Lou Xinyu casually clicked on the link and started watching.

It was clear that this was filmed recently; it started with a vast expanse of snowy scenery.

Central Street adorned with little lanterns in its silvery dress, the Saint Sophia Cathedral enveloped in orange light, the colorful Ice and Snow World, and a huge snowman...

The stunning views left Lou Xinyu dazzled and amazed.

"Honey, honey, come take a look at this, what do you think?"

Lou Xinyu couldn't help but call out.

Ke Peiyao poked her head out of the room: "What's up? What are you watching?"

Lou Xinyu pointed at the computer and said: "Come and see this. You weren't satisfied with our Liuya honeymoon trip, were you? I feel a trip here would be great."

Hearing this, Ke Peiyao angrily vented: "Not only was it unimpressive, it was downright unplayable. The budget was 200,000 for two weeks, and we ended up spending 50,000 in just one day! A bowl of noodles cost 50 bucks and there were only a few strands, not enough for me! They even took away my oxygen mask while diving, I thought I was going to die! It was infuriating!"

Lou Xinyu also forced a smile: "Who knew they were such rip-offs? I initially had high hopes for that place, but it turned out they treated me like an ATM."

Ke Peiyao watched the promo video again. The scenery at the beginning was very appealing to her as well, especially the ending scene with about 200 people gathered around Wang Fan's food cart, chatting and laughing in the snowy world, exuding a youthful energy that was very infectious.

However, once bitten, twice shy; cautiously, Ke Peiyao said: "First, you should ask about the budget required over there? Don't want a repeat of Liuya. We didn't find our money blown in by the wind, so how could we waste it like this?"

Lou Xinyu nodded: "You're right. That microblog is trending, I'll go and ask around."

He then opened Weibo and sent a new message: "Is there anyone who has been to Harbin or from Harbin? Planning a two-week trip, is a 150,000 budget enough?"

This message was quickly replied to: "Just to give you an idea, I brought 50,000 and spent 48,000 on the first day."

Lou Xinyu was surprised, and he felt lucky for asking, otherwise, it would have been as disastrous as Liuya.

"Bro, how did you spend it?"

The guy replied: "It was fine initially, but then I saw a snowman that looked so ugly, I couldn't help but kick it. It turned out that guy had built the snowman on a stone pedestal. I heard a crack, and then I was in the hospital for a week, spent a total of 48,000, and used the remaining 2,000 to survive a week and return home."

"Dude above, don't split your sentences; my Dongfeng-41 has launched and can't be retrieved."

"My spaghetti has already been fired. Brother, be cautious in your next life."

"I said Harbin isn't that tricky; I went for a week and only spent 4,000 in total, and that even includes round-trip tickets and a pile of specialties."

"I'm a local from Harbin. I can only say that your 150,000 isn't for a visit; you're planning to settle here, right?"

"I'm still having fun in Harbin. Prices here are quite fair; whatever locals pay is what we pay, really comfortable."

Seeing all these messages, Lou Xinyu and Ke Peiyao felt relieved.

"So shall we go to Harbin?"

Ke Peiyao nodded energetically: "Let's go, let's go. That braised dish at the end looks delicious, let's make that our first stop!"

...

...

The night was silent.

The moon shone bright, and the birds were silent.

Second Uncle tossed and turned, flipping one way, then the other, like a pancake on a griddle.

Wang Fan opened his eyes and said helplessly: "Second Uncle, if you've got something to say, just say it; with us, what's there to be shy about?"

Second Uncle sat up with a spring: "Well, if I say it, you can't get mad."

Wang Fan also sat up: "Why would I get mad? I haven't been mad at you for all these years."

After confirming Wang Fan's mood, Second Uncle cautiously began: "About that Mushang place... I don't want to go."

Wang Fan was taken aback, not expecting that Second Uncle was tossing and turning because of this.

"So you're planning to just wander around with me? That's fine too, why would I be upset?"

Second Uncle shook his head: "No, I don't plan to wander with you. I'm not really into traveling; this is where I belong."

"Then are you planning to open a shop yourself?"

Second Uncle first nodded but then shook his head.

This perplexed Wang Fan: "So what are your plans then?"

Suddenly, Wang Fan thought of something and asked uncertainly: "Does it have to do with those two people who came the other day?"

He remembered those two, who seemed to have talked with Second Uncle for a long time before leaving, perhaps saying something to him.

Second Uncle nodded: "That tall, thin guy with glasses is the head of the Cultural and Tourism Bureau. He wants to invite me to help him with an event similar to the ones during the day, engaging tourists, with me assisting in the braising process."

Wang Fan nodded thoughtfully: "So you plan to stay for this?"

Second Uncle nodded: "I find this meaningful; I never thought I could still do something for our hometown at my age."

Wang Fan asked: "Any conditions?"

Second Uncle shook his head: "Not much. He mentioned it might be busy, and they can't pay too much, asking me to consider it on my own."

Wang Fan curiously asked: "How much are they offering per month?"

Second Uncle felt a bit awkward: "Well... if all goes well, it's 4,000 a month..."

Uh...

Wang Fan scratched his head; this was a huge drop from 40,000 a month to 4,000 a month, quite a departure.

Second Uncle also felt the disparity, hurriedly adding: "They offer full benefits, food and lodging, and mostly, it's just busy for two to three months a year. The rest of the time is mine to allocate. If I want to open a shop, they even offer assistance in finding a storefront, really beneficial..."

Wang Fan waved his hand and said: "You decide. The suggestion to go to Mushang wasn't about money. If we truly cared about money, opening a shop would certainly earn more. I just worried about you being home alone without support. If you want to go, then go, it's not like I can't make money."

Second Uncle was overjoyed: "I knew you'd agree! Originally, the leader also wanted to invite you, but I figured one person from the Wang family contributing to the community was enough. You do what you enjoy."

Wang Fan nodded, his heart warm; he wasn't keen on such events, even yesterday's crowd was his limit. With official involvement, it would surely be larger, not suiting his temperament.

"Second Uncle, I think it's great. We're not short on money now; I earn well enough to support the household. Do whatever makes you happy."

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