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At night, the lights of Arcade City flicker, giving off a vibe reminiscent of the last century, filled with rich architectural styles from the Republic of China era. The ancient buildings of Arcade City still retain their original appearance, though many places have become dilapidated, evoking a sense of fragmented beauty. The night lights and hazy glow make one feel as if time has suddenly turned back to the last century.
The overall architecture is even larger than Bai Yujing imagined, crisscrossing several streets, all featuring these aged buildings. The ground floors are filled with various food shops, brightly lit and bustling with people. Bai Yujing and the others walk along, sampling food along the way. It must be said that this journey has gathered most of the distinctive culinary delights of WZ.
Bai Yujing tried the local specialties like Beef Sausage, Paper Wrapped Chicken, Beef Offal, Pig's Trotters, and Chicken Feet. The table was filled to the brim, making one's appetite soar. It must be noted that Chinese cuisine emphasizes color, aroma, and taste; often, how good it is can be seen from its presentation.
Bai Yujing immediately took out her camera and snapped several shots, getting close-ups of each dish and taking a group photo with Li Hao and Lin Ruoqiao.
"Do you mind if I go live?" Bai Yujing asked the two after a moment's thought.
They shook their heads, and then Lin Ruoqiao curiously asked, "Are you still a streamer?"
Bai Yujing took out her phone. "I signed a contract with a publishing house to become one of their Travelers. I have to stream for a certain amount of time each month on a live platform."
"Oh!" Lin Ruoqiao was also very curious as she watched Bai Yujing open the live stream and waved at the camera.
Bai Yujing set up her phone on a stand fixed to the table and left it there without further ado. She aimed the camera at the entrance so that it could clearly capture both the table and herself while also showing the scenery and lively atmosphere outside. Not long after starting the stream, a large crowd began to gather.
[Here they come! The streamer has also joined the late-night food segment; serious protest!]
[I just wanted to see where Old Bai was, but I didn't expect to walk in on this; how can anyone live like this?]
[Who is that little beauty in the back?]
[Where's my Konghao? Why isn't he here?]
Bai Yujing put down her chopsticks and addressed her viewers: "Good evening, everyone! Today we arrived in WZ City. There was a small incident yesterday; our first stop was supposed to be Nanning, but we ended up here first. However, WZ's scenery is quite nice too. We visited Dragon Mother Temple today and had a great time. You can follow my Weibo for related pictures."
"We are currently at Arcade City in wz, and the nightlife here is quite impressive. I'll take everyone to experience it later. Outside, there is a vast arcade with flickering lights, just like the big shows of the last century. This area is filled with many local specialty food stalls, which I just checked out—very authentic!"
"This place gathers most of the well-known old shops; the food here is the most authentic!" Lin Ruoqiao seems very experienced, introducing while eating.
As soon as Lin Ruoqiao started speaking, the barrage of comments suddenly increased.
【Old Bai You've fallen; do you know it's illegal to lure underage girls?】
【Old Bai Well done, three years of blood profit; the death penalty is worth it! I've already reported it to the police.】
【Reported to the police.】
【Reported to the police; maintain formation downstairs!】
Bai Yujing's face darkened. "Everyone, don't misunderstand; this is your Konghao's sister."
Lin Ruoqiao leaned over and asked, "Who is Konghao? Are they talking about me?"
Feeling that many people were paying attention to her, Lin Ruoqiao, who was originally bold, became a bit shy. Bai Yujing smiled and said, "They are all asking who you are and saying you are very pretty!"
Lin Ruoqiao, who usually had a special personality, for some reason became timid at this moment. After fidgeting for a while, she finally blushed and waved her hand: "Hello everyone, I am Lin Ruoqiao."
【So cute! Nosebleed!!!!】
【Konghao, you are destined to need a brother-in-law like me!】
【I also want a sister like that!】
【Capable Sister!! So envious of Konghao, having a sister and a house!】
【The way she eats is so cute, I’m killed!!!】
Bai Yujing noticed that the comments in the live stream were getting increasingly off-topic, and quickly corrected this bad trend, “Alright, everyone has seen the beautiful ladies, now it’s time to look at the handsome guys. Just watch me; I think my looks can still hold up half the sky.”
Bai Yujing adjusted the camera to focus on the table full of delicious food and herself, which immediately drew a wave of criticism from the crowd.
【Where did this ugly monster come from? It’s blocking our view of the lady eating.】
【Yes, we want to see the lady!】
【Old Bai is really shameless!】
【I have a phrase that I don’t know if I should say!】
Bai Yujing remained unfazed, eating delicious food while explaining the characteristics of these dishes. Gradually, everyone was attracted by the food; at this moment, they might all be having their meals too, as tears of longing filled the comments.
Bai Yujing finished a plate of Paper Wrapped Chicken in just a few bites and couldn’t help but say, “Slow down, leave some for us.”
“Who told you to be so polite!” Lin Ruoqiao showed no signs of retreating, shoving another big piece into her mouth, her little mouth turning red and oily.
