Chapter 20: The Town
After a heartfelt poignant self-blame, his thoughts gradually returned to reality.
In any case, it should be worth rejoicing and rejoicing that I was lucky enough to escape from the tigress's grasp now.
Thinking of this, his mood relaxed slightly. Raising his head, he looked at the beautiful and charming mountain scenery that he had forgotten because of his exhaustion and secret self-blame just now.
This scenery is really good, the mountains and rivers are beautiful, the scenery is picturesque, the warblers are singing and dancing, the autumn colors are pleasant, and there is a gust of free wind. Fan Xiaoqi's troubles that had been suppressed for a long time had disappeared most of them at this time.
Although his future is still unknown, he doesn't even know where he is, what dynasty he is. Although the origin and whereabouts of the two fortune tellers still puzzle him. However, he was an outright optimist. He believes that with his wit and luck, as well as the shallow knowledge of modern society in his head, he will definitely be able to do something in this ancient world like other time-travelers in the movie.
As for...... The modern society of 2015 that he may never go back to. And his parents, friends, siblings...... Hey, I can't go back anyway, and no matter how hard I think about it, it won't have the slightest effect. It's better to put this matter aside for the time being, and talk about it when he can afford to go back.
But as optimistic and cheerful as he was, there was one thing he had to think about. That's the one that makes him both heartbroken and heartbroken, love and hate, haunted by countless nights of dreams, but can't get it...... Zhang Keke!
Zhang Kai's words still echo in his ears from time to time. Yes, it's a cold world, but why wasn't it here?
However, no matter how much he loves, no matter how much he hates, he has to take into account a reality. That is, he will not be able to go back! It is very likely that he will never be able to go back. It is also possible that some miracle will happen someday in the future...... Hey, it's a miracle. That's not something that your own power can control.
So, forget it! Forget about love, hate, what you once had, what you once lost, family, friends, enemies, and everything in the 21st century! Only by forgetting them and going all out to meet the future is the best way to repay those who love me and those I love.
From now on, throw away all burdens and move forward towards a better future!
Thinking of this, his face involuntarily showed a happy smile from the heart, and his spirit suddenly became sober and excited. His breathing became much easier, and his steps became brisker.
However, along the way, he remembered another thing that stuck with him. The majestic and mysterious 'Jade Dragon Stele' complex. Who built it? Why did it build such a labor-intensive stone monument complex? Was it just a symbolic and commemorative significance? Could it be that there is a hidden mystical power hidden in it?
Shouldn't I find a chance and go back and search, maybe I'll make some worthwhile and amazing discoveries!
But...... Forget it, let's talk about it later, it's more important to solve the immediate survival problem first.
So, once again, he forced himself to calm down his complicated and agitated mood, and continued to walk forward with brisk steps. Soon they walked out of the densely vegetated hill and came to the flat grassland at the foot of the mountain.
At this point, he stopped and looked around. There are no people in sight of it for the time being, but it is much stronger than the complex terrain on the hill just now, and it is basically flat grass and undulating hilly areas. If you are not unlucky, in such an area with beautiful mountains and rivers and close to the plains, it is not difficult to find a small courtyard of a few villagers' houses within five miles and ten miles, or even a small town.
After walking a short distance, a winding path appeared not far ahead of him. Fan Xiaoqi speculated that this was likely to be the road leading to a certain courtyard or a small town. So, with an optimistic attitude, he continued to walk along the path. After crossing a small river and climbing two small hills, he finally saw the 'town' he had been waiting for.
It's a small town, with no towering walls and no majestic tall buildings. In his sight, there are only dozens or hundreds, and they are quite passable ordinary houses and shops. Fan Xiaoqi roughly estimated that this should be a remote town with a population of less than 8,000. Since it was already lunchtime, wisps of green smoke were already rising from many houses in the town. This makes this quiet and simple town look more vibrant and beautiful. also made Fan Xiaoqi's stomach growl.
But now I don't have any points on me. Kindness...... It doesn't matter! It's better to go in first and talk about it than to be eaten by wild beasts in this barren mountain and wilderness.
Thinking of this, Fan Xiaoqi quickened his pace and walked towards the town in two steps.
Soon he was in town. As he walked around the town, he took a closer look at the buildings around him and the costumes people were wearing. Eh...... It's not just that the style of the dynasty is not obvious. Moreover, among these Chinese-style buildings, there are actually many buildings similar to European and ancient Roman styles!
This...... Am I on the Silk Road? It's not impossible...... Anyway, let's keep looking, it's too early to draw conclusions.
After continuing to walk around the town and watch the half-pay, he stopped by a restaurant. It is a medium-sized hotel with a height of 20 buildings and a very characteristic decoration. The gatehouse is constructed of beautiful, faience tiles. They are shining in the sunlight, very dazzling! On the wide mahogany plaque with red cloth at the top of the gatehouse, there are three gilt characters written on it: 'Yucui Building'.
Looks pretty good! Thinking of this, Fan Xiaoqi walked in. I found that at the current meal time, the five or six dining tables in the restaurant are already full of guests. It seems that the business is really good.
Soon, a shopkeeper greeted him with a smile on his face, and asked Fan Xiaoqi politely, "Yo! This girl, what do you want to eat?"
Girl?...... Fan Xiaoqi suddenly realized that he had dressed up as a girl!
So, he smiled and curled his fingers in a beautiful little braid, which was not too long. Then, holding back a shrill voice, he said softly, "Well, I'm not eating for the time being." ”
"Huh, don't eat?" said the shopkeeper with a puzzled expression.
"Yes, that's right, a friend just asked me to wait for him in your restaurant, and when he comes, we'll have dinner together. Fan Xiaoqi continued to explain in a shrill voice.
"Oh, I see. Kindness...... Excuse me, how many guest officers do you have?" the shopkeeper nodded, and continued to ask with a smile.
"Well...... Add me to two people. Fan Xiaoqi said in a gentle female voice.
"Yes, there just happens to be a small table for two that no one uses, girl, please come with me!" said the shopkeeper, turned around, and walked towards the small square table not far away.
Fan Xiaoqi also followed, pretending to be a lady, and walked over with shy steps. And twisted his slender posture and sat down on the chair of the small square table.
"Girl, please wait a minute, I'll make you a cup of tea first!" said the shopkeeper with a kind signature smile.
After speaking, he walked briskly to a large mahogany teapot in the corner of the dining room, and poured a cup of tea neatly. and quickly served Fan Xiaoqi respectfully on the table.
Fan Xiaoqi looked at it carefully, the first cup of tea he saw after crossing. This is a very delicate cup of 'oolong tea', and from the appearance, whether it is color, shape, or texture, it is almost the same as the one I usually drank at my grandfather's house before the crossing.
"Girl, please use it slowly!" said the shopkeeper respectfully. Then, he was ready to turn and leave.
"Wait a minute," Fan Xiaoqi interrupted his action in a soft voice.