binnovel Chapter 192 The Rural Girl in "Metamorphosis" 35
Chapter 192 The Rural Girl in "Metamorphosis" 35
The group eventually booked a hotel in the city, which wasn't far from the beach, considering Bangkok isn't that big.
Because they hadn't planned to go to the beach when they traveled, none of the six guests, except for Ye Qing and Grandma Ye, brought swimsuits, which was quite awkward.
When you go to the beach, you can't just wear casual clothes, even if it's okay. But it's a Chinese custom that even if you wear a one-piece swimsuit, you still have to change into a swimsuit.
However, if the six of them bought swimsuits, it would be an extra expense, and it wouldn't be fair to Ye Qing and Grandma Ye. Although Grandma Ye said it was okay, the six of them decided after discussion that Ye Qing and Grandma Ye would each receive an equal amount of money as their private savings.
They could decide for themselves what they wanted to buy. After that was agreed upon, the plane landed. This time, the hotel owner wouldn't come to pick them up. Everyone collected their luggage and went to the waiting area to get a taxi.
Liu Yuxi took his grandmother and granddaughter Ye Qing in one car, Ma Lin took his grandfather, grandfather Lin, and translator Xiao Li in another car, and Lin Ziye took his own car. Of course, his car also had two other suitcases that couldn't fit in the other two cars.
After arriving at the hotel and putting down our luggage, everyone gathered in the lobby to fill their stomachs before returning to the hotel to rest.
“When I came over just now, I saw a small restaurant not far from the hotel. It was quite popular, and the food seemed acceptable. Would you like to check it out? It’s about two miles away,” Liu Yuxi asked.
She made a point of checking the shops along the way when she arrived. The small restaurant she mentioned was probably run by Chinese people, because she used her spiritual power to see the Chinese characters "Hualong Restaurant" on the sign. It's best to be safe with food choices when you first arrive here.
"Then let's go to that restaurant. The restaurants recommended by netizens online are all quite far away," Ye Qing said.
"Let's go then!" Lin Ziye and Xiao Li led the way, with Liu Yuxi bringing up the rear. Just kidding, that's the formation they were in. They headed towards Hualong Restaurant.
Looking around at the shops, most of them sold handicrafts, fruits, and clothing. The group kept an eye out for swimsuits nearby, as they had discussed on the plane that they would go to the beach for a day trip the next day.
When they arrived at the restaurant, they found that it was indeed run by Chinese people. After ordering, Lin Ziye chatted with the owner for a while, learned the location of the swimsuit shop, and asked the owner about other fun places to visit. He didn't return until it was time to eat.
While eating, I said to everyone, "The boss told me about a swimsuit shop that's not far ahead. Should we go buy one after we finish eating, or after we get up this afternoon?"
"Let's go in the afternoon. We can just wander around the area. We don't have anywhere to go in the afternoon anyway. After we're done, we can eat out and then go back to the hotel to rest," Marin said.
"Okay, then we'll go back to the hotel to rest after we finish eating!"
The owner serves Cantonese cuisine, and the dishes he makes are more to the liking of the elderly. The young people don't mind; they can eat anything when they're hungry!
After the meal, all everyone wanted to do was lie in bed. The meal cost over 600 RMB, and that was after the owner gave them a discount, probably because they ordered several seafood dishes. It seems that they'll be spending a lot on food these next few days.
Everyone returned to the hotel and went to their rooms to rest. This time, they booked adjacent standard rooms. The staff's rooms were around the same area. To facilitate filming, the production team booked the entire floor. They will install cameras later so they can broadcast live from multiple angles.
When they got up, it was almost five o'clock. They all walked to the swimsuit store together. This time they weren't in a hurry, so they strolled around and browsed. When they came across a store that interested them, they would go in and take a look.
The boys and girls split into two teams and agreed to meet at the swimsuit shop. They then dispersed and waited until Liu Yuxi and her grandmother had bought their swimsuits before Grandpa Lin and the others arrived.
It turned out they had stumbled upon a pet shop, where the two grandfathers spent a long time "playing with cats and dogs." If Lin Ziye and Ma Lin hadn't urged them on, the two old men would still have been playing inside!
Men's swimsuits are easier to buy; a man can choose his swim trunks and pay in five minutes. As for swim caps, diving goggles, and the like, forget it, since he won't actually go swimming in the sea.
They strolled over to Hualong Restaurant, where they finished a big pot of seafood porridge for dinner. Then, everyone wandered back to the hotel, packed their things for the next day, washed their swimsuits, and went to bed early.
The next morning, after everyone gathered in the hotel lobby, they took a taxi from the hotel entrance. The beach amusement park they were going to had tickets available online for 60 RMB per person, but the ticket only included access to the amusement park's shower facilities and beach activities; nothing else was included.
If they want to eat, drink, or participate in other water activities, they will have to pay extra. However, they only bought tickets. Some activities are not suitable for the elderly, so they will decide what to do once they arrive at the destination and buy tickets for any activities they want to participate in later.
The beach is only about 20 minutes away from the city. When they arrived, Lin Ziye went to the ticket checkpoint to have his tickets checked, and then everyone went to the bathroom to change into their swimsuits. Liu Yuxi chose one-piece swimsuits for her and her grandmother, since the old lady couldn't accept styles that were too revealing.
The women applied sunscreen to each other. "Yuxi, your skin is so good! Although it's not very fair, you can't even see your pores! Look at me, I have pimples on my face and back!" Ye Qing said while applying sunscreen to Liu Yuxi.
"I only use sulfur soap to shower, and I don't even use face wash if I'm not wearing makeup. But you don't need to envy me. Skin can be improved, but whether it's fair or not depends on genetics. My family members aren't fair-skinned, but look how fair you are. People say that fair skin covers up three flaws! I do want to be a little fairer!" Liu Yuxi wasn't fair-skinned in this life, but she still prefers girls to be fair-skinned.
"Hehe, that's true. My family members are all fair-skinned, but they're prone to acne. They get acne from staying up late, eating spicy food, and drinking alcohol. I don't know how old they'll be! It's so annoying!"
"You should be content. You'll regret it when you're really getting older. Cherish your youth!" Grandma Ye said from the side.
"Hehe, I'm just venting!" Ye Qing winked at Liu Yuxi. This woman, no matter how old she is, has a deep obsession with staying young forever.
When they arrived at the beach wearing sun hats and sunglasses, they saw Grandpa Lin and his three companions sitting in a row on deck chairs by the sea, each with a coconut next to them.
Liu Yuxi had good hearing, and even from a distance, she heard Grandpa Ma say to Grandpa Lin, "No, there aren't many foreigners here, it's all Asians. There's nothing to see!"
"Yeah, I was thinking that if I came to the beach, I'd definitely see some 'foreign women'! But it turns out that it's pretty much the same as back home!"
"It's not working out here, but if the production team arranges for us to go to the US, that should be interesting!" "Pretty much!"
Liu Yuxi was speechless. Liu Yuxi remained silent. Sure enough, a man only behaves when he's hung on the wall!