Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1015 1025. To Tiger Hill
When Li Xiao woke up, the sun was shining on his face through the window, he stretched lightly, got up and washed, went to the window, opened the curtains, and had a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Suzhou gardens in the distance.He excitedly thought of today's itinerary, planning to go to Suzhou Museum and Tiger Hill Scenic Area, and then taste some local delicacies.

After Li Xiao started the live broadcast, a large number of viewers immediately flooded into the live broadcast room.He turned on the microphone and greeted warmly: "Hello everyone! Today I will take you to visit the beautiful scenery of Suzhou. Are you ready?"

The audience kept leaving comments and likes in the live broadcast room, which made Li Xiao feel very gratified.He continued: "Today's itinerary is very fulfilling. We will visit many famous scenic spots, and of course we must not miss the delicious food in Suzhou. If you have any questions or suggestions, you can leave a message in the live broadcast room. I will try my best to answer you."

"Good morning everyone! I'm ready to start today's trip, how about you? Today we will visit some special attractions in Suzhou and explore some humble but delicious snacks together. Are you ready?"

"Good!" The audience replied immediately, and the live broadcast room was full of energy and enthusiasm.

Li Xiao was very relieved, he knew that the audience in his live broadcast room had always supported him very much, and this was also his motivation to move forward.He then asked, "Do you have any attractions or snacks that you are looking forward to?"

"Please recommend!" "I want to see the Humble Administrator's Garden!" "The snacks in Suzhou are delicious, let's see where you take us to try!" The audience responded one after another.

"Okay, let's go to Tiger Hill first, and see if we can meet some interesting snacks on the way." Li Xiao replied.

After speaking, he set off with the audience.On the way, he interacted with the audience from time to time, asking them about their feelings and expectations.At the same time, he did not forget to introduce the scenic spots, history and culture on the road.

When Li Xiao walked into an inconspicuous alley with the audience, he suddenly found a small stall selling a snack he was not familiar with, duck blood vermicelli soup.

Among the many suggestions, a viewer recommended a stall selling duck blood vermicelli soup. Li Xiao asked curiously: "Duck blood vermicelli soup? It sounds very special. Is there anything special about it?" The audience told him, The duck blood vermicelli soup at this stall has an excellent taste. The boss’s secret recipe for cooking the soup is unique, and many locals will line up to eat it.Hearing these words, Li Xiao became even more excited, and he wanted to find out.

So, Li Xiao decided to go to this stall to find out.On the way to the museum, he passed an inconspicuous alley, and suddenly, a seductive aroma wafted over.He raised his head and found that the aroma came from the stall, and he was immediately attracted.Seeing the long queue, Li Xiao curiously joined the queue. While queuing, he shared the legend of this stall with the audience in the live broadcast room.It is said that it took the boss ten years to prepare this soup with the best taste, and there are many local gourmets queuing up to eat it, which is really amazing.

"This one looks very good, do you want to try it?" Li Xiao asked.

"Think!" The audience's reply made Li Xiao very happy.

While waiting, Li Xiao interacted with the audience. He asked the audience what they like to eat and discussed about food.Some viewers shared their favorite delicacies, while others asked about Suzhou's special delicacies.

During this process, Li Xiao not only introduced his taste preferences to the audience, but also recommended some delicacies worth trying to them, which sparked a lively discussion.Some viewers expressed interest in his recommendations, while others expressed their desire to come to Suzhou to have a try.

The owner is an elderly middle-aged woman, smiling, wearing simple but neat overalls, busy with her hands and feet.Li Xiao took a closer look and found that this middle-aged woman is very skilled in craftsmanship, and every link is done in an orderly manner. The duck blood, vermicelli and other materials are neatly cut, which makes people feel hungry open.

Li Xiao asked the owner curiously: "The duck blood vermicelli soup you made is really delicious, can you tell me about the origin and ingredients of this soup?"

The owner smiled and said, "This is a sophisticated craft. After years of exploration, we have developed this duck blood vermicelli soup with the best taste."

The owner cut the duck blood into small pieces and put them in the soup pot to cook.Meanwhile, she boils vermicelli in another pot and puts them in the soup for a while so that the vermicelli can absorb the flavor of the broth.

In addition, there are some secret seasonings, including chili, ginger, garlic, peppercorns, etc. These seasonings can not only enhance the taste of the soup, but also increase people's appetite.

