Chapter 33 New Year Extra · Part 2
Since they were going to celebrate the New Year with their mother and sister in modern times, the first thing they had to do was to let them experience the modern atmosphere. So after going out, the three of them went straight to the car rental company and rented a car for easy travel.
If it were in the past, Zhu Yuhuan would definitely feel sorry for his savings, but no money is more precious than his family, so Zhu Yuhuan naturally didn't care about spending it.
The most important thing is that during his life in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuhuan had almost forgotten the four words "diligence and thrift".
Zhu Youtong looked at the red car and couldn't help touching it. He said, "None of the cars on the road just now were as beautiful as this one."
She had carefully asked Zhu Yuhuan on the way and learned that the name of this new thing that was faster and more comfortable than a carriage was "car". She quickly took over everything in front of her.
Zhu Yuhuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "Today I will use this to take you two for a good spin."
Zhu Youtong was a little excited when he heard that and asked, "Turn around? Where to turn around?"
"Go wherever there's excitement."
Hu Shanxiang, who was standing beside her, remained cautious and said, "Driving is tiring, and we're new here, so don't be too aggressive."
Zhu Yuhuan knew she was worried about her health and that he wouldn't be able to master this "new thing." She patiently explained, "Don't worry, Mom. The distance from home to here would take at least an hour... where we are. But if we drive this, we can get here in less than half an hour. It won't take too long to go around the city ring road either."
Zhu Youtong nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right, don't worry, Mom. Apart from painting, there is nothing in the world that my sister is not good at."
Zhu Yuhuan couldn't help but pinch her face and said with a smile, "You always tease me about this!" She looked at Hu Shanxiang and said comfortingly, "Don't worry, I'm here."
Hu Shanxiang met her usual reassuring gaze and finally nodded slightly.
Zhu Yuhuan first drove slowly for a while to make sure that he had regained his driving skills. Only then did he boldly turn on the navigation, increase his speed, and drive on the city roads with Hu Shanxiang and Zhu Youtong.
Every time he passed by a landmark building or tourist attraction, Zhu Yuhuan would give a brief introduction and gradually recalled some traces of his life in that era.
She once distributed flyers in May Day Square, played the role of a doll, worked as a clerk in a milk tea shop in a shopping mall, and watched movies...
Although he did not have to worry about making a living like he did in the Ming Dynasty, it was precisely because of these experiences that Zhu Yuhuan could often use the "down-to-earth" feelings he had experienced to remind himself.
Hu Shanxiang noticed that every time she passed by a place, she always seemed to have something unsaid, as if she had had experiences in these places that they had not had.
Zhu Yuhuan noticed Hu Shanxiang's gaze and suddenly thought of something. He said to Zhu Youtong, "Tongtong, how about we go to the square?"
"Square?" Zhu Youtong held Zhu Yuhuan's mobile phone and wrote the word "square" using the handwriting input method. He then asked which square it was, and then added the word "May Day".
Zhu Yuhuan parked the car and then took Hu Shanxiang and Zhu Youtong to the square.
Because today is New Year's Eve, many people go out to celebrate the New Year. The square is crowded with people taking photos, congratulating each other, and making phone calls.
Just by walking around outside, Zhu Youtong has already learned about some unique behaviors of modern times. He is not surprised, but very excited.
This place is much more interesting than the Ming Dynasty!
Zhu Yuhuan quickly held their hands, fearing that they would accidentally get lost.
The two men only had Zhu Yuhuan's old mobile phone with them. Although they had adapted to modern life, they were not yet proficient in mastering modern technological products, so they had to be careful at this time.
In addition to the bustling crowds, there are also some small entertainment activities in the square. Most of them are small activities based on ancient customs. As long as you simply participate, you can receive various small gifts.
Zhu Youtong had been to temple fairs with Zhu Yuhuan before and was quite familiar with these things, but what really surprised her was the clothes of the staff of these small projects. They were almost the same as the clothes they wore at that time, and even more exquisite and noble. Some were embroidered with exquisite patterns that Zhu Youtong had never seen before.
Seeing his sister was very curious, Zhu Yuhuan whispered, "I can't buy it online these days. If you want to wear it, I'll rent a set."
Zhu Youtong also became interested after hearing this and asked, "Rent? Can we rent clothes here?"
"Of course." Zhu Yuhuan pointed to a photo studio not far away and said, "You can rent it over there. Let's go and try it."
"good!"
Zhu Yuhuan looked at his mother and recommended: "Mom, go and try it too."
