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As the departure approached, only one good friend, Wang Yi, came to see Bai Yujing off. The saying goes, "A steadfast friend and a flowing girlfriend," and indeed, this lifetime friendship proved to be the most reliable.
"Wang Yi, you truly are my real brother!" Bai Yujing said, deeply moved.
Wang Yi immediately replied, "Sorry, I don't mix friendship with romance; I already have someone special."
"What?" Bai Yujing couldn't believe it.
With a lewd expression, Wang Yi pulled out two movie tickets for Wanda Cinema from his pocket. "Last night, when I was taking Tangyuan home, I confessed to her. Tangyuan said she would consider me. Tonight, I bought two movie tickets; we will enjoy a perfect date together. I've already made a comprehensive plan to win her over."
"I can't believe it! You beast, traitor! You let me treat you to food and drinks while you’re off wooing girls—this is simply intolerable!" Bai Yujing immediately delivered a righteous punch to Wang Yi.
After some commotion, Wang Yi asked Bai Yujing, "So, is it really over between you and Xinyan?"
As Bai Yujing's close friend, Wang Yi was quite familiar with Li Xinyan and their relationship. Bai Yujing sighed, "For now, yes. It's over; there's nothing more to say. Let's part on good terms."
"Xinyan is indeed outstanding in every way. If you ask me, she's a rare gem that's hard to find. But because she's too excellent, she might not be suitable for us ordinary folks. Don't you think? When looking for a girlfriend, it's better to find someone who’s pretty but not too smart. If they’re all like Li Xinyan in intelligence, how can anyone survive?" Wang Yi quickly comforted Bai Yujing.
After saying that, Wang Yi's expression turned lewd again: "Aren't you going to England? Find yourself a blonde beauty and make your country proud!"
"I’m just going to relax; it’s not as sordid as you make it sound!"
"I understand; all men understand!"
"You understand nothing!"
Bai Yujing checked his luggage: a large suitcase, a handbag, and a backpack. After thinking for a moment, he decided to bring his DSLR camera along. He planned to document his journey and travel experiences on Weibo to share with everyone—after all, sharing is better than keeping it to oneself.
Since he was part of the Exotic Creature Hunter System that specialized in finding various creatures and collecting data and biological illustrations, it was likely that Bai Yujing would be traveling far and wide in the future. So why not manage his blog and become a travel expert?
However, Bai Yujing had no experience in this area; he only intended to share his journey on Weibo for now. As someone skilled in design and photography—having almost sold a kidney in college just to buy a lens—he embodied the saying that "a DSLR can ruin three generations," which perfectly described him.
Pulling his suitcase and wearing his large backpack while Wang Yi carried the handbag for him, they officially set off. Bai Yujing realized he took a photo of himself with Wang Yi in front of his house, both striking poses and making silly faces.
"Officially setting off, destination Edinburgh. I never expected that someone like me, who works a nine-to-five job as a designer, could embark on a spontaneous trip. Whatever, I'm young, let's go crazy!" Accompanied by the text, it was immediately posted. Bai Yujing's ID is In History, Blowing the Wind.
"Go, go, go!" Bai Yujing and Wang Yi shouted excitedly as they rushed into the elevator. To see Bai Yujing off, Wang Yi had specifically driven his BYD, which he had recently purchased with a loan. Both Wang Yi and Bai Yujing had taken their driving tests together. Originally, Bai Yujing planned to check the time to pay the down payment for a car worth around two hundred thousand, but now it was no longer necessary.
Bai Yujing's flight was at eight-thirty in the evening, and it was just six o'clock, so they were quite early. There would be a layover in Amsterdam. Considering the time difference between China and the UK of about seven hours, they would arrive in the morning.
After dropping Bai Yujing off at the airport, Wang Yi was eager to leave to catch a movie with Tangyuan: "Come on, you ungrateful guy! No more talking; we're done."
Wang Yi showed no shame: "Of course! I've got plenty of brothers, but unfortunately, I haven't found a wife yet. For my future wife and descendants, I'm fine with cutting ties!"
"Damn!"
After joking around, Wang Yi still gave Bai Yujing a hug: "Be safe abroad, keep in touch, and be careful out there alone!"
Wang Yi spoke sincerely, and Bai Yujing felt warm hearing it: "Yeah, I got it!"
