first love

On the second day after coming to the north, Wen Lan woke up leisurely in the morning, opened the curtains, and saw that there was a little sunshine outside unexpectedly.

There was a knock on the door, and he hastily brushed his messy hair a few times before running over to open the door.Xie Nanqun stood outside the door: "Mother Chen has prepared breakfast, let's go downstairs and eat."

In the restaurant downstairs, tofu nao, steamed stuffed buns and pancakes were already on the table. Wen Lan was used to the sweet tofu flower, but drinking the salty tofu nao from here always felt novel.I ate another steamed stuffed bun. It is said that Chen Ma made it herself early in the morning. It is quite big, with thin skin and filling.

Xie Nanqun had a bigger appetite than him, and because he hadn't come back for so long, he was greedy, and more than half of the plate went into his stomach.

"Mother Chen, we are going out, come back at night!"

"Row."

Wen Lan put his hands in his pockets, because he was dressed thickly and had just had a full meal, so he walked slowly, like a chubby penguin.The snow on the ground didn't seem to have diminished, it was still soft and thick, and when you stepped on it, you felt like you were stepping on the clouds.Or, like falling into a sea of ​​cotton candy, be careful not to get your boots stuck when you walk around.

Xie Nanqun looked a bit more unrestrained, he was born and bred here, he is familiar with the climate of this place, like a fish in water. "If you want to go shopping, you can just take the bus there. Although I have a driver's license, it's hard to find a place to park and it's inconvenient." He straightened Wen Lan's hat as he said.

"Brother Qun took the driver's license test?"

"Well, I took the exam as soon as I became an adult, and I will take you for a ride when I have a chance."

Not long after the two chatted, the bus arrived. After getting on the bus, Wen Lan habitually closed his eyes, fearing that he would get motion sickness later, and then the person next to him stretched out his hand and said, "You must still rely on my shoulder when you fall asleep. How about now?" Just rely on it."

The time in the car was not too long, and it was wobbly, flowing between the snow and the faint sunlight. When Wen Lan opened his eyes again, he had already arrived at the place to take the cableway.There is a cableway along the river. If you take it in winter, you can overlook the frozen river from above, and there are people the size of ants walking and sliding on it.

The river below has been frozen into a thick layer of ice, and there are many tourists riding sleds and playing tops there, not only as viewers, but also embellishing the snow-covered river.

"It's different in summer. It looks good even when it's frozen. There are scenic spots on the other side, so it's best to go in winter." Xie Nanqun introduced.

Wen Lan looked away, and smiled: "Brother Qun, are you tired of watching it?"

There was a playful smile in the eyes of the other party: "I'm tired of seeing snow scenes, and you are still there. Didn't it mean that the snowy days in the north are not good-looking, but the southerners in the snow are the most beautiful?"

"It's the most fun." Thinking of the popular jokes on the Internet, Wen Lan was amused, and even ignored the uncomfortable shaking before the cable car arrived at the station.

The scenic spot was on an island, and it was also shrouded in silver at this time. The two got off the cable car and strolled in it. Many tourists walked by talking and laughing along the way.Looking up, all kinds of snow sculptures are crystal clear against the cold-resistant red maple. Not far away, there are patches of exotic buildings with red walls and spires, showing unusual beauty in the winter sun.

Wen Lan thought that what he would see when he came in was all white, but he didn't expect there to be a large red maple forest, with clusters of leaves burning like fire among the branches, so red that it wouldn't bother people to stare at them intently.Walking around the maple forest, the lake on the island is also frozen, and there are children running around on it.There is an arch bridge next to it. Walking over it, there is a ski resort on the other side. It is small in scale, but very lively.There are places for renting clothes and skis in the venue. A family of three can play here for a whole day.

Xie Nanqun looked at the curious man, and the smile on his face deepened: "Want to play?"

"But I won't..." Wen Lan replied embarrassedly.

"It's okay, I only know a little bit."

Even though he chose the skis for beginners, Ke Wenlan's body flexibility is still not enough, and he will inevitably fall.Xie Nanqun seemed to be getting more proficient, so he came to guide him, and after a while, Wen Lan was able to skate a little bit.

