The leisurely life of rebirth

Between March and April, spring is in full swing, and the railway tracks outside Moscow are no longer as bleak as they were in winter, but are full of vitality.

The train slowly pulled out, and the first thing that came into view was the villages of various shapes and sizes, scattered across the lush grassland. The wooden farmhouses were painted in bright colors, which was completely different from the rural areas in China and looked particularly fresh and refined.

"Brother You, we can hardly see any wooden houses over there, but I didn't expect there are so many here." Xiao Si and the others were also very curious.

"It looks like it's used to store things. It must be cold for people to live there, right?" Li Houliang and the others were also watching with great interest.

Zhou You watched and checked information at the same time.

"The log cabins here are different from what we think of as log cabins. They are built with heavy wood. Pine wood can keep warm, and these pointed roofs do not accumulate snow, which can effectively prevent heavy snow from crushing the house."

Zhou You learned and applied: "The most important thing is that it is warm in winter and cool in summer."

"Brother You really knows a lot."

"We'll try building wooden houses on our farm in the future."

The person next to him took the opportunity to flatter him.

This is actually everyone's habit. Some people see something different, just see it, sigh and forget about it.

Some, like Zhou You, are more curious and will do a quick check to find out what is going on.

Generally speaking, the house structures formed over the years are mostly adapted to the environment, otherwise they would have been eliminated long ago.

This is why the old European fairy tales always mentioned the log cabin.

In the forest, there is wood everywhere. What could be more convenient and economical than building a log cabin?
As the train moves forward, the scenery outside the window is like a flowing painting.

Groups of horses were grazing leisurely on the grass, occasionally looking up at the speeding train passing by. Their free and unrestrained eyes made people feel a natural atmosphere that was completely different from industrial civilization.

The birch and pine trees unique to Russia are arranged into neat forest belts, complementing the undulating mountains in the distance and forming a unique landscape.

Occasionally when passing by high mountains, you can see a layer of white snow.

Soon, the train crossed the border and entered Poland.

There are lakes scattered all over the place, the water and the sky are one color, and occasionally a few swans swim gracefully on the water.

The red-tiled and white-walled cottages unique to Poland are hidden among the lush green trees, quiet and peaceful.

I remember Poland when I traveled around because of its history, the history of World War II.

Blitzkrieg, the first country to be conquered.

It remained in Zhouyou's memory, but later on, this country seemed to have a weak presence, I don't know why.

Further west, rural towns in Germany begin to appear.

The Gothic church spires pierce the sky, and the quaint stone bridge spans the gurgling stream.

The residents of the town are dressed casually. They are either chatting in street cafes or busy in the flower-filled gardens. There is no sign of busyness or tension on their faces.

These small towns are like time capsules, preserving traces of history intact and forming a sharp contrast with the bustling and noisy modern Chinese cities.

Here, you can feel the rhythm of slow life, as if time has slowed down here.

The forests along the way are also a highlight. Unlike the lush, evergreen scenery in southern China, the forests here show a new life force in spring.

The trees began to put on their new green clothes. The sunlight filtered through the sparse branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows. The air was filled with the fresh scent of soil and leaves.

Occasionally, you can see wild animals running through the woods, adding a bit of vitality and vigor to this quiet forest.

The cultural differences along the way are also highlights that cannot be ignored.

From Russia's traditional architecture and folk customs to the historical relics and artistic treasures of Eastern European countries, to Germany's rigorous industrial civilization and rich cultural life, every place makes people feel the unique charm of different cultures.

This cultural diversity is one of the most fascinating things about this journey.

"Brother You, we're here." Li Houliang gently woke Zhou You up.

The journey was indeed nice. Of course, it was only fresh at the beginning. If you ride it a few more times, the excitement would probably fade away.

It’s very comfortable to travel around. Life should be experienced more and be interesting.

After a quick wash, I got off the train.

In developed countries, the infrastructure was built early and is now a bit old.

The same is true for train stations. A few decades ago, they would definitely be advanced and beautiful.

Now, I can only say that it is relatively neat.

Jack and a few others greeted us at the exit.

Whenever he traveled abroad, no matter which country, Jack would be there.

If you don't take good care of your boss, no matter how much you say, it will be in vain.

"Boss, the room has been booked. Shall we go to the hotel first?" Jack asked.

