Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Spending Money Day 29
Liu Yuefei went to Chengdu for a simple reason: it was a spur of the moment decision.
Last night, she sent the building blocks she had assembled to the dormitory group, which received a lot of admiration. Lin Feiran then sent photos of her trip to Chengdu.
Lin Feiran, who was traveling around China, had already arrived in Chengdu. She immediately tried Bobo Chicken and Spicy Rabbit Head. These two delicacies were so delicious she couldn't stop eating them.
She posted a flurry of pictures of Chengdu delicacies in the group chat, making Liu Yue's mouth water. Just after ten o'clock, she won 100,000 yuan in a lottery, so she decided to take Sang Yu to Chengdu to meet Lin Feiran for some fun.
Liu Yue asked Sang Yu for her ID number and she would buy her a business class ticket. Sang Yu said that she could do this little thing.
She asked, "Do you have a membership with any airline?"
"I don't have one." Liu Yue shook her head. She seldom took flights and had previously bought tickets on third-party platforms.
Since we're all flying business class, wide-body aircraft are definitely more comfortable. Business class on narrow-body aircraft is just a big bench, and the experience is vastly different.
There are not many wide-body aircraft flying from Shenzhen to Chengdu. After screening, Sang Yu prepared to book an Air China ticket for Liu Yue that departs at noon.
Sang Yu asked her: "Full price or discount?"
Liu Yue humbly asked, "Is there any difference? Would the full price experience be better?"
"There's no difference in service, but full-fare tickets earn you more miles and points. If you're always flying Air China in the future, you might consider full-fare tickets, which will help you upgrade faster."
Sang Yu: "Also, if your air ticket can be reimbursed through your parents' company..."
Where could Liu Yue go to get reimbursed? She had never even met her parents.
"A discount," she said. "I can't get it, and I won't necessarily only fly Air China in the future. I'll take whichever flight is more convenient."
Although the system pays for it, Liu Yue still tries to save money where she can, after all, the money can be spent on other things.
Sang Yu replied OK, she placed the order, and sent the payment link to Liu Yue.
She then asked whether she should buy her return ticket now or spend a few days in Chengdu first. Whether she had a specific itinerary would also affect her subsequent hotel booking plans.
Well... Liu Yue thought, the discounted business class ticket is very cheap, including the aircraft construction and fuel, it is only more than two thousand, and the total cost for the two of them is no more than five thousand, which is within her daily minimum task amount.
"Let's play first." Liu Yue answered without much hesitation.
It was the weekend when she went to the driving school to register, and her student information had not yet been reviewed by the vehicle management office. Once the review was passed and she had an appointment for the first part of the test, it would not be too late for her to come back.
Liu Yue completely handed over the matter of booking the hotel to Sang Yu. After she played the game for a while, Sang Yu told her that the hotel had been booked.
She booked a luxury apartment suite with two beds at the Boshe Hotel in Chengdu, which cost 24,000+ yuan for three nights, equivalent to more than 8,000 yuan per night.
Liu Yue had never stayed in such an expensive hotel, nor had she flown business class. She had been looking forward to this trip since the night before.
She didn't have to worry about anything; the nanny would pack her luggage and check her documents. Sang Yu had booked a car in advance. She was very familiar with Terminal 3. After checking in online, she was taken directly through the VIP security check channel to the Zunpeng Pavilion lounge.
Everything is so smooth and easy, no need to queue, no need to wait, no crowds and noise, only spacious and comfortable seats in the lounge, and the relaxation of taking a nap with your eyes closed.
By the way, the beef noodles here are quite delicious.
No wonder rich people are always so stable, because with money everywhere, life is free of worries!
Although business class passengers have priority boarding and have a separate channel, there is only one entrance to the jet bridge, so it is essentially queue-jumping.
Liu Yue thought the process would be awkward, after all, she had to go in in front of other people... But it was actually quite smooth. When she got there, the staff naturally turned around and processed her procedures first.
This series of actions was done in one go, and Liu Yue's biggest feeling at the moment was that she felt nothing.
