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A new sky appeared, showing scenes of modern city streets.

People walk through the bustling streets.

The narration also began on the screen:
[A rundown of unique customs and traditions in various provinces.]

People from other provinces really can't understand it.

Shanghai's fast-paced lifestyle has shaped a unique culture of no lunch break.

[After graduating from kindergarten.]

It seems that Shanghai residents' "lunch break skills" have been wiped out with a single click.

In the office buildings of Lujiazui, white-collar workers often eat their lunchboxes while processing emails.

[In a convenience store in the CBD.]

Customers standing and drinking coffee create a striking urban silhouette.

This efficient sense of time is consistent with Shanghai's commercial tradition spanning over 170 years since its opening to foreign trade.

The hour from 12 PM to 13 PM is purely for lunch; once it's time, I immediately return to work or study, without fail.

As an international metropolis, Shanghai's clock always ticks fast.

"Time is money" isn't just a slogan here, but a real part of the pace of life.

Data shows that the average lunch break in Shanghai office buildings is only 28 minutes, far below the national average.

But the shrewd people of Shanghai have their own ways of dealing with this.

To stay alert during intense work hours, Shanghainese have an almost obsessive love for coffee.

The coffee shops scattered throughout the streets and alleys generate annual sales exceeding 50 billion yuan.

So, it's not that I'm not sleepy, it's that I have built-in stimulants!

Outside the sky.

Tang Dynasty.

Li Shimin looked at the sky and said with some surprise:

"Huh? If it's just a few people who don't take a nap, that's quite normal."

"But Tianmu actually said that no one in Shanghai has the habit of taking a nap in the afternoon."

"You stopped taking afternoon naps after toddlerhood?"

"Aren't they tired?"

"When my Li family started our rebellion in Taiyuan, even during the most difficult period of the war, we still made sure to take a proper afternoon nap."

The curtain continues to fall:

In stark contrast to Shanghai's sleepless lifestyle, Shanxi's must-sleep culture is evident.

[After noon, the land of Shanxi seemed to be under a spell.]

The clatter of keyboards in the office buildings gradually subsided, the shutters of the shops along the street were half-closed, and even the dogs at the alley entrance were lying on the ground dozing off.

If you're looking for a restaurant at this time, you'll most likely encounter a sign saying "The owner is taking a nap."

At noon, from government offices in Taiyuan to shops on the ancient streets of Pingyao, everyone tacitly pulls down their shutters.

This habit of "everyone taking a nap" is rooted in the history of Shanxi.

This custom is closely related to local traditions.

During the heyday of Shanxi merchants, shopkeepers emphasized taking a "midday rest" to recharge and recharge.

Coal miners especially need a midday break to recover their energy.

Although industries have transformed, this habit has remained.

[Plus, Shanxi is also a major carbohydrate-consuming province, so I'm a bit carsick from the high carbohydrates.]

Therefore, a short nap at noon becomes essential for restoring energy.

Year after year, afternoon naps have evolved from a physiological need into a cultural phenomenon.

Out-of-town tourists are often surprised to find that even the ticket offices at scenic spots are closed before 2 p.m.

When discussing Jiangsu's nightlife, it's often described as having a "Buddhist-like" or "laid-back" attitude.

A blogger once made a video clarifying that "Jiangsu has a nightlife," stating, "My great Jiangsu also has a rich nightlife."

However, the anchor's camera lingered on the street at 7:30 PM.

The shops were sparsely lit, and pedestrians strolled leisurely.

In cities like Shenzhen and Hangzhou, this might just be the start of the evening rush hour.

Suzhou once launched a night market event called "Gusu 8:30".

I thought it would start at 8:30, the prelude to the night's revelry.

[Who knew that 8:30 PM was the closing time of the night market?]

For people in Jiangsu, nightlife isn't about the dazzling neon lights and hustle and bustle, but rather the warmth of returning home.

Their profound cultural heritage makes them more inclined to work during the day and rest at night.

[Efficiently complete work during the day, and enjoy peaceful time with family at night.]

Research shows that people in Jiangsu go to bed an average of 1.5 hours earlier than those in Guangdong, which also explains why people in Jiangsu have an early nightlife...

In Northeast China, avoiding manhole covers is practically a universal, albeit passive, skill.

Whether it's a hurried commuter or a child playing, everyone instinctively avoids manhole covers.

If someone forces a Northeasterner to step on a manhole cover, their body will automatically and nimbly dodge it.

That automatic detour seemed to trigger some kind of game mechanic or underlying code.

This custom originates from the harsh climate of Northeast China.

In temperatures as low as minus 20 or 30 degrees Celsius, the manhole covers above heating pipes are often covered with black ice, posing a potential trap for pedestrians.

Older generations of Northeasterners often advise their younger generations: "It's better to take a hundred steps out of your way than to step on a dangerous manhole cover."

This collective memory has evolved into an almost instinctive reaction.

[This will make people in Northeast China automatically spring back half a meter when they see a manhole cover.]

Interestingly, this habit has even influenced urban infrastructure development. In cities like Shenyang, the research and development of new anti-slip manhole covers has consistently been at the forefront nationwide.

On the Cantonese dining table, soup is always the main dish. A bowl of soup before a meal is an unwavering ritual.