Zhou You smelled his body. Fortunately, it was spring and there was not much sweat smell, but he still felt a little uncomfortable.

"Let's go take a shower at the hotel first. Where is Xiaofei at school now?"

Jack said directly: "At school."

Zhou You looked at the time and it was almost time to finish school, so he sent a message directly: Let’s have dinner together after school, I’m next to your school.

Wang Pengfei was in class when he heard his cell phone ring.
When I clicked on it, it turned out to be my brother-in-law.

After reading the content again, he immediately became happy, with an irrepressible smile on his face, and secretly handed it to his girlfriend next to him: "My brother-in-law is here, let's have dinner together later."

Qu Wenxin is already Wang Pengfei's girlfriend.

After spending some time alone together during the summer vacation, and after that incident, they naturally got together.

"Ah, your brother-in-law is here, why should I go? I won't go." Qu Wenxin still felt a little embarrassed. She felt a little embarrassed to go there even though no one knew about it.

But soon after, another message came: Bring your girlfriend along.

Qu Wenxin was also a little embarrassed, her face slightly red, and she pinched him secretly: "Have you told your family?"

Wang Pengfei quickly shook his head: "No, you didn't let me, so I didn't say it."

"But, you know, he has someone here. Did he find out anything?"

The two were a little uncertain. Although they didn't live together, their doors were opposite each other, so they basically lived together.

Although since that incident, they basically haven't seen anyone following them.

However, Wang Pengfei knew that there was a branch here for emergency use.

Normally, in order not to disturb himself, he would probably not show up on his own initiative, and Wang Pengfei did not tell anyone about this.

The feeling is different when there is someone to back you up and when there is no one to back you up.

The two of them were no longer children. Qu Wenxin nodded and said, "Okay, I haven't met Teacher Zhou yet. I don't know if he's a fierce person or not. I heard he knows martial arts."

"Haha, he's a very nice person. You know his reputation among students."

How could he not be curious? After the last time, Qu Wenxin was very curious, but as time went by, he gradually forgot about it.

Unexpectedly, we met in a foreign country.

Qu Wenxin was very excited.

Even class time seems a bit difficult to endure.

I looked down at my phone from time to time.

Wang Pengfei was somewhat indifferent, but during his time in Germany, he always felt like he was in a dream.

Sometimes I dream about my college entrance examination or working outside.

At that time, I never dared to think that I could go to college again, study for a master's degree, and even come to a foreign country.

None of their high school classmates went abroad.
But the tuition fees for studying in Europe are really expensive.

The money I saved in the swimming pool was not enough to spend. If my sister and brother-in-law hadn't donated 200 million yuan, I really wouldn't have the confidence to go.

How could I have deserved this day?

Looking at my girlfriend who was fidgeting beside me, I felt that my life had reached its peak. No, it was the peak of the past. I will be better in the future.

After finally waiting for the get out of class to end, he immediately pulled Qu Wenxin downstairs.

The students who came to study abroad with them were not surprised by their behavior and joked: "It's just after class, and you're already so anxious."

Wang Pengfei smiled and said, "If you are not active in eating, there is something wrong with your brain."

They are all adults, joking around. Others tease him and he also teases others.

Finally, I don't have to suppress myself so much.

It turns out that when I was in the swimming pool, although I felt relaxed, I always felt a little depressed, inexplicably depressed, and afraid of the future.

Things are different after I got into college. I have regained my confidence and become more and more like a

"Sunny and happy big boy."

Qu Wenxin was not someone to be trifled with, so she said to the man, "Just wait and see if I tell Xiaoli when I get back."

Who doesn't have a little privacy?

Zhou You has arrived at school and is wandering around the school.

There is actually not much difference in hardware construction between foreign universities and domestic universities.

The University of Hamburg was built relatively early, and the school as a whole is a bit shabby, or to put it another way, a bit heavy.

The area is shaded by green trees, some of which are so thick that one person can hug them. Groups of young students pass by Zhou You. Their mental outlook is actually not much different from that of college students in China.

They are all young, lively and full of fighting spirit.

But after graduation, everyone has become different.

Zhou You couldn't help but sigh.

I have traveled to so many places, seen different lifestyles, and met all kinds of people.

No matter what, you live a lifetime.

It’s quite interesting to think about it.

At the beginning, Zhou You had a slightly superior attitude towards the mountain residents, thinking that their lives were meaningless.

