Chapter 496
The rest of the journey went smoothly and nothing special happened.
The only thing that made Su Yuanzheng feel a little disappointed was when they passed the Yellow River.
The Yellow River that he had long imagined in his mind should be a turbulent and surging river with turbid waves. That magnificent scene had surged in his imagination countless times.
But the Yellow River before him was completely different from his imagination.
The Yellow River at that time was almost the same as standing on the Yongjiang Bridge and overlooking the Yongjiang River on a rainy day.
Even the river water was a turbid yellow color, not as clean as the Yongjiang River. The river surface was not very wide either, and it was not at all as majestic and magnificent as he had imagined.
Su Yuanzheng was full of doubts and couldn't help asking his daughter beside him:
"Miaomiao, didn't you say September is still the Yellow River's flood season? Why doesn't the water seem to be very high? The river isn't very wide, so why is the water so yellow?"
Su Miao explained according to his own understanding: "Dad, the Yellow River is so long, and the width of the river will naturally vary as it flows through different sections.
In some places, the river is extremely wide and you can't see the other side at a glance; while in some places it is relatively narrow.
As for the yellow color of the water, it is largely because when the Yellow River flows through the Loess Plateau, a large amount of loess is carried into the river, causing the sand content of the Yellow River to increase significantly.
You see, Liu Yuxi wrote in his poem Lang Tao Sha, 'The Yellow River bends and stretches for a thousand miles, its waves washed and blown by the wind from the ends of the earth.' This line vividly depicts this situation."
Hearing the conversation between the father and daughter, Teacher Ding smiled and said:
"Miao Miao is right, and the amount of water in the Yellow River is also affected by the weather and water inflow from upstream.
Sometimes, even during the traditionally high water season, there may not be a particularly large amount of water, and there may even be continuous dry seasons."
Su Yuanzheng nodded thoughtfully and said, "I see. I came at an unfortunate time. When I have the chance in the future, I want to truly experience the majestic power of the Yellow River."
The knowledgeable Mr. Ding suggested:
"If you really want to see a landscape that showcases the Yellow River's majestic power, you can go to Hukou Waterfall if you have time. The scenery there perfectly captures the Yellow River's might and grandeur."
Su Yuanzheng immediately became interested and asked, "Really? Teacher Ding, where is this Hukou Waterfall?"
"Hukou Waterfall is located on the east side of Linfen, Shanxi Province, and on the west side of Yan'an, Shaanxi Province. The Yellow River flows here, and the cliffs on both sides are steep. The river mouth is narrow like a pot mouth, so it is named Hukou Waterfall." Teacher Ding introduced in detail.
Su Yuanzheng turned to his daughter with a longing look on his face and asked, "Miaomiao, have you heard of Hukou Waterfall?"
Su Miao nodded and replied, "Hukou Waterfall is the second largest waterfall in our country and the largest yellow waterfall in the world. Let's go see it sometime."
"Hehe! Okay! But don't worry, let's settle down in the capital first. We can go during your winter vacation. We'll have more time then, and we can have fun all the way back to Yongcheng."
We set off from Yongcheng in the morning and arrived in Beijing at four o'clock in the afternoon on the third day.
The long journey did not dampen their enthusiasm, but instead made them full of curiosity and longing for the upcoming life in Beijing.
After getting off the bus, Teacher Ding asked with concern, "Have you made any plans? I need to call my son to pick me up. Would you like me to give you a ride?"
"No thanks, Mr. Ding. Thank you for your kindness. We have a friend to pick you up."
"Okay, this is my home phone number. If you need any help in Beijing, you can call me.
Although I am an old man and don't have many skills, I have plenty of time and can help with most things."
Teacher Ding went to call his son, and Su Miao took his father to the place they had agreed to meet with Ye Jiayin.
Su Miao walked in front with light steps, moving through the crowd like an arrow or a meteor.
Su Yuanzheng followed behind, his heart full of confusion. Wasn't this his daughter's first time in the capital? How come she was so familiar with the place?
It was such a big station that he felt a little dizzy just looking at the densely packed signboards, but his daughter seemed to be familiar with the place.
The Capital Railway Station was crowded with people, and the passengers coming and going looked hurried, each rushing to their own destination.
Just when Su Miao and his daughter walked for a long time and finally got out of the crowded crowd, they heard a familiar voice.
"Miao Miao! Uncle Yuan! Over here!"
Following the sound, they saw Ye Jiayin and Tang Ziyi waving at them with smiles on their faces.
Ye Jiayin's hair had grown a lot longer, and she didn't cut it short anymore. She tied it into a ponytail at the back of her head.
As always, she wore a comfortable casual suit, which was simple yet fashionable, making her look particularly youthful and beautiful.
Tang Ziyi wore a white shirt and dark blue jeans, and looked energetic.
The two of them walked quickly to Su Miao and his daughter. Tang Ziyi extended his hand enthusiastically, took the suitcase that Su Yuan was pulling, and said, "Uncle Yuan, thank you for your hard work along the way."
Ye Jiayin held Su Miao's hand and said affectionately, "I've been waiting for you to come! You must be exhausted from the journey. You've been sitting in the car for several days."
Su Miao smiled and shook his head, saying, "I bought a sleeper ticket. I'm not tired, but I'm excited. I've finally arrived in Beijing!"
Su Yuanzheng looked at the two people he hadn't seen for a long time, his heart filled with joy, and said:
"The climate and soil of the capital really make them beautiful. They've all grown into handsome men and beautiful women. Ziyi! Good boy! I haven't seen you for two years, and you've grown so much taller!"
"Uncle Yuan, my goal is to be 1.95 meters! But now I'm only 1.9 meters tall and I haven't grown for half a year. It seems that I can't meet my expectations." Tang Ziyi said with some regret.
"Wow! One meter nine! That's incredible! If you were in Yongcheng, your nickname would definitely be Tall Guy." Su Yuanzheng joked with a smile.
Tang Ziyi came by car. After getting in the car, Ye Jiayin said:
"Uncle Yuan, Miaomiao, let's go back to the small courtyard we rented to put our luggage. Everything is already packed there. Then we'll go eat. Is there anything you guys particularly want to eat?"
Su Yuanzheng replied, "It's all right. We want to try some of Beijing's specialties and see how they differ from those in Yongcheng."
Tang Ziyi smiled and said, "Uncle Yuan, when outsiders come to the capital, they definitely want to try those famous dishes.
The most popular and representative dish is roast duck. I've already reserved a table at the restaurant, so why don't we just go and have some roast duck tonight?
"Oh! Ziyi, you are too polite! Beijing roast duck is famous all over the country, and I have wanted to try it for a long time. Thank you for arranging it." Su Yuanzheng said gratefully.
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