Chapter 264 Eating Roast Duck
We took a bus to the most prosperous place in the capital.
Once they got there, not only the little guys, but even Shen Zhiyou was almost dazzled.
They walked step by step from the countryside to the provincial capital. To them, the provincial capital was already very prosperous, but now they have arrived in the capital and see what is happening.
There are motorcycles, cars, and trams on the road, young men and women in fashionable and beautiful clothes, and many lesbians with curly hair.
And there is a subway!
In the provincial capital, people usually go out by bus, bicycle or jeep. This is the first time they have heard of the subway.
They were so curious that they took a detour to take the Laozi Metro Line 1.
As the name suggests, the subway is a vehicle that travels underground.
They went to the ticket office, bought tickets, and followed the crowd to a location similar to the train platform.
After waiting for about ten minutes, a car that looked like both a train and a bus drove over and stopped in front of them.
I followed everyone else and got on the subway. It was not rush hour, so there were not many people on the subway and there were seats available as soon as I got on.
Not long after I sat down, the car started.
The little ones were so excited. This subway was as fast as a train and more stable than a train!
Even though it was pitch black outside the window, the thought that they were now underground made them look around excitedly.
We arrived at the station soon. After getting off the bus, we climbed the stairs to the ground level.
Shen Zhiyou was still a little dizzy, "It feels like a dream."
Especially since they just returned to their hometown last year, there is still not a single car or bus on the streets of their hometown. The most common means of transportation in the countryside is still a flatbed cart or ox cart, and it is still a very proud thing for a family to have a bicycle.
Here, the number of bicycles on the street is almost causing traffic jams. There are trams, buses, and subways that are almost the same length as trains coming and going. No matter where you go, there is direct public transportation, which is very convenient and inexpensive.
It's like two different worlds, the sense of separation is too strong.
Tuan Tuan Yuan Yuan said excitedly: "We have to take the subway to go back!"
"Yes, the game is going on at the stadium, and you can take the subway there."
Quanjude is the most famous roast duck restaurant in the capital. It was dinner time and the restaurant was packed. When they went there, there was just one last table left.
The roast duck costs eight yuan per piece. Even Shen Zhiyou, who never blinks an eye when spending money in the provincial capital, couldn't help but gasp when he saw the price.
Her salary increased this year to 45 yuan a month, and a roast duck cost her almost a week's salary.
But the family had finally come together for a chance to go out, and everyone was in high spirits, so they just ordered a whole one.
The handmade lotus leaf cakes were four cents per two ounces, and they ordered two ounces.
The scallion and cucumber sauce that is eaten with the roast duck must be paid for separately, 20 cents per person.
Duck bone soup is 60 cents a bowl, and six people ordered six bowls.
A serving of fried meat costs 60 cents.
Two bowls of mixed noodles, a serving of dumplings, and a stir-fried vegetable.
After ordering the dishes, you can choose the roast duck with the waiter.
It was the first time for everyone to come and eat there. It was so new and exciting that the whole family followed the waiter over.
When we got to the oven, we saw a row of roasted red ducks, shiny and oily, and the aroma from the fruit wood roasting was so strong that I almost felt dizzy.
Since there were so many people, they just chose the biggest one.
After choosing the roast duck, they returned to their seats. Not long after, a chef came over with a special cart. On the cart was the duck they had just chosen, and he started cutting it directly in front of them.
Knowing that they were from other places, the waiter personally demonstrated and taught them how to eat roast duck.
Each person took a piece of the still hot lotus leaf pancake, put slices of roast duck, chopped green onions and cucumber on it, dipped it in sauce, and added a little bit of sugar at the waiter's recommendation.
After rolling it up and taking a bite, Tuantuan and the others' eyes lit up.
“It’s delicious!”
"If it tastes good, eat more. A whole one is enough."
When they heard what their mother said, they all smiled and nodded repeatedly.
At first, Shen Zhiyou didn’t understand why the waiter kept recommending them to order dumplings.
After all, they have been eating dumplings since they were young, so how can they come up with new ways to eat them?
But after taking a bite, I found the difference.
They are all dumplings, but the dumplings here taste better.
The noodles are also very solid in texture, which is different from the thin noodles they have over there.
"People in the north eat a lot of noodles, so the skills of making noodles must be better than ours."
Everyone nodded as if they understood, and drank one mouthful after another without stopping.
The whole family had a full meal, and after the meal they went for a stroll in Shichahai near the restaurant, and then took the subway back to the hotel.
On the way back, Shen Zhiyou found Yuanyuan was particularly silent.
When I asked, I found out that this kid had already started to count the expenses. "A meal costs more than ten yuan, and there are also accommodation and car expenses. My mother's monthly salary is almost gone."
Shen Zhiyou was at a loss for words: "You make money to spend. Besides, if mom's salary is gone, don't we still have dad's salary?"
Yuanyuan pursed her lips and shook her head, her brows still tightly furrowed.
That's not the way it should be. He needs to work very hard to make money so that he can take his parents out to play like this in the future.
At the same time, Tuan Tuan was also observing everything in the capital.
However, his attention was not on the money, but on the trams and subways that he had never seen before.
Gu Ye had read quite a few books related to science and engineering, and seeing that Tuan Tuan was interested, he started a conversation with him.
At the end of the day, although the journey was a bit tiring, everyone felt fulfilled and satisfied. Even Manman, who had to compete the next day, woke up full of energy.
While Shen Zhiyou was combing her hair, she leaned on her mother and talked non-stop.
Having inquired about the location of the competition venue in advance, they found out that the hotel they were staying in was near the Capital Gymnasium, two subway stops away. Coach Feng Qin was also staying in the hotel.
When the time came, everyone gathered downstairs.
Seeing that he was full of energy, Feng Qin smiled and said, "How did you sleep last night? Are you nervous for your first competition? Don't be nervous, it's just like a small test in our provincial team."
Manman nodded: "Not nervous."
He couldn't even run properly, so he went on stage to perform the piano.
Manman has rich experience in performing competitions, and the bigger the occasion, the better her mentality is and the better her performance is.
When Feng Qin first approached her, apart from her talent, what she valued most was her positive attitude.
In competitive sports, there are so many geniuses, just like in their youth competition this time, everyone who can come to the capital to participate in the competition is a genius.
At this time, if you keep a steady mind, you have won half the battle.
When they arrived at the venue, Gu Ye took Tuan Tuan and the others to the audience seats, while Shen Zhiyou and Feng Qin went backstage to the contestant preparation area.
Looking over there, they were all little girls about the same height as Manman.
Wearing the same style of competition uniform, hairstyle and everything.
Shen Zhiyou realized once again that this road was not so easy to walk on. She pursed her lips and was mentally prepared to take another road if this one didn't work out.
When I turned around, I saw the little girl changed into her competition uniform, jumped twice on the spot, and then turned around and started chatting with the little girl next to her with a smile.
Feng Qin lowered her voice and smiled: "Manman's mentality is more stable than our adults, don't worry."