Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

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They chatted while breaking the steamed buns. Soon, the steamed buns were ready. They tasted the rich mutton soup and tender mutton, and the steamed buns were soft and delicious.

"Well, this mutton soup with steamed bun is so delicious! It really lives up to its reputation." Li Xiao said with satisfaction.

After eating Pao Mo, they tried Roujiamo and Liangpi. Roujiamo was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and Liangpi was smooth and delicious. Each delicacy left them with an endless aftertaste.

After dinner, they went to a theater and watched a performance with the theme of Tang Dynasty culture. The performance showed the prosperity and cultural charm of the Tang Dynasty through dance, music, acrobatics and other forms. The wonderful performances of the actors made them feel as if they had traveled back to the Tang Dynasty and felt the glory of that era.

"This performance is so wonderful! It gives us a more intuitive understanding of the culture of the Tang Dynasty," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, Xi'an is really a famous historical and cultural city, and every corner here is full of stories," Huang Pengfei replied.

After a few days of sightseeing in Xi'an, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei set off on a new journey. Their China travel journey is still continuing, and they look forward to seeing more beautiful scenery and experiencing more different cultures in the days to come.

Leaving the historic Xi'an, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to the poetic Hangzhou. Hangzhou, a city known as the "paradise on earth", attracts countless tourists with its beautiful West Lake and unique water village style.

The moment they stepped into Hangzhou, they were intoxicated by the warm air and picturesque scenery. Li Xiao took a deep breath and exclaimed, "Pengfei, the air here seems to be poetic." Huang Pengfei looked at the green mountains and clear waters in the distance and smiled and replied, "Yes, I feel relaxed. Let's go to the West Lake to have a look."

They came to the West Lake, where the water was sparkling and willows were swaying on the shore. The beautiful scenery of the West Lake was picturesque, making them feel as if they were in a fairyland. They strolled along the lake, admiring the scenery of the lake and mountains, and stopped from time to time to take pictures.

"Look, the Leifeng Pagoda in the distance is shining brightly in the sun. It's really beautiful." Li Xiao said excitedly, pointing at the Leifeng Pagoda in the distance.

"Well, every scene of West Lake is like a natural painting." Huang Pengfei answered while taking pictures.

They rented a small boat and sailed on the lake. The boatman rowed the boat skillfully and told them the legends and stories of West Lake. The boat moved slowly on the lake, and the breeze blew on their faces, bringing waves of comfort. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei sat quietly on the boat, enjoying this quiet and beautiful time.

"Xiao, this feeling is really great. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, I can feel the beauty of nature here." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.

"Yes, it's really a pleasant place here." Li Xiao replied with a smile.

After touring the West Lake, they came to a Hangzhou restaurant to taste the specialties of Hangzhou. Hangzhou cuisine is known for its light and fresh taste. They ordered a West Lake vinegar fish, a Longjing shrimp and a beggar's chicken.

When the West Lake Vinegar Fish was served, the tender fish meat and rich sweet and sour sauce made people salivate. Li Xiao couldn't wait to taste it and praised it highly: "This fish is so delicious, sweet and sour, and tastes really great."

Huang Pengfei also tasted the Longjing shrimp. The perfect combination of the refreshing tea aroma and the tender shrimp left him with an endless aftertaste: "This Longjing shrimp is really unique and is worthy of being a classic of Hangzhou cuisine."

After dinner, they watched a Yue Opera performance. They were deeply intoxicated by the beautiful singing and delicate performance of Yue Opera. The wonderful performances of the actors vividly presented the stories one by one in front of them.

"Yue Opera is really interesting. Although I don't understand the lyrics, I can feel the strong emotions," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, this is the charm of traditional culture," Huang Pengfei replied.

After the performance, they bought some Hangzhou specialties, such as West Lake Longjing tea, silk products, etc. in nearby shops.

"These specialties are very typical of Hangzhou. When I bring them back to my family and friends, they will definitely like them," Huang Pengfei said happily.

After a few days of sightseeing in Hangzhou, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei set off on their journey to the next attraction with fond memories of the city. They look forward to more surprises and gains in the upcoming trip.

