Chapter 168 This is already the thirty-third time
After setting a time with Feng Lan, Ning Chen suddenly realized that he could not leave empty-handed tomorrow.
After all, this time I went to visit Qiu Chengtong. It was different in nature from the previous meetings. It was more like a meeting between teachers, students and friends they had made over the years.
Even if Qiu Chengtong didn't care about this, Ning Chen should try not to be rude.
“Hey...what should I give to Professor Qiu Chengtong?”
Ning Chen is not good at giving gifts, which makes Ning Chen feel troubled.
Sending some gifts that are too cheap will seem a bit overwhelming. But if you give some gifts that are too expensive, things will get a little different.
It is indeed not an easy task to have the gift at the right price and to make the other person like it.
In desperation, Ning Chen could only find a way to seek some off-site assistance.
“By the way, ask Song Xiyun.”
When it comes to gift selection, girls are often better than boys and will not give out ridiculous gifts like "love is stronger than bricks".
After receiving the message from Ning Chen, Song Xiyun quickly replied:
"Then I will go shopping nearby with you in the afternoon and see if I can find any suitable gifts. "
"Okay, I'll trouble you then."
Ning Chen is naturally very happy to have Song Xiyun accompany him to choose gifts.
After the two met on campus, Song Xiyun said:
"Why don't we go to Xinzhongguan? The things there are quite complete and the quality is good."
"Well, That’s fine.”
The two took the subway for two stops and came to Xinzhongguan Shopping Center, while shopping and talking about gift selection.
“Ning Chen, what are Professor Qiu’s usual hobbies?”
Although Song Xiyun has met Qiu Chengtong several times, she has not had an in-depth chat with Qiu Chengtong like Ning Chen. Her understanding of Qiu Chengtong is definitely not as good as Ning Chen's.
“My biggest hobby is definitely mathematics. Drinking tea can be considered a hobby, but he invited me over to taste tea this time, and it would be inappropriate for me to bring tea there.”
While chatting, Ning Chen suddenly thought of something.
“By the way, Professor Qiu is also very interested in traditional Chinese culture. Professor Qiu told me that he has been deeply influenced by his family environment since he was a child. He especially likes poetry and other classical culture, and sometimes I will write some poems by myself.”
Hearing Ning Chen’s words, Song Xiyun seemed to have some good ideas.
"Then let's go over there and take a look. We should be able to pick some suitable gifts."
Song Xiyun is familiar with what is sold in various places here. If Song Xiyun wasn't there, Ning Chen would really be shopping alone. Don't understand.
Soon, Song Xiyun led Ning Chen to the location she wanted to find.
Seeing the things sold here, Ning Chen also felt that they were indeed very suitable.
"The Four Treasures of the Study...Professor Qiu should really like these things."
Being able to practice calligraphy or write out your own poems in your spare time is also a way to cultivate your mood.
Ning Chen looked at the prices of these four treasures of the study, and found that the range between them was quite wide.
If you really choose the most expensive one to buy, it will indeed look a bit different.
After thinking about it, Ning Chen asked the store:
"Hello, are there any Four Treasures of the Study that are of better quality and not too expensive?"
Ning Chen felt that there was no need to choose something that was so extravagant that the pen was set with diamonds.
Although Ning Chen could afford it, if he gave such a gift to Qiu Chengtong, it would probably lower his impression of Qiu Chengtong.
“Hello, yes, the quality of these Four Treasures of the Study is good, and the prices are relatively affordable.”
After looking at the Four Treasures of the Study recommended by the store, Ning Chen felt The price is still within the acceptable range.
With the help of the store, Ning Chen experienced these four treasures of the study. The quality of pens, inks, papers and inkstones was quite good.
In the end, Ning Chen chose the one he was most satisfied with and asked the store to help him package it.
After successfully choosing the gift of her dreams, Ning Chen felt a lot more relaxed.
"Song Xiyun, thank you for accompanying me to choose gifts. I'll treat you to dinner tonight."
"Well, you're welcome then."
Outside At that time, it was not easy to find such a friend. Ning Chen was still very grateful to Song Xiyun from the bottom of his heart.
