Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

As the plane slowly landed, the historic city of Xuzhou gradually came into view. Lu Yong and Hannah walked out of the airport hand in hand, their hearts full of curiosity and expectation about the unknown. For them, this trip was not only an exploration of food, but also a baptism of the soul and the sublimation of love.

"We're finally in Xuzhou!" Lu Yong looked at his watch excitedly, "It's only a little after four o'clock. How about we go to the hotel to put our luggage down first, and then go to the snack street for a walk?"

Hannah nodded, her eyes sparkling with anticipation: "Great! I've heard that Xuzhou's food is particularly famous, I must try it this time."

The two quickly checked in at the hotel, put their luggage in place, and then couldn't wait to set off on their journey to the snack street. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the street, giving the ancient city a golden coat. The snack street was bustling with people, the aroma was overflowing, and the temptation of various delicacies was dazzling.

"Wow, it's so lively here!" Hannah held Lu Yong's hand and excitedly moved among the crowd.

Lu Yong smiled and responded: "Yes, it seems that we have chosen the right place. Let's go and find a store to try the clay pot chicken."

The two came to a seemingly inconspicuous but popular small shop. Inside the shop, wooden tables and chairs revealed a strong rural atmosphere. They found a seat and sat down, ordering a clay pot chicken and a braised pork belly.

While waiting, Lu Yong and Hannah chatted. "What do you think of Xuzhou?" Lu Yong asked.

Hannah thought for a moment and replied, "It feels very historical, and there are so many snacks. It's really a food paradise."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, Xuzhou not only has a lot of delicious food, but also many places worth visiting. After we finish eating, I will take you for a walk."

As they were talking, the waiter brought the steaming hot clay pot chicken. Lu Yong and Hannah's eyes lit up, seeing the golden chicken in the pot, the rich and mellow soup, and the aroma.

"Wow, it looks so tempting!" Hannah couldn't help but pick up a piece of chicken and taste it. "Hmm, the chicken is so tender and the soup is so rich. It's delicious!"

Lu Yong also tasted it and praised it highly: "Indeed, this clay pot chicken tastes really good, the chicken is tender and juicy, and the soup is also very tasty."

The two ate and chatted, enjoying this rare delicious time. At this time, the waiter brought the braised pork. Lu Yong and Hannah looked at the fat but not greasy, attractive color of the braised pork on the plate and couldn't help swallowing their saliva.

"This pork belly looks very tempting!" Hannah picked up a piece of pork belly and took a bite. "Wow, the meat is so tender, fat but not greasy, and the sauce is so thick. It's so delicious!"

Lu Yong also tasted it and nodded in praise: "Indeed, this pork belly tastes great. It seems that Xuzhou's food is really well-deserved."

The two ate with gusto, exclaiming in admiration from time to time. At this time, they noticed that a group of people at the big table next to them were drinking bowls of steaming soup. Lu Yong and Hannah looked over curiously and saw that the soup was golden in color and fragrant, looking very tempting.

"What kind of soup is that? It looks delicious." Hannah asked.

Lu Yong shook his head: "I don't know either, let's go ask."

So, the two of them stood up and walked to the next table to ask a local who was drinking soup. "Excuse me, what is the name of this soup? It looks delicious." Lu Yong asked.

The locals answered enthusiastically: "This is Xuzhou spicy soup, which is our specialty. It is made with a broth made from pork bones, eels and hens, and then added with gluten, black pepper, ginger and other seasonings. It tastes fresh, spicy and mellow, and is especially delicious."

When Lu Yong and Hannah heard this, they immediately became interested.

"Can we try it?" Hannah asked.

The local smiled and nodded: "Of course, you can just go to the bar and order a bowl."

The two returned to their seats and quickly ordered a bowl of Xuzhou spicy soup. After a while, the waiter brought the steaming hot spicy soup and pan-fried dumplings. Lu Yong and Hannah couldn't wait to taste the spicy soup and were immediately impressed by the fresh, spicy and mellow taste.

"Wow, this spicy soup is so delicious!" Hannah couldn't help but praise, "It's just the right amount of spicy and fragrant, it's really delicious!"

Lu Yong also praised it highly: "Yes, the taste of this spicy soup is indeed unique. It is a perfect match when eaten with pan-fried pork!"

The two ate and talked, enjoying this rare feast of food. At this time, Hannah suddenly noticed a snack on the stall next to her.

"Look what that is? What an interesting name, it's called frog fish." She said, pointing at the snack on the stall.

