Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

They interacted with performers, communicated with local residents, and felt the vitality and enthusiasm of the ancient town at night.

Walking to a square at the end of the street, there is a night light show in the ancient town in progress.The ancient well standing in the center of the square is lit with colorful lights around it, illuminating the whole square.

The music plays, and the lighting and music cooperate to present scenes of exquisite lighting landscapes.Ancient wells, ancient bridges, and ancient streets, each scenic spot is lit by lights, showing different colors and shadows.

Li Xiao and his friends watched the light show quietly, feeling the magic of the light and the beauty of the night.

This night in the ancient town filled Li Xiao and his friends with wonderful memories and experiences.They decided to integrate the feeling and experience of this journey into their online novels, presenting a more colorful and delicious trip to the ancient town for readers.

The story is still going on, let us look forward to Li Xiao's next trip together, and experience his exploration and growth together.Through this online novel, readers can also embark on their own adventure with Li Xiao through imagination and reading, and enjoy the rich and colorful food and the customs of the ancient town.Li Xiao and his friends did not end their trip in the ancient town, they came to a famous night market in the ancient town.

The night market is full of various stalls, brightly lit and buzzing with people.Li Xiao and his friends excitedly shuttled among the bustling crowd, exploring various delicacies and handicrafts.

They came to a booth where the owner was making handmade sugar figurines on the spot.The stall owner quickly stirred and stretched the syrup on the iron plate, forming vivid and lifelike sugar figures.

Li Xiao asked curiously: "How are these sugar figurines made? Can you try it yourself?"

The stall owner said with a friendly smile: "Of course! To make sugar figurines, you need to use raw materials such as brown sugar, peanuts, and black sesame seeds. After a series of stirring, stretching and shaping, you can make sugar figurines of various shapes. , I will teach you some basic operations."

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Li Xiao and his friends excitedly learned from the stall owner, rubbed the syrup, and made small sugar figures with their fingers.Despite their lack of skill, they had a great time.

While making sugar figurines, they chatted with the stall owner about the history and tradition of sugar figurines.The stall owner explained: "Sugar figurines originated in ancient times and are a food that symbolizes auspiciousness and happiness. Its production technology has a long history and has been passed down from generation to generation. Each image of sugar figurines has its specific meaning, such as ducks symbolize happiness, The lion symbolizes courage, etc."

The Li Xiaos carefully observed the sugar figurines they made, and praised their delicacy and cuteness.They decided to incorporate this experience of making sugar figurines into their novel, bringing a little innocence and joy to readers.

In another corner of the night market, Li Xiao and his friends were attracted by the scent of a traditional pastry shop.They walked into the store and found that there were all kinds of exquisite pastries and desserts on display.

The owner warmly greeted them and introduced to them the signature pastry in the shop - Guzhen Crystal Cake.

This crystal cake is transparent and crystal clear, looking like delicate gemstones.Li Xiao and his friends tasted a piece of crystal cake, and felt that the taste was smooth and tender, sweet but not greasy, as if they were in a sweet fairyland.

The owner said with a smile: "The ancient town crystal cake is the signature of our store. It is made of local unique glutinous rice, flowers and fruits and other raw materials. Its production process requires repeated steaming and cooling to maintain the crystal transparency and taste of the pastry. exquisite."

The Li Xiaos became very interested in the production process and taste of crystal cakes, and exchanged food stories and production techniques with the owner.

There are also many other food stalls in the night market, such as fried rice cakes, skewers, candied haws, etc. The aroma of all kinds of food is tangy and mouth-watering.

Li Xiao and his friends tasted delicious food while watching the bustling scene of the night market, enjoying the delicious food and the joyful atmosphere.This ancient town night market has left them fond memories, and it will also become an unforgettable experience in their online novels.

The story continues, and Li Xiao's travels will bring more surprises and touches to readers.He will use his brushstrokes to describe delicious and vibrant night market scenes for readers, making them feel like they are in a lively night market while reading, feeling the temptation of delicious food and the hustle and bustle of human fireworks.Li Xiao and his friends' trip in the ancient town is not yet over. They plan to go to a famous handicraft store nearby to explore the local handicraft culture.

Housed in a beautiful old building, the craft shop is filled with all kinds of exquisite crafts, including ceramics, lacquerware, wood carvings and more.Li Xiao and his friends entered the store with great interest and watched every piece of handicraft intently.

They noticed an exquisite ceramic vase, painted with exquisite designs and colours.Li Xiao asked the owner curiously: "This vase is really beautiful, how is this kind of ceramic made?"

The shop owner kindly replied: "This is a fired ceramic work in our shop, using traditional hand-made techniques. First, select high-quality pottery clay, make a prototype, trim and carve, then apply glaze, and finally put It is fired in a high-temperature kiln. The whole process needs to go through multiple treatments and firings to ensure the quality and beauty of the work.”

Li Xiao and his friends were attracted by the owner's explanation, and they appreciated the exquisiteness and uniqueness of this ceramic vase even more.

In addition to ceramic handicrafts, some exquisite lacquerware is also displayed in the handicraft shop.Li Xiao and his friends were attracted by a lacquer tea tray, the surface of which was painted with exquisite patterns of flowers and birds in bright colors.

