Chen Zhaodi tore off half of the roasted rabbit and handed it to Mu Xia, saying, "Look carefully, it's rabbit meat, not dog meat!"
Some people eat until they're stuffed after breakfast, while others are even hungrier than if they hadn't eaten at all!
As the sun pierced through the clouds, Ruan Xianxian, who was sitting in the back row with her girlfriends, took one last deep look at Songjiang.
Before she could even say goodbye to Weiwei in her mind, a card was shoved into her hand. Ruan Xianxian looked up...
Where did the playing cards come from?
Mu Xia: "I found this at the junkyard, wanna come?"
"Come on!" Ruan Xianxian rolled up her sleeves, holding a large apple in her left hand and a handful of rough-looking playing cards in her right.
Chen Zhaodi didn't know how to play Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game).
She added, "Don't gamble with money outside. Just stick notes on your clothes, and the person who loses the most has to wash their dirty clothes, okay?"
Ruan Xianxian: "Does that include socks too?"
Upon hearing this, Miyano, who was driving in front, glanced at the upright young girl, who seemed to lack a bit of self-awareness, through the rearview mirror.
If I remember correctly, she was known in the alley for her huge craving for vegetables when she was little!
While fighting on horseback, the horse was fine, but she was the one on its back who was thrown into the air.
He was hit in the face by a sandbag while chopping, and his nose bled.
Even jumping rope can result in a snapped rubber band hitting your butt.
By this point in the memory, the little girl had a note stuck to her face with three big words written on it: I am a dog!
Miyano:……
The car continued driving towards the provincial capital. After half a day, Ruan Xianxian's fair face was covered with notes. Mu Xia was not to be outdone, and the one who won the most was actually the novice Chen Zhaodi.
Ruan Xianxian: "You cheated, you have a newbie protection period."
Mu Xia smiled knowingly.
Chen Zhaodi looked completely bewildered. "A game where you can win by counting cards, what cheat could I possibly be doing?"
Now it was Ruan Xianxian and Mu Xia's turn to be dumbfounded. The two looked at each other with their faces covered in notes. The former tightly clutched the four Jacks and a pair of threes in her hand, unsure whether to blow them up.
Her nervous little hands were sweating as she turned around and asked from the sidelines, "Old Gong! Should we blow it up or not?"
Chen Zhaodi's expression hardened, and she gave Gong Ye a warning look, "A true gentleman observes the game without speaking."
Miyano casually rested one hand on the steering wheel without turning his head. "The straights of 4-10 and the two jokers haven't come out yet, so they're probably not in one person's hands. We can bluff."
“Four Jacks.” Upon hearing this, Ruan Xianxian arrogantly threw down four cards. Chen Zhaodi gritted her teeth and said, “I don’t care.”
Mu Xia smiled: "A royal flush! I've been waiting for you."
Ruan Xianxian, who only had two threes left in her hand: It's over! I'm stuck with this mess. Damn Gongye, you've ruined me!
After a series of playful scuffles along the way, the jeep finally entered the provincial capital before evening and stopped in front of the main entrance of the Lakeside Hotel.
The four-story white-gray building integrates dining, accommodation, and hospitality, and has six meeting rooms of various sizes, which can accommodate large conferences.
It is also the only choice for receiving foreign guests in this special era.
The group got off the car and went inside. Several attractive young women were standing in front of them. One of them came up to them with a smile, but there was a scrutinizing look in her eyes.
"May I ask what brings you here?"
The Lakeside Hotel is frequently used for foreign trade, and it's not a place where just anyone with money and a letter of introduction can enter. Entry and exit checks are very strict.
Ruan Xianxian explained their purpose: "We are translators invited here. Could you please find Jia Yongjun? Oh, by the way, this is my letter of introduction."
She pulled out the letter of introduction she had obtained before leaving the county town from her bag and handed it over with both hands. The girl quickly read through the letter of introduction, and after confirming the identities of the group, the scrutiny in her eyes disappeared.
His smile became much more approachable and natural. "You're here so early! Jia Yongjun took some people to visit the machinery factory; they should be back soon."
The key to the translator's room is at the front desk. Would you like to wait here for a bit, or go back to your room and rest first?
The three women exchanged glances, and Ruan, acting as their representative, went to the front desk to fill out the information and then received the key.
The girl, with her delicate features and square face that gave her a particularly auspicious appearance, confirmed that her name and identity were correct and then spoke very proactively:
"The rooms are for three people each, and there are bathrooms on the floor with hot water available 24/7. An important rule here is that you cannot interact with foreign guests privately."
Conversations or official business must be conducted in a meeting room or dining room, in a public place. I've taken note of what I said, and I've got the keys ready.
Your room is on the first floor. Turn left, walk to the end, then turn right and you'll see it. My name is Song Guiying. If you need anything, you can come to the front desk and find any of us.
When Director Jia returns, I will inform him of Comrade Ruan and the others' check-in.
Song Guiying made detailed arrangements and introduced Ruan Xianxian to her, specifically pointing out that she should not meet with foreign guests in private, as the consequences would be quite serious if discovered.
She looked up and smiled politely, but the smile froze on her face when she saw Miyano. Her brows furrowed, and her gaze unconsciously became wary again.
"Who are you? There are no men among the first three translators to arrive in Ping'an County."
Then he asked Ruan Xianxian, "Is he your companion? He can't check in without prior notification."
Before Ruan Xianxian could speak, Gong Ye casually placed his work ID on the table and said, "Book another room with a private bathroom."
After carefully reading the personal information on the work ID, Song Guiying quickly looked away and booked a deluxe room with a private bathroom on the second floor without asking any further questions.
"Let's go!" Miyano, having put away the keys, carried Ruan Xianxian's large package in one hand. "After I take you to your room, I need to go to the military base."
Take the key to the second floor. Go upstairs and get some rest tonight. I'll pick you up for lunch tomorrow.
Ruan Xianxian looked at him suspiciously. They were already staying at the Lakeside Hotel, so why was he going to take her out to eat at a state-run restaurant?
After all these years, my gaming skills are just as bad as they were when I was a kid, and my brain seems to be even more clueless than before.
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