Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

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"Du Fu's life was really rough, but his poems have been passed down through the ages, leaving behind precious spiritual wealth for future generations," Huang Pengfei sighed.

"Yes, this is the power of literature. We should also learn more, maybe we can write something meaningful in the future." Li Xiao said with a smile.

After visiting Du Fu Thatched Cottage, it was already noon, so they decided to try the most famous food in Chengdu - hot pot.

They found a very popular hot pot restaurant, and as soon as they entered the door, they were attracted by the rich aroma of hot pot. The restaurant was full of people and very lively.

They ordered a shabu-shabu hotpot, with a spicy hotpot on one side and a clear soup on the other. Soon, various ingredients were served, including tripe, duck intestines, beef, vegetables, and so on.

"Wow, it looks so appetizing! I can't wait." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

They put the tripe into the spicy hot pot base, and after tossing it up and down, the tripe becomes crispy and delicious. Then dip it in a special sauce, the taste is simply amazing.

"Well, it's delicious! This spicy hotpot is really satisfying." Li Xiao said as he ate. His mouth turned red from the spiciness, but he still couldn't stop.

They ate hot pot and chatted, enjoying the leisure time. In Chengdu, eating hot pot is not only a food experience, but also a way of socializing. People share the bits and pieces of life at the hot pot table and feel each other's enthusiasm.

After eating hot pot, they took a walk on the street to help digestion. The streets of Chengdu are full of life, and there are many fruit stalls on the roadside. The fruits are fresh and cheap.

They bought some fruit and ate them while walking. As they walked, they saw a square where many people were dancing.

"Let's go and take a look and experience the leisure life of Chengdu people," said Huang Pengfei.

They came to the square and joined the crowd. Although their dancing steps were not very skillful, they still danced to the rhythm of the music with happy smiles on their faces.

During the few days in Chengdu, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei fully felt the leisure and charm of the city's food. They tasted a variety of food, visited many historical and cultural attractions, and experienced the lifestyle of Chengdu people. Everything here made them linger.

“Chengdu is really a city where people don’t want to leave once they come here.” Li Xiao said with emotion.

"Yes, we will come again next time if we have the chance," said Huang Pengfei.

With full of memories and reluctance, they are ready to go to the next destination and continue their journey to Xiaguo. They believe that there will be more wonderful things waiting for them in the future journey... Continue to Chapter 4: Xi'an's ancient capital journey
Bidding farewell to the leisure and food of Chengdu, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to the ancient capital of Xi'an with a long history. This city, carrying a thousand-year-old civilization, is like a thick history book, with every page exuding a strong historical atmosphere.

As soon as they set foot on Xi'an, they were attracted by the unique charm of this city. The ancient city walls stood tall and majestic, as if telling the glory of the past.

"Wow, Li Xiao, the city wall of Xi'an is so spectacular! It feels like I have traveled back to ancient times." Huang Pengfei said excitedly while looking at the city wall.

"Haha, yes, this is the landmark building of Xi'an. Let's go to the city wall first." Li Xiao said, and he and Huang Peng flew to the entrance of the city wall.

They climbed up the city wall and strolled on the wide wall. The scenery on the city wall was breathtaking, with ancient city buildings on one side and modern high-rise buildings on the other, which set off each other and showed the unique charm of the city of Xi'an.

"Look, these ancient buildings are so well preserved that you can really feel the grandeur of the ancient times." Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei, pointing to the ancient buildings under the city wall.

"Yes, it feels like every brick here has a story. Imagine ancient soldiers standing guard and patrolling on this city wall. It's really vivid." Huang Pengfei responded.

After walking around the city wall, they came to Muslim Street, which was bustling with the aroma of various delicacies filling the air.

"Wow, there are so many delicious foods, I don't even know where to start." Huang Pengfei's eyes lit up as he looked at the dazzling array of food stalls lining the street.

"Haha, don't be in a hurry, let's savor it slowly. I heard that the mutton soup with steamed buns here is very famous, let's go and try it." Li Xiao said.

They found a time-honored steamed bun restaurant and sat down, ordering two servings of mutton steamed bun. The waiter brought two large bowls of steamed bun and mutton soup.

