Chapter 382: A One-Day Tour in Jinling
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Brother, let’s go to the Xuanwu Hotel near Xuanwu Lake. I heard the food there is particularly delicious, although it’s a bit pricey!” Guo Yan said, gesturing with her hand.
“Since you want to eat there, let’s go, Lin Wu. Xuanwu Hotel!”
“Sure thing, boss!”
Xuanwu Hotel was located by the Xuanwu Lake, a well-established five-star hotel. Besides savoring delicious food, they could also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xuanwu Lake.
They weren’t far from Xuanwu Hotel, and it took less than 5 minutes to reach the hotel’s parking lot.
“Brother, hurry up, my stomach is growling!” Guo Yan couldn’t wait any longer as soon as they got out of the car.
“Alright, calm down!” Zhou Chao looked at Guo Yan, who had already reached the hotel’s entrance, with a slight sense of helplessness.
Upon entering the hotel, they chose the Chinese-style Jingdieyuan, which offered a scenic view by the window. The weather was great today, allowing them to admire the beauty of Xuanwu Lake.
As soon as they sat down, a waiter approached with a menu.
“Xiao Yan, take a look at the menu. Let’s order the signature dishes, and each of us can have a dessert as well,” Zhou Chao instructed the waiter, handing the menu to Guo Yan.
Guo Yan eagerly studied the menu, but after flipping through it for a while, she couldn’t decide on anything.
“What’s the matter?”
“I don’t know what to order; everything looks so delicious. I’m suffering from decision paralysis!”
Zhou Chao shook his head and took the menu. After a quick glance, he pointed to a few signature dishes and said, “Let’s get these signature dishes, and each of us can have a dessert before the meal.”
“Alright, please wait a moment,” the waiter said, taking the menu and bowing slightly before leaving.
“When will you receive your results for the college entrance exam?”
“Well, they will be released the day after tomorrow. Why do you ask, brother?”
“What’s your estimated score?”
“I estimated it to be around 670, but I’m not sure now,” Guo Yan replied after some thought.
“Okay.” Zhou Chao nodded and didn’t say more, shifting his gaze outside.
Guo Yan and Lin Wu exchanged puzzled looks, wondering what was going on.
After a while, Zhou Chao turned back to them and said, “If you score above 670, I’m thinking of sending you to a military academy.”
“A military academy?!” Guo Yan was surprised, and even Lin Wu next to her seemed taken aback.
“Well, any objections?”
“Brother, I don’t know anything, can I really get into a military academy?” Guo Yan looked at him with doubt.
“As long as your score is good, there won’t be any issues. We can discuss it when your exam results come out.”
“Alright, I understand!” Guo Yan had secretly wished to attend a military academy, but she knew the admission criteria were tough, and she had doubts about her chances.
The three of them sat on a bench under the city wall’s base and rested for about 20 minutes before Guo Yan felt fully recovered.
“Brother, let’s go. If we keep taking breaks, it’ll get dark before we know it!”
“Hmm, it seems like I’m the one who delayed us. Who was it just now telling me to take a break? Lin Wu, was it you?”
Lin Wu quickly shook his head. “Boss, look at my physique. I’ll only need a breath or two for my rest.”
Seeing Zhou Chao and Lin Wu teasing her, Guo Yan kicked the pavement tiles on the sidewalk angrily, as if venting her frustration.
“Alright, alright, let’s not talk about it anymore, or our little princess will start crying!”
“You’re the one who’s going to cry. I’m very tough!” Guo Yan pouted and said with a huff.
Zhou Chao and Lin Wu smiled and didn’t tease Guo Yan any further. Instead, they continued on their way to Jiming Temple.
Jiming Temple had a history of more than 1,700 years and was one of the oldest temples in Jinling. It had been known as the “leader of the 480 temples of the Southern Dynasties” since ancient times, which spoke to its significance.
After purchasing three tickets, they entered the temple grounds.
It was summer vacation, and many tourists were visiting. Zhou Chao and his companions followed the crowd as they explored the temple.
Upon entering the temple gate, they found a spacious courtyard and walked along the covered walkway.
“Brother, I heard that your wishes will be granted if you pray at Jiming Temple. Do you want to give it a try?”
“No need. If you don’t work hard regularly, last-minute prayers won’t help. It depends on your own efforts. Burning incense is just for personal consolation.”
“Oh.” Since Zhou Chao put it that way, Guo Yan had to abandon her idea.
After exploring Jiming Temple for about half an hour, they left. Zhou Chao wasn’t particularly interested in these things.
“Boss, you wait here. I’ll go get the car!”
“No need. Let’s go directly to the Jinling Museum. It’s getting late after touring the museum, and we can head to Xuanwu Hotel afterward.” Zhou Chao thought for a moment and shook his head.
The three of them hailed a taxi by the roadside and headed to the Jinling Museum.
The museum is located on Zhongshan East Road in Xuanwu District, not far from their location. It only took a few minutes by taxi to arrive.
The Jinling Museum typically opened at 3 PM and closed at 5 PM. By the time Zhou Chao and his friends arrived, it was already close to 4 PM, so they had about an hour to explore the museum.
The entrance fee wasn’t very expensive, and the three of them spent less than a hundred yuan, which was considerably cheaper than before.
“Brother, come take a look. Is this the famous Silver Thread and Jade Robe?”
“It’s written right there!” Zhou Chao looked at Guo Yan with a hint of annoyance. It seemed like this girl wanted to regain her previous position. He reminded himself to pay more attention, so he wouldn’t end up in an awkward situation if he couldn’t answer a question later.
“I just wanted to see if you knew!”
Pretending not to hear, Zhou Chao continued to the next exhibit.
After wandering around and seeing the eighteen treasured artifacts of the Jinling Museum, the three of them also looked at some other exhibits. They hadn’t even seen half of the museum when it was time to close, and they were feeling a bit disappointed.
Leaving the museum, they took a car to Xuanwu Hotel. Guo Yan, who had been walking all afternoon, was already quite hungry and had a simple meal at Xuanwu Hotel.
By the time they returned to the hotel, it was 8 PM.
Zhou Chao was lying comfortably on the bed when his phone, which was placed on the side table, began to ring..