YM778.TV Chapter 308 - 308: Evening Reflection at Mount Li
Chapter 308 - 308: Evening Reflection at Mount Li
Zhou Chao gazed at the winding mountain road, which indeed seemed suitable for racing or taking thrilling turns.
“It’s indeed suitable. These curves are wide, but you need some skills to handle them smoothly. The Nine Turns and Eighteen Bends here make it one of the most beautiful roads in Chang’an!”
Soon, the car arrived at the parking lot of Huaqing Palace.
“It’s only three in the afternoon, and the ‘Chang Hen Ge’ performance in the evening is still a long way off. Let’s take a stroll and enjoy the scenery of Huaqing Palace!”
After buying two tickets, they followed the crowd into Huaqing Palace.
“Fenghuotai!” Zhou Chao stood under a beacon tower, reading the introduction on the display board.
“1 never thought that this beacon tower, where King Zhou You once played fire to signal his vassals, is the same one we see here. Time has passed, and it no longer looks like it did back then.”
“This beacon tower has a history of several thousand years!” Wang Feng looked up in amazement, pointing at the beacon tower.
“It was renovated later. If you want to experience what King Zhou You felt back then, you should go, not me!” Zhou Chao smiled and asked.
“Boss, if 1 go, I’ll just embarrass myself!”
Zhou Chao burst into laughter, didn’t say much, and led Wang Feng to another scenic spot.
Afterward, they visited several places, such as the Tang Imperial Hot Springs Ruins Museum, the site of the Chang’an Incident—Wu Jian Ting, the Jiulong Lake and Furong Lake Scenic Area, and the Tang Liyuan Ruins Museum. By late afternoon, Zhou Chao and Wang Feng were sitting in a snack bar inside the scenic area, massaging their tired legs.
“This is too exhausting. We’re on a trip, and yet we’ve exhausted ourselves like this. Boss, what do you think they’re aiming for?”
“They’re probably just bored. Most of the people who go on trips have gotten used to their own places, so they seek challenges elsewhere.”
Zhou Chao and Wang Feng both had excellent physical fitness compared to most people. Even though they felt tired after a few hours of sightseeing, they wondered how others were coping.
The two of them bought some skewers and local snacks at the snack bar to recharge their energy. After resting for a while, they returned to the car.
As soon as Zhou Chao got into the car, he adjusted the seat to a reclined position and lay comfortably on it, feeling the gentle breeze. Eventually, he fell asleep.
“Boss, wake up! Wake up!”
Zhou Chao, who was playing chess with Zhou Gong in his dream, was abruptly awakened by Wang Feng’s urgent shout.
“What’s going on?” Zhou Chao, who had just woken up and was a bit grumpy, asked loudly.
“Boss, I want you to wake up and see the sunset—the Li Mountain Evening Glow, one of the Eight Great Sceneries of Guanzhong!”
“Hmm? Li Mountain Evening Glow?” Zhou Chao rubbed his somewhat tired face, grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge, drank it in one gulp, and finally began to feel more comfortable.
“You should come out and see. It’s really beautiful!” When Zhou Chao heard that even a rough guy like Wang Feng found it beautiful, there must be something special about the view.
He opened the car door and stepped out. In the distance, the sky was adorned with a reddish-orange glow, dotted with small clouds. The setting sun’s rays pierced through the clouds, creating exceptionally beautiful beams of sunlight.
“Well, it’s a pity. 1 didn’t get to see such a beautiful scene with my wife. Instead, I’m admiring it with a rugged guy like you. What was originally a 10 out of 10 beautiful moment has now become a 7.” Zhou Chao glanced at Wang Feng and continued to appreciate the sunset.
Wang Feng, with a hand over his chest as if he had been shot with an arrow, tried to act dramatic. However, Zhou Chao didn’t pay much attention to it, or else he would have received a few scolding remarks.
As the sun gradually sank in the west and finally disappeared below the horizon, Zhou Chao withdrew his gaze.
“Let’s go, let’s have dinner first and try the specialty of Lintong, the ‘Da Pan Ji’ (big plate chicken). They say you’ll regret not trying it. 1 wonder how it tastes!”
There was a designated dining area in the scenic spot, and Zhou Chao chose a restaurant that specialized in big plate chicken. Due to the crowd, they could only sit at an outdoor table, which was a small square table with two small stools.
“Boss, should we go back to eat? This doesn’t seem fitting for your status.” Wang Feng looked at the small table and stools, then glanced at Zhou Chao.
“What’s wrong with it not fitting my status? Can’t I eat like this? While it’s true that I have money now, it doesn’t mean I can’t eat by the roadside. It also doesn’t mean I have to eat in Michelin-starred restaurants or other high-end places.”
Wang Feng pondered for a moment, nodding as if he vaguely understood.
“Appear luxurious in front of others, and you’ll surely suffer later. So, don’t pay too much attention to these things.”
“Got it, Boss!” The two of them sat on the small stools and waited for the big plate chicken to arrive.
Soon, a waitress brought over a plate of big plate chicken, along with a basin of rice.
“Let’s dig in. The ‘Chang Hen Ge’ performance will start soon!” Zhou Chao opened a disposable bowl and said to Wang Feng.
The two of them started eating quickly. Indeed, the big plate chicken was delicious and had a local flavor. Wang Feng had two whole bowls of rice, showing just how tasty it was.
By the time they finished eating, it was 8 o’clock, and many people were already heading to the venue for the “Chang Hen Ge” performance. Zhou Chao and Wang Feng followed the crowd, making their way slowly.
Time quickly passed, and it was already 8:30 in the evening when the show began. The opening featured a dazzling light show that immediately captured everyone’s attention.
“Chang Hen Ge” lasted for a total of 70 minutes, with five different themes woven into the performance. It was a visual spectacle, with various props and LED screens enhancing the experience. The applause from the audience continued throughout the show.
“It’s truly wonderful!” As time passed, “Chang Hen Ge” reached its conclusion, and with the actors’ bows, Zhou Chao’s visit to Lintong was wrapped up perfectly.
The journey downhill was particularly crowded, with many cars moving slowly. After all, the mountain road of Li Shan was quite daunting at night. It took almost half an hour to descend from the mountain, and by the time they returned to Chang’an, it was already 11 o’clock at night.
“You should go rest first!” Zhou Chao glanced at the tired Wang Feng and suggested that he go get some rest. Both of them were quite exhausted after a day of exploration.
“Alright, Boss!”
As Wang Feng left, Zhou Chao opened the door to his room. Upon entering, he started filling the bathtub with water, poured himself a cup of hot water, undressed, and relaxed in the tub.
As the water level rose, it eventually engulfed Zhou Chao completely. Unbeknownst to him, he fell asleep in the bathtub!
“Whoa, whoa, whoa!” At some point, Zhou Chao had slid into the tub, and the moment his head was submerged in the water, he jolted awake. He struggled in the bathtub for a while, finally regaining his senses.
“Oh my God, 1 almost thought 1 drowned! That scared me!” Zhou Chao, now standing in the tub, wore a frightened expression. He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.
After turning off the water and wrapping himself in a towel, he stepped out of the bathroom. It was then that he realized it was already 2:10 in the morning. He had spent a full three hours sleeping in the bathtub.
Once he had regained his composure, a wave of drowsiness washed over Zhou Chao. He returned to his bedroom and, after a brief moment, drifted into slumber..