At the same time.
While Yu Xiaoqi and his father Yu Weihong were exchanging messages.
In Spring City, a hotel.
Zhang Wei, after just finishing his shower, walked out of the bathroom. While drying his hair, he picked up his phone and sent a message to a WeChat group called 'Three-Person Family'.
The discussion group didn't have many people; including Zhang Wei, there were only three. The other two were Qiu Xiaolin and Lu Lianxue.
[Zhang Wei]: Are you guys asleep yet?
Not long after.
Messages came into the discussion group.
[Qiu Xiaolin]: Xiao Xue is already asleep. She said a figure is going on sale tomorrow, and she needs to wake up early to grab it. That's right, I'm in on it too. Magical hands embracing 36D large chest.jpg
[Zhang Wei]: What figure is it? By the way, your expression doesn't match your persona. 36D, are you underestimating yourself? As a man who has survived in the narrow space with you, I can say it's definitely more.
[Qiu Xiaolin]: Ooh, king of filth, no no no, hehe. That's a domestic figure, officially licensed – Grandpa Calabash Baby figure.
Immediately after.
Qiu Xiaolin also sent a photo. It was a figure of Grandpa Calabash Baby, with a pangolin at his feet. Behind Grandpa, there was also a calabash vine, with seven gourds on the vine.
[Zhang Wei]: Damn, I want one too! Did anyone buy one for me, anyone!!
[Qiu Xiaolin]: Young man, don't get so excited. Do you think Xiao Xue wouldn't get one for you as well?
[Zhang Wei]: That's true. It was I who was impulsive.
[Qiu Xiaolin]: You're impulsive when you haven't seen Xiao Xue, and you'll still be impulsive when you see her. When are you not impulsive?
[Qiu Xiaolin]: Speaking of which, Xiao Weizi, since Xiao Xue is so good, how do you plan to show your appreciation?
[Zhang Wei]: Does that even need to be said? Of course, it's... a drop of kindness should be repaid with a gushing spring. What do you think?
[Qiu Xiaolin]: After you say that, how can I ever look at this phrase of gratitude directly again? Dog covering its eyes and howling.jpg
[Zhang Wei]: Then let me rephrase. I will thank Xiao Xue properly. When I get back, I must, what's the saying, oh, give her a grand welcome and thank her properly.
[Qiu Xiaolin]: Ahhhhhhh, my face, Xiao Weizi, there's a car tire on my face, it's been run over by a car.
[Zhang Wei]: Damn, Little Mochi, you're going to make me laugh to death.
[Qiu Xiaolin]: Hehe, I'm not going to mess around with you anymore. Xiao Weizi, how are things in Xishuangbanna? How are the ghosts? Is there any danger?
[Zhang Wei]: No danger. I've already sent the ghosts away. I'll be flying back tomorrow. By the way, Little Mochi, are you still in Lushia City? If you are, I'd like you to buy me some milk tea. Also, can I request a refill? Unlimited refills would be even better.
[Qiu Xiaolin]: Drinking too much milk tea isn't good. Serious face.jpg.
[Zhang Wei]: With what you're saying, I suspect you're still in Lushia City.
[Qiu Xiaolin]: Bingo! You guessed right, I am indeed in Lushia City, because Xiao Xue said she's going to take me ghost hunting. Hehe, this is my first time ghost hunting, I'm so excited.
In order not to be dragged down by Zhang Wei, Qiu Xiaolin had asked Lu Lianxue to teach her ghost hunting techniques. Now, she was also a ghost hunter.
With the help of Zhang Wei and Lu Lianxue.
Qiu Xiaolin had abundant resources and learned very quickly.
Because of this.
Lu Lianxue received a supernatural incident this morning and planned to take Qiu Xiaolin to practice ghost hunting, letting her observe the actual combat.
[Zhang Wei]: You're going to have practical observation so soon? When? Should I go along? /
Zhang Wei was worried about Qiu Xiaolin ghost hunting. She had just become a ghost hunter and wasn't strong enough. Although she had the system points he gave her, Zhang Wei was still worried and felt more at ease if he was present.
