Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1610

Li Xiao was also shocked by the vast starry sky: "In the city, it is difficult for us to see such a starry sky. Here, I can truly feel the greatness of nature and the insignificance of human beings."

Lin Fei took out his camera and wanted to record this beautiful starry sky: "This starry sky is simply a precious gift from nature to Hemu. I must take a picture of it."

They stood quietly under the starry sky for a long time, feeling the unique charm of Hemu at night. It was not until late at night that they returned to their residence. Lying on the bed, Li Xiao was filled with emotion: "Today I spent a very unforgettable day in Hemu. Everything here makes me feel extremely happy and satisfied."

Zhang Yue and Lin Fei also nodded in agreement. In this pure land of Hemu, they found the solace and home of their souls, which also added the most brilliant color to this trip to the northwest.
After bidding farewell to the fairy-tale world of Hemu, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei set out on the road to Sayram Lake. Outside the car window, the grassland was still vast and boundless, with herds of horses occasionally galloping past, raising clouds of dust. The free and unrestrained scene made people yearn for it.

"I heard that Sailimu Lake is called 'the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean'. Just hearing the name makes me feel romantic and mysterious." Zhang Yue leaned back in his chair, his eyes full of anticipation.

Li Xiao also agreed: "Yes, it must have a unique beauty. I can't wait to see how blue the lake is."

Lin Fei drove the car steadily and said with a smile: "It's almost there, we will be able to unveil its mystery soon."

When the intoxicating blue of Sayram Lake appeared in the field of vision, everyone held their breath involuntarily. The lake water was pure and clear, as if a huge piece of blue silk spread between heaven and earth, contrasting with the surrounding snow-capped mountains and vast grasslands, forming a beautiful natural picture.

Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei, three friends who love traveling, finally set off on their long-awaited trip to China. The first stop was Guilin, which enjoys the reputation of "the best landscape in the world".

When the three arrived in Guilin, it was early morning, and the air was filled with the fragrance of fresh water vapor and soil. Li Xiao stretched his body and said excitedly, "Wow, Guilin, we are here! I have heard that the mountains and rivers here are beautiful, and today I can finally see it with my own eyes."

Zhang Yue, wearing a playful sun hat and with sparkling eyes, responded: "Yes, I can't wait to go to the Li River to see it. It is Guilin's signature attraction."

Lin Fei was carrying a large backpack and said with a smile, "Don't worry, let's find a place to settle down first and plan our itinerary for the next few days."

They found a local B&B in the city and stayed there. After a short rest, they headed straight to the Li River Scenic Area. When they arrived at the Li River wharf, looking at the emerald green water and the rolling mountains on both sides, Li Xiao couldn't help but exclaimed: "This is simply a natural ink painting!"

Zhang Yue jumped up excitedly: "Look, does that mountain look like a camel?"

Lin Fei looked in the direction she pointed, nodded and smiled, "It really looks like it. Nature is truly amazing."

The three of them boarded the cruise ship. As the cruise ship slowly moved forward, the tour guide began to introduce the attractions along the way: "Dear tourists, what we are seeing now is the Elephant Trunk Hill, which is named because its shape resembles an elephant standing by the Li River and drinking water..."

Li Xiao picked up the camera and kept taking pictures: "This Elephant Trunk Hill is so iconic, I must take more pictures."

Zhang Yue asked curiously, "Guide, why is the water of the Li River so green?"

"Oh my God, it's so beautiful! This blue is like a color from a dream." Li Xiao excitedly opened the car door and ran towards the lake. He looked so eager as if he was going to a long-awaited date.

Zhang Yue followed closely behind, her camera clicking non-stop. She exclaimed as she took photos: "Every angle looks like a wallpaper. I can never get enough of seeing Sailimu Lake."

Lin Fei stood aside, quietly admiring the beautiful scenery before him. After a long while, he slowly said, "Nature is really a magical artist. It can create such amazing scenery. Sailimu Lake is one of its most proud works."

They strolled along the lake, the water gently lapping against the rocks on the shore, creating layers of white waves. A breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness mixed with the fresh scent of the lake.

