Chapter 883 - 615: Seems Different
However, as a guest, Lu Rui'an didn't feel like going out for a stroll and didn't bother persuading the other party.
"Then, Mr. Lu Rui'an, take an early rest. I'm going for a walk nearby. If anything happens, just call me."
It's just nine o'clock in the evening. How could he sleep so early? He usually doesn't consider sleeping until after midnight.
"Mr. Xia, it's really dangerous outside. I see you..."
Originally, Lu Rui'an wanted to continue persuading Xia Liang, but realized that Xia Liang had already left. This made Lu Rui'an frown; why didn't this tour guide listen to him?
"Never mind, I'd better follow and see. In case he really encounters danger, my schedule will be delayed."
With this in mind, Lu Rui'an hesitated a bit, returned to his room, took out a stun baton he had bought and had shipped from Eagle Country, and then followed outside.
"Mr. Lu Rui'an, why are you here too?"
As soon as Lu Rui'an got outside the hotel, Xia Liang came over.
"Mr. Xia, I'm worried you'll encounter danger at night. Since you haven't left yet, let's go back."
Lu Rui'an continued to persuade.
"Mr. Lu Rui'an, this isn't abroad. Our Dragon Country is very safe at night. You must be hungry too, right? Let's go have something to eat over there. Didn't you want to try Dragon Country's delicacies? You can have a taste first."
As Xia Liang spoke, he pulled the other party toward a barbecue restaurant across the street. Lu Rui'an initially wanted to refuse, but he was indeed hungry.
And the barbecue restaurant was only a few dozen meters away, so it seemed unlikely they'd encounter any danger.
Upon entering the restaurant, Xia Liang immediately started ordering, while Lu Rui'an cautiously watched the surroundings, one hand tucked in his trousers where his stun baton was.
"Smells so good."
Soon, the aroma of the barbecue attracted Lu Rui'an, and he glanced at the grill, seeing that the items they ordered were sizzling over the charcoal.
Looking at the barbecue, Lu Rui'an was a bit surprised, not expecting Xia Liang to order so much meat.
"Isn't it said that Dragon Country people are very poor, fighting over every bite? Why does this Mr. Xia Liang afford meat?"
Thinking this, Lu Rui'an suddenly understood.
"Mr. Xia Liang probably doesn't want to lose face in front of me, so he ordered so much meat."
Feeling like he had discovered a secret, Lu Rui'an looked at Xia Liang with a hint of sympathy.
Poor Dragon Country people, only when a guest like me comes can they have a bite of meat; I absolutely shouldn't let him pay the bill later.
Xia Liang also noticed Lu Rui'an's expression and was puzzled, wondering why this foreign guy was staring at him. Could it be that this guy is gay?
Thinking this, Xia Liang couldn't help but distance himself a bit, just in case this foreigner took a liking to him.
For a moment, the two were silent, each with their own thoughts, while the skewers on the grill continued sizzling with their aroma.
"Gentlemen, your skewers are ready."
It wasn't until the owner's voice broke the silence between them.
"I didn't expect it to taste so good."
Just one bite in, Lu Rui'an's eyes lit up. These skewers tasted completely different from what he had abroad; there seemed to be some special seasoning added.
Then Lu Rui'an looked at Xia Liang and found him gobbling down the food, which made him feel even more sympathetic toward him.
This person really doesn't eat meat often, or he wouldn't be so unrestrained about it.
"Mr. Xia Liang, eat more. You'll have to take care of me for the next few days."
Lu Rui'an handed a few skewers from his plate to Xia Liang with a smile.
"Then I won't be polite."
As Xia Liang said this, he took them and ate. He was indeed hungry, having waited at the airport for Lu Rui'an without having time for dinner.
"So pitiful."
Lu Rui'an shook his head and picked up a chicken wing in front of him to eat.
Half an hour later, the two finally filled up and leaned comfortably on their chairs.
At this point, Lu Rui'an was very satisfied, not expecting to taste a Dragon Country delicacy on his first day there.
"Mr. Lu Rui'an, it's still early. There's a park up ahead; let's sit there for a while."
After paying the bill and leaving the barbecue restaurant, Xia Liang looked at Lu Rui'an and said.
"Well..."
Lu Rui'an hesitated. He was still worried about the safety of Dragon Country at night, especially in places like parks, dark and easy targets for muggings.
"Don't worry, it's really fine."
As Xia Liang spoke, he pulled Lu Rui'an in the direction of the park. Lu Rui'an initially wanted to refuse, but worried about Xia Liang going there alone, he reluctantly followed.
After walking for a while, they quickly reached the vicinity of the park. To Lu Rui'an's surprise, the park was well-lit and quite a few people were there.
"Huh? Mr. Xia Liang, we should leave quickly; it looks like something happened over there."
As they were walking, Lu Rui'an suddenly came in front of Xia Liang and said, pointing in the direction of the park.
Something happened?
Xia Liang was slightly stunned and looked toward the park, finding that nothing seemed to be wrong.
"Mr. Xia Liang, look, there's a crowd gathered there; there must be a violent incident about to happen. To avoid getting accidentally hurt, we should leave first."
As Lu Rui'an spoke, his right hand tucked into his pants, gripping the stun baton. Only the stun baton could give him a sense of security at the moment.
Listening to Lu Rui'an, Xia Liang couldn't help but laugh. Indeed, a crowd had gathered there, but they were elderly men and women clearly having a pre-dance meeting in the square.
"Mr. Lu Rui'an, you're overthinking it; that's actually..."
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Xia Liang was about to explain when a burst of music sounded. Those elderly men and women who had been gathering quickly lined up and started moving to the music.
Hearing the music, Lu Rui'an paused and looked toward the park, noticing the elderly men and women dancing.
"Mr. Lu Rui'an, this is a kind of square dance culture that has emerged in our Dragon Country in recent years, not a violent incident."
Xia Liang said with a smile.
Although Lu Rui'an found it hard to believe, seeing those elderly people following the cheerful music and swaying, he was at a loss for words.
"Strange, isn't it said that Dragon Country's nights are very dangerous? Why don't these elderly people go home so late and aren't afraid of danger?"
Lu Rui'an grew increasingly puzzled.
In Eagle Country, not just elderly people, even young people usually go home early. Those still wandering the streets at night usually aren't up to any good.
"Let's go, and check it out."
Xia Liang said as he walked toward the park, and Lu Rui'an, hesitating a bit, followed.
Upon truly entering the park, Lu Rui'an was once again shocked by the scene before him.