Exciting 1979!

Chapter 36 Lover's Wall

Wei Ming had not received his salary, nor had he received his royalties from Harvest. Fortunately, he had the 15 yuan from Story Club and a two yuan subsidy every day, otherwise he would have had to borrow money to go shopping.

The first place they went to was the Magic City World.

This place was once known as the "No. 1 Club in the Far East" and was once glorious. Many stories of the old times, such as vendettas, love, and betrayal, took place here.

Now it has been renamed "People's Amusement Park", and the murderous atmosphere has suddenly disappeared. Is it appropriate for Xu Wenqiang to fight a bloody battle with Ding Li in the People's Amusement Park?

It seems that it was not changed back until the late 80s.

There are food and entertainment here, and there is also a theater where you can watch dramas or comedies. There is not much market for crosstalk here, and it is not as good as pingtan.

Of course, shopping is also indispensable. There are a wide variety of products in the mall. Wei Ming carries his bag, ready to buy Xile's gift here.

At noon they came out of the Great World, bought some things and filled their stomachs.

Many of the Shanghai specialties were the first time for Wei Ming to eat there. In his previous life, he had only eaten in big restaurants when he came to Shanghai, and he rarely had the opportunity to see such local specialties.

Although the food here is sweet, Wei Ming can still adapt to it, after all, he can tolerate both salty and sweet food.

In the Big World, Professor Qu also took a personal photo of Wei Ming. There was only one photo of the three of them together, after all, it would trouble passers-by.

Afterwards they went to Yu Garden. Although this Ming Dynasty garden has not yet fully restored its former glory, this kind of classical garden is still very suitable for taking photos.

Wei Ming suggested that he take a photo of Professor Qu and Chen Rong, but Professor Qu was hesitant at first.

“You can take photos too?”

More than just photography, please call me Teacher Wei!

Wei Ming held up this classic Seagull 4A camera and said, "You'll know how good I am when I develop the photos later. It's a pity you didn't bring your scarves."

Middle-aged women can’t take photos without silk scarves, just like Shijiazhuang can’t be without authentic Anhui beef noodles.

Wei Ming professionally helped them find angles, pose, and even attracted other passers-by.

Although the specific effect is not yet visible, Wei Ming looks very similar. There are even young couples who specially ask him to take photos for them. Wei Ming can be said to have satisfied his addiction to being a master photographer.

When I have money in the future, I must buy a camera!
Although Yu Garden is now open to the public, the City God Temple next door is still in chaos and there is nothing to see.

So next they went directly to the Bund, the most famous place in Shanghai.

Turning from Renmin Road, you can see the Bund. Across the Huangpu River is the undeveloped Pudong.

There is no Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower or Shanghai World Financial Center across the street now. In ancient times, this area was a salt field. Now, there are some small factories, but it is far from prosperous and still belongs to the countryside.

Wei Ming fantasized that if he could get a piece of land in Pudong now, he might become "Wei Ming Yipin" in the future.

The three of them walked forward, passing No. 5 The Bund, No. 12 The Bund, and all the way to No. 18 The Bund.

Because of that song, Wei Ming was a little curious about this place. When he came here in his previous life, there were many luxury goods stores here.

Now, this place is called "Chunjiang Building", and it houses the Shanghai Fisheries Bureau and other units.

Next to No. 70 The Bund is the famous Peace Hotel, which has a history of more than years.

There is still a restaurant here now, but it is more expensive and mainly consumed by foreign guests and overseas Chinese.

The buildings here are very distinctive and the three of them took a lot of photos, mainly with Wei Ming helping them take them.

There is also a Lover's Wall on the Bund. Wei Ming had brought a little girl here in his previous life. Actually, there was nothing to see. Nowadays, places for dating are very scarce. There is definitely no place at home, and the park is occupied by grandpa and aunt. So a flood control wall on the Bund became a place for young lovers to linger. Over time, it was called the "Lovers' Wall". It was a helpless move.

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Gong Ying was also curious about the Lover's Wall: "I wonder if my brother and elder sister have ever been here when they were dating."

She insisted on dragging her second sister over to watch the fun, and Gong Xing said helplessly: "They are just men and women, what's so good about it, are you still going to paint?"

"I also need to pick a good location, so let's do this." Gong Ying chose a location and first spent a long time looking at the river surface, but felt nothing. Then she changed direction and prepared to paint the old building across the road.

Gong Xing was facing the river and enjoying the breeze. He had failed the audition for Shanghai Film Studio's "Lush Mountain Love". When he returned to Yanjing, he didn't know if he would have a chance at the Beijing Film Studio. One option was to become famous at the Beijing Film Studio, then be noticed by the Shanghai Film Studio and be transferred back.

Just as she was thinking about it, Gong Ying touched her.

"Sister, there seems to be a tall guy over there looking at you."

"How do you know he's not looking at you?" Gong Xing smiled, turned his head, and saw Wei Ming and the two aunts.

Wei Ming waved at her. At first he just thought it looked like her, but he didn't expect it was really her!

The Magic City is big, yet small.

"Sister, do you know him?" Gong Ying's eyes wandered between the two of them, as if she smelled a special scent.

Wei Ming walked over with his long legs.

"Oh, Xiaoying, let me introduce you. This is my friend whom I met on the train, the writer Wei Ming from Yenching University, and this is my sister Gong Ying."

Ming Ge was very happy that she could acknowledge Wei Ming as a friend.

"Writer?" Gong Ying looked at the overly young Wei Ming curiously, "Do you have any works?"

Wei Ming: "The Toothless Tiger."

"Oh, that fairy tale was written by you~" Gong Ying had told her nephew this before, but the sister met the author of an article in the magazine she bought on the train?
Are you sure he's not a scammer? The probability is too small!

Knowing what Gong Ying was thinking, Gong Xing said, "Comrade Wei Ming's other novel will be published in Harvest soon."

"What! 'Harvest'?" Gong Ying was surprised by the name. Is it the 'Harvest' that her parents and elder brother regard as the Bible?
The more I listen, the less reliable it seems. Sister, are you sure you didn't meet a scammer? You better be careful. Although you are poor, you are pretty!
At this time, Professor Qu and Sister Chen Rong also came over. They didn't expect that Wei Ming had friends in Shanghai, and they were all very beautiful.

Wei Ming briefly introduced the two sisters to each other, and then said, "This is Professor Qu Yude from Peking University, and this is writer Chen Rong from Yenching University. We are both staying at the Writers Association Guesthouse. We are free today so we came out for a walk."

The age and temperament of these two people are very similar, which makes it more convincing. The two sisters greeted each other politely, and Gong Ying basically believed it.

Seeing Gong Ying sketching with her drawing board, Wei Ming did not bother her for long. He chatted with her for a few words and then left.

As soon as the person left, Gong Ying immediately asked: "Sister, how old is that writer?"

"I don't know~"

"Really not sure? I think it's at most twenty-one or twenty-two."

"who cares."

"Where is he from? Who else is his family? How much does he earn every month..."

(The second update today will be a little later)

(End of this chapter)