Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1591

They walked along the stone road into the Miao village, feeling the strong Miao cultural atmosphere. Miao women on the roadside wore traditional costumes and sat at the door embroidering exquisite patterns. Children ran happily in the alley, and their laughter echoed throughout the Miao village.

"Old Li, people here live such a comfortable life." Huang Pengfei said with emotion.

They found an inn to stay in, and after putting down their luggage, they couldn't wait to explore the Miao village. They visited the Miao Museum and learned about the history and culture of the Miao people. In the museum, they saw exquisite Miao costumes, ancient musical instruments and traditional handicrafts, and were deeply impressed by the wisdom and creativity of the Miao people.

"These Miao costumes are so beautiful, each one is like a work of art." Huang Pengfei exclaimed as he admired them.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei, carrying large bags, stood at the entrance of Fenghuang Ancient Town, looking at the ancient city walls and the gurgling Tuojiang River, their eyes full of excitement and anticipation.

"Hey, Lao Li, this Fenghuang Ancient Town really lives up to its reputation! Look at the scenery, it's so beautiful!" Huang Pengfei exclaimed while pointing at the stilt houses in the distance.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded, "Yes, I've heard about the beauty of Fenghuang Ancient Town for a long time, and this time I can finally see it with my own eyes. Let's go and visit those special scenic spots first."

The two walked slowly along the bluestone road. The small shops on the roadside were full of various souvenirs. Li Xiao stopped from time to time to look at this and touch that.

"Old Li, don't just look at these little gadgets, we have to go see those famous attractions first." Huang Pengfei urged.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. Let's go to Shen Congwen's former residence first." Li Xiao said, and then he and Huang Pengfei walked towards Shen Congwen's former residence.

When they arrived at Shen Congwen's former residence, the two stood quietly at the door, feeling the sedimentation of history.

"Wow, I didn't expect that Mr. Shen Congwen once lived in such a place." Huang Pengfei exclaimed.

Li Xiao nodded, "Yes, Mr. Shen Congwen's writings are full of love for his hometown. Now standing here, I can appreciate the deep affection in his writings even more."

Walking into the former residence, some of Mr. Shen Congwen's manuscripts, photos and daily necessities are displayed. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei carefully looked at each exhibit, as if they could see Mr. Shen Congwen's life scenes in those days through these items.

"Old Li, you said that Mr. Shen Congwen wrote so many classic works here. Was he also inspired by the beautiful scenery of the ancient town of Fenghuang?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"Of course, such a beautiful place can definitely bring people a lot of inspiration." Li Xiao replied.

After leaving Shen Congwen's former residence, the two came to the Tuojiang River again. The clear river water reflected the stilt houses on both sides, which was beautiful.

"The water of Tuojiang River is so clear!" Huang Pengfei squatted down and gently stirred the river water with his hands.

"Yes, the water is like a mirror, reflecting the beautiful scenery of this ancient city." Li Xiao looked at the reflection on the river, feeling filled with emotion.

They strolled along the Tuojiang River, enjoying the scenery on both sides of the river. From time to time, small boats passed by on the river, and the boatmen sang melodious folk songs, which made people intoxicated.

"Old Li, let's go take a boat ride too." Huang Pengfei suggested.

"Okay." Li Xiao agreed readily.

The two of them got on a small boat, and the boatman slowly rowed the boat toward the center of the river. The river breeze blew on their faces, bringing a hint of coolness.

"It feels so comfortable!" Huang Pengfei closed his eyes and enjoyed this wonderful time.

"Yeah, that's true. Being on the river, I feel like my whole body is relaxed." Li Xiao felt the same way.

As the boatman rowed, he introduced the history and legends of Fenghuang Ancient Town to them. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei listened with great interest.

"It turns out that this ancient town of Fenghuang has so many stories." Huang Pengfei exclaimed.

"Yes, every place has its history and culture, and this is the charm of tourism," said Li Xiao.

After the boat ride, their stomachs started to growl.

"Let's go and try the local food." Li Xiao said, and he and Huang Pengfei began to look for local specialty restaurants.

