They had lunch in a pub beside Changshou Lake. The pub was only about 20 square meters in size. There were two sets of rosewood tables and chairs in the hall. The decor was simple and natural.
The good thing about this pub was that they could see the glittering Changshou Lake as soon as they raised their heads. The tides were gently lapping on the shore. It was very relaxing.
At first, Xiao Rongyu was wondering why Chen Hansheng took her to such a far place. But now, she felt that this pub was peaceful and comfortable. She just didn't know how the dishes tasted.
"Xiao Chen, how did you know there was a restaurant here?"
Wang Zibo also felt that the environment was good, but the boss was not enthusiastic at all. When he saw the customers, he didn't even take out the menu. He just glanced at it and started to cook.
"What a strange restaurant," Wang Zibo muttered again.
Xiao Rongyu and Wang Zibo had never seen such a style before, but Chen Hansheng knew that this pub would become a famous private kitchen restaurant by Changshou Lake in ten years.
What was a "private kitchen"? It was a restaurant that only served one table of customers every night. People had to line up and make a reservation at least two months in advance.
Chen Hansheng was too lazy to explain. He stood up and walked to the kitchen at the back. At this time, the boss of the pub didn't have the idea of establishing a private kitchen. People could enter and leave the kitchen freely.
"Smoke?"
Chen Hansheng passed a Red Jin Ling cigarette. The middle-aged boss was cooking. He looked up at Chen Hansheng and took the cigarette silently. However, he didn't smoke it and put it on the shelf.
The boss was from Wuzhong, and Wuzhong cuisine was particular about freshness and peace. Therefore, when the Osmanthus Lotus Root, Red Caltrop Chicken Head Rice, Squirrel Mandarin Fish, and Dried Shredded Chicken Soup were served, they looked, smelled, and tasted great.
Wang Zibo and Xiao Rongyu were already hungry. They started to eat immediately. Chen Hansheng and the boss were smoking at the door.
They didn't talk much. The boss was a man of few words. Besides, he thought that Chen Hansheng was just a college student. Therefore, he didn't have much interest in talking.
Chen Hansheng didn't care about it. He silently finished his cigarette and sat at the table, but he was stunned for a moment. There were very few dishes on the three plates. The squirrel mandarin fish only had fish bones.
Wang Zibo almost swallowed his rice bowl. Xiao Rongyu's table manners were slightly better, but her mouth was also full. She looked at Chen Hansheng innocently.
She also felt that her actions were a little rude, but she really couldn't bear to let go of the fish that melted in her mouth. She simply lowered her head and mimicked Wang Zibo, pretending not to see anything.
"Is it necessary?"
Chen Hansheng quickly filled his stomach. Soon, the three dishes and one soup on the table were completely wiped out. The porcelain bowl could be used as a mirror.
The food was delicious, but the price was not cheap. It was 156 yuan in total. Wang Zibo was shocked. He did not expect it to be so expensive.
Wang Zibo wanted to bargain, but he was stopped by Chen Hansheng. This restaurant always paid the bill. In the future, the dishes would cost more than a thousand yuan. Moreover, some styles could not be measured by money.
Wang Zibo and Xiao Rongyu did not have the intention to go dutch. This kind of social habit was rare in 2002. They both wanted to make up for it the next time they treated each other.
For Chen Hansheng, it didn't matter if he didn't make up for it. He left his luggage at the hotel and took Wang Zibo and Xiao Rongyu to stroll around Changshou Lake Park.
Changshou Lake was not big, but Wang Zibo felt tired after walking for a while.
"This place is so close to the train station and the bus station. Let's play here before we go home next time." Wang Zibo suggested.
"Don't be so stubborn. This is the first time you visit Changshou Lake, and it might be the last time." Chen Hansheng said affirmatively.
Chen Hansheng had been studying in Jianye for four years and working for more than ten years. He had been to almost all the scenic spots except Changshou Lake.
At first, he had the same idea as Wang Zibo. He wanted to play here before he went home for the holidays. However, he always had to rush for a ride. The most familiar place was the Changshou Lake Square opposite the bus station. Even this private kitchen was brought to him by someone else.
