Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1503 1518.

The two climbed up the city wall step by step along the stone steps, and every step they took seemed to be stepping on the dust of history. On the city wall, there was an endless stream of tourists, some taking photos, and some looking at the scenery of the city from afar.

Li Xiao walked and said, "Pengfei, look over there, isn't that the bell tower? Standing on this city wall, it feels like the whole of Xi'an is at our feet."

Huang Pengfei smiled and replied, "That's right, Brother Xiao. The view from the city wall is truly unique. By the way, have you heard of the legend about the city wall? It is said that every night, the neighing of war horses can be heard on the city wall. That is the heroic spirit of the ancient warriors."

Li Xiao was fascinated: "Really? Then we must come and experience it tonight."

They continued to walk along the city wall, enjoying the scenery of the ancient city and feeling the weight of history. The wind on the city wall was a little cool, but it also made people feel comfortable.

Huang Pengfei suddenly stopped and pointed to a small stall not far away and said, "Brother Xiao, there's a stall selling roujiamo over there. Let's go and try it. It's a specialty snack in Xi'an."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Good idea, how can we enjoy a trip without delicious food? Let's go and try it."

The two walked to the stall and ordered two servings of roujiamo. Huang Pengfei couldn't wait to take a bite, and the meaty aroma made him exclaim: "It's so delicious, the roujiamo has a crispy skin and the meat inside is tender and juicy, it's simply a delicacy."

Li Xiao also tasted it and nodded in praise: "It's really good. This trip is really rewarding. Not only did I see beautiful scenery, but I also tasted delicious food."

After eating and drinking, the two continued their walking tour of the city wall. As the sun set, the city wall was stained with a layer of golden light, which made it look more solemn and mysterious. The figures of Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei gradually lengthened on the city wall, and their laughter and conversation echoed on the city wall, adding a touch of vitality to this ancient city wall.

As night fell, the two decided to find a good spot on the city wall and wait for the legendary neighing of war horses. Although they did not hear any unusual sounds, this waiting and anticipation became an unforgettable part of their trip.

After the city wall tour, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei planned their next trip with satisfaction and reluctance. They knew that every trip was a new adventure, and every adventure would bring new stories and memories. The ancient city wall of Xi'an was just the beginning of their story.

"Brother Xiao, this trip is so perfect. Every place has its unique scenery and culture." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.

"Yes, traveling is a journey of exploration and discovery. We not only see beautiful scenery, but also experience different lives." Li Xiao responded.

After spending a romantic night by the Erhai Lake, the two planned their next stop. Li Xiao suggested: "Let's go to Guilin tomorrow to enjoy the mountains and rivers there."

Huang Pengfei responded excitedly: "Great, Guilin's landscape is the best in the world, I have wanted to go and see it for a long time."

The two ended the day's journey in the romantic scenery of Dali and looked forward to the next stop, Guilin.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei arrived in Guilin in the morning light. The city is famous for its unique karst landforms and beautiful mountains and rivers. They stood by the Li River, looking at the rolling green mountains and the clear river water, their hearts full of expectations.

"Brother Xiao, Guilin's landscape is really worthy of its reputation. It's like a moving landscape painting." Huang Pengfei exclaimed, and the camera in his hand kept recording the beautiful scenery in front of him.

"Indeed, the natural scenery here is refreshing." Li Xiao was also immersed in this tranquility.

The two took a bamboo raft and slowly moved along the Li River, admiring the scenery on both sides of the river. The sun shone through the clouds and sprinkled on the river, making the waves sparkle and beautiful.

"Brother Xiao, look at the mountain over there, its shape is so strange." Huang Pengfei pointed to a mountain in the distance, which looked like a reclining Buddha.

"That is Guilin's Elephant Trunk Hill, one of the iconic sights here." Li Xiao explained, and the two decided to get off the shore at Elephant Trunk Hill to admire this magical mountain up close.

At the foot of Elephant Trunk Hill, the two visited the local handicraft market. Huang Pengfei was attracted by a stall selling Guilin landscape paintings: "Brother Xiao, look at these paintings, they are so realistic."

"Guilin's landscape paintings are very famous. It would be a great souvenir to buy one and hang it at home." Li Xiao suggested, and the two selected a landscape painting they liked.

