Daily Evolution from Mastering Tai Chi-Chapter 73: Arriving in Shenzhen, Checking into the Hotel

Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Arriving in Shenzhen, Checking into the Hotel

The scenery along the way was monotonous.

Wang Ye leaned against the window, seemingly zoning out while gazing at the scenery outside.

But in reality, he was engaging in a training exercise to control the dilation and contraction of his pupils.

During the constriction of his pupils, his eyes would involuntarily use the microscopic focus ability.

In his eyes, valleys, forests, and rivers were magnified infinitely.

He could easily see a snorting wild boar on a distant mountain and carp swimming in the river...

Suddenly, a voice interrupted Wang Ye’s training.

"Hello, buddy, did you bring a portable charger?"

Wang Ye’s vertical pupils instantly widened as he turned his head to the man in the next seat and said, "I did, but it only has half the power left. Do you need it urgently?"

Seeing Wang Ye’s deep blue pupils, the man furrowed his brows and felt suspicious. But considering that among fourteen billion people in Huaxia, some must have genetic mutations, he didn’t think much of it and continued to explain,

"Kind of urgent. I was careless and forgot to charge it when I left home. Now my phone is off. I need to take a taxi home after getting off the high-speed train at Shenzhen Station. I just need enough power to turn it on and make a call. If it’s convenient, leave me your contact information—I’ll treat you to a meal in Shenzhen."

"No problem." Wang Ye found the man’s speech quite polite, so he took out the portable charger from his travel bag and handed it to him.

"Thank you." The man took the charger, plugged his phone into the data cable, and placed it on the small table, continuing the conversation, "Buddy, are you traveling in Shenzhen or...?"

"Traveling." Wang Ye thought for a bit and added, "And participating in a marathon."

The man slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, the marathon in Futian District on the twelfth, right? My boss has been preparing to participate in that marathon recently. But I’m not interested in running; I prefer hiking and outdoor fishing."

"Hiking?" Wang Ye casually asked, "Then are you familiar with all the scenic spots in Shenzhen?"

Besides participating in the marathon, Wang Ye’s main purpose in coming to Shenzhen was to explore the mountains and waters.

But hiking alone in unfamiliar mountains can easily lead to getting lost in the wild. Finding a companion who knows the local routes would be ideal.

"Scenic spots? I guess I’m familiar enough. I’ve basically been to all the climbable mountains and fishable lakes and rivers. I’ve also been to places like Huizhou, Guangzhou, Foshan with friends in groups." The man counted them off on his fingers like listing treasures.

"That’s great. I heard people who love outdoor hiking generally have lower stress levels." Wang Ye nodded affirmatively.

"Yeah, for us working in fast-paced city life, it’s beneficial to our health to take some time on weekends to climb mountains or go fishing." The man agreed.

...

The two seemed to have met late, chatting endlessly. Over these five hours, they talked about many things—the advantages and disadvantages of various Shenzhen attractions, hiking and marathon experiences, and even discussing Shenzhen’s industry trends.

Finally,

Around four in the afternoon.

The high-speed train arrived at Shenzhen Station.

Passengers on the train began packing their luggage, ready to disembark.

The man in the next seat retrieved his suitcase from above and said, "It’s so fast; we’ve arrived at the station. Oh, I forgot to introduce myself; I’m Xu Chun. I’m available next weekend, and I can take you to explore Dayan Peak."

"Thanks, let’s exchange WeChat." Wang Ye took out his phone and opened his QR code.

Xu Chun took out his phone and scanned the code.

After becoming WeChat friends,

they each said their goodbyes and left.

Wang Ye lined up, scanned his ID to exit the station, carrying a travel bag and dragging a suitcase.

He stood outside Shenzhen Station, surveying the unfamiliar city.

It’s said that every city has its unique smell. Only when you step off the train and enter the city can you notice this distinctive aroma.

"What’s the smell of a city? It’s the rich fragrance of lid-covered tea in Chengdu’s old tea houses, the exquisite snacks in Guangzhou’s Xiguan alleys, the rich, oily braised pork in Shanghai’s lanes, the fresh and elegant sushi sashimi in Kyoto’s old alleys." This passage comes from a description in a Southern Metropolis Daily weekly. As for Shenzhen, Wang Ye’s first impression was of urban, bustling, commercial, and indulgence. "Crowded" and "busy" were the most apparent features; everyone on the street was in a hurry, constantly busy.

Wang Ye sat on a roadside stone block, opened his phone, found the hotel he had previously reserved, copied the hotel address, pasted it into the ride-hailing app, and began ordering a ride.

Due to many people just disembarking from the high-speed train, Wang Ye waited on the roadside for a full fifteen minutes before a ride-share came.

He took the ride-share to the hotel, placed his luggage, and took out his daily necessities, placing them in the bathroom and by the bedside.

Wang Ye planned to stay in Shenzhen for a month or two.

So he would stay in this hotel for a while.

After settling his luggage, Wang Ye lay on the hotel bed, resting for a while.

He ordered some seemingly cleaner Hunan cuisine delivery.

To fill his stomach, he cautiously ordered seven different-flavored rice dishes.

But during payment, Wang Ye grimaced, "What? How can one rice dish cost 25 bucks? Are these rice grains wrapped in gold leaf?"

He knew Shenzhen’s prices were high but didn’t expect them to be this high.

However, to fill his stomach, he reluctantly paid the 175 bucks.

Fortunately, his recent half marathon win’s prize money had been deposited into his bank account.

Now Wang Ye’s savings had reached over two hundred thousand.

These savings were enough for him to splurge a while.

After ordering the delivery, Wang Ye waited for it to arrive while munching on the five leftover Snickers bars from his travel bag to ease his hunger.

About half an hour later.

The delivery staff knocked on the door.

Wang Ye instantly jumped up, opened the door, took the seven delivery orders from the delivery person, placed them on the hotel table, unwrapped the packages, and prepared to feast.

Since morning, he had ridden the high-speed train until almost evening. Although he could snack on tiny treats in between, they were far from enough to satisfy his hunger.

"Busy all day, Master Wang finally ate his second meal of the day."

Wang Ye wiped his drool and immediately began enjoying his first dinner in Shenzhen.

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