Enjoying things first and letting others wait for you turns out to be a daily routine that is as natural as breathing.
Liu Yue savored this feeling subtly. After getting on the plane, she found her seat and sat down.
The business class seats are very wide and the distance between front and back is comfortable. Although the 2-2-2 bunk seat layout is often criticized for lack of privacy, it is really comfortable.
Sang Yu helped Liu Yue adjust the seat, and Liu Yue discovered that it was possible to lie down flat! She could even lie down and have a comfortable sleep!
Although business class doesn't mean you'll arrive faster, comfort is just as important. As Liu Yue leaned back in her seat, she realized it would be difficult for her to buy an economy class ticket again. It's so hard to go from extravagant to frugal.
When she was sitting in economy class before, she had to wait a long time for the flight attendant to come and ask about drinks, but in business class, as soon as she sat down, someone brought her a hot towel to wipe her hands, served her a drink, and immediately arranged a blanket for her.
Liu Yue suddenly got excited and said to Sang Yu, "Why don't we take the high-speed train back home? I haven't tried the business class seat on the high-speed train yet."
Sang Yu:......
Sang Yu reminded her: "It only takes more than two hours to fly from Shenzhen to Chengdu, but it takes eight hours to take the high-speed rail from Chengdu back to Shenzhen."
Ah, is the difference so big?
Liu Yue opened the map and found that Shenzhen and Chengdu were indeed very far apart, with two provinces in between.
Since she could take the high-speed rail to other cities, Liu Yue gave up the idea.
After takeoff, Liu Yue prepared to lie down and sleep, but she was very interested in the legendary business class meals.
It was almost midnight when they took off, and the flight attendant quickly arrived to serve the meal. Liu Yue chose the curry beef rice, which was filled with large chunks of beef, with almost no carrots or potatoes.
She tried some and it wasn't terrible, but it wasn't delicious either. It was about the same quality as in a school cafeteria.
The set meal also comes with seasonal fruits - actually the commonly eaten cantaloupe, watermelon and dragon fruit, and the cold dishes are shrimp and cucumber.
The desserts were very perfunctory. Not only were they small breads, but they were placed directly in the packaging bag... Liu Yue had thought that the bread in business class would at least be toasted, or even microwaved.
As expected, possession is the best way to dispel enchantment. If Liu Yue had known she would have to eat this, she would have simply fallen asleep and eaten more beef noodles in the lounge.
She complained to Sang Yu in a low voice, and Sang Yu told her that business class was basically like this, and the particularly good meals were usually in first class, and depended on the airline.
Although some people call business class first class, true first class is basically only available on international routes.
If Liu Yue wants to experience top-notch in-flight service, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are both good choices. These two airlines have already been competing fiercely in first-class service, and reclining seats are no longer a big deal, they even provide real beds.
Wow, that sounds interesting.
Liu Yue added this to her spending plan, but she still felt a little regretful that there was no real first-class cabin on domestic routes.
Sang Yu thought for a moment and said, "If you feel that business class is not comfortable enough, you can consider chartering a plane next time you travel."
The charter flight price was not as expensive as Liu Yue had imagined. For domestic routes, it could be done for less than 200,000 yuan. If you make an appointment in advance or catch a special offer, it could be negotiated for around 100,000 yuan.
This is the price for the entire flight, but it's even cheaper if you share a seat. Shared seats on smaller aircraft are also more comfortable than regular business class, and you can even bring your pet on board if you agree with other passengers.
Liu Yue took note thoughtfully, but this needed to be considered based on the system dial.
Although the business class meals are average, the comfort level is sufficient. Most importantly, it is cheap and cost-effective, costing only over 2,000 yuan.
After the plane landed, Liu Yue wrapped her coat tightly around her body and felt the coldness of Chengdu firsthand.
After all, it's late January now, and Chengdu even snowed a few days ago. Although the temperature has warmed up now, it's still much colder than Shenzhen.