In the afternoon, they came to Yangshuo West Street, a quaint street with a dazzling array of shops and snack stalls. Huang Pengfei tried the local specialty snack, Guilin rice noodles: "This rice noodle is really smooth and tender, and the soup is delicious. It's so satisfying."

"The special snacks of each place have their own unique flavor, and it is a pleasure to taste these delicacies while traveling." Li Xiao also praised these delicacies.

In the evening, the two had dinner at a restaurant by the Li River, with beautiful landscapes outside the window. As night fell, the fishing fires on the river gradually lit up, forming a beautiful night scene.

"Brother Xiao, this trip is really great. Every place has its unique scenery and culture." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.

"Yes, traveling is a journey of exploration and discovery. We not only see beautiful scenery, but also experience different lives." Li Xiao responded.

After spending a quiet night by the Li River, the two planned their next stop. Li Xiao suggested, "Let's go to Zhangjiajie tomorrow to explore the magical landforms there."

Huang Pengfei responded excitedly: "Okay, I've wanted to go to Tianzi Mountain and Yuanjiajie in Zhangjiajie for a long time."

The two ended the day's journey amidst the beautiful landscape of Guilin and were looking forward to their next stop, Zhangjiajie.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei set off on a journey to Zhangjiajie, a city famous for its magnificent mountains and unique landforms. Standing on the observation deck of Tianzi Mountain, they looked at the stone pillars rising from the ground, and were filled with awe.

"Brother Xiao, the mountains in Zhangjiajie are so spectacular, like the magic of nature." Huang Pengfei exclaimed, and the camera in his hand kept capturing the wonders in front of him.

"Yes, the mountains here have different shapes, and each one has its own unique beauty." Li Xiao was also immersed in this spectacular view.

The two walked along the mountain trail, stopping from time to time to admire the mountains of different shapes. Huang Pengfei pointed to a mountain and said, "Brother Xiao, look at that mountain, it looks like an eagle spreading its wings ready to fly."

"Indeed, many of the mountains in Zhangjiajie are named after their shapes, such as the famous 'Eagle Guarding Its Nest'." Li Xiao explained.

In the afternoon, they took the Bailong Elevator, a vertical elevator that can quickly take tourists from the foot of the mountain to the top. Huang Pengfei exclaimed in the elevator: "This elevator is really amazing. It takes us to the top of the mountain in a short time."

"Yes, this is also a major feature of Zhangjiajie, allowing us to appreciate these beautiful scenery more conveniently." Li Xiao responded.

At the top of the mountain, the two visited the natural bridge of Yuanjiajie, a stone bridge formed by natural weathering, spanning between two peaks. Standing on the bridge, Huang Pengfei looked at the abyss under his feet, feeling both thrilled and excited: "Brother Xiao, standing on this bridge, I feel like I'm walking in the clouds."

"Indeed, the scenery here makes people feel out of this world." Li Pengfei was also very shocked. In the evening, the two had dinner at a specialty restaurant in Zhangjiajie and tasted the local Tujia cuisine. While eating, Huang Pengfei said: "This Tujia cuisine is really unique, spicy and fragrant, which makes people have endless aftertaste."

"The special dishes of each place have their own unique charm, and it is a pleasure to taste these delicacies while traveling." Li Xiao also praised these delicacies.

After spending an unforgettable night among the strange peaks and rocks of Zhangjiajie, the two planned their next stop. Li Xiao suggested: "Let's go to Hangzhou tomorrow to enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake there."

Huang Pengfei responded excitedly: "Okay, I've wanted to see the beautiful scenery of West Lake for a long time."

The two ended the day's journey among the strange peaks and rocks of Zhangjiajie and looked forward to the next stop, Hangzhou.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei arrived in Hangzhou, a city famous for its beautiful West Lake and long history and culture. They stood by the West Lake, looking at the sparkling lake and Su Causeway in the distance, their hearts filled with poetry.

"Brother Xiao, this is the legendary West Lake. It's so beautiful that it takes my breath away." Huang Pengfei exclaimed, and the camera in his hand kept recording the beautiful scenery in front of him.

"Yes, the beauty of West Lake has attracted countless men of letters and scholars since ancient times." Li Xiao was also immersed in this poetic sentiment.

The two rented a boat and went boating on the lake, enjoying the ten views of West Lake. Huang Pengfei pointed to the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in the lake and said, "Brother Xiao, look at those three small stone towers, they are really unique."

