Returning home after spending the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong felt like going from the city back to the countryside; even the sky seemed much bluer.
Song Ziqing discovered that Lin Chengyu had become even more clingy since they officially became husband and wife.
"Xiaoyu, the New Year is over, and we have to go back to work! Where do you think we should go this time? Should we go to inland cities in Fujian and Guangxi?"
A map lay in front of Song Ziqing, and she was mentally calculating which city would be more convenient to visit.
Song Ziqing actually quite liked this kind of life, traveling all over the country. They had previously purchased a lot of supplies in Hong Kong, and when they went to major cities, they traded grain and various good things with people on the black market.
"How about we go to Hubei or Hunan? It's not much farther by train from there than to Fujian or Guangxi."
Guangxi is closer to Hainan, and Fujian is wealthier, but both cities are coastal. After thinking about it, Lin Chengyu suggested changing to an inland city.
“Okay!” Song Ziqing nodded. “If we’re talking about Hubei and Hunan, we can go to Wuhan and Changsha. Those two cities should be quite prosperous.”
“Yes, I’ve heard of those two cities too. They seem to be the economic centers of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.” Lin Chengyu stroked his chin. “We can go and take a look at the factories and shops there. Maybe we can find some good business opportunities.”
“Then let’s make a decision!” Song Ziqing said happily. “We’ll go to Wuhan first, and then to Changsha.”
“Great!” Lin Chengyu smiled. “We’re sure to have a lot of fun on this trip.”
The two packed their luggage, took enough food and water, and some changes of clothes and shoes, and set off.
They traveled by train, enduring a bumpy ride, and finally arrived in Wuhan.
This is a large city with a large population, convenient transportation, and thriving commerce.
Song Ziqing and Lin Chengyu first went to Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street in Hankou, where there are many shops, restaurants, and factories.
They strolled around there for a while, bought some things, ate some delicious food, and also purchased a lot of local specialties.
Then they went to the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuchang, a landmark of Wuhan, which offers a panoramic view of the city.
They climbed to the top floor of the Yellow Crane Tower and saw the confluence of the Yangtze and Han Rivers, as well as distant mountains and lakes.
They were awestruck by the magnificent scenery before them, marveling at the wonder and beauty of nature.
"Xiaoyu, look how beautiful this place is!" Song Ziqing held Lin Chengyu's hand and pointed to the scenery in the distance. "I wish we could stay here for a while."
“Yes, it is indeed very beautiful here.” Lin Chengyu nodded. “However, we have official business to attend to right now. We need to contact a few more factories and communicate with them more. In the future, we can contact them directly by phone or telegram.”
The two stayed at the Yellow Crane Tower for a long time, only coming down after dark. They found a hotel to stay in, and the very next day before dawn, they went to the black market. Because they had been frequenting the black market recently, their makeup skills had improved rapidly.
Even Lin Chengyu is now a skilled makeup artist. In no time, with his help, Song Ziqing was transformed into a young man with ordinary features, who wouldn't stand out in a crowd.
Lin Chengyu was the same; in no time, under Song Ziqing's makeup, he looked almost exactly like her, as if they were brothers.
The first place the two of them went to in each city was the black market. Lin Chengyu would deal with people, while Song Ziqing would guard the supplies. With their division of labor, in less than a day, the treasure from Wuhan was also brought into the ring space.
Over the next few days, the two of them took seafood samples to the purchasing departments of various factories. Although not every factory was welcoming to them, they still managed to find several large factories. The pressure of purchasing materials every month was already considerable, so they were happy to accept the good stuff that was being delivered to their door, even though they had to send their own car to Guangzhou to pick it up.
After all, dried seafood in Hainan is really cheap; a whole truckload wouldn't cost much.
Next, they took the train to Changsha.
Changsha is a city with a long history, and has many historical sites and cultural heritages.
Song Ziqing and Lin Chengyu first went to Yuelu Mountain, a landmark of Changsha, which has many temples, academies, and revolutionary memorial halls.
Song Ziqing discovered another batch of fireworks at the temple. She watched with heartache as these thousand-year-old relics were smashed to pieces by the Red Guards. She quickly used her ring's spatial storage to absorb the debris, feeling deeply regretful. She knew that these places would soon be destroyed by the Red Guards as well, which saddened her greatly.
In search of more vibrant local life, Song Ziqing and Lin Chengyu visited places like Yuelu Academy, Qingfeng Gorge, and Gulushan Temple. There, they experienced a rich cultural atmosphere and discovered another secret of the ring space: it not only absorbs the warmth of the temples but also attracts scholarly energy!
Hunan has a rich cultural atmosphere that has been remarkable throughout history. The cultural energy absorbed by the ring space directly doubled its size. Song Ziqing was extremely excited; she felt she had found a treasure. She asked Lin Chengyu, "Xiaoyu, what do you think of Changsha?"
Lin Chengyu replied, "I think Changsha is great! The people here are very welcoming, the food is delicious, and the scenery is beautiful. Most importantly, it has shown us that we can also absorb cultural knowledge here!"
Song Ziqing nodded and said, "Yes, I also think Changsha is a very nice place. We have gained a lot here. However, I am still a little worried that those Red Guards might destroy this place."
Lin Chengyu said, "I don't think they would do that. This is the hometown of our leaders, and the people here love culture. They won't let the Red Guards destroy this place."
Hearing this, Song Ziqing felt a little relieved. She said, "I hope you're right. We must protect the cultural heritage here so that it can be passed down."
Lin Chengyu said, "Yes, we definitely will. In the future, we can use the existence of the ring space to help those who lack food and supplies. Now the ring space can hold more and more supplies."
Song Ziqing said, "Okay, let's work hard together."
The two exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with determination and confidence. They knew their task was still arduous, but they believed that as long as everyone worked together, they would definitely be able to protect these cultural heritages.
If they find that these places are no longer safe to protect, they can simply store all those treasures in the ring's space.
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