Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

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Li Xiao walked quietly on the road paved with bluestones, admiring the temple architecture and the surrounding scenery.His friends were also lost in thought, as if deeply attracted by this peaceful land.

They walked to an ancient temple. The eaves of the temple were carved with exquisite wood carvings, and the interior of the temple exuded the aroma of sandalwood.A monk is chanting sutras with a melodious and beautiful voice.

Li Xiao and his friends knelt down gently, put their hands together and prayed silently.At this moment, they felt inner peace and tranquility.

After leaving the temple, they came to an ancient handicraft market.The market is filled with a variety of handicrafts, including wood carvings, porcelain, silk and more.Li Xiao was deeply attracted by a beautiful embroidery work. He asked the seller about his techniques and stories about making these works of art.

The seller replied with a smile: "These embroidery works are all handmade by the women in our village, who put their own efforts and emotions into them. This embroidery was created by a woman based on the scenery and traditional stories of our village, and every The needles are made with care.”

Li Xiao deeply understood the value of these handicrafts, and he recorded this conversation in his novel to spread the word about the handicrafts of these villages.

Finally, they came to a local food stall and tasted some delicious snacks.There are all kinds of delicacies on the food stalls, from fried chicken wings to sweet and sour pork ribs, everything is mouth-watering.

Li Xiao tasted every snack carefully. He wrote: "The fried chicken wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Wrapped in crispy fried coating, every bite is full of happiness. The sweet and sour pork ribs are a sweet and sour delicacy. , the pork ribs are tender and the sauce is rich. The most impressive thing is the steaming bowl of stew, which contains a variety of seafood and vegetables, refreshing and delicious.”

The owner of the food stall chatted with them enthusiastically and shared the cooking methods and local ingredients of these delicacies.Li Xiao felt the integration of food and culture, and he wrote this experience into his novel, showing readers the diversity and richness of food.

Li Xiao and his friends spent a wonderful time in this ancient place and left precious memories.They continue their travels, looking forward to exploring their next destination and discovering more food and culture.

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The journey of Li Xiao and his friends continues, and their next destination is a dreamy lakeside town called Youran Water Village.This small town is located on the shore of the lake, surrounded by turquoise water and green mountains, like a picture scroll.

When they arrived at the town, they were impressed by the beautiful scenery.The breeze ripples on the lake, reflecting the ancient buildings and colorful boats on the lakeside.The town's streets are narrow and stone-paved, lined with ancient buildings and covered with vines on the walls.

They strolled through the town, enjoying the peace and quiet.On the lakeside, there was a small restaurant that attracted their attention.The exterior walls of the restaurant are covered with a variety of fishing nets and fishing gear, creating a strong fishing village atmosphere.

Li Xiao sat down with his friends and ordered a local Huxian menu.Their first course was a plate of fresh lake fish, which was tender and delicious.What came next was a bowl of fragrant fish soup, which contained a variety of seafood and vegetables. It was light and delicious.

Li Xiao described: "The meat of the lake fish is delicious, and the fish soup is refreshing and layered, which makes people feel the freshness and tranquility of the lakeside. The ingredients here are all caught locally, maintaining the freshest taste."

The restaurant proprietress came over and happily chatted with them.Li Xiao asked curiously: "Is there anything special about the lake here?"

The landlady replied with a smile: "The water quality of this lake is very pure, so the fish produced in the lake are particularly delicious. We go to the lake every morning to catch fresh fish and seafood to ensure the freshness and deliciousness of the ingredients. And the secret of fish soup Our special clear soup base uses a variety of herbs and spices to make the soup more delicious."

After listening to the boss lady's introduction, Li Xiao appreciated the lake delicacies here even more. He recorded this conversation in the novel to show readers the uniqueness of the lakeside delicacies.

While roaming around the leisurely water town, Li Xiao and his friends also visited a traditional fisherman family and learned about their life and fishing skills.They found that the fishermen used ancient fishing gear and methods and maintained their respect and dependence on nature.

Deeply impressed by the town's beautiful scenery and delicious food, Li Xiao and her friends continued their journey, looking forward to exploring the next destination and discovering more culture and food.This journey not only enriched their backpacks, but also enriched their hearts.

The journey of Li Xiao and his friends continues, and the next stop is an ancient mountain village called Cuifeng Villa.The village is located on top of a mountain range, surrounded by dense forests and clear streams.Along the way, they passed through lush forests and finally arrived at this secluded and peaceful place.

The buildings in the village are all old wooden houses hanging on the hillside, as if they are part of nature.The air here is fresh and the mountain spring water flows, making people feel a sense of integration with nature.

In a small restaurant in the villa, Li Xiao and his friends tasted a special dish called Shanzhen Matsutake Chicken Stew.The dish was delicious, with the strong aroma of matsutake mushrooms that complemented the tender chicken.Li Xiao wrote about his feelings: "The aroma of this mountain delicacy and matsutake chicken stew is astonishing, and every bite is full of happiness. The aroma of matsutake and the tenderness of the chicken are perfectly combined, making people have endless aftertaste."

He curiously asked the restaurant owner: "How are the matsutake mushrooms picked for this dish?"

The boss explained with a smile: "Matsutake mushrooms are a specialty of our villa. Every autumn, many matsutake mushrooms will grow in the pine forest. Our villagers will search carefully and dig them out gently with our hands to ensure that the roots of the matsutake mushrooms are not damaged. Then we will use the matsutake mushrooms To make a variety of delicious dishes, such as chicken stew, soup, etc.”