Fortunately, before boarding the plane, Sang Yu took her to GI to buy a coat... Fortunately, she didn't need to feel the outdoor temperature for long, and Sang Yu quickly took her to the booked online taxi.
The special car stopped at the entrance of the hotel lobby. Liu Yue moved from the car to the room. No matter how cold the wind in Chengdu was, it could not reach her.
Staying indoors is the secret to fashionable winter dressing for the rich.
Sang Yu checked in at the front desk and was pleasantly surprised to get an upgraded room type - the suite he booked yesterday had a king-size bed and a single bed, while the suite he got today had a king-size bed and two single beds.
Of course, the overall space of the suite will be larger.
"Then ask Feiran to come and live with us."
Liu Yue lowered her head and sent a message to her roommate: "There are three beds here. It would be a waste not to sleep here. This place seems to be quite close to her hotel."
Sang Yu nodded. This was also a factor she took into consideration when choosing the hotel, so that it would be convenient for everyone to go out and play together.
Lin Feiran went to see the giant pandas today and would not be able to meet up with them until the evening. Liu Yue and Sang Yu took the elevator upstairs first.
The hotel, which costs 8,000 yuan a night, exudes a sense of luxury. The first thing you see upon entering is the living room. Besides sofas and a dining table, this common area also has a small kitchen, fully equipped with pots, pans, knives, kitchen utensils, an oven, and a steamer.
This... probably takes into account the needs of guests who want to cook by themselves, or do rich people always bring chefs when they travel?
There were three cans of welcome candies on the coffee table, soda and beer in the minibar in the refrigerator, and a toiletries bag in the bathroom. Liu Yue didn't look at it carefully.
She took off her coat and lay down on the large bed. The suite was a two-bedroom design, and the TV screens in both bedrooms were average. Liu Yue had expected such a luxury hotel to have larger TV screens.
However, this bedroom has great lighting and scenery. You can see Taikoo Li from the window, and it is just a few steps away.
Liu Yue checked the progress of her tasks - the air ticket cost 4,780 yuan, the discounted hotel price was 24,709 yuan, and the GI coat cost 37,000 yuan. She still had to spend 33,511 yuan today.
From this point of view, being close to Taikoo Li is a good thing. At least it is very convenient when you want to spend money.
Today's flight was a bit bumpy, and Liu Yue didn't get much sleep on the plane. She didn't have any plans for the trip, so she just wanted to have fun.
So, now that she was sleepy, she put on an eye mask and went to sleep. As for traveling or something... let's talk about it after she woke up.
Liu Yue slept until five in the afternoon. When she woke up, her suitcase of clothes had been hung in the closet, her electronic devices were fully charged, and the air in the suite had become fresher. The fake flowers she had complained about upon entering the room were now in a vase filled with fresh, tender flowers.
Without even thinking about it, Liu Yue knew who deserved the credit.
She went over to hug Sang Yu, and Sang Yu also tidied up her messy hair.
"Are you hungry?" Sang Yu asked her, "What do you want to eat for dinner?"
"Let's wait for Feiran to come back. She said she would take us to eat the Bobo Chicken restaurant we had yesterday."
Liu Yue yawned: "Where is she?"
Lin Feiran replied in the group, saying that she was waiting for the bus to take the subway.
Oh my god, that sounds like it's going to take forever.
Liu Yue asked her to send a location, and Lin Feiran thought they wanted to estimate the time, but unexpectedly, a minute later, Sang Yu sent a screenshot of the taxi page.
"Don't wait for the bus. I've called a car for you. Remember to look at the license plate number."
Lin Feiran:!!!
She didn't stand there for long before the car arrived, and it was a BMW.
Lin Feiran sat in the spacious and comfortable back seat, still a little dazed for a moment.
Once she arrived at the hotel and entered the suite, her mouth opened even wider.
What a huge suite! The living room alone feels as big as two of her hotel rooms!
The bedroom here is ridiculously large, and there's even a dedicated study! The toilet in the bathroom is smart, and the bathtub is bigger than the one in her house!