They came to a restaurant and ordered some local specialties, such as blood-soaked duck, Miao sour soup fish, and Phoenix bacon.

"Wow, this dish looks delicious." Huang Pengfei couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks and taste the blood duck.

"Well, it tastes really good. This blood-caked duck has both the deliciousness of duck meat and the softness of blood cake. It has a very rich taste." Li Xiao also praised it highly.

After dinner, the two went to watch the folk performance. The performance venue was full of tourists, and everyone was looking forward to this wonderful performance.

The performance began, the actors dressed in bright national costumes, danced happily. Their dancing was graceful and their movements were in unison, which was pleasing to the eyes.

"This dance is so beautiful." Huang Pengfei said while applauding.

"Yes, these folk performances not only allow us to appreciate beautiful dances, but also learn about the local culture," said Li Xiao.

There were also some interactive sessions in the performance, and Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei also actively participated in them and had a lot of fun.

After watching the folk performance, the two went to visit the local specialty store, which was filled with a variety of specialties, such as ginger candy, silver jewelry, and Miao embroidery.

"Old Li, what local specialties do you think we should buy back?" Huang Pengfei asked.

"I think ginger candy is good. It tastes good and can warm the stomach. Silver jewelry is also very beautiful. You can buy some to give to family and friends." Li Xiao replied.

"Okay, then I'll listen to you." Huang Pengfei said, and began to select specialties.

After buying the local specialties, they stood on the streets of the ancient city, looking at the brightly lit night scene, their hearts filled with reluctance to leave.

"This Fenghuang Ancient Town is so beautiful, I really don't want to leave." Huang Pengfei exclaimed.

"Yes, but we still have a lot of places to go. Let's go to the next attraction." Li Xiao said. After leaving Fenghuang Ancient Town, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei traveled all the way to Guilin, which is known as "the best landscape in the world". As soon as they got off the train, they were attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of them.

"Wow, Lao Li, the air in Guilin feels especially fresh!" Huang Pengfei took a deep breath, his face full of intoxication.

Li Xiao smiled and nodded: "That's right, I've heard that Guilin's landscape is well-deserved, and now I see it with my own eyes, it's really shocking. Let's go to the Li River first."

Carrying their bags, they took a bus to the Li River. Standing on the bank, looking at the clear green water and the mountains of different shapes on both sides, they both stared with their eyes wide open, deeply impressed by the wonders of nature.

At night, the Miao Village was brightly lit and bustling. They came to the square and watched a wonderful folk performance. The Miao girls wore gorgeous costumes and danced gracefully; the Miao boys played reed pipes and drums, and the scene was spectacular.

"Lao Li, this performance was really wonderful! It gave us a deeper understanding of Miao culture." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

During their stay in Qianhu Miao Village, they also tasted the Miao specialties, such as sour soup fish, Miao glutinous rice, etc. Every dish left them with an unforgettable aftertaste.

"The food here is really unique and different from any place we've been to before," said Huang Pengfei.

As the trip to Qianhu Miao Village came to an end, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were filled with emotion. In this trip, they not only saw beautiful scenery and tasted delicious food, but also gained an in-depth understanding of the culture and life of the Miao people.

"Lao Li, this trip has really brought us a lot of gains. Where is our next stop?" Huang Pengfei asked.

Li Xiao thought for a moment and said, "We can go to Yangshuo in Guangxi, where there are beautiful landscapes and unique customs."

"Okay, then let's look forward to the next trip!" Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

With full of memories and expectations, they set out on the road home. But they knew that their journey would never end, and there would be more wonderful things waiting for them to explore in the future.

Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei sat on the return train, looking at the scenery receding outside the window, their hearts filled with memories of their trip to Qianhu Miao Village.

"Old Li, Qianhu Miao Village is so beautiful. The stilt houses, folk performances and delicious food are all very impressive," Huang Pengfei said with emotion.

Li Xiao nodded and responded with a smile: "Yes, Qianhu Miao Village has a unique charm. This trip has given us a deeper understanding of Miao culture."

They recalled every moment in Qianhu Miao Village, from the shock when they first arrived at the Miao Village, to the amazement when they visited the museum, to the excitement when they watched the folk performances. Every moment seemed to be vivid in their minds.