Bidding farewell to the poetic water town of Hangzhou, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to Sanya, a city full of tropical atmosphere. The beautiful scenery of Sanya with blue sea, blue sky, beach and coconut trees made them feel like they had come to a dream world.

As soon as they arrived in Sanya, they felt the blazing sun and warm sea breeze. Li Xiao excitedly took off his coat and shouted, "Pengfei, the weather here is really great! It feels like summer has arrived all of a sudden." Huang Pengfei also smiled and said, "Yes, I can finally enjoy the sunshine and the beach."

They first came to Yalong Bay Beach. The white sand was delicate and soft, like a silver ribbon inlaid on the seashore. The blue sea was endless, and the waves beat against the beach, making pleasant sounds. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei couldn't wait to put on their swimsuits and rushed to the sea. They played in the sea water and felt the embrace of the sea.

"Wow, the sea water is so cool! It feels great to swim in the sea." Li Xiao said with a smile.

"Haha, yes, the beach and sea here are simply paradise." Huang Pengfei replied.

After playing for a long time, they lay on the beach chairs and enjoyed the sun. The coconut trees swayed in the breeze, shielding them from the sun. They drank fresh coconut juice, tasted tropical fruits, and felt the unique charm of Sanya.

"These fruits are so sweet. You can't find such fresh ones anywhere else." Li Xiao said while eating mango.

"Yes, Sanya is really a fruit paradise." Huang Pengfei also agreed.

In the evening, they went to a seafood restaurant to taste Sanya's seafood delicacies. Sanya has a rich variety of seafood, and they ordered a steamed grouper, a salt and pepper mantis shrimp, and a steamed scallop with garlic vermicelli.

When the seafood was served, the delicious taste whetted their appetite. They enjoyed the delicious seafood and felt the food culture of Sanya.

"This grouper is so tender, and the steaming method retains the original flavor of the fish." Li Xiao praised.

"The salt and pepper shrimps are also delicious, with crispy shells and fresh shrimp meat." Huang Pengfei said as he ate. After dinner, they went to watch a bonfire party. Under the reflection of the bonfire, people danced hand in hand, and the atmosphere was very warm. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei also joined the dance team, laughing and dancing with everyone.

"This bonfire party was really fun and made us feel the enthusiasm of the people of Sanya," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, the people here are very hospitable and make people feel very warm," Huang Pengfei replied.

After a few days of sightseeing in Sanya, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were about to set off for the next attraction. With their fond memories of Sanya, they looked forward to having more wonderful experiences in the next trip.

Leaving the tropical Sanya, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to Kunming, where it is spring all year round. Kunming, known as the "Spring City", attracts many tourists with its pleasant climate and rich natural resources.

When they arrived in Kunming, they were amazed by the warm and comfortable climate. Li Xiao took a deep breath and exclaimed: "Pengfei, the air here is so fresh, and the temperature is just right. It really deserves to be called the Spring City." Huang Pengfei also smiled and responded: "Yes, I feel refreshed all of a sudden. Let's go to Dianchi Lake first."

They came to the edge of Dianchi Lake, where the water was emerald green and clear, with many seagulls flying over the lake. The beauty of Dianchi Lake made them feel relaxed and happy, and they strolled along the lake, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains.

"Look, those seagulls are so cute. They are not afraid of people at all." Li Xiao said excitedly, pointing at the seagulls.

"Well, the ecological environment here is really good. We can buy some bread to feed them," said Huang Pengfei.

They bought some bread and fed it to the seagulls. The seagulls flew over one after another, fighting for the food. The scene was very lively. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei looked at the happy seagulls with smiles on their faces.

"It's really fun to interact with these seagulls. I feel like they add a lot of vitality to Dianchi Lake," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, Dianchi Lake is really beautiful and makes people happy," Huang Pengfei replied.

After spending some time at Dianchi Lake, they came to a Yunnan restaurant to taste Yunnan’s specialties. Yunnan cuisine is famous for its unique flavor and rich ingredients, and they ordered a bowl of cross-bridge rice noodles, a steamed chicken, and a wild mushroom hot pot.

