Rebirth: My dad is too obedient

Chapter 503 Commemorative and Glorious Significance

The flight from Shanghai to Zurich takes more than ten hours.

Fortunately, all three of them were in comfortable business class, and they didn't feel very tired during the long journey.

Xu Chen felt a little agitated. Upon examining his own thoughts, he realized that he was nervous about Bing Ge's match tomorrow.

This was an experience I had never had before.

Perhaps it was seeing Bing Ge standing with that group of "dark-skinned burly men" yesterday that made Xu Chen feel uneasy.

He chuckled to himself, thinking to himself that Bing Ge was brave and fearless, and he was just worrying unnecessarily.

Without desire, one is strong.

Moreover, "as long as you stand on the final stage, you have already won a complete victory."

To clear her mind and pass the time, Xu Chen put on headphones and watched two movies on the airplane screen.

These are Resident Evil 3, which was released last month, and Spider-Man 3, which was released this month.

This is one of the benefits of flying with premium airlines and in premium cabins: you can see blockbuster movies playing in overseas cinemas.

However, for Xu Chen, who has been reborn, it can only be considered a kind of "nostalgia"...

At 3 p.m. local time, the plane landed at Zurich Airport, which was already 9 p.m. in China.

As soon as they stepped out of the plane, they saw blue skies and white clouds through the glass of the aisle, as well as the distant, faintly visible Swiss Alps. A sense of novelty and excitement instantly filled the minds of the three of them.

Along the way, Su Rong and Wu Feifei thoroughly read through several travel magazines on the plane and had already discussed where to go with Bing Ge, as if Xu Chen didn't exist.

……

The venue for Bing Ge's match tomorrow is the same "Rötzglund Stadium" where yesterday's qualifier was held.

This is a sports field that was originally built in 1925. It was rebuilt just two years ago and now looks brand new.

The Rutgersgrund Stadium is also one of the world's most famous and important venues for track and field events. Many world track and field record holders have shed their sweat in this stadium.

To date, the Rutgersgrund Stadium has recorded more than 20 world records.

Xie Bingran's first truly international competition was held here, which carried a sense of commemoration and glory...

Nana from the company's administration department helped me book the hotel, which is right across the street from the sports stadium, making it very convenient to walk to the game in the morning.

Xu Chen and his two companions went straight out of the airport and headed straight for the taxi stand.

Wu Feifei is from Shanghai Foreign Language School. Although she majored in Japanese, her spoken English is also quite good, so the task of communicating, such as hailing a taxi, fell to her.

Switzerland borders many European countries and is the financial center of Europe. German, French, and Italian are official languages, as is the local Romansh language.

Although English is not an official language, it is still a tourist destination, and service industries such as taxis and hotels generally allow for fluent English communication.

The journey only takes about twenty minutes. After all, compared to China, even in Switzerland's largest city, the street scenes can feel somewhat "small" as you wander around.

Of course, many people also see these as architectural style and historical interest.

It was the first time for both girls to visit Zurich, and they found the European street scenes outside the car incredibly fascinating.

Xu Chen was taking a quick look around when he suddenly thought of Jay Chou.

Sure enough, Jay Chou's music videos were all filmed in European neighborhoods like this, and they have a very music video feel to them.

I can already picture him singing as he walked along these streets and alleys.

And walking while striking various cool poses and gestures to the rhythm.

Xu Chen, who was reborn, interfered with Jie Lun's "cause and effect" and took away the "Youlemei" commercial endorsement from him, which is quite interesting when you think about it.

However, the fact that the substantial endorsement fee would end up in the pocket of his "little rich lady" still makes him very happy.

……

The H Hotel in Zurich is a light-colored, square, six-story building, a typical example of Bauhaus architecture.

The three-person room was on the 6th floor, and the two girls naturally shared a room.

After checking in, Xu Chen returned to his room to rest.

The room wasn't big, but it was exquisite and clean.

By drawing back the sheer white curtains, one can see the famous "Rützlünd Stadium" in the distance.

The window was cracked open to let in some air, and I could faintly hear cheers drifting in. I had no idea what kind of competition was taking place...

It was afternoon tea time at the hotel, so Xu Chen took Wu Feifei and Su Rong to the restaurant.

Still curious about the local food, I ordered the legendary "cheese fondue" first.

But when they sat down at the table, all three of them were a little dumbfounded.

