Chapter 45: Coming to the Imperial Capital
The next morning, Su Xiaoting went to the town of Dorjee's family, just in time for the weekend, and Dorje and his son happily received Su Xiaoting.
"Xiaoting, it's good for you to come and see us, why did you bring so many gifts?" Dorje looked at the two large bags of gifts on the automatic taxi, frowned, and said, this is not the first time Su Xiaoting has come to visit them.
"Brother Dorje, I already think of this place as half of my home, besides, most of these are Xiao Ji's favorite snacks, I just bring you a little fresh to taste."
said that it was snacks, as well as the toys that Su Xiaoting carefully selected on weekdays, as well as the hood and liquor given to Dorje. Dorje had no choice but to carry a large bag and a small bag, and told Su Xiaoting not to break the bank next time.
Over the years, the father and son have rarely felt the care from women, and they have regarded Su Xiaoting as a real relative in their hearts, and they no longer have a sense of distance.
The weather was just right, the mountains and forests in the distance had been rendered colorful by autumn colors, and the three of them sat around the round table on the porch in front of the house, drinking hot tea and chatting. Of course, the focus of the topic still revolves around Su Xiaoting's recent situation.
Hearing that Su Xiaoting was here to resign, originally because the young lady came to see him and bought so many things he liked, he was happy to find Xiao Duoji in the north, and immediately wilted like a frosted eggplant.
Xiao Duoji poked his fingers and asked pitifully:
"Big sister, then, will you come back on vacation in the future? I can take you mushroom picking, horseback riding, and by the way, Dad said he's going to take me to the rainforest! When the time comes, will you come with us? ”
Su Xiaoting touched his unkempt hair lovingly, "Hehe, Xiaoji, my sister will definitely come back to see you when she has time." Moreover, now that technology is so advanced, you can video with me at any time if you want me. ”
Today's video calls, in addition to not being able to touch, can basically achieve face-to-face real-life restoration.
"Really? Well, I'll call you at the end of the week! Xiao Duoji's face immediately turned cloudy and clear, and he couldn't help but jump with joy again.
"Xiaoting, since you have friends to take care of, I am also relieved, go to the imperial capital, you are careful, if there is any difficulty, you must tell me, remember, this is your home!" Dorje said earnestly.
"Well, big brother, Xiaoji, I will definitely take care of myself, and you must also take care of it."
Su Xiaoting talked for a long time, and at noon, the three of them made a special barbecue together. stayed until the afternoon, and then reluctantly said goodbye and left, if she could, she really didn't want to leave Ning Province and go to the prosperous imperial capital.
The life she used to work hard in Beijing made her deeply realize that behind the prosperous appearance, there are just a few travelers who are glamorous on the outside, but exhausted and uncertain on the inside.
Most people struggle and rise and fall in worldly desires, but rarely truly appreciate the essence and beauty of life.
The next day, Su Xiaoting left this place that brought her warmth and memories with only a few pieces of luggage, and got on the suspension train to the imperial capital with Feng Xinglie. Originally, there were airships to choose from, but Su Xiaoting, who wanted to see the changes in Huaguo, still chose ground transportation.
When she found out that the train was running in a cylindrical hollow transparent pipe erected on the ground, Su Xiaoting was very curious, and it was not until the train was moving at a speed of 1,200 km/h that she understood the reason for this design.
This pipe not only reduces air resistance, but also ensures a safe ride, so it's no wonder that it can catch up with the speed of the airship while being smooth.
It's just that in this way, the scenery outside the window is like a fast-forward landscape, which makes people nostalgic for the era when cars, horses, and trains were 'slow' in the past.
Feng Xinglie took the initiative to introduce Su Xiaoting to the customs and humanities of the imperial capital, and at the same time instructed some precautions for the exam. The journey of more than 1 hour was fleeting, and at noon we arrived at the northern suburbs station of the imperial capital, the heart of the United States.
Since the current population of the United States of China is only 150 million, the number is only 1/10 of the modern number, and after the glorious era, most of the people are willing to settle down in the plain area with a pleasant climate, so the administrative center of the country has moved south to the original first state in the southeast - Hangzhou, with a permanent population of only more than 6 million, far lower than the former capital.
The former imperial city of Beijing, because of the burial of too many historical and cultural heritage, has now opened up into a tourist city with many museums. Su Xiaoting decided that she would definitely go back to see this second hometown that had experienced many vicissitudes when she had the opportunity.
Feng Xinglie first took Su Xiaoting straight to the Xichen Military Academy in the northern suburbs, and said that he wanted to familiarize himself with the environment.
When I came to the school gate, I saw a big man in military uniform with a figure of about 1.95 and a dark face, who greeted him with a smile on his face.
"The wind is big and young, I'm Xiao Hei's brother, you're here!"
"Well, Dahei, your name is apt enough. I heard that you have become an instructor now, so you're doing a good job! Feng Xinglie nodded, Da Hei is his own brother under his right-hand man, and with him to take care of him, he can be more or less relieved.
"Hehe, I'm stupid, don't laugh at me if the wind is less." Da Hei replied with some embarrassment.
"Let me introduce, this is my apprentice Li Hanmo, please take care of it for me in the future!" Feng Xinglie gestured to Su Xiaoting beside him.
"The wind is big and young, don't worry, Xiao Hei told me, in Xichen in the future, I will treat her as a sister-in-law." Da Hei saw the quiet and delicate little girl in front of him, and scratched his head a little crampedly.
"Miss Li, you, you won't dislike me as a rough person, will you?"
Da Hei is only 25 or 6 years old, but his appearance is a little rougher, and Su Xiaoting likes his straightforward temperament. Shaking his head and laughing:
"How so? I'm not familiar with life here, and besides, I like martial arts fighting myself, so I'll ask you for more guidance in the future. ”
"Hehe, I only have brute strength, but you are an apprentice of the windy young man. I'll take you into the school first," Da Hei said, and led the two of them past the gate and into the school.
Xichen Military Academy occupies a wide area, hilly-like garden scenery can be seen everywhere, tall and straight rare trees stand everywhere, but there is less embellishment of various flowers, and the white and simple school buildings are hidden in it, which sets off a solemn and solemn military atmosphere.
According to Dahei's introduction, nearly half of the area of the school is a variety of playgrounds and training halls, and they go straight to the examination room for the physical fitness test with a clear goal.
Da Heibian took 2 people to visit and explained some details of the exam. Su Xiaoting also practiced a few times on the spot, and she couldn't help but feel a little more steady. The so-called not to fight an unprepared battle, this trip can be described as a lot of benefits.