every corner of the world together, and leave their own footprints.
When the two opened their eyes, they smiled at each other, and they could see the deep emotions and common expectations in each other's eyes.
They turned around at the same time, with their backs to the fountain, and threw the coins in their hands high into the air. The coins drew a perfect arc in the air and fell into the water, causing ripples.
At that moment, they seemed to resonate with the soul of this ancient city, and their wishes sank to the bottom of the pool with the coins, protected by the eternal water flow.
They believe that this wish will be witnessed by the history and legends of this city.
One day, they will come back here again and relive their vows and dreams at this moment.
After making their wishes, Gu Yuan and Jiang Ning left the wishing well hand in hand.
Their steps are light and firm, because they know that no matter how long and rugged the road ahead is,
As long as they have common wishes and firm beliefs in their hearts, all dreams can come true.
And on this afternoon in Rome, their wishes were as pure and profound as the water of the Trevi Fountain.
The clear spring water sparkled under the sunlight. There were endless tourists around, but Gu Yuan and Jiang Ning found a relatively quiet corner.
They turned their backs to the fountain, closed their eyes and made a silent wish as the legend said.
The coin is then thrown into the water in the hope of returning to the Eternal City.
In the Vatican, they were fascinated by the ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.
Michelangelo's "Creation of Adam" and "The Last Judgment" made Jiang Ning stare with bated breath, her eyes filled with awe and admiration, with their exquisite craftsmanship and profound connotations.
Gu Yuan quietly accompanied her. He knew that this was a spiritual baptism for Jiang Ning, who loved art.
Rome at night is equally charming.
They enjoyed dinner at a historic restaurant where celebrity photos lined the walls and the aroma of traditional Italian cuisine filled the air.
After dinner, they strolled up the Spanish Steps, where the fountains and sculptures looked particularly peaceful and elegant under the starlight.
On their last night in Rome, Gu Yuan and Jiang Ning decided to go to a rooftop restaurant in the city center for a romantic and unforgettable dinner.
This restaurant has a great location with a stunning view over the entire city of Rome.
When they reached the roof, they were stunned by the beautiful view.
The brightly lit St. Peter's Basilica is like a sacred temple, the ancient Roman Forum exudes a strong historical atmosphere, and the Tiber River in the distance is like a shining ribbon, winding through the city.
Such beautiful scenery forms an intoxicating picture.
In such a wonderful atmosphere, they tasted authentic Italian food and felt the warmth and love between each other.
Gu Yuan took this opportunity to take out a carefully wrapped small gift from his bag and gently handed it to Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning took the gift with great joy and carefully unwrapped it, revealing a handmade travel diary inside.
Each page records in detail the journey and experiences they have taken together, which are precious testimonies of their beautiful memories.
Gu Yuan told Jiang Ning affectionately:
"This diary is a symbol of our love and a treasure trove of future memories. I hope it will always be with you and remind you of the good times we spent together."
Jiang Ning was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. She hugged Gu Yuan tightly. Their eyes met in the night sky, and their eyes were full of expectations and longings for the future.
After dinner, Gu Yuan and Jiang Ning walked hand in hand on the streets of Rome.
They passed by a small jazz bar and were attracted by the music coming from inside.
Entering the bar, they found a quiet corner to sit down and listen to the live jazz music.
Jiang Ning smiled and said to Gu Yuan:
“This trip was just perfect.”
Gu Yuan nodded, held her hand and said:
“We still have a lot of places to explore together.”
Accompanied by melodious music, they immersed themselves in the romantic atmosphere and recalled every moment in Rome.
Even though the journey was coming to an end, they knew it was only the beginning of their adventure together.
At this moment, the starry sky of Rome seemed to be blessing them.
The stars are twinkling, just like the endless fire of love in their hearts.
And this starry sky also indicates that they are about to embark on a new journey.
——That is to go to the blue and white Greek paradise, Santorini.
There, they will continue to write their love story and leave more beautiful memories.
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