Rekindle 2003

Chapter 1163 Youth has no price
"You said 'Youth has no price', but we are squeezed in the scenic area and can't get in or out!"

Standing on the steps of the Yellow Crane Tower, Cheng Bing complained to Kong Ziqian.

"Today I realize how insignificant humans are. Compared to the crowd, they are just a drop in the ocean."

As he spoke, he pointed at the densely packed heads in the camera's CMOS.

Under the wide-angle lens, the crowd looks like ants.

Guo Ke also said quietly, "I now feel that Along the River During the Qingming Festival is too restrained. We should let Zhang Zeduan paint the Yellow Crane Tower during the May Day Golden Week!"

His words made Kong Ziqian and Cheng Bing couldn't help laughing, imagining how crowded and lively the picture would be if Zhang Zeduan really came to paint.

The room was so crowded that no one could get through. People around them could hear what they were saying, and they all smiled helplessly.

During the May Day Golden Week, the Yellow Crane Tower scenic area was packed with people. Tourists flocked from all directions, making the entire scenic area crowded.

The long line was like a slowly flowing dragon. Tourists lined up to enter the scenic area, and the crowd moved as slowly as a snail.

Everyone was trying to squeeze forward, but was pushed forward by the people behind them. The whole scene seemed a bit chaotic but full of consumer vitality.

Passersby often complained: "The line is too slow, when can we get in?"

"Can the person in front please hurry up and stop stopping to take pictures all the time!"

"This Yellow Crane Tower is so popular, why are there so many people here?"

Kong Ziqian blinked his eyes, looked at the crowded crowd in front of him, and suggested, "Why don't we take a group photo under the stairs to prove that we have been here."

At this moment, he felt that it would be better not to look at this shabby building!

Kong Ziqian pointed to an open space not far away, which was just the right place to take a picture of the entire Yellow Crane Tower. It was also relatively spacious and would not affect other tourists.

Guo Ke was very interested and thought this was a good suggestion as it would save time and leave a souvenir. He nodded in agreement.

However, Cheng Bing was unwilling to do so.

"Now that we're here, how can we just give up? We've finally come to the Yellow Crane Tower, we have to go in and take a good look."

He had a stubborn look on his face, with his arms folded across his chest, as if he would not give up until he achieved his goal.

Kong Ziqian and the others also knew his temper, so they could only follow Cheng Bing in silence and continue to queue, smiling bitterly in their hearts.

Although Cheng Bing is usually easy-going, when he gets stubborn, no one can stop him from talking.

After more than four hours of waiting in line, the three finally entered the Yellow Crane Tower scenic area.

However, because there were too many tourists, they stayed in front of the Yellow Crane Tower for a very short time. They only looked at it for less than 5 minutes before being squeezed out by the crowd behind them.

At this time, Cheng Bing felt a little regretful.

They had no idea before that the Yellow Crane Tower before them was not the original site or building where Cui Hao wrote the famous line "The yellow crane has gone away and will never return, the white clouds float in the sky for thousands of years."

The Yellow Crane Tower has been rebuilt 27 times since ancient times.

The current Yellow Crane Tower is a reinforced concrete frame imitation wood structure that was relocated and rebuilt in 1985, less than 20 years ago.

It's a brand new artifact...

"If I had known this would happen, I would have listened to your advice and gone somewhere else."

Kong Ziqian and Guo Ke just laughed it off and didn't mention it again.

The main reason is that what Cheng Bing said before made sense, after all, we are here now.

The three people who felt cheated were helpless and could only decide to eat crayfish first.

They thought that since the sightseeing in scenic spots during the Golden Week was not satisfactory, they might as well enjoy the delicious food in Jiangcheng.

The three of them smiled at each other and decided to put aside their regrets about the Yellow Crane Tower for the time being and go find Feifei Shrimp Restaurant to taste the delicious food of Jiangcheng.

Along the way, they were still discussing their experiences. Guo Ke joked: "This trip to the Yellow Crane Tower seemed to give us a vivid lesson on 'how to distinguish between authentic and fake ancient monuments'."

Cheng Bing also said self-deprecatingly: "Yes, I need to do more homework before traveling in the future."

Kong Ziqian comforted them: "Don't think too much, let's go eat crayfish. I heard that crayfish is a specialty here."