Li Xiao was very interested in the food culture here. He also recorded this conversation in his novel, presenting the uniqueness of this dish to readers.

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In addition to delicious food, Cuifeng Villa also has breathtaking natural scenery.Li Xiao and her friends hiked to a nearby peak, overlooking the magnificent mountains and green forests.They walked along the stream, admiring the clear water and marvelous stones.In the villa, they also visited an ancient handicraft workshop, where craftsmen were making exquisite wood carvings.Each piece of wood carving is carved with care, showing the love for nature and life.

Li Xiao and her friends spent an unforgettable time at Cuifeng Villa. They felt the beauty of nature and the unique culture of the mountain villa.They continue their travels, looking forward to exploring their next destination and discovering more food and culture.This journey not only enriched their backpacks, but also enriched their hearts.

Of course, let's continue the journey.

The next stop for Li Xiao and his friends came to a mysterious valley called Youlin Secret Realm.This valley is located on the top of a mountain and is surrounded by dense trees and waterfalls, making it feel like you have entered a fairyland.

They walked through the forest and followed a clear stream to a hidden waterfall.This waterfall flows down from the high mountain cliff, and the water drops splash, forming a moist green.The friends excitedly took off their shoes and stepped into the shallow pool next to the waterfall, enjoying the cool water.

Li Xiao leaned against the big rock, feeling the fresh air and sound brought by the waterfall.He wrote about his feelings: "This secret forest is true to its name, full of mystery and tranquility. The water drops of the waterfall seem to be the notes of the elves, bringing tranquility and relaxation."

In the valley, they met a local tour guide, a young man who loved nature. He led them deep into the secret realm of the valley and shared many natural stories and knowledge.

The tour guide told them: "This valley is a unique ecosystem with many rare plants and animals. We must protect this natural beauty so that future generations can appreciate it."

Li Xiao nodded with deep feeling. He also recorded the tour guide's words in the novel, calling on readers to cherish the beauty of nature.

In the valley, they also tasted some local specialties, such as wild vegetable salad and mountain mushroom stew.These delicacies are all picked from wild plants and fresh mountain ingredients near the valley, and have a unique taste.

Li Xiao described: "The wild vegetable salad is fresh and refreshing, and every piece of wild vegetables is full of natural flavor. The mountain mushroom stew is a rich stew with fresh and tender meat, paired with the aroma of mountain mushrooms, which is endlessly memorable."

The owner of the restaurant explained the production process of these delicacies and the source of local ingredients. Li Xiao once again felt the close connection between food and nature. He also recorded this conversation in the novel, presenting the uniqueness of these delicacies to readers. place.

During their adventure in the secret realm of Youlin, Li Xiao and his friends felt the magic and beauty of nature.They continue their travels, looking forward to exploring their next destination and discovering more nature and culture.This journey made them appreciate the beauty and preciousness of nature even more.

The journey of Li Xiao and his friends continued, and they came to a small fishing village on the coast called Haifeng Village.The village is located on a wide beach, surrounded by the blue sea, and the white sand on the beach reflects the bright sunshine.

A fresh sea breeze blew, bringing with it the salty smell of the sea.Li Xiao and his friends walked along the beach in the breeze, feeling the waves crashing at their feet.They even stepped into the waves, laughing and enjoying the embrace of the ocean.

Li Xiao wrote about his feelings: "The beach in Haifeng Village is like a huge sapphire, and its beauty is intoxicating. The waves of the sea seem to be telling their own stories, and I seem to hear the heartbeat of nature."

In the village, they sampled some local seafood delicacies, such as fresh seafood platters and grilled sea bass.These delicacies are all caught from the sea that morning, fresh and delicious.

Li Xiao described: "This seafood platter is filled with a variety of seafood, including shrimps, crabs, mussels, etc., each of which is extremely delicious. Grilled sea bass is a light and tender dish with delicious fish meat. , grilled to perfection.”

The owner of the restaurant is a kind fisherman. He and Li Xiao chatted a lot about seafood.Li Xiao asked curiously: "What is the process of catching these seafood?"

The boss explained enthusiastically: "We go out to sea every morning and use fishing nets and fishing gear to catch seafood. These seafood are all fresh because we only catch them when needed to keep them delicious. The sea in our village is full of all kinds of seafood resources, so we are lucky enough to be able to taste such delicious food.”

After listening to the boss's explanation, Li Xiao gained a deeper understanding of the seafood production and fishing process. He also recorded this conversation in the novel, presenting readers with the stories behind these delicacies.

On the beach of Haifeng Village, they also participated in a fishermen's fishing activity and experienced the traditional fishermen's life.This experience made them appreciate the value of the ocean and fishing village culture even more.

Li Xiao and his friends spent an unforgettable time in Haifeng Village. They felt the romance and beauty of the sea.They continue their travels, looking forward to exploring their next destination and discovering more nature and culture.This journey not only enriched their backpacks, but also enriched their hearts.

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The journey of Li Xiao and his friends then went to an ancient village located deep in the valley, called Yougu Ancient Village.The village is hidden in an alpine canyon, surrounded by steep mountain walls, with only one path leading here.Along the way, they need to pass through dense forests and clear streams to reach this mysterious village.

(End of this chapter)