Chapter 371 Educated Youth Sent Down to the Countryside in the 1960s 33
After entering the store, Jiang Yue looked at the decorations, found a seat at random, and ordered West Lake Vinegar Fish and Dongpo Pork. While waiting for the food to be served, Jiang Yue took a few photos to record her life. Jiang Yue looked at what the people next to her were eating and was surprised to find that she was not the only one who had ordered these two dishes.
Judging from their attire, they were probably tourists. While waiting, Jiang Yue ordered a cup of tea. When she was halfway through drinking it, the Dongpo pork arrived. Jiang Yue didn't rush to eat it; she took a picture first. Only after taking the picture did she start eating. The Dongpo pork tasted alright, but the ingredients were there. Jiang Yue had eaten too many good things, and this dish didn't give her a particularly amazing feeling.
After a while, the West Lake Vinegar Fish arrived. As usual, I took notes first, took some photos, and then took a bite. How should I put it? It was delicious, much better than in later generations. It didn't give the impression that the fish had died in vain after being made into West Lake Vinegar Fish. If I were to give this fish a score out of 10, I would give it a 7. The chef's skill in making fish is definitely not a problem.
Jiang Yue didn't notice that a waiter was staring at her while she was eating. After staring at her for a while, the waiter even called the manager out to stare at her too. Jiang Yue didn't want to eat the fish anymore after eating half of it. She had originally thought about packing it up, but then she thought better of it. She would try other dishes later that night. There were still many dishes to eat, and there was no need to make things difficult for herself.
Since she had already paid the money, Jiang Yue slung her backpack over her shoulder, picked up her camera, and left. She didn't notice anything amiss until she was outside Lou Wai Lou. Mainly because the other party hadn't meant any harm, and Jiang Yue was too busy eating. However, after she left, the waiter and the manager started chatting: "Manager, isn't she a reporter from some newspaper? Look how seriously she's taking pictures."
"It doesn't seem like it. The reporter isn't as fair-skinned as her. Reporters are out and about all day and get quite tanned. She also doesn't have that reporter smell. But she should still be more careful lately, and pay attention to her service when it's crowded during holidays."
"Understood, Manager. I'll explain it to them later."
After leaving Lou Wai Lou, Jiang Yue went to Xiling Seal Engraving Society and then visited Yue Fei Temple. After visiting these two places, Jiang Yue was a little tired, so she planned to rest before visiting the other places. She had walked along Su Causeway on the way there, but on the way back, Jiang Yue didn't want to walk anymore, so she took a boat back. Bai Ze earned back the money she spent on the boat trip.
Jiang Yue had walked this route in the morning and planned to take the bus home after finding the bus stop. It took her more than an hour to finally get home. As soon as she got home, she didn't want to move. She lay down for a while, but the bed was too hard and not very comfortable. It was also time to eat, so Jiang Yue decided to go get something to eat so that the restaurants wouldn't close again.
After arriving at the restaurant, Jiang Yue checked the menu and finally chose stir-fried shrimp and shrimp and eel noodles. The restaurant was quite crowded, so Jiang Yue had to share a table with others. Her tablemates had already started eating, but Jiang Yue's food hadn't arrived yet, which was the most difficult situation. It took a full half hour for Jiang Yue's noodles to arrive, and the stir-fried shrimp would have to wait a while longer.
Jiang Yue couldn't wait for the shrimp to arrive before eating the noodles. After taking a bite, she was pleasantly surprised by the chewy noodles and delicious broth. The rich flavor of the eel and the sweetness of the shrimp made the noodles unforgettable.
Hmm, this is good. I can eat it for several meals. Jiang Yue finished the bowl of noodles in no time. She wasn't very full from lunch. After eating the noodles, she waited another five or six minutes for the shrimp to arrive. There was nothing to complain about. It's all about the freshness. After finishing the noodles, Jiang Yue realized she forgot to take a picture. Oh well, she can take one tomorrow.
When she got home, she looked at the things on the table, opened them and saw that they were tea and silk. Jiang Yue had bought them to give to Yao Ling and her husband as wedding gifts, so that Jiang Yue wouldn't have to rack her brains to think of something to give. Although Yao Ling and Jiang Yue said that she only needed to cook for them on their wedding day and didn't need to give gifts, Jiang Yue didn't think so. She still wanted to give them gifts.
After returning home, Jiang Yue took a hot bath at the Wizard Tower to relieve her fatigue. After the bath, she went to bed early. She didn't plan to go to West Lake tomorrow but instead planned to go to Lingyin Temple and slowly explore the remaining attractions in West Lake.
After getting up in the morning, Jiang Yue went to a restaurant and had a bowl of noodles. After arriving at Lingyin Temple, she followed the person in front of her. It seemed that he had brought his family. He gave an interesting introduction along the way, and before she knew it, she had followed a large group of people. At lunchtime, Jiang Yue and a few other people paid for the meal. In the afternoon, she followed the group around for another afternoon.
Jiang Yue was exhausted when she got home that night. She hadn't been exercising much in recent years, and her physical strength was not what it used to be. She was going to exercise in the morning when she got home. After playing for two days, she was going to take a break. The holiday was still long, and she wasn't in a hurry to see everything at once.
For the next few days, Jiang Yue wandered around the area, taking many photos with her camera, including unique architecture and cultural sites. In the following days, she visited other attractions around West Lake. She also took some time to send the gifts she bought back home, so she wouldn't have to bring them back herself.
While shopping, she sampled some Hangzhou delicacies, trying all 36 famous Hangzhou dishes recognized by Zhejiang Province in 1956, including Longjing Shrimp and Beggar's Chicken. She ate to her heart's content and spent her money happily. The color photos she took a few days ago were sent to a photo developing shop. Although Jiang Yue could develop them herself, it was hard to explain that she didn't have the skill.
After enjoying the delicious food, her Hangzhou trip was coming to an end. Before leaving, she realized she hadn't been to the Qiantang River yet. The best time to watch the tidal bore on the Qiantang River is in September, but she couldn't wait until then, so she decided to go earlier. After returning from the Qiantang River, her Hangzhou trip was over, and her next stop was Suzhou.
I bought some Shaoxing wine before leaving Hangzhou. I originally wanted to go to Shaoxing, but I had limited time and could only head back home. I couldn't go this time, so I'll have to go next time I travel. I bought the wine for the ferry to Suzhou the next day. The ferry takes one night and has sleeper berths, which are not always available on trains.
Jiang Yue set off in the evening and strolled around the pier. It was very lively there. Jiang Yue took many photos and videos of the boats and busy people. She thought that if she went to more places and recorded more scenes, she might be able to open a small, unique museum. Hey, that sounds like a promising idea.
Speaking of which, I could write some travelogues and publish a book when I get back. There are quite a few such books in Jiang Yue's space. They are all about the experiences of many people when they go to a place. Many people who don't have money or time to travel rely on these to pass the time. However, Jiang Yue has not been to many places yet, and I don't know if I can write a book in my lifetime.
Time flies, and it's almost time to board the ship. Jiang Yue had been asking around about good restaurants in Suzhou, so she didn't have to search for them herself this time; she could just go directly to her destination.
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