Chapter 308 - 308: Evening Reflection at Mount Li
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Boss, don’t you think the mountain road on Mount Li is perfect for racing?”
Zhou Chao gazed at the winding mountain road, which indeed seemed suitable for racing or taking thrilling turns.
“It’s indeed suitable. These curves are wide, but you need some skills to handle them smoothly. The Nine Turns and Eighteen Bends here make it one of the most beautiful roads in Chang’an!”
Soon, the car arrived at the parking lot of Huaqing Palace.
“It’s only three in the afternoon, and the ‘Chang Hen Ge’ performance in the evening is still a long way off. Let’s take a stroll and enjoy the scenery of Huaqing Palace!”
After buying two tickets, they followed the crowd into Huaqing Palace.
“Fenghuotai!” Zhou Chao stood under a beacon tower, reading the introduction on the display board.
“1 never thought that this beacon tower, where King Zhou You once played fire to signal his vassals, is the same one we see here. Time has passed, and it no longer looks like it did back then.”
“This beacon tower has a history of several thousand years!” Wang Feng looked up in amazement, pointing at the beacon tower.
“It was renovated later. If you want to experience what King Zhou You felt back then, you should go, not me!” Zhou Chao smiled and asked.
“Boss, if 1 go, I’ll just embarrass myself!”
Zhou Chao burst into laughter, didn’t say much, and led Wang Feng to another scenic spot.
Afterward, they visited several places, such as the Tang Imperial Hot Springs Ruins Museum, the site of the Chang’an Incident—Wu Jian Ting, the Jiulong Lake and Furong Lake Scenic Area, and the Tang Liyuan Ruins Museum. By late afternoon, Zhou Chao and Wang Feng were sitting in a snack bar inside the scenic area, massaging their tired legs.
“This is too exhausting. We’re on a trip, and yet we’ve exhausted ourselves like this. Boss, what do you think they’re aiming for?”
“They’re probably just bored. Most of the people who go on trips have gotten used to their own places, so they seek challenges elsewhere.”
Zhou Chao and Wang Feng both had excellent physical fitness compared to most people. Even though they felt tired after a few hours of sightseeing, they wondered how others were coping.
“Got it, Boss!” The two of them sat on the small stools and waited for the big plate chicken to arrive.
Soon, a waitress brought over a plate of big plate chicken, along with a basin of rice.
“Let’s dig in. The ‘Chang Hen Ge’ performance will start soon!” Zhou Chao opened a disposable bowl and said to Wang Feng.
The two of them started eating quickly. Indeed, the big plate chicken was delicious and had a local flavor. Wang Feng had two whole bowls of rice, showing just how tasty it was.
By the time they finished eating, it was 8 o’clock, and many people were already heading to the venue for the “Chang Hen Ge” performance. Zhou Chao and Wang Feng followed the crowd, making their way slowly.
Time quickly passed, and it was already 8:30 in the evening when the show began. The opening featured a dazzling light show that immediately captured everyone’s attention.
“Chang Hen Ge” lasted for a total of 70 minutes, with five different themes woven into the performance. It was a visual spectacle, with various props and LED screens enhancing the experience. The applause from the audience continued throughout the show.
“It’s truly wonderful!” As time passed, “Chang Hen Ge” reached its conclusion, and with the actors’ bows, Zhou Chao’s visit to Lintong was wrapped up perfectly.
The journey downhill was particularly crowded, with many cars moving slowly. After all, the mountain road of Li Shan was quite daunting at night. It took almost half an hour to descend from the mountain, and by the time they returned to Chang’an, it was already 11 o’clock at night.
“You should go rest first!” Zhou Chao glanced at the tired Wang Feng and suggested that he go get some rest. Both of them were quite exhausted after a day of exploration.
“Alright, Boss!”
As Wang Feng left, Zhou Chao opened the door to his room. Upon entering, he started filling the bathtub with water, poured himself a cup of hot water, undressed, and relaxed in the tub.
As the water level rose, it eventually engulfed Zhou Chao completely. Unbeknownst to him, he fell asleep in the bathtub!
“Whoa, whoa, whoa!” At some point, Zhou Chao had slid into the tub, and the moment his head was submerged in the water, he jolted awake. He struggled in the bathtub for a while, finally regaining his senses.
“Oh my God, 1 almost thought 1 drowned! That scared me!” Zhou Chao, now standing in the tub, wore a frightened expression. He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.
After turning off the water and wrapping himself in a towel, he stepped out of the bathroom. It was then that he realized it was already 2:10 in the morning. He had spent a full three hours sleeping in the bathtub.
Once he had regained his composure, a wave of drowsiness washed over Zhou Chao. He returned to his bedroom and, after a brief moment, drifted into slumber..