Li Xiao bent down, picked up a flat stone, and skipped it on the lake. The stone jumped a few times on the water, creating ripples. He smiled and said to Zhang Yue and Lin Fei, "You guys should try it too. It feels like you're back to the time when you were a kid playing by the river."

Zhang Yue tried a few times. Although he didn't make many water bubbles, he still had a lot of fun: "Haha, I haven't played like this for a long time. It's really fun."

Lin Fei was watching them and laughing, his eyes were attracted by the swans not far away: "Look, there are swans over there, they are so graceful when they are swimming on the lake."

I saw a group of white swans swimming freely on the lake, sometimes lowering their heads to look for food, sometimes stretching their necks to sing. They were like the elves of Sailimu Lake, adding a bit of spiritual atmosphere to this beautiful lake.

Near noon, they found an open meadow by the lake, spread out a picnic mat, and put out the delicacies they bought from the local area, including baked naan, beef jerky, yogurt lumps, etc., while admiring the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains, they enjoyed the comfort brought by the delicacies.

Li Xiao picked up a piece of baked naan, took a bite, and said, "Eating in this picturesque scenery makes the food taste even better. The more you chew the naan, the more delicious it tastes. It's absolutely amazing with this scenery."

Zhang Yue tasted the yogurt lumps, frowned, and then relaxed: "This yogurt lump tastes quite sour at first, but after chewing it a few more times, it has a rich milky flavor, which is quite special."

Lin Fei ate the beef jerky and nodded in praise: "This beef jerky is very chewy. The more you chew it, the more chewy it becomes. It is very suitable for the atmosphere of our current picnic."

In the afternoon, they rented bicycles and rode slowly along the cycling path by the lake. The sun shone on them, making them feel warm. The scenery around them was constantly changing. Sometimes they passed a meadow full of wild flowers, with colorful flowers swaying in the wind; sometimes they passed by the shallows near the shore, where they could clearly see the stones at the bottom of the lake and the small fish swimming around.

"This feeling is so great. I can exercise and appreciate the beauty of Sailimu Lake up close. I don't want to leave." Li Xiao said loudly while riding his bike.

Zhang Yue responded from behind: "Yes, it would be great if time could stop at this moment. I am enjoying this moment so much."

Lin Fei also smiled and said: "Sailimu Lake is like a magic, people are reluctant to leave once they come here." Unconsciously, the sunset dyed the entire Sailimu Lake orange-red, and the gorgeous colors were reflected in the lake, like a dream. They stopped their bicycles and stood quietly by the lake, admiring the beautiful sunset.

"The sunset over Sailimu Lake is absolutely stunning. I have never seen such a beautiful sunset." Li Xiao was filled with emotion, his eyes full of reluctance.

Zhang Yue nodded gently: "Every moment here today will become my most precious memory. This lake is so charming."

Lin Fei looked at the gradually darkening sky and said, "Although I am reluctant to leave, today is really a wonderful day. The beauty of Sailimu Lake has been deeply engraved in our hearts."

With a deep attachment to Sailimu Lake, they set out on their return journey, but the love song about Sailimu Lake has been playing in their hearts, becoming another unforgettable melody in their journey to the northwest.

Bidding farewell to the picturesque Sailimu Lake, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei set off for the Nalati Grassland. Along the way, they were full of expectations, imagining how vibrant and vast the grassland would be.

"I heard that Nalati is known as the 'sky grassland'. The scenery must be spectacular." Li Xiao said excitedly as he watched the scenery passing by outside the window.

Zhang Yue also responded excitedly: "Yes, it is so beautiful to imagine the green grass all over the mountains and the herds of cattle and sheep. I feel like I can feast my eyes again this time."

Lin Fei drove the car attentively with a smile on his face: "Well, we will be there soon. I believe Nalati will not let us down."

When the Nalati Grassland came into view, they were instantly shocked by the scenery. The rolling hills seemed to be covered with a thick green carpet, extending all the way to the horizon, connecting with the blue sky like a gem. In this vast expanse of green, there are countless colorful wild flowers, red like fire, pink like clouds, white like snow, they sway gently in the breeze, as if showing people the most delicate dance.

