383: Chapter 383: Miyun Town 383: Chapter 383: Miyun Town “Big brother, we’re actually not headed to Yunyang County, we’re going to Miyun Town, but we took a wrong turn,” Tangyu said.
The round, plump man laughed and said, “Oh, I see, then you really did take a wrong turn.
This area is part of Yunyang County, which is in a completely different direction from Miyun Town.
You’re only going to get further away.
Haha, you must have taken a wrong turn at that fork in the road just now, right?
I’ve seen a lot of people make that mistake before.
There used to be a sign there, but I don’t know who took it down these last few days.”
A bit embarrassed, Tangyu smiled and said, “It’s our first time here, so we don’t know the roads.
We’ve realized our mistake and are just turning around to go back now.”
“Hehe, how about this, I’ll go back to Miyun Town with you guys.
I won’t go to Yang County today,” the round, plump man said.
Tangyu thought for a moment, then looked at the small truck and said, “Your truck isn’t fully loaded, right?
Otherwise, I’m afraid it might not be able to pull it.”
The round, plump man shook his head and said, “No, the truck is empty.
I was actually going to Yang County to pick up some goods for Miyun Town.
I run a small business in the town.
Your vehicle looks good, and it seems to have strong horsepower, so I think it should be fine.”
“Okay then,” Tangyu nodded, “I’ll go get the vehicle.”
“Hehe, thank you, young man.
You guys are really good people.
Tell me how much you want first,” the round, plump man said with a laugh.
He really did like to smile.
A philosopher once said, a smile is truly a form of art in social interaction.
It can bring people closer together, it can brighten someone’s mood, and it can even change the whole world.
An old saying goes: never strike a smiling face.
Smiles are contagious and infectious.
“My name is Tangyu, just call me by my name.
There’s no need for money, seeing that we are all kind-hearted people.
We’ve come to Miyun Town for fun, and we don’t know the area at all.
We still need you, big brother, to show us around, to act as our guide,” Tangyu said.
“I can’t accept not taking money, hehe, my name is Deng Jianguo, everybody calls me ‘Nation Fatty’.
Hehe, I can certainly act as a guide.
Many people don’t know where to go and just following others can waste both time and money.
You’re right to come to me with this problem,” Deng Jianguo said.
“Really, the money isn’t necessary—it’s just a bit more fuel, and we might need your help later on, big brother.
But first, let’s head to Miyun Town, and once we get there, we’ll definitely seek your advice,” Tangyu said.
Deng Jianguo thought for a moment and then said, “Alright, Tangyu, since you insist on not settling the money, I won’t push it.
Alright, let’s discuss this as we get back to Miyun Town.
I’ve lived there nearly forty years; I know the ins and outs very well, including many of the tricks of the trade.
Hehe, I wouldn’t tell just anyone, but I won’t have any secrets from you, Tangyu.”
“Hehe, thanks a lot, big brother,” Tangyu said with a smile.
Tourist spots often have many tricks, such as hidden costs or rather shady shops.
Having someone familiar as a guide can truly save a lot of hassle.
Of course, money is secondary, Tangyu mainly wanted to use these few days to have a good time together.
Having fun is the most important thing.
Tangyu got on the bus and said to Guo Momo and the others, “It’s okay, Brother Guo is very reliable, a very warm-hearted person.
Let’s help him out.”
“Sure, if you’ve decided, then it’s fine,” Guo Momo nodded.
Tangyu drove the bus over, and Deng Jianguo skillfully linked the two vehicles with a steel chain.
After everything was set up, they were ready to head towards Miyun Town.
This time, there was no suspense, but it still took nearly five hours to arrive at Miyun Town.
It couldn’t be helped, as they were towing a truck so naturally, the speed was quite slow.
By the time they arrived at Miyun Town, it was already dusk.
From a distance, they saw the outline of Miyun Town, surrounded by mountains on three sides, resembling a small city nestled in a valley.
Along the way, there were only some sporadic villages.
This area was dominated by mountains, which were especially numerous, so there were very few villages of any size.
A large town like Miyun Town, standing there, truly felt like a city in the mountains.
Guo Momo and the others had already eaten some dry food on the bus, while poor Tangyu had been hungry since morning and his stomach was growling.
“Wow, the sunset here is really beautiful!
Momo sister, Feifei sister, look quickly, those are fire clouds, so beautiful, how can they be so beautiful?” Zhao Yaya suddenly pointed excitedly out of the bus and started snapping photos with her DSLR.
Guo Momo and Lin Feifei also looked out of the bus, and they were captivated by such a beautiful dusk.
It was a sunset they had never seen in their lives.
It was too beautiful, the fire clouds covering half the sky were truly dazzling, as if they had painted the entire sky.
Paired with the mountains and the mist rising from them, it really seemed like a scene from the Immortal Realm.
Such beauty was truly breathtaking, especially for Guo Momo and the others seeing it for the first time.
For Tangyu, this beauty was all too familiar as if he had returned to Ghost Doctor Valley.
The setting sun is infinitely good, just near dusk.
This saying was also well demonstrated here.
After entering Miyun Town, because the sun was blocked by the mountains, it was already setting, making it seem a bit dim.
Miyun Town was particularly lively, with streets bustling with traffic and crowds of people everywhere.
Both sides of the street were filled with various stalls.