The owner explained: "Lacquerware is one of the traditional crafts of the ancient town, and the production process is very complicated and delicate. We select high-quality wood, and go through multiple processes of carving, painting, polishing, etc., and finally make such an exquisite lacquerware work .Lacquerware is not only practical, but also a work of art, showing the exquisite craftsmanship and aesthetic pursuit of the ancient town."

Li Xiao and his friends carefully watched the details and craftsmanship of lacquerware, and experienced the exquisite skills and pursuit of beauty of the craftsmen in the ancient town.

There are also some exquisite woodcarving works in the handicraft store, such as carved screens and ornaments.Each piece of wood carving is carefully carved and polished to reveal the texture of wood and the essence of art.

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Li Xiao and his friends chatted with the owner about the history and skills of woodcarving.The shop owner told them: "Wood carving is one of the traditional crafts of the ancient town. It uses a variety of precious wood for carving. With stable craftsmanship and rich experience, the carving masters carve wood into various vivid and lifelike images, inheriting the ancient town culture and art."

Li Xiao and his friends immersed themselves in the world of handicrafts and experienced the charm of the ancient town's handicraft culture.They decided to integrate the feeling and experience of this handicraft journey into their online novels, presenting a more exciting and diverse trip to the ancient town for readers.

The story continues, and Li Xiao's travels will bring more surprises and touches to readers.He will use his brushwork to describe scenes full of arts and crafts culture for readers, and lead readers to explore the uniqueness of the ancient town.

Next, Li Xiao and his friends decided to go to a traditional handicraft workshop near the ancient town to experience the process of making handicrafts in person.

The workshop is located in an ancient courtyard with a quiet and elegant environment.A skilled craftsman is sitting in front of the workbench, concentrating on hand-making.

Li Xiao and his friends were attracted by the craftsmanship of the craftsman, and approached him cautiously, hoping to witness the birth process of the crafts with their own eyes.

The master craftsman warmly welcomed them and explained in detail: "This is our traditional handicraft workshop. We use various raw materials, such as wood, bamboo, silk, etc., to carry out carving, weaving, embroidery, etc. through traditional manual techniques process to produce a variety of handicrafts.”

Pointing to a log, he said: "For example, this log, we have carefully carved and polished it, and polished it into an exquisite wood carving ornament. Every piece of handicraft is carefully designed and handmade by craftsmen, showing a unique The beauty of art style and craftsmanship."

Li Xiao and his friends watched the master craftsman's operation attentively. They saw the master craftsman gently carving the wood with a sharp knife and carefully polishing every detail.A skilled craftsman transforms an ordinary piece of raw material into a work of art, which is amazing.

Li Xiao decided to try the process of making handicrafts himself.He asked master craftsmen how to use tools and materials, and gradually mastered some basic skills.

He carefully picked up a piece of bamboo, began to peel off the outer layer of leather with a knife, and then carefully carved out lines and patterns.Although the beginner's technique was a little rusty, he was not discouraged, tried again and again, and strived for perfection.

The craftsman encouraged Li Xiao and gave him some tips and suggestions.They exchanged their experiences and ideas in making handicrafts, and shared their creative inspiration with each other.

After some hard work, Li Xiao successfully completed his first handicraft.Although simple, he looked at his work with satisfaction and felt the joy and sense of accomplishment of making handicrafts.

After leaving the handicraft workshop, Li Xiao and his friends continued to stroll in the ancient town with the handicrafts they made by themselves.They integrated this handicraft making experience into their online novels, presenting readers with a more diverse and art-filled tour of the ancient town.

The story continues, and Li Xiao's travels will bring more surprises and touches to readers.He will use his brushwork to describe scenes full of handicraft culture and creation for readers, so that they can appreciate the unique charm and humanistic atmosphere of the ancient town while reading.

Li Xiao and his friends continued their trip in the ancient town. This time they planned to go to a nearby traditional food restaurant to taste local specialties.

The restaurant is located in an old building, and the walls are covered with ancient paintings and calligraphy, creating a strong historical atmosphere.As soon as you enter the restaurant, you will be greeted by bursts of aroma, which will greatly increase your appetite.

They found a comfortable seat and sat down, and the waiter quickly came up and handed them menus.The menu lists a variety of hearty local delicacies, including traditional roast duck, sweet and sour pork ribs, Kung Pao chicken and more.

Li Xiao and his friends ordered several signature dishes one after another, looking forward to tasting these delicious dishes.

After a while, the time to serve finally arrived.Plates of exquisite dishes were served on the table, and the aroma was tangy and mouth-watering.

The first is a famous ancient town roast duck.The roast duck skin is crispy and tender, golden and attractive, and the meat is delicious and juicy.Li Xiao and his friends competed to taste it, and they were intoxicated by the delicious taste on the tip of their tongues.

Then there is a fragrant sweet and sour pork ribs, the pork ribs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the sweet and sour sauce is delicious, and the taste is very refreshing.

There is also Kung Pao Chicken, the chicken is fresh and tender, served with peanuts and crispy peppers, the taste is spicy and fragrant, and it is endless aftertaste.

Li Xiao and his friends enjoyed the food while admiring the decoration and layout of the restaurant.Ancient calligraphy and paintings and historical photos are hung on the walls, and exquisite porcelain and blue and white porcelain tableware are placed in the corners, creating a strong atmosphere of an ancient town.

While tasting the delicacies, they chatted with the owner of the restaurant about the origin and production methods of these delicacies. (end of this chapter)