PDLP Chapter 1220 Snowy Night in Zhongjie
Chapter 1220 Snowy Night in Zhongjie
Liaoning Provincial Museum was the first museum established in the People's Republic of China and is also the largest museum in Northeast China.
Su Xing had seen the introduction of this museum on a video platform in his previous life. After all 22 exhibition halls were opened, it was really big, and the number of collections was even more astonishing. According to the ranking of the number of rare cultural relics, it ranked eighth among the first-class museums in the country.
Although only eight exhibition halls are currently open, the new museum is already quite large, and a thorough visit could easily take several days.
So, they visited one and a half exhibition halls that afternoon, which was actually quite fast.
The announcement was already broadcasting that closing time was approaching, reminding visitors to take their belongings and leave in an orderly manner.
Jin Wei smiled at Su Xing and He Xu and said, "Let's continue shopping tomorrow. Let's go have dinner now."
She had already made a reservation at the restaurant in advance.
Su Xing and He Xu both smiled and agreed.
"Okay, let's continue tomorrow."
"Thank you for your hard work today, Kim Gwan-jang."
"Hey, I'm not tired, you guys are the ones who are tired. You sat in the car all morning and then went straight to work in the afternoon."
The group exchanged polite words as they walked out.
Museum staff greeted them when they encountered them.
"Hello, Mr. Kim."
"Hello."
Some people were staring at Su Xing, their eyes sparkling with excitement.
Jin Wei, Su Xing, and the others nodded in response to the person who greeted them.
After they left, the staff members started talking about it.
"Who are those two young men and women that Teacher Jin is with? Wow, they're so good-looking!"
"Don't you know that girl? She's famous in major museums! She draws illustrations for cultural and creative products, and many museums are lining up to collaborate with her!"
"Oh! I know who you're talking about! The one on Weibo woke up, right?!"
"Huh? I heard that the cultural and creative department wanted to collaborate with her. They said they'd been in contact for months, but she hadn't had time to take on any projects. Now, President Kim has actually brought her here!"
"Holy crap! I saw her on Weibo! But she doesn't have any photos on Weibo! I never expected her to be this beautiful..."
Who is that man?
"I don't know, I don't recognize him..."
"They look quite well-matched standing together, could they be a couple?"
"That's not necessarily true. Maybe they're just colleagues?"
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In the evening, several employees from the Propaganda and Cultural Creativity Department, along with Jin Wei, entertained Su Xing and He Xu.
During the meal, everyone talked about some representative cultural relics in the museum, as well as the local customs, food culture and other aspects of Liaoning Province.
Su Xing and He Xu listened with smiles most of the time, occasionally agreeing or asking a few questions.
In fact, Su Xing was not unfamiliar with Liaoning Province, after all, her maternal grandparents' home was in Liaoning Province.
However, both she and He Xu were still listening with great interest.
After dinner, Jin Wei and the others wanted to arrange for Su Xing and He Xu to go to karaoke or a sauna, but the two refused.
Su Xing laughed and said, "We won't go to the karaoke or sauna. Let's go back to the hotel early, edit some footage, and I'll look for inspiration."
Although the saunas in Fengtian are famous, it would be too awkward to go to one with people you don't know very well...
Jin Wei said, "Miss Su is so dedicated. Okay, I'll take you back."
The group left the restaurant.
Jin Wei and Xiao Wang drove Su Xing and He Xu back to the hotel. Xiao Wang drove.
The other two left on their own.
Upon arriving at the hotel entrance, Xiao Wang parked the car.
Jin Wei said, "Ms. Su, Mr. He, please get some rest tonight. I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning."
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
"Goodbye."
Su Xing and He Xu got out of the car and waved goodbye to Jin Wei and the others.
The two entered the hotel and rested for a while.
They checked the time and it was only a little past eight.
Although it gets dark early in the north during winter, it's impossible to sleep at this time of year if you want to rest.
Su Xing looked at He Xu and asked, "Shall we go for a walk?"
He Xu responded, "Okay."
The two got up and began to put on their down jackets.
He Xu said, "Put on your scarves and gloves; it's quite cold in Fengtian during the deep winter nights."