This side is a slope with a relatively gentle slope, and the side is for experienced skiers. Not only is it much steeper, but it is also very long, with no end in sight.Wen Lan practiced for a while surrounded by a group of children, then looked at Xie Nanqun, and said suspiciously: "Brother Qun, do you want to play next to him?" He always felt that the other party was not the type who knew a little bit as he said.

Xie Nanqun adjusted the goggles, slid over calmly, and stopped beside him, his smooth movement attracted the praise of the children.But he didn't feel uncomfortable, instead he showed a bright smile to Wen Lan: "No, of course I want to play with you, I'm the host, how can I leave the guests behind."

Wen Lan couldn't persuade him, so he had to study hard and try to go to the side for a try.

After a long time, he really skated decently.Although he fell down as soon as he reached the normal ski track, Xie Nanqun, who followed him, was so happy that he pulled him up while smiling, and reached out to pat the snow behind him, but overall it was still enjoyable. The coach is also great. "Brother Qun, you lied to me again..." Seeing the other party's beautiful sudden stop landed in front of him, he sniffed, complaining a little happily and embarrassingly.

Xie Nanqun refused to admit it: "I am proficient, so it seems to be very powerful."

Too lazy to argue with the other party, seeing that it was almost afternoon, Wen Lan asked if there was any place nearby for lunch.Xie Nanqun helped him return the things he rented, took people on the viewing car, and arrived at the "foreign town" in the park not long after.Here are all the buildings I saw in Wenlan just now. Many tourists took pictures among them. There is also a large circular square in the center of the town. There is a band singing in it. The singing is rough, singing about the old fishermen who used to fish on the river. and the aurora in the sky.

Following Xie Nanqun into a small three-story building, Wen Lan realized that it turned out to be a restaurant, very warm, with a deer head hanging on the wall, and when he got close, he knew it was a real specimen.The air was filled with the smell of bread and sausage, as well as wine, and half-drunk musicians were playing instruments on the stage, but Wen Lan couldn't recognize what it was.

"The stewed beef and sausage platter here is delicious." Xie Nanqun flipped through the menu and ordered according to their tastes.

But Wen Lan's favorite was red cabbage soup, which he hadn't tasted before, and this time he dipped the rest of the bowl with bread.The refreshing beef soup is infused with aromas of red cabbage, potatoes, ham, etc., plus a thin layer of sour cream, sprinkled with cumin, and has an endless aftertaste.

After eating and drinking, the two strolled around the town. Many houses are not open, only for tourists to take pictures outside.The night was getting dark, but it was still early. Xie Nanqun looked at his phone and said to Wen Lan; "There is an exhibition next to it. The ice sculptures are more beautiful than the ones here. You can walk there directly."

Sure enough, the exhibition here seems to turn the whole venue into a huge palace, with ice as the walls and ice roof, and walking into it is like walking into a fairy tale.Wen Lan's eyes were straightened, and he refused to move for a long time, Xie Nanqun was not in a hurry, so he just took his time to accompany him.

It wasn't until their feet were sore that the two of them took the cableway back to the river, where the driver of Xie's family was already waiting there.It was because Chen Ma was afraid that they would come back too late and it would not be safe to take the bus, so she specially arranged for them.

The two snowmen we made last night were still in the yard, and Uncle Chen surrounded them with things. When Wen Lan passed by, he wanted to laugh more and more.As soon as they entered the room, there was a smell of soup in the air. Mother Chen made a bowl for each of them to warm their bodies. "Go take a hot bath later, and sleep comfortably at night." She smiled kindly.

Xie Nanqun said casually: "If the little basket studies here, you can see the big bathhouse." There are private bathrooms in the villa.

"It's going to feel weird."

Before going to bed, Wen Lan washed his hair for fear of catching a cold, but he couldn't find a hair dryer after searching.It happened that Xie Nanqun was afraid that he would not be able to find anything, so he came over to ask, took the hair dryer out of the cabinet, and dried his hair for him.Wen Lan wanted to refuse, but the other party's "craftsmanship" was so good that he fell asleep after a few strokes, and sat down obediently until his head was released.

"I'll take you out in a few days, and take a rest in these two days." Xie Nanqun said.

"Okay." Wen Lan half-closed his eyes, and replied in a daze.