When Liu Yue passed by, Lin Feiran rushed over and excitedly held her hand.
"Yueyue, I knew you were my good sister. You will never forget me even if you become rich."
Liu Yue nodded modestly and asked if she needed to rest for a while. If not, they should go eat quickly because she was hungry.
Lin Feiran had nothing to rest for. If she had squeezed into the bus or subway, she might have been tired, but she came here by car. She went to the bathroom and then took Liu Yue and Sang Yu out.
The location of this Bobo Chicken is easy to find, very close to the hotel, and the decoration environment is also nice.
Lin Feiran had been here yesterday, so he was familiar with the place and even shared some tips with them.
"We'll fill two plates and order two flavors: red oil with meat dishes, and Sichuan pepper with vegetables and soy products. Don't take too many skewers. Their sweet-skinned duck and egg cakes are delicious, and they have other Leshan snacks. Let's see what you want to eat later."
Liu Yue nodded. She loved eating beef. Beef was the most popular item she picked in the vegetable selection area, followed by tripe and pork throat. These were her favorite dishes when eating hot pot.
The price here is calculated by the stick, but each stick of tripe only has a little bit, so Liu Yue grabbed a big handful and almost emptied the basket.
Liu Yue didn't consider the price at all - with the appetite of the three of them, even if they died of stuffing here, it was impossible for them to spend more than 30,000 yuan at Bobo Chicken.
She chose her dishes and went to wait for them to be eaten. Lin Feiran excitedly shared the photos of giant pandas she took today.
The base opened at 7:30 in the morning, and she lined up at the door at 6:00. Liu Yue still thought she was early, but Lin Feiran showed her the photos taken at around 7:00, and there was already a very long line outside.
"This is what it's like to see a top female star," Lin Feiran said. "I ran over there as soon as I walked in. Each group of tourists can only see the pandas for three minutes. I was lucky today because the pandas were outside when I went. Otherwise, I would have had to queue up again to see them."
Liu Yue was stunned when she heard this. Queuing for an hour and a half, just to watch for three minutes?
She thought it was too tiring, but Lin Feiran thought it was okay. She was full of energy, loved pandas, and she had queued up overnight before chasing stars, so two hours in advance was nothing to her. Compared to the time she had to wait for offline star-chasing, it was even relatively short.
"The love of a star-chasing girl is truly magnificent." Liu Yue sighed, "I've been made to wait this long. I definitely won't be able to get it."
She had just been to Chimelong not long ago and watched the giant panda eating show for a long time. In addition, the waiting time there was too long, which led to Liu Yue not being very enthusiastic about the panda base.
Lin Feiran: "Then do you want to go to the Wuhou Temple with me tomorrow? We can also take a walk around Jinli Street."
Wuhou Temple is the place to commemorate Zhuge Liang.
Anyone who has been to high school knows how to recite "The Model Teachers' Rites." Liu Yue can even recite it now. Since she didn't have a clear travel destination, she simply followed Lin Feiran's route.
She nodded, and Lin Feiran looked at Sang Yu again.
Sang Yu: "Now she is the boss and I am the assistant. I listen to her."
Lin Feiran was a little curious: "What does an assistant do?"
"Eat and play together, and solve some small problems in life."
"It's more than just a small matter." Liu Yue took a sip of her drink. "Sang Yu is amazing. She can do anything! I think your salary is a bit low. How about a raise?"
Sang Yu smiled and said, "It's okay. I'm still eating and drinking with you, aren't I?"
Liu Yue thought that these were two different things, but since Lin Feiran was present today, it was not convenient for her to talk to Sang Yu directly about salary. She decided to wait until they were alone to talk about it.
She took out her phone, scanned the code, added a few servings of ice jelly, and said to Lin Feiran, "Add whatever you want. It's my treat today."
Lin Feiran was a little embarrassed: "Oh... you let me stay in a luxury hotel, this meal should be my treat."
She originally thought that since she couldn't check out today, she might as well stay in the hotel she booked tonight and come back tomorrow, but she just tried lying on the bed and it was really comfortable.
