As Xiaoqi ate, her eyes crinkled into crescents and her cheeks puffed out. But when she met Han Fei's gaze, the little girl straightened her face and said with an air of righteous indignation, "Xiaoqi doesn't like it! It's just so-so, not as good as Grandpa's pork rib rice cake!"
Han Fei smiled and nodded: "Grandpa understands. Then Xiao Qi will reluctantly eat his fill first. After we've eaten, we'll go to Qiao Garden to see the Beauty Looking in the Mirror Stone."
"Yay!" Xiao Qi ate happily. Because the chair was high, the little girl sat on it and her two little feet swung back and forth in the air.
Soft and smooth shredded tofu paired with fragrant crab roe buns, and a bowl of fish soup noodles—that's the perfect way to start a day in Thailand.
With the last cup of tea finished, it was time for the morning tea to end. Han Fei exchanged contact information with the three kind-hearted people.
"When you have time, please come visit my city. I will do my best to be a good host and show you around the beautiful scenery and delicious food," Han Fei said with a smile.
The middle-aged woman laughed heartily, "Great! We'll definitely come, and we'll have to bring the whole family!"
"Okay, no problem! Don't refuse, I have to treat you!"
Han Fei also learned about the relationship between the three men: one was the middle-aged woman's husband, and the other was their business partner. They had met at the crab roe bun shop because they happened to be discussing business nearby.
After saying goodbye to the three, Han Fei took Xiao Wu and Xiao Qi's hands, with Xiao Wu on his left and Xiao Qi on his right. Xiao Liu didn't need to worry at all, because he had already taken his sister's hand and protected her in the middle. He was a complete sister-obsessed brother.
The tour guide led the way, and after lunch we took a walk, and we arrived at Qiao Garden.
Qiao Garden in Taizhou, also known as the "Qiao Family Compound of Northern Jiangsu," is the oldest existing classical garden in northern Jiangsu and is hailed as a scenic spot in Wuling and the premier garden on the left bank of the Huai River. It is a national 4A-level scenic area.
Within the park, the rocky valleys, forests, and springs complement each other, while the pavilions and towers shine brightly, adorned with flowers, pine trees, and bamboo, creating distinct layers.
The main hall is located in the north, with a pond in the middle, artificial mountains facing each other, winding caves hiding in the rocks, and stone bridges lying on the water. It is composed of a few very simple objects, which are unconventional and create a fresh and unique scene.
Enjoy the tranquility of mountains and rivers without leaving the city, and find the charm of forests and springs while living in the bustling city.
Xiao Qi got tired of walking and snuggled against Han Fei's legs, almost sitting on his shoes so that Han Fei could carry her.
Han Fei looked at the little girl, panting and with a flushed face, and sighed, "Little Qi..."
Xiao Qi raised her head, her big, bright eyes, like the stars in the sky, looking at him: "Grandpa, is your name Xiao Qi?"
Han Fei swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue, "You need to exercise more, or you'll turn into a little pumpkin."
Han Fei coughed lightly: "We'll be there soon."
"Beauty in the Mirror! Little Seven is coming!" Little Seven cheered, no longer sticking close to Han Fei, and became energetic.
The Taihu stone embedded in the wall, like a latticed window, is both transparent and opaque, serving to screen and conceal the view. This is the "beauty reflecting in the mirror" stone that Xiaoqi has been longing for.
A sign stood nearby: "A unique Taihu rock, naturally formed, with crisscrossing textures, nested cavities, and exquisite detail, resembling a graceful beauty dressing before a mirror."
Looking at the stone full of holes, Xiao Qi turned to Han Fei with a questioning look: "Grandpa, is this tattered piece of cloth the Beauty Mirror Stone?"
Children always reveal certain truths without any pretense.
In the artist's eyes: It's like a graceful beauty dressing up in front of a mirror!
In a child's eyes: a stone is full of holes, like a tattered rag!
Xiao Wu took out his DSLR camera and started snapping away like a professional photographer. He directed, "Xiao Qi, go to the back of the rock, face the hole in the rock, and stand up higher!"
Xiaoqi reluctantly agreed: "Is that so?"
The little girl brought her face close to the vortex and blinked her big eyes.
"Yes, yes, yes! Keep it up! Great! Smile!" Xiao Wu directed, "Xiao Liu, you go too, take a picture with your sister!"
Xiao Liu loves taking photos with his younger sister, and he happily skips over to her.
Although Xiaoqi verbally expressed her dislike for the stone, she was quite enthusiastic when taking photos; perhaps the little girl is naturally fond of having her picture taken.
Xiao Wu waved his hand: "I'm done taking the pictures. My hand is sore from pressing the shutter button!"
"Let me see the photos!" Xiaoqi leaned closer.