Lu Yong took a look and was also curious: "Yes, the name is quite unique. Let's go and try it."

So the two of them got up and walked to the stall to ask the owner about the frog fish. The owner enthusiastically introduced: "This is our Xuzhou specialty frog fish. Although the word 'fish' is in the name, it is actually a delicious snack made from taro starch. Eaten with pickled mustard tuber and peanuts, it is sour, spicy, refreshing, and appetizing."

Lu Yong and Hannah were immediately attracted when they heard it. They ordered a frog fish to try. After a while, the boss brought a frog fish with good color, aroma and taste. The frog fish looked like a small fish, and its color was golden and attractive. It was eaten with pickled mustard and peanuts, and it tasted sour and spicy, very delicious.

"Wow, this frogfish is so delicious!" Hannah couldn't help but pick up a frogfish and took a bite. "It tastes sour and spicy, very appetizing. And the shape is so cute!"

Lu Yong also tasted it and nodded in praise: "Yes, the taste of this frog fish is indeed unique. It seems that Xuzhou's delicacies are endless!"

The two of them were eating with gusto and enjoying themselves. At this moment, Hannah suddenly noticed a kind of pasta on the stall next to her.

"Look what that is? It looks like a steamed bun." She said, pointing at the noodles on the stall.

Lu Yong took a look and was also curious: "It looks like baked buns. Let's go and try it."

So the two of them got up and walked to the stall to ask the boss about the Laomo. The boss enthusiastically introduced: "This is our Xuzhou specialty noodle Laomo. It is a fermented noodle, very simple to make but with a unique taste. The skin is golden and crispy, and the inside is soft and delicious. It can be eaten directly or with dishes."

Lu Yong and Hannah were immediately attracted by it. They ordered a steamed bun to try. Soon the boss brought a steaming bun. The crust of the bun was golden and crispy, exuding an attractive aroma; the inside was soft and delicious, with a very unique taste.

"Wow, this baked bun is so delicious!" Hannah couldn't help but pick up a piece of baked bun and took a bite. "The skin is crispy and the inside is soft. It is delicious when eaten with clay pot chicken and braised pork!"

Lu Yong also tasted the baked bun and nodded in praise: "This baked bun tastes really good. It seems that Xuzhou's delicacies are really unforgettable!"

The two ate with satisfaction and smiled at each other. This trip to Xuzhou not only allowed them to taste the local delicacies, but also allowed their love to quietly grow under the nourishment of the delicacies. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the streets, giving this ancient city a layer of golden romance. Lu Yong and Hannah walked hand in hand on the streets, enjoying this rare happy time.

"What do you think of Xuzhou?" Lu Yong asked again.

Hannah thought for a moment and replied, "It's great! There are lots of delicious food, beautiful scenery, and a lot of friendly people." Lu Yong smiled and said, "I like it here too. I feel especially happy when I taste the food and stroll along the streets with you."

Hannah smiled happily upon hearing this. She held Lu Yong's hand tightly as if she wanted to freeze this happiness forever in this moment.

"Where are we going next?" Hannah asked curiously.

Lu Yong thought for a moment and replied: "There are many places worth visiting in Xuzhou. For example, Yunlong Lake, Han Culture Scenic Area, Pengzu Garden, etc. We can go there tomorrow."

Hannah nodded with anticipation in her eyes: "Okay! I'm looking forward to exploring every corner of Xuzhou with you."

The two smiled at each other, their hearts full of expectations and longings for the future. They knew that this trip to Xuzhou was just a stop on their long journey, but for them it was an unforgettable memory and experience.

Because here they not only tasted delicious food but also gained each other's love and companionship.

As night fell and the lights came on, Lu Yong and Hannah returned to the hotel.

They lay on the bed, chatting and sharing each other's moods and feelings.

Hannah snuggled tightly in Lu Yong's arms, feeling his warmth and heartbeat. She knew that no matter what difficulties and challenges she would encounter in the future, as long as Lu Yong was by her side, she would have enough courage and strength to face everything.

Lu Yong also hugged Hannah tightly, knowing that this love was hard-won and precious. He was willing to spend his whole life to protect and cherish this love, so that it would always exude an alluring aroma and light like the delicacies of Xuzhou.

On this quiet night, Lu Yong and Hannah's love quietly blossomed in the night sky of Xuzhou, becoming the most beautiful scenery in this city.

The early morning sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains, quietly waking up the sleeping Lu Yong and Hannah.

The two opened their hazy eyes and smiled at each other, as if the whole world became gentle because of this smile.

