After leaving the airport, Mu Liuyun's first task was to buy a jacket. Although there were still many people on the street wearing only short sleeves, it was still a bit cold for Mu Liuyun, whose physical condition was average.
Having bought the coat, Mu Liuyun didn't linger in the city called Shangjing, but instead immediately began searching for ways to get to Mohe.
Although she had been neighbors with Sister Wang for two years and had a good relationship with her, Mu Liuyun had never actually saved Sister Wang's contact information.
After all, for Sister Wang, she probably didn't want to have this period of her life in Jincheng etched into her mind.
Next, Mu Liuyun first took a train, then a bus, and finally arrived in Mohe a day later.
The temperature in Beijing was already quite low, but it was even more extreme in Mohe. Despite it being summer, Mu Liuyun felt like it was winter, and she had put on the down jacket that she had prepared for winter.
After getting off the bus, Mu Liuyun frowned as she looked around at the less-than-developed surroundings: "How am I supposed to find Sister Wang?"
Although the main purpose of this trip was to avoid former friends and family, Mu Liuyun had made a promise to Sister Wang that she would visit her in Northeast China, so she naturally wouldn't break her promise.
Fortunately, although the temperature here is very low, the people are very warm. Whenever someone sees Mu Liuyun walking alone on the street, they will come up and ask, "Little girl, are you traveling alone?"
"...Could you tell me what lies north of Mohe?"
"Little girl, this is the northernmost part of China. Further north is the land of the polar bear."
Mu Liuyun was speechless for a moment. Sister Wang had only told him about the area north of Mohe. Surely Sister Wang couldn't actually be from the Arctic Bear Country, could she?
How can he keep his promise then?
"You must be talking about Beiji Town, which is the northernmost town in Mohe."
"I see, thank you."
With the help of kind passersby, Mu Liuyun boarded the bus again.
On the bus, Mu Liuyun watched as the buildings along the road became fewer and fewer, and the farmland on both sides became more and more, and she knew that she was about to arrive at her destination.
As the night passed and the bus came to a stop, Mu Liuyun stepped off. A fresh scent mixed with the stench of feces wafted towards her.
Although it doesn't smell pleasant, it gives people a wonderfully refreshing feeling.
"Hmm, I remember Sister Wang saying she wanted to open a small shop. It should be easy to find, right?"
Mu Liuyun had almost given up on finding Sister Wang, but after actually arriving in Beiji Town, she felt that she could do it again.
After all, this place really isn't very big.
It was morning, and a crowd had gathered not far ahead, as if a morning market was being held.
Mu Liuyun followed the crowd towards the more populated area. Along the way, many people continued to stare at him, and Mu Liuyun even overheard some older women discussing him.
"When did such a beautiful person come to our area?"
"Hey, you don't understand, do you? This guy is obviously a celebrity. He might be filming a movie here!"
Listening to the discussions of the pedestrians around her, Mu Liuyun lowered her hat, her cheeks slightly flushed.
Although Mu Liuyun had gotten used to this kind of thing when she was in Jincheng, her mindset changed after leaving Jincheng. She was still a little shy about being treated like this in other places.
He could only walk a few steps quickly, and once there were more people around, fewer people would pay attention to him.
As Mu Liuyun entered the morning market, her eyes sparkled as she curiously looked at everything around her.
He had grown up by Old Man Mu's side in this life, and he had never been to a morning market like this before.
Besides the steamed buns and fried dough sticks that are common throughout the country, there are many other things that Mu Liuyun has never tried before, such as rose-flavored fried cakes, oil tea, grilled cold noodles, and sauerkraut pies. Seeing all these things made Mu Liuyun feel a little dizzy from the carbs, so she quickly went up and bought some.
"Boss, how much are these wood ear mushrooms?"
"Seven yuan, young lady, these are all freshly dried."
"Okay, I'll take another look."
Mu Liuyun looked at the black fungus with a touch of reluctance. Back in Jincheng, he couldn't buy such good fungus.
It's a pity he doesn't live here. Let's find Sister Wang first and then see whether to rent or buy a place.
Anyway, when Mu Liuyun was watching videos before, she saw that the housing prices here were not high.
"Boss, how much is this?"
"Boss, how much is that?"
Almost whenever Mu Liuyun saw something that interested him, he would go up and ask about the price. However, after asking around for half of the morning market, he only had a little more food in his hands, nothing else.
After walking a few more steps, Mu Liuyun saw a large oil pot set up in front of her. One by one, yellow semi-circular objects were thrown into the pot and fried until they were golden brown before being taken out.
"Are those fried silkworm pupae?!"
Mu Liuyun suddenly became excited. A food enthusiast, he had never tried this kind of insect delicacy before. He had heard about fried silkworm pupae from Northeast China a long time ago, and now he finally had the chance to try it.
He hopped and skipped to the stall, pointing at the silkworm pupae in the pot.
"Boss! How much are the fried silkworm pupae?"
"Twelve portions, want one? Hmm? Xiaoyun!"
Hearing the familiar voice, Mu Liuyun shifted her gaze from the silkworm cocoon to the boss.
The owner was wearing a simple cotton-padded coat and thick earmuffs, looking like an ordinary local.
But upon seeing her face, Mu Liuyun exclaimed in surprise, "Sister Wang!"
Although Sister Wang wasn't wearing makeup, Mu Liuyun, being her neighbor, was already used to seeing her without makeup, so she recognized her at a glance.
However, when she was in Jincheng, Sister Wang dressed very fashionably, even somewhat revealingly, unlike how she looks so simple and honest now.
"Xiaoyun, it really is you! What brings you here!"
Sister Wang's expression was a mixture of surprise, joy, and bewilderment.
Although I told Xiaoyun before I left that she must come and see me when she comes to Northeast China, it can't be that soon!
She's only been gone a week, how come she's back already?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com