Xiao Wu opened the photos he had just taken. In the photos, a large rock was gracefully shaped, and Xiao Qi's little face occupied a hollow, which indeed confirmed the name "Beauty Looking in the Mirror Rock".
Tai Z Plum Garden commemorates the Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang. The tour guide introduced Mr. Mei's life and character, which the children listened to with great interest. Xiao Wu was deeply moved by Mr. Mei's integrity.
"I've decided, he's my idol!" Xiao Wu said earnestly.
Xiao Qi blinked her eyes and suddenly hugged Han Fei's leg. Han Fei thought she was asking for a hug because she couldn't walk anymore, but then he heard the little girl say loudly in her childish voice, "Grandpa is my idol, I like Grandpa the most!"
Han Fei laughed heartily: "Grandpa will remember this. Your idol is Grandpa. You can't become a fan of celebrities when you grow up."
He sees many little girls chasing after celebrities, calling them "brother" or "idol," and he worries that his daughter, Harper Seven, will be like that when she grows up.
Now it seems there's nothing to worry about.
Xiao Wu whispered into Xiao Liu's ear, "I know why Grandpa dotes on Xiao Qi the most. It's not because she's young, it's because she's really good at finding every opportunity to flatter him!"
"For example, when the two of us were enjoying our meal and forgot everything else, she still remembered to praise Grandpa, saying that Grandpa's cooking was better than what you get in restaurants!"
"It's the same now. I said on a whim that I regarded Mr. Mei as my idol, and she immediately turned around and said that she regarded her grandfather as her idol!"
Xiao Wu muttered to himself for a while, then saw Xiao Liu smiling broadly and wrinkled his chubby face: "Why are you getting happier and happier as you listen to this?"
Xiao Liu proudly declared, "It proves my sister is smart! I'm proud and happy!"
Xiao Wu: "...I'm speechless!"
Opposite Meiyuan is Thai Z Old Street, where you can stroll around, eat and drink. For dinner, try authentic Thai Z cuisine on the old street, such as Qintong stewed double seafood, fried stinky tofu, and local chicken soup.
In the evening, you can take a boat ride on the Wanghailou Pavilion, known as the No. 1 pavilion in the Jianghuai region, while listening to folk songs and gazing at the Taizhou Pearl River in the distance, and enjoy a night cruise on the Fengcheng River.
Xiao Wu took a bunch of pictures with his camera, mostly of his grandfather and Xiao Qi, not the scenery. He had completely ignored Xiao Liu.
Xiaoqi gazed at the night view of Fengcheng River, rubbing her eyes: "Xiaoqi is already very sleepy, but Xiaoqi doesn't want to close her eyes. It's so beautiful here, the lights are so beautiful, the houses are so beautiful!"
After spending one night at the hotel, the next day, Han Fei took the three little ones to the Naval Ship Culture Park, the birthplace of the Chinese Navy. Seeing real ships with their own eyes, and even being able to board and touch them up close, the two little boys, Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu, were incredibly excited.
Xiao Wu quickly taught Xiao Qi how to take pictures: "Yes, that's it! Xiao Qi is so smart! Come on, take a picture of your brother, I love this place so much!"
Xiao Qi cooperated perfectly: "Fifth Brother, stand up straight! The Navy doesn't have people standing so crookedly! Yes, yes, stand at attention!"
"Sixth Brother, you and Fifth Brother stand in front of the ship, I'll take a picture of you two together! OK, Seventh Brother, all done!"
Xiao Wu was extremely dissatisfied with the photo: "How could you make Xiao Liu look so handsome while making me look so silly? I'm just grinning like an idiot, not serious at all, and I don't fit this scene!"
"It's because you're inherently stupid!" Xiao Qi hid behind Han Fei: "Grandpa, protect me, Fifth Brother is going to throw a tantrum!"
Xiao Wu: "...I can't afford to mess with you!"
Han Fei smiled and said, "I'll take your picture. Stand still, don't grin, just smile slightly, don't show your teeth."
Xiao Wu finally got a satisfactory photo: "Grandpa is the best!"
In the afternoon, Han Fei brought the three children to Lizhong Water Forest Park.
This artificial ecological forest covers an area of 1,500 mu and adopts a three-dimensional model of forest, stacks, ditches and fish. Metasequoia and pond cypress reach for the sky, beneficial birds gather in the treetops, and fish leap in the ditches, making the forest full of vitality.
This is a paradise for wildlife, where owls, wild ducks, egrets, black cuckoos, grass parrots, and magpies nest and live. The forest usually has over 30,000 birds, with peak numbers exceeding 60,000.
At dusk, hundreds of birds return to their nests, darkening the sky and creating a magnificent sight.
