novelaction Chapter 1293 My Former Self
Chapter 1293 My Former Self
When Su Xing returned to the hotel, it was not yet ten o'clock.
It was still early for her, so it was impossible for her to go to sleep right away.
Just then, He Xu sent her a message asking what she was doing.
Su Xing then made a video call to her boyfriend, and the couple chatted for a while.
"Hey, you have no idea how casual Suzhou is as a tourist city. The busiest night market and ancient street, the shops start closing up shop right after nine o'clock..." Su Xing complained to He Xu.
He Xu couldn't help but laugh. "I heard that's how it is in Suzhou."
As the two were chatting, a stumbling block suddenly jumped onto He Xu's leg.
It sat up, straining to see his phone screen, and meowed in a low voice, "Meow~~"
It heard its mother's voice! It was coming from that little square.
Seeing the little head of the stumbling block peeking out on the screen, Su Xing smiled with her eyes crinkling, "Stumbling block, have you been behaving well lately?"
"Meow~ Meow meow~~" It's so well-behaved!
The stumbling block tried to bump into He Xu's phone with its head.
He Xu smiled helplessly and lowered his phone so that Su Xing and the stumbling block could video chat.
At that moment, Bu Diu also came over, carrying a rabbit toy in its mouth.
This toy makes a squeaking sound; when you gently press your teeth, the doll makes a "squeak" sound.
Sure enough, Su Xing's attention was drawn to Bu Diu again. "Bu Diu, do you miss Mommy too?"
It keeps shaking its head, holding a toy in its mouth, and making "whimpering" sounds.
The stumbling block was very unhappy about not being able to get its mother's attention, so it yelled "Ha!" at it.
Ignoring the obstacle, she continued to whine and sob into her phone.
The stumbling block got angry, raised one paw, and slapped the big dog's face twice.
The dog stared at him with innocent and aggrieved eyes, but refused to leave.
He Xu raised his hand and flicked the head of the stumbling block, then rubbed the big dog's head, "Stumbling block, stop bullying your big brother Bu Diu."
"ha--!"
This time, the stumbling block was aimed at He Xu's "ha".
He Xu: "..."
Su Xing looked at her boyfriend and the cats and dogs on the other side of the screen and giggled.
He Xu felt helpless, but seeing his girlfriend laughing so happily, he figured he might as well let the cat be fierce to him.
Su Xing chatted with the person and two pets opposite her for a while longer, and then she said she had to go to work.
He Xu said, "I'll look at some documents for a while, don't hang up."
Su Xing smiled and replied, "Okay~"
He Xu stayed with his girlfriend at work until around midnight before going to bed to rest.
Su Xing continued to focus intently on her work.
The video call between the two had already been switched to an audio call, but they hadn't hung up.
Su Xing was busy until after 2 a.m. before she could shut down her computer.
She got up to take a shower, then went to bed to rest.
She heard her boyfriend's slightly heavy, even breathing from the other end of the phone.
She whispered, "Goodnight, darling."
Whether the person on the other end actually heard it or was just talking in their sleep, they let out a lazy, soft "Mmm~".
Su Xing smiled, a slight upturn to her lips.
So cute!
……
I woke up around 5 a.m.
She heard that He Xu on the other end of the phone was still asleep, so she quietly hung up the call.
She went out first for her morning exercise.
After returning from her morning exercise and getting ready, she went to the self-service restaurant on the second floor for breakfast.
She prefers hotels that offer buffet meals, have highly rated restaurants, and a wide variety of food.
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Su Xing went out and headed to the Suzhou Museum.
She wanted to explore the museum by herself first.
She felt that as an ordinary tourist, casually visiting museums and attractions was more enjoyable.
The Gusu Museum is located at No. 204 Northeast Street.
The new museum was built in 2006, and today marks its tenth anniversary.
As I woke up and stood before the museum, gazing at the building designed by Mr. I.M. Pei, I felt a surge of excitement.
Suzhou Museum is hailed as the most beautiful museum in China. In a few years, most museums will start using reservation systems, and this museum will be one of the most popular and hardest to book.
There's no need for reservations now, and there aren't as many tourists as there will be in a few years. You can enter the museum by queuing and swiping your ID card.
She raised her camera and snapped several photos of the museum building from different angles.
The white walls and black tiles looked especially warm in the morning light, complementing the upturned eaves of the Humble Administrator's Garden not far away.
The architectural concept of "Chinese yet new, Suzhou yet new" becomes increasingly clear and perceptible amidst the interplay of light and shadow.
After taking photos of the exterior, Su Xing prepared to enter the museum.
After passing through security, she continued walking inside.
This time, she didn't even hire a human guide; instead, she rented an electronic guide.
While guided tours are more engaging and interesting, they typically only last one to two hours and focus on representative artifacts, meaning you might miss out on other more interesting aspects.
Although electronic guides are somewhat rigid, they automatically broadcast explanations at each key cultural relic, making them more comprehensive and convenient.
Su Xing hung the audio guide around his neck and put on his headphones.
Today, she went out wearing a baseball cap and a mask, dressed very casually, like an ordinary college student tourist.
She held up her camera, admiring the design of the lobby while taking pictures.
The glass and steel structure of the hall's dome intertwine, and sunlight shines through the diamond-shaped sunshades, casting dappled shadows on the ground, creating a unique charm that contrasts with the white walls and black edges of traditional Jiangnan houses.
Mr. Pei transformed the traditional wooden structure into a modern open framework, which not only preserved the spatial sequence of Wu architecture, but also made natural light a flowing exhibit. It's truly beautiful!
After taking enough footage, Su Xing headed straight to the special exhibition hall on the basement floor.
The 86 sets of Ming and Qing dynasty Suzhou-style artifacts in the "Su Palace" exhibition are on display quietly.
Inside the glass display case, a Qing Dynasty Suzhou-style rosewood ruyi inlaid with jade is particularly eye-catching. The peony petals carved on the ruyi head are layered, and the inlaid Hetian jade is warm and translucent.
The audio guide explains that this is a Suzhou-style imperial masterpiece from the Palace Museum's collection. It was made by Suzhou craftsmen under imperial decree and has now returned to its hometown after hundreds of years.
The bamboo pen holder not far away is even more amazing. Within a small space, the "Orchid Pavilion Gathering" scene is carved. The patterns on the clothes of the literati and the surrounding landscape and pavilions are all lifelike. Upon closer inspection, you can see the depth and turns of the carving, which fully demonstrates the exquisite craftsmanship of Suzhou carving.
Volunteer guides, wearing red sashes, frequently moved through the exhibition hall, using vivid language to explain the court stories and craft heritage behind each artifact.
Su Xing, out of curiosity, also went over to listen for a while.
The volunteer guide she was listening to was also a young woman, who looked even younger than her.
She couldn't help but recall her experience as a volunteer at the Luoyang Museum.
Through this girl, she seemed to see a reflection of her past self.
Coincidentally, the girl's gaze swept over Su Xing while she was explaining.
Su Xing smiled at the girl with her eyes crinkled, and remembering that she was wearing a mask, she nodded to her.
The other person nodded and smiled at her, but continued explaining.