When the cross-bridge rice noodles were served, the rich ingredients and the fragrant soup made them salivate. Li Xiao followed the waiter's instructions and first put the meat slices, vegetables and other ingredients into the soup to cook, and then added the rice noodles. He took a bite and praised it highly: "This cross-bridge rice noodles is so delicious, the soup is fresh and delicious, and the rice noodles are smooth and chewy."

Huang Pengfei also tried the steam pot chicken. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the soup was rich and mellow, which made him linger on the taste: "This steam pot chicken is really unique and tastes so delicious."

After dinner, they watched a folk song and dance performance. Yunnan is a multi-ethnic province, and each ethnic group has its own unique culture and art. On the stage, the actors dressed in bright ethnic costumes and performed the Yi torch dance, the Dai peacock dance and other programs. The wonderful performances won applause from the audience.

"These ethnic songs and dances are really wonderful, allowing us to feel the cultural charm of various ethnic groups in Yunnan," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, Yunnan's culture is really rich and colorful," Huang Pengfei replied.

After the performance, they bought some Yunnan specialties, such as Pu'er tea and flower cakes, in a nearby store.

"These specialties are very Yunnan-style. I'll bring them back for my family and friends to try and let them experience the unique flavor here," Huang Pengfei said happily.

After a few days of sightseeing in Kunming, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei's China tour is coming to an end. They look back on every little detail along the way, feeling full of emotion and reluctance. This trip allowed them to appreciate the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland, feel the cultural charm of different regions, and deepen their friendship. They look forward to more opportunities to explore this beautiful world together in the future.

After finishing their trip in Kunming, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to the beautiful coastal city of Qingdao, which is famous for its charming coastal scenery, European-style buildings and rich seafood.

When they set foot on the land of Qingdao, breathing the air with a faint smell of the sea, looking at the blue sky and the endless sea, their hearts were filled with joy. Li Xiao opened his arms excitedly and shouted loudly: "Pengfei, we are in Qingdao! The sea here is so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei also smiled and responded: "Yes, Xiao, it feels full of vitality and romance here."

They first came to the pier, a long bridge that extends into the sea and is one of Qingdao's landmark buildings. They strolled on the pier, and the sea breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness. Under the bridge, the waves beat against the reefs, splashing white waves. Li Xiao leaned on the railing and looked into the distance. The beautiful scenery of the sea and sky made him intoxicated.

"Look, there are so many sailboats over there, so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the sea in the distance.

"Well, Qingdao is really a city full of marine atmosphere." Li Xiao replied.

After getting off the pier, they strolled along the beach. The sand on the beach was fine and soft. They took off their shoes and walked on it barefoot, feeling the warmth and fineness of the sand. Some tourists were playing on the beach, some were building sand castles, some were basking in the sun, and some were picking up shells, creating a joyful atmosphere.

"Wow, the beach here is so comfortable. I don't even want to leave." Li Xiao said with a smile.

"Haha, then let's stay here for a while." Huang Pengfei said happily.

As they walked, they saw some stalls selling seafood snacks. Grilled squid, oysters, starfish and other seafood delicacies exuded an alluring aroma. Li Xiao couldn't help but buy some grilled squid, and after tasting it, he praised it highly: "This squid is so delicious, fragrant and tender." Huang Pengfei also tasted a bite of oysters, and the delicious taste made him linger: "Qingdao's seafood is really well-deserved!"

In the evening, they came to a seafood restaurant to enjoy an authentic Qingdao seafood feast. The restaurant was bustling with people. They ordered a steamed crab, a spicy fried clams, a braised Spanish mackerel and a seafood dumpling soup.

When the steamed crabs were served, the plump crabs exuded an alluring aroma. Li Xiao couldn't wait to pick up a crab, peeled off the crab shell, and revealed the tender crab roe inside. He took a bite and said with satisfaction: "This crab roe is so fragrant, it's simply a delicacy on earth!" Huang Pengfei also ate with relish: "This spicy fried clams is also very tasty, the clam meat is tender and juicy, and the spiciness is just right."

After dinner, they came to May Fourth Square. The square was brightly lit and bustling with people. The iconic "May Wind" sculpture looked particularly spectacular under the lights. They walked in the square, admiring the surrounding night view and feeling the prosperity and vitality of the city.