Bai Yujing also took a taste; the local specialty Paper Wrapped Chicken is very famous. It is entirely red with a hint of gold, with plump chicken skin paired with tender chicken meat. The unique paper-wrapped frying method locks in the original flavors of the chicken and seasonings, keeping the meat tender and rich without being greasy, with a golden color and fragrant aroma.
You can feel that the chicken has been specially prepared; the recipe and seasonings must have special techniques. The flavorful meat has none of the rawness typical of chicken; instead, it is filled with a mixed aroma. The doneness is just right; when you eat it, you can feel a smooth richness—just one word: tender.
【Is it really necessary to eat like this? Not only eating but also explaining while making gestures and expressions!】
"I've already made it into a meme!"
"The crazy video is waiting for you!"
Bai Yujing didn't notice at all, while eating and sharing his thoughts. At this moment, Lin Ruoqiao seemed to remember something: "I remember there's a place outside that sells soy milk. The soy milk here is a big specialty, quite different from other places. I'll bring you two servings back."
After saying that, she hurriedly rushed out. Once Bai Yujing saw Lin Ruoqiao leave, he immediately leaned closer to Li Hao and whispered, "So, did you ask her where she's from, her family situation, and background?"
Li Hao shook his head immediately: "This girl is really clever; she changes the subject as soon as you ask her anything. Out of ten sentences, not a single one contains the truth."
Bai Yujing frowned: "This little girl is indeed a bit difficult to deal with. Forget it; I'll just ask her directly later!"
Just as Bai Yujing finished speaking, a commotion came from the entrance. At first, he didn't pay attention, but then he heard Lin Ruoqiao shouting and immediately stood up to look outside. He saw Lin Ruoqiao surrounded by four or five people, with a tall, skinny boy of about seventeen or eighteen years old with long hair tightly gripping her arm. His face was flushed with two handprints visible on it. The boy wore a tank top and had tattoos on his arms, looking quite unruly.
Bai Yujing quickly approached, and Li Hao also noticed and followed him. Bai Yujing immediately pulled Lin Ruoqiao's arm away and asked, "What happened?"
Lin Ruoqiao hid behind Bai Yujing, pretending to provocatively glare at the Tattooed Boy. Bai Yujing shot a glare back at Lin Ruoqiao, then turned to the aggressive Tattooed Boy. The boy took the cigarette out of his mouth and looked up and down at Bai Yujing: "What’s up? Is she your girlfriend? She just spilled all the soy milk on me and slapped me twice. I'm telling you, this isn't over."
Bai Yujing nodded: "I’m truly sorry; this matter is our fault. I apologize on our behalf. Here’s two hundred dollars; can you take it to a dry cleaner?"
Bai Yujing knew that this guy might not be someone who usually hangs around on the streets. Nowadays, gangs rarely appear so openly; most of those trying to show off on the streets are young teenagers. However, this age group can be troublesome because they tend to fight without restraint and can be dangerous when provoked. So he didn’t want to get entangled with such people.
However, the Tattooed Boy seemed unwilling to let it go easily and waved his hand to shake off Bai Yujing's grip. "Don't think money can settle this. I want my money, and I want those two slaps back."
"Fight!"
Without further ado, both sides started throwing punches. Bai Yujing reacted quickly, dodging the incoming attack and delivering a kick to the Tattooed Boy's stomach. Due to his slender build, he was sent flying backward into a set of tables and chairs, struggling to get up for quite some time.
Bai Yujing followed up with three punches and two kicks, each strike hitting vital points. Bai Yujing had inherited the skills of Wing Chun, embedding the techniques in his mind. However, he only understood how to channel energy at the moment; his body and muscles had not yet fully formed the memory for this aspect. Nevertheless, he was still unable to handle these untrained ordinary people.
As he engaged closely and struck tightly, Wing Chun's inch power technique was utilized to its fullest extent. With a retraction of energy and a punch, it was evident that Bai Yujing's speed was incredibly fast. He moved in to grab the opponent's arm and twisted it behind, while his other hand delivered a series of heavy blows. Although he avoided hitting vital areas, pain was unavoidable. One person grabbed a chair and swung it at Bai Yujing, who caught the individual and delivered a powerful kick to their chest. Within less than half a minute, several people were left unable to stand.
Seeing that the others could no longer resist, Bai Yujing immediately addressed those around him, saying, "Everyone saw it, right? These people attacked first. Boss, I’m really sorry about this. Please let me know what losses you incurred, and I will compensate you fully!"
Once the individuals on the ground managed to get up, they didn’t dare to utter any threats and quickly fled without a trace. After dealing with the situation, Bai Yujing suddenly realized he was still live streaming. At that moment, the stream had erupted with excitement; Bai Yujing's performance had truly been impressive.
"Master, please accept my admiration!"
"So cool! I want to learn martial arts too!"
"Nothing strange about it; anyone who has learned a bit of martial arts can do this!"
"Yeah, I could do it too if I wanted!"
"Can anyone tell what style of boxing this is?"
Bai Yujing immediately spoke to the camera: "I apologize for what just happened; I didn't want anyone to see such an unpleasant scene. I aimed for a peaceful resolution, but they attacked first, leaving me no choice. That’s all for today’s live stream. If you like me, please click follow or check out my Weibo..."
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