Chapter 7: Market research, a huge boost

"Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui are both good places to find snacks. But you don't know the way?" suggested the brother-in-law.

Lin Yi said nonchalantly: "Just buy a map!"

It was easy to find a newsstand, and Lin Yi bought a map to teach the girl and the little monk how to recognize the map. Where is Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, Lantau Island and Tai O, and where are you if you get lost?

The girl and the little monk looked excited, and after a while, they figured out a lot, and even looked at the bus route.

Seeing Lin Yi so meticulous, my brother-in-law was a little relieved. Tell them that they can find a boat back to Tai O at the Kowloon Typhoon Shelter. I also want to tell the three of them to go to the second uncle's house at night.

At this time, Uncle Xiang made a decision: "Young people, let them go by themselves!"

The five men split into two groups and left. The traditional characters on the map are not difficult for Lin Yi, but many English place names are not recognized.

But Xiang Sunhua, who doesn't understand English, understands a lot: "Those place names may be the Cantonese pronunciation of our Tanjia fishermen." TAI O USED TO BE CALLED DANJIA VILLAGE, AND EVEN THE ENGLISH SPELLING OF HONG KONG IS TO IMITATE THE PRONUNCIATION OF FISHERMEN. ”

On the map, Lin Yi saw many place names that he had heard in his previous life: Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom, and Causeway Bay. There are also Bowlan Street, Queen's Road, Victoria Bay.

Isn't it that I don't know anything about Hong Kong? I can still remember something that has been going on for so long. It seems that it is still necessary to collect more information and stimulate the brain-Lin Yi thought as he found a technique to help with his recollection.

Lin Yi told the girl and the little monk that when he spoke Cantonese, he would be slow and he would learn along. Taking the Kowloon Bus Bus, about 10 kilometers, the three of them came to Mong Kok.

Mong Kok is often seen in Hong Kong films, and it is divided into east and west halves by Nathan Road. To the west is a residential area, but the ground floor of the building has been converted into shops and restaurants. Walking here, Lin Yi has a sense of time and space confusion, a sense of déjà vu in the future, rushing to his face. Fortunately, the appearance of traditional Chinese buildings from time to time gives him the coordinates to distinguish.

Looking at the girl looking around, Lin Yi suddenly remembered a very famous book, "Love Through Time and Space".

It doesn't matter what I say, what I say, what it is—Lin Yi thought domineeringly! This feeling of being able to determine the future is really great!

At this time, the generous little monk stopped and pulled Lin Yi's sleeve.

Lin Yi looked at the bald head and complained in his heart: If only there were no light bulbs!

Lin Yi looked at the place pointed by the little monk, which was a temple, and said to him: "Go if you want, we will wait for you outside." ”

Then he turned his head and asked the girl, "Are you going?"

Xiang Yanghua waved her hand and said seriously: "I have been educated by the party for so many years, and I don't believe in this. ”

Then she pursed her lips cutely, and added: "However, Mazu Niangniang still has to worship." She~~ She's a good person!"

As if she was a little embarrassed, the girl immediately asked, "What about you?"

Lin Yi thought seriously for a while, then looked at the narrow sky above the street, and replied half-jokingly and half-regretfully: "You know, I am the one who died once and came back to life. I have never been in heaven or hell, nor have I seen Buddha or God. There are no radiant space-time portals, no encounters with aliens, just emptiness and boredom. ”

There was silence between the two for a moment, and then they saw the little monk walk out dejectedly.

Lin Yi had really never seen this kind of expression on his face. Lian asked what happened?

The little monk didn't answer, but just looked at the 'ray of heaven' above his head and said 'Amitabha'.

The three of them continued to move forward, each seemingly having something on their minds, and their faces were devoid of the joy they had just now. The girl and the little monk no longer look left and right to see the novelty. Colorful signboards and a wide variety of goods seem to lose their appeal all at once.

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After Nathan Road, the scenery of Mong Kok East is more prosperous. Even on weekends, the streets are still bustling with pedestrians, like schools of sardines cruising around. Lin Yi felt that this was the most crowded place in the world.

Even the various advertising plaques are like sharp swords, dividing the space above the head into pieces. There are those that are low, and they look like they are going to be smashed on people's heads at any moment, and there are plaques with the words on them that are squeezed out of place.

Lin Yi felt that a warning sign should be erected here: Those who are equal to Yao Ming in height, don't be surprised by stunning!

Afraid that the girl and the little monk would get lost, Lin Yi held their hands. Coming to Goldfish Street, looking at all kinds of strange ornamental fish, eating cold drinks bought from the ice room, the three of them who were still young at heart became active again.

Entering a snack street, Hong Kong-style fish balls, Thai pho, RB sashimi, all kinds of fragrances come to your nose. The three of them picked seafood snacks to taste, and ate fish balls, bowl wings, and fried stuffed three treasures one by one.

As for the sugar water shop, dessert shop, tea restaurant, SH food, and Western food, they can only be talked about later. Walking around the street, Lin Yi sighed that Cantonese people really deserve the name of 'eating all over the world'.

To save money, order only one snack of each item. After the three of them shared, they each tasted it. Lin Yi found that it was really right to bring them together to investigate! The taste of women and children is very different from that of adult men. Women have a sharper sense of taste and are more picky about taste, while small children are not resistant to sweetness.

Walking on the road, from time to time you can see banks in the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, and India, and most of them are posted at the door with 'exchange of foreign currency'. Brand clothing in fashion cities such as New York and Milan have also opened chain stores here. Even though today is not a day off, there is still a steady stream of customers.

Lin Yi knows first-hand that the tide of globalization is surging. He took the lead in a bookstore with a rather elegant name, called 'Shang Shufang'. I bought some stationery and textbooks, and when I went back, I was going to teach them traditional Chinese characters and English.

Goldfish Street, Ladies Street, Fa Yuen Street, Watercress Street, Dundas Street, one by one, walked down, and time slipped away quickly. Fatigue replaces excitement, and everyone needs to find a place to spend the night.

Lin Yi pointed to a hotel, and was just about to say that he would go in to rest, when he saw a pair of arrogant men and women walking past the three of them. Lin Yi looked up and saw that the billboard read: **Clock Hotel. He coughed and quickly pulled the two innocent men away.

Kowloon is located between Hong Kong Island and the New Territories, while Mong Kok is right in the heart of Kowloon. At night, it's still bustling with people. In the dazzling neon lights, it's easy to get lost. Under the bombardment of all kinds of information, Lin Yi felt that his eyes began to turn in circles, and his sense of direction was also misplaced, and he became a road idiot.

After a lot of hard work, I finally found a family hotel. The price ranged from ten yuan to one hundred, which was within Lin Yi's affordability. Add a little money to the boss so you don't have to show your ID.