Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1631

Continuing along the Su Causeway, they came to the Flower Harbor for viewing fish. In the red fish pond, fish swam around in groups, colorful and very beautiful.

"These fish are so fat. They must be living a very comfortable life in this West Lake." Lin Fei said with a smile, and took out some bread crumbs from his bag to feed them.

The fish quickly gathered together, scrambling for food, splashing water and causing laughter from the surrounding tourists.

After touring the West Lake, they headed to Lingyin Temple. As soon as they entered the Lingyin Temple scenic area, the surrounding hustle and bustle seemed to disappear in an instant, leaving only the quiet mountains and forests and the sound of the bells of the ancient temple.

"This place is so quiet. As soon as I came in, I felt much more relaxed physically and mentally." Li Xiao said softly.

They walked into Lingyin Temple, where incense smoke curled up and the Buddha statues were solemn and majestic. Zhang Yue clasped his hands together, bowed devoutly, and said, "Being here, I can't help but feel awe in my heart."

Lin Fei looked at the buildings and murals in the temple curiously and said, "These buildings and murals are very old. I wonder what stories are behind them."

After coming out of Lingyin Temple, it was already evening. They arrived at Hefang Street, which was bustling with various specialty shops.

"Hefang Street is so lively, it feels like a big market," said Zhang Yue.

They walked into an old shop selling Dingsheng cake and looked at the freshly baked Dingsheng cake, which was steaming hot and exuding an enticing aroma.

"This Dingsheng cake looks delicious. It is said to be a traditional cake of Hangzhou." Li Xiao said and bought some to share with everyone.

Take a bite of Dingsheng cake, it is soft, sweet and full of the taste of happiness.

In Hefang Street, they also saw some folk artists performing acrobatics and magic tricks, surrounded by audiences cheering.

"These folk artists are amazing. They must have practiced this skill for a long time." Lin Fei exclaimed.

Then they walked into a shop selling silk products. Hangzhou's silk is well-known. The silk scarves, pajamas and other products in the shop were dazzling.

"This silk is so soft and feels so comfortable to touch." Zhang Yue said as he gently stroked a silk scarf.

Li Xiao picked out a few silk pajamas and said, "I'm sure they'll be very comfortable if I buy them for my family."

After strolling around Hefang Street, they came to a restaurant by the West Lake and ordered famous Hangzhou dishes such as West Lake Vinegar Fish and Dongpo Pork.

"This West Lake Vinegar Fish looks very appetizing. The sour and sweet taste must be great." Zhang Yue said while looking at the dishes on the table.

Lin Fei picked up a piece of Dongpo pork and put it in his mouth. After chewing it slowly, he said, "This Dongpo pork is fat but not greasy. It melts in your mouth. It is worthy of being the signature dish of Hangzhou."

Li Xiao tasted the West Lake Vinegar Fish and nodded in praise: "The fish is fresh and tender, and the sweet and sour sauce is just right. It tastes amazing."

After dinner, they took a walk along the West Lake. The West Lake at night had a unique charm under the lights.

"Hangzhou is such a charming city, with beautiful natural scenery, profound cultural heritage and delicious food," said Zhang Yue.

Li Xiao looked at the night view of West Lake and said, "Yes, this trip to Hangzhou has given us a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. I wonder what adventures we will have on the rest of the journey."

Lin Fei smiled and said: "No matter what, I believe that with you, every journey will be full of joy and surprises."
With reluctance to leave Hangzhou, Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei boarded the plane to Xiamen. When the plane slowly landed at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, through the window, the blue sea and lush islands came into view, as if calling them enthusiastically.

"Wow, Xiamen, we are here! I've heard that Gulangyu Island here is full of literary and artistic atmosphere, and the unbeatable sea view of the Ring Road must be amazing!" Zhang Yue could not hide his excitement, and his words were full of anticipation.

Lin Fei, carrying his bag, smiled and replied, "Yes, it is said that Xiamen University is also as beautiful as a painting. We must go and have a good look around."

Li Xiao greeted everyone: "Let's go to the hotel to check in first, and then start our trip to Xiamen!"

After arriving at the hotel by the sea and taking a short rest, they could not wait to rush to Gulangyu Island. When they boarded the island by boat, the melodious piano music seemed to flow in the air, and the exotic buildings were scattered on both sides of the alley.

"This place is simply a palace of art. Every house seems to be telling a story from the past." Li Xiao exclaimed as he strolled through the alleys of Gulangyu Island.

