Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1636

After eating, they headed to Jinli Ancient Street. There were many shops on both sides of the street, and red lanterns were hung high. There were not only various special snacks, but also traditional handicrafts. Zhang Yue stopped in front of a sugar painting stall, watching the artist draw exquisite patterns with syrup, and exclaimed: "This sugar painting is so beautiful, I feel like I can't bear to eat it."

Li Xiao was selecting Shu embroidery products on the side: "This Shu embroidery has delicate needlework and exquisite patterns, and is of great artistic value."

Lin Fei was interested in the small Sichuan Opera face-changing masks, and put them on to tease Zhang Yue: "Look at me changing my face, isn't it amazing?"

As night fell, they came to Kuanzhai Alley. Kuanzhai Alley was very lively at night, with melodious music coming from the bars and street performers performing various shows. Zhang Yue took Li Xiao and Lin Fei into a teahouse, ordered a pot of covered bowl tea, and said, "It's really pleasant to drink tea, watch performances, and feel the slow life in this old teahouse in Chengdu."

They sat on bamboo chairs and watched the tea art performance and Sichuan opera face-changing on the stage. Li Xiao said to Zhang Yue: "Chengdu's tea culture and opera culture are very unique and can make people relax."

Lin Fei took a sip of tea and frowned: "This tea is a bit bitter, still not as good as Coke."

Zhang Yue rolled her eyes at him and said, "You only know how to drink Coke. You need to savor this tea slowly to appreciate its flavor."

The next day, they went to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. As soon as they entered the base, they saw those cute giant pandas. Some were leisurely eating bamboo, and some were sleeping soundly on the trees. Zhang Yue screamed like a child: "How cute! This giant panda is so adorable."

Li Xiao smiled and said: "This is Chengdu's national treasure, and the whole world loves it."

Lin Fei kept taking pictures: "I want to take pictures of these cute guys and use them as wallpapers when I get home."

They visited the panda delivery room and panda villa in the base and learned about the living habits and breeding conditions of giant pandas. Zhang Yue also bought a bunch of panda dolls and stationery at the panda souvenir shop: "I will definitely give these back to the children, they will be very happy."

As their trip in Chengdu was coming to an end, they were about to embark on a new journey. At the station, Zhang Yue said reluctantly: "Chengdu is such a great place, with lots of delicious food and a profound cultural heritage. I really want to stay here for a few more days."

Li Xiao said: "Every city has its own unique charm, and there are still many places we haven't visited yet."

Lin Fei said with great anticipation: "What will the next stop be like?" Continue to Chapter 4: Dali Trip

The train slowly pulled into Dali Station. As soon as Li Xiao, Zhang Yue and Lin Fei stepped out of the carriage, they were embraced by Dali's clear sky and bright sunshine.

"Wow, the sky in Dali is so blue. It feels so close to the clouds." Zhang Yue looked up, his eyes full of joy.

Lin Fei stretched out his arms and took a deep breath of fresh air: "This air is filled with the smell of freedom, I like it."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Then let's go to Erhai Lake first and feel the beauty of Dali."

They rented a car and drove along the shore of Erhai Lake. The water of Erhai Lake sparkled like countless tiny diamonds under the sunlight. Zhang Yue sat in the passenger seat and excitedly stuck his head out of the window: "This Erhai Lake is so beautiful, like a huge mirror."

Li Xiao drove the car attentively and responded: "Yes, the scenery around Erhai Lake is also very charming. It is a perfect match with Cangshan Mountain."

Lin Fei kept taking photos in the back row, muttering: "This scenery, any shot would be a masterpiece."

The car drove to a sea of ​​flowers, with colorful flowers blooming. Zhang Yue couldn't wait to jump out of the car, rushed into the sea of ​​flowers, and spun around: "Come on, this is like a fairy tale world."

Li Xiao and Lin Fei also got out of the car and walked into the sea of ​​flowers. Zhang Yue picked a small flower and gently pinned it in her hair. She smiled and asked Li Xiao, "Does it look good?"

Li Xiao looked at her with gentle eyes: "Beautiful, you are as beautiful as this sea of ​​flowers."

Lin Fei pretended to vomit and said, "Can you two stop being so cheesy? I'm getting goosebumps."

After leaving the sea of ​​flowers, they came to Xizhou Ancient Town. There are many ancient Bai buildings preserved in the ancient town, with blue tiles, white walls, and flying eaves and brackets. Zhang Yue curiously shuttled through the alleys, looking at the murals and exquisite wood carvings on the walls, and said to Li Xiao: "These buildings are very distinctive. The Bai people have strong artistic creativity."