"That is one of the iconic landscapes of West Lake. On every full-moon night, the moonlight shines through the stone tower and is reflected on the lake, which is a beautiful sight," Li Xiao explained.

In the afternoon, they strolled along the Su Causeway. The willow trees on both sides swayed in the wind, and the lake surface sparkled, making people feel relaxed and happy. Huang Pengfei said with emotion: "Brother Xiao, walking on this Su Causeway, I feel like I am walking into a painting."

"Yes, Su Causeway Spring Dawn is one of the ten scenic spots of West Lake. It has different beauty in spring, summer, autumn and winter." Li Xiao responded.

In the evening, the two sat down in a teahouse by the West Lake, tasting Hangzhou Longjing tea and admiring the beautiful scenery of the West Lake under the sunset. Huang Pengfei said: "Brother Xiao, this Longjing tea is really fragrant, and it is a perfect match with the beautiful scenery of the West Lake."

"Hangzhou's tea culture has a long history, and Longjing tea is world-renowned." Li Xiao also praised the tea.

After spending a poetic night by the West Lake, the two planned their next stop. Li Xiao suggested, "Let's go to Suzhou tomorrow to experience the beauty of the gardens there."

Huang Pengfei responded excitedly: "Okay, I've wanted to visit the gardens in Suzhou for a long time."

The two ended the day's journey in the poetic West Lake in Hangzhou and looked forward to the next stop, Suzhou.

The autumn breeze brought a refreshing coolness, and the streets of BJ were already dyed with a light golden color. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood in Tiananmen Square, looking at the fluttering five-star red flag, and an inexplicable excitement surged in their hearts.

"Xiaoxiao, look at Tiananmen Square, doesn't it feel special?" Huang Pengfei pointed ahead, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Li Xiao nodded and took a deep breath of fresh air. "Yes, every time I come to BJ, I can feel the fusion of history and modernity of this city."

The two strolled along Chang'an Avenue, admiring the ancient buildings and modern skyscrapers on both sides. They decided to go to the Forbidden City first to experience the majesty and mystery of this ancient palace.

Walking into the Forbidden City, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei seemed to have traveled through time and space and returned to that glorious dynasty. They visited the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony, and each of them amazed them.

"Pengfei, look at this dragon throne. It must be very majestic to sit on it." Li Xiao said half-jokingly.

Huang Pengfei responded with a smile, "Of course not, but I would rather see the emperor's harem, haha."

After visiting the Forbidden City, the two came to Wangfujing Snack Street to taste the authentic snacks of BJ. They tried noodles with soybean paste, bean juice, and fried liver, and every bite was full of BJ flavor.

"This soy milk is really hard to describe, Xiaoxiao, have you tasted it?" Huang Pengfei frowned, obviously not used to the unique taste.

Li Xiao smiled and shook his head. "You'll get used to it. This is BJ's tradition. We have to respect it."

As night fell, the two decided to go to Houhai Bar Street to relax. In a small bar, they listened to live folk songs, drank beer, and enjoyed BJ's nightlife.

"Xiaoxiao, where do you think we should go tomorrow?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"I heard that the Great Wall is particularly beautiful in autumn. Let's go there tomorrow," Li Xiao suggested.

"Good idea! I've wanted to climb the Great Wall for a long time." Huang Pengfei responded excitedly.

The two chatted about future travel plans in the bar and left reluctantly late at night.

After a few days of galloping on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei's journey continued westward and they arrived in XJ, a place famous for its magnificent natural scenery and rich ethnic culture.

"Xiaozi, XJ has a vast territory, with deserts, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and the most beautiful Yadan landform in the world." Huang Pengfei introduced while driving.

"XJ, I heard that the grapes and cantaloupes here are particularly sweet, and the songs and dances here are also very unique." Li Xiao said with anticipation.

They first arrived in WLMQ, the capital of XJ, a city where modernization and national culture blend together.

"The Grand Bazaar here is so lively, with a wide variety of goods." Li Xiao exclaimed in the Grand Bazaar.

"Yes, the Grand Bazaar is a major feature of XJ. The handicrafts and delicacies here are very unique." Huang Pengfei nodded in agreement.

They tasted various local snacks in the Grand Bazaar, such as baked buns, pilaf, lamb skewers, etc., and every bite was unforgettable.

"This mutton kebab is so delicious, the meat is fresh and the spices are unique." Li Xiao exclaimed while eating.