"Wow, this is so beautiful! It's simply a huge natural painting." Li Xiao couldn't wait to open the car door, rushed into the grassland, opened his arms, and breathed in the air with the scent of green grass.

Zhang Yue quickly took out his camera and kept changing the angles to take pictures, muttering: "Every place here is so beautiful. I want to record them all and enjoy them slowly when I get back."

Lin Fei stood aside, gazing into the distance, and said with emotion: "Nature's handwriting is magnificent. Such a beautiful scenery really makes people feel particularly comfortable. All the troubles seem to be thrown away in an instant."

They walked along the path on the grassland and soon came across a group of cattle and sheep that were leisurely and contented. Some of them lowered their heads to eat grass, while others lay on the grass to bask in the sun, completely ignoring the presence of others, as if they were the real owners of this grassland.

Li Xiao smiled and said to Zhang Yue: "Look at these cattle and sheep. They live such a comfortable life. Every day they live in such a beautiful place, eating fresh green grass without any worries."

Zhang Yue nodded in agreement: "Yes, I really envy them. It feels like a paradise here, which makes people feel very peaceful."

Lin Fei walked up and gently touched the head of a calf. The calf raised its head and looked at him cutely. It looked so adorable.

As they walked, they heard the melodious sound of a horse-head fiddle. Following the direction of the sound, they found a Kazakh herdsman sitting on the grass playing the horse-head fiddle, and several other herdsmen were sitting around, humming an unknown ballad.

Li Xiao walked forward curiously and greeted them in Kazakh, which he was not very fluent in. The herders responded enthusiastically and invited them to sit down together. Li Xiao smiled and asked, "You play the horse-head fiddle very well. What is the name of this piece of music?"

The herdsman smiled and explained the meaning of the song, which was roughly praising the beauty of the Nalati grassland and the good life. Zhang Yue was fascinated by the music and said, "This music is so infectious. It makes people feel the stories and emotions on the grassland."

Lin Fei also nodded, immersed in this atmosphere full of ethnic customs.

Near noon, the herders warmly invited them to taste their homemade delicacies, including hand-pulled mutton, baked naan, milk tea, etc., full of the taste of the grassland.

Li Xiao picked up a piece of hand-pulled mutton, took a bite, and praised: "This mutton is so tender, without any smell of mutton, and the more you chew it, the more delicious it tastes. It is indeed a special delicacy on the grassland."

Zhang Yue took a sip of milk tea and said with a smile: "This milk tea is also delicious. The aroma of milk and tea blends perfectly. I feel warm all over after drinking it."

Lin Fei also praised the baked naan: "This baked naan is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It is especially satisfying to eat with mutton and milk tea."

After eating and drinking, they decided to experience the fun of horseback riding. With the help of the herdsmen, they rode on the horses and slowly moved forward on the grassland. Li Xiao rode on the horse and shouted excitedly: "Wow, the grassland is beautiful in another way from this angle. I feel like I have become more heroic."

Zhang Yue was a little nervous, but with everyone's encouragement, he gradually relaxed and said with a smile: "I was a little scared at the beginning, but now I think riding a horse is quite interesting."

Lin Fei rode his horse steadily, admiring the surrounding scenery, and exclaimed: "Riding a horse on this grassland is really a different kind of enjoyment. It seems that I can get closer to this land."

As the sun sets, the Nalati Grassland is dyed golden, and the afterglow shines on the grass, outlining golden light and shadows. They lead their horses, stand on the grassland, and quietly appreciate the beautiful sunset.

"The sunset on Nalati Grassland is so beautiful. Every moment spent here today is so unforgettable." Li Xiao said with emotion.

Zhang Yue agreed: "Yes, the beautiful scenery, delicious food and hospitable herdsmen here all made me fall in love with this place."

Lin Fei looked at the gradually darkening sky and said, "I don't know where we will go tomorrow, but Nalati Grassland will definitely remain in our memory forever."

With full attachment to Nalati Grassland, they embarked on their journey home, and the singing and laughter on Nalati Grassland will become an invaluable and beautiful memory of their journey to the Northwest.