Chapter 403 Chinatown
New York is one of the industrial centers of the United States. It ranks first in the country in the clothing, printing, cosmetics and other industries. Machine manufacturing, arms production, oil processing and food processing also occupies an important position. It is the largest city and the largest port in the United States, and the world's largest city. It is located in the northeast of the Atlantic coast of the United States and southeast of New York. New York is a global metropolis and a world-class city. It directly affects the global media, politics, education, entertainment and fashion industry. New York, London, England, and Tokyo, Japan, are known as the three major international metropolis in the world. New York City is composed of five districts (borouh), namely Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. It has the largest Chinese settlement in the United States - Chinatown, and the world-famous skyscraper - Twin Towers.
Just now on the plane, Lu Wei discovered this extraordinary Twin Tower from afar. Lu Wei had never been to New York in his previous life. If Uncle Laden had not driven the towering building in the air, I'm afraid Lu Wei wouldn't have known that there was this building in New York. Even if he had seen it in TV reports in his previous life, the impression conveyed through the TV screen was far less than the shocking that it brought to Lu Wei with his own eyes.
"It's so beautiful, but unfortunately I'll be hit by a plane in two years. Alas, it's a pity, Lu Wei sighed in his heart, but he didn't think of reminding the US government that if he really did that, the CIA people should have invited him to have tea. "Wow, it's so great here, this is the first time I've been here." A black student who just walked off the plane's spinning ladder and participated in the sports meeting with Lu Wei couldn't help but shout excitedly. This guy named Sunny, who is nearly two meters tall, comes from the kingdom of football, Brazil, one grade higher than Lu Wei, majoring in cello. Although he comes from Brazil, it's obvious that Sunny has not inherited the outstanding athletic talent of the Brazilians. If it weren't for the school's credit, Sunny wouldn't have come to participate in this college sports meeting anyway. God knows that he has not practiced well since he was a child, and even runs around the playground for two laps.
"Tsk, what's good about New York? It's far worse than my home. I've been here several times, and there's nothing else here except chaos, not like Paris. Even the air is filled with the atmosphere of art." Jenny said disdainfully with blonde hair.
"That's right, the people here don't know how to live at all. They are all workaholics. If it weren't for credits, I wouldn't have been lazy to come here." Another boy with short brown hair and fair skin like a woman said in an echo. His tone was full of flattery. Lu Wei was not very familiar with this boy, but he only knew that his name was Tom. He came from Arizona. As for what major he was, Lu Wei was not very clear about it. However, looking at his attentive face to Jenny, it was obvious that this guy was probably not drunk. Somehow, when he heard this name, Lu Wei couldn't help but think of a famous cartoon film in the United States - Cat and Mouse. Think about it, Tom's personality is quite like that cat. At least in front of the blonde beauty Jenny. The spirit of constant diligence is really too similar.
Looking at these people, Lu Wei shook his head secretly in his heart, thinking that no wonder Curtis Conservatory ranked last in the U.S. college sports meet in previous years. However, Lu Wei also knew that famous music schools like Curtis attach importance to the reputation of their major. As for sports meets like this, Curtis didn't care much. Sending a few contestants to participate was just a show.
However, Curtis's pomp was very good. As soon as Lu Wei and others got off the plane, they saw several reception staff holding the Curtis Conservatory logo printed on it, waiting outside the airport.
"Oh, dear children, you have worked hard along the way. Let's go. The school has booked a room for you at the Queen's Hotel. Let's have a good rest first." A middle-aged man with a big beard and a standard "Uncle Sam" face saw the courtyard emblem of Curtis on the chests of Lu Wei and others, and immediately welcomed him with a few people enthusiastically and took the luggage on his hands.
"I'll introduce myself. My name is Carter. I'm responsible for food and accommodation during the competition these days. If you have any requests, please don't be polite." Carter said enthusiastically. "Thank you!". Lu Wei, who was in the mainland, was very satisfied with such warm reception. Even Jenny, who was arrogant just now, had a satisfied smile on her face. Others didn't know that she knew very well. The most prosperous hotel in Brooklyn, Queens, New York, is a standard five-star hotel. Even a customer with the lowest standard costs nearly $1,000 per day.
Lu Wei didn't feel much about this high-end hotel. After checking in with the reception staff, Lu Wei felt that it was similar to those five-star hotels in China. If you insist on saying that there is any difference, it was just that the waiter was not Chinese. In fact, although China's current economy cannot be compared with the United States, five-star hotels like this are generally globally unified. If they do not meet the standards, they cannot pass the relevant acceptance.