Ning Chen found a Yanjing roast duck restaurant with good reviews, and ordered a set meal for two with Song Xiyun. This is the first time Ning Chen has eaten such authentic Yanjing roast duck since coming to Yanjing.
The roast duck in this restaurant is very good. The skin of the roast duck is crispy and melts in your mouth. The duck meat is very tender and smooth. When you bite into it, the meat overflows with juice and taste. Very delicious.
Paired with thin roast duck pancakes, cucumber shreds, green onion shreds, and sweet noodle sauce, the whole roast duck tastes endless.
However, Ning Chen and Song Xiyun were not in such a good mood for eating today, because this meal might be the last meal they would eat together during this period.
"Ning Chen, you are going back to Shengzhou next week."
"Well, you have to go back to prepare for the final exam this semester, and then continue working on scientific research projects at Shengzhou University."
Song Xiyun did not persuade Ning Chen to exchange and study at Yanda for a while like Qi Wan did. Since Ning Chen had made his own decision, he must have his own ideas.
At this time, Song Xiyun suddenly asked:
"Ning Chen, do you remember this is the first time we have gone out to eat together?"
When Ning Chen heard Song Xiyun's question, he didn't know how to answer it.
Although Ning Chen’s memory is very good, Ning Chen cannot recall this kind of thing for a while.
"Well... it should be at least twenty or thirty times."
"This is the first time we have gone to Nanluoguxiang together, and this is already the thirty-third time!"
Hearing the number "thirty-three", Ning Chen felt that it was slightly more than he expected.
"Song Xiyun, how come you remember it so clearly?"
Song Xiyun hesitated for a moment after hearing this, and then said shyly:
"Didn't we say before that we would strive to have you stay in Yan?" During my stay in Beijing, I ate all the delicious food nearby, so I simply recorded it every time I finished eating and planned what to eat next time.”
After listening to Song Xiyun’s explanation, Ning Chen thought. Song Xiyun is indeed quite serious about "eating".
“But there seems to be not enough time now... You are going back to Shengzhou soon, and there are still many places I haven’t taken you to eat.”
"It doesn't matter, just keep eating when I come to Yanjing next time. Anyway, I will definitely come to Yanjing often."
"Well! Then at least every year, no, every six months Come to Yanjing once, otherwise, you may never be able to eat all the delicious food in your life."
"Okay, I'll try my best."
Of course Ning Chen couldn't guarantee it. The frequency with which I come to Yanjing is that if the experiments at Shengzhou University get busy, it is possible that I will stay in the laboratory for more than half a year.
And Ning Chen may participate in some higher-level scientific research projects in the future, which is something Ning Chen cannot predict now.
On Sunday morning, Ning Chen took the four treasures of the study he bought yesterday to the second floor of Jingzhai Building at Shuimu University, where Qiu Chengtong was located.
After the two met, they both looked at each other and smiled.
Ning Chen placed the packaged Four Treasures of the Study on the sofa in Qiu Chengtong's office. Qiu Chengtong immediately understood what he saw.
"Just come here, what else do you need to bring? You have learned this trick at a young age."
"Professor Qiu, it is just a small gift. Please give me something." ”
Qiu Chengtong opened the gift package and looked at it. He found that it contained the Four Treasures of the Study, and he felt that he liked it very much.
Normally, it would be rude to open a gift in person, but Qiu Chengtong was worried that Ning Chen really gave him something valuable, so he decided to open it and take a look.
“This thing is not particularly expensive, right?” Qiu Chengtong asked.
"It's not particularly expensive. It's too expensive and I can't afford it." Ning Chen said with a smile.
Qiu Chengtong also had a certain understanding of these things, and probably knew the price of the four treasures of the study, so he felt relieved.
"I'll accept it this time. If you come here next time, don't bring anything here!"
"Okay, Professor Qiu, I understand."
Putting the four treasures of the study aside, Qiu Chengtong invited Ning Chen to sit down. After a while, Feng Lan served the tea.
Smelling the smell of tea, Ning Chen knew that the tea was very good.
“Professor Qiu, is this Longjing tea?”
"Yes, it's West Lake Longjing. If ordinary guests come over, I wouldn't be willing to give them this kind of tea." Qiu Chengtong said with a smile.
(End of this chapter)