Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1605

Li Xiao opened his arms, feeling the breeze, and said with emotion: "Old Huang, this sea is so beautiful, it's bluer than what we have seen before." Huang Pengfei was also shocked by the beautiful scenery in front of him. He said: "Yes, the water here is crystal clear and the beach is very fine."

They strolled along the coastline, enjoying the scenery along the way. Not far away, some people were playing water sports such as jet skis and surfing, and the laughter and the sound of waves were intertwined. Li Xiao looked at those exciting water sports and said eagerly: "Old Huang, let's go play jet skis too, it must be very exciting." Huang Pengfei said hesitantly: "Is it too dangerous?" Li Xiao smiled and said: "It's okay, there is a coach to lead you, don't worry."

So, the two rented a jet ski and, under the guidance of the coach, raced on the sea. The wind whistled in their ears and the sea water splashed on their faces. The thrilling feeling made them very excited. Li Xiao shouted loudly: "Old Huang, it's so cool!" Huang Pengfei also smiled and responded: "Haha, it's really exciting."

After playing for a long time, they came to a seaside restaurant and ordered some seafood and coconut juice. When the delicious seafood was served, the tempting aroma made people salivate. Li Xiao picked up a crab, took a bite, and praised: "This crab is really fresh, Lao Huang, you should try it too." Huang Pengfei took a sip of coconut juice and said: "This coconut juice is also very sweet, thirst-quenching and delicious."

After dinner, they visited the tropical rain forest in Sanya. Walking into the rain forest, it was like entering a green world. Tall trees blocked out the sun, and all kinds of exotic flowers and plants were dazzling. Li Xiao looked at the plants around curiously and said, "Old Huang, the plants here are really amazing. I have never seen many of them." Huang Pengfei also nodded in agreement, "Yes, the ecological environment here is really good."

In the evening, they went to watch a folk performance in Sanya. The performance venue was full of spectators, and the actors on the stage wore traditional costumes of ethnic minorities such as the Li and Miao ethnic groups, performing wonderful songs and dances. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were attracted by this unique folk culture and burst into applause from time to time.

"This folk performance is really wonderful, Old Huang, look at how beautiful their costumes are, and the dances are also very unique." Li Xiao said. Huang Pengfei also nodded and praised: "Yes, the culture of these ethnic minorities is really charming."

After the performance, the two returned to the hotel. Lying on the bed, Li Xiao recalled today's journey and said with emotion: "Today's day in Sanya is really wonderful. The sea, food, water sports and folk performances are all unforgettable." Huang Pengfei also said: "That's right, let's go to other places tomorrow to see what surprises are waiting for us."

The next day, they went to Yalong Bay again and continued to enjoy the beauty and sunshine of Sanya. During their stay in Sanya, they fully felt the charm of this tropical city and then embarked on a new journey with great expectations.

After bidding farewell to the passionate Sanya, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to Zhangjiajie with its strange peaks and rocks.

As soon as we got off the train, we were greeted by the fresh air and the unique smell of mountains and rivers. Li Xiao took a deep breath and said to Huang Pengfei excitedly, "Old Huang, I feel that the air here has a mysterious smell. There must be many surprises waiting for us." Huang Pengfei looked at the looming peaks in the distance and nodded in response, "Yes, I have heard that the mountains in Zhangjiajie are very unique. Today I can finally see them with my own eyes."

The two arrived at the hotel they had booked, put down their luggage, and could not wait to go to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. When they entered the park, they were instantly shocked by the spectacular scenery. The towering peaks pierced the sky like sharp swords, and the clouds and mists lingered in the mountains, like a fairyland. Li Xiao widened his eyes and exclaimed: "Old Huang, this is too spectacular! It's just like a huge ink painting." Huang Pengfei was also attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of him and kept taking pictures.

They strolled along the mountain path, admiring the strange peaks and rocks around them. Each peak had a unique shape, some looked like people, some looked like animals, and some looked like mythical characters. Li Xiao pointed to a peak and said, "Old Huang, does that mountain look like a general?" Huang Pengfei took a closer look and said with a smile, "It really does. It's amazing."

