The leisurely life of rebirth

Zhou You didn't react until he left the school gate.

That guy kept talking so much that he even forgot to ask what his name was, which was quite interesting.

In the past, Zhou You rarely interacted with artists such as painting and music. At least some artists really think differently from ordinary people, and some are really obsessed with it and are not very interested in external things.

It's really good, but everyone is just like a dog, so what should society do?

"Lily, let's go shopping in Chinatown together?" After looking around, it was still early and it was too late to look at the apartment at this point. Shen Beipeng had already contacted her, so we could just look at it tomorrow.

Sun Li is still in a state of excitement, and now that she is around Zhou You, she still doesn't feel lonely.

"Okay, how long can Brother You stay here?" Sun Li hugged Zhou You's arm, with a happy smile on her face.

"I don't know, just feel free. There's nothing going on in the country at the moment. You can just stay for a while." Zhou You said, he is really free and easy now and he likes this state very much.

The school classes are also taken care of, and the tutors are in a good place, and the students are also in a good place.

Well, when I get back, I will invite people to come to class and open up everyone’s eyes.

Before they knew it, a group of people walked to Broadway and saw the subway station.

"I heard that the first subway in New York was built in 1904. It is really a century-old project." Zhou You looked at the endless flow of people around him, and then looked at the slightly dilapidated subway. Surprisingly, the large frame has been used for so many years. , it’s not easy either.

Here, only Zhou You likes to read books and messy things more. The rest of the people either don't know or don't care and are always paying attention to what's going on around them.

"Okay, let's drive there, it will take a long time to walk." Zhou You said.

When leaving, I left two cars and drivers for myself to facilitate my use during this period.

Xiaosi and Li Houliang were all very embarrassed. They would go blind whenever they went abroad. It was really troublesome. Let them learn, but they could only learn the most basic ones. I don’t know how long it would take.

Sometimes, I really envy and admire Zhou You for how he can learn so many languages ​​and switch between them easily.

A group of people followed the crowded traffic, which was really jammed.

It’s true that there is no city without traffic jams.

However, as long as you calm down, it will be fine. Anyway, you don’t have to drive around and you are not in a hurry.

"Hey, hey, Brother You, what do you think that is?" Sun Li didn't know what she saw and pointed excitedly to the edge of a small park.

Zhou You looked in the direction and couldn't help but feel happy.

"Auntie, look, you can come over and play when you have nothing to do in the future." Zhou You and Xia Liu said.

After Xia Liu came, to be honest, she felt a little regretful.

Her character is not very enterprising, she just takes things as they come, and she is not very strong mentally. Only when she arrived in New York did she realize that she couldn't understand a word she said, she was blinded all of a sudden, and she didn't know what to do.

In addition to watching silently, most of the rest of the time remained silent.

When I got here, I felt a little energetic and said with a little excitement: "Is there square dancing here too?"

Yes, in that small square, a dozen aunts were singing and dancing there, playing loud speakers, walking vigorously, and they were in good spirits.

"Mom, do you suddenly feel like you are back in China?" Sun Li also noticed something was wrong with her mother, but she didn't know how to comfort her. Let alone her, she sometimes also considered her own future.

"Well, I feel a lot more friendly all of a sudden. How about we get out of the car and take a walk." Xia Liu couldn't help but be excited.

The group of people started to get out of the car, and the driver looked for a parking space. The driver who arranged the car was also very attentive. He could speak Chinese, and he didn't know whether he was Chinese or a new immigrant.

The shops next to them all use Chinese names, some in traditional Chinese characters and some in simplified Chinese characters.

During the tour, I also saw the Industrial and Commercial Bank of America (USA), and even more interestingly, I also saw the "New York Life". Why did it feel so inconsistent?

You can also hear many people speaking Chinese on the road, including Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien.

Most of the older people speak Cantonese, and some of the younger people speak Mandarin.

"Don't tell me, I really feel like I'm back home." Zhou You said to the people around him, seeing them visibly relax.

When faced with a familiar language, you can judge a lot of things and you will naturally feel confident. But when faced with a lot of unknown things, you don’t know how to do them.

Xiaosi also became happy. To be honest, he was under a lot of pressure along the way. According to the training, at this time, he still invited the local security team to cooperate. But Brother You doesn't think it's necessary, at least now many people don't know about him, and there isn't much danger.