They quickly washed up and came to the hotel restaurant. The simple but nutritious breakfast injected full energy into their new day.

"How about we go to Yunlong Lake today?" Lu Yong suggested while chewing the bread in his mouth.

Hannah's eyes flashed with anticipation: "Great! I've heard that Yunlong Lake is a treasure of Xuzhou. Today I finally have the opportunity to see it with my own eyes."

The two drove to Yunlong Lake Scenic Area. As the car got closer, the scenery outside the window became more and more charming. The mountains in the distance were stacked up one after another, as if they were a painting carefully arranged by nature, and Yunlong Lake was like a shining pearl inlaid in it.

After arriving at their destination, Lu Yong and Hannah couldn't wait to embark on a journey of exploration. They strolled along the road in the middle of the lake, and the scenery on both sides slowly unfolded like a scroll. The lake water was clear and sparkling, and occasionally a few water birds flew over the water, leaving a series of cheerful ripples.

"It's so beautiful here!" Hannah couldn't help but sigh. She held Lu Yong's hand tightly, as if she was afraid that this beauty would suddenly disappear.

Lu Yong smiled and pointed to the mountains in the distance and said, "Yes, look at those mountains and water. They are just like an ink painting. We have come to the right place."

The two continued walking forward. The green trees along the road around the lake shielded them from the summer heat. The breeze blew on their faces, bringing the coolness of the lake water and the fragrance of the mountains, making them feel relaxed and happy.

"Why don't we go cycling?" Lu Yong suggested, "This way we can exercise and feel the beauty of this place more deeply."

Hannah readily agreed, and the two rented a tandem bicycle and rode along the road around the lake. The wheels rolled happily on the road, and the scenery of the lake and mountains kept changing before their eyes, as if there were new surprises waiting for them every moment.

"Wow, look at that island over there!" Hannah suddenly pointed to a small island not far away and shouted, "Let's go over there and take a look!"

Lu Yong nodded, adjusted the direction, and headed towards the island. When they approached the island, they found that it was a hidden little world. The island was lush with green trees, fragrant flowers, and an antique pavilion stood by the lake.

The two parked their bicycles next to the pavilion and sat on a bench to rest. Hannah snuggled in Lu Yong's arms, enjoying the tranquility and beauty.

"Did you know?" Lu Yong said softly, "Yunlong Lake is not only picturesque, but also carries a rich history and culture. The surrounding mountains such as Yunlong Mountain and Zhushan Mountain all have a long history and legends."

Hannah raised her head and looked at Lu Yong curiously: "Really? Then tell me about it."

Lu Yong smiled and began to talk about the history and culture of Yunlong Lake. His words seemed to have magic power, bringing Hannah into a world full of mystery and legends. She listened with great interest and exclaimed from time to time.

After a short rest, the two decided to take a boat tour of Yunlong Lake. They boarded a small boat and slowly sailed on the calm lake. The breeze blew on their faces, bringing the coolness of the lake water and the fragrance of the mountains, making people intoxicated.

"The scenery looks really different from here!" Hannah said excitedly, pointing at the surrounding scenery.

Lu Yong nodded: "Yes, the view from the water is indeed unique. Look at the mountains over there, one after another, like a beautiful painting."

The two of them enjoyed the beautiful scenery while chatting. The boat swayed gently on the lake, as if accompanying their love.

Hannah suddenly said, "I think this place is so romantic! It's like a world just for the two of us."

Lu Yong smiled and held Hannah's hand tightly: "Yes, I think it's romantic too. I hope our love can be like this Yunlong Lake, forever beautiful and peaceful."

The boat continued to move forward, and the two were immersed in this romance and beauty. Before they knew it, the boat had docked. Lu Yong and Hannah reluctantly left the boat and embarked on a new journey of exploration.

They came to Yunlong Mountain and climbed up along the mountain road. On both sides of the mountain road were dense forests and ancient temples. Every stone slab recorded the vicissitudes and changes of history. The two chatted while walking, feeling the weight of history and the charm of culture.

"Look at this temple!" Hannah pointed to an ancient temple in front of her and said, "It looks so old! Let's go in and take a look."

Lu Yong nodded, and the two walked into the temple. The temple was filled with incense and the Buddha statues were solemn. They knelt devoutly in front of the Buddha statues, praying for happiness and peace.

After leaving the temple, the two continued to climb. When they reached the top of the mountain, the scene before them shocked them. The entire Yunlong Lake was in full view, and the lake and the mountains complemented each other, which was beautiful. (End of this chapter)