Free Web NovelChapter 669: Chapter 243: Kid, That’s Not How You Show Off
Leaving the transit center, he hailed a cab and went to a local upscale hotel.
This was where Su Zelin would be staying for the next few days.
The hotel was booked in advance by Nanaz, the environment was nice and fairly new, having been open for less than two years.
They didn’t visit any tourist spots that day, and it was already evening, so there wasn’t enough time for that day.
However, tourism isn’t just about sightseeing, it’s also about eating.
Tasting different flavored cuisines is also one of life’s great pleasures.
Absolutely avoid eating in the hotel, Su Zelin doesn’t mind the price, he can afford it easily.
However, the most authentic food is found among the locals; choosing those long-established brands is a sure bet, as these eateries are the most visited and distinctive local treasures.
With Nanaz as the local expert, there was no need for another guide. After putting their luggage away at the hotel, the two went out again. Although they had been on a plane and a bus, Su Zelin was in good health and full of energy, not feeling tired at all and still in high spirits.
First, they went to rent a motorcycle.
When you’re touring a city, the best mode of transportation is a motorcycle.
Walking is too slow and tiring, and you can’t cover many places in a day; taking a cab or bus means missing many roadside sights.
Riding a motorcycle, you can tour the whole city within a few days, stopping anytime when encountering beautiful scenery or interesting stuff, or if you want to try some food.
If motorcycles are not allowed, you can switch to renting an electric scooter.
Su Zelin drove while Nanaz sat at the back directing the way, kicking off their night’s food adventure.
It must be said that Rizhao has quite a variety of local delicacies.
From the famous "world’s freshest" Xi Shi tongue, to the sour and spicy black fish egg soup, to seaweed noodles, sea cicadas, Rizhao pancakes, wine-flavored chicken, agate ginkgo...
Su Zelin ate with great enthusiasm.
He only ordered one serving of each dish to share with Nanaz.
If he ate a whole serving himself, he’d be too full with so many dishes, and it would be wasteful if he couldn’t finish.
There’s nothing embarrassing about sharing food with a girlfriend, people just see it as young couples showing affection.
These long-established restaurants are often hidden in small alleys, hard to find without someone local.
Having a motorcycle was very convenient. They zipped through one alley after another, eating from evening until nine o’clock, and after finishing the last pancake, they were really full.
"Whew, that hit the spot!"
Rubbing his belly, Su Zelin looked satisfied.
When traveling, local delicacies must be thoroughly enjoyed.
"How were the snack shops I strongly recommended, pretty good, right?"
Nanaz asked for praise.
"Absolutely fantastic!"
Su Zelin gave her a thumbs-up with a smile and added, "I just ate a bit too much, need some exercise back at the hotel to digest."
Nanaz rolled her eyes at him, legs crossed, knowing exactly what he meant.
The exercises you do in a hotel are usually either yoga or push-ups.
At this moment, her phone rang, and when she saw it, it was her best friend calling.
"Hey, Xinyi, we’re at Granny Bing’s, just took him out for some food."
"Later? He just arrived today, flew and then took a bus, might be a bit tired."
"Alright, I’ll ask him first, and get back to you with an answer!"
"..."
After hanging up, Nanaz tentatively asked, "Squad leader, Xinyi found out you arrived in Rizhao, and she insists on seeing you tonight. Her boyfriend even booked a place, just the two of them, inviting us to hang out, what do you think..."
"Let’s go then."
Su Zelin smiled, "Since they’re so eager, we can’t refuse, otherwise it’d be too rude."
He was actually thinking of meeting that pretentious girl, so this was a good opportunity.
As they’d be drinking, they first returned the motorcycle to the hotel, also grabbed a shower, and took a cab to the destination, arriving just in time.
They booked a disco, going too early wouldn’t be much fun either.
It’s called "Grand World."
It feels like many cities have a nightclub called "Grand World," a name full of vintage vibes.
As they walked in, the place was quite crowded; discos had just become trendy, a go-to for many seeking thrills.
Of course, you needed some cash, since it was a bit pricey, out of reach for ordinary wage earners.
Scale, decor, and lighting effects were so-so; you couldn’t expect too much from small-town nightclubs in this era, but compared to others in Rizhao, it wasn’t too bad.
If it were in Shenghai, you might find a slightly higher-end one; even in Lin’an’s venues, in Su Zelin’s eyes, weren’t impressive, mainly because he’d seen so many high-end clubs in later years.
Besides the booth seats, there was also a large dance floor and a small stage.
The large dance floor was for guests to go wild disco dancing, while the small stage was for DJ performances or underground band shows, a typical feature of many discos.
As they walked in further, they casually observed the drinks at various booths. Most people drank beer, while some had wine or spirits. However, even the larger booths mostly ordered mid-range wine and spirits; expensive alcohol was nowhere to be seen.
This way, the loafer basically understood the spending situation, as truly high expenses were limited. Some discos didn’t even stock high-end liquor, as there weren’t enough consumers to justify it; keeping stock would be futile.
The waiter led them to their reserved booth.
It was a small booth, seating five or six, neither a good nor bad position, a bit far from the stage but not the furthest.
This alone suggested that Cheng Xinyi’s boyfriend wasn’t a big shot, maybe just a small wealthy second-generation or slightly better off than average, occasionally pretending to be rich.
