Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1441 1456.

Li Xiao, an ordinary college student, leads an unremarkable life until, by chance, he embarks on a fantastic journey with two good friends, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu.

It was a sunny weekend, and the three decided to visit the Forbidden City in BJ. The Forbidden City, a palace that has witnessed countless historical changes, has attracted countless tourists with its grandeur and mystery. Li Xiao stood in front of the Meridian Gate, looking at the tall city walls, and an inexplicable excitement surged in his heart.

"Xiaoxiao, look at this Meridian Gate. Doesn't it feel spectacular?" Zhang Yue said excitedly.

Li Xiao nodded, his eyes attracted by the exquisite carvings and colorful glazed tiles, "Yes, every brick and tile here is full of stories."

Huang Xu joked: "Don't just sigh, don't forget to take photos."

The three of them walked and talked, they passed through the Hall of Supreme Harmony and came to the Palace of Heavenly Purity. The architecture here is more exquisite, and every detail reveals the nobility of the royal family. Li Xiao couldn't help but admire: "The carved beams and painted buildings here are really ingenious."

Zhang Yue was more interested in the ancient cultural relics. "Look at these porcelains, calligraphy and paintings. Each one is a priceless treasure."

Huang Xu, on the other hand, was more interested in experience. He suggested, "Let's go to the Imperial Garden. The scenery there must be beautiful."

So, the three of them came to the Imperial Garden. The scenery here really lived up to expectations, with towering ancient trees, clusters of flowers, small bridges and flowing water, pavilions and towers, forming a beautiful picture. Li Xiao couldn't help but take out his mobile phone to record this beautiful moment.

"The scenery here is so beautiful, it feels like walking into a painting." Li Xiao said with emotion.

Zhang Yue is more focused on feelings. "Yes, the environment here makes people feel very peaceful, as if all the troubles have disappeared."

Huang Xu suggested: "Since we are here, why don't we stay here for a while and enjoy the tranquility."

So, the three of them found a quiet place in the imperial garden and sat down, enjoying this rare tranquility and beauty. They talked about their dreams and future, and time seemed to freeze at this moment.

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As the sun began to set, the three reluctantly left the Forbidden City. They decided to continue visiting the nearby Jingshan Park, where they could overlook the entire Forbidden City.

In Jingshan Park, they climbed to the top of the mountain and had a panoramic view of the entire Forbidden City. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the ancient buildings, giving them a golden coat. Li Xiao exclaimed: "This scenery is so shocking. I feel like I am standing in the long river of history."

Zhang Yue said with emotion: "We who stand here may be just a grain of sand in the long river of history, but at this moment, we own the whole world."

Huang Xu was more practical. "Okay, stop sighing. Let's take pictures to capture this moment."

“What a great idea! I heard the Whispering Wall in the Temple of Heaven is amazing,” Zhang Yue said excitedly.

"That's settled then. We'll go to the Temple of Heaven tomorrow." Huang Xu nodded in agreement.

As the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the lake of the Summer Palace, the figures of the three people gradually disappeared. They carried with them the beautiful memories of the Summer Palace and looked forward to tomorrow's trip to the Temple of Heaven.

On the third day, the sun shone through the clouds and shone on the ancient city of Beijing. Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu came to the Temple of Heaven with full expectations. As soon as they entered the park, they were shocked by the magnificent buildings in front of them.

"This is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. It's so spectacular!" Zhang Yue looked up at the magnificent building and marveled at it.

The three stayed in Jingshan Park for a long time, and left reluctantly until it got dark. This day's journey made them feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture and deepened their friendship.

As night fell, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu strolled down the path of Jingshan Park and decided to go to the nearby Nanluoguxiang for dinner. Nanluoguxiang, this ancient alley, has now become a cultural and food gathering place in BJ.

Walking into Nanluoguxiang, they were immediately attracted by the lively atmosphere here. There were shops on both sides of the street, and various snack stalls exuded tempting aromas. Tourists walked through them with satisfied smiles on their faces.

"Wow, there are so many kinds of snacks here. Which one should we start with?" Zhang Yue said as he looked around with anticipation.

