Chapter 140 Why don't we take a photo now?
Although they have entered Shandong Province, they are still quite a distance away from their destination. According to the navigation, it will take more than half a day, so Wu Xianyu decided to stay in Qingdao for a while.
The two first came to the hotel, put their luggage and parked the car, put leashes on the two cats, and then walked out of the hotel as if they were taking a walk.
Lin Miaomiao finds everything new and she will try any unfamiliar snack. The two of them were stopping in front of a stall selling lard residue, waiting for their portion of lard residue to come out of the pot.
Smelling the fragrance, Lin Miaomiao kept swallowing her saliva. The two cats were not very interested in this kind of fried food, but they squatted obediently at the feet of the two, attracting the attention of passers-by.
"Boss, when will the next pot be ready?"
At this time, a man with a local accent came over, holding a plastic bag filled with orange-yellow liquid and a layer of fine foam on top.
Lin Miaomiao, attracted by the voice, turned her sight and naturally saw what the man was holding. Her expression gradually became strange. Wu Xianyu knew at a glance that she had misunderstood, and lowered his head and put his mouth close to her ear.
"This is beer. You should know Tsingtao Beer. Many of the original beer here is packaged like this."
"Beer, that's fine."
With a sigh of relief, Lin Miaomiao's eyes returned to normal, but she would occasionally glance at the beer in the man's hand.
Seeing her reaction, Wu Xianyu raised his head and looked around, his eyes fixed on a small shop not far away, and patted Lin Miaomiao on the shoulder.
"We'll buy some to try later. I wonder if there's any from the second factory."
"Huh? Why is it the second factory? Isn't the one from the first factory tasty?"
Lin Miaomiao asked directly. Before Wu Xianyu could answer, the owner of the fried pork lard store enthusiastically introduced
"The guy knows how to drink it. The taste of the second factory is suitable for drinking. Many people from other places like the second factory, but locals like us still prefer the first factory. Maybe we are used to it. You can try it. The taste is better than those sold online."
After saying that, the boss packed the two people's portion of lard residue into bags. Wu Xianyu took it on his own initiative, said thank you to the boss, and took Lin Miaomiao to a small shop not far away.
The two did not choose to use plastic bags as they felt uneasy about it, so they paid a little more money and used plastic buckets.
While waiting for the wine to be bottled, the boss gave each of them a small cup to taste. After drinking it, Lin Miaomiao smacked her lips.
“Feels a bit sweet”
"Hahaha, that's how it is at the Second Factory. Many of our local wine lovers don't like the taste. They like the taste of the Fourth Factory."
The boss was very enthusiastic and explained to the two the differences between different Tsingtao Beer factories.
After getting the wine and saying goodbye to the shop owner, the two looked for a place to eat. After looking for a while, Lin Miaomiao sighed.
“There are so many dumpling shops here.”
"Then why not eat dumplings? By the way, have you ever eaten Spanish mackerel dumplings?"
Wu Xianyu looked at the small shop on the roadside. He hadn't eaten dumplings for a long time and he was tempted.
"Fish meat can be used to make dumplings. I want to try it."
Lin Miaomiao's interest was successfully aroused, and the two walked towards a large dumpling shop.
With the consent of the store owner, the two of them walked in with Yuwan and Laotie. Seeing two eye-catching cats, the store owner generously gave each cat a small fish. The pure white Yuwan seemed to be glowing in the sunlight, while the pure black Laotie was shiny and smooth, and the fur on its body reflected colorful light when the sunlight shone on it.
After ordering the dumplings, the boss took the initiative to chat with Lin Miaomiao about fish balls and Laotie. Sure enough, the attraction of cats was hard to resist. Soon, the dumplings for both of them were ready, and the boss left tactfully.
“Ha, cool.”
Lin Miaomiao took a big sip of beer first, which cheered her up a lot. She picked up the steaming dumplings. Unlike the dumplings made by Wang Shengnan which were bite-sized, the Spanish mackerel dumplings were very big, almost the size of Lin Miaomiao's palm.
After taking a bite of the dumpling, Lin Miaomiao chewed it carefully and nodded.
“Although the texture is a bit soft, it tastes really good and fresh.”
"After all, it's fish, so it's a little soft without other side dishes. Would you like some chili?"
As he spoke, Wu Xianyu put some chili oil in his own oil dish. Lin Miaomiao dipped her chopsticks in his seasoning and found it not very spicy, so she poured the chili oil on herself.
“The chili here is so fragrant”
“You can tell it’s fried at home.”
Wu Xianyu nodded in approval. Speaking of chili oil, Wu Xianyu recalled an incident from his previous life. A smile appeared on his face, and he shared it with Lin Miaomiao.
