Chapter 576
The father and daughter rushed all the way and finally entered the city at two o'clock in the afternoon.
The hustle and bustle of the city gradually relaxed his tense nerves. Su Miao leaned on the car window, looked at the people passing by outside, and breathed a long sigh of relief.
When passing by the train station, the unique building attracted the attention of the father and daughter. They stopped the car, went in to take a look, and took a photo with it as the background.
This was once the largest railway station in Asia, a typical German-style Germanic architecture.
At first glance, the most eye-catching things are the large arched windows above the lintel of the ticket hall and the tall clock tower.
There are four large round clocks under the dome. It is said that the designer used them to replace the church bells that can only be perceived by hearing. It not only increases the visual appreciation, but also provides convenience for tourists to tell time.
The triangular and semicircular skylights staggered above and below the eaves of the roof tiles are like lively musical notes, adding curvaceous beauty to the building and filling the interior with bright light.
The square granite blocks at the corners, the high base steps, and the brown fences together give this old Western-style station a sense of exquisiteness and refinement, while also demonstrating a sense of heaviness, solidity, and permanence.
After driving a little further along the avenue ahead, Su Yuanzheng pointed to a new-looking guesthouse and said:
"Miao Miao, let's stay in this guesthouse. It looks new and it's state-owned."
The guesthouse is a gray-white three-story building with a sign that says "Youth Guesthouse" hanging at the door.
When checking in, the middle-aged female receptionist at the front desk looked at their ID and, knowing they had come from afar, enthusiastically recommended:
"Comrade, you've come at the right time. Our guesthouse is very close to Baotu Spring. There's a lantern festival going on these two days, so it's perfect for a stroll in the evening."
The environment of the guesthouse is not bad. Although it cannot be compared with last night's, it is clean and tidy and sufficient.
The two of them only had some dry food at noon. After putting their luggage down, the first thing they did was to find something delicious.
The lady at the front desk gave them directions:
"Walk to the intersection, then east for another two hundred meters or so and you'll reach Furong Street. It has all the characteristics of our Spring City. When you're done shopping, walk in the opposite direction for about twenty minutes and you'll reach Baotu Spring Park."
The good thing about living close to the city center is that there are many businesses and attractions, so you can walk to them without having to go far.
But when the father and daughter walked to the main road, they looked around in confusion. Which direction was east?
They are used to saying up, down, left, and right in their daily lives, but they can't really tell the difference between east, west, and north.
Su Yuanzheng looked at his daughter and asked helplessly, "Miaomiao, which way is this... east?"
"Dad, don't be impatient, let me count with my fingers first..."
Su Miao looked up, trying to determine the direction based on the position of the sun.
Good heavens! The sky was clear this morning, but now the clouds are thicker than her skin, and there is no sunshine at all.
Su Miao said in despair, "Dad, let's just ask for directions. One of the important meanings of popularizing Mandarin is that it allows us to travel the world with our mouths."
With the guidance of the locals, we finally arrived at the bustling Furong Street.
There is Furong Spring in Furong Street, with old shops and houses on both sides. There is a local saying, "You can't see the three mountains, but the road is full of gold."
This reflects the status of Furong Street in Quancheng. It is close to the two major government offices, the Imperial Examination Hall, the Confucian Temple and the main roads of the ancient city. It was also a place where scholars and poets drank and wrote poems in ancient times.
However, the hungry father and daughter were in no mood to appreciate it. The aroma of various foods hit them, making Su Miao's stomach protest loudly.
"Dad, I feel like I could eat a whole cow right now!"
The two stopped in front of a restaurant that looked very prosperous. In the big pot at the door of the store, the red marinade was bubbling. Large pieces of meat were faintly visible in the thick soup, and they had been cooked thoroughly.
Su Yuanzheng swallowed and said, "How about we just eat here? It looks... delicious!"
It was past dinner time, but there were still many diners in the restaurant. The father and daughter chose an empty eight-person table and sat down. A waiter wearing a white apron came over and asked very quickly:
"What would you two like to order?"
"Hello, what is your specialty?" Su Miao asked.
"From out of town? How about trying the Nine-Turn Large Intestine or the Braised Pork Belly? They're traditional dishes from Quancheng."
Su Miao pointed to the pot of fragrant meat at the door and said, "Is that the pot of meat?"
"Yes! Isn't it fragrant? Our master craftsman has been making this for decades, and many locals come here to try it!"
So, at the waiter's recommendation, Su Miao ordered nine-turn large intestine, pork belly, pot stickers and water chestnuts in milk soup.
The pork belly is ready in the pot and is served the fastest. The rectangular pieces of pork belly are as big as a palm, with alternating fat and lean parts. The sauce-colored skin is shiny and greasy, and it trembles when held between chopsticks.
The waiter, who spoke like a machine gun, introduced:
"The most satisfying Bazi meat is here! This cooking method has been around since ancient times. People who do hard labor would use straw to tie large pieces of meat and cook them. It's easy to carry and very filling."
Although straw is no longer used, this generous way of eating has been preserved.”
Su Yuanzheng took a closer look and said, "This is a bit like our braised pork, but we steam it and this is boiled, so the spices used should also be different."
"Dad, you can only taste the difference when you put it in your mouth!"
Su Miao took a big bite. Hmm! The meat was tender, melted in the mouth, and had a rich flavor. Then he put some rice in his mouth. It was absolutely amazing!
At this time, the Nine-Turn Large Intestine was also served on the table. The amber-red intestine segments were neatly arranged on the white porcelain plate, and each segment was covered with crystal red sauce.
"Miao Miao, this is so beautifully presented, it's really different from our braised large intestines. Come and try it!"
When you eat the large intestine, the fried outer casing makes a slight "crunching" sound, while the inside is like cotton soaked in soup, and a light press will let out the salty and fresh juice.
Su Miao was surprised to find that the greasy feeling he had imagined did not exist at all. Instead, it was replaced by a combination of the crispy aroma of roast duck skin and the richness of braised pork.
"Dad, this Nine-Turn Large Intestine is fried. The inside and outside have different textures. It's delicious!"
Su Yuanzheng dipped his tongue into the amber sauce on the plate and said, "The thickening is good too, the consistency is just right to cling to the intestines. However, this is a sweet dish, I'm not used to it, I think I'll get tired of it after a few servings."
At this moment, Su Miao noticed a small bottle of vinegar on the table and said to his father, "How about trying dipping it in vinegar? It should be a good combination of sweet and sour."
When the waiter served the dishes just now, he added a bowl of sesame paste, saying that the restaurant made it themselves. Only one bowl was given to each table, and they would have to pay extra for more.
When Su Miao reached for the vinegar bottle, she accidentally knocked over the small bowl of sesame paste. The dark brown sauce spilled all over the table and a few drops splashed onto her light-colored coat.
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