Huang Xu suggested: "Why don't we eat while walking and try a little bit from each store, so that we can try all kinds of food."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement, and they first came to a small shop selling noodles with soybean sauce. The owner warmly invited them to sit down, and soon, bowls of steaming and fragrant noodles with soybean sauce were served on the table.

"This fried noodles with soybean paste tastes absolutely amazing. The sauce is rich and the noodles are chewy." Li Xiao praised while eating.

Zhang Yue couldn't help but nod, "Yes, this taste reminds me of the taste of my childhood, I really miss it."

Huang Xu was more focused on the food itself. "Don't just chat, eat quickly, there are many delicious foods waiting for us later."

They continued walking while tasting the food. Soon, they came to a stall selling candied haws. The red haws were strung on bamboo sticks and covered with a layer of shiny sugar coating, which looked very tempting.

"Tanghulu was my favorite when I was a child!" Zhang Yue said excitedly.

Li Xiao couldn't help but buy a bunch. He took a bite and found it had just the right amount of sweet and sour. "This candied haws really brings back my childhood memories."

Huang Xu joked, "You two are really nostalgic, but this candied haws is really good."

After eating and drinking, they decided to rest for a while in a teahouse in Nanluoguxiang. The teahouse was antique, with several ink paintings hanging on the wall and exquisite tea sets on the table.

"The atmosphere here is so good. I feel like I'm completely relaxed." Li Xiao exclaimed.

Zhang Yue suggested: "Why don't we play some board games here and enjoy some leisure time."

Huang Xu nodded in agreement, "Good idea, I brought a deck of playing cards, we can play a few games."

So the three of them played poker in the teahouse, with laughter and conversation coming one after another, and they enjoyed this rare relaxation and happiness.

As the night deepened, the lights in Nanluoguxiang gradually dimmed, and the three of them were ready to end their journey today. On the way back, they discussed what they had seen and heard today and shared their feelings with each other.

"Today was a really fulfilling day. Not only did I visit the Forbidden City, but I also got to taste so many delicious foods," Li Xiao said with emotion.

Zhang Yue also nodded in agreement, "Yes, today's trip has given me a deeper understanding of Chinese culture."

Huang Xu concluded: "The most important thing is that the three of us were able to spend such a wonderful time together." They agreed to explore more places, experience more cultures and have more happiness together next time.

Li Xiao stood on the bustling streets of Beijing, looking at the ancient yet modern city in front of him, his heart filled with excitement. His friends Zhang Yue and Huang Xu stood beside him, all three of them with expectant smiles on their faces.

"Brother Xiao, we are finally here in BJ. This is the place you have always dreamed of!" Zhang Yue said excitedly.

Huang Xu also agreed: "Yes, Brother Xiao, where are we going today?"

Li Xiao looked at them, a sly look flashing in his eyes: "Since we are in BJ, of course we have to go to the Forbidden City. It is a microcosm of Chinese history!"

The three walked eastward along Chang'an Avenue. Along the way, Li Xiao told Zhang Yue and Huang Xu the history and stories of the Forbidden City. Zhang Yue listened with great interest and asked questions from time to time, while Huang Xu made jokes from time to time, and the laughter of the three echoed on Chang'an Avenue.

Finally, they arrived in front of the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City. Li Xiao looked at this magnificent building with a lot of emotion in his heart.

"This is the Forbidden City, it's so spectacular!" Zhang Yue exclaimed.

Huang Xu joked: "Brother Xiao, aren't you from the history department? Tell us the story of the Meridian Gate!"

Li Xiao smiled and began to tell the history of the Meridian Gate. His voice echoed in front of the Meridian Gate, attracting the attention of many tourists. Zhang Yue and Huang Xu listened attentively, and the surrounding tourists cast curious glances at them from time to time.

After visiting the Forbidden City, the three of them came to Tiananmen Square. The square was crowded with people of all colors. Li Xiao pointed at the Monument to the People's Heroes and told Zhang Yue and Huang Xu about its historical significance.

"Brother Xiao, look at the Tiananmen Tower over there, isn't it very imposing?" Zhang Yue said, pointing to the tower in the distance.

Huang Xu smiled and said, "Brother Xiao, should we go to the top of the Tiananmen Gate Tower to take a look?"