Guo Ke shrugged his shoulders and said, "I just hope that there won't be any more queues when the time comes."

Kong Ziqian looked at his watch and said, "It's just four o'clock, there shouldn't be a queue."

……

If nothing unexpected happens, there will always be an accident.

At the entrance of Fei Fei Shrimp Restaurant, Kong Ziqian, Cheng Bing and Guo Ke had no choice but to line up.

As a popular tourist city, Jiangcheng attracted a constant stream of tourists during the May Day Golden Week, and Feifei Shrimp Restaurant was packed with people.

Standing in the queue, the three of them looked at each other and couldn't help but feel a little regretful, thinking that they were a bit stupid.

If I had known this, I would have chosen a less popular place and avoided the bustling scene with so many crowds.

Fortunately, they were relieved that it was after four o'clock, and most of the people queuing were college students who were bored.

Everyone is of the same age and has good manners. They queue up in an orderly manner without any chaos such as queue-jumping or crowding.

However, the looks from passers-by made them feel a little uncomfortable.

Those passers-by who were obviously locals looked at them with a half-smile, as if they were looking at a group of fools, which made them feel a little uneasy.

"Are you guys here to eat crayfish?"

A middle-aged man passing by couldn't help asking with a hint of ridicule in his tone, "This Fei Fei Shrimp Restaurant is a popular online restaurant in Jiangcheng. You must be patient and wait in line!"

Kong Ziqian smiled awkwardly and responded: "Yes, we came here to taste the food in Jiangcheng, but we didn't expect so many people."

The three of them were a little nervous, wondering if Fei Fei Shrimp Restaurant would be like Yellow Crane Tower, which is only famous but the actual experience is disappointing.

When I came out of the Yellow Crane Tower, I heard the locals say, "Only fools go to see the Yellow Crane Tower. Many locals have never been there in their entire lives."

In order to dispel his doubts, Kong Ziqian's social bull syndrome came up. He took the initiative to walk towards several passers-by and ask about the reputation of Feifei Shrimp Restaurant.

What reassured him was that several passers-by had good reviews of Fei Fei Shrimp Restaurant.

A young girl said: "The crayfish at Fei Fei Shrimp Restaurant is really delicious, the meat is tender and the taste is authentic. We locals like to eat here very much."

Another middle-aged woman added: "Yes, their portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the value for money is very high."

After hearing these comments, the three people finally felt relieved and their expectations for Fei Fei Shrimp Restaurant were rekindled.

However, passers-by still found it a bit puzzling to see them queuing with suitcases. One asked in confusion: "Are you here for tourism? Aren't you afraid of people cutting in line if you queue with suitcases and backpacks?"

Kong Ziqian smiled awkwardly and explained, "We are college students and we have a lot of luggage when we go out to play, so we just bring it with us."

When passers-by heard this, they also laughed good-naturedly, thinking that this group of college students was really interesting and innocent.

After some asking and waiting, the three finally had a deeper understanding of Fei Fei Shrimp Restaurant and strengthened their determination to taste the food here.

Although the waiting process was a bit painful, they felt that it was all worth it when they thought about the delicious food they were about to enjoy.

Fortunately, you can still take photos.

The selfie stick cannot be used yet. Lao Da said, let’s wait a little longer until National Day.

There was no way. Shanshui Intelligent Manufacturing’s production capacity was squeezed by the educational machine, so Qingyun simply waited until National Day to launch the selfie stick.

In the second half of the year, new camera phones were launched frequently, just in time to harvest a new batch of college students.

Fortunately, they arrived not too late and after waiting for an hour or so, it was their turn.

The three of them walked into Fei Fei Shrimp Restaurant excitedly and found a seat by the window.

The waiter enthusiastically handed over the menu. Kong Ziqian took it and said confidently, "You two are from the north and don't know the exquisite portions in southern restaurants. Let me order."

As he spoke, he skillfully ordered four flavors of crayfish each and added a few side dishes.

"Are you sure you want this much?"

The waiter looked at the dishes they ordered and asked with some concern, "These dishes are very large. You three may not be able to finish them."

Kong Ziqian shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's okay, we can finish it, just go ahead, we have a good appetite."

The girl patiently reminded them, "You really ordered too much. I see you are not locals. Even if you take the food home, you won't be able to keep it warm in the hotel."

