18. The Hidden Treasure

While exploring the attic of his grandparents’ old house, Alex discovered a dusty, old chest hidden behind some old furniture.
在探索祖父母老房子的阁楼时，亚历克斯发现了一个藏在旧家具后面的尘封的老箱子。
The chest was locked, but he found an old key in a drawer that fit perfectly.
箱子是锁着的，但他在一个抽屉里找到了一个完美合适的旧钥匙。
Inside, he found an assortment of antique coins, a faded map, and a leather-bound journal.
里面有一堆古老的硬币、一张褪色的地图和一本皮面日记。
The map led to a spot in the backyard, where Alex and his friends dug eagerly.
地图指向后院的一个地方，亚历克斯和他的朋友们兴奋地在那里挖掘。
They unearthed a small, ornate box containing a collection of family heirlooms and precious gems.
他们挖出了一个小巧华丽的盒子，里面装着一系列家庭传家宝和珍贵的宝石。
The journal revealed that the treasure was hidden by Alex’s great-grandfather, who had wanted to pass it down to future generations.
日记揭示了这些宝藏是亚历克斯的曾祖父隐藏起来的，他希望将这些传给后代。
The discovery not only connected Alex with his family’s past but also taught him the value of history and the excitement of a real adventure.
这一发现不仅让亚历克斯与家庭的过去产生了联系，还让他学到了历史的价值和真正冒险的兴奋感。