Zhang Yue walked into a small shop filled with exquisite shell crafts, her eyes shining: "Look at these ornaments and decorations made of shells, they are so exquisite! This is the gift of the sea."

Lin Fei picked up a shell wind chime and shook it gently. A clear sound rang out: "Buy it and hang it in your room. It will definitely feel good."

They walked through the streets and alleys of Gulangyu, feeling the unique literary atmosphere of this island. When they passed by a traditional Minnan snack shop, the aroma filled their noses.

"What's that smell? It smells so good!" Li Xiao looked around curiously.

Inside the store, steaming hot satay noodles are placed on the table, with rich satay sauce wrapping the chewy noodles, as well as fresh seafood and various side dishes.

"This is Xiamen's specialty, Shacha noodles. Come and try it." Zhang Yue invited everyone to sit down.

The three of them took a bite each and gave a thumbs-up.

"The taste of this satay is very unique, a little sweet and a little spicy, and the noodles are chewy and delicious!" Lin Fei praised it highly.

After leaving the snack bar, they came to Sunlight Rock on Gulangyu Island. They climbed up the steep steps and when they stood on the top of the rock, they could see the entire Gulangyu Island and the XM city in the distance.

"Wow, the scenery is so spectacular! The sea breeze blows on my face and I feel like all my worries are blown away." Zhang Yue opened his arms and enjoyed the moment to the fullest.

After a full day of sightseeing in Gulangyu, they returned to the XM city area and came to the Ring Road. They rented bicycles and rode along the beach, with the rough sea on one side and the lush green grass and coconut trees on the other.

"The scenery of this Ring Island Road is absolutely amazing. It's so pleasant to ride here." Li Xiao said with a smile, his face filled with relaxation and pleasure.

They stopped their bikes at the beach and walked into a seafood stall. There was a dazzling array of fresh seafood, including all kinds of unnamed marine fish, crabs, shrimps and shellfish that made people salivate.

"How can I not eat seafood when I come to Xiamen? I have to treat myself well with this meal." Lin Fei said, rubbing his hands.

Soon, the table was filled with seafood dishes such as steamed grouper, spicy crab, and steamed scallops with garlic sauce. "This grouper is so fresh, tender and original," said Zhang Yue after taking a bite of the fish.

Li Xiao has a special liking for spicy crabs: "This crab is spicy and addictive, and the crab meat is plump and delicious."

After eating and drinking, they came to Xiamen University. The campus was shaded by green trees, the Furong Lake was sparkling, and the ancient buildings and modern teaching buildings complemented each other.

"Xiamen University is so beautiful, and the students studying here are so lucky." Lin Fei said enviously.

They strolled around the campus and visited the Furong Tunnel, the walls of which were covered with various graffiti works created by students, full of creativity and youthful vitality.

"These graffiti are so unique and show the talents and dreams of college students," said Zhang Yue, taking out his mobile phone from time to time to take pictures.

After leaving Xiamen University, they went to Zengcuo'an, which was brightly lit at night, with snack bars and specialty souvenir shops on both sides of the narrow streets.

"Zengcuoan is so lively, like a paradise for food." said Li Xiao.

They tasted special delicacies such as earthworm jelly and roasted grass jelly in Zengcuo'an. The earthworm jelly was crystal clear, smooth and delicious, and paired with special sauce, it had a unique flavor.

"Although this earthworm jelly looks a bit strange, it tastes really good," said Lin Fei.

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Zhang Yue praised the grass jelly highly: "There are many ingredients in this grass jelly, such as red beans, peanuts, and taro balls. It has a rich taste and is sweet but not greasy."

During the days in Xiamen, they fully enjoyed the coastal style of the city, the art of Gulangyu, the beautiful scenery of the Ring Road, the charm of Xiamen University and the bustle of Zengcuo'an. When they returned to the hotel at night, they sat together and shared the fun and feelings of the day.

"Xiamen is such a vibrant and charming city. Every place leaves a deep impression on people," Zhang Yue said with emotion.

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "Yes, this trip has allowed us to experience a different seaside life. I wonder what kind of surprises Chengdu will bring us next time."

Lin Fei smiled and said: "I am already looking forward to it. I believe Chengdu will definitely be a brand new food and cultural journey."

The plane flew through the sea of ​​clouds and landed at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. As soon as Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei stepped out of the cabin, a strong spicy smell penetrated into their noses, as if it was a unique welcome ceremony of this city.