Looking at this, I still have to suggest it again, because people like me have no way to hold weapons. This place is so messy, and I really don’t feel safe at all without weapons.

"Brother You, I heard that there are some martial arts schools in Chinatown. I don't know if it's true or not. I'll ask later." Ever since Li Houliang tasted the sweetness of being in Moscow, he likes to see if there are any of these things when he goes to a place. .

Zhou You's eyes also lit up. After reading so many novels and stories, Chinatown and Hongmen were mentioned, and he didn't know what was going on now.

Now that I'm here, I have a chance to take a look.

"Okay, you go and ask. If there is any, let's go take a look and gain some knowledge." After that, they continued to wander around.

While a group of people were wandering around, a person came up next to them, a few meters away, and asked, "Are you here for a trip?"

Zhou You saw a young man who was dressed very fashionably and spoke very authentic Mandarin. He nodded: "Yes, come here to hang out."

"I heard you talking in Mandarin just now. My family is from here. I am a third-generation immigrant. Do you need me to temporarily act as a tour guide for you?" The young man is very talkative and has no stage fright.

"Okay, thank you very much. When I arrived in Chinatown, I felt very friendly." Zhou You said.

The young man took a few steps forward, keeping a safe distance: "My Chinese name is Jiang Wu."

After Zhou You heard this, he was stunned for a moment: "Your surname is Jiang?"

Jiang Wu is also used to it. People who are not familiar with it are surprised by his surname. It is really famous.

"Yes, it's just a normal surname and has nothing to do with anything else. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to live in Chinatown." Jiang Wu explained helplessly.

I'm also embarrassed to travel around. I don't feel much when I meet him at home, but I'm a little surprised when I meet him abroad: "I'm sorry, you know, I think everyone will be curious."

Jiang Wu nodded: "I'm used to it, it's okay. I just have nothing to do recently, so I just stay at home and see if I can earn some tips."

I have lived abroad since I was a child, and I have many foreign habits and tendencies, which are straightforward.

Zhouyou likes this mode, everyone is more calm.

Because free things are the most expensive, it’s better to quantify them into money, which is easier for everyone to calculate. "No problem, you lead the way first, introduce slowly, and the tip will ensure your satisfaction." Zhou You said generously.

People used to say that the four great joys of life were not understood when I was a child. As I get older, I begin to understand and experience it deeply.

Meeting an old friend in a foreign land, rain after a long drought, night of flowers and candles in the wedding room, and inscription on the gold medal list.

Whenever you see a Chinese face, you will feel close to them, let alone one who can speak Mandarin.

However, there are four great joys in life, and there are four great tragedies in life.

A young man loses his parents, a middle-aged man loses his spouse, an old man loses his only son, and a young son has no good mentor.

Especially the last one, sometimes people don't notice it, and a person's life is buried.

"Okay, I feel relieved because of your words. Through my observation, you don't seem to be short of money." Jiang Wu was very cheerful and very happy when he said this.

It made everyone laugh all of a sudden. I have to say that this young man has a good vision.

"Please watch your steps. There is a lot of garbage here. Please pay attention." Jiang Wu entered the role quickly.

The main reason is that I have taken a lot of jobs like this during this period. I met them on the road and introduced them. I barely had enough to eat and drink, but I couldn't find a big job. This time, it seems that I am not short of money.
The movement of these people is unusual. If you don't observe carefully, you won't know that they are followed by bodyguards.

If I hadn't learned some in the martial arts school in the early years, I might not have been able to recognize it.

"Chinatown was first built in the 19th century. Mainly people from coastal areas such as Guangdong, Fujian, and Hong Kong were the first to engage in commercial activities here, opening restaurants, laundries, martial arts schools and other industries, and gradually gathered there."

"Later, as there were more and more Chinese people, everyone started to get interested. Outsiders also called this place Chinatown."

"The Tang Dynasty was the most prosperous dynasty and everyone's pride."

"Chinatown is located in the southern tip of Manhattan, New York. Its scope is centered on Not Street and includes Canal Street, Bay Street, Disclosure Street, Lafayette Street, Bowery Street and East Broadway Avenue. It is only a stone's throw from the New York City Government It is just a stone's throw away from the world-famous Wall Street and adjacent to Broadway, the world's center for performing arts. Its superior location gives it a pivotal position in New York."