"Do you still remember the Miao girl who introduced Miao costumes to us? Her eyes were full of pride in her own national culture," said Huang Pengfei.

"Of course I remember. Miao costumes are really beautiful, and every pattern has its meaning. This also allows us to see the wisdom and creativity of the Miao people." Li Xiao responded.

They also talked about the delicious food they tasted in Qianhu Miao Village. The spicy and sour soup fish and the sweet and soft glutinous rice of the Miao ethnic group left them with endless aftertastes.

"Next time we have the chance, we must come to Qianhu Miao Village again to taste the delicious food." Huang Pengfei said with a smile.

As they reminisced, they also began to look forward to their next trip. The mountains and waters of Yangshuo emerged in their minds, and they imagined themselves on a bamboo raft on the Li River, admiring the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river.

"Old Li, what kind of surprises do you think Yangshuo will bring us?" Huang Pengfei asked expectantly.

Li Xiao thought for a moment and said, "Yangshuo is famous for its beautiful mountains and rivers. I believe the natural scenery there will surely intoxicate us. In addition, it is said that there are many interesting activities there, such as cycling and rock climbing."

"It sounds great! I can't wait to start our next trip." Huang Pengfei said excitedly.

As the train traveled, they were getting closer and closer to their hometown. But in their hearts, they had already started preparing for the next trip. They knew that every trip was a growth and adventure, allowing them to see a different world and gain different feelings.

After returning home, they sorted out the photos they took in Qianhu Miao Village and shared the story of this trip with their family and friends. After listening to their stories, everyone was full of yearning for Qianhu Miao Village.

"Your trip is really wonderful. I also want to go out and see the outside world." said a friend.

"Haha, then let's take action quickly. The world is so big, there are many beautiful places waiting for us to discover." Huang Pengfei encouraged.

In the following days, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei began to collect information about Yangshuo and plan their next travel route. They look forward to continuing to write their own travel stories among the mountains and rivers of Yangshuo.

The days passed in anticipation, and Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei devoted themselves to the preparations for the Yangshuo trip.

They frequently visited libraries and bookstores, looking for books and travel guides about Yangshuo. Huang Pengfei carefully flipped through a picture album introducing the landscape of Yangshuo, his eyes full of longing.

"Old Li, look at the landscape of Yangshuo! It's so beautiful, just like a series of ink paintings." Huang Pengfei said, pointing to the photos in the album.

Li Xiao came over to take a closer look, nodded in agreement and said, "Indeed, Yangshuo's natural scenery is well-known. We must experience it this time."

They searched for Yangshuo travel guides online, carefully studying the characteristics of each scenic spot and the best time to visit. Li Xiao took a pen and carefully recorded important information in his notebook.

"We can first go to the Li River to take a bamboo raft and enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides. Then we can go to Yangshuo West Street to stroll around and taste the local food." Li Xiao said as he wrote.

“Yes, yes, yes, I heard that Yangshuo West Street is very distinctive and has many handicrafts and snacks.” Huang Pengfei responded excitedly.

In order to better experience the outdoor activities in Yangshuo, they also went to an outdoor sports store to select equipment suitable for cycling and rock climbing. Huang Pengfei tried on a cycling helmet and posed handsomely in front of the mirror.

"Old Li, what do you think of my equipment? We must have a great time in Yangshuo this time." Huang Pengfei said with a smile.

Li Xiao looked at his excitement and laughed: "Haha, it seems you can't wait. But we must also be fully prepared to ensure safety."

They also learned some basic rock climbing techniques and precautions, ready to challenge themselves in Yangshuo. At the same time, they also booked hotels and transportation to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.

As the departure date draws closer, they become more and more excited. They know that the trip to Yangshuo will be an adventure full of surprises and challenges, and they look forward to leaving their own wonderful memories among the beautiful mountains and rivers.

Finally, the long-awaited day arrived. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei carried their carefully prepared bags and set off on their journey to Yangshuo. Their hearts were filled with excitement and anticipation, as if they had already seen the picturesque landscape.

Sitting on the train to Yangshuo, they stared out the window, afraid that