Later, I ran to more places.
Only then did I realize how ignorant and shallow I was.

Does reading more books make you superior to others?
Just because you’ve seen more things, does that mean you’re better than others?

It is nothing more than an alternative worship of knowledge, money, power, and strength.

No one is necessarily superior to anyone else.

"Brother You." Wang Pengfei shouted from a distance.

He was speaking in Chinese and the people next to him couldn't understand him, so he ran while talking.

Qu Wenxin had no choice but to run as well. Fortunately, she was not wearing high heels.

When I first came here, I was still worried about my attire, wondering if it was too formal or inappropriate. I only felt relieved after seeing Zhou You.

It turns out that people dress casually too.

Zhou You stood up from his chair and looked at him from a distance. Not bad, he looked very good.

I took a photo and sent it to Wang Fangfang: "Look at my complexion, it's better than in China."

It’s just that there’s a time difference in China, so Wang Fangfang didn’t see it first.

One of the main reasons why modern people are becoming more and more tired is that communication between people is becoming more and more convenient, which is good for superiors and bosses.

For office workers, it is truly a disaster among disasters.

A phone call or a message can pull you out of the relaxing state of after get off work.

If you don’t reply to messages for a few minutes, your leader may be unhappy, your boss may be dissatisfied, and Party A may file a complaint.

Corporate slaves have really become corporate slaves, and they have to be tense 24 hours a day.

I can't get any rest after get off work. After a long time, I will either become depressed, collapse, or have no future.

"Please introduce the person next to you." Zhou You asked proactively.

Wang Pengfei scratched his head and said, "Brother, this is my girlfriend, Qu Wenxin, she is also from our school, we came here together for the exchange."

Zhou You took out a gift, a nesting doll he bought in Moscow, and handed it over.

"It's our first meeting, so I didn't prepare any gifts. I bought this in Russia. It has some commemorative value."

Qu Wenxin quickly took it. It was packed in a box and it was not convenient to open it now.

Regardless of the value of the gift, the fact that someone still remembers to give you a gift is very precious: "Thank you, Teacher Zhou."

"You're welcome. Let's go and eat first. You lead the way and tell me what delicious food there is here." Zhou You did not make reservations in advance, nor did he let Jack make arrangements.

There's no rush anyway. Since I'm here, I might as well take a walk.

"Okay, but, brother, there's nothing delicious here. Do you want to go for Chinese food?" Wang Pengfei was a little unsure.

After the initial novelty wore off.

Dietary issues are the biggest challenge faced by Wang Pengfei and his colleagues.

The Chinese stomach cannot eat white people’s food.

White people's rice is cold, small and vegetarian.

These students only had cold sandwiches for lunch.

or salad and lettuce,

It's really hard to swallow.

Others are grilled sausages and schnitzel, German favorites.
Yes, and beer.

I once heard a joke when I was traveling around, saying that every German household had a special faucet for drinking beer, and they just turned it on.

On the other hand, it also illustrates the popularity of German beer.

"You decide on the arrangements." Zhou You said nonchalantly.
Since you are here, just make the best of it and adjust your mindset.

Wang Pengfei then took Zhou You to a Chinese restaurant with a sign that read “Xi’an Noodle House”.

Zhou You felt relieved when he saw this. This kid knew that he liked to eat noodles, so he specially brought him here. It was not bad.

"Brother, this is the only restaurant worth eating at around here. Thanks to the fact that there are more Chinese students and Chinese people around here, the business is pretty good."

Opening noodle shops abroad is not like in China where they are everywhere.

Apart from other things, there are not many pastry chefs who can go abroad.

Even those who are capable of opening a business may not necessarily be willing to do so here.

The cost of living is too high, Euros.

A bowl of noodles costs at least 100 yuan.

However, those who can gain a foothold in the local area all have some little tricks.

Along the way, I didn’t see many Chinese restaurants, very few.

We can't get used to foreign food, and the same goes for them, they can't get used to our cuisine.

Even though we spend a lot of effort in frying, cooking and stewing, people may not necessarily like the food.

The restaurant is not big, and it not only provides interviews, but also various stir-fried and braised dishes.

Wang Pengfei occupied two tables with familiarity. In addition to Zhou You, there were several other people following him.

Some of Jack's group were on duty, and some were not used to the food, so they ate outside. (End of this chapter)