When Professor Yuan and his group got off the train in Urumqi, Qian Duoduo said, "Wow, finally my feet are on the ground! After more than 30 hours of bumpy train travel, I still feel like I'm being swayed by the train!"
Yu Jing laughed when he saw Qian Duoduo. She was the oldest of the three students in her grade, so she was happy to see Liang Kun fawning over her. When she learned that Qian Duoduo already had a boyfriend, Liang Kun's negative attitude made her laugh. The two of them had only spent this study tour together, so how could there really be love at first sight? Moreover, it was a matter of lovelessness!
Professor Yuan said with a smile, "Oh dear, even my old bones are working hard!"
Qian Duoduo said with a smile, "Teacher, let's stay in Urumqi tonight and take it easy?"
Professor Yuan asked, "How long does it take to get from here to Shihezi?"
Qian Duoduo said, "I talked to flight attendant Jiao. It takes more than three hours to travel from Urumqi to Shihezi by bus."
Professor Yuan glanced at his watch and said, "Then let's take a break. Daoshihezi is resting."
Qian Duoduo looked at it and said, "Teacher, I think we should rest for the night!"
Professor Yuan looked at Qian Duoduo and said, "What's on your mind this time, you little rascal?"
Qian Duoduo chuckled and whispered to Professor Yuan, "Teacher, this is Xinjiang Province! It's still light out at 10 pm, and the night view here is beautiful. We can go for a walk and try some local delicacies."
Professor Yuan shook his head helplessly, then smiled and agreed. So, the group strolled through the streets of Urumqi, experiencing the city's unique charm.
The roadside food stalls are filled with a dazzling array of delicious foods, their aromas irresistible.
Qian Duoduo excitedly led everyone to sample authentic braised chicken, roasted lamb skewers, and other delicacies. Professor Yuan ate while praising the wonderful flavors.
A cool evening breeze caressed people's faces. They walked slowly and came to a brightly lit park, where they saw many people dancing happily. The sounds of music and laughter mingled together, filling the park with life and energy.
Qian Duoduo saw a large crowd gathered in a circle, from which many familiar songs were playing. Qian Duoduo pulled Professor Yuan and squeezed in. They saw an old man, about the same age as Professor Yuan, singing "The Girl from Daban City." Qian Duoduo smiled and clapped along. Professor Yuan was also familiar with the song, and seeing the little girl clapping, he clapped along with the rhythm!
After finishing his song, the old man stroked his goatee and looked at Professor Yuan and the others with a smile. He spoke in Mandarin with a foreign accent: "Brother, is this your first time in Xinjiang?"
Professor Yuan smiled and said, "Yes, I never expected to see such a performance here. It's a real surprise!"
The old man smiled and said, "Hello, my name is Quini Tuaidi Hawul, you can just call me Quini Tuaidi. My home is nearby."
Professor Yuan smiled and said, "Hello, my name is Yuan Linong, and I teach people how to farm."
Quini Tuedi chuckled and looked at the people behind him, saying with a smile, "You don't look like a farmer."
Professor Yuan said with a smile, "These are some of my students. We came here to see what crops are suitable for growing on this land and in this environment."
Quinntu Eddie stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "You're a teacher?"
Professor Yuan nodded.
Quini Tuedi said, "This young lady looks young and energetic. How about you sing a song?"
Qian Duoduo was watching a group of young men and women dancing and even gesturing along, which caught the attention of Quini Tuidi. Hearing the old man's words, Qian Duoduo looked at Professor Yuan and, seeing the approval in his eyes, smiled and said, "I'm not very good at singing anything else, so I'll sing 'Lift Your Veil'!"
Upon hearing this, Quini Tuidi chuckled and said, "Not bad, little girl!"
Qian Duoduo walked forward confidently and saw the little girl dancing over there looking at her. She smiled and said, "I want to sing 'Lift Your Veil,' can you help me?"
The little girl looked at herself, then at Grandpa Quini Tuedi over there. The old man smiled and nodded. She smiled and walked over to Qian Duoduo's side. The people carrying the instruments immediately understood and began to play. Qian Duoduo smiled and jumped up and down with the little girl, then sang along to the rhythm: "Lift your veil; let me see your eyebrows; your eyebrows are thin and long; like the crescent moon on the treetop; your eyebrows are thin and long; like the crescent moon on the treetop."
I've lifted your veil; let me see your eyes; your eyes are bright and clear; like the ripples of water; your eyes are bright and clear; like the ripples of water;
I've lifted your veil; let me see your face; your face is red and round; like an apple in autumn; your face is red and round; like an apple in autumn.
Although Qian Duoduo was singing, she incorporated some small movements from Xinjiang dance, especially her neck-moving motion. Although she didn't seem to have any dance background, the fact that she could move her neck earned the approval of the audience, who applauded and cheered for her!
Quini Tu Eddie chuckled and said, "I didn't expect the little girl to be able to sing this song. Not bad!"
Qian Duoduo said with a smile, "I knew that the teacher was planning to come to our Xinjiang province, so I went to study there. I was hoping to meet an old man in Xinjiang province who would invite me to sing a song on stage. If I wasn't prepared, I would be letting down the old man's kindness. That wouldn't do!"
Quini Tuidi was already laughing heartily at Qian Duoduo's words when a voice came from not far away. Upon hearing the voice, Quini Tuidi's face immediately lit up with surprise. He turned around and saw a man, immediately laughing as he walked over, hugged him, patted the man's back, and then led him over, saying with a smile, "Teacher Yuan, let me introduce you. This is my son, Remaiti!"
Yuan Linong naturally recognized the train police officer and said with a smile, "Hello, Remaiti, we meet again."
Remaiti never expected that he would run into an acquaintance when he went home to see his father, and he greeted him with a smile.
Quini Tuidi said with a smile, "The little girl just sang a song, and she did a wonderful job!"
Remaiti looked at Qian Duoduo and said with a smile, "I didn't expect Comrade Qian to be such a talented singer and dancer."
Qian Duoduo smiled and said, "There are many people in Xinjiang who can sing and dance. I'm just going with the flow."
With a smile, Remaiti said, "You've been off the bus for a while now. Have you tried any of our local delicacies?"
Professor Yuan said with a smile, "Duoduo just took us to try the big plate chicken and lamb skewers. The taste was really good, the meat was tender and it was grilled well. There was also hand-pulled rice and hand-pulled noodles. We were so full that we didn't want to move. If it weren't for the lively park here, we probably would have found a guesthouse to sleep in!"
The group chatted and laughed, while Remaiti's gaze swept intentionally or unintentionally over Qian Duoduo, who was smiling broadly beside him.
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