It's nothing more than a pot of warm cheese syrup cooking, then you use a small golden fork to skewer a slice of bread, coat it in the cheese syrup, and then stuff it into your mouth.

Ok……

Xu Chen wasn't a big fan of cheese or similar foods, and he wasn't particularly interested in this "cheese fondue."

He imagined Xie Bingran's tastes and thought it best not to take her to eat this.

The local sausages and potato pancakes were pretty good, and Xu Chen ate quite a bit with a glass of white wine.

"Where are you taking us to play later?" Wu Feifei asked.

Xu Chen poured himself another glass of red wine: "Didn't you guys spend a long time researching this on the plane?"

Wu Feifei: "Let's go to the banks of the Limmat River. There are churches and places to shop there."

It looks like a great place to shop!

Xu Chen: "Okay, whatever Miss Wu says!"

Wu Feifei remembered something:
"Didn't you want to bring a gift for Fang Jun's sister? You can pick one over there."

Xu Chen: "Okay!"

……

The Limmat River flows from northwest to southeast through the city center and eventually empties into Lake Zurich.

As dusk approached and the sky began to darken, the three of them arrived at the shore.

The river meanders through the neighborhood like a blue ribbon, shimmering and sparkling in the sunset, reflecting the buildings, bridges, and sky on both banks.

White swans glide on the river, coexisting peacefully with the tour boats and small boats without disturbing each other.

Looking at the exquisite scenery, Xu Chen wished Xie Bingran were by his side right now.

No wonder people always say that Europe is a great place for romance...

Wu Feifei and Su Rong had clearly done some research, and unwittingly acted as "guides" for Xu Chen.

I wonder if what those two girls are saying, based on hearsay, is actually reliable.

"The guild buildings here were all built in the 15th century."

It looks like something out of an oil painting because that's what those paintings depicted back then..."

"Is that the Münster Bridge? I saw in the introduction that it was built in the 1830s, which means it was built during the reign of Emperor Daoguang!"

"The West was already building such magnificent bridges and buildings back then! Those emperors and ministers at the end of the Qing Dynasty were truly infuriating!"

"Look at that! St. Peter's Basilica, that huge bell on top is said to be the largest in all of Europe!"

……

Following Bahnhofstrasse, you'll arrive at Parade Square, one of the most famous squares in Switzerland.

The rows of small buildings on both sides, which look rather "ordinary", are actually famous banks and financial institutions.

"Quick! Let's go to Sprüngli to buy chocolate!" Wu Feifei shouted, grabbing Su Rong and running off first.

Xu Chen followed quietly, without haste.

The Splinterley chocolate shop here is also the largest branch in Zurich.

Upon entering the store, the two little girls' eyes lit up at the sight of all the dreamy and tempting chocolates, and they kept exclaiming "Wow!"

While the two were frantically trying and selecting chocolates, Xu Chen had already chosen an exquisite chocolate gift box.

The gift box contains a total of sixty-four chocolates, each with a different flavor and design.

When I see my "little foodie" tomorrow, I can feed her this first. I'm so happy.

In junior high, Xu Chen often ate Oreos as snacks, and naturally, he would often secretly slip delicious chocolate-flavored cookies to his poor little deskmate...

Xu Chen wandered around the chocolate shop again, thinking that she should not buy this for Fang Jun's sister.

As expected, Wu Feifei shared the same view:

"There's a winery nearby, I'll take you there later!"

……

The winery's storefront was actually in a basement.

On an inconspicuous street corner, there is a low signboard and a small staircase leading downwards.

The storefront is below the river and street level, which is quite a magical experience.

After listening to Wu Feifei's explanation, I learned that this winery is almost a hundred years old. It seems that Miss Wu did her homework.

Upon entering, a rich, mixed aroma of wine fills the air.

The shop owner was a tall, thin French man who, fortunately, could speak some English, so he could communicate with Wu Feifei without any problems.

After browsing around for a while, Xu Chen finally bought a bottle of locally produced whisky from Switzerland.

This single malt whisky called "Santis Snow White No. 9" seems like it might win over Fang Jun's sister.

Wu Feifei also strongly agreed:

"Your God of Wealth will definitely love this bottle of wine!"

Xu Chen: "Huh? When did this become my home?"

Wu Feifei: "Oh...your company."