Li Xiao nodded, and the three of them walked towards the Tiananmen Tower. Standing on the tower, they overlooked the entire Tiananmen Square and felt the prosperity and vitality of the city.

After visiting Tiananmen Square, the three of them went to Nanluoguxiang, an ancient alley filled with a dazzling array of snacks and handicrafts.

"Brother Xiao, look at that candied haws, so tempting!" Zhang Yue said, pointing to a stall selling candied haws.

Huang Xu said: "Brother Xiao, should we try BJ's noodles?"

Li Xiao smiled and replied: "Of course I have to try it, noodles with soybean paste is a specialty snack in BJ!"

The three of them tasted various snacks in Nanluoguxiang and felt the local customs and culture of BJ. As the sky gradually darkened, they came to Shichahai again. The bars and restaurants by the lake were brightly lit, and the lights were reflected on the lake, which was beautiful.

"Brother Xiao, look at the night view of Shichahai, it's so beautiful!" Zhang Yue exclaimed.

Huang Xu suggested: "Brother Xiao, should we find a bar here and enjoy BJ's nightlife?"

Li Xiao nodded, and the three of them found a bar, sat in the open-air seats by the lake, drank beer, and admired the beautiful scenery of Shichahai.

As the night went on, the three of them reluctantly left Shichahai. They agreed to continue their tour in BJ tomorrow to experience more of the charm of this city.

Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu's BJ journey has just begun, and their story is still going on. What interesting people and things will they encounter in this ancient yet modern city? Let's wait and see.

The next day, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu got up early and prepared to go to the Great Wall. They took the subway to Badaling, the most famous section of the Great Wall.

"Brother Xiao, look at this Great Wall, it's so spectacular!" Zhang Yue exclaimed as he looked at the winding and undulating Great Wall.

Huang Xu said excitedly: "Brother Xiao, shouldn't we climb to the highest point and experience the feeling of 'not being a true man if you haven't climbed the Great Wall'?"

Li Xiao nodded, and the three of them began to climb up the steps of the Great Wall. The steps of the Great Wall were steep and narrow, but the three of them were in high spirits, chatting and laughing along the way.

After climbing to the highest point of the Great Wall, the three stood on the beacon tower and looked out. They saw that the Great Wall was like a giant dragon, winding between the mountains and ridges, majestic and imposing.

"Brother Xiao, look at the scenery, it's so beautiful!" Zhang Yue exclaimed.

Huang Xu said with emotion: "Brother Xiao, we finally became heroes today. This feels great!"

Li Xiao looked into the distance, his heart filled with pride. He recalled his childhood dream, which was to stand on the Great Wall one day and feel the greatness of the Chinese nation.

After coming down from the Great Wall, the three of them came to the Summer Palace, which is a representative of Chinese classical gardens and is known as the "Royal Garden Museum".

"Brother Xiao, look at this Kunming Lake, it's so beautiful!" Zhang Yue exclaimed as he looked at the sparkling Kunming Lake.

Huang Xu pointed to the Longevity Mountain in the distance and said, "Brother Xiao, look at that Longevity Mountain. Isn't it very imposing?"

Li Xiao smiled and replied: "Of course it is imposing. This Wanshou Mountain is the symbol of the royal garden!"

The three of them spent a whole day touring the Summer Palace, admiring the beauty of the classical gardens and feeling the charm of the royal gardens.

In the evening, the three of them came to Houhai in BJ, which is a famous bar street in BJ and also the representative of BJ's nightlife.

"Brother Xiao, look at the night view of Houhai, it's so beautiful!" Zhang Yue exclaimed as he looked at the brightly lit Houhai.

Huang Xu suggested: "Brother Xiao, should we find a bar here and enjoy BJ's nightlife?"

Li Xiao nodded, and the three of them found a bar and sat in the open-air seats by the Houhai Lake, drinking beer and admiring the beautiful scenery of Houhai Lake.

As the night went on, the three of them reluctantly left Houhai. They agreed to continue their tour in BJ tomorrow to experience more of the city's charm.

Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu's BJ journey continues, and their stories continue. What interesting people and things will they encounter in this ancient yet modern city? Let's wait and see.