The Ultimate Prodigal Son - Chapter 135

[Chapter 135: What is the best thing about Suzhou?]

Lin Tian looked in the direction of Lin Kang’s finger and saw a bustling dock with many ships parked on the dock.

There were some passenger ships, and some ships were full of goods. The workers on the dock were busy unloading.

After a while, the ship docked, and everyone got off the ship. Before getting off the ship, they all said hello to Lin Tian. Some businessmen were enthusiastic and wanted to take Lin Tian to the restaurant for a few drinks, but Lin Tian politely refused.

“Brother, we are leaving. See you again if there is a chance. Remember to keep the jade pendant I gave you.”

Xiaodie said happily to Lin Tian, and Xiaodie’s mother also said goodbye to Lin Tian.

After they got off the boat, Lin Tian also got off the boat with Lin Kang.

“Come on, I will take you to experience the food, wine and beauty of Suzhou!”

“Okay, young master!”

The two walked out of the dock while talking, and someone shouted on the dock.

“Stop, stay in the hotel, and eat here. It’s cheap and preferential. Come and take a look.”

Lin Tian couldn’t help asking after hearing it.

“Brother, do you sell power banks?”

“Sir, what is a power bank?”

“No problem, no problem, just asking.”

When Lin Tian heard this shouting, he remembered the small vendors who were shouting to sell power banks next to the train station in modern times. He didn’t expect that there would be vendors here who were selling hotels.

It should be the same. Lin Tian would not be fooled by this kind of business that specifically rips off outsiders. He

walked forward with Lin Kang and saw a fairly lively restaurant, so he walked in. The

waiter in the restaurant came up and asked with a smile.

“Are you here to have a quick meal or stay?”

“Eat.”

“Then please go to the private room upstairs!”

The waiter said and wanted to take Lin Tian to the private room upstairs.

“No need, just find a seat in the hall.”

Lin Tian refused.

“Okay, this way.”

The waiter said please, but he omitted the word “you”, and the expression on his face was not so flattering.

Originally thought Lin Tian was a rich man, but he was a poor guy who could only sit in the hall.

Lin Tian looked and realized that he was considered a poor man.

It’s not that he has no money, but he just came here and doesn’t know anything. The things that the diners in the restaurant talk about are the easiest to get news.

So Lin Tian refused to go to the private room. As for the change of the waiter, he didn’t care. It’s human nature. He wouldn’t be so fussy about such a small matter.

The waiter led Lin Tian and the others to a table that had just been cleaned and asked.

“What would you like to eat, sir?”

“The old three dishes will be fine, and a pot of tea.”

“Okay, please wait a moment, it will be ready soon.”

The waiter thought to himself, this person also knows the old three dishes, it seems that he is an old customer, why don’t I have any impression of it!

Basically, every place has its own signature dishes, and old customers know them.

Lin Tian just said it casually, but he didn’t expect it to be true. As for what the waiter thought in his heart, it was none of his business.

Lin Kang, who was standing aside, saw that his young master was so familiar with the place, and asked with a puzzled look on his face.

“Young master, have you been here before? How come I don’t know!”

Lin Kang has followed Lin Tian since he was a child, and he has no impression that he has been here before.

“No, it’s my first time here too.”

Lin Tian replied with a smile. He didn’t expect that he could fool Lin Kang. Seeing his puzzled expression, Lin Tian couldn’t help laughing.

Seeing his master laughing, Lin Kang stopped asking questions, fearing that he would be kicked if he asked too much.

After a while, the dishes came up. Lin Kang was feasting on them. He was starving on the boat.

Lin Tian ate slowly and listened carefully to what the people around him were saying. He heard some interesting news.

“Who do you think will win the first prize in the courtesan election in a few days?”

A young man who looked like a scholar sitting next to him said to his friend while shaking his fan.

“If I were to say, it would definitely be Li Qingchan who was rated as ‘the best in both voice and color’!”

Another scholar with him responded.

“Yes, yes, when it comes to the courtesan, it must be Miss Qingchan.”

The guests at another table also joined in and echoed.

Lin Tian listened to their discussion. It seemed that they were going to choose a courtesan, so he had to go and see!

It’s not that he likes beauty, he mainly went to appreciate the music. Isn’t it said that “sound and color are both excellent”? He wanted to see how to achieve both.

Are they as good as Lu Wan’er and Gu Man’er? Of course, he was talking about them after he taught them.

“Brother, when and where will the election of the courtesan be held?”

Lin Tian asked the scholar beside him with a little humility.

“This brother should be from another place, so you are here at the right time!”

The scholar was very happy to answer Lin Tian’s question about the Oiran election

. “In two days, the Oiran election will

be held every three years in Suzhou.” Suzhou is the best city in the world for its gorgeous flowers, fragrant wine, and beautiful people.

The Oiran election held every three years is a major festival for the people of Suzhou.

At that time, the Oirans elected from all over the country will ride floats into the city from the eight gates of Suzhou City. When they meet on the way, they will compete in singing and dancing. The people will use flowers as votes, and the side with more flowers will be the winner.

The Oiran who won the final victory will be named the Son of the God of Flowers, and will represent the people of Suzhou to worship the God of Flowers, in order to pray for good weather and beautiful women in the coming year.

“On the night of the Oiran election, there will be a poetry contest of Suzhou’s romantic and talented scholars. The winner will have the opportunity to take a boat trip on the West Lake with the Oiran.”

The scholar said excitedly, as if he was the talented scholar who spent a good night with the Oiran.

After hearing this, Lin Tian was also somewhat moved and wanted to go and see the grand election of the courtesan. Lin Kangque, who was standing next to him, said to him excitedly.

“Master, with your talent, you will definitely win the poetry contest.”

The scholar next to him laughed at Lin Kangque when he heard that his master could win the poetry contest .

“You, a lowly person from another place, who has no knowledge, want to win the poetry contest?”

“The first place in the poetry contest is definitely in your pocket, Brother Zhou. How can others compete with you!”

The scholar’s companion echoed with a flattering face.

“That’s right, Brother Zhou is obviously very talented and well-educated, unlike me, who has no knowledge at all. Don’t mind what the servant said.”

Lin Tian not only didn’t care but also pretended to flatter the scholar Zhou.

“I also want to see what the poetry contest is like. I wonder if Brother Zhou can take me with him so that I can broaden my horizons.”

The scholar was so flattered that he almost floated to the sky, as if he had known Lin Tian for many years. He patted Lin Tian on the shoulder and said,

“Since you are so sensible, I will do you a favor and take you with me to broaden your horizons. But you have to discipline me for speaking so arrogantly!”

“Thank you very much, Brother Zhou. I will definitely discipline me when I go back.”

Lin Tian smiled, but he secretly took note of it in his heart. He dared to say such a thing to me. You wait for me. “