Su Xing covered one of He Xu's ears with a diaper, saying, "You should cover your ears more tightly too."
She's in great shape; He Xu is no match for her.
Moreover, as someone from H province, she found the winters in Liaoning province to be relatively warm.
After getting dressed, the two went out together.
After leaving the hotel, Su Xing put her hands into He Xu's down jacket pockets.
He Xu immediately enveloped his girlfriend's hand with his large hand.
Su Xing thought to himself: Men's clothing pockets are really big...
It started snowing lightly outside sometime during the day.
The wind, carrying snowflakes, crept into their collars, so the two quickly pulled up the hoods of their down jackets.
The snow shimmered under the streetlights, and the crunching sound underfoot became the background noise of our stroll.
Su Xing was drawn to the roasted sweet potato stall; the sweet potatoes in the tin bucket were steaming, and the aroma wafted straight into their noses.
He Xu smiled slightly and said to the shop owner, "Hello, boss, please pick out a roasted sweet potato for us."
The boss responded loudly, "Alright! Handsome guys and beautiful girls, which one do you like? I'll get it for you!"
Su Xing looked up at him and asked, "Aren't you going to eat?"
He Xu shook his head, "I ate a lot tonight, I can't eat anymore."
"Oh, okay." Su Xing pointed to a large roasted sweet potato. "Boss, I want this one."
"Great!"
The shopkeeper picked out the roasted sweet potato that Su Xing had chosen, wrapped it in paper, and put it in a bag. "Six yuan, here you go."
Su Xing accepted the sweet potato, and He Xu scanned the code to pay.
Su Xing couldn't wait to peel off the skin, but the golden flesh was so hot that she kept shaking her hand.
She took a bite, squinted her eyes in enjoyment, feeling the sweetness reach her heart, her hands warm up, and even the wind seemed less harsh.
The two walked along the pedestrian street, and the lights were still on on the second floor of the Zhongjie Ice Cream Shop.
Su Xing had already finished the roasted sweet potato, and she pulled He Xu along, saying, "Come on, let's get an ice pop."
He Xu asked her, "Is it too hot and too cold for your teeth and stomach?"
Su Xing patted her stomach, "Don't worry, I have good teeth and a good appetite! I'll be fine!"
Helpless, He Xu had no choice but to compromise.
The two walked towards the old shop, pushed open the glass door, and a milky aroma mixed with warmth wafted in, a stark contrast to the cold outside.
They found a seat by the window and ordered two large sesame paste dumplings made in the traditional style.
Su Xing took a bite, and the icy bits were coated with the rich flavor of sesame paste.
She nodded repeatedly, "Delicious!"
He Xu also took a bite, "It's not bad."
Looking out the window, the snow was still falling. Pedestrians were bundled up tightly, yet they walked slowly. Snowflakes landed on their hat brims, but no one rushed to brush them off; instead, they seemed like a fitting embellishment for this winter night.
After finishing their ice cream, the two continued shopping.
As I passed by the Henglong Plaza in the Imperial City, warm light shone through the glass curtain wall, and I could vaguely see the decorative lights inside.
They didn't want to squeeze in, so they stood at the entrance and watched the snow for a while. Snowflakes fell on the mall's logo and melted quickly.
The security guard at the entrance, wrapped in a military overcoat, smiled and told passersby, "Walk slowly, the ground is very slippery!"
The small shops next door had red lanterns hanging on them, and the snow falling on the lanterns made the red and white colors look especially lively, making people forget that it was a winter night with temperatures below minus ten degrees Celsius.
Around 10 o'clock, the two started walking back.
The wind seemed to have softened a bit.
They saw several children chasing each other in the snow, with their parents calling after them, "Oh dear, slow down! Don't cry if you fall!"
The streetlights cast long shadows of people and buildings, and the snow crunched underfoot, blending with the music from the distant shops to create the most unique melody on this snowy night.
It was cold, but it was also really warm, like a freshly peeled sweet potato in my hand, like the sesame sauce ice cream inside the window, and even more like the lights and fireworks all over the street, turning the cold of the winter night into a gentle flavor.