As they walked, they came to the Golden Whip Stream. The water was clear and the fish swam happily in the water. The trees beside the stream were lush and green, and the birds sang happily on the branches. Li Xiao squatted down and put his hand into the stream, feeling the coolness of the stream. "Old Huang, this stream water is so cool, it feels so comfortable." Huang Pengfei also sat down by the stream and admired the beautiful scenery around him.

After walking around for most of the day, the two were hungry. They came to a local restaurant and ordered special dishes such as Sanxiaguo and Tujia bacon. When the food was served, the rich aroma made people salivate. Li Xiao picked up a piece of bacon, put it in his mouth, and praised: "This bacon is really delicious, fat but not greasy, and the taste is mellow." Huang Pengfei also praised Sanxiaguo: "This Sanxiaguo has a strong taste and the ingredients are also rich."

After dinner, they went to watch a Tujia folk performance. The performance venue was full of tourists. The actors on the stage wore traditional Tujia costumes and performed hand-waving dance, Maogusi and other programs. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were attracted by this unique folk culture and applauded from time to time.

"This folk performance is really wonderful, Old Huang, look at how beautiful their costumes are, and the dances are also very unique." Li Xiao said. Huang Pengfei also nodded and praised: "Yes, these ethnic cultures are really charming."

After the performance, the two returned to the hotel. Lying on the bed, Li Xiao recalled today's journey and said with emotion: "Today's day in Zhangjiajie is really wonderful. The strange peaks and rocks, the food and the folk performances are all unforgettable." Huang Pengfei also said: "That's right, we will go to other places tomorrow, there will definitely be more surprises."

The next day, they went to Tianmen Mountain and felt its magnificence. During their stay in Zhangjiajie, they fully enjoyed the charm of this mountain and water city, and then embarked on a new journey with great expectations.

After leaving Zhangjiajie, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei headed north to Harbin, a city full of exotic customs. As soon as they got off the plane, a biting cold wind blew in their faces. Li Xiao couldn't help shivering and said to Huang Pengfei, "Old Huang, Harbin is really cold! But it feels very special." Huang Pengfei tightened his collar and responded with a smile, "Haha, yes, the winter here is famously cold. But it is also because of this that there is a unique ice and snow beauty."

The two arrived at the hotel they booked, put down their luggage, and couldn't wait to go out to experience the charm of Harbin. Walking on the street, there are European-style buildings everywhere, making people feel like they are in a European town. Li Xiao looked at those exquisite buildings and exclaimed: "Old Huang, these buildings are really beautiful, it feels like walking into a fairy tale world." Huang Pengfei also nodded and praised: "Yes, Harbin's architectural style is very distinctive and full of romance."

They came to Central Street, which is the most representative commercial street in Harbin. There are many shops on both sides of the street, some selling Russian specialties and some selling ice and snow souvenirs. Li Xiao walked into a store filled with various exquisite Russian nesting dolls. He picked up a nesting doll, looked at the pattern on it carefully, and said, "Old Huang, look how exquisite this nesting doll is. I want to buy one to bring back for my sister." Huang Pengfei also picked some Russian chocolates and sausages, and said with a smile, "These specialties will definitely be very popular when I take them back."

After walking along Central Avenue, the two came to the Hagia Sophia. The church was magnificent, with its green onion dome shining brightly in the sun. Li Xiao looked up at the church and said with emotion, "Old Huang, this church is really magnificent, full of the vicissitudes of history." Huang Pengfei was also attracted by the beauty of the church. He took out his camera and kept taking pictures.

In the evening, they went to taste the specialties of Harbin. They walked into a restaurant and ordered famous dishes such as red sausage, sweet and sour pork, and three fresh vegetables. When the red sausage was served, the rich aroma made people salivate. Li Xiao picked up a piece of red sausage, put it in his mouth, and praised: "This red sausage tastes really good, the meat is firm and the aroma is rich." Huang Pengfei has a special liking for sweet and sour pork: "This sweet and sour pork is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, so delicious."

After dinner, they went to see an ice lantern show. There were all kinds of beautiful ice sculptures, including castles, animals, and figures. Under the light, these ice sculptures flashed colorful lights, making people feel as if they were in a dreamlike world of ice and snow. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were shocked by the beautiful ice lanterns and exclaimed from time to time.

