Sent it your way!

That's why I wouldn't even dare look for a job in that area. I had an interview there once and had to head back right at rush hour.

I just feel like there are too many places offering similar things. For example, there's a dessert shop (Tong Sui) every few steps, but it's hard to tell what makes each one unique. It's like there are tons of choices, but none really stand out. Without someone familiar to guide you, you end up not wanting to try any of them.

I haven't managed to go for yum cha at all this entire New Year holiday!!!! So infuriating!

See one, report one.

Try a hot Americano.

Besides, I suspect this shop uses shills! You know, like those street chess games where they have a few people in the crowd hyping things up. When I first passed by this stall, I saw a middle-aged woman picking out fish maw. After I went into the market, wandered around for a good 20 minutes or so, and came back to this stall, she was still there! Still holding the same three or four pieces of fish maw. But, right when I started to make my selection, she suddenly sprang into action. She stopped fussing over her choices, declared she'd take two jin (about a kilogram), and then just stood there without paying, seemingly waiting for me to complete my purchase first. What followed was the argument I described earlier... (Sigh, just documenting things on Xiaohongshu sometimes.)

Yes, I can totally relate. In the office, it's often the Cantonese speakers who form their own little groups, and there are many things they just implicitly understand among themselves.

People from Shanghai really aren't suited for farmhouse restaurants; they should just stick to Michelin.

I'm from the Bordered Blue Banner.

This smiley face is so cute!

Most don't wear makeup. Otherwise, what miracle product do you think could possibly withstand 40°C (104°F) outdoors?

I stayed at a guesthouse. The photos looked amazing, but when I got there... well, it wasn't quite the same. Plus, they wouldn't let the cleaning staff come in midway, and there were those 'Guangdong specialty' cockroaches... So, I wouldn't recommend it. I think it's better to find a larger hotel, preferably near a subway station for convenience.

That's just how it is.

Loved it! Would definitely go again.