Jiang Wu was talking eloquently in front of him, and it was interesting for Zhou You to listen to it. The locals had the advantage, and they spoke clearly and logically.

"I just heard you say that there used to be a martial arts gym here? Is there still one now?" Zhou You asked.

"Well, there are still more, but there are very few. There are only a few left that are still persisting." Speaking of this, Jiang Wu was also a little sad. He was a martial arts student, but the place where he learned martial arts was about to close down.

My name has the word "Martial" because my father hopes that I will be brave and don't forget the difficulties faced by my ancestors. He also hopes that he will be able to withstand difficulties in the future and be strong enough to survive.

Hearing this, everyone became interested. A group of warriors were really excited. It was good to have such a long experience.

"Okay, you introduce it while we go take a look. Mainly out of curiosity. I've always heard about it, but haven't actually seen it yet." Zhou You said excitedly.

Jiang Wu hesitated for a moment and asked hesitantly: "Um, boss, aren't you looking for trouble?"

This sentence made everyone laugh again.

"What age is this? We are just curious. We have also learned a lot of Sanda and wrestling. This time we came here mainly to play. I heard that there is a martial arts school, so I was a little curious." Zhou You explained, don't let anyone misunderstand. .

Only then did Jiang Wu realize that it was not when he was a child, nor was it the time of his father's generation. It was still very chaotic at that time, but it is much better now.

"Blame me, blame me, because it was quite chaotic before."

"Then I'll introduce you as we walk."

"There are probably over 10 people living there now, most of whom are from Guangdong and Fujian. But that's for external purposes, but it's actually much larger than this number. It's called a global visa on arrival!" Jiang Wu also made a little joke.

After introducing it here, he began to secretly send messages to the master of the martial arts gym, telling him that someone would come to visit later, and to prepare for it.

These days, there are people of all kinds, and if you don't have a few good intentions, you will be easily betrayed.

The rest of the people also saw Jiang Wu's little moves, but they didn't care. They had nothing to worry about and were naturally not afraid.

"In front is Confucius Square. The 41-building tall building is the Confucius Tower, which is also a symbol of the Chinese nation."

Cars and books share the same track, and everyone respects the same saint.

Good or bad cannot be judged by traveling around.

However, Confucius is considered a cultural saint recognized and respected by everyone in China.

Even if we are living abroad, as long as we have a common goal and common cultural beliefs, we are a family.

"Are the Chinese here united?" Zhou You was a little curious.

Jiang Wu nodded: "We are generally united, but where there are people, there will be disputes, which is inevitable."

"Yes, China has also experienced changes in dynasties, which is normal." Zhou You nodded.

"The martial arts school is just ahead. I have studied here before, but I only learned superficially."

"In the 70s, Bruce Lee was all the rage. At that time, the business of martial arts schools was really good, and many foreigners came to learn." Jiang Wu had never seen it himself, but he had heard it from his master more than once, and also in photos and Saw it in the video material.

"It turns out there are people here who teach Tai Chi, Mantis Boxing, Eagle Claw Kung Fu, and Tiger Shape Boxing. There are so many here, but now there are only a few left."

Arriving at the entrance of the martial arts hall, Zhou You was also surprised.

There is just a plaque, which is also the "Tan's Eagle Grasping Skill" that has gone through many trials and hardships.

It was also deserted inside, and I didn't hear any noise. It felt a bit like the old days, but it's a pity that it can't keep up with the times.

Nowadays, people like handsome people and performative activities like Taekwondo. They also actively integrate with modern times and make the venue very good and look very modern.

"Master, master, I'm bringing someone here." Jiang Wu shouted outside.

At this time, the door below opened, and a man with gray hair came out. His body was very strong and he walked very solidly, unlike many modern people who walk very frivolously.

"Brat, what are you doing here?" Master Tan said.

Jiang Wu was not polite and stepped forward and said: "Master, my disciple has been a little tight lately. As you know, he is working part-time as a tour guide. I am treating this as a tourist spot."

Master Tan flicked Jiang Wu on the head and said to everyone: "Business is really not good, Jiang Wu is fooling around, my martial arts gym will close down soon, and now that it is gone, we won't let anyone in."

The atmosphere froze for a moment! (End of chapter)