"I remember one thing. I remember one time when I was eating dumplings at a restaurant in my hometown, the chili there was very fragrant, so I added a lot of chili. In the end, I ate three cans of chili sauce on one plate of dumplings. When I paid the bill, the boss looked at the empty cans on my table and said, 'How about I don't want the money for the dumplings, but you can give me the money for the chili sauce.'"
"Hahahaha, do you have to be so exaggerated? Is that store still there?"
Wu Xianyu shook his head, a look of nostalgia appeared on his face. Although it is not the same world, it should still be there.
"I don't know. I've been away for a few years. It was just a small shop at the time. I don't know if it's still there. I'll look for it when I come back. Wow, the taste of that chili sauce is really unforgettable."
A serving of Spanish mackerel dumplings is not very large, maybe only six or seven, but it is really filling. Together with the snacks we had along the way, it was just enough for two people.
There was still a lot of beer left in the bucket, so the two decided not to go out anymore and went back to the hotel to rest before going out for a seafood barbecue in the evening.
The seafood barbecue in the evening was a carnival for Yuwan and Laotie. Because of their good looks, they were often fed by the vendors. Some raw fish that were smaller or not good-looking and not suitable for the shelves were given to them by the boss. When we returned to the hotel at night, the two cats fell asleep with their round bellies.
After staying for one more day to allow the alcohol in their bodies to completely digest, the two finally set out again. However, when getting in the car, Lin Miaomiao was still obsessed with beer, so Wu Xianyu started the car and fulfilled Lin Miaomiao's wish.
“Buy some to take home when you get back.”
"Hehe, baby is so nice to me"
Before the car started, Lin Miaomiao leaned over and kissed Wu Xianyu on the side of his cheek. Wu Xianyu smiled calmly and accepted the title. In his previous life, he had looked down on boys who were called babies, thinking that how could a grown man accept such a title, but now, it feels so good.
After a morning, when they arrived at the booked hotel, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon. The two of them immediately put their luggage away and went out to eat.
Before dinner, Lin Miaomiao had planned to walk around the neighborhood in the afternoon, but in the end, laziness struck, and the two of them bought some snacks and went straight back to the hotel, lying on the bed and checking their phones.
Lin Miaomiao looked at the dazzling photos in her circle of friends and could tell that after graduation everyone wanted to use this summer vacation to make up for the lost happy times.
At this time, Wu Xianyu pinched Lin Miaomiao's belly, and then his voice came from Lin Miaomiao's side.
"Miao Miao, why don't we go to bed early today and then go watch the sunrise."
"Ok?"
Lin Miaomiao's eyes lit up. This suggestion seemed good. She placed her hand on the back of Wu Xianyu's hand and thought for a moment. Lin Miaomiao nodded and said, "Okay, then let's go to bed early tonight and get up early tomorrow to watch the sunrise. This is my first time watching the sunrise. I'm looking forward to it."
"It's my first time to watch the sunrise, after all, usually there are so many tall buildings that I can't see it even if I want to."
Wu Xianyu was also very satisfied with his sudden idea.
At around six o'clock in the afternoon, the two finished dinner early, took a shower and got into bed.
"Ring ring ring"
The not-so-loud alarm rang and Lin Miaomiao's body trembled slightly. Her originally peaceful expression while sleeping now frowned.
Wu Xianyu reached out to turn off her cell phone alarm, took a deep breath, and gently climbed out of bed.
I quickly washed and dressed. I wore an extra coat today as it was still a little cold at the beach in the morning.
After packing up, Wu Xianyu came to the bed and gently shook Lin Miaomiao.
"Miao Miao, dear, get up, you won't be able to see the sunrise soon"
"Ok!"
Hearing that she would not be able to see the sunrise, Lin Miaomiao woke up suddenly, opened her sleepy eyes, saw Wu Xianyu in front of her, moved her body, leaned over and kissed him, her tone lazy
"what time is it"
"It's almost four o'clock. It will take some time to drive to the beach."
"Oh, why didn't you call me earlier?"
When Lin Miaomiao heard the time, she struggled to get up from the bed and staggered into the bathroom. When she appeared again, she felt much more energetic.
They quickly put on their clothes, put the two cats into a cat bag, and walked out of the hotel. Seeing that the sky was still dark, Lin Miaomiao felt something was wrong and took out her cell phone to check.
"Hey, Xianyu, you lied to me. It's only half past three, how come it's already four o'clock?"
"Eating takes time, don't be angry, go eat."
Using food to divert Lin Miaomiao's attention, the two got in the car and drove towards the beach. They saw a breakfast stall on the road, so they ate their breakfast leisurely.
