Two days later.
Yantai County.
Dong Xuebin had forgotten how long it had been since he had returned to his hometown. Walking along the familiar streets and looking at the sparse pedestrians and vehicles on either side, he felt a pang of nostalgia. Yantai County was relatively underdeveloped economically. The traffic passing through the County Square rarely included any nice cars, and the surrounding buildings and local residents' clothing made it clear that this place was about the same as the outskirts of Capital City ten years ago. The environment, however, was a little better. Looking into the distance, he could vaguely make out rolling mountains shrouded in mist, and the tranquil breath of nature washed over him.
Taking in the fresh air, Dong Xuebin enthusiastically walked into a meat pie shop by the roadside whose sign had faded beyond recognition.
Business was decent. Of the seven or eight tables, three or four were occupied, and the fragrance of meat pies filled the air.
Dong Xuebin had transferred to a long-distance bus right after getting off the plane. The food on the plane had been terrible, and he was still hungry. He found an empty table, sat down, lightly tapped the tabletop, and called toward the kitchen, "Boss, half a jin of Jingdong Meat Pie."
"Coming!" The Boss Lady lifted the curtain and poked her head out. After taking one look at him, she went back to prepare it.
Before long, half a hot, steaming meat pie was brought over.
Dong Xuebin took a bite. The crust was thin, the filling was generous, and it glistened with oil. The dough was soft, the meat fresh and tender. It really tasted far better than the ones in Capital City. Authentic indeed!
Although Jingdong Meat Pies were also sold in Capital City,