At that moment, Lin Feiran really wanted to ask for the link to the same mattress and bedding - although she might not be able to afford it.
"It's okay. I'll treat you."
Liu Yue still has more than 30,000 tasks to complete. I'll spend as much as I can now. If I can't spend it all, I'll buy gold lucky beads online.
Lin Feiran wanted to fight for it, but Sang Yu said from the side, "Don't be polite. The meal we had tonight is not even enough to buy a hairpin for her head. She is a big spender, so we can rip her off as much as we want."
"This hairpin certainly doesn't look cheap."
Lin Feiran glanced at the hairpin on Liu Yue's head: "It costs several hundred yuan. Although I can't afford it, I understand. After all, it looks good."
Uh, this...
Liu Yue lowered her head and said nothing. Sang Yu smiled and said, "What are you thinking about? This hairpin costs over 4,000 yuan. I'm talking about the small one."
Small? Lin Feiran didn't understand. Didn't Liu Yue only have one hairpin?
She opened her eyes wide and looked carefully, and found that Liu Yue had braided hair on her head, dotted with several small hairpins.
"...How many hundred dollars are these?"
"No, this one's five hundred dollars."
Lin Feiran: ...
Lin Feiran decisively took out his phone and scanned the code: "Today I want to compete with you, a rich man. Why is there no function to sort the menu by price? Damn it, I shouldn't have brought you to eat Bobo Chicken. It's too cheap for you. We should have eaten king crab!"
The key point is that Liu Yue actually asked her, "Where can I find king crabs? Can they cost over ten thousand per person? If they're too cheap, forget it. It's not worth the trip right now."
If she could finish today's task in one meal, it would save her trouble.
Lin Feiran: ???
It's so weird. How come this woman's words make people hate her so much, yet at the same time want to fall in love with her?
The Bobo Chicken was already cooked, and the waiter served it quickly. The red oil looked very appetizing, and Liu Yue thought it would be spicy, but it was actually a little sweet.
The Sichuan peppercorn soup base is sour and spicy, with a hint of numbing, and relatively refreshing. Liu Yue ordered a lot of tripe with red oil, but she ate the most of the Sichuan peppercorns. Soy products can absorb the soup very well, and when you bite it, it splashes in your mouth, which is sour, spicy and refreshing.
Even though Lin Feiran boasted that he would bankrupt Liu Yue, they only spent 361 yuan tonight, and Liu Yue still had to spend 33,150 yuan.
Alas, where should I spend this money... Liu Yue looked at Lin Feiran and asked her what her plans were for the evening.
"I want to buy some Hanfu to wear when I go to the Wuhou Temple tomorrow. I'm worried the quality of the ones I rent might not be good, or that they've been worn by many people."
Lin Feiran touched his bulging belly and said, "Do you want to buy some? I know where there's a physical store."
Liu Yue had never bought it before, so after Lin Feiran mentioned it, she was quite interested.
She had previously thought Lin Feiran was just visiting a scenic spot, but she hadn't expected her to take this matter so seriously. As a companion, Liu Yue felt she should also have a sense of ceremony.
The group took a taxi to a physical Hanfu store. None of the three of them had bought any before, so Sang Yu did a lot of research on the way.
Lin Feiran wanted to buy the Warring States robe the most, and Liu Yue was also attracted by it. After entering the store, Lin Feiran asked the clerk directly.
They were lucky, as the store happened to have a Warring States robe in stock. However, it was not a restored style, but a modified straight-hem robe without a train.
This one comes in two colors. Lin Feiran picked red, and Liu Yue picked blue. Sang Yu also picked out inner wear for them. Before entering the fitting room, Liu Yue asked Sang Yu if she wanted to buy any, and if so, she could give her a few sets.
Sang Yu shook his head: "Thank you, but I have no interest in Hanfu, so forget it."
Okay, Liu Yue went in to try on clothes by herself.
