Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 422

Chapter 422: Chapter 319: Journey to Hang City

"Above there is Heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou."

Not to mention the legend of Lady Bai turning tears into West Lake, attracting countless visitors; nor the memories of "The person beside the hearth seems like the moon, with snowy white wrists."

And the poignant beauty of the saying, "Don’t return home until old, returning will break your heart."

Even the Yu Hang Liangzhu Culture, hailed as the "dawn of civilization," casts a mysterious and charming veil over this blessed land.

At this time, Hang City was yet untouched by the dust of modernization, perfectly preserving its historical vicissitudes without losing its gentle charm. It’s a picture of an ancient Jiangnan water village on the cusp of transformation.

The lake of Xi Zi glistens best under the bright sun. Childish voices echo across Su Di. Children, brimming with innocence and joy, are part of a bright scenery along the shores.

Visitors to Hang City for leisure are happily meandering along the edges of West Lake, on the White Embankment, beneath the willows, strolling leisurely in the serenity of the moment.

Old Mrs. Cheng and her group, accompanied by staff, stroll along the pristine lakeside path. A step behind the crowd, Zhang Guoqing holds the child and leans in to whisper softly with his wife, Zhou Jiao.

Su Di Spring Dawn, Qu Yuan Wind Lotus, Ping Hu Autumn Moon, Broken Bridge Remnant Snow, Willow Waves Hearing Orioles, Flower Harbor Viewing Fish, Leifeng Pagoda Sunset, Twin Peaks Piercing Clouds, Nanping Evening Bell, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.

Xi Zi Lake’s ten views unfold before their eyes, followed by the towering Liuhe Pagoda, which has stood guard by the Qiantang River for over eight hundred years.

The "always fitting, whether lightly or heavily adorned" West Lake, the Five Clouds Mountain Peak "splitting the entire lake," and Lingyin Temple hailed as the "millennia-old Yunlin Temple"...

This is "Heaven on Earth"—Hangzhou!

"Beyond the mountains, beyond the building," the famous dishes of West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo braised pork, Longjing shrimp, beggar’s chicken, Song Sister fish soup, West Lake water shield are mouthwatering.

The soft texture and vivid colors of various silk and brocade capture travelers’ attention.

The pale green Dragon Well tea, fragrant as orchids, with a mellow sweet taste shaped like a sparrow’s tongue, lingers on the palate, along with exquisite West Lake silk umbrellas and various crafted fans keeping people entranced.

Compared to returning to S City, this place is undoubtedly a paradise for food and shopping.

As crystal-clear as West Lake lotus root powder, as sweet as lotus seeds, tender as dried bamboo shoots, petite like walnuts...

The local specialties are countless, with famous local pastries like dragon beard candy and osmanthus cake.

Seeing these, Zhou Jiao couldn’t help but think of the myriad snacks of the twentieth century, feeling a sense of closeness transcending time and space—why hesitate? Buy!

It seems women are naturally gifted at shopping.

Lin Lishan and Cheng Ruzhu joined the shopping ranks, and whether eating, wearing, admiring, or playing, they evaluated everything with detailed commentary along the way. They continuously demonstrated to everyone what "Hang City’s Delicacies" are, especially with their action and keen eye, putting the men in their place.

Zhou Jiao went about it with the demeanor of a hamster hoarding for winter, gladly spreading out the cash. Whenever they went out, everyone turned into a "Christmas tree"—covered head to toe in bags and bamboo baskets.

The brief three days flew by.

This Hang City trip, Zhou Jiao gained tremendously. Beyond the surface of big and small packages, the space was also filled with many goods. Besides various silks and silk quilts, she added a lot of food. Since Lin Lishan and Cheng Ruzhu could return fully loaded, let alone Zhou Jiao, who was intent on stocking up supplies.

Since the beginning of this year, on top of the existing grain tickets, cloth tickets, and meat coupons, beef and mutton, fresh eggs, white and brown sugar, pastry flour were all added to the ticket purchase list, increasing Zhou Jiao’s worry about future days.

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