Guo Ke waved his hand disapprovingly and said with a smile, "Little girl, who are you looking down on? We northern men have a big appetite. This dish is just a piece of cake for us."

The waiter rolled his eyes angrily at his words.

You are so young, what's the point of being a man?

The fluff around the mouth hasn’t fallen off yet!
However, she could only respect the customer's request. She curled her lips, wrote it down, and returned to the bar to pay the bill.

But of course there was nothing good to say.

She complained to her colleagues: "Sister Zhu, look at how much they ordered. I told them it would be a waste if they couldn't finish it, but they didn't listen. It's really speechless."

Sister Zhu skillfully ordered on the screen while casually saying, "Li Meng, you are meddling in other people's business. If they want to order, just let them order. If they can't finish the food, they can just pack it up and take it away."

She wanted to say that these college students were just like this, but when she remembered that Li Meng was also a college student, and a top student at Wuhan University, who worked part-time during the holidays, she swallowed her words.

After hearing this, Li Meng shook his head helplessly and could only smile bitterly.

They are all college students. They don't earn any money and they spend their parents' money. They will get retribution for treating them like this.

After ordering the dishes, Kong Ziqian and the other two started chatting.

Cheng Bing looked at the street view outside the window and said with emotion: "The night view of Jiangcheng is so beautiful. Although this trip has some twists and turns, it is worth it to see such a beautiful scenery."

Kong Ziqian also nodded in agreement, "Yes, and we can also taste such delicious crayfish, it is really worth the trip."

He didn't even need to eat. Looking at the college students of the same age eating like starving ghosts, he knew it was a sure thing.

After a while, the dishes came one after another. When the first serving of crayfish was served, Kong Ziqian couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

This portion of crayfish weighs at least two kilograms. It’s not exaggerated to say that it is piled as high as a mountain, but I can only say that the boss is really conscientious.

only……

They ordered four full portions.

The three people with big eyes and small stomachs looked at each other and could only smile bitterly.

Cheng Bing said helplessly, "It seems that we underestimated the honesty of Jiangcheng people. They don't even raise prices during the peak tourist season, and the portions are so generous."

Kong Ziqian was speechless, "And the waiter actually told the truth..."

He knew very well that restaurants had a routine.

When you order food, they tell you that you ordered too much, which makes you feel really good. You also listen to their advice and order less, but after the food comes, you are still not satisfied and will order more.

Because the stomach is designed to delay gratification.

By doing so, businesses can also avoid concentrating serving food to one table during peak hours and reduce the number of complaints.

Guo Ke also scratched his head in embarrassment and said with a smile: "That's good now, let's stuff it in."

I have to admit defeat today.

Kong Ziqian shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's okay. I'll eat it tonight and not tomorrow."

Cheng Bing pouted at him, "Fat Kong, if I follow you, I'll be starving nine times out of three days!"

Kong Ziqian handed him the gloves and said, "Eat quickly! Can't you stop eating when there's food?"

The food at Fei Fei Shrimp Restaurant is indeed as good as its reputation.

The crayfish has a bright red shell, tender meat, a firm texture, and rich soup, and every bite is full of delicious flavor.

In addition to crayfish, they also ordered special dishes such as steamed Wuchang fish, steamed scallops with garlic, and spicy crab.

The steamed Wuchang fish is tender and melts in your mouth;

The steamed scallops in garlic sauce were juicy and delicious;
The spicy crab is spicy but not dry, and has a long aftertaste.

The three of them ate with relish and said it was money well spent.

Faced with a table full of delicious food, Kong Ziqian, Cheng Bing and Guo Ke did their best to eat with relish.

However, despite their best efforts, they were ultimately no match for the sumptuous dishes. Their bellies were bloated and they lost their fighting power. They slumped in their chairs, looking at the remaining food on the table with helpless looks on their faces.

"That's great. After eating so much, there are still so many dishes left."

Cheng Bing patted his bulging belly and said with a wry smile.

Guo Ke also leaned back in his chair with a satisfied look on his face, nodding repeatedly: "Yes, the three of us really tried our best today. I didn't expect the portions of these dishes to be so large."

Kong Ziqian looked at the many spicy crabs left on the table and felt it was a bit of a waste, so he struggled to sit up, picked up a spicy crab, carefully peeled off the crab shell, and stuffed the crab meat into his stomach bit by bit.