Li Xiao nodded in agreement: "These buildings are not only beautiful, but also contain the culture and history of the Bai people."

Lin Fei was attracted by a small shop selling crispy baba. He bought a piece and took a bite. "Well, this baba is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It tastes good."

They walked into a Bai ethnic minority house and experienced the Bai ethnic minority's three-course tea. The first course of tea was "bitter tea". Zhang Yue took a sip and frowned: "Wow, it's so bitter."

Li Xiao smiled and explained: "This bitter tea means bitterness before sweetness, just like life."

After drinking the second cup of "sweet tea", Zhang Yue's expression relaxed: "This sweet tea is delicious, sweet but not greasy."

Finally, the third dish, "Aftertaste Tea", Lin Fei smacked his lips and said, "This tea has a light aftertaste, which makes people linger in the aftertaste."

After touring Xizhou Ancient Town, they arrived at Dali Ancient Town at night. The ancient town was brightly lit and bustling with people. The streets were lined with various specialty goods, including ethnic costumes, handicrafts, and special snacks. Zhang Yue stopped in front of a silver jewelry store and picked up a pair of exquisite silver earrings to try on: "These earrings are so beautiful, very ethnic."

Li Xiao was on the side helping her with advice: "It suits you very well. It makes you look elegant when you wear it."

Lin Fei became interested in the roasted breast fans and bought one and handed it to Zhang Yue: "Try this, it is said to be a specialty of Dali."

Zhang Yue took a bite and said, "Well, this milk fan has a strong milky aroma and a very special taste."

They found a folk music bar in the ancient city and sat down to listen to the singer playing and singing songs about Dali. Zhang Yue hummed along with a happy smile on her face: "On a night in Dali, listening to such songs, I feel so relaxed."

Li Xiao looked at her and swayed his body gently to the rhythm: "Yes, Dali has such magic that can make people forget their troubles."

Lin Fei took a sip of the beer in his hand: "This is life. It would be great if it could always be like this."

The next day, they decided to hike in Cangshan Mountain. As they walked along the mountain road, the scenery of Cangshan Mountain gradually appeared before their eyes. The mountain was covered with lush trees and shrouded in mist. Although Zhang Yue was a little out of breath, he was still in high spirits: "The scenery of Cangshan Mountain is really ever-changing, and there is a different view every step you take."

Li Xiao held her hand and encouraged her: "Come on, the scenery on the top of the mountain will definitely be more beautiful." Lin Fei shouted from the front: "Hurry up, the two of you, don't fall behind."

After some effort, they finally reached the top of the mountain. Standing on the top of the mountain and overlooking Dali, Erhai Lake was like a crescent moon embedded in the earth, and the ancient city of Dali and the surrounding villages were in full view. Zhang Yue excitedly shouted: "Dali, I love you!"

Li Xiao and Lin Fei were also infected by her emotions and shouted along with her. On the top of Cangshan Mountain, their voices echoed in the valley, as if they were telling Dali about their love and reluctance to leave.

As their journey in Dali came to an end, they had to pack their bags and head to the next unknown city. At the station, Zhang Yue's eyes were filled with melancholy: "Dali is like a beautiful dream, I really don't want to wake up."

Li Xiao comforted her: "Although the dream will end, the beautiful memories will remain in our hearts forever."

Lin Fei said with anticipation: "I wonder what kind of adventures will be waiting for us at the next stop?" Continue to Chapter 5: Exploring Xi'an

Leaving the romantic Dali, Li Xiao and his companions took a plane to the historic city of Xi'an.

As soon as we arrived in Xi'an, we were immediately struck by the ancient and heavy atmosphere. Zhang Yue said excitedly: "Xi'an is the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, so there must be traces of history everywhere."

Lin Fei couldn't hide his excitement: "Yes, I can't wait to see those famous historical sites."

Li Xiao smiled and responded: "Then let's go to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang first."

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When they arrived at the Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and looked at the huge terracotta army formation, they were all deeply shocked. Zhang Yue's eyes widened and he exclaimed: "This is simply magnificent! These terracotta warriors are lifelike, as if they have traveled through thousands of years and are still standing guard at their posts."

Li Xiao stared at the terracotta warriors and said, "Yes, they are a wonder of the world. Each of them contains extremely high artistic value and historical information, and bears witness to the glory and power of the Qin Dynasty."

Lin Fei curiously approached the glass display case and carefully observed the details of the Terracotta Warriors: "Look, the expressions and demeanor of these Terracotta Warriors are all different. The craftsmanship of the ancients is truly amazing."

