After my divorce, I started to have good luck
Chapter 352 - 208: A New Energy Source

Chapter 352: Chapter 208: A New Energy Source

"Why don’t I join you?"

Hong Xiaodan had no intention of being abrupt, and immediately said, "Actually, I’ve always wanted to explore the great landscapes of our motherland. I just never had the right opportunity or companions, and this time is truly a stroke of luck. Count me in."

Chen Feng and the two girls, Sun Wu, looked at her as if she were crazy.

Hong Xiaodan didn’t mind and smiled, asking, "What, don’t you want me? With one more person, it would be more lively, and we could watch out for each other. Isn’t that great?"

"Not really." Chen Feng shook his head directly and said, "We’re not really familiar with you, so forcing your way in would make us feel weird. So, maybe you shouldn’t join the fun."

Hong Xiaodan listened to this, stared at Chen Feng for a while, and finally admitted defeat with a sigh, "Okay then. We’ll leave it this time. Once we get to know each other better, I’m sure you’ll accept me. Let’s just continue with the meal."

After speaking, Hong Xiaodan continued to eat as if Chen Feng’s rejection and the two girls’ hostility hadn’t affected her at all.

She was a woman with a big heart.

Chen Feng and the others couldn’t help but admire her for it.

Hong Xiaodan ate quickly, finishing her meal in three to four minutes, but her chopsticks kept picking at the food. After another five to six minutes of eating, she finally put down her chopsticks, stood up, and said, "I’m done eating. Thank you for your hospitality. I’ll treat you next time. Well, I’ll be off now. Have a safe trip and enjoy your journey."

After speaking, Hong Xiaodan walked towards the door casually.

"Wait." Chen Feng called out to her.

Hong Xiaodan immediately turned around, her face filled with hope.

"The bowl you ate from, you have to take it to the kitchen yourself, and also tidy up the table a bit. Surely you understand this principle, right?"

Chen Feng lectured her unceremoniously.

Hong Xiaodan couldn’t hide her disappointment, but she still agreed and obediently tidied her dining area, taking her bowl and chopsticks to the kitchen.

Her movements were swift.

"I’ve finished up, I’m leaving."

Hong Xiaodan left hurriedly and soon closed the villa door with a bang.

"Bro, you should avoid dealing with this woman in the future. She has such thick skin, not a bit embarrassed at all."

As soon as Hong Xiaodan left, Wu Mengting immediately started complaining.

Sun Xiaorui also said, "She’s a bit impolite. I don’t like people like her."

"Alright, let’s continue eating."

This lunch, Chen Feng’s appetite was affected a bit by the bickering of the three women. Although he didn’t have much favor for Hong Xiaodan, it was still true that guests are guests. Her skin might be thick, but it wasn’t like she was impolite.

However, deep down, Chen Feng also preferred not to have much interaction with Hong Xiaodan.

The three of them finally finished their meal peacefully, and the two girls went to the kitchen to clean up.

Chen Feng then went upstairs to check his luggage for any remaining items to bring along.

Half an hour later, the three took a taxi to the airport and once again embarked on their national tour.

This time, without Wu Mengting, the streamer, following along and live broadcasting the whole time, the three seemed more relaxed and engaged.

The first stop was a city in the Great Central Plains, marked with distinct historical traces and had many artists and photographers.

During the trip, Chen Feng took the opportunity to visit some well-known local calligraphers and photographers, and also attended art exhibitions when time allowed.

Since they weren’t in a hurry, the three of them stayed in this city for a whole week. Chen Feng wasn’t lacking in money, so they ate well and stayed comfortably.

To this end, he even hired a guide at a high price through the manager of a five-star hotel to learn about local attractions, cuisine, and culture. Thus, they played in this city for a week and even wanted to continue having fun.

However, because Chen Feng had acquired five energy-bearing calligraphy and paintings that met his criteria in just the first few days, with no further progress, he felt it was time to move on to another city.

Thus, after staying a week here, the three finally began their journey to the second stop.

This time, they visited a prefecture-level city, A City, a well-known tourist city famous for its historical sites and also a former capital during the Former Qin period.

This place also had a fair share of local culinary specialties.

As usual, they stayed in a five-star hotel and hired a guide at a high price through the hotel manager, costing at least two thousand a day with bonuses if satisfied.

With the hotel’s manager guaranteeing the guide’s selection, it was impeccable, being an old staffer in his forties from a local government office and a native local.

This seasoned clerk was knowledgeable and could talk about the local culture and history off the cuff. His eloquence and scholarly aura left Chen Feng and the two girls quite satisfied.

Being a local old-timer, he was certainly well-versed in the local delicacies, taking them through the alleys to feast.

Only saying, those two thousand yuan were very well spent.

For Chen Feng, it was relatively minor; more importantly, this old Chen, sharing his surname, was actually a member of the local Calligraphy and Painting Association, a legitimate cultural person. He worked at the animal husbandry bureau, in the archives, which explained everything.

Overall, his job was rather laid back and basically under little supervision, so it wasn’t surprising if he took a few days off or even worked part-time without taking leave.

Upon becoming acquainted with old Chen, Chen Feng enjoyed conversing with him and learned a lot about local people and events not found on the internet or in newspapers from his mouth.

Through him, Chen Feng began seeking suitable calligraphy and paintings the next day.

And indeed, within a few days, he reaped great rewards, acquiring quite a few pieces with the introduction of this inside member.

Surprisingly affordable, the most expensive piece was only 150,000.

For Chen Feng’s current net worth, it was merely a drop in the bucket.

Chen Feng stayed here for a solid ten days, and on the tenth day, he received another qualified calligraphy and painting piece for just 20,000.

Then, under the urging of the two girls, Chen Feng decided to head to the next stop the following day.

Although A City was quite nice, after ten days, the two had already visited all the places worth visiting, and for the last two days, they basically stayed in the hotel, waiting for Chen Feng to purchase calligraphy and photography works outside.

That afternoon, Chen Feng packed all twelve calligraphy and paintings he had acquired here, insured them, and shipped them by air to Xiu Zhou for Qin Zhen to collect.

After settling everything, just as Chen Feng returned to the hotel, he received a call from old Chen asking if he was interested in antiques and cultural relics.

Chen Feng bluntly said he wasn’t interested. Antiques and relics weren’t his forte, plus he’d visited several museums in Xiu Zhou before that confirmed they didn’t contain the special energy he needed.

However, old Chen sincerely mentioned that he had an elder from his hometown who possessed an incredible artifact, an extraordinary piece passed down for thousands of years. It would really be a pity for him to miss out.