He frowned as he ate, trying hard to overcome the feeling of fullness in his stomach.

Seeing this, Cheng Bing and Guo Jian advised, "Old Kong, don't force yourself. If you can't finish it, just pack it up and take it away."

But Kong Ziqian still persisted, peeled two more spicy crabs and stuffed them into his stomach with difficulty.

After eating, he finally couldn't eat any more. He leaned back in his chair, gasping for breath.

He felt that if he took even one more bite, he would spit it out immediately.

"Oh, now it's bad. I have to eat so much and digest it well when I get home." Guo Ke touched his stomach and said helplessly.

Cheng Bing no longer wanted to talk, he just had a satisfied look on his face as if he had done something.

Kong Ziqian leaned back in his chair. Although he was very full, his heart was filled with happiness.

At least this meal was, in one word, delicious!

Kong Ziqian called the waiter to pay the bill.

Li Meng looked at the leftovers on the table, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he sneered, but quickly returned to his professional smile and didn't say much.

She quickly calculated the bill and said politely, "Total for the three of you is XXX yuan. Please go to the bar to pay."

Kong Ziqian had already struggled to stand up. He smiled awkwardly and said to Guo Ke, "Old Guo, give me a hand."

Guo Ke shook his head helplessly and stood up to help him.

Cheng Bing said unhappily, "I told you not to eat but you didn't listen. Now you know how uncomfortable it is."

Despite the reproach in his tone, Cheng Bing still put down what he was holding, walked over and helped Guo Ke to lift Kong Ziqian up.

After all, the little fat boy weighed more than 200 pounds, and Guo Ke couldn't pull him up by himself.

After paying the bill, the three of them walked to the bar and asked the cashier, "Excuse me, how do I get to Wuda?"

They checked before coming and found out that the store was not far from Wuhan University.

Sister Zhu was right next to the bar, and she called out to Li Meng, "Li Meng, do you know the fastest way to get to your school?"

The three of them then realized that the waitress was also a student of Wuhan University.

That's a bit disrespectful.

Li Meng thought for a moment and said, "It takes 40 minutes by bus and about 30 minutes on foot. I see you guys are so full, I suggest you walk slowly to help digest the food."

She was not surprised why these three big boys went to Wuhan University so late.

After all, Wuhan University is famous for its beautiful night view.

Even though there are no cherry blossoms at this moment, the Cherry Blossom Avenue at night is still worth a visit.

Not to mention Luojia Mountain and East Lake.

Kong Ziqian and the other two could only smile awkwardly and walk forward along the path pointed by Li Meng.

The journey was very tiring. Confucius' bloated stomach made him very uncomfortable, especially around his navel, where he felt a dull pain.

Guo Ke took several stomach-strengthening and digestion-promoting tablets he bought, but they didn't seem to work, or perhaps the medicine wasn't working that quickly.

Cheng Bing believes that this is entirely due to Kong Ziqian's weight problem.

The instructions say to take 4 tablets, but Kong Ziqian weighs twice that of a normal person, so he needs to take double that.

The three of them were arguing as they walked.

After walking slowly for more than half an hour, I saw the gate of Wuhan University and my stomach felt a little better.

Guo Ke teased Kong Ziqian, "Look at your stomach, you've eaten so much, you better be careful next time."

Cheng Bing also smiled and said, "Yes, today's meal really taught us a lesson."

Confucius smiled bitterly and responded: "Okay, okay, I'll remember, I won't eat like this again."

The three of them talked as they walked. Although Confucius still felt a little uncomfortable in his stomach, he was in a relaxed mood.

The night scene of Jiangcheng slowly unfolded before their eyes, with lights flashing on both sides of the street and pedestrians hurrying by.

They followed the path pointed out by Li Meng and slowly walked towards Wuhan University, enjoying this rare night time.

Guo Ke suddenly sighed: "The night view of Jiangcheng is so beautiful, especially these lights, which make the whole city full of vitality."

Cheng Bing nodded in agreement: "Yes, and the air here is also very fresh. Walking on the street at night makes me feel a lot more relaxed."

Hearing Cheng Bing talk about the fresh air in Jiangcheng, Kong Ziqian couldn't help but laugh.

The laughter was very strange, echoing in the night sky, causing passers-by to glance sideways and even quicken their pace.

Terrified.

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(End of this chapter)