There are definitely not as many delicious foods in Shenzhen as in Guangzhou, and many of them are even repeated. But it’s different in Hong Kong. For gourmets, it is also a treasure trove.
Just arrived today, having afternoon tea at the hotel first and then going out to find food tomorrow.
The Peninsula Hotel’s English afternoon tea is actually very famous, but once it becomes famous, the service may not keep up, which may disappoint those who come here for its reputation, because it is not quite what they imagined.
Xia Yu has a different opinion on this. Don’t sanctify anything. Just have some expectations. After all, the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment.
Only by keeping a normal heart can you appreciate the beauty of life, instead of blowing up an illusory bubble and popping it with your own hands.
In-house guests can enjoy reservations for afternoon tea, while outside customers can only queue up. Xia Yu does not need to queue up or make a reservation. The distinguished presidential suite guests have exclusive seats.
When we arrived at the first-floor lobby, there were already quite a few people queuing for afternoon tea. Melodious string music floated in the Baroque ceiling. This is also the special part of The Peninsula Afternoon Tea, with the performance of a live orchestra.
Butler Peter stepped forward and announced the identities of Xia Yu and his group. The manager immediately arranged for them to sit down, which made the customers queuing nearby cast envious glances at them.
No one thought Xia Yu was cutting in line, after all, the first-class passengers left first!
They queue up, but they save money, so why do they still feel so jealous?
Following the manager's recommendation, the three of them ordered the Skyline Afternoon Tea Set. What was served was the classic three-tiered set, which was just enough for two people. If they had ordered three people's set, they would probably not have enough for dinner.
The tea is black tea. It tastes okay after taking a sip. It would be even better if you add milk to make milk tea. After all, I don’t have the habit of drinking black tea!
"It tastes delicious. Lao Xia, try this."
Lin Shuqin put a cranberry butter pancake to Lao Xia's mouth, which made Xia Yu angry. Why didn't he have one?
If there is no, then there is no, after all, today is their wedding anniversary.
November 7, 2018, marks the 22nd anniversary of Lin Shuqin and Lao Xia’s marriage. On this special day, Xia Yu, as their son, prepared a special gift for them.
"Dad, Mom, I need to go to the bathroom."
After chewing the original muffin in his mouth, Xia Yu said something to the two of them and left his seat. However, he did not go to the bathroom, but went directly to the second floor of the lobby.
The string orchestra is located in the center of the side corridor on the second floor, with two violins, a viola, and a cello, a standard string quartet configuration.
Feng Manxue and Peter have explained the whole story to the four musicians, and the cellist readily gave up his seat and his "wife".
Xia Yu took the cello handed to him by the other party, expressed his gratitude, and then walked to the microphone.
"Excuse me for interrupting everyone's leisure time. My name is Xia Yu, and I'm a cellist with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. I'm traveling to Hong Kong with my parents. I'm fortunate to be staying at the Peninsula Hotel and having afternoon tea with you all."
When Xia Yu was heard speaking on the speakers, the slightly noisy restaurant instantly became quiet. Hong Kong compatriots could understand Mandarin, and foreign friends could ask their friends in the same industry. In short, everyone could understand what he was saying and was curious about what he wanted to do.
"Today is the 22nd wedding anniversary of my parents, Mr. Xia Zhonghui and Ms. Lin Shuqin. I want to give them, and everyone else, the song 'On the Wings of Song.'"
"On the Wings of Song", a poem written by the German poet Heine, became widely known because Mendelssohn composed music for it. It expresses the poet's beautiful yearning for love. The melody is soothing, gentle and sweet, which Xia Yu feels is very appropriate today.
In addition, this song, or this tune, is not unfamiliar to the Chinese people. It is their childhood memory and is often played by choirs and symphony orchestras.
As soon as he finished speaking, sparse applause broke out at the scene. Mr. Xia and Ms. Lin, the protagonists, had complicated feelings at the moment.
This kid is like this, he is too careful, and doesn't discuss some things with them, deliberately hiding them and giving them one surprise after another.
Xia Yu sat down and looked at the other three musicians, and they reached a tacit understanding in an instant.
The next second, a soothing and melodious melody sounded, and everyone, including Lao Xia and Lin Shuqin, were all captivated as they listened attentively.
They recalled those years, whether near or far, sad or beautiful, and the pictures were so clear in the sound of the music.
This is the magic of music. It can resonate with human emotions and evoke human memories. This is also the reason why Xia Yu likes music.
Good things are always short-lived, and humans cannot always indulge in the past, so when the song ends, everyone wakes up from their dream.
"Pah~Pah~Pah~Pah~Pah~"
The sparse applause gathered together and resounded like thunder. Lao Xia and Lin Shuqin also took the lead in applauding.
This is the music for them, and that is their son.
The musicians beside Xia Yu all seemed to have realized something. Just now, under the leadership of Mr. Xia, they all performed beyond their level.
He is a genius, he has the ability to be the concertmaster of an orchestra.
In fact, Xia Yu himself was also surprised, because he did not use Italian artillery, but still achieved the state of unity between man and piano. Perhaps this song dedicated to his parents was infused with his most sincere feelings!
The previous bottleneck was naturally broken through, and Xia Yu's cello playing skills were further enhanced. He felt that even in the non-Buff state, he could challenge their deputy principal.
With the help of the Italian cannon, maybe the chief can be brought down.
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