[Slow-cooked soups require meticulous preparation; pork ribs are stewed with sea coconut, black-boned chicken with American ginseng, and fish head with tofu, simmering for two to three hours to allow the nutrients of the ingredients to fully infuse into the soup.]

The Cantonese people's obsession with soup stems from their extreme pursuit of health and wellness.

The damp climate led them to believe that drinking soup could dispel dampness.

[Drink different soups in different seasons: drink soups to dispel dampness in spring, soups to relieve heat in summer, soups to moisturize dryness in autumn, and soups to nourish the body in winter.]

This culinary culture has even influenced real estate design—most apartment layouts include a dedicated space for soup pots in the kitchen.

In Sichuan, spiciness is an essential element ingrained in the very fabric of the cuisine.

A bowl of spicy noodles in the morning starts a fiery day.

The Mapo Tofu and Boiled Fish for lunch brought the spiciness to a climax.

The hot pot and skewers for dinner brought out the full flavor of chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns.

Walking the streets of Chengdu, the air is always filled with the aroma of spicy and savory flavors, inspiring both curiosity and awe in visitors from other places.

The humid and rainy climate of the Sichuan Basin has fostered a strong dependence on chili peppers among the locals.

Sichuan peppercorns can dispel dampness, while chili peppers can dispel cold.

Eating spicy food not only helps dispel dampness and cold, but has also become a lifestyle ritual.

For Sichuan people, chili peppers are not a condiment.

It's not a habit.

Even more interestingly, kindergartens are offering "mildly spicy" versions of their lunches.

What outsiders perceive as devilishly spicy might just be "a little bit flavorful" to a Sichuan local.

This extreme pursuit of spiciness has given rise to the rich system of Sichuan cuisine, characterized by "one dish, one style; a hundred dishes, a hundred flavors."

This has also made Sichuan cuisine popular throughout the country, making it one of the most popular cuisines today.

[And if we're talking about which province is most obsessed with staffing quotas, Shandong is definitely at the top of the list.]

"Of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is being unfilial."

[This statement, though made in jest, truly reflects the extreme pursuit of stable employment by people in Shandong.]

Here, positions in civil service, public institutions, and state-owned enterprises are collectively referred to as "legitimate jobs."

Other professions, regardless of their income, are likely to be categorized as "temporary work" by elders.

This attachment to organizational structure has deep historical and social roots.

As the birthplace of Confucian culture, Shandong has a long-standing tradition of valuing academic excellence for officialdom.

The idea of ​​entering officialdom through the imperial examination system is deeply ingrained in people's minds.

Even today, many Shandong families still regard "having a government job" as a symbol of bringing honor to their ancestors.

During the national and provincial civil service examination seasons, Shandong province consistently ranks among the top in the country in terms of both the number of applicants and the acceptance rate.

Shandong people's obsession with government-affiliated positions is also reflected in their criteria for choosing a spouse.

In the dating market, having a government-affiliated job is often a prerequisite.

One netizen joked, "In Shandong, you can be without a house or a car, but you can't be without a government job; otherwise, even matchmakers won't bother to visit."

The video ends here.

Comments flooded the screen.

"Let's hear from a Freljord resident: why don't we use manhole covers?"

Actually, in my hometown of Northeast China, manhole covers used to easily fall into the manholes, which is why we needed to avoid them.

Isn't it taught from a young age not to step on manhole covers?

Dodging manhole covers is a good habit.

Seriously, this is what happens to the students in my class who come from Northeast China to study.

The cause of the fainting spell in Shanxi was excessive carbohydrate consumption.

Jiangsu really has no nightlife; at night, besides students and loafers, there's hardly anyone else around.

I'm from Nantong, and this is true, there really isn't much of a nightlife there.

Who says Jiangsu has no nightlife? Everyone's doing homework at night!

"There are people eating barbecue in Xuzhou even at 4 a.m.."

Is Jiangsu also going to have internal strife?

Is it really only people from Hubei who eat hot dry noodles while riding a bicycle?

I heard that electric scooters in Wuhan have a basket on the front where you can put your bowl of hot dry noodles.

People from Guangdong really know how to enjoy food. My classmate lived in Guangdong for a few years, and when he came back, he was very picky about the food.

"As someone from Henan, I absolutely cannot stand having classes at 1 PM in Shanghai. Every time I attend that class, I'm so sleepy I feel like I'm dying, and I also have a headache. It's so painful!"

Beyond the sky.

Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang watched the entire video and realized it was just a short, entertaining video.

So, with a relaxed attitude, I chuckled and said:
"This video of the dome is quite interesting."

"It perfectly reflects the different living habits and differences among people from all over China and from all over the country."

"But those netizens really have no knowledge."

"You're surprised by such a small difference?"

"You know, this was when our old Zhu drove out the Mongols and established the Ming Dynasty."

"The difference between the north and south of the country is enormous!"

"The Han people in the south and the Han people in the north are almost like two different ethnic groups."

"It was our old Zhu who single-handedly brought everyone together."

"Otherwise, if this is passed down to future generations and they compare the living habits of different places, I estimate that future netizens on the Sky Screen will be speechless with surprise!" (End of this chapter)