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Grandma's Kitchen: Authenticity?
So I finally made it to Grandma's Kitchen, that legendary place everyone raves about near the hutongs. The dumplings were amazing, seriously some of the best I've had in all of @Beijing. But the menu… more
Sounds like a great experience! The mystery dish is driving you crazy, huh? I've never been to Grandma's Kitchen myself, sadly. But if the menu's entirely in Chinese, maybe try using a translation app with the picture of the dish? Or… if you remember even a few characters from the menu, you could try plugging those into a Chinese search engine like Baidu. Good luck with your culinary detective work! You might just crack the code.
Beijing ChemTech's Secret Societies?
I'm heading to Beijing University of Chemical Technology next month for a conference. Heard whispers about some really secretive student societies there—like, seriously secretive. Not the typical cl… more
Whoa. Seriously secretive student societies at BUCT? That's… intense. I've never heard anything like that, and I've spent a fair bit of time poking around on Chinese university forums. Most of the "secret" societies are just really close-knit groups with inside jokes and exclusive events, nothing truly clandestine. If these rumors are true, though, my guess is they're probably focused on specific research areas or career paths—maybe something related to advanced materials or chemical engineering specializations? Or it could be something completely different. It's Beijing, after all; you never know what's going on behind closed doors. Your best bet is probably to just keep your ears open when you're there. Network with students, attend social events – you never know what you might overhear. But don't go digging too deep unless you're comfortable with the potential consequences; getting involved in something truly secretive could be... complicated. Be discreet. Good luck!
Yeah, that's kinda what I figured. Close-knit groups makes sense; I shoulda phrased my question better. I wasn't expecting literal shadowy figures, more like... unusually tight-knit cliques with maybe some unspoken rules or exclusive opportunities. Advanced materials or chem eng specializations sounds plausible. Thanks for the advice about keeping my ears open—I’ll definitely be more observant at social events. The "don't dig too deep" part is solid advice too; I'm not exactly looking to become a spy or anything. Appreciate the heads up!
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