Unlike modern suitcases, the Cheng family's suitcases have non-retractable handles, and the bottom only has two wheels on the handle side, while the other side has small wooden feet for the suitcase to stand upright.
Considering that roads in ancient times were mostly uneven, this rattan and bamboo trolley case is actually equipped with a carrying strap. When the road is difficult to walk on, you can carry it on your back, and when you get tired of carrying it, you can pull it along. It's quite user-friendly.
Cheng Yan had already received instructions from his daughter and had memorized what to say if anyone asked him along the way. He just didn't expect to encounter someone asking him questions as soon as he boarded the ship.
"Sir, this box is called a rattan and bamboo rolling box. It can be pulled or carried on your back. It is a new product from Cheng Family Furniture Shop."
After calmly reciting his lines, Cheng Yan even took out a "business card" for Cheng Family Furniture Shop and handed it to the person.
After the other party accepted the business card, he continued reciting his lines: "We have many different styles of suitcases, and the size, color, and materials can all be changed. We also accept private customization from customers. If this gentleman is interested, he can come to the address on the business card to find us."
After listening, the silk merchant raised an eyebrow, glanced at the Cheng family members a few times, and then simply said, "That's interesting," before closing the door. However, since they had accepted the business card, it meant that there was still a possibility of future cooperation.
Cheng Ruyi wasn't in a hurry. The main purpose of this trip was sightseeing. She just wanted to show her family more of the scenery and broaden their horizons. She also wanted to see what the situation was like in the prefectural city. As for the business, whether it would be successful or not was up to her. She wasn't in a rush.
The passenger ship departs promptly at Chenshi (7-9 AM) and will not dock midway, arriving at Qionglin Wharf at Shenshi (3-5 PM) in the afternoon.
Because of the lack of rainfall during this period, the water level of the Jinshui River has dropped somewhat, making the river channel more gentle. The large passenger boat sails in the middle of the river, with green mountains and trees on both banks and a gentle breeze, making it quite comfortable.
After sailing for a while, Cheng Ruyi saw that no one was seasick, so she took out the tea and food she had prepared and got up early to set off. No one had eaten breakfast yet!
Besides Cheng Yunping and Lin Xiaoman pushing the double-decker stroller together, Cheng Yanhe, Xu Cui, and Cheng Ruyi each carried a suitcase.
The rolling suitcases are about the size of a modern 24-inch suitcase. The three suitcases contain everyone's clothes and some daily necessities, while the bottom of the stroller contains children's supplies, tea, and food.
Cheng Ruyi had extensive travel experience in modern times, so she prepared quite a lot of things. In addition, she had a Qiankun bag, in which she had packed the most important and life-saving items beforehand.
The journey was incredibly smooth. Everyone ate, enjoyed the scenery, and chatted, and time flew by. It felt like we hadn't had enough time to experience everything, and the city gates of the prefecture were already right in front of us.
Qionglin City has two docks, one inside and one outside. Large ships can only dock at the outer dock. Fortunately, the dock is not far from the city gate. Cheng Ruyi can see the majestic city wall in front of her from the dock.
As the group walked along the streets of the prefectural city and saw streets twice as wide as those in Huai Shan County, two- or three-story buildings lining the streets, and all sorts of shops with dazzling array of goods, they slowly began to have a real sense that they had really arrived in the prefectural city!
Compared to the surprise of others, Cheng Yan and Cheng Ruyi remained the most composed.
Cheng Yan had visited several times many years ago. Although there was some novelty in his eyes, he felt more nostalgia and emotion.
As for Cheng Ruyi, everything was pretty much as she had imagined. In addition, she had visited many ancient cities in modern times, so although Qionglin was also very lively, it was not enough to surprise her.
"Let's settle into the inn first, then go out for a stroll, and then have dinner at Baizhenlou tonight, okay?"
As a woman with a science and engineering background, she likes to plan her trips in advance, especially now that she's traveling with her whole family, including both the elderly and the young, so comfort and safety are the most important things.
The Cheng family knew nothing about the prefectural city, so they naturally followed her arrangements very obediently. When Cheng Yan heard about Baizhenlou, he instinctively wanted to say that it was too expensive, but then he suddenly thought of the money that Ruyi had earned and fell silent.
So the whole family walked in a grand procession through the streets of Qionglin City. Their novel-designed trunks and exquisite baby carriages stole the show. By the time they successfully checked into the inn, they had already handed out dozens of business cards.
Yunlai Inn is one of the most famous inns in the city. Although it is not in the most central area of the city, the price is relatively affordable. The key point is that the area is very large and there is an independent courtyard available for long-term rental. Cheng Ruyi chose this inn because she liked the courtyard.
Unfortunately, they found out upon arrival that the independent courtyard was only available for long-term rental. Fortunately, the other guest rooms at the inn were quite nice, so they ended up booking two adjacent superior suites that could be combined. Each suite had two bedrooms, and the two together were just enough to accommodate the entire Cheng family, allowing them to look after each other. The price was also cheaper than the courtyard.
After everyone was settled and rested for a while, Lin Xiaoman and Cheng Yunping took the opportunity to change Cheng Mande's diapers and feed him. After the baby was full and fell asleep, the Cheng family set off to find food.
The colorful clouds and the setting sun hung low over the city walls, and the streets were brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, creating a lively atmosphere.
Unlike Baizhenlou in Huaishan County, this one in Fucheng is the original store with a history of several hundred years. It is the foundation and face of the Gu family. Not only does it occupy the best location in the center of Fucheng, but its area is also frighteningly large, with pavilions, towers, bridges and streams everywhere, making it a large garden-style restaurant.
Even Cheng Ruyi felt her eyes were opened. After all, no matter how much they try to imitate the ancient style, they can't replicate the true charm. Moreover, gardens and historical sites with even a little historical value have long been protected. How could they allow others to operate restaurants and damage the environment inside?
The Cheng family followed the servant through several garden corridors and then stopped in front of a simple and elegant three-story building. A middle-aged man dressed in a fine cotton long gown stood at the door. Upon seeing Cheng Ruyi, he gracefully stepped forward to greet her.
"Madam Cheng, I am the second manager of Baizhenlou, and I have been waiting for you for quite some time!"
"Second... Manager?" Cheng Ruyi asked, somewhat puzzled. "How do you know me? Have we met before?"
The reason she chose the most expensive and luxurious Baizhenlou restaurant this time was simply to broaden her family's horizons; she had no other ulterior motives. Why would the Gu family be so suspicious of that? Surely not?
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