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Bai Yujing yawned, feeling tired from not resting well yesterday. He decided to take it easy today, especially since he had to attend the Military Tattoo in the evening. So, he went to the library to spend a leisurely afternoon reading.
The library was very quiet, as it wasn't a popular tourist spot. There weren't many travelers around, but since it was close to the university, there were quite a few students, which reminded Bai Yujing of his own college life. Back then, the library was bustling; during summer, people would use all sorts of tactics to secure a seat just to enjoy the air conditioning.
However, there was no seat-holding phenomenon here. The library was called the National Library of Scotland and was very close to St. Giles' Cathedral, which Bai Yujing had visited yesterday. It was Emma who had told him about this place, so he decided to take some time to come and sit for a while.
Having had a late breakfast, Bai Yujing didn't eat lunch and only started feeling a bit hungry around two or three in the afternoon. Just as he was about to go out to find a place to eat, he discovered that there was actually a restaurant inside the library.
Taking a look around, Bai Yujing noticed that the restaurant had a particularly elegant atmosphere. Leaning against the bookshelves with a cup of coffee and a plate of snacks on the table, he felt tempted to try it out.
As soon as he walked in, a male waiter approached him and welcomed him inside, taking his coat and hanging it up.
"Are you dining alone, sir?"
"Yes."
The waiter seated Bai Yujing and began introducing the restaurant's history and philosophy in an engaging manner that left a good impression.
Bai Yujing glanced at the menu and without much thought ordered an afternoon tea set. However, the waiter informed him that this set was generally meant for two people and was quite large, so it wasn't recommended for one person.
Bai Yujing was surprised by such thoughtfulness; usually, restaurants would push customers to order more even if they couldn't finish it!
Recalling that when he had afternoon tea with Emma before, he found the tea somewhat bitter and not to his liking. So this time, he ordered a mixed milk tea along with English scones and sandwiches.
Bai Yujing opened his notebook, connected to Wi-Fi, and began organizing the pictures he took yesterday, pairing them with text to recount his experiences from the day. Naturally, he focused mainly on their travel adventures together and included their photos at Carlton Hill but omitted the kiss they shared at parting.
Once everything was organized, Bai Yujing immediately posted it online. He then checked his previous Weibo post and noticed it seemed to have made some impact; there were quite a few comments now, and his follower count had increased by several hundred.
A netizen said, "I got hit in the knee: 'No way out, openly abusing dogs, brothers, raise your torches!'"
Netizen Qifangfang replied, "It feels really good to let go of everything and start my life anew."
I Don't Eat My Words commented, "Xiaobai didn't notice? You're quite charming, even managed to attract foreign beauties!"
This is Wang Yi's account, but the way they speak doesn't sound like Wang Yi, more like Tangyuan. Damn, this softie has given up so quickly; it's only been a short time and he's already surrendered access to such a private account. He’s going to be henpecked for sure.
Wumiao said, "Heartbroken. So handsome yet wasting resources? Have you forgotten about your good buddy at Daming Lake?"
From the name alone, you can tell they're either a fujoshi or a gay man. They always post inappropriate comments on Bai Yujing's Weibo, leading and undermining social morals, tarnishing Bai Yujing's pure image. The key is that Bai Yujing can't do anything about it.
Netizen Qiqi Cancang said, "I'm a programmer and feel very similar to the blogger. I've decided to completely let go of myself this time. I can't go far, but I plan to visit xc and take a trip on 318."
Below, there were more inquiries about traveling to Edinburgh, such as budget estimates and what the weather is like in Edinburgh, along with what preparations are needed. It seems they were attracted by Bai Yujing's experiences and the pictures he posted. Bai Yujing answered them one by one.
Bai Yujing wasn't in a hurry; while posting on Weibo, he sipped his milk tea and leisurely finished his afternoon tea.
At this moment, he checked the time; it was getting late. Bai Yujing decided to pick up the tickets for the Military Tattoo. He put on his coat, slung his backpack over his shoulder, and was about to head out when he received a phone call.
As Bai Yujing walked out of the library and answered the call, he heard Emma's voice: "Hi, Ian."
