Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1548 15.
The plane that Li Xiao and Man Yue were on slowly landed at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. When they walked out of the airport, they were greeted by the moist and fresh air of Guilin. Guilin, a city famous for its beautiful mountains and rivers, was about to bring them an unforgettable journey.

"Brother Xiao, look at those mountains, they are really strange, do they look like the ones in the paintings?" Man Yue pointed to the rolling peaks in the distance, her eyes full of surprise.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Yes, the landscapes of Guilin are like ink paintings. Today we are going to the Li River, where the landscapes are even more beautiful and intoxicating."

They took a cruise ship and slowly moved along the Li River. The river water was crystal clear, and the mountains on both sides were reflected on the water, forming a moving landscape painting. The sun shone through the clouds and sprinkled on the river, making the waves sparkle and beautiful.

"Brother Xiao, look at that mountain over there. Does it look like an elephant drinking water?" Man Yue said excitedly, pointing to a uniquely shaped mountain.

Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, that is the famous Elephant Trunk Hill, one of Guilin's iconic attractions."

They continued to move forward, admiring famous scenic spots such as Nine Horses Painting Mountain and Yellow Cloth Reflection along the way, each of which made people linger. The tour guide on the boat introduced the legends and history of each scenic spot in detail, allowing them to have a deeper understanding of this landscape.

"Brother Xiao, look at those fishermen. They use cormorants to catch fish. It's really interesting." Man Yue pointed at the fishermen on the river, her eyes full of curiosity.

Li Xiao smiled and explained: "This is the traditional way of fishing in the Li River. Cormorants are good helpers for fishermen. They can dive into the water to catch fish."

They enjoyed a sumptuous lunch on the boat and tasted Guilin's specialties such as Guilin rice noodles, beer fish, etc. They were full of praise for every dish.

"Brother Xiao, this beer fish is really delicious. The fish meat is tender and the aroma of beer is also unique." Man Yue praised while eating.

Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, Guilin's food is just like the mountains and rivers here, both are gifts from nature."

After lunch, they got off the boat and visited Yangshuo West Street. This exotic street is lined with various handicraft shops, cafes and bars, attracting many tourists.

"Brother Xiao, look at those handicrafts, they are so exquisite. I want to buy some souvenirs." Man Yue stopped in front of a handicraft shop, her eyes full of admiration.

Li Xiao encouraged her: "Of course, traveling is about leaving some souvenirs as memories."

They walked around West Street for a long time. Man Yue picked out some exquisite handicrafts, while Li Xiao bought some local tea as a gift.

As night fell, they admired the night view of Guilin from a viewing platform beside the Li River. The mountains and rivers illuminated by lights added a bit of mystery and romance.

"Brother Xiao, look at this night view, it's so beautiful. I feel like I'm in a dream." Man Yue leaned on the railing, her eyes flashing with a dreamy light.

Li Xiao gently held her hand: "Yes, the night view of Guilin is like a beautiful dream. I hope we can all remember this moment."

They ended the day's journey in the night of Guilin, their hearts filled with nostalgia for the beautiful scenery and anticipation for the next stop.

"Brother Xiao, where are we going next?" Man Yue asked expectantly.

Li Xiao: "Our next stop is a place full of mystery and challenges, where there is one of the most magnificent natural landscapes in the world."

With their attachment to Guilin's landscape and curiosity about the unknown, they embarked on the journey to their next destination, and Guilin's landscape will become an eternal ink painting in their hearts.

A magnificent natural landscape unfolds. Zhangjiajie, a world natural heritage site famous for its unique sandstone peaks and forests, is about to bring them an adventure full of surprises.

"Brother Xiao, look at those mountains, they are really strange, like huge stone pillars." Man Yue pointed to the mountains outside the window that pierced the sky, her eyes full of amazement.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Yes, the mountains in Zhangjiajie are masterpieces of nature. Today we are going to Tianzi Mountain, where the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful."

They took the cable car and slowly ascended to Tianzi Mountain. As the altitude increased, their vision gradually broadened, and those strange peaks and rocks gradually appeared before their eyes, making people marvel at the uncanny workmanship of nature.