The owner explained with a smile: "This secret recipe was passed down from my grandmother. After years of improvement and innovation, I finally developed the current taste."

Listening to the other party's description, Li Xiao swallowed.

Finally, Li Xiao finally arrived at the stall, and he quickly ordered a bowl of duck blood vermicelli soup.

Looking at the hot soup, Li Xiao felt his throat was a little dry, and the aroma was overflowing, making him salivate.

The owner slowly cuts the cooked duck blood into small pieces, and then adds it to the vermicelli soup, topped with chopped green onion and pepper, and finally drizzled with a spoonful of sesame oil.Watching this process, Li Xiao couldn't help swallowing, wanting to taste this delicacy quickly.

The shopkeeper handed Li Xiao a bowl of hot duck blood vermicelli soup. Li Xiao held the bowl and felt the heat pass through the bowl wall to his palm, which made him feel warm and looked forward to the taste of this bowl of soup even more.

He first scooped up the duck blood and vermicelli in the soup and put it in his mouth. The heat and umami taste hit him directly, which stimulated his taste buds all at once.The duck blood here is very fresh and tender, the vermicelli is springy and delicious, the soup is delicious and rich, and the texture and taste are very good.

"Wow, this taste is really good!" Li Xiao licked his lips and couldn't help but let out an exclamation.

At the same time, he also shared this delicacy with the audience in the live broadcast room, so that they can also taste the delicacy of this legendary delicacy.After hearing Li Xiao's description, many viewers expressed their desire to find out and try this duck blood vermicelli soup.

"It's so delicious, I plan to have another bowl!" Li Xiao raised the bowl again and continued to enjoy the delicacy.

Li Xiao picked up the spoon, carefully scooped up a mouthful of duck blood vermicelli soup, and blew it lightly, letting the heat of the soup warm her cheeks.He looked up at the audience in the live broadcast room, and said excitedly: "Look, everyone, this is the legendary duck blood vermicelli soup!"

He took a sip of the soup slowly, the hot duck blood, the soft vermicelli, and the delicious soup were intertwined in his mouth, triggering a burst of intense taste stimulation.He couldn't help but let out a satisfied "um~" sound, and he didn't forget to share his feelings with the audience in the live broadcast room.

"Wow, this is the best duck blood vermicelli soup I've ever tasted! I can't get enough of this taste!" Li Xiao extended his spoon to the screen while eating, "Look, the soup in this soup The duck blood melts in your mouth, and the vermicelli is cooked just right, not too soft and not too hard, it's a perfect match!"

After hearing this, the fans left messages, "The boss is amazing!", "I really want to eat it!", "I want a bowl too!" and so on.Li Xiao did not forget to remind everyone that there are a lot of people queuing up here, so don't pat the table, don't shout, and have to wait patiently.

"Come here, let me teach you a little trick." Li Xiao put down the spoon and picked up the chopsticks, "Mix the sesame paste and chili sauce here, and add a little vinegar, it will make the taste more rich!" The fans listened, some tried it, and some wondered if there was anything more to this formula.Li Xiao also happily interacted with everyone.

"Hahaha, I think you are drooling! This small stall is really amazing, it is a business card of a city! You must not miss this good place when you come to Suzhou!" After Li Xiao finished speaking, he scooped up Take a sip of the soup, and eat it with your mouth wide open this time, making the fans in the live broadcast room shout "It's so cute!"

The audience in the live broadcast room were also infected by his performance, and they shared their food experiences and feelings in the comment area.Some people said: "It looks so delicious, I will have a bowl next time I go to Suzhou!", and some people joked: "Li Xiao, if you can eat so much, will you get fat?"

Li Xiao couldn't help laughing when he heard this sentence, "Haha, you guessed it right, I eat so much food every day, and my body is really in a fat state all the time. But food is worth paying for, isn't it Is it?" He took a deep sip of the soup, savoring the delicacy slowly.

In this alley, the duck blood vermicelli soup made Li Xiao and the audience in the live broadcast room feel the charm of food together.A simple bowl of noodle soup can actually arouse people's perception of taste buds and love for life.

At this moment, they were all immersed in this delicacy and happiness, and they didn't want to go out of this alley again.

Li Xiao ended his food tour with satisfaction, and then started his cultural tour.He continued to set out for Tiger Hill, which is one of the most famous scenic spots in Suzhou and one of the representatives of Suzhou gardens, with beautiful natural scenery and exquisite garden architecture.