Ian is the Scottish name Emma gave to Bai Yujing, as his three-character name was too difficult for her to pronounce. Bai Yujing had explained that it was derived from a line of poetry by an ancient Chinese poet: "In the sky Bai Yujing, twelve floors five cities." At that time, Bai Yujing's father heard this line of poetry and fancied himself cultured, naming him Bai Yujing, which he thought was quite nice.
However, this explanation doesn't translate well for foreigners; Emma wouldn't understand it. So she suggested that Bai Yujing choose an English name: Ian. Thinking it might have some significance, he looked it up and found that it is a typical Scottish name that reflects someone who brings glory from God. It doesn't quite fit him, but since he already had it, it didn't matter; it's just an English name after all as long as it doesn't sound too bad.
"Hi, Emma! How are you? Are you busy with something? I was just about to invite you for afternoon tea but couldn't get through to you," Bai Yujing said regretfully.
Emma immediately explained, "I'm really sorry to call you. I probably won't be able to make it today."
Bai Yujing quickly responded, "It's okay. I should be the one apologizing for bothering you. What happened?"
"No, it's my dad. I've been out of sight these past few days and coming home late at night. He got really angry. Today, since he has the day off, he insisted that I stay home and help him with a big cleanup. I tried to sneak away just now, but he caught me and scolded me. I'm currently in the storage room at home cleaning up the junk," Emma pouted, and Bai Yujing could sense her adorable expression through the phone.
"Oh, that's actually not a bad thing. Spending some time doing chores with your dad can be a nice experience, right?" Bai Yujing changed the subject without comforting Emma's little grievance.
Emma immediately replied, "In that case, you can consider my invitation as the contract for being your Guide canceled."
Bai Yujing exclaimed, "No, you can't do that."
The two joked around for a while, and then Emma told Bai Yujing, "I found the address from your diary. Since it's recorded from half a century ago, there isn't much useful information left, and many places no longer exist. So I asked my father; it should be in Cairnryan."
"Cairnryan? That sounds far away. I need to plan how to get there," Bai Yujing thought about the name and decided to check it out later before deciding how to go.
Emma quickly said, "No need! Did you forget? I'm your Guide, and I'm involved in this event too. I happen to be free tomorrow; I'll take you there."
"That would be great."
After hanging up the phone, Bai Yujing searched for Cairnryan on his phone. Cairnryan is a quiet border town located on Skye Island, which is known domestically as Sky Island. It is a paradise in Scotland and is praised as one of the most beautiful places in Britain.
Although Bai Yujing had heard of this place before and originally planned to visit Sterling or other locations after exploring Edinburgh, it seems that Sky Island will now be his next destination.
The ticket pickup location for the Military Tattoo was behind the train station. With his phone showing the original booking information, Bai Yujing finally found it. This was a Military Tattoo shop primarily selling related merchandise.
After picking up his tickets here, Bai Yujing decided to check out the merchandise to see if there was anything interesting that he could buy as gifts later on.
Marlin turned around and unexpectedly saw two familiar faces, the Marin Couple he had met at the domestic airport. Today, Lady Mary was wearing a large checkered dress in a European and American style, with a coat draped over it, while Marlin was dressed in a black jacket and blue jeans. The two were holding hands, looking very affectionate.
“Oh my gosh! It’s Bai!”
“Marlin!”
The two parties bumped into each other right at the entrance of the Military Tattoo shop, immediately shouting in excitement, their faces filled with smiles.
Bai Yujing embraced Marlin and his wife briefly. “This is unbelievable! We’ve met again.”
Although Edinburgh is not large, there are many people in this world. In such a crowd, it is indeed not easy to run into someone again. “Are you here to pick up tickets too?”
“Exactly! Are you? So you have tickets for tonight as well?” Marlin asked immediately.
Bai Yujing nodded with a smile. Lady Mary covered her mouth in delight. “That’s wonderful! We can watch tonight’s show together. Which area is your ticket for?”
Bai Yujing showed them his ticket. Marlin took a look and found that they were in the same area, though not seated together, but not far apart either!
“You also have dinner tickets? We can all go together; it’ll be much more lively!” Marlin suggested eagerly.
Bai Yujing was certainly willing to join his friends for the event; being alone would be too lonely. He immediately replied with excitement, “Of course.”
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