Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1098 1109. Lion Garden

Li Xiao and a few friends decided to go to Suzhou together to explore the city full of history and culture.Among them, they were very interested in the famous garden of the Lion Forest, so they set off early in the morning.

When they arrived at the Lion Forest, a fresh fragrance of flowers greeted them, as if they were in a sea of ​​flowers.Li Xiao looked around, and saw all kinds of exquisite rockeries, flowers, plants and trees arranged in a patchwork order in the garden, just like a beautiful landscape painting.They strolled along the winding path, admiring the scenery in the garden.

"It's so beautiful here!" Li Xiao said excitedly.

"Yes, every scenery is unforgettable. The Lion Forest really lives up to its reputation!" Friends praised.

They continued to explore further, and came to an elegant pavilion.All kinds of flowers are planted around the pavilion. When a breeze blows, the petals fall gently, which is picturesque.

"I heard that there is an interesting story about this pavilion, do you want to hear it?" Li Xiao asked.

"Of course! We all like to hear stories, especially those related to this beautiful place." The friends replied enthusiastically.

Li Xiao smiled and began to tell the story: "It is said that a long time ago, in the center of this garden, there was a huge lion carved from jade. This lion is the guardian of the garden, and it can protect the entire garden from evil forces. However, one day, a greedy man wanted to steal the lion away, hoping to obtain its mysterious power. However, the moment he touched the lion, the whole garden fell into chaos, and the lion became alive , making a deafening roar. Finally, the greedy man was frightened out of his wits by the lion, and fled the garden, while the lion returned to his original place."

After listening to the story, my friends were full of curiosity and imagination.They all surrounded the pavilion, carefully observing the surrounding scenery, trying to find clues or relics related to the story.

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"Maybe we can find traces of that lion, or other hints?" Li Xiao suggested enthusiastically.

Everyone began to look around. They carefully observed every rockery, every flower and plant, and even searched every corner of the pavilion, hoping to find something.

"Hey, look!" suddenly exclaimed a friend, pointing to a writing carved in a stone.

Everyone gathered in a hurry, only to see that the handwriting was slightly blurred, but vaguely legible.Li Xiao stroked the handwriting gently with her hand, frowning slightly.

"These characters seem to be ancient characters, but some characters have been eroded by the years and cannot be seen clearly. However, from what I can see, it seems that there are words such as lions and guardians. Is this Is there a clue related to the story we heard?" Li Xiao guessed.

Other friends also gathered around, carefully observing the handwriting, trying to piece together the complete meaning.

“Maybe we can ask the lion guardian in the story to guide us and lead us to find more clues and secrets.” A friend suggested.

Everyone was very interested in this idea, and they decided to continue exploring in the Lion Forest, looking forward to more discoveries and surprises.

They walked into the depths of the garden, passed through a quiet bamboo forest, and came to an old stone bridge.There is a small stream flowing under the bridge. The stream is crystal clear, as if revealing a mysterious power.

"This stone bridge also seems to have a story, do you want to hear its legend?" Li Xiao asked with a smile.

All the friends nodded in agreement. They sat around the stone bridge, ready to listen to another wonderful story.

Li Xiao looked at the expectant expressions of his friends, and gently began to tell the legend of Shiqiao.

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"A long time ago, there was a touching love story on this stone bridge. The protagonists of the story were a young couple who loved each other deeply, but fate played a cruel trick on them. They came from two different families , were forced to separate and could not be together. However, they vowed to wait for each other until one day they could see each other again. Therefore, they carved a mark on the pillars on this stone bridge every day as evidence and promise of waiting for each other .”

Li Xiao's voice echoed in the sound of the stream under the bridge, and the friends were immersed in his story, imagining that tragic and romantic love.

"As time passed, their marks became more and more, and the stone pillars on the bridge were almost filled. However, they never waited for the long-awaited moment. Finally, when they were old, their souls They met on this stone bridge and never separated again. Their love was forever engraved in history by this bridge and became an eternal legend." After Li Xiao finished telling the story, she stared quietly at the bridge stone pillars.

The friends fell into deep thinking. They felt the romance and sadness of this love story, and also appreciated the endless emotions carried by the stone bridge.

Gradually, they began to leave their marks on the stone pillars on the bridge. Different symbols and handwriting were intertwined, symbolizing the friendship between them and the commemoration of the beautiful legend.

"This stone bridge really entrusts the hopes and emotions of countless people. Let's also leave some memories, and let our friendship and this journey be remembered here forever." Li Xiao suggested.

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The friends readily agreed, they found the right place, carved their own marks on the stone bridge, and became part of this wonderful legend.

After this wonderful moment, they continued to visit the Lion Forest, savoring the unique scenery and atmosphere in the garden. In the garden, Li Xiao and his friends came to a quiet lakeside.The lake is as green as jade, reflecting the surrounding rockeries and trees, like a beautiful picture scroll.They found a comfortable place to sit down, enjoying the tranquility of the rippling lake water.

Suddenly, a garden guide in ancient costume came up to them and greeted them with a smile.