"You have to break the steamed bun into pieces yourself and then give it to the chef to soak it in mutton soup. This way it will taste delicious." Li Xiao explained to Huang Pengfei.

So, the two began to break the steamed bun carefully. After a while, they handed the steamed bun to the master, who skillfully soaked the bun in mutton soup and added various seasonings, and a bowl of fragrant mutton soup steamed bun was ready.

They tasted the steamed buns, which had absorbed the rich mutton soup and were soft in the mouth. The mutton was tender and juicy, and the taste was very mellow.

"Well, this mutton soup with steamed bun is so delicious! It really lives up to its reputation." Huang Pengfei praised while eating.

"Yes, this is Xi'an's specialty food. You must try it when you come to Xi'an." Li Xiao also ate with gusto.

After eating Pao Mo, they tried other delicacies, such as sesame sauce cold noodles, zonggao, roujiamo, etc. Each delicacy left them with an unforgettable aftertaste.

After eating and drinking in Muslim Street, they came to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is an outstanding representative of Buddhist architectural art in the Tang Dynasty and one of the important landmarks of Xi'an.

They walked into the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square and saw the tall and majestic Big Wild Goose Pagoda from afar. The tower was shining in the sun, looking solemn and majestic.

"Wow, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is so spectacular! It is truly a historical and cultural treasure." Li Xiao exclaimed.

They visited the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and learned about its history and cultural background. There are many imitation Tang Dynasty buildings around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, making people feel like they have traveled back to the Tang Dynasty.

In the evening, there is a musical fountain show on the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square. When the music starts, the fountain changes into various shapes to the rhythm of the music, which is colorful and beautiful.

"Wow, this musical fountain is so beautiful! It's really a feast for the eyes and ears." Huang Pengfei shouted excitedly.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei stood in the square, enjoying the musical fountain show and feeling the charm of Xi'an at night.

The next day, they came to the Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, where a large number of terracotta warriors were displayed. These terracotta warriors were lifelike and varied in shape, which was amazing.

"Wow, so many terracotta warriors, so shocking! This is really a world miracle." Huang Pengfei walked into the museum and was stunned by the scene in front of him. They carefully visited the museum, listened to the guide's explanation, and learned about the production process and historical background of the terracotta warriors. Looking at these terracotta warriors that have gone through thousands of years, they seemed to be able to see the glorious scene of Qin Shihuang unifying the six kingdoms.

"Qin Shihuang is so great that he could create such a miracle. These terracotta warriors are not only works of art, but also witnesses of history," Li Xiao said with emotion.

During the few days in Xi'an, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were immersed in the historical and cultural atmosphere of this ancient capital. They tasted delicious food, visited historical sites, and felt the unique charm of Xi'an. Everything here gave them a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the Xia Kingdom.

"Xi'an is such a charming city, and we gained a lot from this trip," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, we will come again next time to continue exploring more mysteries of this city," said Huang Pengfei.

With beautiful memories of Xi'an, they set off on a new journey to their next destination, continuing their journey to the country of summer... Continue to Chapter 5: A poetic journey to the south of the Yangtze River in Hangzhou
Leaving the historic Xi'an, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to the poetic Hangzhou. This city, known as the "paradise on earth", attracts countless tourists with its beautiful West Lake and unique Jiangnan style.

The moment they stepped into Hangzhou, the fresh air and pleasant climate made them feel particularly comfortable. The city was full of green trees and colorful flowers, and was full of vitality and vigor.

"Wow, Li Xiao, Hangzhou feels so comfortable. The air has a fresh fragrance." Huang Pengfei took a deep breath and said intoxicatedly.

"Haha, that's right, this is the charm of Hangzhou. Let's go to the West Lake first, it's the iconic attraction of Hangzhou." Li Xiao said with a smile.

They arrived at the West Lake, and the scenery in front of them was picturesque. The lake water was clear and green, with waves rippling, and cruise ships shuttled on the lake. In the distance, the mountains were undulating, and the blue sky and white clouds formed an interesting contrast.

"It's so beautiful! The West Lake is like a huge mirror, reflecting the beautiful scenery around it." Huang Pengfei couldn't help but sigh.

They strolled along the lake, admiring the beautiful scenery of West Lake. The willow trees by the lake were swaying in the wind, as if they were graceful girls waving to them.

