The typhoon had just settled, and the heat immediately intensified.

Beneath the scorching sun, Laomendong was bustling with crowds, full of life and vigor. In contrast, the once-unparalleled Xiaoxihu today appears to be a faded internet sensation, with very few visitors.

Amidst the rising heat, Fuzimiao’s Hanfu photography tours remain popular. With flowing robes and wide sashes, the princesses look ethereal, unafraid of sweating profusely beneath their garments, only fearing a cold silence within their social circle.

Only by turning into the depths of the old city’s south area, can one find the plain, unadorned simple charm of everyday life.