Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 5: The Russians? Just dead bones in a grave!

There are quite a few things to eat at Ximenlangdian.

Some familiar dishes such as beetroot soup, braised beef in a can, fried fish, pickled cucumbers, etc., as long as Lao Mo has them, basically nothing is left out.

The dishes are also quite authentic, and are basically all made according to the standard process of Russian cuisine, and are very authentic.

But if it doesn't suit your taste, it doesn't suit your taste.

In particular, it does not suit the taste of Ximen Lang, a Chinese.

There really is nothing anyone can do about this.

"It's okay. It's indeed authentic, but I'm still more interested in the oil paintings, fountains, and sculptures here."

"I think you are more interested in the lesbians here!"

"How can you slander someone's innocence out of thin air?! Yes, I admit that I did look at him a few more times, but that was purely out of appreciation for beautiful things. I am a decent person. Everyone in the courtyard knows me, and the whole street has a good reputation for me. How could I..."

"Okay, okay, I don't want to argue with you about this. Seriously, is this place really as bad as you say?"

"Of course not. Even those paintings and sculptures, when their original artists are buried one by one, every one of them will surely be worth a fortune!"

After saying this, seeing that Bai Ling's eyes were almost rolling up to the sky, Ximen Lang finally put away his frivolity and spoke seriously.

"I'm telling the truth. Apart from these artworks by famous artists, the other things here are pretty good. There's really nothing special about them."

"Especially the decor. It's like a bathhouse, all garish and fancy. How else can I comment on it? How should I comment on it?"

The key point is that this style of decoration is really not lacking in later generations.

Apart from anything else, there is a bathing center next to the community where Ximen Lang lives now, which is almost identical to this one.

Even the White House where the American president lives was recreated one-to-one by the developer in a mad way!
Until now, Ximen Lang still doesn’t understand why they built the house like that!

So, I really don’t think it’s strange, let alone high-end.

In fact, the more upscale he was, the more tacky Ximen Lang found him.

"Of course, that comes back to the point. Here, it's still quite classy."

After hearing this, Bai Ling really wanted to follow Ximen Lang's words and ask him where he had lived before and to what extent the technology there had developed, which made Ximen Lang so confident that even the Soviet Union looked down on him.

Yes, it was not just a matter of the food not being to his taste. Ximen Lang also looked down upon the Soviet Union, the superpower, and did not take them seriously from the bottom of his heart.

Although from beginning to end, Ximen Lang did not show any impoliteness.

But who is Bai Ling?
People make a living from intelligence.

Just a few micro-expressions were enough for Bai Ling to feel Ximen Lang's inherent arrogance.

The most outrageous thing is that you are just arrogant.

When looking at those senior Soviet intellectuals who were toasting for their motherland and laughing heartily, Ximen Lang actually showed a look of pity.

This really left Bai Ling baffled and confused.

But one thing is almost certain.

That is the place where Ximen Lang lives. It must be richer and more powerful than the current Soviet big brother!

How could it be more prosperous and powerful than the Soviet Union?!

This was so dreamy that Bai Ling couldn't even imagine it!
What could possibly be more exciting for Bai Ling than this news? Therefore, there was no regret at all.

It is a direct way to achieve perfect merit.

Bai Ling, already satisfied, did not continue to explore further.

All that is left is enjoyment, and only enjoyment.

I enjoyed an authentic Russian meal which I hadn't had for a long time since graduation.

Bai Ling was so happy that she even suggested having a few drinks.

It can be seen how happy Bai Ling is.

But compared to Bai Ling's happiness, Ximen Lang on the opposite side really had a head full of question marks.

I don't understand
"What happened? What on earth could make her so happy?"

I thought about it for a long time but couldn't come up with any clue.

Helplessly, Ximen Lang could only attribute the reason to the fact that his current life was too hard. Even Bai Ling, who had returned from studying abroad, had not had any good food.

The meal lasted for an hour and a half. Bai Ling was so full that she could hardly walk. Only then did Ximen Lang pay for the meal.

Then it was time to pack up and take away, and he left the famous Lao Mo carrying a large pile of takeaway boxes.

During the payment process, Bai Ling, who felt embarrassed to eat for free, of course wanted to pay.

But who is Ximen Lang?

He is now inflated as he has just achieved financial freedom and has become rich from a poor man!
One sentence.
"I'm not short of money!"

Bai Ling's good mood was almost completely ruined.

Then, with the same configuration as before, Ximen Lang in front and Bai Ling behind, they rode their bicycles towards Nanluoguxiang.

Then, when Ximen Lang thought that Bai Ling had relaxed her guard after eating and drinking.

After secretly cheering and encouraging each other for a long time, Ximen Lang finally brought the topic to the question of why Bai Ling appeared in the courtyard at this time and place.

"Bai Ling, I remember your administrative rank seemed pretty high, didn't it? Normally, wouldn't people of your rank live in a tube-shaped building? That would be so classy! Why are you living in a courtyard house? It's inconvenient here."

A greenhorn is a greenhorn. Just from the sentence "I remember your administrative level seems to be quite high", Bai Ling was able to support many of her speculations from this one sentence.

Putting aside other things, Bai Ling has always suspected that Ximen Lang knows her. This is definitely not just a simple guess!
It’s just that the performance of the greenhorn Ximen Lang was really too disappointing.

He was clearly the one asking the questions, but he acted as if he was the one interrogating him, his body tense and his back straight.

If she dared to ask back, this guy would definitely be sweating profusely and even run away.

Helplessly, Bai Ling could only put away her curiosity, consider carefully, and answer in a way that would alleviate Ximen Lang's anxiety to the greatest extent possible.

"Although my administrative rank is not low, I'm returning to the city this time as a student. Students, naturally, should focus on learning, and external enjoyment is secondary. Besides, I don't think that tube-shaped buildings are necessarily better than courtyard houses. Don't you prefer living in courtyard houses to tube-shaped buildings?"

Because these words were completely spoken from Ximen Lang's standpoint and in line with Ximen Lang's intentions, Bai Ling's words really touched Ximen Lang's heart.

Although in fact today's tube-shaped buildings are better than siheyuans, more convenient than siheyuans, and more upscale than siheyuans.

But so what?
It would be great if the standards of later generations were higher!
but
"Student? What student? Didn't you graduate a long time ago?"

(End of this chapter)