Quick Transmigration: When Can I Just Lay Down and Wait to Die?

Chapter 187 The Rural Girl in "Metamorphosis" 30

After getting off the plane, we took the guesthouse's car to the guesthouse, and everyone was amazed by the guesthouse in front of them as soon as we got out of the car.

The guesthouse's courtyard wall is made of wood, but apart from a few scattered spots where you can see the wall, the rest of the place is a wall of flowers, a wall full of roses, red, pink, white and yellow.

"Wow!" "Wow!" Everyone was extremely satisfied. Before they even put down their luggage, several ladies gathered in front of the flower wall to discuss how to take photos.

Entering the courtyard from the middle of the flower wall, the small courtyard has a garden, a fish pond, and a small bridge. Every step reveals a new scene. Everyone happily entered the house. On the first floor is a small performance hall, with a wine cabinet along one wall and a bar in front.

There's a hidden door behind the wine cabinet, leading to the kitchen. The two floors above are bedrooms, with three rooms per floor.

After discussing it, everyone decided that Liu Yuxi and Ye Qing would share a room with their grandmothers, while the remaining four men would each have their own room. The reason was that the two grandfathers said they snore when they sleep, and they figured that if they slept with their grandsons, the two grandsons wouldn't be able to sleep well.

The four ladies, including Liu Yuxi and Ye Qing, stayed on the second floor. The remaining room on the second floor was for Grandpa Lin Ziye. The old man's health was still a bit poor, and climbing stairs was a bit strenuous for him, but the second floor was fine.

After everyone returned to their rooms and put their things away, the elderly were a bit tired. Most of them had the habit of taking a nap at noon, so they discussed it and decided to have a simple lunch at the guesthouse and then go to the place they had agreed on on the plane after their nap.

The food provided by the guesthouse was just average. The owner had asked a relative who could cook to make it, and most of the dishes just looked good. There was nothing we could do but make do with it for now. Even so, we still spent 288 yuan on lunch.

After dinner, no one had the energy to complain or worry about the money, so they all went back to their rooms to rest. A few of the younger ones couldn't sleep, so they discussed their next plans at the bar on the first floor.

Although we had discussed it roughly on the plane, we couldn't reach a final decision because no matter how we calculated it, we still didn't have enough money. Now that we've deducted the cost of lunch, our funds are even more stretched.

“First of all, we need to set aside money for food for these three days,” Liu Yuxi said. “We can go to the market first and buy enough staple food and eggs for three days. We can also estimate the prices of other things and set aside the money. We can discuss the rest when we get back.”

"Okay." "Alright." "Let's go."

The three agreed and asked the guesthouse owner. The market was about three miles away, so they decided to walk. It was midday and summer, and they really didn't want to go out unless they had plans for the afternoon.

By the time they reached the market, the four of them were already drenched in sweat. Although many vendors had already packed up, the shops with fixed locations in the market were still doing business.

Liu Yuxi asked several elderly people whether they preferred rice or noodles, and then reduced the amount slightly based on everyone's appetite at noon. She bought six jin of noodles, six jin of rice, a tray of eggs, two small bags of yeast powder, some relatively fresh vegetables, and a two-jin piece of pork belly. She would discuss with the guesthouse owner about using the guesthouse kitchen for the seasonings later, which should be fine, since it was only for three days.

Even so, it still cost 118 yuan. I suddenly realized how quickly money disappears. After another three miles back to the guesthouse, I discussed it with the owner, who readily agreed.

The owner already knows they're filming a variety show. If they perform well, their business will be booming every day. She even told them the fish in the pond in the yard are for consumption, and they can catch them themselves if they want, paying only cost price. She can also buy vegetables for them, since they're locals and can get better prices.

After thanking the hospitable landlady, everyone hurried back to their rooms to wash up; they felt they were about to spoil if they didn't! Just then, the elderly person woke up from their afternoon nap, and after washing up, everyone was ready to go out.

Once everyone was ready to go out, following the landlady's suggestion, we decided to first stroll around the county town in the afternoon to see the local architecture and customs, and then head to the scenic area tomorrow. If it was too far, we obviously wouldn't have enough time in the afternoon.

Yunnan is the province with the most ethnic minorities in China, and Lijiang is mainly inhabited by the Naxi, Yi and Lisu ethnic groups, as well as nine other ethnic minorities with smaller populations.

Walking on the streets of the county town, it's summer now, and young men and women dressed in ethnic costumes can be seen everywhere. People who are used to living in the city feel as if they have traveled to another country.

If people speak a dialect, it really feels like they're from two different worlds. As they strolled around, they split into two groups, one group of men and one group of women.

Liu Yuxi and her friends mainly focused on taking photos. When they saw distinctive buildings, they would take one photo, then another, and finally a group photo. When they saw a beautiful ethnic clothing store, they definitely had to go in and browse. Fortunately, before going out, Lin Ziye gave Liu Yuxi 500 yuan to keep on her, just in case they got separated and he couldn't take care of her.

Entering a shop selling ethnic clothing, they really wanted to buy the exquisite garments, but they were short of money. If they were to buy, they could only afford the cheapest small headdresses, one for each of them, since they were all silver ornaments.

However, after buying all that, the money will definitely be tighter. Looking at the expressions of the two grandmothers, I said, "Buy it, each of you pick your favorite item, and try not to spend more than 60."

Money can be dealt with later; stifling a woman's shopping desire can really make her unhappy for a long time. The group happily headed towards the little hair accessories they had their eyes on, and with the help of the shop assistant, they changed their hairstyles, put on the accessories, and took more photos.

Liu Yuxi carefully observed the shop assistant's technique. She could tell that her grandmother was very happy today. This hairstyle was also quite versatile, so she could style her grandmother's hair like this in the future.

When they saw Grandpa Lin and the others again, they were watching someone play chess under a big tree. Grandpa Lin was still shouting, "Flying elephant, flying elephant, fly the elephant!"

Lin Ziye tried to pull him back but couldn't stop him. The other person wouldn't listen to him, and he was so angry that he kept slapping his thigh. Liu Yuxi and the other three were all laughing their heads off. This old man was really something else.

After the group reunited, Lin Ziye, with his sharp eyes, noticed that the four of them had changed their hairstyles. He praised them to the two grandmothers repeatedly, making them beam with joy. His grandfather, standing to the side, kept rolling his eyes and muttering, "They're so sweet to Grandma, but they're all bossy and disrespectful to me!"

However, he had a microphone with him, so Lin Ziye naturally heard it too and quickly said, "Don't talk nonsense, when have I ever not been coaxing you!" The group returned to the guesthouse in a lively atmosphere.