Xu Chen wandered around the store again and picked out another bottle of local Zurich red wine, which he planned to take back to the hotel and drink himself that evening.

The fermentation of wine relies on microorganisms and is closely related to the local climate, natural environment, and microbial community.

Drinking some local fermented wines or eating some fermented foods wherever you go can also help prevent you from getting sick from the change in environment.

Of course, these were just excuses; I was simply craving alcohol.

……

As we left the winery, we saw two churches in the distance, standing tall amidst the lights of the night.

Xu Chen: "It's a pity it's too late to go into the church."

Wu Feifei: "That's perfect! We can invite Bing-ge to go together tomorrow!"

What a eloquent and emotionally intelligent young lady!

Su Rong said happily, "That's perfect!"

Actually, those churches looked rather eerie and scary, but with Brother Bing around, I wasn't afraid.

Xu Chen: "..."

……

……

Saturday morning, the day of the finals.

Xu Chen strolled into the restaurant and bumped into Su Rong and Wu Feifei.

Wu Feifei was serving milk when she pointed to Su Rong next to her and jokingly said:

"She was so excited that she didn't sleep all night."

Xu Chen: "..."

Su Rong looked slightly embarrassed:
"I don't know why, but I'm really nervous for Bing Ge. I wasn't this nervous when I went to Doha to watch the Asian Games last time."

However, at that time, I didn't actually know Brother Bing yet..."

Western-style breakfasts aren't exactly delicious, but it's still nice to have them occasionally.

As Xu Chen chewed on a piece of buttered bread, he couldn't help but look out the window at the distant "Rertzgrund Stadium".

……

Half an hour later, Xu Chen arrived at the entrance of the sports field with the two little girls.

Of course, there's no need to buy tickets in advance, since Coach Cheng Hong is there.

At the corner of the side door, Xu Chen saw Coach Cheng Hong again, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

Cheng Hong's hair was cut shorter, and her figure seemed to have changed somewhat.

Xu Chen walked over with a smile:

"Coach Cheng, you look like you've lost a lot of weight."

Cheng Hong revealed a hint of helplessness:
"With the preparations for the Olympics underway, the General Administration of Sport has assigned weight management and daily training tasks to the coaching staff, so I had no choice but to lose weight."

Xu Chen: "It can be like this..."

Cheng Hong: "It's a good thing too. It will be easier to train and travel around with Brother Bing in the future!"

Xu Chen rummaged in his bag, took out a box of chocolates he had prepared yesterday, and handed it over with a grin:

"I should have bought something else for Coach Cheng. I'm afraid this will make him gain weight."

Cheng Hong reached out and took it, her face beaming with joy:
"Don't worry! I'll just run a couple more laps!"

Wu Feifei and Su Rong walked over and greeted Coach Cheng Hong.

In fact, Cheng Hong had met Wu Feifei before and knew that both girls were Bing Ge's friends, so she didn't feel any distance from them.

Cheng Hong took out three certificates and handed them over:

"This time it's not an entrance ticket, but a pass to the press area."

There are no assigned seats over there, but there are quite a few places to sit, and the view is actually better there too.

Xu Chen reached out and took it:

"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Cheng!"

Cheng Hong smiled and said, "Just don't disturb the other reporters."

Xu Chen: "Coach Cheng, rest assured, I guarantee it!"

Cheng Hong took the box of chocolates and prepared to turn back first. Xu Chen wanted to ask, "How is Bing-ge's preparation going?" but ultimately didn't say anything.

……

……

Su Rong took the pass:
"Is this the press area? That sounds impressive!"

“The reporters’ area has the best viewing position because they need to shoot footage!” Wu Feifei added.

……

There weren't many people entering at the same time, but just going through security took about ten minutes.

Fortunately, we arrived early and had plenty of time.

Xu Chen glanced at the foreign journalists going through security with him; they all had large bags and lots of equipment, and he understood.

It seems that going through the "press channel" involves stricter security checks.

You could faintly hear cheers and applause coming from the stadium, and you could instantly feel the enthusiastic atmosphere of the competition.

Su Rong pricked up her ears like a little rabbit:

"Is the match about to start?! We need to hurry!"

Xu Chen: "It's still early, everything is done right on time."

Wu Feifei smiled and said, "Don't panic. Other projects should have just finished, probably an awards ceremony or something."

Su Rong: "Okay, okay!"

(End of this chapter)