When we arrived at the best spot to watch the sunrise, there was still some time before sunrise, but quite a few people had already gathered here. Summer vacation is a good time to travel, and tourists from all over the world gathered here, each holding a mobile phone or camera, facing the beach.
Lin Miaomiao looked at the situation in front of her and couldn't help but take a deep breath. If she had arrived a little later, there would probably be no good seats left.
Holding the two cats in her arms, Lin Miaomiao also picked up her mobile phone. Because the two cats have lived with humans for a long time, their biological clocks are the same as humans. At this time, the two cats were not in a very good spirits and yawned from time to time.
Chatting casually with Wu Xianyu, Lin Miaomiao quietly waited for the moment of sunrise.
After waiting for a while, Lin Miaomiao felt her heart pounding. Although the sun had not yet risen, the sky was gradually getting brighter. She tightened her grip on the phone in her hand and leaned on Wu Xianyu behind her, waiting for that moment to come.
At this time, the people around him began to stir, but few people spoke. There were only footsteps and coughs, and everyone was waiting for the most beautiful moment.
Then a spot of light appeared where the sea and the sky met. Lin Miaomiao pressed the record button on her mobile phone and looked at the sky with bated breath. She did not look at the phone, but just let the phone record the video while she looked at the sky with her eyes.
A spot of light gradually stretched out and turned into an arc. The orange-red rising sun slowly emerged. The arc gradually stretched out until a certain moment it stopped stretching and began to shrink. Finally, a round ball of light appeared on the sea. Lin Miaomiao took a deep breath, and her heart became extremely calm. This breath was very long, as if all the pressure of the past few years was spit out.
Yuwan and Laotie, who were curled up in the two men's arms, raised their heads without knowing when, staring at the sun in the sky. Their tails swept across the two men's chests from time to time, and it was obvious that they were in a good mood.
Until the sun gradually left the sea, the light changed from red to bright yellow, and everyone stopped looking directly at it. The crowd gradually dispersed, and Lin Miaomiao put away her phone. At this moment, she seemed to have undergone a baptism, and the whole person was extremely calm. She turned her head and looked at Wu Xianyu.
"Go, go."
"Well, do you want to go eat something?"
"Okay, okay, I just digested the food I had this morning."
After a second of failure, Lin Miaomiao became excited again.
After having another breakfast, the two of them walked casually with the cat. They just asked the owner of the breakfast shop and came to the nearest Kowloon Bay Park. According to the introduction, this stretch of coastline is a park and you can walk the entire way.
Looking at the sparkling sea, Lin Miaomiao couldn't help but stop, holding the railing and looking forward.
Yuwan jumped up lightly, landed steadily on the railing, adjusted his posture, and squatted down gracefully. Laotie didn't do anything fancy, he just squatted directly at Lin Miaomiao's feet.
Wu Xianyu saw this scene from behind, picked up his mobile phone, adjusted the angle, and captured this image.
It was the fishing ban period, and this seaside city seemed to have become idle, with a leisurely pace. It was not until this time that Lin Miaomiao seemed to have truly let go of all her burdens. As if she had thought of something, she turned her head and looked at Wu Xianyu behind her.
"Xianyu, come here too."
"coming"
Wu Xianyu walked over with a smile on his face, and showed Lin Miaomiao his recent work. The protagonist in the photo had her back to the sea, with her hands on the handrails. The hem of her light blue dress was blown by the sea breeze. Two cats, one white and one black, were sitting one above and one below. The whole picture was a large expanse of blue ocean, which made people feel relaxed and happy. Wu Xianyu spoke with satisfaction.
"I'll make it into a computer screen when I get home"
“Hehe, why not make a mobile phone screen?”
"Because this was taken horizontally, the phone can't fit in it."
"Then why don't we take a photo now?"
Lin Miaomiao took Wu Xianyu's phone, put her arm around Wu Xianyu, leaned her face on his shoulder, and looked at the camera. Wu Xianyu also looked at the camera, and Lin Miaomiao pressed the camera button.
There is the sea behind the two people hugging each other. After taking the photo, Lin Miaomiao directly set it as wallpaper and returned the phone to Wu Xianyu. Wu Xianyu took it with a smile and slightly tightened his hand around Lin Miaomiao's waist. Lin Miaomiao raised her head tacitly and their lips touched.
Fortunately, they both knew that this was a public place and did not act too recklessly. They kissed for a few seconds and then separated. Holding hands, each holding a cat, they walked slowly along the coastline.
The coastline was not short. After walking for a while, the two felt a little tired and the summer heat was rising. They quickly found a place to rest and have lunch.
(End of this chapter)