The straight-hem dress was not easy to put on. Liu Yue spent a long time studying the various pieces of clothing. Only the suspenders and petticoat were easy to put on. When it came to the straight-hem dress, she was at a loss. In the end, it was Sang Yu who came in to help her adjust the sleeves and laces.
This dress was difficult to put on, but the effect was truly beautiful. Liu Yue looked in the floor-length mirror, and was struck by a style of clothing she had never experienced before. She felt that after putting on the straight-hem dress, she had become more classical.
The inner hem features a dark jacquard pattern, while the outer hem is a light and flowing Tencel blend. Adding this layer of tulle adds a richer sense of layering to the garment, yet the overall feel feels lighter.
Liu Yue turned around and felt that the outfit she was wearing was pretty good. Lin Feiran on the other side was also very satisfied with the red Warring States robe she was wearing.
"Warring States robes have been quite popular these past two years, but I don't like to shoot with a sense of fragmentation." Lin Feiran said, "I wonder if I can rent a prop sword. I want to take a particularly cool shot near the red wall of the Wuhou Temple."
Liu Yue imagined the scene and felt that Lin Feiran was particularly suitable for this kind of photo. She had a very heroic appearance and spoke with such authority that people around her would unconsciously be convinced. When they first met in freshman year, Liu Yue felt that Lin Feiran was simply the person she most wanted to be.
She also tried to get closer to her and learn from her, but then… it seemed like Lin Feiran went running every night, and Liu Yue went with her for three days, and then nothing happened…
Well, everyone has a different path, and it’s not bad for her. The most important thing in life is self-acceptance!
After comforting herself, Liu Yue looked left and right in front of the mirror, and became more and more satisfied.
Hanfu is generally of a certain size, and Liu Yue's height and weight are quite standard, so she fits well when she tries them on.
But she still had some concerns: "This dress doesn't seem thick enough. Will it be cold to wear it to the Wuhou Temple tomorrow?" The clerk recommended a long cape designed for winter wear. This cape can be paired with most Hanfu, including the straight-hem cape Liu Yue is wearing.
The cloak is made of fleece and thickened material, which makes it very warm to wear. If Liu Yue still feels cold, she can add a hand warmer from the same series.
Liu Yue tried it on and found that the cape made her look a little bulky, but health is the most important thing and she couldn't bear the cold just to make a film.
Let her be stronger. Liu Yue believes that the Prime Minister would rather see her strong and healthy than being sick.
This cloak comes in two colors. Liu Yue took the apricot one, and Lin Feiran took the black one after considering it.
Sang Yu doesn't need to buy thick clothes specially. She doesn't wear Hanfu, and her casual clothes are warm enough.
Lin Feiran was ready to pay the bill, but Liu Yue was still choosing in the store.
She was very pleased with the Warring States robes, but all the Tang and Ming styles she saw were very attractive. She tried on large-sleeved shirts, long and short jackets with double-breasted openings, and even a fleece-lined back. She also tried on several horse-faced skirts and broken skirts.
The average price of Hanfu in this physical store is several hundred yuan, which is a huge "consumption downgrade" for Liu Yue. It is no longer cheap, and is basically the same as free.
She tried on clothes for so long that she didn't know how many times she changed them. Sang Yu also helped her choose shoes, purses, handbags, tassels, ribbons, round fans, necklaces and other accessories. The final bill was only 6,500 yuan.
By the way, this is the cheapest clothes Liu Yue has bought after binding the system.
Hanfu ready-made clothes are relatively cheap, and the materials used for these clothes are also very ordinary. If they are custom-made, the prices should not be so affordable.
Of course, Sang Yu helped her bargain, and because she bought a lot, Lin Feiran, who was traveling with her, also got a discount.
It is now nine o'clock in the evening, and Liu Yue still needs to spend 26,650 yuan to complete today's task.
She was not in a hurry because she had already noticed it when she saw the hair accessories in the Hanfu store just now.
"Is there a gold shop nearby?" she asked Sang Yu, "I want to buy a gold hairpin."
The ones sold here are all copper-plated gold. She bought a pure gold one, which should be about the same.
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