After coming out of the Terracotta Warriors Museum, their stomachs started to growl. So they walked into a mutton soup bun restaurant. The store was filled with the rich aroma of mutton. Looking at the big bowl of steamed bun, Zhang Yue was a little overwhelmed: "How do I eat this?"

Li Xiao smiled and demonstrated: "First break the bun into pieces, then give it to the chef to cook."

While waiting for the steamed bun to be served, Lin Fei said: "Xi'an's food culture is as long-standing as its historical culture. I can imagine that people in ancient times also sat in a restaurant like this and enjoyed the food."

After the steamed bun was served, Zhang Yue took a bite and gave a thumbs up: "Wow, the mutton is tender and fresh, and the steamed bun is full of soup. The taste is rich and mellow, so delicious!"

After eating, they headed to the ancient city wall. The three rented bicycles and rode on the wall. Zhang Yue cheered as he rode: "It feels great to ride on the ancient city wall! You can overlook the entire city of Xi'an and feel its ancient and modern interweaving."

Li Xiao said nearby: "This ancient city wall is like a guardian of history, silently witnessing the changes of Xi'an."

Lin Fei sped up for a while and shouted, "Come and catch up with me!"

In the evening, they came to Muslim Street. Muslim Street was bustling with the aroma of various delicacies. Zhang Yue was like a greedy cat, shuttling between various snack stalls. "This sesame sauce cold noodles looks tempting, I want one!" "And this red willow barbecue must be delicious too!"

Li Xiao followed behind, smiling helplessly: "Eat slowly, don't overeat."

Lin Fei stopped at a stall selling persimmon cakes and bought a few to share with everyone: "This persimmon cake is soft, glutinous, sweet and has a unique flavor."

After walking around the Muslim Street, they watched a large-scale live historical dance drama, The Song of Everlasting Sorrow. On the stage, the actors performed the love story of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei with graceful dance moves and wonderful performances. Zhang Yue was fascinated by the performance, with tears in her eyes: "This dance drama is so beautiful, and their love story is so sad and beautiful."

Li Xiao was also deeply moved: "This is not just a dance drama, but also a vivid presentation of historical culture."

Lin Fei exclaimed: "Xi'an has a very profound cultural heritage. Any story can be interpreted so brilliantly."

The next day, they went to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Standing at the foot of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Zhang Yue looked up at the ancient pagoda and said, "This Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a landmark building in Xi'an. It has gone through wind and rain, but it still stands tall."

Li Xiao introduced: "It was built to preserve the Buddhist scriptures and statues that Master Xuanzang brought back to Chang'an from India via the Silk Road. It has extremely high religious and cultural significance."

Lin Fei walked around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and said, "The structure of this building is very ingenious. The wisdom of the ancients is admirable."

Near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, they also visited the Shaanxi History Museum. The museum has a rich variety of collections, ranging from stone tools from ancient times to bronze artifacts from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, from roof tiles from the Qin and Han dynasties to calligraphy and paintings from the Tang and Song dynasties. Zhang Yue was dazzled by the collection: "This is simply a treasure trove of history. Every cultural relic seems to be telling a story from the past."

Li Xiao looked at each cultural relic carefully and said, "These cultural relics are an important window for us to understand history. Through them, we can travel through time and space and feel the life and thoughts of the ancients."

Lin Fei kept taking photos: "There are so many treasures. I want to take pictures of them all and study them carefully when I get back."

As their trip to Xi'an was coming to an end, they were reluctant to leave this ancient city. At the station, Zhang Yue said softly: "Xi'an is like a thick history book. I have only read a few pages and I really don't want to leave."

Li Xiao comforted him: "We took away beautiful memories, and we can explore them in depth when we have the chance in the future."

Lin Fei said with anticipation: "What kind of surprises will the next city bring us?" Continue to Chapter 6: Xiamen Trip

After bidding farewell to the historical city of Xi'an, Li Xiao and the other two boarded a plane and headed for the coastal city of Xiamen.

The moment the plane landed and we stepped out of the airport, the warm sea breeze blew on our faces, bringing with it a faint smell of the sea and fresh water vapor. Zhang Yue opened his arms excitedly and cheered, "Wow, Xiamen, we're here! The air smells like the sea."

Lin Fei took a deep breath, his face full of satisfaction: "Finally we are at a place with sea. I want to go to the beach and have fun."

Li Xiao suggested with a smile: "Then let's go to Gulangyu Island first, which is a business card of Xiamen."