Xiao Rongyu thought it was a good idea. Changshou Lake was a small inland lake. It was surrounded by dozens of buildings and two bus stations with large traffic.
In such a place, there was a clear bay. Willow trees swayed by the embankment. From time to time, there were bright lotus flowers. This kind of green with a hint of red showed the cultural atmosphere of the ancient capital of the six dynasties.
However, this kind of reverie was soon shattered by reality. At around three o 'clock in the afternoon, Chen Hansheng and the others were about to go to school. When they passed by Jianye Train Station, a few people approached them.
"Handsome, do you need a place to stay?"
"Beautiful lady, do you want to rest?"
"There are fun things here, handsome, do you want to come and have a look?"
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They were not from the underworld, and the public security environment in Jianye was much better than in Eastern Guangdong. It was just that a few old women who were around 50 years old were holding the "Accommodation" sign and asking each passerby one by one.
Chen Hansheng was walking at the front, and he was wearing sunglasses as if he was traveling. This kind of single young man was an important target. Therefore, the old women decisively aimed all their firepower at Chen Hansheng, and their words became more and more explicit.
"Handsome, our lady is very beautiful."
Xiao Rongyu blushed and spat out a mouthful of saliva as she walked quickly past them. This was the first time that Wang Zibo encountered this kind of thing. He did not have the guts to go, but he was curious.
Wang Zibo's idea was that it would be best for Chen Hansheng to give it a try and then tell him the process.
Chen Hansheng just smiled and refused, "Sorry, we are in a hurry, please excuse us."
The few old women could not stop them and could only give up. They were still unwilling to give up and shouted loudly from behind, "Handsome, since you are traveling, you should be bold and have some fun."
Xiao Rongyu walked faster and faster, and finally stopped at the bus stop. It seemed that Jianye Railway Station did not give her a good first impression. Of course, it was also because she had too little experience in the society.
Wang Zibo's Jianye University of Technology was in Xianning Campus, and he needed to take the 97 bus. Xiao Rongyu and Chen Hansheng's schools were in Jiangling University Town, and the 137 bus could reach them directly.
"Xiao Chen, I will go to Jiangling to find you guys in the future."
Wang Zibo waved his hand, his eyes were filled with reluctance.
"Okay, okay, be careful."
Chen Hansheng said in a relaxed manner. Sooner or later, Wang Zibo would be very familiar with this city.
After sending off Wang Zibo, Chen Hansheng turned around and said to Xiao Rongyu, "The annoying light bulb is finally gone, the rest is just the two of us."
"Be serious, don't talk nonsense."
Xiao Rongyu was a little embarrassed. She saw Chen Hansheng staring at her. Although she could not see his eyes clearly under the sunglasses, she knew that it would not be good. She added, "Don't think too much!"
"My head is thinking too much, what can I do?" Chen Hansheng said with a smile.
"You …"
Xiao Rongyu choked for a moment. She really did not know what to do with Chen Hansheng now. When bus 137 came, she did not wait for Chen Hansheng and directly got on first.
Chen Hansheng slowly moved all of his luggage onto the bus. Only then did he realize that Xiao Rongyu had also saved a seat for him. However, there were quite a few male college students standing around. It seemed that they all wanted to sit next to Xiao Rongyu.
Xiao Rongyu stared at the door nervously. When she saw Chen Hansheng coming up, she hurriedly waved her small hands and shouted excitedly, "Xiao Chen, come over here."
Chen Hansheng thought that a group of virgins were too cowardly. He walked over and sat down casually. This kind of clear "territorial" behavior extinguished the fire in the hearts of the male college students and they quickly dispersed.
"Xiao Chen, are all the male students in college so horny?"
Xiao Rongyu asked in a low voice.
"How is that possible, I am not that kind of person."
Chen Hansheng refuted righteously.
"Okay, I believe you, but can you remove your hand from my shoulder first?"
Xiao Rongyu said with a bitter face.
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