More than 100,000 azalea trees, towering redwoods, blend seamlessly with the polder landscape, creating a breathtaking scene. Xiao Wu screamed with excitement, running and taking pictures all the way, so happy that she almost wanted to become a bird flying among them.
Xiao Qi ran after him, shouting, "Fifth Brother, I want to take a picture with the owl!"
"Hmph! Owls sleep during the day, they won't take pictures with you!" Xiao Wu still remembers the grudge of her secretly taking a picture of her silly grin.
Little Seven hadn't thrown a tantrum yet, but Little Six had, who snatched Little Five's camera away: "Little Seven, your brother will take you to find an owl and take the best pictures of you!"
"Hey! Give me back my camera! Don't run away! Wait for me!"
Watching the three children playing and chasing each other in the "forest," like three little elves, Han Fei felt relaxed and happy. He took a deep breath; the air here was very comfortable, a natural oxygen bar.
"It's a deer!" Xiao Qi exclaimed. "Fifth Brother, Sixth Brother, there are deer here!"
Xiao Wu's eyes widened: "Wow, it's so close! I'm going to chase the deer!"
But as soon as Xiao Wu chased after it, the deer ran away. He ran as fast as he could, but he couldn't catch up. Finally, he was so tired that he sat down on the ground, panting heavily, and said, "I can't outrun it, I really can't outrun it!"
Xiao Liu secretly took pictures, recording Xiao Wu's silly behavior while chasing the deer, intending to show them to his older brothers and sisters when they got back.
Thailand is not large; you can see it all in two days from morning till night, but its beauty is both vibrant and elegant.
This place not only boasts a vibrant morning tea scene but also a rich cultural heritage that has influenced generations. Together with the river that has nurtured generations of Thai people, it weaves together a tapestry of happiness in this city. This bustling metropolis is unparalleled in its ability to bestow happiness upon its inhabitants.
When Han Fei brought the three little ones home, he was met with four pairs of resentful eyes.
Han Chengshan huffed, "Grandpa, while I was living at school, you took Xiao Wu, Xiao Liu, and Xiao Qi and made sure they ate, drank, and played well behind my back!"
Han Chengsi sighed, "Why didn't you wait for me to come back from school and take me with you? I don't live on campus."
Han Chengda said coldly, "Wouldn't it be better if you stayed home with me?"
Han Chengsi glanced at him sideways: "Your face is like a rainy day, unpredictable, it's exhausting to be around you."
Han Rou took Xiao Wu's camera, flipped through the photos from the past two days, and said with envy, "I wish I didn't live on campus, then I could go see the night view too, it's so beautiful!"
Little Seven coaxed her older sister like a little adult: "Second sister, I brought you something delicious to eat, don't be sad."
"Delicious food!" Han Chengshan asked expectantly when he saw the large bags in the bodyguard's hands, "What delicious food is there? Is there any for me?"
Xiao Wu grinned mischievously: "No, everyone gets a share, except for Third Brother!"
"You little brat, you think I won't beat you up!"
"Go ahead and hit me! Hehehe!" Xiao Wu stuck out his tongue at him provocatively.
Han Chengshan chased after him, and Xiao Wu ran around the table. He was about to be caught, but he would take advantage of his small size to crawl under the table.
After playing around for a while, the two children were covered in sweat, and the third child really couldn't catch the slippery fifth child.
Han Fei had already heated up the food he brought back from Thailand, and the family enjoyed their dinner together. Old Xu took a bite of a crab roe bun and sighed, "No wonder our meat buns don't sell well in Thailand. They've kept such delicious food hidden away without letting a word out!"
Han Fei asked, "You haven't eaten this before?"
He thought that Old Man Xu was old, knowledgeable, and had been successful in his youth, so he must have eaten it before. He never expected that Old Man Xu had never eaten it.
Old Xu shrugged: "When I was young, it was a small place, and the tourism industry hadn't taken off. It's only in the last few years that it has developed rapidly."
Han Fei narrowed his eyes, lost in thought.
If you want to sell frozen products in Thailand, traditional meat buns probably won't sell. If you improve the crab roe buns and sell them locally, you'll lose the point of freezing them.
Flash freezing is not about defeating local delicacies with local ones, but rather about using transportation to preserve local delicacies through flash freezing and deliver them to various places so that people in other places who have never tasted them can enjoy them.
Transportation from south to north and from north to south is essential for business to thrive, allowing wealth and fortune to flow and rise.
After returning from Thailand, Han Fei immediately immersed himself in the factory's dedicated "New Product Development Lab".
Han Li stood beside him, looking at the crabs on the table, and asked curiously, "Which one is male, and which one is female?"
Han Fei picked up a relatively large crab: "The larger ones are usually males. You can tell by looking at the crab's navel; female crabs have round navels."
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