"Welcome to the Lion Forest, gentlemen and ladies, I am Xiaoyu, the garden guide. You look very happy on this lakeside, may I have any questions for you?"

Li Xiao and his friends exchanged glances, and excitedly decided to ask the tour guide Xiaoyu for some knowledge about the Lion Forest and food.

"Sister Xiaoyu, we are very interested in the food here. Can you introduce us to some special food in Lion Forest?" Li Xiao asked enthusiastically.

Sister Xiaoyu nodded with a smile and began to introduce them.

"There is a restaurant with a long history near the Lion Forest, named 'Huxin Pavilion'. There are many specialties of the Lion Forest, the most famous of which is the local traditional dim sum in Suzhou, such as Yangchun noodles, crab powder Xiaolongbao, puff pastry Duck, etc. These delicacies have a long history of production and are delicious, which is the best choice to taste the traditional taste of Suzhou. If you want to taste these delicacies, I can take you to the Huxin Pavilion and let you experience it for yourself.”

Friends listened with gusto and expressed their willingness to go to Huxin Pavilion to taste local delicacies.So, they followed the tour guide Xiaoyu, walked through the winding path by the lake, and came to the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

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There is an old wooden sign in front of the door of the Huxin Pavilion, on which are written "Huxin Pavilion" in three big characters.The shopkeeper at the door greeted them warmly.

"Welcome to Huxin Pavilion! I am the owner, Chef Wang. I heard that you are very interested in our food. Are you here to taste the special taste of Suzhou?"

Li Xiao and his friends nodded and smiled, indicating that they were here to taste delicious food. Chef Wang enthusiastically led Li Xiao and his friends into the dining area of ​​Huxin Pavilion.The decoration of the entire restaurant is simple and elegant, and the walls are covered with ancient paintings and Suzhou traditional handicrafts, creating a strong cultural atmosphere.

After they sat down, Chef Wang personally served them exquisite delicacies one after another.First came a bowl of fragrant Yangchun noodles. The delicate noodles are paired with a delicious soup base, which is mouth-watering.

"The characteristic of this bowl of Yangchun noodles lies in the soup base. We use the pine fish, a specialty of Suzhou, with fresh shrimp, lean meat and various spices to cook a pot of mellow and delicious soup. Please try it and see See if it suits your taste." Chef Wang explained enthusiastically.

The friends took a sip carefully and were immediately overwhelmed by the delicious aroma.The noodles are strong and the soup base is delicious. Every bite makes people feel the unique charm of traditional Suzhou cuisine.

Next came a basket of crabmeat dumplings with paper-thin skin and tender, juicy fillings.Each Xiaolongbao is small and exquisite, and looks mouth-watering.

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“The fillings of these steamed buns are made of fresh crab powder and selected pork. The production process is cumbersome, but the taste is excellent. Please taste it and feel the rich crab aroma and tender taste.” Chef Wang introduced patiently.

The friends took a bite carefully, the aroma of crab came out, and the delicate taste spread in the mouth, which was intoxicating.Everyone couldn't help admiring, full of praise for Chef Wang's craftsmanship.

Along with noodles and steamed buns, Chef Wang also served them a plate of crispy duck.The tender and juicy duck meat is exposed under the crispy skin, and the tempting aroma permeates the entire restaurant.

"The production process of this crispy duck is very unique. We" The production process of this crispy duck is very unique. We first use fresh duck meat, which is specially seasoned and marinated to make it delicious.Then, we adopt the traditional charcoal grilling method, hanging the duck meat over the charcoal fire and roasting slowly, so that the skin becomes golden and crispy, but the inside maintains a fresh and tender taste. "

Chef Wang brought a crispy duck in front of Li Xiao and his friends. The duck skin was golden and attractive, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.They couldn't help swallowing.

"Please enjoy this crispy duck dish to your heart's content. Under the crispy skin is the tender and juicy duck meat. Every bite will bring you a different taste." Chef Wang said with a smile. ·············

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The friends couldn't wait to taste the crispy duck. The deliciousness of the duck meat and the crispy skin complemented each other, making them intoxicated.They lightly touched the duck skin with the tip of their tongues, making a crunchy sound, feeling the rich taste of the duck meat blooming in their mouths.

At the Huxin Pavilion, Li Xiao and his friends not only tasted the delicious traditional Suzhou cuisine, but also had a lively discussion about the cuisine with Chef Wang.Chef Wang shared many anecdotes and stories about ingredient selection, cooking techniques, and Suzhou specialties.

They talked freely about the charm of food, listened to Chef Wang's experience and opinions, and at the same time exchanged their food preferences and cooking experience with each other.This exchange with Chef Wang not only enriched their understanding of food, but also added a deep friendship and common memory of food.

After tasting the perfect food, they walked around the Lake Pavilion and enjoyed the scenery of the Lion Forest.The lake is slightly billowing, the trees are shady, and the building of the lake pavilion is shining with bluestone in the sun.They got together, exchanged bits and pieces of the journey, laughter and cheers echoed in the
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