Among the four, the only one who had never stayed in a five-star hotel was probably Sunny. When the waiter led them to their respective rooms, the guy kept looking around, looking curious. Lu Wei didn't feel anything. Jenny and Tom both looked away from each other, and they were afraid that others would see what he had to do with him.
Because I only took the plane for half an hour, the few people were not tired. After a brief rest in the room, they couldn't help but start to move freely. However, Tom and Jenny did not say hello to Lu Wei and Sunny, so they went out. "Sonny, I want to go out for a walk, are you going together?" Seeing Sunny's room open, Lu Wei went in and greeted.
"Oh, no, I'll be here for a while." Sunny focused on fiddling with the computer in front of him, and said without looking back.
"Oh, okay, then." Lu Wei said, and retreated.
After going out to take a taxi, Lu Wei went straight to Chinatown, the largest Chinese community in New York.
It was already evening. As soon as Lu Wei got off the car, he saw a gatehouse with Chinese characteristics, with large red lanterns hanging on the spacious streets, and a rich Chinese atmosphere came to his face.
"I have heard of the famous name of Chinatown for a long time. This time I come. I have to take a good look." Lu Wei thought, and walked over.
In fact, many cities in the United States have such Chinatowns, but in terms of scale, it is the most popular among New York.
Walking slowly on the spacious street, looking at the restaurants, teahouses, hotels with Chinese characteristics around you... Listening to the occasional accents in English, Lu Wei felt a sense of affection.
A strange fragrance penetrated into Lu Wei's nose. Lu Wei, who was walking, couldn't help but scream.
After stroking his stomach, Lu Wei remembered that he had not eaten yet. Following the fragrance, he looked at the middle of a quaint three-story building. The sign of "authentic Tianjin Goubuli buns" immediately attracted Lu Wei's steps.
Although the shape of the hotel is very simple, the decoration inside incorporates many modern elements and looks simple and bright.
Lu Wei walked into the hall and the tempting fragrance became even stronger.
It was the time to eat at this moment. Looking at the dozen tables around, there were almost all guests. Lu Wei couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Hello. What do you want to order?" A waiter ran over and greeted him when he saw Lu Wei.
"Well, it seems that there is no place here." Lu Wei said as he looked around.
"It's okay, I'll find one for you." The waiter said, sweeping around and soon found a seat where only one person sat. He quickly whispered a few words to the man, then smiled at the man with thanks, and made a gesture to Lu Wei.
"Sorry, I'm disturbing." Lu Wei sat down opposite the man, greeted him with a smile, and then realized that the other party was a young man in his twenties, casual Adi was feasting at the basket of buns in front of him.
"It's okay, it's okay, everyone is a fellow villager, come and sit down." The man chewed the bun and said in a vague tone.
Lu Wei was stunned and then realized that the person meant that everyone was Chinese, and thought to himself that this guy was also an interesting person. Sitting opposite him, Lu Wei also ordered a basket of buns, and the two soon started chatting.
"Oh? You are also participating in the college sports meeting? It's such a coincidence." The man swallowed a sip of the bun, then took a beautiful sip of egg flower soup and said.
"You are also participating in the sports meeting. Which school do you belong to?" Lu Wei heard the other party's words, and seemed to be an athlete, and he couldn't help but feel a little close.
"Me? No, I am a reporter, here to interview." The man explained with a smile when he saw Lu Wei misunderstood.
"Oh." When Lu Wei heard the other party's answer, he realized that he had guessed wrong, and then smiled and said, "It's really not easy for you. You have to go here for so long to interview in a Universiade."
It would be fine if Lu Wei didn't say it, but when he said this, the other party couldn't help but look angry:
"Who said no, it's because I just entered the industry, there is no way."
"Why, I think going abroad is pretty good." Lu Wei was a little surprised when he heard the other party's tone.
"It's good to go abroad, but you have to see what kind of competition it is. It's boring to interview such a sports meet without news." The other party shook his head, then realized that there was also a player on the other side of him, and said with a smile: "Sorry, I don't mean to look down on the Universiade."
"It's okay. Compared with the World Championships, Olympics, etc., the Universiade has no interview value. By the way, after chatting for so long, I don't know what your name is yet," Lu Wei said with a smile.
"Oh, my name is Zhang Li, a powerful reporter from Sports Weekly, where are you?" The young man opposite said quickly.
Chapter completed!