"Brother Xiao, look at the mountains over there, do they look like a pair of lovers hugging each other?" Man Yue pointed at a pair of uniquely shaped mountains, with a romantic light flashing in her eyes.

Li Xiao nodded: "Yes, that is the famous 'Couple Rock', one of the iconic attractions in Zhangjiajie."

They walked along the plank road in the mountains, admiring various strange peaks and bottomless canyons along the way. Every step made people feel relaxed and happy, and every place made people linger.

"Brother Xiao, look at those monkeys, they are so cute." Man Yue pointed at a group of monkeys jumping among the woods, her eyes full of love.

Li Xiao smiled and explained: "These are wild macaques in Zhangjiajie. They are frequent visitors here and good friends of tourists."

They had a simple picnic on a viewing platform on Tianzi Mountain. Surrounded by mountains, it felt like being in a huge natural theater, which was refreshing.

"Brother Xiao, look at this scenery, it's so beautiful. I feel like I'm in a painting." Man Yue leaned on the railing, her eyes sparkling with a dreamy light.

Li Xiao gently held her hand: "Yes, the scenery of Zhangjiajie is like a beautiful dream. I hope we can all remember this moment."

After lunch, they went to another major attraction in Zhangjiajie, the Yellow Dragon Cave, where the stalactites such as stalagmites, stone pillars and stone curtains are so varied that it is a feast for the eyes.

"Brother Xiao, look at those stalactites, they are really amazing. How were they formed?" Man Yue asked curiously.

Li Xiao explained: "These stalactites were formed through thousands of years of geological changes and water erosion. Each one is a work of art from nature."

They toured the Huanglong Cave for a long time, and only left reluctantly after the staff inside the cave reminded them.

"Brother Xiao, today's trip was so wonderful. I feel like I have learned a lot of geological knowledge." Man Yue said with emotion.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Yes, that's what traveling is like. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful scenery, but you can also gain knowledge."

They ended the day's journey in the night of Zhangjiajie, their hearts filled with nostalgia for this place of strange peaks and rocks and anticipation for the next stop.

"Brother Xiao, where are we going next?" Man Yue asked expectantly. Li Xiao: "Next, we will go to a place full of cultural atmosphere, where there is one of the oldest cities in China."

With their attachment to the strange peaks and rocks of Zhangjiajie and their yearning for its culture, they embarked on the journey to their next destination. The mountains of Zhangjiajie will become an eternal wonder in their hearts.

As the plane landed at Lijiang Sanyi Airport, Li Xiao and Man Yue set foot on this ancient yet modern land. Lijiang, a city that combines Naxi culture and natural scenery, attracted them with its unique charm.

"Brother Xiao, look at the buildings in the ancient city. They are really unique and different from the places we have been to before." Man Yue pointed at the quaint buildings outside the window, her eyes full of curiosity.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Yes, Lijiang Old Town is a treasure of Naxi culture. Today we are going to the Old Town area, where there is the world's oldest waterwheel and many interesting shops."

They strolled along the stone pavement of the ancient city, with quaint Naxi buildings on both sides, each with its own story. With small bridges, flowing water and willow trees, they seemed to have walked into a vivid painting.

"Brother Xiao, look at the waterwheel over there, it's really old, and it's still turning!" Man Yue pointed to an ancient waterwheel, with a gleam of surprise in her eyes.

Li Xiao nodded: "That is one of the symbols of Lijiang Ancient Town. The waterwheel has witnessed the history and changes of the ancient town."

They continued walking and came to Sifang Street, the center of the ancient city and the busiest place. There were a variety of handicraft shops, cafes and snack stalls, which were dazzling.

"Brother Xiao, look at those handicrafts, they are so exquisite. I want to buy some souvenirs." Man Yue stopped in front of a handicraft shop, her eyes full of admiration.

Li Xiao encouraged her: "Of course, traveling is about leaving some souvenirs as memories."

They strolled around Sifang Street for a long time. Man Yue picked out some exquisite Naxi embroidery and silver jewelry, while Li Xiao bought some local Pu'er tea as a gift.

In the afternoon, they sat down in a small cafe and enjoyed a leisurely afternoon tea time. Soft music played in the cafe, and the beautiful scenery of the ancient city outside the window made people feel happy.

