Chapter 692: Second Stop: The Home of Folk Arts (2)
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Old Master Chen stood up and circled around Zhou Chao twice.
“Well, well, I didn’t expect it. You, with your gentle appearance, actually have such a good alcohol tolerance. Xiao Chao, tell me the truth, how much can you drink?”
“Ahem, I’m okay, it’s not like I can drink a lot!” Zhou Chao didn’t explicitly state his capacity, fearing it might dent Old Master Chen’s confidence.
“Your speech lacks any hint of masculinity!” exclaimed Old Master Chen, clearly offended.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chao stopped being modest and directly raised his right index finger!
Seeing this gesture, Old Master Chen asked in confusion, “What does this mean? Can you drink ten catties?”
“What ten catties? It means drinking continuously!” Old Master Xiao, sitting in the chair, exclaimed.
Old Master Chen curiously glanced at Zhou Chao. “Impressive!”
That evening, Zhou Chao didn’t personally cook. Instead, Old Master Xiao specifically arranged for several chefs from the sanatorium to come and cook!
As the top-notch sanatorium, logistical support was essential. They had top chefs of various cuisines, and any dish could be arranged at any time!
That night, nobody drank alcohol, mainly because Old Master Chen also learned about Zhou Chao’s drinking capacity and didn’t want to spoil the fun!
While dining and chatting, they listened to the two old masters recounting their heroic and tumultuous years during wartime.
It wasn’t until around nine or ten o’clock in the evening when sleep overcame the two old masters, bringing an end to the banquet.
The next day, in the morning!
“Are you really leaving? Won’t you stay a few more days?” Old Master Xiao looked at Zhou Chao and the others.
Zhou Chao glanced at Jiang Li before turning to Old Master Xiao and shaking his head. “Old Master, we won’t stay any longer. We’re planning to go to other places to have fun for a few days. You know, I might get busy again soon, so I want to spend some quality time with Jiang Li while I can!”
Old Master Xiao understood what Zhou Chao was up to and the meaning behind his words, so he didn’t insist on them staying.
“Alright, you can go. Be safe on the road. If anything happens to Xiaoli, you’ll have to deal with me!”
“Don’t worry, Old Master. Even if something happens to me, I won’t let Arli get hurt!” Zhou Chao said as he hugged Jiang Li.
“Where are you headed next?”
“We’re planning to go to Jinmen and taste the local delicacies!”
The waiter wasn’t surprised by Zhou Chao’s extensive order. After confirming, he took the menu and headed to the kitchen.
Zhou Chao also took this time to assess the layout of the restaurant. It was not grandiose but rather simple, giving off a modest vibe.
“Brother Chao, where arc we going after dinner?” Jiang Li was also curious about Jinmcn. Although she had always lived in Jingdu, she had never been to Jinmen before, so she was quite curious about the place.
After all, she was also a fan of traditional Chinese performing arts, especially fond of xiangsheng (cross talk).
As the famous birthplace of traditional Chinese performing arts, “Gendu” Jinmcn, who wouldn’t be curious?
Lin Wu arrived quickly. Even before the dishes were served, he hurriedly walked in through the door.
As soon as he sat down, he saw the waiter carrying dishes out of the kitchen.
“You must have timed it perfectly!” Zhou Chao joked.
“If I had that skill, I’d be able to crash your meals every day!” Lin Wu replied with a grin.
Soon, the dishes Zhou Chao ordered appeared before them. Jiang Li, who was already famished, picked up her chopsticks and started eating.
Zhou Chao took a bite and confirmed that the dishes indeed tasted good, each with its unique flavor.
The three of them ate quickly, their stomachs growling with hunger. Soon, only a few condiments were left on the table, and even those were soaked up by
Lin Wu to eat with rice.
“Although it’s not as good as the boss’ cooking, it’s still much better than what I usually eat!” Lin Wu leaned back in his chair, patting his round belly with satisfaction.
“Alright, stop flattering me. Be careful, or you won’t get any next time!” Zhou Chao glanced at Lin Wu with some amusement. Fortunately, the waiter was far enough away; otherwise, it might cause some trouble if they overheard.
After enjoying a satisfying meal and resting for a while, they called the waiter to settle the bill. To their surprise, it was less than three hundred yuan, which was unexpected for Zhou Chao.
As a well-known century-old establishment, the price was quite affordable.
“Let’s go, let’s take a stroll!”
When the three of them emerged from Yan Chun Lou, it was already 3:15 in the afternoon. They could only wander around nearby since it was already this late, and there weren’t many places left to go.
They leisurely strolled along the road.
After just a few steps, several ancient buildings caught their eyes.
“Tianjin Ancient Culture Street!” Seeing the large sign, Zhou Chao and the others became interested and headed towards the Ancient Culture Street.
“This seems to be a commercial complex. I wonder what fun things there are inside!”
After passing through a parking lot and a shopping mall, they were greeted by a row of quaint buildings, with many young girls wearing Hanfu strolling around..