"Look, isn't that the famous Broken Bridge?" Li Xiao said to Huang Pengfei, pointing at a bridge.

"It seems so. I heard that Xu Xian and White Snake met on the Broken Bridge." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

They walked on the Broken Bridge and felt the charm of this ancient bridge. Standing on the Broken Bridge and looking at the beautiful scenery of West Lake, they seemed to have traveled back to ancient times and saw the romantic scene of the encounter between Xu Xian and White Snake.

"Haha, it would be great if we could also meet a wonderful relationship here." Huang Pengfei said jokingly.

"Stop dreaming, let's just enjoy the scenery." Li Xiao smiled and patted Huang Pengfei's shoulder.

After coming down from the Broken Bridge, they rented a boat and rowed on the lake. The boat moved slowly on the lake, and they rowed while enjoying the beautiful scenery around them. The breeze blew on their faces, bringing bursts of coolness, making them feel extremely comfortable.

"Rowing on this lake feels really relaxing. It's like being in a beautiful landscape painting," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, Hangzhou is really an intoxicating place. I don't want to leave," said Huang Pengfei.

After boating, they came to a restaurant by the West Lake to taste local delicacies. Hangzhou cuisine is light and fresh, and pays attention to the original flavor. They ordered West Lake vinegar fish, Longjing shrimp, beggar's chicken and other special dishes.

The West Lake Vinegar Fish is tender and delicious, with a moderate sweet and sour taste, and the fish meat melts in your mouth. Longjing Shrimp is cooked with fresh shrimp and Longjing tea. The shrimp is tender and smooth with a light tea fragrance. The Beggar's Chicken is fragrant, the chicken is crispy and tasty, and the taste is very delicious.

"Well, these dishes are so delicious! Hangzhou's food is really as famous as it is said to be." Huang Pengfei praised while eating.

"Yes, the food here is as unforgettable as the scenery." Li Xiao also ate with gusto.

After dinner, they walked along the West Lake and admired the night view of the West Lake. The West Lake was even more beautiful at night, with the lights on the lakeside reflected in the water like twinkling stars. The Leifeng Pagoda in the distance looked particularly spectacular under the lights.

"Look, Leifeng Pagoda looks so beautiful at night." Huang Pengfei said, pointing at Leifeng Pagoda.

"Yes, Leifeng Pagoda has a long history and legends. It has witnessed the changes of Hangzhou and has become a symbol of Hangzhou," said Li Xiao.

The next day, they came to Lingyin Temple, a famous Buddhist holy place in Hangzhou, with magnificent architecture and a quiet and peaceful environment.

They walked into Lingyin Temple, where the smoke of incense and the sound of Buddhist chants gave them a solemn and dignified atmosphere. They visited the temple, admired the ancient buildings and Buddha statues, and felt the profoundness of Buddhist culture.

"It's really quiet here, and it purifies people's souls." Huang Pengfei said softly.

"Yes, in such an environment, people will become very calm. Buddhist culture is really charming," said Li Xiao.

After visiting Lingyin Temple, they went to Xixi National Wetland Park, a national wetland park integrating urban wetlands, agricultural wetlands and cultural wetlands. The ecological environment here is very good and rich in animal and plant resources.

They took a boat through the wetland, enjoying the natural scenery on both sides of the river. The wetland was shaded by green trees, with lush aquatic plants, and from time to time, some birds could be seen playing and foraging in the water.

"The ecological environment here is so good, it feels like a paradise," said Huang Pengfei.

"That's right, Xixi Wetland is a precious treasure bestowed upon us by nature. We should protect it well," said Li Xiao.

During their stay in Hangzhou, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were deeply attracted by the beauty and poetry of the city. They appreciated the beauty of West Lake, tasted local delicacies, and felt the charm of Buddhist culture and wetland ecology. Everything here made them linger.

"Hangzhou is such a poetic place, and we gained a lot from this trip," said Li Xiao.

"Yes, we will come again next time to continue to experience the charm of this city," said Huang Pengfei.

With beautiful memories of Hangzhou, they set off on a new journey to their next destination, continuing their journey to the country of summer... Continue to Chapter 6: A seaside trip to Xiamen