Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

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As the night falls in the capital, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu are ready to return home, impressed by the city's grandeur and classical beauty. Their journey is about to end, but their thoughts are as colorful as the scenery along the way.

"This trip is so wonderful. Every city has its own unique charm," Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, we not only saw the beautiful scenery, but also experienced the culture and life of different places." Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu flipped through the photos in his camera. “These photos record our journey, but I think the most beautiful scenery is actually the time we spent together.”

On the way back, the three of them were immersed in their own thoughts. They recalled every bit of their journey, from the prosperity of Guangdong to the romance of Lijiang, from the ancient charm of Xi'an to the grandeur of the capital, and every place left their footprints and laughter.

"This trip taught me a lot and gave me a new perspective on life," said Zhang Yue.

“Me too. I think the biggest gain from traveling is these experiences and memories,” Li Xiao added.

Huang Xu nodded in agreement. "Besides, we also gained friendship and growth. This trip has made our friendship even deeper."

As the car slowly drove out of the capital, they knew that although their bodies were on the way home, their hearts were still on the road. They promised that no matter where they were in the future, they would maintain their curiosity and exploration of the world.

"No matter what the future holds, I hope we can still travel together, see more scenery, and experience more life," Zhang Yue said expectantly.

“Of course, this trip is just the beginning. Our friendship and journey will never end.” Li Xiao said with a smile.

Huang Xu silently made a wish in his heart, hoping that he could use his camera to record more of the beauty of the world in the future.

On their way back, they not only brought back a lot of memories, but also brought back their love for life and their vision for the future. This trip became an unforgettable chapter in their lives.

Months later, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu have returned to their daily lives, but memories of the trip still resonate in their minds. They share their daily lives on social media and occasionally get together to reminisce about the unforgettable journey.

One day, Zhang Yue proposed in the group: "Friends, we haven't seen each other for a while, do you want to find a time to get together again?"

Li Xiao immediately replied: "Good idea! I recently found a very unique restaurant, we can go and try it."

Huang Xu also joined the discussion: "That sounds great. I've also been organizing the photos from that trip recently. We can share them while we eat."

So, on a sunny weekend, the three of them met again in that special restaurant. The restaurant's decoration style was unique, with souvenirs from travels around the world, which was just right for their reunion.

“The decoration here has a travel feel and reminds me of the places we have been to,” said Zhang Yue, looking around.

"Yes, look at these souvenirs, each one represents a story." Li Xiao said with emotion.

Huang Xu took out his laptop and showed the photos of the trip. "Look at these photos. Each one records our laughter."

As they savored the food, they shared stories about their trip, and other guests in the restaurant were attracted by their laughter and looked at them with curiosity and envy.

"This trip taught me to cherish the people and things around me more," said Zhang Yue.

"Yes, I also feel that our lives have become more colorful because of this trip," Li Xiao added.

Huang Xu smiled and said: "Besides, our friendship has become stronger because of this trip."

As lunch ended, the three walked out of the restaurant, the sunlight shining on them, warm and bright.

"I don't know when we will get together again," Zhang Yue said reluctantly.

Li Xiao patted Zhang Yue on the shoulder and said, "No matter when, as long as we want to get together, we can definitely get together."

Huang Xu suggested: "Why don't we make a pact to travel at least once a year to maintain our tradition."

The three of them smiled at each other, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future and cherishment of friendship.

"It's settled, our journey will never end." Zhang Yue said firmly.

"Yes, our friendship and journey are always on the road." Li Xiao and Huang Xu responded in unison.

They waved goodbye in the sunshine, their hearts full of anticipation for the next trip and deep friendship for each other.

Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye. Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu are all busy with their work and life, but they always have an unchanging belief in their hearts - to travel at least once a year. With the arrival of autumn, they began to plan their travel plans for the new year.

"Autumn is a good season for traveling, with cool weather and pleasant scenery." Zhang Yue suggested in the WeChat group.

"I agree. The scenery in autumn is particularly beautiful, with golden fallen leaves and ripe fruits." Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu proposed a specific destination: "I heard that the autumn in XJ is particularly beautiful, with the magnificent Tianshan Mountains and the beautiful Kanas Lake. We can consider going there."

After some discussion, the three decided to make XJ the destination of their new journey. XJ is famous for its vast territory, diverse ethnic cultures and magnificent natural scenery. For them, this will be a brand new adventure.

In the process of preparing for the trip, the three of them divided the work among themselves. Li Xiao was responsible for planning the itinerary and booking accommodation, Zhang Yue was responsible for researching the local food and cultural characteristics, and Huang Xu was responsible for checking and preparing photographic equipment to ensure that the beautiful scenery of XJ could be captured.

On the day of departure, the weather was fine and the three of them gathered at the airport with smiles of anticipation and excitement on their faces.

"XJ, we are here!" Zhang Yue said excitedly.

"During this trip, I must experience the local customs and culture of XJ." Li Xiao was full of anticipation.

Huang Xu had already turned on his camera and started recording their departure moment: "XJ's beautiful scenery, here I come!"

The plane flew through the clouds and headed for the distant XJ. In the next few days, they will explore the magnificent mountains and rivers of XJ, experience the local ethnic culture, and taste authentic food.