How could Qiu Xiaolin not understand Zhang Wei's intentions?
Looking at the message Zhang Wei sent, her heart warmed, and she sent a message back to Zhang Wei.
[Qiu Xiaolin]: It's okay, Xiao Xue is with me. Besides, I have the armor belt you gave me, and that Rem keychain.
[Zhang Wei]: I'm still not at ease. How about I upgrade your equipment? Forget the Flame Dragon Knight armor, I'll change it for you, maybe the Emperor Knight belt?
[Qiu Xiaolin]: Don't worry, I can't always be protected by you. I don't want to be a vase.
[Zhang Wei]: Alright then.
After chatting for a while longer.
Seeing that it was almost 2 AM, Zhang Wei stopped chatting and told Qiu Xiaolin to go to sleep.
[Qiu Xiaolin]: Then I'm going to sleep. You should sleep early too, aren't you catching a flight tomorrow?
[Zhang Wei]: Yes.
[Qiu Xiaolin]: Then you hurry up and sleep, otherwise when you come back tomorrow, I'll treat you to milk tea, and you won't have time to rest. Covering mouth and laughing.jpg
[Zhang Wei]: With you saying that, I'm so scared. Should I pray and wish me... safe travels tomorrow.
...
The next day.
Outside the hotel in Spring City.
He Qiao arrived at the hotel early to wait. Upon seeing Zhang Wei and Lin Tong, he greeted them warmly:
"Mr. Zhang Wei, Lin Tong, good morning. You're up so early. I thought I'd have to wait a bit longer."
"Captain He Qiao, you said there was good food, so I had to get up early, otherwise I wouldn't get to eat."
Zhang Wei smiled.
Afterward.
To avoid delaying their flight, He Qiao didn't dawdle. He took Zhang Wei and Lin Tong and drove to a cross-bridge rice noodle restaurant he had previously recommended to Zhang Wei. According to Lin Tong, the reason He Qiao set up the Wei Dao Si outpost as a cross-bridge rice noodle shop was because he ate at this very restaurant.
Not long after.
They arrived at their destination, a restaurant that looked like a dingy eatery.
Upon seeing this.
Even without going inside, Zhang Wei knew that the taste of this restaurant must be excellent.
As a foodie, Zhang Wei knew very well that if you want to eat local specialties in a city and find authentic snacks, you don't need to check any guides. Just find a place on the road that looks a bit dirty, one that clearly has been open for at least ten years. The food in these dingy eateries is often the most authentic.
When Zhang Wei went to Lushia City for school, he specifically looked for dingy eateries to eat Lushia City snacks.
At this moment.
It was just past 6 AM.
There weren't many customers in the shop, only two or three.
He Qiao, very familiar with the place, found a table and sat down. He waved to the owner and said:
"Boss, the usual, you know the drill. I've brought friends to eat this time. They've come from afar, so don't disappoint them. I've highly recommended your shop."
"Hahahaha, then I can't let people look down on the food in our Xishuangbanna."
The boss replied with a smile.
Soon.
The boss prepared the cross-bridge rice noodles and brought them over.
After seeing Zhang Wei take a bite, the boss smiled and said:
"How is it, delicious? Hahaha."
Zhang Wei smiled upon hearing this. Just as he was about to respond, he suddenly froze, his eyebrows raised, and he looked up at the sky.
Not only Zhang Wei, but He Qiao and Lin Tong also looked up one after another, following Zhang Wei.
They saw.
The hazy morning sky had, at some point, become covered with dark clouds like a dense canopy, and the sky had suddenly darkened.
At the same moment.
The hot summer morning breeze, as it blew, carried a hint of coolness.
The boss and other customers also reacted, looking up at the sky. The boss looked speechless and said:
"Huh? This lousy weather, is it going to rain? Don't let it rain, or I'll have no business today."
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