Chapter 235 Walking along Central Avenue

It was almost nine o'clock in the evening when they finished their meal. Song Tang declined the invitation from Zhao Zihong's parents to visit them at home.

"Uncle and aunt, it's already past nine o'clock. It's too late so I won't bother you anymore. I'll come to your house another day."

After listening to Song Tang's words, Zhao's father and mother had no choice but to give up. It was indeed a little late. Besides, the children had just returned today, so it was reasonable for them to go back and have a good rest at night.

"Tangtang, let's contact each other tomorrow and I'll take you to play in Ice City." Zhao Zihong said to Song Tang at the door.

"Okay, okay. I'll contact you tomorrow." Song Tang agreed happily.

The next morning, after Song Tang finished talking on the phone with Zhao Zihong, he decided to go out with Qiongying alone. There were always a lot of people following him, making it uncomfortable for him to play.

"Sister Zhou, Sister Qiongying can just follow me. You guys can go out and play by yourselves if you want to." After saying this, Song Tang really left with Qiongying.

Seeing Song Tang taking Qiongying away, the others had no choice but to give up. Zhao Qi and Zhao Rui pulled Zhou Jing to go shopping together.

When I went out, I found that Song Tang and Qiongying only drove away an Audi A6L, and left behind the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Zhou Jing smiled bitterly. The young lady now has an idea. But looking back, not only Zhao Qi and Zhao Rui, but also Wei Wu and the other two followed out. There was no other way. The Rolls-Royce had to be driven, otherwise it would not be able to accommodate so many people.

However, Zhou Jing has become accustomed to this kind of scene with her young lady. Long before, it was always Song Tang who drove the chopped pepper fish head, while she drove a Rolls-Royce or Lexus.

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Qiongying drove the car and Song Tang sat in the back seat.

If she was alone, she would have sat in the front passenger seat, as she didn't like the feeling of sitting in the back seat. But she had to answer Zhao Zihong's call later, so she couldn't leave Zhao Zihong sitting in the back seat alone.

Qiongying and other bodyguards drove fast and steadily. Soon Song Tang picked up Zhao Zihong. As for Zhao's father and mother, they had already gone to their own restaurant early to work.

"Let's go, let's go to Central Street first. We must go to Central Street when we come to Ice City."

Zhao Zihong made the decision, Song Tang followed, and Qiongying just drove.

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At the end of Central Avenue, Song Tang and the other two stood looking at the famous tourist street in front of them.

Even though the temperature is very low and the weather is cold, there are still many pedestrians and tourists on this street. Their faces are all red, and I don’t know if they are cold or tired.

Song Tang and Zhao Zihong looked at each other, then walked into the big iron gate of Central Avenue together and stepped into this bustling street known as the first pedestrian street in Asia.

Seeing Song Tang looking around curiously, Zhao Zihong smiled and said, "Do you feel that the architectural style here is different from that in China?"

Song Tang nodded curiously, and Zhao Zihong continued, "This is a century-old street. There are 71 European-style buildings on the entire street, and 13 of them have become protected buildings."

The two of them took photos as they walked along with their mobile phones, leaving images in many places.

Arriving at Xiaoke Courtyard, Song Tang and his companion walked on the uneven breadstone floor and followed the crowd into this famous check-in spot.

"This courtyard was the residence of the Russian engineer Shock, the designer of this Central Avenue."

Listening to Zhao Zihong slowly telling him about the past of this place, Song Tang walked through this long corridor full of history, as if he was strolling in the ice city a hundred years ago.

When they arrived at the door of the Madiel Hotel, Song Tang asked Zhao Zihong in confusion: "Isn't Madiel a popsicle? Is this Madiel Hotel related to it?"

Zhao Zihong put her hand on Song Tang's shoulder and pointed to her with a smile.

"Isn't that right? Did you see the group of people gathered next to the hotel downstairs? They are Madiel Popsicle. Do you think they are related?"

"Do you know what Madiel means?" Zhao Zihong asked mysteriously, pointing at the gate of Madiel Hotel.

Song Tang looked at the big words above the hotel gate with a puzzled look on his face. Below the five big words "Madiel Hotel", there was a string of letters.

"MODERN, Modern?" Song Tang tried to read it phonetically, then looked at Zhao Zihong with a little disbelief.

"That's right, it means modern. Isn't it amazing? When I first learned about this, I also found it incredible that Madiel and modern are actually related. I have to say that people in the past had a way of transliterating the words."

Zhao Zihong said with a smile, then she took Song Tang in her arms and walked towards Madiel Popsicles while continuing to explain to Song Tang.

"Don't be fooled by the small size of the Madiel Hotel. It was built in 1906, but it has a history of more than a hundred years."

"Guo Moruo, Mei Lanfang, and even Puyi have lived here. Soong Ching Ling also lived here when she came to Ice City. How about that? Awesome, right?"

Song Tang nodded repeatedly. So many celebrities have lived here, so this place must be quite amazing.

After chatting for a while, it was their turn to queue up to buy Madiel popsicles. They each ordered a popsicle. Just as Song Tang was about to get out of the crowd, Zhao Zihong held her back.

"Wait, we also need to buy some yogurt. The yogurt from Madiel is also good. Buy some and try it to see if you can get used to it."

Well, I have only heard of Madiel popsicles, but never thought that it also has yogurt.

The two of them were holding popsicles and yogurt in the cold weather, shivering as they ate. Song Tang felt that he was really very brave now.

When leaving here, Zhao Zihong pointed to a balcony above and said to Song Tang: "There are Russian actors performing songs and dances every night. It is also a popular check-in spot for Internet celebrities."

Unfortunately, it's daytime now, so they probably won't be able to see it.

"At lunch time later, we can try the Huamei Western Restaurant across from the Madiel Hotel. It's known as one of the four largest Western restaurants."

Hearing this, Song Tang looked back as he walked towards the direction opposite the Madiel Hotel. He could try it later.

Although she has never been very fond of Western food, when traveling, isn't it important to keep trying new things? No matter how expensive or cheap it is, or whether she is used to it or not, she will just try it first.

As they walked, Zhao Zihong pointed ahead and said, "Do you want to go over and take a picture? The Matsuura Trading Company building is the largest single Baroque building on Central Avenue."

Song Tang looked in the direction Zhao Zihong pointed and saw a corner building standing there at the intersection. It had elegant colors and a unique style. Many tourists were taking photos and checking in in front of the building.

"Yes, let's hurry." Song Tang finished the remaining popsicles and yogurt in a few bites, pulled Zhao Zihong and prepared to go over.

Unexpectedly, I ate the popsicle in such a hurry that after taking such a big bite, my brain instantly felt numb and my head started to hurt.

When Zhao Zihong saw Song Tang like this, she knew what was wrong with her. She helped her rub her temples while teasing her.

"You better take it easy. Even a grown man can't handle such a big mouthful of ice."

Song Tang wanted to cry but had no tears, while Zhao Zihong was laughing happily.