Although Hu Shanxiang didn't say it, she was obviously not fully accustomed to modern clothing. Hearing Zhu Yuhuan's words, she was also a little tempted, but she couldn't help asking: "Does it cost money again..."
Although it was uncertain how long they would stay here, Hu Shanxiang knew that they would inevitably have to spend money when they were away from home, not to mention that from the current situation, they were no longer as well-fed and well-clothed as before, and had to consider money and livelihood issues.
Zhu Yuhuan felt warm at the thought, but he still said comfortingly, "It won't cost much."
The three of them, mother and daughter, changed into the rented Ming Dynasty Hanfu and did some simple styling. Hu Shanxiang and Zhu Youtong were obviously more adapted to the outfit.
The makeup artist who was helping with their hair and makeup seemed reluctant to leave the mother and daughter. She said, "Why don't we exchange contact information? The ladies are quite knowledgeable about hair and makeup..."
Hu Shanxiang had been in the palace for so many years and was very familiar with this aspect. Even a few casual comments from her were enough to surprise people.
Zhu Yuhuan didn't mind. After leaving his contact information, he left with his mother and sister.
Hu Shanxiang was a little absent-minded, and from time to time she would turn her head to look at the store in the distance, and sighed: "They are laughing so happily."
Zhu Yuhuan exchanged a glance with his mother and said with a smile, "Here, every profession is worthy of respect, and every skill, when mastered to the highest degree, can earn one's living."
Hu Shanxiang looked at her daughter and vaguely understood where her daughter's confidence and composure came from.
It comes precisely from this dreamlike era.
As they were talking, the sound of a pipa was heard not far away. The mother, daughter and her two daughters walked forward together and saw a girl performing on the street with a pipa. The people around were watching with great interest and taking videos with their mobile phones from time to time.
Zhu Yuhuan looked at his sister beside him and saw that she was itching to play the pipa. After she finished her song, Zhu Yuhuan took the initiative to step forward and asked with a smile, "Excuse me, can you let me try it? We were in a hurry to go out today and didn't bring our pipa with us."
The other party didn't mind and said, "Of course, it would be embarrassing for me to play alone."
Seeing his sister nod at him, Zhu Youtong immediately came over excitedly and said, "Can you play... play 'Drunk in Taiping'?"
"Of course, do you want me to help you find an accompaniment?"
Zhu Youtong didn't quite understand what she was saying, so she just said, "I can do it by myself." She raised her hand and plucked the strings, and the music poured out. Even without accompaniment, it was still very moving. It would be better to say that this song did not need accompaniment at all, and it was enough to make people feel what a prosperous era was like.
The girl who originally played the pipa's eyes lit up as she listened, and she couldn't help but ask Zhu Yuhuan, "Which music school did your sister graduate from? She's amazing... She's like she stepped out of a painting!"
Zhu Youtong heard it clearly and said, "Of course I learned it from my mother... No, I learned it from my mother."
Zhu Yuhuan looked at Hu Shanxiang, who was standing in the crowd not far away and listening. After thinking for a moment, he said, "If you don't mind, can I ask my mother to play a song for you?"
"Of course!" The girl nodded repeatedly and said, "Let me also see what it means that there is always a mountain higher than the other."
Zhu Yuhuan immediately pulled Hu Shanxiang forward and encouraged her, "Tongtong has already played it, why don't you try it too!"
Unexpectedly, Hu Shanxiang did not retreat. Instead, she stepped forward confidently, took the pipa handed to her by Zhu Youtong, sat down and began to play.
What she played was not an ancient song from the Ming Dynasty, but the music played on the music box that Zhu Yuhuan had given her. The arrangement was slightly changed, and it was richer than the simple main melody.
The girl next to her was a little stunned. She reached out and touched Zhu Yuhuan with her arm, saying, "Your mother is so amazing... I haven't heard this version of "Jasmine Flower" yet." She didn't hear Zhu Yuhuan's response, so she turned her head to look at her, only to see that Zhu Yuhuan was also standing there, obviously as surprised as she was.
Zhu Yuhuan was surprised not only by Hu Shanxiang's choice of song, but also by the fact that Hu Shanxiang had enriched the original song with a lot of content, but she was completely unaware of it.
Hu Shanxiang seemed to notice Zhu Yuhuan's gaze. She turned her head and looked at her while playing the piano. There was a rare hint of cunning in her eyes, and she was no longer like her former self.
For a moment, Zhu Yuhuan felt mixed emotions, and his eyes felt a little sore.
very nice……
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