"Brother Xiao, look at the life in this ancient city, it's so leisurely, I don't even want to leave." Man Yue leaned against the window, with a dreamy light in her eyes.

Li Xiao gently held her hand: "Yes, the leisure and beauty of Lijiang make people nostalgic. I hope we can all remember this moment."

They ended the day's journey in the night of Lijiang, their hearts filled with nostalgia for the city and anticipation for the next stop.

"Brother Xiao, where are we going next?" Man Yue asked expectantly.

Li Xiao: "Our next stop is a place full of mystery and challenges, where there is one of the most magnificent natural landscapes in the world."

With their attachment to the ancient city of Lijiang and curiosity about the unknown, they embarked on the journey to their next destination, and the leisurely time in Lijiang will become an eternal memory in their hearts.

As the train crossed the vast Gobi Desert, Li Xiao and Man Yue finally arrived in Dunhuang, an ancient city on the Silk Road, famous for its rich cultural heritage and magnificent natural scenery.

"Brother Xiao, look at those deserts, they are really spectacular. I have only seen them on TV before." Man Yue looked at the endless desert outside the window, her eyes full of excitement.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Yes, the desert in Dunhuang is a wonder of nature. Today we are going to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, where there is an oasis in the desert."

They took a local jeep and crossed the desert to Mingsha Mountain. The car bumped up and down among the sand dunes, and every time it rushed to the top of the sand dune, they felt the collision of speed and passion.

"Brother Xiao, look at those sand dunes, they are really high. Can we climb up them?" Man Yue pointed to the towering sand dunes in front of him, with both expectation and a little worry in his eyes.

Li Xiao patted her shoulder encouragingly: "Of course, desert hiking is a special experience. Let's conquer it together."

They began to climb the dune on foot, the sand under their feet was soft and flowing, and each step required more effort. But when they stood on the top of the dune and overlooked the magnificent scenery of the entire desert, all the fatigue disappeared.

"Brother Xiao, look at the Crescent Lake over there. It really looks like a crescent-shaped lake." Man Yue pointed at the Crescent Lake in the distance, with a gleam of surprise in her eyes.

Li Xiao nodded: "It is a miracle in the desert. No matter how the surrounding desert changes, Crescent Lake always maintains its beauty and mystery."

They rested beside Crescent Lake, admired the oasis in the desert, and felt the tranquility and harmony of the desert. Later, they visited the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, where the murals and sculptures made them marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient art.

"Brother Xiao, look at those murals, they are really beautiful. How did the ancients do them?" Man Yue stopped in front of a mural, her eyes full of admiration.

Li Xiao explained: "These murals were painted by ancient artists using special pigments and techniques, and they record the life and beliefs of the time."

They toured the Mogao Grottoes for a long time and left reluctantly until the sun set. On the way back, they also experienced camel riding in the desert and felt the ancient customs of the Silk Road.

"Brother Xiao, today's trip was so wonderful. I felt like I had traveled through time and space." Man Yue said with emotion.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Yes, Dunhuang's history and culture are fascinating. I hope we can all remember this moment."

They ended the day's journey in the night of Dunhuang, their hearts filled with nostalgia for the city and anticipation for the next stop.

"Brother Xiao, where are we going next?" Man Yue asked expectantly.

Li Xiao: "Next stop, we will go to a place full of modern atmosphere, where there is one of the most prosperous cities in China."

With their nostalgia for the Dunhuang desert adventure and their yearning for the modern city, they embarked on the journey to their next destination. The Dunhuang desert and Mogao Grottoes will become eternal memories in their hearts.

As the plane landed at Pudong International Airport, Li Xiao and Man Yue set foot on the Oriental Pearl - Shanghai. This modern metropolis is famous for its unique charm and prosperous night scene.

"Brother Xiao, look at those skyscrapers, they are so tall, as if they are going to touch the sky." Man Yue looked at the Lujiazui Financial District outside the window, her eyes full of amazement.

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Yes, Shanghai is China's economic center, and the buildings here represent the rapid development of modern China. Today we are going to the Bund, where we can enjoy the most beautiful night view of Shanghai."