"This ice lantern is so beautiful. Old Huang, look at that castle. It looks just like the real thing." Li Xiao said. Huang Pengfei also nodded and praised: "Yes, these ice sculptures are really creative. They make people feel the charm of ice and snow art."

After watching the ice lantern exhibition, the two returned to the hotel. Lying on the bed, Li Xiao recalled today's journey and said with emotion: "Today's day in Harbin is really wonderful. The European-style architecture, food and ice lanterns are all unforgettable." Huang Pengfei also said: "That's right, let's go to other places tomorrow to see what other surprises are waiting for us."

The next day, they went to Sun Island and admired the ice and snow scenery there. During their stay in Harbin, they fully enjoyed the charm of this city of ice and snow, and then embarked on a new journey with great expectations.

After bidding farewell to the snowy Harbin, Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei came to the gentle and beautiful Suzhou.

As soon as they got off the train, the unique warm atmosphere of Jiangnan enveloped them. Li Xiao took a deep breath and said to Huang Pengfei with a smile: "Old Huang, Suzhou is a place where even the air feels poetic." Huang Pengfei looked at the quaint buildings around him and nodded in response: "That's right, I've heard that Suzhou gardens are the best in the world, I must appreciate them this time."

The two came to the reserved inn, put down their luggage, and could not wait to go to the Humble Administrator's Garden. Walking into the Humble Administrator's Garden, it was like stepping into a beautiful landscape painting. The pavilions and towers were scattered in an orderly manner, and the rockery and pools complemented each other. Li Xiao strolled along the winding corridor and exclaimed: "Old Huang, look at this garden, every scene is so exquisite, the aesthetics and wisdom of the ancients are really admirable." Huang Pengfei was also attracted by the beautiful scenery. He said: "Yes, every plant, every brick and every tile here contains a profound cultural heritage."

They slowly toured the garden, admiring the various flowers and ancient buildings. From time to time, tourists dressed in ancient costumes walked by, adding a bit of ancient charm. Li Xiao smiled and said, "Old Huang, it feels like we have traveled back to ancient times." Huang Pengfei joked, "Then why don't you rent a set of ancient costumes and live like an ancient person?"

After visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden, the two were hungry. They came to a Suzhou specialty restaurant and ordered squirrel mandarin fish, Yangcheng hairy crabs, Biluo shrimp and other delicacies. When the squirrel mandarin fish was served, the exquisite shape was eye-catching. Li Xiao picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth. The sweet and sour taste instantly spread on the tip of his tongue. "Wow, this squirrel mandarin fish is so delicious, Lao Huang, you should try it." Huang Pengfei also tasted a bite of Biluo shrimp and praised: "This shrimp has a faint tea fragrance and tastes very fresh."

After dinner, they strolled along the street and saw many shops selling Suzhou specialties. Li Xiao walked into a shop filled with Suzhou embroidery, silk, Biluochun tea, etc. He bought some Suzhou embroidery handkerchiefs and Biluochun tea to take back as gifts for his family and friends. "Old Huang, you should also buy some specialties, these things are very special." Li Xiao said. Huang Pengfei picked out a silk scarf and said with a smile, "Okay, this silk scarf is very beautiful, I'll take it back as a gift for my mother."

In the evening, they went to watch a Pingtan performance. The performance venue was full of spectators. The actors on the stage were dressed in cheongsam, holding pipa and sanxian, and singing touching stories in the soft Wu dialect. Li Xiao and Huang Pengfei were attracted by the beautiful melody and graceful singing, and immersed in the unique charm of this Jiangnan water town.

"This Pingtan is really nice, Old Huang, can you understand what they are singing?" Li Xiao asked curiously. Huang Pengfei shook his head and said, "I can't quite understand it, but the voice is really gentle and makes people feel very comfortable."

After the performance, the two returned to the inn. Lying on the bed, Li Xiao recalled today's journey and said with emotion: "Today's day in Suzhou is really wonderful. The gardens, food and Pingtan are all unforgettable." Huang Pengfei also said: "That's right, let's go to other places tomorrow, there will definitely be more surprises."

The next day, they went to Tiger Hill and Hanshan Temple to continue to experience Suzhou's history, culture and natural scenery. During their stay in Suzhou, they fully enjoyed the charm of this Jiangnan water town, and then embarked on a new journey with great expectations.