"Haha, we're finally in Chengdu. I want to try all the hotpot here!" Lin Fei shouted excitedly, his eyes full of desire for delicious food.

Zhang Yue smiled and said: "In addition to hot pot, there are also Wuhou Temple and Jinli Ancient Street, which must be very interesting."

Li Xiao dragged his luggage and responded as he walked: "Let's go to the hotel to put our things away first, and then go to Jinli to feel the bustle of Chengdu."

After checking in at the hotel and taking a short rest, they could not wait to come to Jinli Ancient Street, where red lanterns were hung high on both sides, wooden buildings were antique, and the hawking of various traditional snacks could be heard one after another.

"This Jinli is really full of the flavor of life. It's like traveling back to an ancient market." Li Xiao said as he looked at the bustling crowd.

They walked into a snack bar, which was filled with various special snacks, such as Long Chao Shou, Zhong Dumplings, and Three Cannons.

"Let's try the Long Chao Shou first. Look at the thin dough, it must be delicious." Zhang Yue said, and picked up a bowl of Long Chao Shou and started eating.

Lin Fei was not to be outdone. He picked up a dumpling, dipped it in the red oil, and put it in his mouth: "Wow, the meat filling of this dumpling is very delicious, and it goes great with the spicy red oil!"

Li Xiao was attracted by the three cannons. He saw the chef skillfully throw the glutinous rice balls onto the chopping board, making three loud "bang bang bang" sounds like cannons, and then coated them with soybean powder and brown sugar syrup and handed them to him. "The name is very descriptive, and the taste is also great, soft, glutinous and sweet."

After tasting the snacks, they strolled along the ancient street and saw a small shop selling Sichuan opera masks.

"These masks are so exquisite, each one is lifelike." Zhang Yue picked up a mask and looked at it carefully.

Lin Fei said, "This is one of the traditional cultural representatives of Chengdu. It would be nice to buy a few and use them as decorations."

After coming out of Jinli, they went to Wuhou Temple, which was solemn and majestic, with towering ancient cypresses, and enshrined Zhuge Liang and other heroes of Shu Han.

"Zhuge Liang is truly the embodiment of wisdom. He devoted his life to the Shu Han and worked until his death. He is truly admirable." Li Xiao stood in front of Zhuge Liang's statue, feeling deeply moved.

Zhang Yue nodded in agreement: "Yes, every building and every stone tablet here carries a rich historical culture."

Lin Fei was very interested in the couplet in the temple and stopped to read it: "If you can conquer the heart, the rebellion will disappear. From ancient times, we know that soldiers are not for warmongering. If you don't judge the situation, both leniency and severity will be wrong. You need to think carefully when governing Shu in the future. This couplet is so profound."

After visiting the Wuhou Temple, it was getting dark, and they came to a hot pot restaurant that was quite famous in the local area. The restaurant was steaming hot, and the rich aroma of hot pot filled the air.

"This soup base looks very authentic, full of butter and chili peppers, it must be very spicy!" Zhang Yue said while looking at the hot pot.

They ordered a variety of dishes, such as tripe, duck intestines, yellow throat, fat beef, etc. The tripe became crispy and refreshing after being tossed in the boiling pot; the duck intestines curled up after being boiled, and were spicy and tasty.

"This Chengdu hotpot is really as good as its reputation. It's spicy and addictive, but you can't stop eating it." Lin Fei said while wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Li Xiao's face also turned red from the spiciness, but he kept putting food into his mouth: "This kind of spiciness is a unique enjoyment, and the taste is completely different from the chili peppers in other places."

The next day, they came to Kuanzhai Alley, which consists of Kuanxiang, Zhaixiang and Jingxiang, which are arranged in parallel. There are traditional western Sichuan residential buildings, as well as many fashionable bars, cafes and specialty shops.

"This Kuanzhai Alley is very distinctive, combining tradition and modernity, and has a unique flavor." Zhang Yue said as he walked in the alley.

They sat down in a teahouse, ordered a cup of covered tea, and watched a tea art performance. The tea artist skillfully demonstrated the skills of making tea, and handed cups of fragrant tea to them.

"On this leisurely afternoon, sitting in the teahouse, drinking tea and watching the tourists coming and going, I feel like time has slowed down." Li Xiao said comfortably.

After exiting Kuanzhai Alley, they went to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where trees and trees shaded the grounds, and cute giant pandas ate bamboo and played adorably.

"Wow, these giant pandas are so cute. Look at how lazy they are. I really want to take one home." Zhang Yue looked at the pandas with love in his eyes.