Chapter 88
Lei Tingjun responded calmly, "His surname is Lei."
The skinny guy immediately and perceptively called out, "Brother Lei."
"Brother Lei, are you here to work or to visit relatives?" The skinny guy wanted to chat with Lei Tingjun and make friends.
Because he felt that Lei Tingjun was a very righteous and straightforward person.
He is a person of strong emotions.
They were all willing to lend a helping hand to him, a complete stranger, hoping to become his friend and receive his care in the future.
When you're traveling, having more friends means having more opportunities.
"I came here on business."
"Brother Lei, where are you from?" the skinny man asked again. "I'm from Zhejiang. I usually do odd jobs at the wholesale market."
Because the wholesale market is so big, it even requires some jobs such as helping people pick out goods, move things, and run errands.
This short, thin man spends his days wandering around the market, doing these kinds of jobs for people.
After earning some money in the evening, I bought some food to fill my stomach and found a large dormitory to sleep in for the night.
Lei Tingjun put his hands under his pillow and said calmly, "From Pingdong City."
"Wow, that's a long way!"
"Brother Lei, if you come over, the train journey will take a long time, right?"
"It's alright." Lei Tingjun was clearly unwilling to talk much about his personal affairs.
Lei Tingjun just couldn't stand the fat guy bullying the weak and fearing the strong. He didn't want to waste any more words with the skinny guy, so he turned over, closed his eyes, and said, "Alright, stop talking and go to sleep."
Inside the dormitory-style room, several snores could already be heard.
I guess everyone here does odd jobs. They're tired from working all day, so they can fall asleep like logs the moment their head hits the pillow at night.
Lei Tingjun kept his eyes closed, his mind preoccupied with thoughts of Ji Wanmei, and couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
The dormitory room was damp and stuffy, and he felt sticky all over and couldn't sleep.
I got up and took a cold shower in the bathroom at the end of the corridor.
Still damp from the cold water, Lei Tingjun grabbed a handkerchief and wiped his still-dripping hair before lying back down on the bed and slowly falling asleep.
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Meanwhile, Ji Wanmei and her group followed Officer Li into a Zhejiang cuisine restaurant.
Go and savor authentic Zhejiang home-style dishes.
When it came time to order, Officer Li was very polite and handed the menu to Ji Wanmei first, letting her order first.
After all, all the expenses incurred on this trip will require the receipts and invoices to be taken back and signed by Ji Wanmei's father.
Only then can you get reimbursed by the finance department.
Of course, Secretary Li would take good care of Ji Wanmei.
As for Luo Chunyan, she wisely kept quiet when ordering food.
He knew he was just there to freeload off others.
Such an expensive restaurant, with such upscale decor, it's obvious that someone like her can't afford to go there, so she won't bother pretending.
If we just let Officer Li pay the bill, he can get reimbursed when he gets back.
Therefore, Luo Chunyan came along for the meal and felt perfectly at ease eating it.
Even if she were to remember a favor, she would remember it on Ji Wanmei.
Ji Wanmei took the menu and ordered a few of the more distinctive Zhejiang dishes, along with a soup and rice for three people, which was about right.
Ji Wanmei noticed on the train that Officer Li's appetite was far less than Lei Tingjun's.
He probably ate something similar to Luo Chunyan.
So, adhering to the principle of not wasting food, Ji Wanmei ordered three dishes and a soup.
Seeing this, Officer Li took the menu again and checked off one more dish.
He was afraid that this would make him look too shabby.
Ji Wanmei didn't say anything.
Zhejiang cuisine is characterized by its light and delicate flavors, with a focus on sweet, sour, and savory tastes.
The West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce that Ji Wanmei ordered is a very famous dish in this area.
The finished product has a bright red color, tender meat, and a sweet and sour aroma. It is one of the top ten classic dishes of Zhejiang.
However, Pingdong is close to Hunan and Sichuan, and the local cuisine is more spicy, so people are not used to this sweet and sour flavor.
It's okay to try something new once in a while.
Ji Wanmei noticed that Luo Chunyan seemed to enjoy the food.
The last dish that Officer Li added was Dongpo pork, a very famous dish in Zhejiang cuisine.
Dongpo pork is made from pork that is half fat and half lean, and is slow-cooked with various seasonings. Freshly cooked Dongpo pork is the color of agate, crystal clear, and has a tender yet firm texture, and is fatty yet not greasy.
Actually, it has similarities with the methods of making braised pork with preserved mustard greens or red-braised pork.
Ji Wanmei tasted it; it was a little too sweet, but still acceptable.
When she goes home, she can try making Dongpo pork for her father to try. He should like it, with its tender and fatty texture.
The most popular dish was undoubtedly Longjing Shrimp.
All three of them agreed that the dish was delicious.
Most importantly, because Pingquan County is not near the sea, there are very few places to sell seafood, especially freshly caught live shrimp.
Officer Li, who frequently travels for work and has a rather discerning palate, praised this dish highly.
Luo Chunyan was eating shrimp for the first time. She had never eaten shrimp before, and she was amazed by its fresh and delicious taste.
Ji Wanmei had certainly eaten shrimp before, including live shrimp and drunken shrimp, but this restaurant's shrimp was indeed quite authentic and very fresh.
As she ate, Ji Wanmei wondered what Lei Tingjun had eaten all night.
He then went to find a place to stay.
They were enjoying Zhejiang specialties at upscale restaurants, while Lei Tingjun was left to eat cold steamed buns all by himself.
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