Once inside the airport, Bai Yujing found the check-in counters packed with people. She hadn't expected such a crowd. In the long line behind her were many Chinese couples, business professionals in suits, and numerous foreigners—some blonde and blue-eyed, some with brown hair and black eyes, and others with black hair like Chinese people.
At that moment, various languages mixed in the air; however, everyone seemed excited and enthusiastic. Although there were many voices speaking at once, it didn't feel noisy but rather conveyed a joyful atmosphere.
"Hello, I'm Marlin, and this is my wife Mary. Are you also heading to Edinburgh for the arts festival?" Suddenly someone next to Bai Yujing asked her in English. She turned to see an Asian middle-aged man speaking.
"Sorry, my Chinese isn't very good; I can only speak English. Can you understand?" Marlin repeated in very poor Chinese. Bai Yujing quickly responded in English.
"It's okay; I can understand. Yes, I'm preparing to attend this international arts festival in Edinburgh." Since she was going to Edinburgh, she had researched information about it and learned about its local customs and classics. It was August—the perfect time for the international arts festival.
Flights during this period were generally more expensive than usual. Especially when booking hotels, local accommodations were nearly sold out. After much effort, Bai Yujing managed to book a four-star hotel for about one thousand yuan per night; however, its location was excellent—less than a kilometer from Edinburgh Castle.
"Oh great! My wife and I are also heading back for this arts festival. I must say you've made a clear choice; this trip will definitely leave you wanting more," Marlin said while pulling his wife closer. Bai Yujing glanced at her—a woman about seven or eight years younger than him—probably just around thirty—with brown hair and great charm.
"That's wonderful! I'm really looking forward to it. Are you both British?" After hearing them mention heading back, Bai Yujing asked.
Marlin looked at his wife Mary, who immediately stepped forward: "No, no, no! We are Scottish!”
Bai Yujing was taken aback, somewhat confused. "Isn't Scotland just a part of the United Kingdom?"
"Scotland is an independent country!" Marlin's wife, Mary, became a bit serious and immediately corrected him.
Bai Yujing thought for a moment. Could he have been mistaken? That would be quite embarrassing to reveal his ignorance in front of foreigners. "I remember that England and Scotland should both be parts of the United Kingdom?"
Mary nodded slyly. "That's right, we are the United Kingdom, but Scotland is independent!"
Bai Yujing began to understand. Scotland belongs to the United Kingdom, but it is relatively independent. The locals in Scotland do not identify too strongly with the United Kingdom, which he had heard before but did not expect to be true.
Those who have seen the Hollywood blockbuster Braveheart should be somewhat familiar with this. Scotland and England have a long-standing rivalry; historically, Scotland has resisted England's conquests time and again. However, due to its sparse population and outdated weaponry, it eventually signed an alliance with England. Nevertheless, deep down, Scotland still yearns for independence. This desire is not only evident in their resistance but also embodied in Scottish identity, and Mary is a traditional Scot.
Marlin and Mary were both very talkative and warm-hearted people. While waiting, Bai Yujing learned a lot from them about what to pay attention to in Scotland. Mary introduced several places to visit in Edinburgh, and Marlin even helped Bai Yujing download an app that could check local buses when he arrived in Edinburgh, which was very convenient.
After getting the boarding pass and passing through customs and security checks, Bai Yujing had to wait again at the boarding gate. All in all, flying was quite troublesome. He took out his phone; it was almost time to board. Bai Yujing felt a bit nervous, took a deep breath, and looked around. There were quite a few beautiful women nearby, including several Chinese beauties, but unfortunately, they were all taken.
Bai Yujing glanced around and made eye contact with a stunning blonde woman who smiled at him. He nodded back but suddenly recalled what Wang Yi had said to him: "Remember to bring back a foreign beauty!"
As the announcement sounded, everyone lined up in an orderly fashion. Everything went smoothly. Bai Yujing found his seat in the middle of the row. To his surprise, the blonde woman he had seen earlier was sitting right next to him. Although he had no ulterior motives, having a beautiful woman sitting beside him was always a pleasant experience.
After the plane took off, another announcement was made, and Bai Yujing's mood calmed down instead. Once on board, the flight attendants distributed a set of amenities that included a toiletry kit, an eye mask, headphones, snacks, and water. After eating some snacks, Bai Yujing felt a bit sleepy and decided to take a nap!
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