Li Xiao continued to interact with the audience on the road, sharing some of the history and culture of Suzhou, such as the construction history and types of gardens in Suzhou, traditional handicrafts and special snacks in Suzhou, etc.He also shared some interesting historical stories and legends with the audience.

When he arrived at Tiger Hill, Li Xiao was attracted by the greenery and fresh air, and he immediately started his journey of exploration.He walked slowly along the path, admiring the beautiful scenery in the garden all the way.He saw all kinds of exquisite buildings, such as pavilions, buildings, pavilions, bridges, etc., and also saw all kinds of magical landscapes, such as strange stones, rockeries, pools, plants, etc.

When Li Xiao walked into Tiger Hill, he was attracted by the beautiful garden scenery, and immediately forgot the time.After a while, he met some local residents who saw the camera in Li Xiao's hand, took the initiative to talk to him, and introduced the history and culture of Huqiu to him.

One of the residents, a middle-aged woman, walked up to Li Xiao and asked with a smile, "Hello, are you here for tourism? I heard that your accent is a friend from the north. Is this the first time you have come to Suzhou? "

Li Xiao replied with a smile: "Yes, this is my first time in Suzhou, to visit Tiger Hill."

The woman smiled and said, "Then you can't miss the implication of Huqiu garden architecture. For example, the classic element in our Suzhou garden - 'Taihu Stone', it is not only an embellishment of beautiful scenery, but also has a meaning."

Li Xiao asked curiously: "What is the meaning of 'Taihu Stone'?"

The woman explained: "Taihu Stone symbolizes the artistic conception of nature and is one of the indispensable scenic spots in the garden. It reflects the consistent landscape of Suzhou gardens. In ancient times, people regarded Taihu Stone as a spiritual object and believed It can help people soar."

After hearing this, Li Xiao nodded to express her understanding, and asked, "Then how did Tiger Hill come here?"

Another resident said with a smile: "There is a legend in Huqiu Mountain. It is said that a big tiger came here. After the residents drove it away, they built Tiger Hill here. So there is also a legend about Tiger Hill here."

Li Xiao became interested after hearing this, and continued to ask: "What are the scenic spots and stories of Tiger Hill?"

Seeing that Li Xiao was interested, the residents began to introduce the sights and stories of Tiger Hill.An old man pointed to the main peak of Tiger Hill in front of him and said: "This is the core of Tiger Hill, and it is also the reason why Tiger Hill got its name. According to legend, in ancient times, this place used to be a barren mountain and wilderness. The nearby villagers fled in all directions, and only a magical Taoist dared to confront the tiger. After three days and nights of fierce fighting, the Taoist finally killed the tiger, and the mountain was named Tiger Hill."

Another resident also said: "There are also some very famous scenic spots on Tiger Hill, such as Wansong Bookstore, one of the 'Ten Views of Yangzhou', and the Humble Administrator's Garden, known as the 'Oriental No. 1 Garden'. .”

Li Xiao listened fascinated, and then asked: "What are the meanings of these scenic spots and garden buildings?"

A young resident explained: "Wansong Bookstore is a bookstore with the theme of culture and art. There are many famous calligraphy and paintings displayed in it, which means that culture is the root and cultivates people's connotation and self-cultivation. The combination of natural beauty and humanistic beauty, architecture and gardens complement each other, implying the concept of governing the country that "a gentleman cultivates himself and manages his family, so that his country can be governed peacefully."

After listening to the residents' explanations, Li Xiao became more interested in this ancient garden.He looked up at the main peak of Tiger Hill, and made up his mind that he must take a good tour of this magical Tiger Hill garden.

Li Xiao learned many interesting stories and legends during his visit to Huqiu. He shared these interesting things with water friends in the live broadcast room, and asked if there were other attractions worth visiting.Not long after, a water friend told Li Xiao that there was a gourmet restaurant called "Huqiu Impression" nearby, which was said to be a restaurant highly recommended by the locals, mainly selling Su dishes and local snacks.Hearing this news, Li Xiao was very excited, and he decided to try this restaurant.

While walking, Li Xiao interacted with the water friends in the live broadcast room, asking everyone what they knew about Huqiu Impression Restaurant, and shared his unique insights on Su cuisine.After hearing the dishes recommended by the water friends, Li Xiao became even more excited.He walked quickly to the entrance of Huqiu Impression Restaurant and found that the entrance of the restaurant was crowded with people. It seemed that this restaurant was very popular.

(End of this chapter)