"Wow, the scenery here is so beautiful, I feel like I've entered a fairy tale world!"

"Wow, look at those trees covered with snow, doesn't it look exactly like scenes from Frozen?"

"Wow, the guys and girls here are really tall, I feel like I haven't seen many short people."

Ke Peiyao hasn't stopped exclaiming ever since she got off the plane and entered Harbin.

The scenery in Liuya is indeed great, but such views can be seen in other places too.

The snowy landscape in Harbin is different; it's almost impossible to see anything like it elsewhere, and there are many European-style buildings here, making it quite similar to the snowy scenes in Frozen, like a real-life fairy tale kingdom.

"As long as we're not ripped off this time, I must recommend this place to all my girlfriends."

Lou Xinyu nodded: "Anyway, online people say there's almost no ripping-off here. I've heard that if someone does rip off others, the locals in Harbin will shut down their shop before anyone can report it."

The two of them initially planned to go to the taxi waiting area, but upon seeing the long queue, they gave up that idea.

"Shall we try our luck outside? It feels like it'll take at least two hours to get a car here."

Not far from the airport, they indeed spotted some people picking up passengers.

Ke Peiyao carefully observed the drivers' faces: "We need to find someone reliable, so we don't get ripped off."

Lou Xinyu chuckled helplessly: "Can you really tell if they're reliable just by looking?"

"Who says you can't? Older ones are usually more reliable."

Suddenly, she pointed at a driver, her eyes lighting up: "That one looks older, probably more reliable. Let's go ask him."

Saying that, she pulled Lou Xinyu along and jogged towards one of the drivers.

"Sir, how much to go to Ice and Snow World?"

The old driver glanced up and down and immediately knew they were from out of town, showing a difficult expression: "Ice and Snow World is quite far; I usually don't go there. Maybe you should ask someone else?"

Ke Peiyao and Lou Xinyu's eyes lit up at this response.

Not usually going there is good! Turning away customers because he usually doesn't go there indicates he's principled, definitely reliable!

Ke Peiyao pleaded: "Uncle, please take us just this once. Out of all the drivers, I picked you at first glance. You surely won't scam us."

The old driver said nothing, maintaining a troubled look on his face.

"Please, we're from the South and unfamiliar with this place. Could you please take us just this once?"

Perhaps unable to resist Ke Peiyao's plea, the old driver sighed helplessly: "Alright, alright, I'll make a trip. Normally, it would cost at least 500, but since you're from far away, I'll just charge you 400 for the fuel."

Wow!

Ke Peiyao felt elated, winking at Lou Xinyu, who responded with a 'you did well' look.

As they were about to load their luggage into the car, an angry voice reached their ears.

"It's only 40 kilometers from the airport to Ice and Snow World, not even a king would charge more than 120. How dare you demand 400? Do you have any shame? You're constantly disgracing Harbin!"

Lou Xinyu and Ke Peiyao were taken aback, turning to look in the direction of the voice.

Lin Mu approached with an angry expression: "Harbin's reputation is ruined by people like you."

The old driver turned sullen: "Who are you talking down to, kid? Are you looking for trouble?"

Heh?

Lin Mu took off his down jacket, revealing a tight black gym shirt underneath, his muscles bulging, clearly powerful: "Let's find a place and settle this? Don't say I'm bullying you; I'll give you one hand!"

Seeing Lin Mu's physique, the old driver felt uneasy, realizing he might not stand a chance.

"You... Hmph, I've got business to attend to, not worth my time arguing with you!"

After threateningly speaking, the old driver quickly got in his car and fled.

Lou Xinyu and Ke Peiyao were dumbstruck, unable to understand the strange turn of events.

But they realized they were almost ripped off again.

Lin Mu watched the fleeing driver, snorted, and looked quite triumphant.

Phew...

A gust of cold wind blew, and Lin Mu, wearing only a shirt, felt as if his bones were freezing, quickly rubbing his arms and putting on his down jacket.

"Are you two heading to Ice and Snow World?"

Lou Xinyu nodded dumbly but quickly responded: "Thank you so much; if it weren't for you, we would have been scammed again."

Lin Mu sighed: "You two sure are unlucky, among so many drivers, you picked the one who likes to scam tourists."

Uh...

Ke Peiyao felt a bit embarrassed, as she was the one who chose the driver.

"Are you heading to Ice and Snow World? Come on, I'll take you there for free."

Lou Xinyu quickly waved his hands: "We can't accept that; whatever the fare is, I'll pay. You've already helped us; we can't just not pay."

Lin Mu grabbed his luggage: "Come on, we're friends from the South, no need to talk about money. Besides, I'm craving some braised pork, let's go together."

Ke Peiyao, upon hearing about the braised pork, happily asked: "Are you talking about Wang's Braised Pork?"

Lin Mu replied in surprise: "You know it too?"

Ke Peiyao nodded repeatedly: "Yes, our first stop was planned to be there for braised pork."

Lin Mu smiled brightly: "Let's go together; I'll treat you."

He picked up the suitcase, walked towards his car, and dialed on his phone: "Hello? Police? There's an illegal taxi with license plate HarXXXX scamming tourists at the international airport. I've got a recording, please deal with him; he's constantly tarnishing Harbin's image."

Lou Xinyu and Ke Peiyao had to jog to keep up with Lin Mu; by the time they reached the car, they were out of breath.

The car was a seven-seater van, inside were Zheng Yaoyang and Wu Qian, who smiled and greeted Lou Xinyu and Ke Peiyao.

Lin Mu had reasons for picking up passengers at the airport.

It all started with his uncle's decision.

Wang Fan and his uncle called Lin Feng early on, discussing matters concerning his uncle. Lin Feng expressed regret that his uncle couldn't work but also admired his uncle's choice and told him that the door to Mushang was always open for him.

But the reward of 2000 RMB promised to Lin Mu was taken back.

This meant he had to earn money to support himself again.

But with two friends around, he couldn't just leave them aside, so he simply drove a van to pick up passengers.

The earnings were his, while the fuel expenses came from his dad.

"Let me tell you, Wang's Braised Pork is incredibly delicious, the color, the texture, the taste—it's impeccable! Having it once makes you crave it again, and if you don't get it, you'll drool in your dreams."

Wu Qian and Zheng Yaoyang vigorously nodded in agreement with Lin Mu's words.

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