Each shop was full of goods, all busy.
At this time, Miyun Town even had a bit of urban hustle and bustle.
It seemed that the National Day holiday had brought too many visitors here, igniting the popularity of Miyun Town completely.
Due to the crowds, naturally, there were more small business vendors.
On both sides of the road, there were people carrying baskets and pushing carts, selling local specialties.
There were fruits, vegetables, and some specially made local products.
Others sold unique small items and even some more craft-oriented objects.
Overall, the place was thriving, resembling a bustling market.
Following Deng Jianguo’s directions, they circulated through Miyun Town for a while before stopping at a hardware store.
Deng Jianguo was the first to jump out of the bus and said, “Brother Tang, you guys should not leave tonight.
Let’s have dinner together, and I’ll explain the situation here in detail to you.
I haven’t had time these days, business has been so busy, otherwise, I would have taken you out for a bit of fun.
There’s quite a bit to talk about.”
Tangyu thought for a moment, realizing they were all hungry, and it was time for dinner anyway.
He looked at Guo Momo and the others for their opinion, and all three nodded in agreement.
“Hehe, you guys wait in the car for a bit, I’ll fetch the car down,” Deng Jianguo said.
It didn’t take long for Deng Jianguo to get the car sorted and then he entered the store to say a few words before coming back out.
There was a woman inside the store, probably Deng Jianguo’s wife.
After coming out, Deng Jianguo directly got into the car and gave Tangyu and the others a naive smile, “This car is really comfortable, it’s my first time in such a nice car.”
It was a very simple statement, but coupled with that smile, it immediately made people feel like laughing.
“Hehe, uncle, you’re really cute, then we’ll let you sit in it longer,” Zhao Yaya said with a smile.
Deng Jianguo looked back at Zhao Yaya, initially wanted to say he wasn’t that old, but seeing it was Zhao Yaya, he just kept quiet instead.
This little girl calling him uncle, he really had to accept it.
“What flavor do you guys want to eat?
In Miyun Town, when it comes to food, it’s absolutely top-notch.
On regular days, a lot of people come here for a visit, so the catering industry is the number one pillar industry in Miyun Town.
Here in our Miyun Town, as long as you have money, you can basically get anything to eat.
It’s quite convenient in this regard,” Deng Jianguo said.
“Really, but we’ve already eaten everything tasty, is there something with a more rustic village flavor?” Zhao Yaya asked.
“Yes, of course.
The rustic village flavor, there are quite a few of those, all are very authentic and characteristic.
However, I do know a place that’s very special, it might even be considered Miyun Town’s unique offering.
How about, we go there to eat?” Deng Jianguo immediately said.
“Mmm, then let’s go eat there,” Zhao Yaya nodded immediately, and the others naturally had no objections.
Deng Jianguo led the way, and Tangyu followed him.
Although Miyun Town is small, it’s quite difficult to drive here.
“Young Tang, you all are still students, right?” Deng Jianguo asked.
“Heh, I graduated long ago, many years back,” Tangyu said.
He did graduate many years ago since he never attended university.
“Yeah, but my sister Momo is a top student from Donglin University,” Zhao Yaya nodded.
“Oh, Donglin University?
That’s one of the three top famous universities well-known throughout Huaxia Country, impressive, really a top student.
Hehe, having a meal with you top students, I’ll have some impressive stories to brag about after meals later,” Deng Jianguo’s eyes immediately widened, showing a face of surprise and admiration.
“Hehe, of course,” Zhao Yaya said happily.
Deng Jianguo said, “University is great, every year around this time lots of university students come here to play.
My daughter, she’s still in middle school, but next year she’ll be sitting for her middle school exams.
Hehe, I dream that she’d get into Donglin University.”
“Donglin University, it’s not hard, it’s easy to get in,” Zhao Yaya said.
“Uh—” Deng Jianguo sometimes stared blankly at Zhao Yaya.
Tangyu shook his head and smiled, for Zhao Yaya, of course, it wasn’t hard; she could get into Donglin University even without an exam, “Don’t listen to her nonsense, Brother Guo.”
“Hehe,” Deng Jianguo laughed.
At this time, they arrived at the place for dining that Deng Jianguo mentioned.
It was almost out of Miyun Town, quite remote, not on the main road but situated in a corner, and the restaurant was a converted farmhouse.
Above, there was a sign: Mother’s Farmhouse Cuisine.
Just hearing the name was filled with a rustic taste.
However, the storefront was indeed somewhat shabby.
Guo Momo and her two friends also looked around; they had never been in such a rundown place before.
“Get out of the car, we came here to experience the fun of rustic village life, let’s start from here,” Zhao Yaya said with a smile.
Guo Momo and Lin Feifei both relievedly smiled.
Yes, they had planned to experience rustic village fun this time.
Isn’t rural life supposed to be like this?
If not, how could it have the taste of rustic life?
The group got out of the car, with Deng Jianguo enthusiastically leading the way, they entered the restaurant.
“Yo, Guo Fatty, what brings you here today?
Eh, you brought people too.
Yo, such a beautiful girl, and such a handsome young man,” the restaurant owner was a middle-aged man, also quite fat.
“Boss Niu, I brought some friends over, get us a private room,” Deng Jianguo said with a smile, already handing over a cigarette.