During their stay in XJ, they visited the majestic Tianshan Mountains, felt the mystery of Kanas Lake, tasted XJ's mutton skewers and pilaf, visited the local handicraft market, and experienced the enthusiasm and friendliness of the XJ people. "XJ is so beautiful. The natural landscape and ethnic culture here are eye-opening for me." Zhang Yue said with emotion.

“Yes, this trip once again proves how correct our decision to travel at least once a year was,” added Li Xiao.

Huang Xu recorded everything they saw and felt through his camera: "These photos will be another beautiful memory of our friendship and journey."

With the end of the XJ trip, the three returned to their daily lives, but their hearts have been newly nourished and their horizons have become broader. They know that this is just a node in their friendship and journey, and there are more worlds waiting for them to explore in the future.

"Our journey continues. Where will we meet next year?" Zhang Yue asked curiously.

“No matter where we are, as long as the three of us are together, it is the best journey.” Li Xiao said with a smile.

Huang Xu looked into the distance with confidence: "Our friendship and journey are always on the road."

The three of them smiled at each other, their hearts filled with infinite longing for the future journey and deep cherishment for each other.

Time flows like running water, quietly and silently. It has been a long time since Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu's trip to XJ, but their friendship and shared memories are like aged wine, which becomes more fragrant with age. They decided to make a commemorative album of every detail of their travels over the years to commemorate the road they have traveled together.

“This is a great idea. We can organize the photos and stories of every trip.” Zhang Yue suggested in the WeChat group.

"Yes, this way we can look back at it anytime and recall our good times." Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu added: "I have a lot of photos here, I will select some of the most representative ones to put in."

The three of them started making the album right away. They selected photos from their own collections, from the prosperity of Guangdong to the vastness of XJ, each photo was a testimony to their friendship.

"Look at this photo. We were laughing so happily in Lijiang Ancient Town." Zhang Yue said, pointing to a photo.

“This group photo taken under the ancient city wall of Xi’an is also very touching. Our expressions are so natural,” Li Xiao added.

While sorting out the photos, Huang Xu is also selecting some small stories and insights from the trip. "These words will make our commemorative album more rich and meaningful."

After a period of hard work, the commemorative album was finally completed. It is not just a simple photo album, but also the crystallization of their friendship, recording the mountains, rivers, lakes and seas they have traveled through together, and the ups and downs they have experienced together.

"This commemorative album is so precious. Every time I look through it, I can feel the happiness we had at that time," Zhang Yue said with emotion.

"Yes, it is not only a record of our travels, but also a testimony of our friendship," Li Xiao added.

Huang Xu looked at the album fondly, "These photos and stories are the time we experienced together. They are our most precious treasures."

In order to celebrate the completion of the yearbook, the three decided to get together again and hold a small celebration party. They chose a quiet cafe with a warm atmosphere and comfortable environment.

At the celebration, they looked through the yearbook and recalled the good times. Other guests in the cafe were also infected by their emotions and cast envious glances at them.

"Our friendship and journey, like this yearbook, are colorful and worth cherishing," said Zhang Yue.

"That's right. No matter what the future holds, we must maintain this friendship and continue our journey." Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu raised his glass to say, "Cheers to our friendship and our journey!"

The laughter and conversation of the three echoed in the cafe, and their friendship and journey, like this commemorative album, will be forever remembered.
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Chapter 15: The extension of the dream
As the yearbook was completed, the friendship between Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Huang Xu deepened, and their lives became more colorful because of their common dreams and journeys. They began to think about how to pass on this friendship and passion for travel to more people.

“It would be great if our travel stories and experiences could inspire and help others.” Zhang Yue came up with this idea on a sunny afternoon.

“Yes, we can use our experience and resources to help those who have dreams of traveling,” Li Xiao added.

Huang Xu made a specific suggestion: "We can create a travel community to share our travel stories, strategies and experiences so that more people can benefit from it."

The three hit it off and decided to create a travel community called "Dream Extension". They used their spare time to design websites, write content, and organize activities. Slowly, the community began to attract many like-minded friends.

"Look, our community already has so many members. Our efforts have not been in vain." Zhang Yue said excitedly when checking the number of community members.

"Yes, our travel stories and experiences have really helped a lot of people." Li Xiao felt very gratified looking at the enthusiastic discussions and exchanges in the community.

Huang Xu is organizing the travel stories and photos of community members. "These stories and photos are precious treasures of our community."

As the community continued to grow, the trio began to organize offline meetups and travel events to give more people the opportunity to experience the joy of travel firsthand and share their stories and experiences.

"This offline gathering was really great. I was very happy to see everyone getting together because of a common hobby." Zhang Yue said with emotion after the party.

“Our community not only helps others, but also makes our own travel lives more fulfilling,” added Li Xiao.

Huang Xu is thinking about the future: "I believe that our community can influence more people and make travel a bridge connecting people."

As time goes by, the "Dream Extension" travel community has gradually become a well-known travel sharing platform, helping thousands of people realize their travel dreams.

"Our friendship and journey have extended to the lives of more people, which is our greatest achievement," Zhang Yue said proudly.

“Yes, our dreams and passion have been passed on to the world through the community,” Li Xiao responded.

Huang Xu looked into the distance with hope: "Our journey continues, and our community continues to grow. There are still endless possibilities in the future."

The three of them smiled at each other, their hearts filled with longing for the future and persistent pursuit of their dreams.