It was my first National Day in Beijing, so I had to see it with my own eyes. Therefore, I responded to this plan without hesitation.
When talking to Chen Ming later, he naturally couldn't leave out his good friends, including his roommates and classmates, as well as his younger brother Zichu.
However, you have to get up early to watch the flag-raising ceremony, and the bus doesn’t run that early. Moreover, although her house is relatively close to the square, it takes a detour to go there from school.
Yang Yang had thought about coming to her house to stay a day in advance, but there were not only her elder and second sisters in the dormitory, but also the three younger schoolmates. After a month, everyone had almost gotten used to each other. Even if she was a tough guy, it would not be easy for her to just abandon everyone and leave the team to act alone.
So in the end they chose to go their separate ways. Chen Ming's classmates, like Yang Yang and the others, went directly from school.
After asking around, they found that only Xiao Jin would go with them.
Moreover, Xu Manman heard from Yang Yang that they were afraid of being late, so they decided to set off at 3 a.m. From this perspective, it seemed that setting off at 4 a.m. was not particularly early for Xu Manman and the others.
It is said that some people went there in the middle of the night to reserve seats. Although the flag-raising ceremony takes place every week, the flag-raising ceremony on National Day is still of special significance.
After returning to the room, Xu Manman didn't delay for long. Seeing that it was 8 p.m., she locked the door of the east wing, turned off all the lights, put the doll on the bed, and slipped into the space.
Xu Manman, who has a time difference in space, has no worries about not getting enough sleep. Even if she has to get up at 3:30 tomorrow, she can still sleep for 4 hours in the space.
At 3:30 in the morning, Xu Manman, who had spent three days and four nights in the space, appeared in the bedroom in high spirits. In her hands were the latest translation manuscripts and articles with deadlines. She would send them after finishing reading them and raising the flag.
She put away the doll, turned on the light, and even though she had already finished washing up in her space, she still lingered in the cloakroom for a while.
At 3:45, Xu Manman pushed open the door of the east wing with her bag in hand. Chen Ming was already in the kitchen, lighting a fire and boiling water.
"Manman, we'll be able to eat soon. The breakfast shops outside are closed at this time. I'll make some noodles to make do."
Xu Manman leaned over and took a look. "Do you want to put some more in? If Comrade Zichu doesn't eat it either, we can still use it as a filling."
Chen Ming paused as he was about to put down the noodles. It made sense. Even if Zichu had eaten it, he would have probably digested it after riding all the way here.
So he put twice the amount of noodles he had originally planned into the pot. Chen Ming also put the lotus root balls that Xu Manman had fried yesterday into the pot. Finally, he sprinkled a handful of green vegetables and added seasonings, and then he was ready to serve.
Xiao Jin timed it very well. When Xu Manman left the space, he quickly returned to the Tsinghua and Peking University courtyard and set off on his bicycle. Although there were many people on the road today, he managed to reach the destination in about the same amount of time as usual thanks to his superb skills and flexible body.
Just as Chen Ming finished cooking the noodles, the doorbell in the yard rang.
In the early morning, in this empty yard, the sudden ringing of the bell still made Xu Manman feel a little nervous. Fortunately, the yard was equipped with electric lights, otherwise it would really be like a ghost coming to the door.
Seeing that her cousin was tied up with both hands, Xu Manman volunteered, "Cousin, you go ahead and do it. I'll go open the door for Comrade Zichu."
Being in his own home, Chen Ming was still relieved, but he still couldn't help but remind him, "Then go ahead and turn on all the lights outside. Don't trip on the steps."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Manman went out, and Xu Manman's reply was floating in the air, "Got it~"
Chen Ming shook his head helplessly and continued to serve noodles from the pot.
Xu Manman opened the gate and saw Jin Zichu, who was holding a bicycle outside. Even through the thick lenses of his glasses, she could see his sparkling eyes.
However, outside, as long as he pretended to be outside, he would be much more restrained. Although his eyes were burning, his expression was still very restrained. He smiled and greeted Xu Manman, "Good morning, classmate Xu."
Xu Manman also greeted him with a smile, "Comrade Zichu, good morning. My cousin just cooked some noodles. Come in and have some. We'll set off after you finish eating."
Anyway, there were no outsiders around, so Jin Zichu didn't waste time arguing with the host. "Then Zichu will respectfully obey your orders."
After they locked the door, parked the car and went to the kitchen, they saw that in addition to noodles, Chen Ming also prepared two plates of pickles, which were pickled by Xu Manman in advance. He took them out and cut them. He usually used them to go with porridge in the morning.
"Brother Ming, good morning."
"Zi Chu, you haven't had breakfast yet, right? I cooked some noodles. Let's eat before we go."
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